Yearly Archives: 2016
Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra all-star concert at Ben’s
Leading members of the TPO will present an exciting concert of chamber music at Ben’s Theater, Jomtien on Sunday 20th November. They are Cooper...
Cheaper phones are fine – if top-end camera isn’t a must
New York (AP) - You can easily save hundreds of dollars on an Android phone - especially if you, like many people, don’t need...
Nongprue restarts market with free products
Nongprue’s already cheap open market became even a better deal Nov. 2 as merchants offered free products and services to “do good for Dad”.
Mai...
Marky makes his mark
The Golf Club weekly review
Monday, Oct. 31, Green Valley – Stableford
Green Valley is in great shape again and the lads had a perfect round...
German documentary explores transgender life in Thailand
A German media company got an in-depth understanding of how transgender people live and are accepted in Thailand during the filming of a documentary...
‘Doctor Strange’ dazzles with mind-bending visuals
Los Angeles (AP) - No affinity for superheroes or familiarity with Marvel mythology is required to enjoy the visual spectacle that is “Doctor Strange.” ...
Koh Larn ferries finally heeding safety rules, Pattaya officials claim
Koh Larn ferries finally are complying with safety regulations by keeping passenger numbers down and requiring everyone to wear life vests, Pattaya officials said.
City...
Gen Prawit: progress in ending illegal fishing pleases EU
Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has revealed the European Union (EU) is pleased with the government’s campaign against illegal, unreported,...
Anderson fast off the mark
Golf from The Growling Swan
Monday, Oct. 31, Treasure Hill – Stableford
1st John Anderson (29) 33pts
2nd Sal Brizzi (3) 32pts
3rd Glenn Henriksen (10) 31pts
4th Steve Younger (12) 31pts
Near...
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Thailand’s long term visas: A welcome mat or a quiet tax trap?
PATTAYA, Thailand - For years, Thailand has marketed itself as one of the world’s most accommodating destinations for long-term foreign residents. Retirees, digital nomads,...
Wenn Ersparnisse unantastbar werden: Wie thailändische Bankenregeln den Ruhestand von Expats verändern
PATTAYA, Thailand - Über viele Jahre galt das thailändische Ruhestandsvisum als eines der klarsten und unkompliziertesten Modelle des Landes. Die unausgesprochene Übereinkunft war einfach:...
Neujahrsansturm auf die Schiene: Thailands Bahnverkehr bewältigt Reiseandrang reibungslos
PATTAYA, Thailand — Thailands Eisenbahnsystem hat den starken Reiseverkehr zum Jahreswechsel auch am zweiten Tag der Feiertagsperiode problemlos bewältigt. Nach Angaben des Department of...
Volle Strände, leere Kassen bei Pattayas Kleinbetrieben
PATTAYA, Thailand - Mit dem Beginn der traditionellen Hochsaison zeigt sich Pattaya belebt wie gewohnt. Die Strände sind gut besucht, Touristen kommen weiterhin in...
Warme Sonne und frische Brisen sorgen für ideales Strandwetter in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - Pattaya erlebt derzeit freundliches und angenehmes Wetter. Warmer Sonnenschein und erfrischende Meeresbrisen locken zahlreiche Besucher an die Strände und schaffen ideale...