Barry Kenyon
Pattaya’s “new” nightlife begins at 9 pm
Pattaya, the city which never slept, is safely tucked up in bed long before midnight these days. The nightly curfew which begins promptly at...
Yorkies Pork Platter up for sale in Pattaya
Yorkies personified the English hold on Pattaya in the early years of this century. Run by no-nonsense and martial arts black-belted Yorkshireman Norman Denning...
Pattaya’s transport lockdown has unexpected results, say critics
The policy of the government and the provincial authority to semi-isolate Pattaya in an attempt to reduce virus casualties is a mixed-bag of consequences,...
Jomtien Immigration crowded out again
The double public holiday on Monday and Wednesday of this week produced the typical early morning immigration surge Thursday morning with 100 people already...
Chonburi immigration issues reminders to foreigners
After a fair number of disappointed customers turned up at Chonburi immigration police headquarters in Jomtien today, Monday, 26 July, officers remind the public...
Foreign worker numbers in Pattaya take a tumble
The pandemic has reduced the need for foreign labour to supplement the Thai workforce by up to 50 percent. In 2019, Chonburi province (which...
The China-Wuhan padlock model is not the answer to Thailand’s health...
In Wuhan China last year, food parcels were delivered by hand to locked-in residents.Thailand’s Department of Disease Control is not known for humorous remarks....
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They remain technically open although all customer services are withdrawn.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...
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Australian suspect arrested at Bangkok airport after Pattaya teen found dead in suitcase
PATTAYA, Thailand – A swift police investigation into the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl in Pattaya has led to the arrest of a 46-year-old...
All-You-Can-Eat-À La Carte- “690 Baht” every Saturday at Thai Garden Resort, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - For many years, the Saturday Buffet at Thai Garden Resort has been a favourite tradition among residents and visitors alike. Now,...
Testosterone – Andropause
The short answer to the question, “Are all men destined to become grumpy as they age?” is NO — no man must become a...
BCCT International Business Awards (TIBA) 2026 – Call For Nominations
Nominations Open Now - Friday, 17th July 2026
The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) is delighted to announce the BCCT Thailand International Business Awards (TIBA)...
Game On! Join the 1st Fitz Club Pickleball Tournament this June
PATTAYA, Thailand – Fitz Club – Racquets, Health and Fitness is delighted to announce the 1st Fitz Club Pickleball Tournament, taking place on 27...