Yearly Archives: 2011
Is this real love?
Dear Hillary, Is there any real way to tell if these Thai girls really fancy you, or is it just an act? I...
Another ATM needing emptying
Dear Hillary, One of the women at work told me she needed some money as deposit for a unit close to work. It...
Singha and Carlsberg – what a combination
Dear Hillary, Is this Singha Jerry for real? I was thinking he might even have been that Mister Singha guy who used to...
Polarizers – circular and linear
I have often mentioned filters in this column, and there are many which can produce some spectacular images. However, many of them can...
The unknown sides of depression
When people hear the word ‘depression’, many think of sad, hopeless individuals unable to cope with a life event, living withdrawn, and crying...
A penniless ending?
I don’t know how many of you saw the following piece in the Bangkok Post? It went, “State hospitals in the southern province...
Climate Change – Have we got it right? Part 1
From the start, let me explain that I am not a scientist and I know nothing about global warming. However, I am concerned...
Central bank sees need for MPC to raise policy rate to...
The governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) last Wednesday conceded that the Monetary Policy Committee must raise the policy interest rate to...
3 more Thai players get wild cards into PTT Pattaya Open
The Organising Committee of the PTT Pattaya Open has announced 3 more wild cards for Thai players into the US$220,000 2011 PTT Pattaya...
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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...