Barry Kenyon
Thailand’s radical pick for prime minister fails at the first hurdle
Leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, says he will try to find more voting supporters after a joint meeting of newly-elected...
Pattaya has recovered only 50 percent say travel gurus
In spite of Pattaya city appearing to be back to normal, the foreign tourist numbers suggest the cash tills are not ringing as merrily...
The mixed legacy of General Prayut’s nine years in power
The May 22, 2014 military coup in Thailand was hardly unexpected. Street demonstrations and associated fire bombings in Bangkok for and against against the...
Insurers fail to pay out to Thai condominium fall victim
As 21 year old Brit Jack Heathcock lies unconscious in his Chiang Mai hospital bed, his travel insurance is apparently resisting all compensation claims....
Adult-themed Pattaya hotel scheduled to reopen
The Penthouse, a Pattaya three-four star institution for decades, is undergoing a complete revamp with a view to opening in style for the high...
Migrant workers with or without documentation granted temporary amnesty
At least 500,00 economic migrants now in Thailand have not yet extended their permission to stay. An original deadline of the end of May...
Don’t be too hard on General Prawit napping in Parliament
The news that caretaker deputy prime minister Uncle Pom, or General Prawit Songsuwan, has nodded off during House business should not stain Thai politics...
Myanmar foreign tourist numbers picking up again
After the tourist slump created by the coronavirus pandemic and the February 2021 military coup, international arrivals in Myanmar are showing big increases. In...
South Korea aims to curtail Thai “little ghosts” seeking work
Thailand and South Korea have followed the international trend in agreeing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to limit the “little ghosts” or illegal immigrants...
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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...