Barry Kenyon
Chinese tourists to Thailand no longer dependent on air travel
The opening of the China – Laos bullet train in December 2021 has transformed the future of regional vacations according to travel specialists. The...
Thai visa runs to Laos: latest updates
From this month, the Thai embassy in Vientiane in neighboring Laos has announced the latest regulations regarding the issue of 60 days, single tourist...
Pattaya cashes in on marijuana bonanza
There are now more than 200 perfectly legal retail outlets in Pattaya and beyond whose main function is selling the now-decriminalized weed. It can...
Thailand to become a more popular destination for Russians fleeing Putin’s...
After a seven months hiatus, Aeroflot flights from Moscow to both Phuket and Bangkok are scheduled to begin at the end of the month....
Pattaya Survivors: La Dolce Vita dining with Guido Vietri
We have to thank Italy for birthing and showcasing some of the most delicious food in the world. Amongst the offerings are authentic pizzas,...
Immigration police detail restrictions on Cambodian visa runs from Pattaya
Thai and Cambodian border police at Aranyaprathet and Pong Nam Ron, a three hour drive from Pattaya, have detailed the rules for foreigners wishing...
Pattaya supermarket site finally bulldozed
The former Tops supermarket at the junction of Second and Central Roads is finally under demolition to make way for yet another five-star luxury...
Thailand’s “revenge tourism” boom reflected in Cambodia too
Governments throughout south east Asia are pleased with the uptake in foreign arrivals now that the pandemic is decidedly on the wane. The trend...
Dr Iain Corness recalls that a doctor’s life is much more...
A guest speaker at Pattaya City Expats Club this week, Iain delighted 60 members with humorous remembrance of his living legendary status. Often mistakenly...
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Experience a Taste of Argentina at Dicey Reilly’s – Friday 29 May
Discover an evening of bold flavours and elegant pairings at Dicey Reilly’s.
Sip a curated selection of Argentina’s finest wines, paired with live music and...
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open for BCCT Thailand International Business Awards (TIBA) 2026
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The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) is delighted to announce the BCCT Thailand International Business Awards (TIBA) 2026 held on...
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Retired French man in Pattaya seeks peace amid alleged harassment by British neighbor
PATTAYA, Thailand – An 85-year-old French national living in the Nongprue area of Pattaya has sought justice after filing a complaint alleging ongoing harassment...
Calm Thai man reacts after foreign visitor provokes clash on Pattaya street
PATTAYA, Thailand – A video of a confrontation between a foreign visitor and a Thai man has gone viral on social media, May 13,...