Yearly Archives: 2015
Baht not strong, other currencies weak
Editor; Re: Strong baht affecting tourism (PM Mailbag Friday, 06 February 2015) - If it were only 10%, yes. The ruble, and everyone knows...
Central Thai is official language of Thailand
Editor; Re: Don’t knock them for trying to help foreigners (PM Mailbag Friday, 06 February 2015) - Siamese language, also known as Central Thai,...
Why so loud?
Editor; Re: Another wonderful job of planning (PM Mailbag Friday, 13 February 2015) - Another noise to keep the kids awake Sunday nights, planners,...
Prices haven’t risen much
Editor; Re: Strong baht affecting tourism (PM Mailbag Friday, 06 February 2015) - Been going for 15 years and have not noticed any significant...
Criticized for not knowing native language in 62 countries?
Editor; Re: Don’t knock them for trying to help foreigners (PM Mailbag Friday, 06 February 2015) - “It is not their fault you cannot...
Russian tourists avoiding Thailand
Editor; Re: Strong baht affecting tourism (PM Mailbag Friday, 06 February 2015) - I don’t agree; the strong baht is a deterrent for tourists....
Edelweiss, Edelweiss (sing along if you wish)
The Sound of Music was a very successful movie starring Julie Andrews as the Austrian Maria Von Trapp, with the number Edelweiss remaining in...
Iberian Delights
A good many years ago, while wandering aimlessly in the streets of South London, I found myself in a small and dimly-lit wine-shop which...
Community Happenings – Friday February 20 – February 26, 2015
Events The next meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, February 22. Everyone is warmly welcome. Brad Walker will...
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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...