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Frigate Squadron 1 takes part in end-of-year Navy exercises
Royal Thai Navy divisions continued year-end exercises, with Frigate Squadron 1 next up for war games. Rear Adm. Somchai Na Banchang opened training Nov....
‘Lucky’ Sattahip man finds python in his car
A Sattahip man who found a python in his car is taking the incident as a slithering sign of good luck. Noppadol Suphaka, 24,...
Snakes provide steady stream of lottery numbers to superstitious Sattahip locals
Pythons slithering into homes in Sattahip have become so common that locals simply now only pay attention so they can bet the victimized house’s...
4 arrested for targeting tourists for necklace, bag snatches
Area police have captured a gang of thugs who admitted to stealing necklaces and handbags from tourists in Naklua and Banglamung. ...
Buddhists offer grand donations for casting of statue at Rayong temple
Buddhists from across the country descended upon Rayong to contribute everything from jewels to cement to cast a new 12-meter-tall Lord Buddha statue for...
Navy discharges 198 sailors, marines in Sattahip
Almost 200 military conscripts were released from active duty at the Royal Thai Navy’s third discharge service of 2013. Capt. Khomsan Sonsupaap, commander of...
2nd Frigate Squadron mobilizes for end-of-year war games
The Royal Thai Navy’s 2nd Frigate Squadron mobilized four warships for its end-of-year war games. Rear Adm. Ratsadang Theeranet dispatched the HTMS Kraburi, Saiburi,...
Upstart party unseats Mayor Atithep, city council in Ban Chang election
Ban Chang’s established politicians were swept from office as the city’s voters chose an entirely new slate of candidates. Newcomer...
TOT launches technology club for youths in Sattahip
TOT (Public) Co. is teaming up with Sattahip officials to encourage youngsters to harness technology to benefit their communities. Regional...
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Barry Kenyon: A Voice, a Bridge, and a Quiet Mentor
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Today marks sixty days since Barry Kenyon left us. On the evening of October 18, Barry was fatally injured in a...
Youth voices take the lead in national Safeguard Kids short film contest
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Pattaya City warns against using suspended Waterfront Condominium as paid parking area
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Pattaya bustles as cruise ship ‘Westerdam’ brings over 2,500 visitors to the city
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya came alive in the early hours of Wednesday, December 17, as the Vista-class cruise ship Westerdam, operated by Holland America...