Barry Kenyon
Pattaya Retirees: Lucas Vanlaar
“Between a rock and a hard place”
PATTAYA, Thailand - At 76, Australian retiree Luke Vanlaar (born in Holland) has been settled in Jomtien just...
British ambassador hosts social gathering in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - Mark Gooding, British ambassador to Thailand since 2021, hosted a community evening at Courtyard by Marriott (North Pattaya) on April 23....
Officials fear Pattaya and Phuket are overcrowded hotspots
The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations has formally warned the Thai government that overtourism is now at crisis point. With projections that the calendar...
Fewer British tourists and expats are coming to Thailand
The highpoint of the British addiction to Thailand was the year 2011 when there were almost 900,000 entries by British passport holders. The information...
Pattaya maybe will see the replica Titanic in three years’ time
PATTAYA, Thailand - One of Australia’s richest guys, 69-year old Clive Palmer, has again resuscitated his ambition to rebuild the Titanic as a mammoth...
Updates on Thai immigration’s TM30 address notification form
Following many requests to Pattaya Mail, we provide below a question and answer session based on our recent checks with the authorities. You should...
Common visa policy for Thailand and her neighbors a distant dream
The Thai premier has won international praise for his marketing push to introduce a Schengen-type tourist visa arrangement for Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos...
Philippines urged to follow Thailand to grab more Chinese tourists
The Philippines is in danger of being left behind in the rush to attract the world’s biggest potential tourist market, namely China. Rene Reyes,...
Cambodia and Thailand offer very different marketing strategies
Whilst the Thai premier Srettha Thavisin is pushing for international tourist growth by traditional means, Cambodian authorities are adopting a “dark” visitor scenario which...
Foreigners and their overseas income: what next?
More than three months after “assessable” foreign income became taxable, many of Thailand’s expats are still swimming in a sea of uncertainty. Lots of...
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Pattaya residents suggest installing more ‘No Parking’ signs along busy roads, fine foreign workers...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Pattaya municipal authorities are continuing their efforts to improve road safety and cleanliness in the city. Following directives from Pattaya’s...
Pattaya City inspects and assists homeless individuals on beaches
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials conducted a comprehensive inspection and assistance initiative for homeless individuals in key areas of Pattaya. The mission aimed...
Three foreign women arrested for operating beauty salon illegally in Pattaya market
PATTAYA, Thailand – Officials conducted a raid in Pattaya's popular market area after receiving complaints about foreign nationals secretly operating beauty services. The operation...
Pattaya Mayor assures safety and cleanliness after Indian tourists sleeping on beach viral video
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is facing a wave of online criticism after a viral video surfaced showing a large group of Indian tourists...
Pattaya community requests action for cleaner and safer Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Pattaya City community gathered for a public consultation to address key issues in the Walking Street area. This meeting, part...