Lang Reid
Mick Jagger
The singer in front of the Rolling Stones, the longest running band in the history of the world, is Mick Jagger. Whether you like...
Vulture Peak
A new book from John Burdett this week. Burdett is remembered for his previous Bangkok books, Bangkok 8, Bangkok Tattoo, Bangkok Haunts plus...
Annoying the French
My dear Scottish mother detested the French. She forgave the Germans for their couple of hiccups. She was sympathetic to the Poles. She...
Private Dancer revisited
My local Bookazine in Big C Extra was having their stock-take, so I decided to re-run Private Dancer which I consider to be...
Blade Runner – My Story
Oscar Pistorious is rather well known these days, especially after he became a medal winner in both the London Olympics and the London...
Angels of Pattaya
A confused title to this week’s book review, with Angels of Pattaya (ISBN 978-1-908518-09-5, Maverick House, 2012) not really the sole province of...
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Pattaya installs 20 LED streetlights after resident concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has installed 20 new LED streetlights at Ban Mankong Community, Khao Noi, East Pattaya, to address dark areas, improve...
Rayong Police hunt down motorcycle theft gang after proactive investigation
RAYONG, Thailand – Police in Pluak Daeng have dismantled a major motorcycle theft network, recovering eight stolen motorcycles and arresting three suspects during an...