Yearly Archives: 2016
Does EBM mean increased ‘benefits’ for you?
The practice of Medicine is a fascinating story over thousands of years. “Healers” have been part of most societies, and in ancient China, for...
Health Beat: When to stop mammograms tricky issue as US ages
Washington (AP) - Lost in the arguing over whether women should begin mammograms at age 40 or 50 or somewhere in between is the...
Defrosting? Don’t bother
Dear Hillary, I have been taking out a girl from the local bar for about three months or so. What I’d call a normal...
Another lamb to the slaughter
Dear Hillary, I was chatting to a Thai girl for about three months over the internet. I’m in the UK, but after we’ve been...
A developing story – Funny business in the Year of the...
China is in the midst of structural transformation from a manufacturing-driven economy to a consumption-led one; from a state-directed command economy structure to being...
In latest fad, Thais treat ‘child angel’ dolls like progeny
Bangkok (AP) - Mix one part superstition, two parts fashion, a dab of celebrity idolatry and a heap of media frenzy, and what do...
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously opens the Khlong Luang Rachalothorn...
After fifty years of talk and planning, Thailand’s largest raw-water reserve and dam went online in Koh Chan when HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn...
Gung Hei Fat Choi
Former Culture Minister Sonthaya Kunplome (back row, center) leads a delegation of officials in announcing the final schedule for this year’s Pattaya Chinese New...
Chonburi to host this year’s Cobra Gold
Crews from five U.S. Navy ships participating in the annual Cobra Gold joint military exercise will be in Pattaya periodically throughout February. The Ministry...
Latest Stories
The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...