Yearly Archives: 2011
KOTS downs KOTW
Dear Hillary, Hardly a week goes by without the KOTW person wanting to tell us all about how he lives in Thailand. I...
Free love for Hillary?
Dear Hillary, Do you believe in free love? I cannot decide whether you are a prude, or someone very liberated. Your replies are...
Sandman has doubts
Dear Hillary, Sorry I had to send this letter by motorcycle taxi, but I was afraid you might recognize me if I delivered...
Room maid becomes floor maid
Dear Hillary, My maid seems to be afraid of all time-saving appliances. I have tried to show her how to use the simple...
Grand Sole enlists city crane to assist in renovation
The Grand Sole Hotel enlisted the help of a city crane operator to help in its building-wide renovation. The 53-meter-tall crane was used...
New condo to grace Pattaya skyline
One of the latest projects to sprout up in the city is the Sixty-Six Condominium, currently under construction at a location just 300...
More new property in Phuket for Amari Estates, Thailand
Amari Estates, one of Thailand’s largest hotel and resort groups, has announced the expansion of its Baan Krating residential property brand in Phuket...
Mussolini. His part in my downfall
A little over a year ago, I reviewed “Mussolini. His part in my downfall” but having a request from a reader, here it...
Michael Jackson spotted on Pattaya’s Walking Street
Like Elvis, Michael Jackson may be gone, but he lives on in Pattaya. Chanapol Khongsri, 22, is one of the city’s best-known Michael...
Latest Stories
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...