Yearly Archives: 2016
Cassandra Neary returns in ‘Hard Light’ by Elizabeth Hand
Among the most unconventional sleuths who populate the mystery genre, Cassandra “Cass” Neary stands out — an alcoholic photographer whose career flamed out more...
MC taxis first on the scene
Editor; Re: Sympathy with motorcycle taxi drivers (PM Mailbag Friday, 22 April 2016) - Motor bike taxis are dangerous? It would be 1 km...
Kim Jong Un
Sir, Nearly everyone would agree with Phil Fletcher (Mailbag 15th April) that Kim Jong Un needs to be stopped, but stating the obvious is...
Not all Chiang Mai people were born there
Editor, Re: Once upon a time? (PM Mailbag Friday, 22 April 2016) - Robert, what criteria have you used to state that all Chiang...
Don’t see Chiang Mai through rose colored glasses
Editor; Re: Article published by UK Ian and Chiang Mai - One should offer a balance to the … writing that this individual provided....
Time for the Family Check-up?
Check-ups are inherently involved in the Quality of Life. Longevity alone, with no quality, just isn’t worth it in my book. Many people work...
Still many questions about Zika’s threat to pregnant women
Washington (AP) - Zika may stand convicted of causing devastating birth defects but there still are lots of questions about how much of a...
The probable origins of Songkran
Dear Hillary, You’ve just had Songkran, which I believe is the Thai New Year, but is the money that the tourists bring in the...
Is she honest?
Dear Hillary, I know everything you say about the dangers of getting hooked up with a bar girl, but there must be some honest...
Latest Stories
Strong baht clouds Pattaya tourism outlook in 2026 as China market slumps 35%
PATTAYA, Thailand – Chonburi’s tourism sector faces mounting challenges in 2026, with a strengthening baht weighing on long-haul markets and Asian arrivals remaining weak,...
Vehicle fire on Thepprasit Soi 8 in Pattaya leaves two cars damaged, no injuries...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A vehicle fire broke out on January 16 inside a staff residential compound on Thepprasit Soi 8, damaging two cars but...
Canadian man found dead at Jomtien beachfront condominium, health issues suspected
PATTAYA, Thailand – An 86-year-old Canadian man was found dead early Wednesday morning after falling from a high-rise condominium near Dongtan Beach, with police...
Strong baht fuels shorter stays and farewells from long-time Pattaya visitors
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht’s continued strength is reigniting an old debate in Pattaya — not about tourist numbers, but about who stays,...
Police, health officials raid Pattaya beauty clinic, find unlicensed Botox injections
PATTAYA, Thailand – Provincial Police Region 2, in cooperation with the Chonburi Provincial Public Health Office, have raided a beauty clinic located on Pattaya...