Yearly Archives: 2011
Thailand as Asian Hub
Editor; Asia has become a major player in rewriting the global economy crisis response script, with China and India in the spotlight taking...
Trying to eradicate polio worldwide
Dear Editor, Re Eric Bahrt’s letter concerning polio vaccine in your issue of 11th March. Dear old Eric Bahrt, forever quoting selected obscure...
23rd International Olympiad in Informatics to be held this summer at...
Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Hall (PEACH), under the flagship of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group, has been selected as the official venue for...
Jerry’s “dicktionary”
A note to you Hillary: In Thailand, just like other countries, words translated to English from Thai or another outstanding example - Arabic,...
More spellings
Dear Hillary, Actually, the correct spelling for the trans gendered person is kathoey. So, both of you are wrong. When the word is...
English emails
Dear Hillary, One of my workmates and I came to Thailand for two weeks over Xmas. We did what two young blokes do...
Brewers Droop?
Dear Hillary, As I am now in my early 50’s it is becoming noticeable that my tummy is getting that little bit larger....
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX77
At what stage does a camera cease to record ‘real’ images and instead present the photographer something that has been ‘photoshopped’ before even...
Painful urination
There are many euphemisms for urinating (to use the ‘correct’ term). One I really do love is having a twinkle! It is amazing...
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...