Yearly Archives: 2012
British man commits suicide at central Pattaya shooting range
A British man died after turning a pistol on himself at a central Pattaya shooting range. Andrew Michael Davis, 42, was captured by...
Chonburi celebrates first King Ramkhamhaeng Day
Chonburi marked the first-ever King Ramkhamhaeng Day with a ceremony recalling the fabled ruler’s contributions to Thai history. Gov....
Children’s Day brings donations of toys, gifts, blood to Sattahip hydrocephalus...
Children’s Day was a happy one for two Sattahip kids stricken with hydrocephalus, one of whom not only received toys and cash, but...
Supposedly ‘protected’ mangrove preserve ignored by officials, polluted by neighbors
A supposedly “protected” marine preserve in Naklua is being damaged and polluted after Pattaya officials basically ignored it once signs against trespassing were...
45th elephant born at Nong Nooch
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden has another star attraction after popular elephant Duanpen gave birth to a new calf. Park...
Chonburi recalls ‘elephant battle’ of 1593 on Armed Forces Day
Chonburi marked Royal Thai Armed Forces Day with a commemoration of King Naresuan, who on the same date in 1593 felled a Burmese...
Pattaya celebrates teacher’s day at Indoor Stadium
Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome honored and encouraged more than 1,000 Pattaya teachers at a National Teacher’s Day celebration at the Pattaya Indoor Stadium. ...
2-year-old safe after getting lost in jungle
A 2-year-old was scratched and scared, but otherwise unhurt, after getting lost in a wooded area behind his preschool. ...
Miniature royal barges, royal history take center stage at new tourist...
A new museum and theater hopes to draw tourists to East Pattaya with its spotlight on the legacy of HM the King and...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...