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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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Chinese suspect in Pattaya C4 case hospitalized after severe stress seizure during prison intake

PATTAYA, Thailand – A Chinese national facing serious charges involving C4 explosives and military-grade weapons was rushed to hospital on May 11 after collapsing...

Jomtien officers assist homeless woman as storm clouds gather along beach

PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal officers in Jomtien conducted a beachfront welfare and safety patrol on May 12 after spotting a homeless woman sleeping near...

Pattaya officials inspect Arunothai storm damage, tackle traffic and community complaints

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya city officials visited the Arunothai area on May 11 to inspect storm damage, address traffic congestion issues, and listen to...

Taiwanese woman held in Pattaya weapons case as visa revoked, deportation process underway

PATTAYA, Thailand – Thai authorities continue to detain a Taiwanese woman linked to a major weapons and explosives case involving Chinese national Mingchen Sun,...

Bang Saray mobilizes cleanup after rain triggers sand and mud on roads

PATTAYA , Thailand – Local authorities in Bang Saray, south of Pattaya, have launched urgent cleanup operations after continuous rainfall caused sand and soil...