Barry Kenyon
Russian tourist numbers plummet in Pattaya
After an earlier stampede into Pattaya by Russian tourists and longstayers, the volume of Russian arrivals in the resort city has slumped dramatically. During...
Gay marriage in Thailand more complicated than it sounds
To judge from the optimistic comments of prospective prime minister Pita Limjaroenrat of the Move Forward party, securing gay marriage in Thailand should be...
Pattaya Survivors: Hand to Hand with Margie Grainger
A common opinion about Pattaya is that the city is reviving, businesses are reopening and the cash tills are ringing merrily once again. The...
Pattaya immigration’s customer improvements go ahead
The building of an enclosed and air conditioned area for waiting customers at Chonburi immigration headquarters is almost complete. The registration desk for 90...
Expanded homestay seen as a booster for Thai tourist numbers
Projected prime minister, Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat, has stressed that Thailand needs to diversify the international tourist market by a Homestay Act. The...
Sharples’ Pattaya fish and chips plans giant expansion
Shaun Sharples, the Bolton-born Brit who has already made his mark in the highly-competitive Pattaya fish and chips world, has now teamed up with...
British embassy withdraws passport transfer letter
With effect from June 1, the British embassy in Bangkok will no longer provide a confirmation letter to nationals who have obtained a new British...
Pattaya MP will campaign for a 24 hours party city
The idea of Pattaya becoming a special zone with booze available 24/7, except for public holidays, has been invigorated by Move Forward MP Jaras...
New tourist tax on hold for umpteenth time
Thailand’s much-anticipated 300 baht levy on tourist arrivals by air (150 baht by land or sea) won’t be starting in September after all. Yuthasak...
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Pattaya’s high season isn’t what it used to be and that might not be...
PATTAYA, Thailand - Anyone who has lived in Pattaya long enough knows that the term “high season” used to be unambiguous. It meant full...
Oasis Beats Pool Party at Avani Pattaya Resort is Back!
Dive into Pattaya’s hottest poolside party surrounded by tropical vibes, sunshine, cool cocktails and nonstop DJ energy.
📅 Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025
🕒 Time: From...
Terry Bubidge recounts First Mount Everest Marathon at Pattaya City Expats Club
PATTAYA, Thailand - In November 1987, a group of intrepid runners, including Terry Burbidge, embarked on a journey that would push the boundaries of...
Wütender Polizeibeamter auf Koh Larn zerstört lautstarkes Motorrad eines Teenagers
PATTAYA, Thailand – Ein auf der Insel Koh Larn stationierter Pattaya-Polizist steht massiv in der Kritik, nachdem er Berichten zufolge einen Jugendlichen mit einem...
Mitternachtsalarm am Pattaya Beach nach Rettung hilfloser Frau
PATTAYA, Thailand – Kurz nach Mitternacht am 9. Dezember kam es am Pattaya Beach zu einem dramatischen Zwischenfall, als städtische Einsatzkräfte einer offenbar alkoholisierten...