Pattaya Mail
Finance Min injects 6 billion baht to support Islamic Bank
BANGKOK, 9 May 2013 The Finance Ministry has approved a 6-billion-baht fund for recapitalization of the Islamic Bank of Thailand, of which the ministry...
Thailand’s gold price sentiment remains shaky
BANGKOK, May 8 – The gold price sentiment index in the Thai market dropped from 52.84 points in April to 45.50 points this...
Minister claims strong baht forced 29 export firms to close
BANGKOK, May 8 – The surging baht compelled 29 Thai exporters to close their businesses last month, while applications for new company start-ups...
True Move Thailand’s first provider to launch 4G
BANGKOK, May 8 - True Move on Wednesday launched its fourth-generation (4G) wireless connection as Thailand's first provider to offer such service. ...
A dessert of steamed ginger eggs
Desserts in Thailand tend to be very cloying, but this dessert is a very different dish, coming originally from Japan. It is a light...
Manchester United stars lead Pattaya, Bangkok charity tour
Two former Manchester United footballers lined up in Pattaya to promote upcoming charity dinners and golf tournaments. Denis Irwin and Clayton Blackmore are helping...
Sophon Cable awards 600,000 baht in prizes May 18
Sophon Cable TV will award the grand prizes in its “Big Thank You 2013” contest May 18 at Central Festival Pattaya Beach. Sophon...
Untimely, and unnecessary
A friend of mine died recently. He was a chain smoker, and was always seen with a cigarette in his mouth and had...
Thai private sector pushes harder for government economic action
Thailand’s leading industrialists last week renewed pressure on the government, calling for measures to rein in the baht’s appreciation, cut the policy interest...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...