Pattaya fetes Chinese New Year with lions, fireworks & prayer

Pattaya denizens welcomed in the Year of the Rabbit last weekend with parades, lion and dragon dances, prayers, fireworks and a grand party. The eclectic mix of the city and surrounding environs showed in the many different ways Chinese New Year was celebrated this year, including this dragon guarding the entrance to the Sawang Boriboon Foundation in Naklua. Continued

Pattaya officials joined Cambodian government workers and staffers from various United Nations-affiliated organizations in a brainstorming session aimed at eradicating and preventing human trafficking here.

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Pattaya officials and community leaders brainstormed ideas to curtail illegal drug use and welcomed new members into a “Strong Community” anti-drug program. Continued

Clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed Preah Vihear temple have affected trade and tourism businesses in the area. Continued

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The music of Elvis, the Beatles and Broadway came to life for a night in Jomtien Beach as hundreds turned out to help raise money for charity with a “Thank You for the Music” tribute concert.  Continued

Dek Dee is an early childhood learning centre located in Ban Chang. This non profit organization provides early childhood schooling for 50 children aged 2 1/2 - 4 years old.Continued

This year’s PTT Pattaya Open officially began following a press conference held last Sunday, 6 February 2011 at the Napalai Convention Hall of Dusit Thani Pattaya.  Continued

Hubert Viriot (3rd right), Raimon Land chief executive officer welcomes top officials from the Treasury Department, headed by Director General Vinai Vittavasgarnvej (3rd left) to Northpoint, the recently-completed residential development along prestigious Wongamat Beach.   Continued

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