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Yearly Archives: 2015

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Dear Hillary, Saw another living dead expat this morning with two young lovelies, one each side, keeping him upright walking down the street. I...

Brazil’s party fails to mask troubles beneath the surface, Part 2

Another case of debt As happened in Spain during the growth years,1 the private sector began to accumulate debt at an astounding rate –...

US will retain GSP benefits on certain products from Thailand

The United States has announced that it will retain GSP coverage for 9 categories of Thai products, urging the private sector to make the...

THA sets room discounts, road shows to boost tourism

Members of the Thai Hotels Association Eastern Region discussed room discounts and promotional “road shows” to boost tourism once the ASEAN Economic Community launches...

Pattaya reviews 2015-16 schools budget

Pattaya officials reviewed the budget for the city’s public schools, focusing on spending for overtime, services, travel, and teacher training. Deputy Mayor Wattana Chantanawaranon...

Chonburi gov’t, businesses sign anti-corruption pledge

Chonburi government and business leaders signed a pledge to jointly battle corruption. Gov. Khomsan Ekachai inked the pact Sept. 30 with the Chonburi Chamber...

Final search fails to find missing sailors

Helicopter crews and divers took a final shot at finding four crewmen of a containership that sank near the mouth of the Chao Phraya...

Sidewalk repaired on Sukhumvit Soi 7

Even as another tropical storm bore down on Thailand, Pattaya workers scrambled to fix damage from last month’s storm, digging up and repairing the...

Pattaya to spend 1.1m baht to repair Naklua Bridge

Pattaya will spend 1.1 million baht to repair the Naklua Bridge. Erosion from flooding caused by heavy rain has damaged the bridge’s foundation, creating...

Latest Stories

Transgender fight outside Pattaya home disturbs family, owner calls for police action

PATTAYA, Thailand — A South Pattaya resident has expressed frustration after repeated incidents of public fighting outside their home in Soi Kor Pai 2....

Wild brawl erupts among Russian tourists in Jomtien, friend knocked out while trying to...

PATTAYA, Thailand — Chaos broke out in front of a convenience store at the entrance of Jomtien Soi 15 late on January 8, when...

Tolerance has broken Pattaya’s streets

PATTAYA, Thailand – Every major festival in Pattaya follows the same script: bright lights, big crowds, and official talk of “order” and “safety.” Then...

Rubbish fire breaks out in Jomtien as illegal dumping persists

PATTAYA, Thailand – A firefighter from Pattaya City was injured while responding to a fire involving dry grass and a pile of garbage in...

Heartbreaking Pattaya house fire leaves elderly couple escaping death by seconds

PATTAYA, Thailand — A late-night house fire narrowly spared the lives of an elderly couple in Nongprue on January 10. At around 10 p.m.,...