Barry Kenyon
Hopes dashed for ganja tourism in Pattaya
Although marijuana has been semi-legalized in Thailand, expectations that liberalization might bring more international visitors have proved totally unrealistic. A weak form of the...
Latest entry rules to Cambodia less complex than Thailand’s
Several global surveys of late have shown Cambodia as a holiday and expat destination running neck and neck with Thailand in the popularity stakes....
Gay marriage by Christmas say Thai activists
Now that the House of Representatives has voted by a two thirds majority to endorse single-sex marriage, there is a strong chance of law...
US military retiree dies in Pattaya
Jim Williams, 77, who spent almost his entire working life with the US military, has been found dead in his Jomtien condominium unit after...
Details elude introduction of unpopular tax on foreigners entering Thailand
The Thai Cabinet has delayed the introduction of the 300 baht hello tax on foreigners entering the country. The travel tax was due to...
Pattaya can longer rely on elderly retiree expats
While substantial Thai tourism will certainly resume once the pandemic subsides, the traditional expat market is already in steep decline. These are the guys...
Insurance companies exaggerating cover requirements for Thailand
There have been several complaints to Pattaya Mail that some local and foreign-based insurance companies have been guilty of misinformation when advising both tourists...
Pattaya “restaurants” ignoring health tests on entry
Thai law is explicit. When you enter an eatery, whether one serving hearty meals or a booze bar offering stale nuts, you should prove...
New arrivals in Thailand denied Covid extensions
As the calendar moves inexorably towards March 25, the last day of Covid-related extensions of stay, new international tourists are discovering that they cannot...
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Thailand warnt vor Regen am 8. Februar – Wähler sollen vorbereitet sein
PATTAYA, Thailand – Das thailändische Meteorologische Amt (TMD) hat Wählerinnen und Wähler dazu aufgerufen, sich am 8. Februar auf Regen einzustellen, wenn sie zu...
Verschwendete Farbe trotz grüner Ampeln Fußgänger in Pattaya weiterhin in Gefahr
PATTAYA, Thailand – Für viele ausländische Besucher und Langzeitresidenten ist das Zufußgehen in Pattaya längst weniger eine Frage des Vorrechts als vielmehr eine Frage...
Alkoholverbot in Pattaya verlagert Feiern in Wohnungen und Hotelzimmer
PATTAYA, Thailand – Die Stadtverwaltung von Pattaya hat für dieses Wochenende ein vorübergehendes Verbot für den Verkauf und die Verteilung von alkoholischen Getränken angekündigt....
Andy Barraclough – Obituary
PATTAYA, Thailand - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Emeritus Andy Barraclough following a very brave battle against...
Pattaya’s dangerous roads put motorcyclists at daily risk
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s roads continue to pose serious dangers for motorcyclists, with accidents occurring almost daily as riders contend with uneven surfaces, poorly...