Yearly Archives: 2012
Autotrivia Quiz – Friday January 27 – February 2, 2012
Last week I asked what postwar icon had windows and roof (metal or canvas) as optional extras? The clue was to think mud. It...
Rangsit University international exchange students visit Royal Cliff
On January 16, eleven students from the Netherlands participating in Rangsit University’s International Exchange Program visited Royal Cliff Hotels Group for an educational seminar...
Air Force honors mayor, city workers for flood-relief assistance
Royal Thai Air Force officers honored 17 top Pattaya politicians and bureaucrats for their assistance in aiding victims of recent flooding in Bangkok....
Rotary program helps orphans learn English Down Under
Australian Embassy and Thai Airways assist to make dreams real In an ideal world every student in Thailand would receive English classes taught by...
Nigel helps Ban Pak Rak Puen
Occasionally, something out of the ordinary happens which brings a big smile to your face. In December, Pattaya Sports Club donated...
Bel Walton wins Regent’s writing competition
How much do you know about dolphins? The English Department at The Regent’s School organized a ‘Save the Dolphins’ research week for years 7,...
Yamaha Young Talent Competition kicks off Feb. 5
Hundreds of children and teens are expected to vie for scholarships and music lessons when the Yamaha Pattaya Young Talent Competition begins again...
Tache for Cash helps flood victims
Teachers at Garden International School helped raise more than 27,000 baht to help Thailand’s flood victims with a variety of weird and wonderful...
Bank of Thailand cuts key interest rate to stimulate post-flood economy
BANGKOK, Jan 25 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT), the country’s central bank, cut the policy interest rate Wednesday by 0.25 percentage points...
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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...