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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When Thai tax worries follow you to breakfast
PATTAYA, Thailand - For many expatriates in Pattaya, mornings follow a familiar pattern. Coffee, the news, perhaps a glance at the bank app, and...
Jomtien Beach Road reopens to two-way traffic after drainage works
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has announced that Jomtien Beach Road will return to two-way traffic starting December 22, following the completion of drainage...
Pattaya promises better roads, residents demand answers as complaints flood in
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has issued an update on December 16 regarding ongoing and planned road improvement projects across key routes in the...
Pattaya Police step up security and tourist assistance amid Thai–Cambodian border tensions
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya police have deployed additional officers to provide assistance and strengthen security for tourists following ongoing unrest along the Thai–Cambodian border,...