Yearly Archives: 2018
Sukhumvit flood trench dredged again
Pattaya workers again dredged the drainage canal on Sukhumvit Road following weeks of repeated floods.
A work crew had cleaned out the trench earlier in...
International Baccalaureate celebrates 50th anniversary
The International Baccalaureate is celebrating its 50th birthday this year.
In that time, it’s become the world’s most-respected pre-university qualification. Garden International School (GIS) is...
Godfrey takes control at Khao Kheow
The Jomtien Golf Society
Monday, Oct. 8, Khao Kheow - Stableford
Yet again the forecast here was not too promising but in the end we had...
Surin woman threatens jump from Pattaya sign
A distressed Surin woman tried to kill herself from jumping from the “Pattaya City” sign.
Jaranya Chiedrum, 35, was drunk and rambling hysterically about her...
Copeland doubles up
PSC Golf Pattaya Links Golf Society
Monday, Oct. 8, Laem Chabang – Stableford
A Flight
1st Paul Durkan (7) 38pts
2nd Gerry Raftery (15) 36pts
3rd Joerge Mueller (12) 35pts
4th Chris Barker (13)...
Nokyang encroachment demolitions to continue as planned
Naklua residents hoping that a new administration in Pattaya City Hall would drop plans to demolish their homes for encroaching on public land are...
FOMM first in with BOI incentives
I mentioned FOMM in my report on the Bangkok International Motor Show. I thought the concept was good, but was doubtful as to whether...
Vegetarian Festival opens with invitations to eat
The Pattaya Vegetarian Festival got underway with an invitation to the gods and the public to come and eat.
Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation President Wisit...
Mövenpick picks its wines
Mövenpick is in NaJomtien and very easy to access. To get there (which is actually the easiest part of the whole exercise), head towards...
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Thailand, the silent power at the center of Southeast Asia
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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...