Yearly Archives: 2016
Oooh! An invitation from a sexy man.
Dear Hillary, Happy New Year, though I’m about a month late! I’ll be back in Party Town by March and I’ve learned not to...
A time for analysis, not panic
Don’t panic! DON’T PANIC! (starts to walk up and down excitedly) – Lance-Corporal Jack Jones (played by Clive Dunn), Dad’s Army, BBC Television 1968-1977...
Commerce Min: Prices of consumer goods stable
The Ministry of Commerce says prices of consumer goods remain stable ahead of Chinese New Year. Revealing after its inspection at Happy Land Market...
Does your battery life stink? Try some high-tech workarounds
Las Vegas (AP) - It’s enough to make you want to drop everything and race for the nearest power outlet: Your workday isn’t even...
Dozens of new traffic regulations take effect
Two dozen new traffic regulations took effect Jan. 25 aimed at thwarting street racers and curbing vehicle-registration fraud. The vast majority of the new...
Pattaya police drug-test entire force
Pattaya’s entire police force submitted to drug tests as part of a “white station” campaign to set an example and encourage the public not...
Pattaya tourism pushes cooperation to recover from bad press
With Pattaya’s overabundance of news outlets and social media’s tendency to blow out-of-proportion even the smallest incident, Pattaya’s business leaders have become hypersensitive to...
Sagging wires cause traffic mayhem in South Pattaya
One of Pattaya’s infamous jumbles of power and utility wires finally sagged low enough to cause an accident when a tour bus snagged lines...
PWA warns Pattaya hotels on water use during drought
The Provincial Waterworks Authority warned hotel operators to stay within their expected usage totals as the agency is strictly monitoring water use during the...
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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...