Yearly Archives: 2016
The cost of living forever!
Woody Allen, a famous American comedian said, “I’m not afraid of dying; I just don’t want to be there when it happens.” Unfortunately, death...
Long-delayed robotic parking garage finally opens
The long-delayed automated parking garage at Bali Hai Pier is finally open to the public, but so far, it’s only about a third full.
The...
Sattahip grieves for HM the King
Sattahip residents united to grieve and pray for Thailand’s beloved late king.
Tassanee Khunkorn, abbot of Sattahip Temple, led the Oct. 14 ceremony with District...
Traders warned not to overcharge black clothes
Traders have been warned not to overprice their black clothes which are now in high demand as Thai people flock to markets, department stores,...
Punctuation Day at GIS
Students from Garden International School (GIS) practised their Kung Fu punctuation as part of a day filled with commas, brackets and question marks.
Punctuation Day...
Pattaya mourns HM the King
Pattaya will be a far quieter place over coming months as the city joins the rest of Thailand in mourning His Majesty King Bhumibol...
PM: King’s passing way is the biggest loss and sorrow for...
Bangkok - His Majesty the King’s passing away on Thursday is the biggest loss and sorrow for the Thai people throughout the country since...
Naval Rating School makes merit in honor of His Majesty
The Naval Rating School offered food to monks and prayed for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at a ceremony in Sattahip.
Academy commander...
Facebook’s Oculus to start selling hand controllers
San Francisco (AP) - Facebook says it’s working to make virtual reality more social as the industry gets more crowded.
With a host of leading...
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Fabulous Pattaya 103 signs off FM and embraces the digital future
PATTAYA, Thailand - At the close of the year, a familiar sound on Thailand’s FM dial is fading into history. Fabulous Pattaya 103, widely...
When a new visa tangibly reduces Thai tax risk
A year opening lesson from a real expat case in Pattaya
The beginning of the year is often a moment of reflection for expatriates living...
Neujahrsreiseverkehr bringt Thailands Fernstraßen an ihre Belastungsgrenze
PATTAYA, Thailand – Zum Jahreswechsel herrscht auf Thailands Straßen und an den großen Verkehrsknotenpunkten Hochbetrieb. Der staatliche Busbetreiber des Landes rechnet am heutigen Tag...
Neujahrsansturm füllt Boote und Anlegestellen auf dem Weg nach Koh Larn
PATTAYA, Thailand – Bereits in den frühen Morgenstunden herrschte am Laem-Bali-Hai-Pier in Pattaya reger Betrieb, als zahlreiche thailändische und internationale Touristen zur Überfahrt nach...
British tourist arrested after assaulting ride-hailing driver near Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night assault near Pattaya’s Walking Street has once again raised concerns about aggressive behavior in the city’s busiest nightlife areas,...