Yearly Archives: 2016
Pattaya hoteliers learn to buy from ‘green’ suppliers at Green Leaf...
More than 100 Pattaya-area hoteliers learned how to stock their resorts with environmentally friendly products at a Green Leaf Foundation suppliers conference. ...
New executive chef appointed at Amari Pattaya
Amari Pattaya has recently announced the appointment of a new executive chef at the luxury resort. Shaun Venter, from Cape Town, South Africa, has...
Immigration Bureau calls for stricter monitoring of travelers
In the wake of last week’s terrorist attacks in Brussels, the Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau has urged all jurisdictions to strictly inspect those...
The consumer tablet is dying; long live the business tablet
New York (AP) - Tablets may never again be the consumer sensation they once were, but they are finding new life among professionals. Apple...
Yangon Stock Exchange formally opens for business
Yangon, Myanmar (AP) - The Yangon Stock Exchange has officially opened for business, more than three months after its launch. First Myanmar Investment Co....
AFG listens to Ipsos Business Consulting
The very active Automotive Focus Group (AFG) held its latest meeting at the Hilton Hotel on Beach Road recently. With the topic encompassing the...
Inflation is causing headaches in the seven kingdoms and beyond –...
Despite many apocalyptic words on the subjects, inflation refuses to rise for the moment. Is this likely to remain the case or could it...
New skilled labor standards to be applied in logistics industry
The Department of Skill Development (DSD) and Thai Logistics and Production Society (TLAPS) held a joint seminar last week to promote skilled workers in...
Today in History – Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Today is Wednesday, March 30, the 90th day of 2016. There are 276 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date:...
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When Expat fixed incomes meet a moving target
The quiet financial squeeze on retired foreigners in Thailand
Retirement is supposed to be the most predictable chapter of life. Income is fixed. Habits are...
Testosterone – Andropause
The short answer to the question, “Are all men destined to become grumpy as they age?” is NO — no man must become a...
Nach dem Countdown fragen Touristen, ob Pattaya ein Strandparadies oder eine Müllhalde ist
PATTAYA, Thailand – Kaum waren die letzten Feuerwerkslichter am Himmel verblasst, zeigte sich am Pattaya Beach ein ganz anderes Bild zum Jahresbeginn. Als Touristen...
Rauchwolken über Zentral-Pattaya nach Brand nahe Beach Road
PATTAYA, Thailand – Am Neujahrstag ist am Nachmittag hinter einem Hotel in der Soi 12 an der Beach Road ein Feuer ausgebrochen. Dichte Rauchschwaden...
Russischer Motorradfahrer stirbt an tödlicher Jomtien-Kurve
PATTAYA, Thailand – Ein russischer Motorradfahrer ist am Neujahrsmorgen tödlich verunglückt, sein Freund wurde verletzt, nachdem ihr Motorrad an der berüchtigten „tödlichen Kurve“ auf...