Yearly Archives: 2012
I of the Sun
I have often described the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand as the “Wild East”, so it brought a smile to my lips when I...
Let’s go to the movies – Friday December 21 –...
Now playing in Pattaya Life of Pi: (Scheduled) US, Adventure/ Drama – Get ready for this experience! You might also want to read...
General Kanit feted at ceremonies to mark his 69th birthday
The Permsub household was once again active as ever as hundreds of community leaders gathered to wish General Permsub the happiest of birthdays...
Solemnity and splendor augurs a lifetime of marriage bliss for Vathanai...
At a solemn ceremony held at St Nikolas Church on December 8, Pattaya’s most eligible bachelor Vathanai Vathanakul exchanged marriage vows with the...
South African vineyards headline latest Flair wine dinner
South African wines took the top shelf at the Flair restaurant’s latest wine dinner. Provided by Central Food Retail Co., the wine hails...
Collect garbage at night, not midday
Editor; Many Thais and Farangs on Jomtien Beach ask the Pollution Solution Group daily, why don’t garbage collections take place around midnight, rather...
Tax the churches
Editor; Tens of thousands of churches in the U.S. are sitting quietly not uttering a sound, while the government is in terrible state...
Who is responsible for digging holes in the roads?
Editor; Who is responsible for digging holes in the roads? And who is responsible for putting the road back the way it was?...
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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...