Yearly Archives: 2013
Lighthouse back on track at March event
The focus was certainly on the March Lighthouse networking event as the last meeting was not without its problems. However, the committee made...
Taking care of the poorest of the poor
“We work with the poorest of the poor,” says Cesca Tompkins who runs the Mercy Center - Pattaya with her husband Kevin. The Mercy...
A big blow for Sister Joan
It was Sr. Joan’s 80th birthday March 5 and around 80 of her friends and well-wishers hid in Jameson’s Irish Pub to surprise...
Two tickets to the front stalls
Dear Hillary, I’ve been on my own for a while. I came over here after my wife left me in the UK. I’m...
Who’s right?
Dear Hillary, I had a big argue with my GF this morning and I walked out angry. I know that when I go...
Mia Noi for sale or rent?
Dear Hillary, I know lots of fellers have a girl on the side (mia noi), but what I want to know is how...
Thai way or the highway
Dear Hillary, Seems people come to Thailand for some local ‘flavor’ but then want to change everything to suit their jolly old ‘wherever.’...
House in whose name?
Hi Hillary, Regarding buying houses in “her” name. Here I give my own Senf (mustard) to this hot and controversial topic, but slightly...
Golden Glow portraits can be gold in your piggy bank
Portraiture is an exacting photographic art, and not to be confused with happy snaps of your wife and children. A portrait has to...
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Pattaya installs beachfront rinse stations to improve tourist comfort and cleanliness
PATTAYA, Thailand – Visitors to Pattaya can now enjoy greater convenience after the city introduced new beachfront rinse stations designed to improve comfort and...
American pedestrian seriously injured in late-night crash near Central Pattaya tunnel
PATTAYA, Thailand – A foreign man was seriously injured after being struck by a car while attempting to cross a busy road near the...
Pattaya upgrades drainage points to tackle flooding risk on key road
PATTAYA, Thailand – City officials in Pattaya are accelerating efforts to address persistent flooding by upgrading drainage infrastructure along a key transport route.
Mayor Poramet...
Pattaya launches 100% helmet campaign ahead of Songkran to curb road accidents
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police in Pattaya have launched a major road safety campaign ahead of the Songkran and Wan Lai celebrations, aiming to reduce...
Pattaya set for traffic wave as Songkran free toll policy kicks in
PATTAYA, Thailand – Travellers heading to Pattaya during the Songkran holiday will benefit from a wide range of free transport services and travel measures,...