Yearly Archives: 2015
Pattaya beaches take on ‘70s look on Wednesdays
Pattaya-area beaches on Wednesdays have taken on a look not seen in decades as beach vendors remove all their deck chairs and umbrellas to...
TAT throws late New Year’s party
The Tourism Authority of Thailand threw a belated New Year’s party to thank businesses and the media for promoting its work in 2014. ...
Nongprue vendors trained to prepare “safe food”
About 70 Nongprue Sub-district food vendors learned about good hygiene and food safety during a seminar at the municipal office. Mayor Mai Chaiyanit opened...
Food vendors banned from Bali Hai after rat outbreak
Street vendors will be prohibited from selling food at Bali Hai Pier beginning Feb. 1 to prevent another invasion of rats after dark. More...
Pattaya honors 4,000 ‘second parents’ on Teacher’s Day
Calling teachers “a second parent to children,” former Culture Minister Sonthaya Kunplome honored and encouraged more 4,000 Pattaya teachers and educational administrators at a...
Sattahip child with ‘elephant man’ disease dies
A toddler afflicted with hydrocephalus was found dead in Sattahip, an apparent victim of his disease. Sawang Rojanathammasathan Foundation medics and police were called...
Prices of three categories of products already lowered due to cheaper...
BANGKOK, 20 January 2015 - Prices of three categories of goods, of which manufacturers have benefited from the drop in oil price, have already...
Lamphun sets up learning center discouraging the ‘slash and burn’ practice
LAMPHUN, 20 Jan 2015, The Department of Environmental Quality Promotion (DEQP) has established a learning center in Baanpuang Sub-district of Tunghuachang District in Lamphun...
No American apples with deadly bacteria found in Bangkok
BANGKOK, 20 January 2015 - The National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS) says no imported apples distributed by American companies are...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...