Pattaya Mail
Autotrivia Quiz – Friday November 18 – November 24, 2011
Last week I mentioned that we are all familiar with traffic lights (even though largely ignored in Thailand). The world’s first traffic light was...
Is QE the Titanic?
Indefinite stimulus cannot work - because it gets less and less effective each time, ultimately becoming counter-productive. It was not difficult...
Cabinet approves debt moratorium for low-income earners
BANGKOK, Nov 15 – Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a debt moratorium for farmers and low-income earners with outstanding debts lower than Bt500,000, according...
Japanese automakers resume limited production in Thailand
BANGKOK, Nov 14 - Leading Japanese automakers on Monday announced the partial resumption of production in Thailand after being forced to halt operations for...
Long boat races this weekend
A meeting took place at city hall on the 10th of November in preperation for the Long Boat Tournament which will be held on...
Police arrest drug dealing prostitute
At 4:30 am on the 14th November police detained a woman who was acting suspiciously on soi 13/1. They did not find any drugs...
Incense sticks to blame for fire
At 1 am on 14th of November the emergency services rushed to a fire that had broken out in a room in soi 6...
Ayutthaya industrial estates set to start clean-up
BANGKOK, Nov 14 – Some flood-hit industrial estates are set to start draining water and cleaning up their sites after the flood has receded,...
Bangkok Governor inspects Don Mueang site where ‘Big Bag’ barrier was...
BANGKOK, Nov 14 -- Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Monday will inspect the location at Don Mueang where the government’s 'Big Bag' flood barrier...
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Wine World: Country Roads
The other day, having nothing much of importance to occupy my mind, I spent a pleasant hour on Google Street View taking a virtual...
Classical Connections: Making Overtures
A couple of days ago, I was driving over to our local Tops supermarket when the name of Franz von Suppé suddenly drifted into...
Transforming passive holding entities into active operating companies in Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand - Transitioning corporate entities from dormant or passive holding structures, commonly referred to as “Holding/Shell Company” status, into active operating entities has...
Phuket residents rally against fears of foreign property takeover
PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket residents, business operators and community leaders are planning a peaceful rally on Friday, Aug. 28, to call for stronger enforcement...
Temporary changes announced for Pattaya–Koh Larn boat routes
PATTAYA, Thailand – Passenger boats between Pattaya and Koh Larn charge a flat fare of 40 baht per person, with the same fare for...