Yearly Archives: 2011
Conservationists win over pro-development candidates in Nongprue elections
A slate of candidates from the Naklua Conservation Group upset pro-development hopefuls in Nongprue’s district elections. Six candidates from the Nongprue...
World Expo chief tours Pattaya area
Pattaya and Chonburi officials greeted the head of the group behind the World Expo with drums and elephants as they continue their bid to...
Fund Raising Religious Ceremony & Concert
On January 15, at Big C south Pattaya a huge number of devotees gathered to listen to 13 chapters of ancient tales highlighting Maha...
Police Descend on Gambling Den
As well as cracking down on drug use, Police are also continuing their ‘Zero tolerance’ on gambling. This time they descended...
New Guidelines for Entertainment Operators
On January 15, at city hall, deputy mayor Wuthisak Rermkijakarn chaired the 1st local business operators meeting amidst local entertaining venue owners and key...
SOS Rice 2010 is a Resounding Success
At the Lotus room of the Pattaya Redemptorist center, a press conference was held to declare the success of last years SOS Rice campaign....
Chinese Tourist Drowns on Koh Larn
Medical teams and Police rushed to Had Ta Waen Beach, Baan Koh Larn where a Chinese man was lying on the beach showing no...
Naklua walking street fair marks successful first year
On January 11 at City Hall, Mayor Itthipol Khunplome called a meeting to observe the results of the Naklua walking street fair held last...
Thai shipyard industry given government boost of confidence
On January 13, the director of the Industrial Business Development Unit, Uthai Piyawanitpong and his team made an official visit to Seat Boat Co....
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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...