Yearly Archives: 2013
WYSIWYG – the first rule of photography?
If there ever was a “rule” of photographic composition that is ignored by most photographers, it is WYSIWIG. By breaking this rule you...
Another good reason to avoid being an orphan
The medical fraternity realized many years ago that some medical conditions ran in families. I recently mentioned Dupuytrens Contracture, which we have managed...
Transport Ministry orders Marine Department shakeup
There are more than 1,000 speedboats operating in the Pattaya area, as well as almost 500 jet skis. A top Transport Ministry official ordered...
Sattahip officials raid snake farm selling snake blood to randy tourists
Sattahip officials raided a snake farm where tourists were caught drinking cobra blood to increase their sexual potency. Permanent Secretary Krtisana Yusukh led...
Bureaucrats told to better balance Pattaya tourism, environment
Pattaya bureaucrats were told they must do more to mitigate the impact of tourism and industry on the environment at a two-day seminar...
Speedboat drivers blame each other for accident that injured 20 Koreans
The drivers of two boats involved in last month’s collision of two speedboats off Koh Larn are pointing fingers at each other, denying...
Lucky lizard freed from Sattahip hole in wall
Animal-rescue officers knocked down walls to save a giant lizard stuck in a Sattahip house. Arunee Sroijit, 42, called Sawang Rojthummasathan officials April...
Beach chair vendors admit to nearly doubling prices for rentals
Sun worshippers are complaining that increasing numbers of beach chair vendors are charging 20 baht more than the city-mandated rental rate of 30 baht....
3 marines killed in south return to Sattahip base
The bodies of three marines killed by a booby-trapped bomb in Thailand’s restive south have been returned to Sattahip Naval Base. Lt. Chaisit...
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Pattaya Walking Street security guards banned from using violence amid rising tourist assault concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist police, local authorities, and entertainment venue operators have jointly held a high-level meeting to strengthen safety measures in Walking Street...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo keeps wildlife cool with fruit ice treats and enrichment activities
PATTAYA, Thailand – Khao Kheow Open Zoo, located just about a one-hour drive from Pattaya, has launched special heat-relief measures for wildlife as temperatures...
Students explore Pattaya’s smart city vision during City Hall study visit
PATTAYA, Thailand – City secretary Phumpipat Kamolnat, together with assistant secretary Pittaya Piromon, welcomed a group of international students and teachers from Regent International...
Pattaya police nab suspect in violent street robbery of female model amid shocking claims
PATTAYA, Thailand – Banglamung police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a street robbery involving a female model in Pattaya, following a...
Pattaya to host beach parade for Miss Grand Thailand 2026 winner on April 17
PATTAYA, Thailand – City officials are preparing for a major beachfront celebration parade to honor the winner of Miss Grand Thailand 2026, set to...