Yearly Archives: 2016
Naklua ‘walking street’ market opens
Back from the dead, the Naklua “walking street” market is open again through Jan. 5.
The high-season showcase for the Naklua Market area was canceled...
Book stores booming since King’s passing
Pattaya book stores have been doing brisk business since the passing of HM King Bhumibol as Thais scoop up biographies and tales of the...
Driving Miss Daisy?
Dear Hillary,
This request for information may sound kinda silly, but for me it’s a big thing right now. Hubby and I have only been...
Autotrivia quiz
Last week I asked what is this car? From a famous manufacturer and still one of the biggest OEMs today. It was a T...
Deck the … Look out! Woman tries to run over decorating...
Connellsville, Pa. (AP) - State police say holiday music was blaring from a Pennsylvania woman’s car as she tore up the yard of her...
Australian firm to give up Thai gold mine, may go to...
Bangkok (AP) - An Australian mining company said Wednesday it is shutting down its gold mine in Thailand, laying off more than 1,000 workers...
Bridge for disabled officially given a go
The Department of Rural Roads has allocated 15 million baht to construct the long-delayed pedestrian bridge for the disabled over Sukhumvit Road.
Tithiwat Anuruthikul, head...
BCCT looks forward to 2017
The final networking this year for the combined Chambers of Commerce celebrated in the Amari grounds was a rather subdued ending for the 2016...
Rotten lake causes a stink in Nong Plalai
Something is rotten in Nong Plalai’s SP4 Village and residents say it’s a pond that has been turned into a sewer.
Denizens complained that the...
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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...