Yearly Archives: 2015
S-Fifty Cloud starts 5th phase
Urbanscape Real Estate Developer Co. has launched the fifth phase of its S-Fifty Cloud condominium project, an eight-story 100-million-baht building on Sukhumvit Soi 50....
Churchill and Empire
Lawrence James, the author of Churchill and Empire, Portrait of an Imperialist (ISBN 978-1-7802-2481-7, Phoenix Publishers, 2014) has released this book on Winston Churchill...
One night in Bangkok with Avenged Sevenfold
Having been lucky enough to attend the recent Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) concert at the Impact Area in Bangkok on January 20, I came away...
Glamour comes to Jomtien courtesy of Riviera Group
It was like a scene from Cannes: stretch limousines, red carpet, sequined gowns, tuxedos, a string quartet, models, world class entertainment, flashing of lights...
Swimming should be taught at an early age
Editor; Re: Warning signs go up on area beaches (PM Friday, 16 January 2015) - Sure everyone should be able to swim and it...
Strong baht affecting tourism
Editor; Re: Gov’t working to boost tourism, Thai PM says (PM Sunday, 25 January 2015) - Just where are you going to get the...
Don’t knock them for trying to help foreigners
Editor; Re: What does this street sign mean? (PM Mailbag Friday, 016 January 2015) - I understand your frustration at getting fined as I...
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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...