Yearly Archives: 2016
Billabong starts a monthly distribution of supplies
The Nongprue Administrative area is so much larger than that of Pattaya with a much larger concentration of private homes and, as a consequence,...
Landis comes up aces at Pleasant Valley
The Tropical Golf Group
Tuesday, Nov. 8, Treasure Hill – Stableford
We had 27 golfers show up for the round at Treasure Hill, which is...
After ‘zero-baht’ crackdown, Pattaya vendors pin hopes on high season
Pattaya street vendors are looking forward to the return of European tourists during high season after a crackdown on “zero-baht” tours wiped out the...
Jim Montgomery
James Montgomery passed away on the 28th of October of a lung condition. Jim was most known for his positivity and sense of humor....
Pedersen on top at Pattavia
Golf from Café Kronborg
Monday, Nov. 7, Pattavia - Stableford
A Flight (0-19)
1st Anders Pedersen (7) 38pts
2nd Arne Max Pedersen (17) 37pts
3rd Ronnie Ratte (19) 33pts
4th Lotte Boskov (19) 32pts
B...
Avani? Where’s that?
I have never considered myself to be an “old hand” in Pattaya. I meet expats who have been here for 20, 30, 40 years,...
Prostate cancer & dementia: Do hormone blockers boost risks?
Chicago (AP) - Hormone-blocking drugs for prostate cancer may increase men’s chances for developing dementia, a large study suggests, but researchers say the results...
Koh Larn trash problem eases, but surplus remains
A drop in the number of visitors has led to a drop in Koh Larn’s garbage surplus, but 10,000 tons of refuse remain.
Pattaya officials,...
Julie signs off in style
Golf from the Billabong Bar
Monday, Nov. 7, Phoenix Gold – Stableford
Do you understand the idiosyncrasies of golf? How can a golfer record 4 shots...













