Barry Kenyon
Pattaya Survivors: The knowledgeable Cambodian in the Thai visa office
Setha Sess (Den), was born in Cambodia’s Kho Kong province 32 years ago, and moved to Thailand in 2016 to enhance his skills as...
Fewer Chinese expected in Thailand this year
Hopes that Thailand might reach its goal of 30 million foreigners by the end of 2023 have been dashed by fewer-than-expected Chinese arrivals. Inbound...
Thailand Elite cancels visa change at the last minute
On the very last enrolment day, August 15, that holders of the five year Elite ‘easy access’ five year visas had been instructed to...
Pattaya to spend budget cash on wholesome activities
City Hall has announced its budget plans to spend 1.9 billion baht in the financial year October 1 2023 to the following September. Mayor...
Pattaya Survivors: A Church which loans health care equipment
Pattaya, Thailand - St George’s Pattaya has a track record of responding ingeniously to the social needs of Pattaya’s residents, especially where poverty and...
Thailand pushes for expansion of gay tourism
As Thailand struggles post-covid to recover its huge international tourist profile, a renewed effort is underway to attract much more of the US$200 billion...
Thailand’s Elite visa seeks to redefine a wealthy tourist
Big changes lie ahead for the Thai Elite visa. Following “careful consideration with stakeholders”, all programs will be discontinued to be replaced by totally...
Huge queues at Jomtien-Pattaya immigration office
The six days of holiday resulted in a big backlog of Jomtien immigration customers at the reopening on Thursday August 3. The neighbouring photocopying...
Top Thai cop urges retirement visa rules to be tightened
Thailand’s best known crime cracker, police general Surachate Hakparn, has openly stated that one year retirement visas and extensions of stay are plagued by...
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Dr. Darin Phanthusak leads Tiffany’s legacy into a new era with grace and vision
PATTAYA, Thailand - In a time when Thailand’s entertainment and tourism landscape is rapidly evolving, Dr. Darin “Darling” Phanthusak has emerged as one of...
Pattaya heats up as the 2025 Bikini Beach Race returns this December 20
PATTAYA, Thailand – The countdown has begun for one of Thailand’s most vibrant and eye-catching beach events of the year. The Pattaya International Bikini...
Royal tribute on rails as SRT’s annual steam locomotive journey departs Bangkok for Chachoengsao
PATTAYA, Thailand – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) held its annual steam locomotive excursion from Bangkok to Chachoengsao to mark the birthday anniversary...
Pattaya acts after complaints as beggars and child solicitation resurface
PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Damrongkiat Pinijkarn led a large multi-agency task force to crack down on begging and child solicitation in high-risk areas...
Disabled lottery vendor tries to save drowning man but finds victim already dead on...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disabled lottery vendor attempted a courageous rescue on Wednesday evening after spotting what appeared to be a drowning man off...