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Yearly Archives: 2016

Diwali celebrated at GIS

Diwali was celebrated at Garden International School (GIS) with a special whole school assembly. The ‘festival of light’ saw dozens of students dress up and...

Finnish man gets pricey gold chain snatched

A Finnish man wearing a gold chain worth more than a half-year’s salary for many Thais lost the jewelry to a thief in Pattaya. Vuori...

Pattaya residents ‘Do good for Dad’ on somber Father’s Day

The first Father’s Day without Thailand’s father for the past 70 years was a somber one in Pattaya, with no parades, most people in...

Autotrivia Quiz

Last week I asked which racing driver took a gramophone record of his country’s national anthem to meetings, just in case the organizers didn’t...

Watts crowned club champ after terrific 45

Bunker Boys Golf Society Monday, Dec. 5, Crystal Bay (white tees) – Stableford A Flight (0-16.2) 1st Neil Carter (13) 37pts 2nd Geoff Parker (14) 37pts 3rd Colin Gregg (11) 35pts B Flight...

Today in History – Friday, Dec. 16, 2016

Today is Friday, Dec. 16, the 351st day of 2016. There are 15 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 16, 1991,...

DNAs of ten stuffed dead tiger cubs do not match with...

Officials of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation are puzzled after findings from DNA tests show that the ten stuffed dead...

Free tollway fees during New Year’s festival

The cabinet have decided to waive tollway fees for motorists using Bangkok-Chon Buri motorway and Bang Pa-in-Bang Phli Kanchanapisek ringroad as of midnight of...

Ex-convict arrested for killing and burning a nurse in Chiang Mai

An ex-prisoner was arrested yesterday by Chiang Mai police for alleged assaulting and burning a nurse to death. The suspect, identified as Nirun Kaewteja, 43,...

Latest Stories

The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees

PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...

Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street

PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...

Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties

PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...

Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...

Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern

PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...