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Yearly Archives: 2016

What’s next? A Ferrari Pick-up?

Enter the Ferrari Lusso T which is expected to attract well-heeled customers currently considering luxury SUVs like the Bentley Bentayga and the forthcoming Levante...

Hillary’s fruit and veg market

Dear Hills old fruit, How’s things in Patts right now? I didn’t go your way this year, too many problems both here and there where...

The road to success

Last week we had a Robert who quoted Mark Twain “Age is only mind over matter. If you don’t mind it doesn’t matter.” That...

Black days at Rolls-Royce

The extent that some manufacturers will go to market ‘exclusivity’ is amazing. Rolls-Royce have announced their “Black Badge” for their Wraith Coupe. Shown at...

Police: Gambler’s bid to double down at bank turns into bust

Charleston, W.Va. (AP) - Authorities say a man stood up from a blackjack table in West Virginia, drove to rob a bank and then...

All hail His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun

Long Live the King Thailand has a new King, with His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradeba­yavarangkun, 64, formally taking the throne to succeed his much-revered...

Poret secures jet-ski grand slam in Pattaya

Frenchman Jeremy Poret of the Race Spirit team was in a class of his own competing in the headline Pro Ski GP category at...

Microsoft teaching disabled youths computer science

Microsoft Corp. is again giving disabled Thai students educational and employment opportunities through the learning of computer science to boost both their families and...

Does it really go sideways?

Dear Hillary, I’m a bit new to Thailand, so I’m probably not the first to ask this, but why do Thai women sit sideways on...

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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...