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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90s Rock, Halloween Shock at Dicey Reilly’s Pattaya 31 October
Halloween is getting a ’90s rock makeover at Dicey Reilly’s, Avani Pattaya Resort, as the popular venue turns up the volume for a night...
Wonder People Festival returns to Pattaya for fifth anniversary celebration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Young performers, musicians, dancers and emerging artists from around the world will come together in Pattaya this November as the Wonder...
Discover Taiwanese Shabu at Warng Warng in Ban Chang
BANCHANG, Thailand – Looking for something different from the familiar dining scene of Pattaya and Jomtien? Just a short drive away, Warng Warng Original...
Outsourcing blamed for Suvarnabhumi baggage and cargo crisis
BANGKOK, Thailand – Questions are being raised over the outsourcing structure used for ground-handling services at Suvarnabhumi Airport following a major disruption that left...
Thailand’s changing elevations explain why high ground can still flood
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is not a flat country, and differences in elevation can provide useful clues about how water moves across different areas,...