Pattaya Mail
Thailand-South Africa strengthen economic partnership
BANGKOK, 4 September 2012 – South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has invited Thai entrepreneurs to invest in infrastructure in South Africa, while...
Thailand wins second gold medal in Paralympic Games
BANGKOK, 5 September 2012- Thai boccia players last night won Thailand’s second gold medal at the Paralympic Games in London after beating China...
6th ASEAN Committee on Consumer Protection meeting commenced in Bangkok
BANGKOK, 5 September 2012 – The annual ASEAN Committee on Consumer Protection meeting has kicked off in Bangkok. PM’s Office Minister...
SRT suspended northern train service due to damages from heavy rain
BANGKOK, 5 September 2012 – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has suspended parts of its services in the North in order to...
What did we learn from the Belgian Grand Prix?
What a start! If crashes are your game, then the Spa GP gave you that within 10 seconds of the start, with Grosjean (“Lotus”)...
Dual-clutch Transmissions
You may have noticed the appearance of “double clutch” technology recently. What is this new breakthrough? DCT or PDK, both refer to dual clutch...
Natter Nosh and Noggin – Friday September 7 – September 13,...
The next car club meeting will be at Jameson’s Irish Pub on Soi AR next to Nova Park. The next meeting is on Monday...
Autotrivia quiz – Friday September 7 – September 13, 2012
Last week, I mentioned the mighty Mercedes W 125. I noted that they ran a leather strap over the bonnet at Donnington and not...
Bangkok’s art-focused library with an eye to the future
An art-focused library was recently built in Bangkok with an eye to the future. Contemporary art activist Narawan Pathomwat is not only an...
Latest Stories
Early morning fire hits power lines near Sukhumvit 85 in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – An early morning fire involving electrical wires broke out in a residential area near Sukhumvit 85 on Sept 11, with flames...
Rising food costs push Thais to choose cheaper meals over healthier options
PATTAYA, Thailand – Rising living costs are increasingly influencing what people put on their plates, with many Thais choosing cheaper, more filling meals and...
Phuket teen Nene Royal returns to stage before America’s Got Talent final
PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket teenager Nene Royal returned to the stage in her hometown on Sept. 12 for a special concert with her band...
Road collapses into deep hole in central Chiang Rai
CHIANG RAI, Thailand – A section of a major road in central Chiang Rai collapsed into a deep hole on Saturday, prompting city officials...
Chiang Mai venue caught serving alcohol after hours without license
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – A nightlife venue in Chiang Mai’s Chang Moi area was found operating after legal hours, serving alcohol and hosting live...