Yearly Archives: 2011
Golden Opportunity?
Recently gold went through the roof and then fell off it. What to do? Is this a blip or has gold now reached...
PM Abhisit’s campaign trail swings through Pattaya
Touts record, promises more economic, tourism development Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva led top Democratic Party officials and candidates in July’s general election...
Thai, Australian navies tie up for AusThai 2011
With CARAT 2011 just concluded, the Royal Thai Navy launched another round of war games, this time with counterparts from Australia. ...
Only 100 expected to early vote in Banglamung
Only about 100 non-Banglamung District natives were expected to take advantage of early local voting for July’s general election, leaving others not originally...
City hall panel balks on proposed beach massage ban
After considering a ban on all massage vendors on Pattaya-area beaches, a city advisory panel stepped back to let legislators write new regulations...
Palang Chon to be listed 6th on July ballot
Officials from the new, Palang Chon “Chonburi Power” Party said they were pleased to have won the sixth slot on ballots for July’s...
More election signs damaged as election battle intensifies
For the second time in as many weeks, campaign signs for candidates in July’s general election have been destroyed by vandals supporting an...
Quick roadblock nets two alleged necklace snatchers
Quick-acting Banglamung Police nabbed two suspected gold thieves before they could escape in East Pattaya. Arnont Saengboonthai, 21, and...
Selfless strangers catch thief, save Polish tourist big loss
Selfless action from two strangers saved a Polish tourist from losing cash and valuables to a thief who broke into his Naklua hotel...
Latest Stories
Thailand’s 300 baht tourist fee: clarity, revenue, and the question of purpose
PATTAYA, Thailand - Thailand’s proposed 300-baht tourist entry fee has once again entered public discussion, not because the amount is controversial, but because the...
Brazen Pattaya kidnapping leaves Chinese real estate agent bound in luxury car, rescued by...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 35-year-old Chinese real estate agent narrowly escaped a violent kidnapping and robbery attempt in Pattaya after a supposed client turned...
Foreign paraglider snared on high-voltage power pole, knocks out electricity across Koh Larn near...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A dramatic rescue unfolded on Koh Larn, the popular island destination off Pattaya, after a foreign paraglider lost control and became...
Drunk foreign tourist found sleeping on Pattaya roadside as officials vow continued patrols
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal officers and police in Pattaya intervened after discovering a foreign tourist in an intoxicated state sleeping on the roadside in...
Pickup truck loses control, knocks down three power poles in Pattaya, paralyzing traffic
PATTAYA, Thailand – Traffic was brought to a standstill late Saturday night after a pickup truck lost control on a curve and crashed into...