Yearly Archives: 2011
Students learn from each other at cultural visit
Students from an international school in Pattaya showed how global they really are - by going abroad for a cultural exchange trip. ...
Abusing your protective cover
I was prompted to write about this subject after seeing so many European tourists sporting a wonderful red colored skin, with contrasting white...
Why are there so many lady-boys in Thailand?
Dear Hillary, Why are there so many lady-boys in Thailand? Everywhere you go there seems to be a lady-boy these days. Every bar...
This next one came to my desk via a circuitous route...
This next one came to my desk via a circuitous route from the Editor. Dear Ed; Reference Mr. Fellners column “Staying happy in...
My expat mates are all married to Thai women
Dear Hillary, My expat mates are all married to Thai women, and we have a gathering at least once a week. It used...
I have just found out that my husband
Dear Hillary, I have just found out that my husband has been having regular massages at a massage salon close to his work....
Why are Thai women so noisy?
Dear Hillary, Why are Thai women so noisy? I always thought they were nice quiet creatures, but they certainly aren’t. They shout at...
Welcome to the Third Dimension
Photography is a two dimensional art form. Height and width and that’s it, I’m afraid. To get the three dimensions of height, width...
The eyes have it
Beautiful eyes in the face of a handsome woman are like eloquence to speech. Edward George. Eyes are the central focal point of the...
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Merry Christmas 2025 Message from the Mayor of Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – On the joyful occasion of Christmas, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to the people of Pattaya, as well...
American tourist hurt in Pattaya sidewalk fall, left without help as medical bills soar
PATTAYA, Thailand — A 77-year-old American aircraft engineer has been left seriously injured and bedridden after tripping on an unstable sidewalk under construction in...
Pattaya officials seize unlicensed beach chair rentals to protect public space
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City officials have stepped up enforcement along Pattaya Beach, seizing mats and chairs rented to tourists without permission as part...
Pattaya steps in as residents protest noisy lion and dragon dance soliciting
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal enforcement officers have taken action against a group performing lion and dragon dances to solicit money without permission in...
Serious morning crash forces closure of North Pattaya intersection, multiple injuries reported
PATTAYA, Thailand — Traffic was brought to a standstill on Wednesday morning, December 24, after a serious accident at the Prinya Intersection on North...