Yearly Archives: 2013
Jet-ski anti-scam committee approves stronger mandatory-insurance system
The committee tasked with resolving Pattaya’s long-running jet ski scandal has approved a revised insurance scam that would force watercraft vendors to carry policies...
Old, new generations vie for Walking Street neighborhood council
The owner of two Soi Diamond go-go bars will face off Sunday against a “new generation” to run Walking Street neighborhood council. Sunthorn...
Pattaya to launch homeless sweeps twice monthly
City and police agencies plan to sweep Pattaya’s streets for homeless people twice a month, placing repeat offenders into shelters or deporting them....
Cabinet to consider scaled-down bus program for disabled in Feb.
The Thai Cabinet next month is expected to consider a scaled-down Transport Ministry proposal to add public buses nationwide dedicated to moving the...
Contemporary art exhibition slated for Jan. 29-Feb. 7
Contemporary artists will compete for royal recognition in the third Royal Exhibition Honoring HM the King, Jan. 29-Feb. 7 at Central Festival Pattaya...
Banglamung chief promoted to Chonburi permanent secretary
Bureaucrats and political officials congratulated outgoing Banglamung District Chief Chawalit Saeng-Uthai as he took office as Chonburi’s new permanent secretary. ...
City lowers beach footpath, adds ramps in Jomtien
Pattaya workers improved accessibility for the disabled at Jomtien Beach, widening the footpath and adding ramps. A team of 10 employees set to...
Human-trafficking police arrest Thai, capture 12 Cambodians
Police rounded up a dozen illegal Cambodians and arrested a Thai woman who allegedly put them to work as beggars in Si-Mum-Muang market....
Drunk Belgian jailed for stealing band’s tips, resisting arrest
A Belgian ex-policeman was thrown in the drunk tank after being caught stealing employee tips at a Soi 8 bar then resisting arrest....












