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Not a place I will invest my money

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Editor; Re: Dangerous traffic stop (PM Mailbag Friday, 08 March 2013) - I’ve been here a week and was looking at buying a...
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Irish Descendants in Australia

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Editor; Re: I’m Irish, too (PM Mailbag, Friday, 15 March 2013) - Irish Descendants in Australia - not only were Irishmen sent to...
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Congratulations Joan

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Editor; Re A Big Blow for Sister Joan (PM Friday, 15 March 2013) - Well done Mary Pierce for organising this event to...
The superintendent of Pattaya’s tourist police, Lieutenant Colonel Aroon Promphan (left), has announced the appointment of Wayne Walton to be the new group leader of Pattaya’s Foreign Tourist Police Assistants (FTPA). Wayne, 45, has many years’ experience of UK policing including UK Royal Protection, and additional experience in the private sector organizing Close Protection for various dignitaries. Wayne said, “I am honoured to take over leadership of FTPA in Pattaya following the resignation of Rey Dominguez who will be spending more time in the USA. I hope to involve many more people in FTPA in the future to make the team more dynamic and professional.” He explained that the 45 member-strong FTPA had a priority to recruit more Russian-speaking members in view of the changing visitor profile on Walking Street. The role of the auxiliary FTPA is to assist the regular tourist police, principally at the mobile unit on Walking Street, dealing with general tourist questions as well as assisting with visitors’ difficulties and helping to keep public order as and when necessary. They also work with Thai tourist police volunteers. In recent years, FTPA has attempted to become more professional with a lengthy induction programme and regular ongoing training and meetings. Applicants must possess a one year visa in Thailand and have police clearance from their home country. There is a strict disciplinary code and a detailed manual of correct procedures. Most FTPA have police, army or security backgrounds or have other relevant skills such as foreign language fluency or diplomatic experience. Barry Kenyon, the press officer said, “Most people remember the famous TV series Big Trouble in Thailand, but FTPA has evolved in many ways since then. Wayne has a big task ahead in ensuring the organization is progressive and up-to-date, but he’s surely the right man for the job. Pattaya is now attracting huge numbers of Russian, Indian and Chinese tourists and our structures need to take account of that.”
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New leader for Foreign Tourist Police Assistants

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The superintendent of Pattaya’s tourist police, Lieutenant Colonel Aroon Promphan (left), has announced the appointment of Wayne Walton to be the new group leader...
Wine & Dine

Chrysanthemum

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The name “Chrysanthemum” refers to a genus of flowers, and the “Chrys” part refers to gold.  So it was with some interest that...
Sainte-Eulalie de Cruzy. (Photo: Francois Werth)
Wine World

North of the Border

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Next time you visit Toulouse to see how they’re getting along with your custom-built Airbus, rent a car for the day and drive...
Khun Ocha's Cookbook

Pork Cordon Bleu

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Pork “cordon bleu” is a simple, yet satisfying dish for both the cook and the diners.  “Cordon bleu” is from L’Ordre des Chevaliers du...
Students hold up their represented countries.
Education

Regent’s School hosts their first MUN Conference

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In the first Saturday of March, Regent’s hosted their very first Mock United Nations (MUN) conference with students from St. Andrews International School....
The rider, Herb, is being taught how to pull her reins from right to left using coloured reins. This will teach her how to steer her own pony through cones.
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Riding instructors training be to equine assisted therapists

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Horse Lovers Club Many disabled people benefit from riding, some from the therapy it gives, others by actually learning to ride. The...
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Latest Stories

Пьяная путаница: гостья уснула не в своём отеле в Паттайе

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ПАТТАЙЯ, Таиланд – Сотрудники муниципальных служб Паттайи были вызваны в один из отелей после того, как персонал сообщил о найденной внутри помещения сильно пьяной...

Жара и дымка накрывают север Таиланда, Паттайя переживает жару с локальными грозами

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ПАТТАЙЯ, Таиланд – Паттайя ожидает жаркую погоду днём с возможностью локальных гроз, пока большая часть Таиланда находится под влиянием интенсивной жары и дымки, сообщает...

Русские туристы меняют Паттайю круглый год

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ПАТТАЙЯ, Таиланд – Российские туристы стали одной из самых заметных групп, поддерживающих жизнь Паттайи в постпандемический период. Их присутствие помогает сохранять поток посетителей и...

Таиланд вводит жёсткий контроль на дорогах с 1 апреля

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ПАТТАЙЯ, Таиланд – С 1 апреля 2026 года дорожная полиция Таиланда начнёт строгое общенациональное применение правил дорожного движения, нацелившись на 10 ключевых нарушений, которые...

Таиланд сокращает безвиз до 30 дней и бьёт по злоупотреблениям

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ПАТТАЙЯ, Таиланд – Министерство иностранных дел Таиланда готовит масштабные изменения в безвизовой системе: предлагается сократить срок пребывания для иностранных туристов с 60 до 30...
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