Tag: Jomtien Boathouse
Jomtien Boathouse
Eleven years ago I spoke with the owner of the Jomtien Boathouse, Kannikar Ottesen. It was the Wednesday prior to the grand opening on...
Pattaya Mail PC Classic – a sailing tradition reborn
Inaugurated in 1995 to celebrate the sixtieth birthday of Peter Cummins, the renowned Pattaya Mail scribe and 10th commodore of the Royal Varuna Yacht...
Jomtien Boathouse – for an entertaining evening
The Jomtien Boathouse stands as a monument to hard work and an unshakeable belief in one’s self. I remember it being built, with...
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Pattaya Retirees: Lucas Vanlaar
“Between a rock and a hard place”
PATTAYA, Thailand - At 76, Australian retiree Luke Vanlaar (born in Holland) has been settled in Jomtien just...
Stranded dolphin prompts urgent rescue efforts off Sattahip coast
SATTAHIP, Thailand - A sea rescue team mobilized to investigate the waters near Koh Phra Island, adjacent to the pier of the Sattahip Naval...
Mystical Naga tree bestows fortune on east Pattaya devotees
PATTAYA, Thailand - In a quiet corner of Soi Khao Talo, Tum Yum Work Shop Restaurant has become an unexpected attraction after the discovery...
Durian prices surge amidst high demand from Chinese market
PATTAYA, Thailand - Durian lovers in Thailand face disappointment as the price of the “king of fruits” skyrockets this year, driven by fierce competition...
International students lauded at ASEAN Education Center graduation ceremony in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - The HHN Learning Center, in collaboration with the ASEAN Education Center, held its annual graduation ceremony for the academic year 2023...