Yearly Archives: 2011
Is this the final rate hike in China?
The Chinese recently raised rates again by 25bps to 6.65%, the fifth time since initially starting to raise rates in October of 2010....
HRH Princess Sirindhorn opens 10th Red Cross Assembly
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn opened the 10th Thai Red Cross Assembly at the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel. The...
Judges honor father of Thai justice system
Chief Justice Suphian Jungkriangkrai saluted the father of the Thai justice system in this year’s Rapee Day ceremony in Pattaya. ...
Century-old bridge collapses in Sattahip
A 100-year-old Sattahip bridge collapsed under the weight of a 10-wheeled truck tried to drive across it loaded with 18 tons of salt. ...
9 months later, Sattahip soi still closed due to missing drain...
Sattahip villagers again took to the streets in protest over the Khet Udomsak district’s continued failure to replace stolen drain covers, which for...
Pattaya officials finally move against jet ski vendors
Pattaya officials have finally moved against the city’s many jet ski scam artists, ordering every vendor working the area’s beaches to register at...
Pattaya hopes to begin work on Central-Sukhumvit bypass in November
Pattaya officials are hoping a proposal to build a tunnel to relieve traffic congestion at the intersection of Central and Sukhumvit roads will...
2 officers connected to deadly Red Horse shootout awarded 30,000 baht...
Two Banglamung police officers connected to the hail of gunfire that killed two suspects in Naklua last month received 30,000 baht each in...
Australian woman narrowly escapes hotel room rape attempt
An Australian woman said she was awakened in her central hotel room by a naked Thai man trying to rape her. ...
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Classic Days Pattaya 2026 Charity Timeless automobiles meet social commitment on Pattaya’s beachfront
PATTAYA, Thailand – Lovers of classic cars and supporters of good causes can look forward to a special weekend as Classic Car Friends Pattaya,...
Oasis Beats Vol.2 Pool Party at Avani Pattaya Resort
Get ready to dive into the rhythm as Oasis Beats Vol.2 Pool Party takes over the poolside at Avani Pattaya Resort for an afternoon...
Running red lights remains a deadly habit on Pattaya roads, putting tourists directly in...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A motorcycle collision at the Central Pattaya intersection this week has once again highlighted a long-standing and dangerous problem on the...
Bus driver hospitalized after violent road rage attack in North Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 59-year-old bus driver has filed a police complaint after being chased and violently assaulted by a van driver during a...
Dark road claims young motorcyclist as unlit highway turns deadly in Sattahip
PATTAYA, Thailand – A poorly lit stretch of highway turned fatal on Sunday night when a motorcyclist slammed into the rear of a car...