Barry Kenyon
Customers at Jomtien Immigration welcome extra help
Visitors to the headquarters of Chonburi Immigration say immigration officers now assisting the queuing public in the carpark is a welcome development. “Before, there...
Pattaya’s Canterbury Tales clocks up 20 years
The city’s unique book exchange with soft-drinks cafeteria is more popular than ever after being advised it would likely face closure. Canterbury-born Dave Collier,...
Crowdfunding your medical bills seldom works in Thailand
The current case of 23-year old British tourist Kieran Martin, badly injured and totally immobile in Thailand after a fall from his hotel balcony...
Visa extensions for sick foreigners are now tougher to obtain
There are numerous reports, from Pattaya and Phuket in particular, of foreigners being refused a visa extension on medical grounds unless they have copious...
Thailand’s 10-year visa needs a bail out
Less than 3,000 expats have shown any interest in Thailand’s golden visa and there are no figures on how many of those have dropped...
Path unfolds for General Prayut to return as prime minister
Barring a political “accident”, Thais are set to go to the national polls on May 7. The conventional wisdom is that the Shinawatra-backed Pheu...
Pattaya finds itself the center of political attention
For half a century, Pattaya has found itself starring in the international media for its alleged sins of the flesh. Now, in a surprising...
Quiet before the storm in Siem Reap
Cambodia’s favorite province, boasting the Angkor archaeological complex, is still surprisingly quiet in the immediate post-covid era. The airport is a largely empty space...
Thai baht congratulated on its resilience and prospects
According to the UK-based Financial Times, the Thai currency has the best regional record since the Asian financial crash of 1998. The influential daily...
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Pattaya Mayor fires back at corruption claims, defends city’s transformation
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has issued a lengthy public response defending the city administration after criticism from Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, who described...
2,500 eyes on Pattaya as city expands CCTV network to watch over crowds, traffic...
PATTAYA, Thailand – As one of Thailand’s busiest tourism cities, Pattaya faces constant pressure from heavy traffic, large crowds, festivals, nightlife activity, and emergencies...
Before Pattaya wakes, boat crews battle the sea to keep tourism alive
PATTAYA, Thailand – For many visitors, the sea is a place to relax. But for Pattaya’s boat operators, the sea is work, responsibility, and...
Thai Legal Department clarifies home seizure case after bank moves against debt-free owner
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Legal Execution Department has clarified a controversial case in which a homeowner faced legal action and possible property seizure despite...
Taxi ride erupts into violent fight at Bangkok gas station after expressway dispute
PATTAYA, Thailand – A heated argument between a taxi driver and a young passenger escalated into a violent fight at a Bangkok gas station...