Yearly Archives: 2015
Abe Nonsense?
Many of Shinzo Abe’s fellow party members disagreed with his decision1 when he dissolved the Diet in November. But the gamble paid off and...
Officials hope to begin Pattaya Beach refill, drainage pipe upgrade in...
Local officials hope to begin work on simultaneously refilling Pattaya Beach with sand and laying new beachfront drainage pipes in March. Top city officials,...
Traffic-management plans laid for tunnel-construction zone
One-way streets come to East Pattaya Pattaya and regional police, and the Department of Rural Roads agreed on a traffic-management system aimed at relieving...
56 Chonburi groups offer ideas to NRC
The National Reform Council took a break from drafting Thailand’s new constitution to hear from representatives from 56 Chonburi organizations about what they thought...
100 rats killed at Bali Hai in 1st sweep
A city campaign to exterminate a rat infestation at Bali Hai Pier paid off with more than 100 rodents caught or killed in the...
Parinya takes over as Sattahip district chief
Sattahip residents and public officials welcomed Parinya Photsat as the region’s new district chief. Permanent Secretary Kritsana Yusek led civil servants, police, village chiefs...
New Pattaya police chief tells officers to stop taking bribes
New Pattaya police chief, Pol. Col. Sukthat Pumpunmuang told officers to stop taking bribes and focus on snatching thefts and tourist druggings to clean...
Labor Ministry check finds no illegals in Samae San fishing fleet
More than 20 government and private-sector organizations inspected the fishing fleets of Sattahip’s Samae San Sub-district to look for human trafficking. Deputy Labor Minister...
Koh Larn restaurant owner surrenders for firing a gun
A Koh Larn restaurant owner surrendered to police for shooting a gun amidst tourists to break up a fight between his brother-in-law and local...
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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...