Yearly Archives: 2011
12 rules for 12 months
We are approaching the end of the year, and it is time to look back and think what you can do to improve...
Statins are good for you
When I was in General Practice in Australia, the cholesterol-lowering drug Simvastatin became available. After telling patients to cut down on animal fats...
Ducati dealership opens in Pattaya
The 2010-model 848 Evo took center stage when Pro-Italian Motorsports opened Pattaya’s first Ducati showroom on Third Road Nov. 29. A total of 20...
Hi-Tech Industrial Estate kick starts operations
The Hi-Tech Industrial Estate last Thursday held an event announcing their readiness to resume operations and boost investor confidence after the park was...
Foreign investors seeking investment promotion rise
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BoI) on Thursday said the number of foreign investment projects applying for the agency’s investment privileges increased by 20...
Investment value of projects seeking privileges passes target to Bt600 billion:...
BANGKOK, Dec 7 – Some 1,630 investment projects sought privileges from Thailand’s Board of Investment (BoI) with a total investment value of Bt615.4 billion...
We’re forever blowing bubbles…
A bubble is created when more money flows into an asset than is commercially or structurally feasible or sustainable. An example...
Khomsan takes office as new Chonburi governor
Chonburi’s new governor, Khomsan Ekachai toured province’s temples, statues and institutions as he began his new term late last month. Accompanied by his...
Peeping Tom busted in Sukhumvit toilet
A 28-year-old gas station attendant looking for a cheap thrill instead got a visit from the police after being caught peeping at a...
Latest Stories
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...