Yearly Archives: 2011
Why the Euro is where it is
To all the readers of the Pattaya Mail, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Xmas and a Happy & Prosperous New Year....
Merry Christmas & Happy Chanukah
Youngsters at the Fountain of Life Center for Children brighten up the annual FOL Christmas party with a little holiday song and dance. We...
Ton Krabok flood-control project set for completion in Jan.
Rainy-season flooding that has plagued Naklua’s Ton Krabok neighborhood for a decade may finally come to an end next month as workers complete...
3 days after pardon, burglar arrested again for theft
Three days after being set free from prison by a royal pardon, a convicted burglar was caught again, this time attempting to steal...
Africans arrested for duping Thai out of 2.8 million baht in...
Two Africans were arrested for allegedly swindling 2.8 million baht from a Thai man who fell for their suspected currency counterfeiting scam. ...
Bungalow staffer injured by shot fired at lunar eclipse
A bungalow staffer was injured when he was hit by a stray bullet fired into the air to celebrate this month’s lunar eclipse....
3 Sriracha anglers rescued after fishing boat sinks
Three Sriracha anglers were drenched, but otherwise unhurt, when their hired fishing boat sank off Pattaya’s Near Islands. Marine...
Another Pattaya civil-defense volunteer arrested, this time for gunplay, attempted murder
Yet another Pattaya-area civil-defense volunteer has landed in police custody, this time for allegedly firing a semi-automatic handgun while on the run from...
Fire guts 3 shops at The Avenue
Fire damaged three shops at The Avenue galleria, causing more than 500,000 baht in damage. Firefighters took about 20 minutes to extinguish the 3...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...