Pattaya Mail
Some thoughts from the Motor Show
I began writing this part of the Automania column whilst in the Novotel in the Impact Arena where the Bangkok International Motor Show is...
Autotrivia Quiz – Friday April 06 – April 12, 2012
Last week I asked what did Steve McQueen, Enzo Ferrari, Marianne Faithfull, the four Beatles and Peter Sellars all have in common. Clue: think...
A small piece from Ron Lister in Chiang Mai
“I must confess to feeling somewhat nostalgic when I saw the photo of the delightful old Kombi in the most recent edition. ...
Natter Nosh and Noggin – Friday April 06 – April 12,...
The next car club meeting will be at Jameson’s Irish Pub on Soi AR next to Nova Park. The meeting is on Monday April...
Hotel association head eyes better promotion, training, environment for growth in...
The newly re-elected president of the Thai Hotels Association - Eastern Region said she will focus on better promoting Pattaya, working with universities...
Finance Ministry delays new auto tax scheme
BANGKOK, 3 April 2012 – The Finance Ministry has delayed the new auto tax scheme, as the government still has not finalized the...
Blue Flag Fair to be held at IMPACT on April 4-8
BANGKOK, 3 April 2012 – The Commerce Ministry is prepared to organize a Grand Blue Flag Fair in order to help ease the...
FTI proposes establishment of fund to promote overseas investment among SMEs
BANGKOK, 3 April 2012 - The private sector has proposed that the government set up a fund to encourage SME entrepreneurs to invest...
Vietnam reaches development aid deal with partners
Hanoi , (VNA) – The Ministry of Planning and Investment and the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU) on Mar. 28 signed an...
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Man drowns off Pattaya beach despite lifeguards’ rescue attempt, leaving two dogs waiting
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Oil spill cleanup at Pattaya’s North Beach Curve prompts motorist caution
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