Hundreds of angry vendors storm city hall

Rip city hall’s front gate off the hinges

Following last Friday’s protest by Pattaya and Jomtien street vendors, over 500 angry vendors stormed city hall on Monday morning. The impatient and upset mob of vendors blocked the entrance to city hall with their 3-wheelers and carts, in protest over fines and rough treatment by municipal officers.

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Chonburi Province to review zoning restrictions after months of delay

New entertainment venues must be 100 to 200 meters away from schools and temples

Chonburi Province was listed as one of the 8 provinces to receive strict zoning arrangements since the end of last year, but signs of serious action are yet to be seen. Recently Chonburi Deputy Governor Phisit Boonchuang ordered his men to work on the matter once again after it was abandoned for some months.

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NEWS

Pattaya City gives out ‘clean environment’ awards to schools, communities and hotels

OUR COMMUNITY

City officials and department heads meet with local press for friendship party at Grand Sole Hotel

Mayor Pairat Suthithamrongsawat, city officials, and local media attended a friendly party held at the Grand Sole Hotel, Pattaya 2nd Road last week. The city organized the party to enhance the relationship between city officials and the local media. Representatives of different groups of the Pattaya media, cable TV, newspaper, and radio were given a chance to meet the city’s bureaucrats and exchange views on current events in Pattaya City.

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FEATURES

First Eastern Region Hair Festival declared a huge success

Over 200 hairstylists and beauticians turned up at the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel on Wednesday morning to compete in the Hair Festival 2003, each vying for a chance at winning the coveted trophy in their class and 20,000 baht to further their studies in their chosen profession.

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SOCIAL SCENE

HRH Princess Somsawali presents a plaque of appreciation to Sutham Phanthusak, managing director of the Tiffany Pattaya Cabaret Show, to credit his prompt commitment in providing the Tiffany Theatre for the celebration and commemoration of HM the Queen Sirikit’s Birthday. Y.W.C.A. Bangkok-Pattaya organized the Mother’s day activities on August 7 which included the best caring mothers awards and the kind-hearted donors pin presentation.

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SPORTS

BJ Smith wins low scoring Canadian Jackalope Open 2003

Nineteen seemed to be the lucky number for BJ Smith this year, as he scored a steady 19 points on the front nine and 19 more on the back nine for 38 Stableford points off his 19 handicap to earn him the title of Canadian Jackalope Open 2003 Champion.

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