Yearly Archives: 2011
The latest Ford Mustang
The face-lifted Ford Mustang was displayed at the Los Angeles motor show in November. An ‘evolutionary’ model it has updated styling, more on-board...
An SUV with attitude
The world seems to be heading towards SUV’s (other than Thailand where the pick-up reigns supreme), but the plebeian workhorse variety is being...
Kimi comes back to F1
Raikkonen is returning to F1 to drive for Lotus Renault, which will be called “Lotus” next year. Blurb sent out by Renault includes...
Mercedes-Benz kills off the overly expensive Maybach
An article, published by US news site Autoweek, quotes a “high ranking Mercedes-Benz source” as saying that the brand thinks it better to...
Top ‘overtakers’ in F1
In an attempt to make F1 more exciting, the FIA introduced KERS (Kinetic energy retrieval system) and DRS (Drag reduction system), to facilitate...
Autotrivia Quiz – Friday December 9 – December 15, 2011
Last week I asked which auto manufacturer produced vehicles with the J, K, L, M and N nomenclature? No clues as it was...
Fun day out at Amari Orchid’s annual boat trip
Amari Orchid Pattaya under the leadership of general manager David Cumming, together with his corporate sales team, the management and the staff, recently...
Reflection Jomtien Christmas Promotion this weekend
Pattaya’s Luxury Condominium project Reflection Jomtien Beach Pattaya will be hosting the Super Luxury Seascape Christmas Party at their development on 10-12 December...
1001 little ways to spend less and live well
This week’s book is 1001 little ways to spend less and live well (ISBN 978-1-84732-350-7, Carlton Books, printed in Dubai 2009). The compiler...
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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...
Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...
Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...
Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern
PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...