Yearly Archives: 2015
Introducing a bit of culture into the column
Satnav by Pam Ayres I have a little Satnav, It sits there in my car A Satnav is a driver’s friend, it tells you...
How VW is going to fix the diesel-gate problem
The report from Germany is that there are two steps to this fix, with the obvious one being new engine software that will remove...
21 race calendar confirmed for F1 in 2016
20 March: Melbourne, Australia 3 April: Bahrain, Bahrain 17 April: Shanghai, China 1 May: Sochi, Russia 15 May: Barcelona, Spain 29 May: Monte Carlo,...
Raimon Land launches The Lofts Asoke, posts third quarter profit
Leading high-end real estate company Raimon Land PCL has unveiled The Lofts Asoke, a high rise development valued at THB 3.2 billion, bringing total...
Global construction market to grow US$8 trillion by 2030
A newly released report titled ‘Global Construction 2030’ forecasts the volume of construction output will grow by 85% to US$15.5 trillion worldwide by 2030,...
Consumer Protection Board steps up effort to help home buyers
The Consumer Protection Board has pledged to help home buyers who have been taken advantage of by real estate developers and given them basic...
Michael Caine reflects on ‘Youth’ and old age
New York (AP) - Michael Caine sits down for lunch at the St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York clutching a copy of the...
Classical Connections: And all I ask is a Tall Ship…
The other day I was looking at some of those stunning seascapes by Ivan Aivazovsky, the nineteenth century Russian painter, who’s regarded as one...
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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...
Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...
Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...
Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern
PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...