Yearly Archives: 2011
What makes for a car nut?
My wife asked me the other day, “How long have you been crazy about cars?” I thought about it for a while and...
Thailand Auto Industry on a surge
The vehicle production figures for Thailand in 2010 showed a very strong growth of just under 40 percent, year on year, with total...
Autotrivia Quiz – Fri 4 – 10 March 2011
Last week I mentioned that a particular car company began making cars in 1904 in the South London area (UK). They used a...
5 universities to offer join taxation course
Five area universities will jointly offer courses on taxation under an agreement signed last week. Burapha University, Kasetsart University’s...
Free public health services offered in Chaiyaporn Vithi
Pattaya public health officials have made another of their periodic house calls, this time in the Chaiyaporn Vithi neighborhood where they dispensed more...
Hotel managers meet to discuss Pattaya marketing strategy
General managers from more than 22 area hotels met last week to discuss sales, promotions and tourism industry issues at a networking meeting...
Frenchman arrested for ya ice possession
Pattaya police Sunday arrested a Frenchman for possession of crystal methamphetamines after stopping his motorbike for erratic driving. Sebastian...
2 men arrested with 479 fake watches
Two Trang men were arrested last Saturday with 479 fake watches they intended to sell to tourists at up to a 700 percent...
Mother, son injured by drunk driver
A mother and son were injured last Friday when a drunk driver smashed into their motorbike. Jom Konprakun, 38,...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...