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Finnish man commits suicide by tour bus
A Finnish man died after committing suicide by laying down in front of a moving tour bus in Jomtien Beach. Timo Kalevi Kantisila, 48,...
Burmese robbery suspect knocked out by grandpa
A Burmese construction worker who allegedly held a young store clerk at knifepoint was knocked unconscious when the girl’s 70-year-old grandfather stabbed him in...
Down & out in Pattaya, Swedish family begs for deportation
A broke Swedish family begged police to deport them home, as they had run out of cash and lost a passport. ...
Thailand’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) worsens
BANGKOK, March 10 - Thailand's leading private companies viewed that the country's corruption problems in the past two years have become more severe, while...
PM holds talk with economic ministers
BANGKOK, 11 March 2014 Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has urged all responsible agencies to speed up government spending in a bid...
Kittiratt: Prolonging political conflicts will affect confidence towards the country
BANGKOK, 11 March 2014 Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na Ranong posted on his Facebook page warning that Thailand’s confidence ratings might...
Thai stocks expected to rally in anticipation of emergency decree withdrawal
BANGKOK, 11 March 2014 Thai stocks are expected to rebound again this morning following an anticipation that the emergency decree would be lifted, sending...
Don Mueang Airport considers monorail to facilitate passengers
BANGKOK, March 10 – Airports of Thailand (AoT) is considering building a monorail to Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok as part of its fourth...
Passport theft prompts Thai rethink on new passport database
BANGKOK, March 10 - Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has called her Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak to express condolences over the missing Malaysian flight....
Latest Stories
Who says Pattaya bars are only for men as a more diverse nightlife scene...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s bar scene continues to evolve beyond old stereotypes, with many venues now catering to a broader mix of visitors and...
Russian tourists blend into Pattaya lifestyle, embracing local markets, food and daily living
PATTAYA, Thailand – Russian tourists continue to be among the most visible international visitors in Pattaya, with many not only vacationing in the city...
Pattaya quietly evolves into a retirement-friendly city as ageing foreigners settle long-term
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is increasingly developing a reputation as a long-stay destination for retired foreigners, with many choosing to remain in the city...
US veterans lead skills-sharing activities for children at Huai Yai welfare home in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A group of American veterans carried out a community outreach initiative to support vulnerable children at the Child Protection and Development...
Retired foreigners in Pattaya find companionship helping ease loneliness and improve wellbeing
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya continues to attract a significant number of long-term retired foreign residents who say one of the most important aspects of...