Yearly Archives: 2011
German GP this weekend
The (newer) Nurburgring is in use this weekend for the German Grand Prix. Up in the mountains, it is close to Michael Schumacher’s...
Forget the Chinese on bicycles – they’re now in Bugattis
Apparently the new Chinese traders are so rich, the German automakers are ramping up production of the luxury models as demand is greater...
What makes a classic?
For me, a classic is a car which has had significant impact on motoring history. It is also a vehicle which has been...
Now here’s a real classic
If you have a penchant for British sports cars, here is the ultimate in Thailand. I have known this car since its importation,...
Autotrivia Quiz – Friday 22 July – 28 July 2011
A couple of weeks back I asked which European country switched side of the road to drive on in September 1967. The first...
Siamese Memoirs – The Life and Times of Pimsai Svasti
For those who were not in Thailand in 1977, the name Pimsai Svasti may not ring any bells, but for those who followed...
Let’s go to the movies – Friday 22 July – 28...
News: SFX Cinema Pattaya Beach has opened a second 3D cinema. Now playing in Pattaya Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2:...
5 Pattaya school teams win at To Be No. 1 Dancercise...
Students from five Pattaya city schools and the Soi Kophai Community won tens of thousands of baht in prizes and plenty of accolades...
Diana Group brings dinner, yoga to CPDC
The Diana Group provided dinner and taught children yoga when hotel chain staff again visited the Child Protection and Development Center. ...
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Trump rules out military action on Greenland, drops tariff threats at Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland — U.S. President Donald Trump has backed away from using military force to seize Greenland and withdrawn threats to impose import tariffs...
Thai Anti-Fake News Center flags online scams and health misinformat
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) has released findings from the Anti-Fake News Center Thailand (AFNC) on false and...
Phuket Governor studies island waste-management model to support sustainable tourism
PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthithavorn has led a delegation to The Racha Hotel on Racha Yai Island to study its waste-management system,...
PM Anutin leads merit-making ceremony honoring Somdet Phra Maha Viravongse
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led a merit-making ceremony at Wat Ratchabophit in Bangkok to mark the 76th birthday of Somdet Phra...
Thai Constitutional Court clears Phumtham and Tawee of ethics violations
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Constitutional Court has cleared former Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and former Justice Minister Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong of allegations...