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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EABC Luncheon: Welcome and Dialogue with the EU Ambassador to Thailand
BCCT members are invited to an Exclusive Luncheon with Our New Ambassador on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at Conrad Bangkok.
About the event
The European Associations...
My Bar Golf Society celebrates St. Patrick’s Cup in style
PATTAYA, Thailand - My Bar Golf Society embraced the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a vibrant and well-attended St. Patrick’s Cup, as MyBar...
Bunker Boys weather exodus, elephants and winning form
PATTAYA, Thailand – A mass weekend exodus of seasonal visitors, triggered by cancelled and rescheduled flights, saw no fewer than six regulars depart, thinning...
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...