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Yearly Archives: 2016

His Majesty asks Thais to be mindful

His Majesty the King has extended his wishes for all Thais to meet happiness, progress and success in their goals. In his New Year...

Road death toll reaches 380 over New Year’s 7-day holiday

Exceeds last year’s toll by 13 deaths The Road Accidents Prevention Center reported 380 people died and 3,505 were injured in 3,379 road accidents...

Uproar over pricey lottery tickets in Sattahip

Lottery ticket vendors outside Sattahip Temple scattered when police approached following complaints sellers were gouging gamblers ahead of the New Year’s draw. ...

Late Supreme Patriarch’s ashes interned at Pattaya’s Wat Yanasangwararam

Chonburi residents paid their final respects to the Supreme Patriarch at Pattaya’s Yanasangwararam Temple, which was originally built for the head of Buddhism in...

Health Ministry lauds Pattaya marine-safety system

The Public Health Ministry gave a thumbs-up to Banglamung District’s efforts to ensure maritime safety during the New Year’s holidays. Ministry Inspector-General Tharet Karatnairariwong...

Thousands flock into Wat Huay Yai hoping to change their luck

Thousands people born in under Chinese zodiacs considered unlucky in this Year of the Monkey flocked to Huay Yai Temple on New Year’s Day...

Nongprue bolsters fire department with new staff

Nongprue Sub-district prepared for the busy holiday season by taking on and training seven new firefighters. Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department Director Banjong Khumbunka...

1,199 monks accept alms in Pattaya for southern brethren

For the eighth year, Pattaya organized an alms offering for 1,199 monks to gather money and necessities for monks in Thailand’s troubled south. The...

New Year’s Eve starts with a jam

The crush of tourists arriving in Pattaya for the New Year’s Countdown event turned area roads and highways into parking lots. Traffic downtown was...

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Oasis Beats Pool Party at Avani Pattaya Resort 27 December

Ticket & Entry Packages Entry Package THB 550++ • no sunbed • Includes: 1 drink Ladies Entry Package: THB 800++ Includes: Entry + Sunbed + 1 drink (glass of...

Warng Warng Taiwanese Shabu: just 30 minutes drive from Pattaya

BANCHANG, Thailand - Warng Warng Original Taiwanese Shabu is a family-owned restaurant near Phala Beach, Ban Chang, a refreshing alternative to the familiar Pattaya...

Thailand’s rule of law stands still as the world moves on

BANGKOK, Thailand - On 17 December in Bangkok, a new report quietly confirmed what many people in Thailand already feel in their daily lives:...

Pattaya’s Soi Siam Country Club Road resurfacing nears completion with final manhole adjustments

PATTAYA, Thailand – Motorists passing through Phornprapanimit Road or Soi Siam Country Club in Pattaya may notice construction crews carefully cutting around manhole covers...

Indian tourist cuts across road, motorcyclist seriously injured in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand – A 41-year-old woman from Buriram province was seriously injured after her motorcycle lost control and crashed on Pattaya Beach Road early...