Yearly Archives: 2016
Bones of hunted mammoth show early human presence in Arctic
New York (AP) - The remains of a mammoth that was hunted down about 45,000 years ago have revealed the earliest known evidence of...
Paging owners of abandoned jets: Malaysia wants them out
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (AP) - Attention owners of three jumbo jets parked at Malaysia’s main airport: please remove your aircraft immediately or the airport...
Bangkok airport apologizes for snake found on luggage cart
Bangkok (AP) - Bangkok’s main international airport has issued an apology after a snake was found on a luggage cart in the arrival hall...
Small plane makes emergency landing on California freeway
Moorpark, California (AP) - Motorists got a shock when a small plane made an emergency landing on a Southern California freeway just as the...
GIS celebrates International Hat Day
Students from Garden International School (GIS) created some wild and colourful hats to celebrate International Hat Day. Many students and teachers came up with...
REPS holds Kindergarten Sport Day
Recently the Kindergarten at Rayong English Programme School (REPS) held their annual Sport Day. Under partly sunny skies almost 300 Kindergarten students participated in...
Growling Swan helps to turn the tap on
You would not actually see a knight in shining armour coming to the rescue but, metaphorically speaking, that is what happened recently when The...
Joint Chambers meet the “Boss”
The Joint Chambers networking evening was held at the Amari, with the South African – Thai Chamber of Commerce (SATCC) being the hosts. The...
PCEC members introduced to Pattaya City Hospital
Although most people think of it as the “new kid on the block,” Pattaya City Hospital has actually been around since May 2013. At...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...