Lang Reid
is it really too much to ask?
The book I have reviewed this week, is it really too much to ask? (ISBN 978-1-405-91413-0, Penguin, 2014) is the fifth volume of The...
What do you pack?
Most of the long time ex-pats who read the Pattaya Mail would relate to this book by Dr. Roberto Di Marco, “What do you...
A Troublesome Inheritance
During my weekly trawl of the Avenue’s Bookazine shelves, I spotted the book by Nicholas Wade, called A Troublesome Inheritance, subtitled Genes, Race and...
The Republic of Pirates
Pirates have flourished in our society for thousands of years. From the Pirates of Penzance, to Pirates of the Caribbean to Somali Pirates and...
The Real Great Escape
The Great Escape is one of those movies that has attained ‘cult’ status. With a star-studded cast including Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough,...
Fear and Loathing in Bangkok
There was almost no book review this week. The week I was due to pick one up from Bookazine was during the extended Pattaya...
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American Lo Colby crowned Miss International Queen 2026 in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — American contestant Lo Colby was crowned Miss International Queen 2026 on Saturday night, September 19, at Tiffany’s Show Pattaya Theatre, bringing...
Sip down under at Dicey Reilly’s 25 September
Raise a glass to Australia at Dicey Reilly’s Irish Pub, where an unforgettable evening of premium Australian wines, delicious food and live music awaits.
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BCCT Multi-Chamber Connecting Eastern Economic Corridor 25 September
BCCT, in collaboration with AMCHAM, AustCham, BeLuThai, GTCC, NTCC and SATCC, is pleased to invite you to BCCT Multi-Chamber Connecting Eastern Economic Corridor on Friday, 25th September 2026, from 6:00–8:30...
BCCT Connecting Bangkok Thursday, 24 September 2026
BCCT is pleased to invite your company to co-sponsor our upcoming Connecting Bangkok on Thursday, 24th September 2026, from 6:00–9:00 pm, at SILQ Hotel & Residence.
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Thailand revokes 87 vehicle inspection center licenses over false certificates
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) has revoked the licenses of 87 vehicle inspection centers nationwide for violations including issuing inspection...