Yearly Archives: 2015
Craigie leads the way at Phoenix
PSC Golf from The Billabong Golf Bar Monday, Dec. 14, Phoenix - Stableford Our normal Monday round at Phoenix today, and with just three...
Buffalos race for glory & cash in Nongprue
The sound of hooves thundered around Lake Mabprachan again as Nongprue hosted its 12th annual buffalo races. Banglamung District Chief Chakorn Kanchawattana opened the...
Savills teams up with The Palm
Savills (Thailand) Limited recently announced its appointment as Property Management Company at The Palm, Wongamat Beach by Nova Group. The Palm is a luxury...
Dubai Marina is glitzy ‘Manhattan’ playground
Dubai, UAE (AP) - With its glistening skyscrapers and man-made waterways, Dubai Marina is a playground for the rich. Dubai’s rapid transformation from a...
Edith Piaf celebrated on 100th anniversary of her birth
New York (AP) - Edith Piaf would have turned 100 this month and never has she been more vital. The cabaret singer who once...
Michelle Yeoh reprises her role in ‘Crouching Tiger’ sequel
Beijing (AP) - Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh said Tuesday that she has been waiting many years to reprise her role in “Crouching Tiger, Hidden...
Classical Connections: Christmas presence
Music has become so much a part of Christmas festivities that it’s difficult to imagine Christmas without it. Or at least, without Christmas carols....
Keys and Strings at Ben’s
An appreciative audience recently enjoyed an evening of violin favourites at Ben’s Theater in Jomtien. The programme featured violinist Jonathon Glonek who made his...
‘Force Awakens’ satisfies fans, earns $14.1 million overseas
Los Angeles (AP) - “Star Wars” fans flooded cinemas around the world last Thursday for the first showings of the breathlessly anticipated seventh installment...
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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...