Yearly Archives: 2011
Let’s go to the movies – Friday September 2 – September...
Now playing in Pattaya Fright Night: (Scheduled) US/ India, Comedy/ Horror – A remake of the 1985 cult classic, a teenager (heartthrob Anton...
Thank you Khun Rach
Editor; Much to our surprise the Pollution Solution Group saw this delightful 29 year old, Bangkok computer specialist, Khun Rach, Saturday, August 20,...
Medical costs might become more affordable
Dear Editor, I have been told when this new hospital opens in Pattaya at the end of next year, the medical costs for...
You know you’ve been in Asia too long when…
Editor; You know you’ve been in Asia too long when: • You no longer wait in line, but immediately go to the head...
Thappraya road works
Editor; Friday August 19th issue - Mailbag - ‘The Big Dig’ from Stuart Sanders of the Pattaya Progress Association: I think it was...
Jon Tellefsen
Jon Tellefsen was born in Hoevik Norway on March 18 1936. He was the owner and CEO of X-Lager, a wholesale company located...
Underworld drug agent arrested in sting operation
On the 29th of August at 4 p.m Police held a press conference regarding the arrest of 19 year old Mr. Vithavas or Pae...
Disaster closely avoided with fire at gas station
A disaster was closely avoided in front of a gas station on Sukhumvit road near the entrance of north Pattaya road when a surge...
Crackdown on foreign beggars
An intensive crackdown took place this week regarding foreign workers in Pattaya, in particular those working as beggars using infants to gain money from...
Latest Stories
Strong baht clouds Pattaya tourism outlook in 2026 as China market slumps 35%
PATTAYA, Thailand – Chonburi’s tourism sector faces mounting challenges in 2026, with a strengthening baht weighing on long-haul markets and Asian arrivals remaining weak,...
Vehicle fire on Thepprasit Soi 8 in Pattaya leaves two cars damaged, no injuries...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A vehicle fire broke out on January 16 inside a staff residential compound on Thepprasit Soi 8, damaging two cars but...
Canadian man found dead at Jomtien beachfront condominium, health issues suspected
PATTAYA, Thailand – An 86-year-old Canadian man was found dead early Wednesday morning after falling from a high-rise condominium near Dongtan Beach, with police...
Strong baht fuels shorter stays and farewells from long-time Pattaya visitors
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht’s continued strength is reigniting an old debate in Pattaya — not about tourist numbers, but about who stays,...
Police, health officials raid Pattaya beauty clinic, find unlicensed Botox injections
PATTAYA, Thailand – Provincial Police Region 2, in cooperation with the Chonburi Provincial Public Health Office, have raided a beauty clinic located on Pattaya...