Yearly Archives: 2016
Dubai tower blaze shows risks in common building material
Dubai, UAE (AP) - Within minutes, the revelry of New Year’s Eve in Dubai turned to horror as those gathered for fireworks downtown watched...
Classical Connections: Squeeze me
What’s the difference between a macaw and an accordion? The answer is that one is loud, obnoxious and noisy; the other is a bird....
Virtuosic piano recital at the Intimate Hotel
A small but enthusiastic audience recently welcomed the acclaimed Israeli pianist Boaz Sharon at a concert at the Intimate Hotel, located close to The...
Department of Mental Health assures no cause for panic after second...
BANGKOK – The Department of Mental Health has assured that there is no reason for panic if people follow the government’s recommendations for public...
Prime Minister urges public to conserve water amid drought crisis
BANGKOK- The Prime Minister has told farmers and the general public to conserve water ahead of the dry season this year. The Prime Minister...
New electricity dam to be built in Kanchanaburi
BANGKOK – The Cabinet has approved the construction of a new hydro-electric powered dam in Kanchanaburi by the Ministry of Energy, expected an annual...
Awful traffic from Jomtien to North Pattaya
Editor; Traffic from Jomtien to North Pattaya is very bad, especially between 5 pm and 8 pm. It takes more than 45 minutes to...
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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...