Yearly Archives: 2011
German defies doctor’s no-alcohol order, dies
A German deejay who defied a doctor’s order against drinking died after getting drunk at a Najomtien barbecue. Korber...
Pattaya marks AIDS Day with “Stop AIDS; Keep the Promise” parade
Public officials, educators and health professionals in Pattaya marked World AIDS Day with a parade, free condoms and information to curtail the spread of...
Pattaya ordains 102 monks for HM the King’s birthday
More than 100 men shaved their heads and donned white robes to honor HM the King on his birthday. ...
Harmless whale shark sets off panic on Rayong beach
Once common in the northern Gulf of Thailand, whale sharks have become so rare that when one appeared off the coast in Rayong,...
Sattahip residents, celebrities release turtles & fish for HM the King’s...
The Royal Thai Navy continued its effort to repopulate the Gulf of Thailand’s battered marine ecosystem, again releasing hundreds of turtles and thousands...
Local pols hope 3rd time proves charm for Naklua ‘Walking Street’
Culture Minister Sukamol Kunplome and other top local government officials kicked off the third attempt at turning the Old Naklua Market into a...
Big cleaning days set for Nava Nakhon Industrial Estate next week
PATHUM THANI, Dec 10 – The Nava Nakhon Industrial Estate in Pathum Thani has set its big cleaning days from December 14 to 16...
Room booking rates rise by 10% as festive winter season begins,...
BANGKOK, Dec 11 - Thailand's Association of Domestic Travel (ADT) said accommodation reservation rate has increased by only ten percent, despite the commencement of...
Sanyo Semiconductor closing Ayutthaya factory
BANGKOK, Dec 9 - Sanyo Semiconductor (Thailand) announced Friday that it would close its factory in Ayutthaya, north of Bangkok, after the facility...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...