Yearly Archives: 2011
A fish out of water
Editor; Albert Einstein observed: “Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will...
My two satang’s worth
Dear Editor, Regarding Eric Bahrt’s mail asking why restaurants do not continue serving vegetarian dishes all year around and that “it doesn’t make...
Restaurants that cater to vegetarians
Dear Editor: Mr Holt notes there are numerous restaurants in Thailand that already cater to vegetarians (Mailbag, Oct 7). That’s certainly true in...
THAI Launches Direct Flights to Brussels
Pandit Chanapai, Executive Vice President, Commercial Department of Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) chaired the press conference that officially launches THAI’s newest...
Asian U joins with De Montfort U and BBC Academy in...
On Monday, Sept. 26, Dr. Eric Chowanietz, International Coordinator and Principal Lecturer at the Faculty of Technology, De Montfort University (DMU), visited Asian...
Around the world in 80 minutes (or much less)
The Food Loft in the Central Festival Shopping Center is not, as you would expect from its title, on the highest floor. It...
Koh Larn residents protest illegal development
Koh Larn residents march to Pattaya City Hall to protest what they are saying is illegal development on their island. Koh...
Worsening flooding crisis leaving Pattaya paralyzed by even small storms
Another storm, another flood. This time, however, it took only an hour before Pattaya’s inadequate infrastructure collapsed, leaving parts of Naklua underwater for...
Sattahip merchants want new Tesco Express blocked to protect 7-Eleven
Sattahip merchants are protesting the construction of a Tesco Express convenience store on Soi Bonkai, arguing it will hurt sales by family-run businesses...
Latest Stories
Fabulous Pattaya 103 signs off FM and embraces the digital future
PATTAYA, Thailand - At the close of the year, a familiar sound on Thailand’s FM dial is fading into history. Fabulous Pattaya 103, widely...
When a new visa tangibly reduces Thai tax risk
A year opening lesson from a real expat case in Pattaya
The beginning of the year is often a moment of reflection for expatriates living...
Neujahrsreiseverkehr bringt Thailands Fernstraßen an ihre Belastungsgrenze
PATTAYA, Thailand – Zum Jahreswechsel herrscht auf Thailands Straßen und an den großen Verkehrsknotenpunkten Hochbetrieb. Der staatliche Busbetreiber des Landes rechnet am heutigen Tag...
Neujahrsansturm füllt Boote und Anlegestellen auf dem Weg nach Koh Larn
PATTAYA, Thailand – Bereits in den frühen Morgenstunden herrschte am Laem-Bali-Hai-Pier in Pattaya reger Betrieb, als zahlreiche thailändische und internationale Touristen zur Überfahrt nach...
British tourist arrested after assaulting ride-hailing driver near Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night assault near Pattaya’s Walking Street has once again raised concerns about aggressive behavior in the city’s busiest nightlife areas,...