Yearly Archives: 2018
#MeToo invades motor racing
For all those thousands of women out there who want to race in F1, some idiots have come up with the W Series, just...
Pencils out – here is the 2019 calendar
World governing body FIA said following a meeting of its World Motor Sport Council on Friday that 21 races will be held next year,...
Autotrivia quiz
Last week I asked about motoring up the highest road in the world, right to the edge of an active volcano. I asked where...
BMW ramps up investment in China to meet electric demand
Frankfurt, Germany (AP) - German automaker BMW is taking a majority stake in its China joint venture and investing 3 billion euros ($3.5 billion)...
Minister says waste problem at tourist sites is taken seriously
Bangkok - Following international coverage of waste buildup on Koh Samui, the government has promised prioritization of garbage management nationwide and has scheduled a...
Animal lovers support investigators in cat killing case
Bangkok - A group of animal lovers are giving moral support to police officers investigating a suspected cat killing case and are urging people...
Candle vigil held to mark anniversary of King Chulalongkorn’s passing
Bangkok - A large crowd attended the government-sponsored candle vigil ceremony marking the anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Rama the Fifth...
Malaysia PM to discuss insurgency in visit to Thailand
Bangkok (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Wednesday began a two-day visit to Thailand during which he's expected to discuss peace talks...
Immigration Police nab Taiwanese extortionist
Bangkok - Immigration Police have detained a Taiwanese individual entering the Kingdom on an Indonesian passport for attempting to extort a fellow Taiwanese businessperson...
Latest Stories
Pattaya lifeguard saves Dutch tourist from drowning, CPR restores pulse
PATTAYA, Thailand — A Pattaya lifeguard was hailed as a hero after successfully resuscitating a Dutch female tourist who nearly drowned at Jomtien Beach...
Chinese man arrested after knife attack injures three security guards at Pattaya bar
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya police have arrested a Chinese national following a knife attack that left three security guards seriously injured at a nightlife...
Heading out to Pattaya Countdown 2026 tonight, check the routes before you go
PATTAYA, Thailand – Visitors planning to attend PATTAYA COUNTDOWN 2026 MONOMAX are advised to check traffic arrangements in advance, as road access, parking, and...
Pattaya launches citywide road and marine safety drive to protect residents and tourists
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City organized a coordinated road and marine safety campaign in observance of National Disaster Prevention Day, aiming to strengthen public...
Pattaya parking stop near Walking Street escalates into alleged group attack
PATTAYA, Thailand — A 26-year-old former soldier has come forward alleging he was violently assaulted by a group linked to an alleged transport mafia...