Barry Kenyon
Bungee near-disaster not in Pattaya itself
Global media was agog after a Hong Kong tourist suffered a broken cord at a high-altitude bungee jump in Thailand and plunged into the...
British expats face delays in obtaining replacement passports
Imminent strike action by passport staff in UK could affect the waiting time for new passports in Thailand or elsewhere. The current process here...
Thai general election not a simple left-right divide
Now that a royal proclamation has now formally dissolved Thailand’s parliament, the stage is set for a May general election. The Pheu Thai party,...
Legalization of prostitution a mixed blessing say Pattaya sex workers
The latest parliamentary bill to legalize some sex work won’t be passed any time soon. A general election is scheduled in May and no...
Pattaya Brits in trouble echoed in new TV series about Barcelona
Over the years there have been many TV documentaries about Pattaya Brits in the you-know what. The cases cover lost or stolen passports, mysterious...
Crowdfunding raises hopes for British tourist on life support in Thailand
Donations to GoFundMe have now raised 21,000 pounds (865,000 baht) in an attempt to rush a badly-injured Brit back to the UK. Jay Bridgehouse,...
Rayong to Bangkok bullet train project still on hold
In spite of many predictions and promises, there is still no final Cabinet approval for the long-anticipated high-speed train network linking the two Bangkok...
Pattaya bar klaxons banned for several reasons, not just noise
The last day for air horn blowing in Pattaya bars is Wednesday March 15. City Hall has issued instructions, backed by police, to end...
Thai general election scenario stirs coup rumours
The possibility of yet another military putsch in Bangkok is currently being discounted as the political situation is still “normal”. Provided the next general...
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Structural collapse as the influx of underpriced Chinese goods destroys Thailand’s price architecture
PATTAYA, Thailand - From the perspective of a Law and tax expert, and as a Thai citizen closely monitoring corporate landscape shifts, another severe...
BCCT International Business Awards (TIBA) 2026 – Call For Nominations
Nominations Open Now - Friday, 17th July 2026
The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) is delighted to announce the BCCT Thailand International Business Awards (TIBA)...
Game On! Join the 1st Fitz Club Pickleball Tournament this June
PATTAYA, Thailand – Fitz Club – Racquets, Health and Fitness is delighted to announce the 1st Fitz Club Pickleball Tournament, taking place on 27...
Turn tourist attention into real customers with a Pattaya Mail feature article
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thousands of tourists are already pouring into Pattaya, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and other key destinations as Thailand moves into one...
Warng Warng Taiwanese Shabu: just 30 minutes drive from Pattaya
BANCHANG, Thailand - Warng Warng Original Taiwanese Shabu is a family-owned restaurant near Phala Beach, Ban Chang, a refreshing alternative to the familiar Pattaya...