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Thai masses held in remembrance of controversial Pope Benedict XVI

Thailand’s 300,000 Roman Catholics prayed today for the repose of the soul of former pope Benedict XVI who died at age 95 on new...

Confusion reigns over health rules for Chinese arrivals in Thailand

Thai authorities appear to be adopting a suck-it-and-see approach to covid concerns about hundreds of thousands of Chinese tourists expected to visit Thailand in...

Bizarre street sex has long Pattaya history

The news that two heterosexual and illegal couplings have occurred in night-time Pattaya over the past few days has shocked the unshockable city. Each...

Projected Chinese exodus to Pattaya puts the city under pressure

The news that Chinese nationals will be able to travel abroad from January 8 without experiencing compulsory quarantine and home isolation on return has...

Hi-tech Thai immigration procedures aim to reduce queue frustrations

In a separate move, a pilot scheme in Bangkok is allowing e-extensions of some expat visas with document submission and payment of fees through...

Pattaya’s most famous chip shop on the move

Sharples Traditional UK Chip Shop is leaving its Soi Buakhao base after less than a year in the popular Tree Town beer and bar...

The worsening trend of Brits unable to pay their bills in...

As UK vacationers return to Thailand in big numbers, an old problem has resurfaced with new urgency. What happens when you owe a lot...

Pattaya is changing fast but Walking Street safe for now

The news that Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) has brought in 48.3 billion baht in foreign business investment this year alone underpins Pattaya’s future...

Visa options for Chinese visitors to Thailand shrink rapidly

Following the investigations by Thai police commissioner-general Damrongsak Kittiprapas into Chinese mafias operating locally, Thai language schools nationwide are not able to obtain student...

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Two wheels over baht buses as Pattaya visitors weigh freedom against safety

PATTAYA, Thailand – For many visitors exploring Pattaya, renting or even buying a motorbike has become one of the easiest ways to get around...

Rider critically hurt after losing control and crashing into tree in South Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand – A 45-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured after losing control of his motorbike and crashing into a tree on Sukhumvit Road in...

Classical music evening at Ben’s Theater Jomtien on March 26

PATTAYA, Thailand - Classical music lovers in Pattaya will have a special opportunity to enjoy an evening of chamber music when Ben's Theater Jomtien...

Railway parallel road project in Pattaya delayed after rain damages groundwork

PATTAYA, Thailand – Construction of the southern railway parallel road between Khao Talo and the Wat Tham intersection has been delayed after recent rain...

Thailand calls on public to switch off lights for global ‘Earth Hour’ on March...

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai government is inviting the public to take part in Earth Hour 2026, a global campaign encouraging people to switch...