Tag: Richard Smith
Crowley introduces his latest book to PCEC
Tom Crowley did not really want to write his latest book, “Shrapnel Wounds.” After all, the book is a combat memoir and Tom is...
Amari’s monthly ‘Wine Experience’ features classic wines from Wolfblass
Friday, Feb. 27 was the date for the monthly Wine Experience at the Amari and on this occasion, the guest wine was the Yellow...
We live in an ageing society
We live in an ageing society. Independent living, assisted living, after-hospital care, long-term care - these are all terms that describe the different needs...
People either love or hate Songkran
There are two kinds of people in Pattaya: those who love Songkran and those who hate it. Well, that’s not exactly true. During a...
Diana Group, HHN, PCEC organize 18th English course
The Diana Group, Human Help Network Thailand and Pattaya City Expats Club are helping Thais learn a second language by organizing the 18th English...
More than 800 children have passed through Pattaya Orphanage doors
Since the Pattaya Orphanage opened in 1974, more than 800 children have passed through its doors. Radchada (Toy) Chomjinda spoke to the Pattaya City...
Can you reverse the aging process?
Tired of waiting for a magic potion that will make you look and feel 20 years younger? Hang on. Scientists have discovered what causes...
Mantra goes Mentelle (and others)!
The Mantra Restaurant and Bar is probably one of the most romantic venues in Pattaya. With the cocktail lounge and the almost Bedouin setting,...
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...
Sunburns more likely to cause skin cancer
Sunburns are more likely to cause skin cancer than accumulated exposure to the sun. This was one of the messages delivered by Dr....
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Pattaya Beach Road closed today for Songkran Water Festival
Pattaya, Thailand - Today, The Great Wan Lai Pattaya Maha Songkran Festivities will be held throughout Pattaya and the neighbouring communities.
Authorities have taken extra...
Songkran tourism on Jomtien beach quieter than expected
PATTAYA, Thailand - As the official Songkran festival holidays drew to a close on April 16, expectations of bustling tourism activity at Jomtien Beach...
Pattaya police gift safety helmets instead of tickets during Songkran
PATTAYA, Thailand - To enhance road safety during the Songkran festivities, the Pattaya City Police Commission opted for a novel approach: gifting safety helmets...
Nongprue mayor urges responsible behaviour during Songkran festivities
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Mayor of Nongprue Municipality, Winai Inpitak, voiced concerns regarding the participation of young people, particularly young women, in water splashing...
Sand pagoda competition celebrates Thai cultural heritage in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - In a celebration of Thai cultural heritage, the activity field of Wat Prachum Kongkha Temple in Banglamung District was abuzz with...