Barry Kenyon
The question now is whether the Pattaya lockdown will actually work
With the screws tightened yet again on dark red zones, including Pattaya, public morale is at rock bottom. But it was always inevitable that...
Pattaya photo album: a softish start to the latest shutdown
The Beaches
They remain technically open although all customer services are withdrawn. Here, a large group of Pattaya’s homeless people await the arrival of a...
What leaving your Pattaya home “only when necessary” means in practice
Beginning Tuesday July 20, a lockdown of indeterminate length will be enforced in “dark red” Thai provinces which now include Chonburi and its favorite...
Changing traffic lights threaten the future of Thailand’s Sandboxes
The news that the European Union Council has now declared Thailand a red or high risk coronavirus country is dire but not unexpected. The...
Pattaya bridge club clocks up 160 years – almost!
Jeremy Watson, tournament director of Jomtien-Pattaya bridge club, reached his 80th birthday on June 21 just weeks ahead of Barry Kenyon, 79 and the...
Farang news round up for Pattaya April 16 • By Barry...
As news continues to pour in – not always accurate – about the local impact of the Corona virus outbreak, here’s a summary of...
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Two Spectacular Concerts at Ben’s Theater Jomtien this January 2025
PATTAYA, Thailand - Ben's Theater Jomtien is delighted to host two exquisite and diverse concerts this January, offering an unforgettable musical experience.
Mendelssohn Piano Trios...
Ben’s Theater Jomtien presents an Evening of Popular Classics
Join us for an unforgettable night of exquisite music, featuring renowned compositions:
♪ César Franck: Sonata for Piano and Violin
♪ Nessun Dorma
♪ O Sole Mio
♪...
An evening of Classic Love Songs at Ben’s Theater Jomtien
PATTAYA, Thailand - Experience an enchanting evening of timeless romance through the exquisite voices of Barbara Zion (soprano) and Potprecha (Jak) Cholvijarn (counter-tenor), accompanied...
Pattaya expats receive updates on overseas remittances and income tax
PATTAYA, Thailand - A packed meeting of Pattaya City Expat Club heard updates about the controversial Thai Revenue Department policy as regards overseas income...
Equality Begins Here – Banglamung District ready to register same-sex marriages starting Jan 23
PATTAYA, Thailand – Banglamung District Chief, Patcharapat Sritanyanont, has confirmed the district's readiness to register same-sex marriages following the passage of Thailand’s Marriage Equality...