Yearly Archives: 2014
Pattaya hotels ring in New Year with finery, jungle rhythms
While tens of thousands counted down to 2014 at Bali Hai Pier, even more tourists rang in the New Year at Pattaya hotels, which...
Baht will continue to slide
Editor; Re: Thai baht firms up after dissolution announcement (PM Tuesday, 10 December 2013) - My observations over the last 34 yrs., the baht...
Eat your sprouts
Editor; Letters to the editor reminds me of people in a Dr’s waiting room. Everyone wants to know what your ailment is. Over the...
Re not giving anything away
Sir, Sean Murphy (PB 27/12) has corrected some of George Best’s mistakes but both seem to be oblivious to the fact that there is...
No country for old men?
Editor, Here in the UK last night on Channel 4 TV News, there was a feature on the growing number of UK and European...
Farang conceit
Editor: Re: Turmoil in Thailand (PM Mailbag 27 December) – It’s disappointing that Pattaya Mail’s only comment on the current political impasse was a...
Tired of over regulation
Editor: Re: Enforce no smoking laws (PM Friday, 27 December 2013) - You know... a lot of us are here because we are tired...
Pheu Thai not that democratic
Editor; Re: NY Times brands current protests in Thailand undemocratic movement (PM Saturday, 21 December 2013) - Pheu Thai isn’t that democratic at all,...
This has gone on too long
Editor; Re: Chiang Rai-Khon Kaen bus plunges off Phetchabun bridge; 32 dead (PM Monday, 30 December 2013) - It’s about time they fitted tachometers...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...