Tag: Pat Koester
Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery
Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery. This is how Margaret (Margie) Grainger, of the Hand To Hand Foundation, began her talk to...
Take them out; not take them on
You might think that you need to have a high degree of athleticism to defend yourself against an attacker, you don’t. Also, when you...
Building a Family Tree
Did you know that Charlie Chaplin had briefly stayed in a workhouse in England in 1896 at the age of seven? This was one...
Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death, even in...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death globally including Thailand. Given the diet that most Thais follow, you might think...
NMV turns 44
Being 44 years old may seem young to many of us, but it is a ripe old age for a group of expats...
PCEC is more than just its regular Sunday meetings
The Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) is much more than just its regular Sunday meetings. The PCEC was started in March 2001 when...
Bali Hai may call you
Remember the song, “Bali Hai may call you, any night, any day … In your heart you’ll hear it call you, come away,...
How to get a long stay extension from Thai Immigration
How do I get a long stay extension from Thai Immigration? The answer to this and other questions was provided at the Sunday,...
Gem fraud and how to recognize it
Gem fraud and how to recognize it was the topic at the March 11 Sunday meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club. Peter...
Children’s Choir voices tug on PCEC hearts
It was a joyous Christmas celebration at the Pattaya City Expats Club meeting on December 18. During the past three years, it has...
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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...
Post-Songkran car care services thrive amidst cleanup demand
PATTAYA, Thailand - Following the Songkran Festival celebrations, car care services offering washing, compression, and spraying have emerged as lucrative ventures in various regions,...