Yearly Archives: 2016
Golf between the showers
PSC Golf from Siam Country Resort Pattaya
Tuesday, Sept. 20, Treasure Hill – Stableford
On Tuesday we went to Treasure Hill and driving up on the...
Meat Loaf talks stage collapse, new album and musical
London (AP) – Meat Loaf made headlines when he collapsed on tour, something which surprised him more than the actual fall.
That was June and...
Handymen, home care helps seniors trying to age in place
Washington (AP) - Where you live plays a big role in staying independent as you age. Now researchers say an innovative program that combined...
Guidetti’s hot form continues
IPGC Golf from The Tara Court Golf Group
Sunday, Sept. 18, Green Valley – Stableford
We were lucky here today at Green Valley as we got...
AFG looks at IP
The Automotive Focus Group (AFG) has managed to keep its focus on matters which can affect its members, and this month’s seminar covered “Challenges...
Nature’s wrath takes toll on roads
The result of nature’s wrath was on full display in Pattaya as three days of rain left behind potholes, other road damage and eroded...
Ex-PM guest of honor at Dusit convention
H.E. Chuan Leekpai (2nd right), Former Prime Minister of Thailand was welcomed by Neoh Kean Boon (right), GM of the Dusit Thani Pattaya on...
More important issues need attention
Editor;
Re: Pattaya City to relaunch campaign to reclaim beach from vendors (PM September 24, 2016) - Curious, I thought the Tuesday closings were ongoing...
Archie Dunlop turns 94
Thursday September 22 marked the celebration of Archie Dunlop’s 94th birthday bash at The Venue Residence in Jomtien Complex. Doors were open at 7:30pm...
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Thailand’s 300 baht tourist fee: clarity, revenue, and the question of purpose
PATTAYA, Thailand - Thailand’s proposed 300-baht tourist entry fee has once again entered public discussion, not because the amount is controversial, but because the...
Brazen Pattaya kidnapping leaves Chinese real estate agent bound in luxury car, rescued by...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 35-year-old Chinese real estate agent narrowly escaped a violent kidnapping and robbery attempt in Pattaya after a supposed client turned...
Foreign paraglider snared on high-voltage power pole, knocks out electricity across Koh Larn near...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A dramatic rescue unfolded on Koh Larn, the popular island destination off Pattaya, after a foreign paraglider lost control and became...
Drunk foreign tourist found sleeping on Pattaya roadside as officials vow continued patrols
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal officers and police in Pattaya intervened after discovering a foreign tourist in an intoxicated state sleeping on the roadside in...
Pickup truck loses control, knocks down three power poles in Pattaya, paralyzing traffic
PATTAYA, Thailand – Traffic was brought to a standstill late Saturday night after a pickup truck lost control on a curve and crashed into...