Pattaya Mail
Business services to improve
As the ASEAN Community (AC) takes effect at end of 2015, the Commerce Ministry’s Business Development Department will upgrade its customer service standards for...
BoT projects Thai economy will pick up slowly this year
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) expects the Thai economy will gradually improve in 2015 regarding consumption recovery in the private sector. It also projects...
Vendor surrenders for attacking tourist; claims Swiss man wanted drugs
A Pattaya vendor surrendered to police on charges of attacking a Swiss man with a bamboo stick, but only after the tourist allegedly harangued...
2 killed in car-motorbike collision
Two 20-year-olds joined the list of casualties during the “seven dangerous days” after dying in a collision with a light pole in Nongprue. Driver...
Transvestite arrested for stealing 2,000-euro ‘tip’
A transvestite was arrested for allegedly stealing about 80,000 baht from a Sri Lankan tourist who picked him up off Pattaya Beach. The Sri...
All-day fun set for Children’s Day this Saturday
From navy ships to city halls, airports to shopping malls, kids will be everywhere Saturday as the Eastern Seaboard celebrates Thailand’s annual Children’s Day....
PM not content with reduced New Year’s road accidents toll
BANGKOK, 7 January 2015 - Despite the drop in the number of fatalities resulting from road accidents during the New Year's holiday travel period,...
NRC urged to enact law on distribution of power to people
BANGKOK, 6 January 2015 Representatives from nationwide political activists have petitioned the National Reform Council (NRC) to pass a law that promotes the distribution...
Police to probe contracts for advertisement boards at police kiosks
BANGKOK, 7 January 2015 - Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioner Pongsapat Pongcharoen on Tuesday chaired a meeting of police officials and representatives from the...
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Thailand’s high season brings higher expectations for service, spending and lasting tourism growth
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand’s high season brings renewed opportunities for tourism businesses, but rising visitor numbers are only part of the picture. The challenge...
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Pattaya Mayor acknowledges tourism slowdown, plans major events for high season
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has acknowledged a decline in tourist numbers this year following online criticism over photographs showing unusually quiet...
Man drowns off Pattaya beach despite lifeguards’ rescue attempt, leaving two dogs waiting
PATTAYA, Thailand – A man believed to be a Filipino national drowned off Yin Yom Beach near Pratumnak Soi 5 on November 12 after...
Oil spill cleanup at Pattaya’s North Beach Curve prompts motorist caution
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have urged motorists to remain cautious at North Beach Curve following an oil spill reported on November 13...