Barry Kenyon
No sign yet of secret Chinese police stations in Thailand
The avalanche of international news stories about 100 covert police stations being opened by China in 50 countries has now spiked concerns about Thailand....
Thailand’s battered tax on foreign tourists delayed once again
The 300 baht (US$9) levy on foreigners entering the kingdom by air, land or sea has again been put back from June this year...
Pattaya’s oldest nightclub closes of its own accord
Marine Disco, which has graced Pattaya’s Walking Street for over 30 years, has finally bitten the dust according to reports by reliable gogo gurus...
Retiring British honorary Pattaya consul a consummate diplomat
Bert Elson, who is diplomatically retiring after a 10-year stint in the part-time hotspot, handled a very difficult job with real flair and spectacular...
Unexpected slow start to water pandemonium in Pattaya
After three years of Songkran lockdown, thanks to coronavirus, the first day of the water-chucking festival had few takers. Water pistol and raincoat street...
Smog issues in Pattaya won’t be affected by Songkran
Naive hopes that smog issues in Thailand will be temporarily alleviated by the Songkran water fest have been dashed by comedians and experts alike....
Cambodian tourism to downplay Angkor Wat site
The Cambodian government is determined to put a new focus on international tourism, stressing that visitors should be dispersed throughout the country. The move...
Small print dooms Brits’ travel insurance in Thailand
This year looks like becoming a record-breaker for badly injured Brits who are stranded in Thailand and unable to pay their medical bills. Whilst...
The future of cannabis in Pattaya a crucial issue in the...
The opposition Pheu Thai party is the leading contender both in Chonburi province and nationally to head the next government after the May 14...
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Oasis Beats Pool Party at Avani Pattaya Resort 27 December
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THB 550++
• no sunbed
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Pattaya International Jazz Festival 2025 closes on a high note as All-4-One delivers a...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Pattaya International Jazz Festival 2025 concluded with a warm and emotional finale, drawing large crowds of Thai and international visitors...
When grey money turns white: Thailand’s banking crackdown hits expats and locals alike
PATTAYA, Thailand - By any reasonable measure, Thailand’s war on scam networks and grey money is overdue. Criminal syndicates, mule accounts, call center gangs,...
Motorcycle overtaking crash kills air-conditioning technician near Pattaya 7-Eleven, passenger critically injured
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night traffic accident claimed one life and left another man critically injured after a motorcycle collided with a van turning...
Van crash turns violent in Bang Saray police rush to restrain agitated driver
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night traffic incident caused panic among residents after a speeding van slammed into a streetlight at the Bang Saray traffic...