Yearly Archives: 2015
Too much noise
Dear Thailand, Our recent holiday to Pattaya Thailand was ruined by cars with loud speakers advertising various businesses passing our hotel. One after the...
Imodium & water purifying tablets
Dear Editor, In reply to Dr. Iain Corness’s article: ‘420,000 die from food-borne disease’ in the online edition of the Pattaya Mail: Referring to...
Myths about global warming
Editor; Re: Irrelevant (PM Mailbag Friday, 18 December 2015) - I wish there was more space to educate you. However, here is the first...
ATM charges
Dear Sir, It’s the time to be jolly, just ask the bank fat cats. ATM charges are up from 180 baht to 200 for...
Live fully until 80
Editor; Re: 3 dimensional thinking (PM Mailbag Friday, 18 December 2015) - Best to live fully until 80 because there is damn little able...
Undesirable spin off
Editor; Re: Jomtien Beach facelift 50% complete (PM Friday, 11 December 2015) - The Jomtien Beach Facelift has spawned an undesirable spin off. The...
Do you understand Living Wills? Have you made yours?
There are people who believe that a Living Will in Thailand allows euthanasia. Nothing could be further from the truth. Unfortunately, there is confusion...
Scientists debate boundaries, ethics of human gene editing
Washington (AP) - Alternating the promise of cures for intractable diseases with anxiety about designer babies and eugenics, hundreds of scientists and ethicists from...
Place your bets, gentlemen
Dear Hillary, (Last week, Jack was complaining that every Thai girl was a rip-off) – My reply is do people who squander huge sums...
Latest Stories
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...