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Yearly Archives: 2016

Ninja sword taken from card shop returned by buyer

Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - A katana sword that was missing from an Anchorage card shop has been returned. KTVA-TV reports surveillance video shows a...

Formula 1 calendar 2017. Get your pencils out!

26-Mar Australia Melbourne 9-Apr China Shanghai 16-Apr Bahrain Bahrain 30-Apr Russia Sochi 14-May Spain Barcelona 28-May Monaco Monte Carlo 11-Jun Canada Montreal 25-Jun Azerbaijan Baku 9-Jul Austria Spielberg 16-Jul United Kingdom Silverstone 30-Jul Hungary Budapest 27-Aug Belgium Spa Francorchamps 3-Sep Italy Monza 17-Sep Singapore Singapore 1-Oct Malaysia Sepang 8-Oct Japan Suzuka 22-Oct USA Austin 29-Oct Mexico Mexico City 12-Nov Brazil Sao Paulo* 26-Nov UAE Abu Dhabi   Note, for 2017, Germany has been dropped from the schedule. With the future of the Canadian event now secured,...

Help me catch my dream

Dear Hillary, Please save me from the choppy swirling seas of desire. Either that or throw me a life jacket so I can enjoy the...

High season dawns on Yim Yom Beach

High season is dawning in Pattaya, with European tourists returning to Yim Yom Beach. Russian, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and British tourists made up the majority...

Autotrivia Quiz

Last week I mentioned that the name of one of the very successful auto manufacturers relates to a Zoroastrian god. Clue, they began production...

Pattaya celebrates 38th anniversary

Pattaya marked its 38th year of cityhood with a merit-making ceremony attended by public officials, soldiers and residents. Acting Mayor Chanapong Sriviset presided over the...

‘James Bond Gang’ burglary ring members accept plea deals

Hackensack, N.J. (AP) - An original member of a now-defunct New Jersey burglary ring known as the “James Bond Gang” has accepted a plea...

2 hurt as gang war rages on Hwy 36

Two men suffered minor injuries after getting caught in the crossfire between two rival motorcycle gangs on Highway 36. Chayin Naebpimai, 23, and a 16-year-old...

Father Ray TV show wins Catholic media honors

The Father Ray Foundation’s “Stand By My Side” television program was named the year’s outstanding TV show by Thai Catholic Media. Foundation Vice President Fr....

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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...