Yearly Archives: 2012
LIBOR
Given all the shenanigans recently of what has happened with Barclays et al, many people have asked me to explain exactly what LIBOR is...
HM the King delivers historic speech in appearance before his subjects
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Dec. 5 expressed confidence in Thailand’s future survival, unharmed, to maintain successive stability given the virtue in...
Miss Tourism World contestants visit Pattaya
Once again, Pattaya has attracted some of the world’s most beautiful women as sixty finalists in the Miss Tourism World beauty pageant made their...
Women’s Development Group offers vocational training
More than 50 women learned decoupage and pineapple carving as the Pattaya Women’s Development Group offered occupational training to members. ...
Sailor returns lost wallet to South Korean golfer
A Royal Thai Navy sailor earned the gratitude of a South Korean golfer when he returned the tourist’s wallet left in a Sattahip...
Sattahip villagers complain about water outage, despite paying large bills
More than 100 homeowners in Sattahip’s Country Hill development are without water despite paying what they call excessive bills to property managers. ...
Police hope observation tower puts teeth in much-touted Walking Street ‘safety...
Calling it a symbol of truly tighter security, Pattaya police are using their new observation tower to keep a better eye on tourists...
Pattaya marks 34th city anniversary
Pattaya marked the 34th anniversary of the founding of the city with a merit-making ceremony attended by city officials and residents. The Nov....
3 security guards questioned in drowning death of British ex-con off...
Three security guards were brought in for questioning in connection with the drowning death of a British ex-convict in the waters behind Walking...
Latest Stories
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...