Yearly Archives: 2015
Lover’s boyfriend suspected in burglary of American’s apartment
Police suspect a Thai man who burglarized an elderly American man’s Pattaya apartment was a friend of a woman the expat brought home several...
Immigration launchers crackdown on overstays
Immigration police during the holiday period launched a major crackdown on tourists overstaying their visas. Immigration Division 3 commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Thamrong Sangwattanakul...
Indy Walking Street arts market opens in North Pattaya
A new market aimed at the arts and creativity has opened on Second Road. Indy Walking Street, near the Tiffany Theatre, opened Dec. 20,...
Kankheha Thepprasit Market does brisk holiday business
Tourists and locals alike scooped up clothing and accessories for holiday gifts at Kankheha Thepprasit Market. Shoppers ranging from teenagers to senior citizens said...
Navy impounds 3 Thai boats for breaching IUU fishing rules
The navy seized three Thai boats violating new rules aimed at preventing illegal fishing practices. The Thailand Maritime Enforcement Coordinating Center’s patrol boat Tor...
Chonburi media recognizes supporters at year-end party
The Chonburi Press Association acknowledged media supporters during 2015 at its annual year-end party. Association President Padungsak Thanthrawornsin hosted the Dec. 21 party at...
Police, military sweep through Pattaya for holidays
Chonburi’s police superintendent dispatched a large group of officers, soldiers and volunteers to spread out across Pattaya to round up criminals and prevent crimes...
2015 market winners, losers: Tech soars, old guard stumbles
New York (AP) - In a flat year overall for stocks, there was still plenty of excitement to be enjoyed - or endured -...
In Tech: AI research center, Android Pay, OneDrive storage
Three billionaires who launched PayPal and then went on to even greater success in their next ventures are now trying to make sure that...
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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...
Oasis Beats Pool Party at Avani Pattaya Resort 27 December
Ticket & Entry Packages
Entry Package
THB 550++
• no sunbed
• Includes: 1 drink
Ladies Entry Package: THB 800++
Includes: Entry + Sunbed + 1 drink (glass of...
Warng Warng Taiwanese Shabu: just 30 minutes drive from Pattaya
BANCHANG, Thailand - Warng Warng Original Taiwanese Shabu is a family-owned restaurant near Phala Beach, Ban Chang, a refreshing alternative to the familiar Pattaya...
Thailand’s rule of law stands still as the world moves on
BANGKOK, Thailand - On 17 December in Bangkok, a new report quietly confirmed what many people in Thailand already feel in their daily lives:...
Pattaya’s Soi Siam Country Club Road resurfacing nears completion with final manhole adjustments
PATTAYA, Thailand – Motorists passing through Phornprapanimit Road or Soi Siam Country Club in Pattaya may notice construction crews carefully cutting around manhole covers...