Yearly Archives: 2018
Toyota grabs a taxi
Hot off the presses comes the news that Toyota Motor has just invested one billion dollars in cash into the taxi service Grab. This...
Joining a club?
Dear Hillary,
Is it usual for a Thai girl to join clubs and associations? My wife of 10 years attends meetings almost every night of...
Autotrivia Quiz
Last week I noted that both Genevieve and the Spyker from the 1953 movie were deemed ineligible for the London to Brighton run. I...
The local skippy
Dear Hillary,
Where can I buy a kangaroo skin floor mat? A friend of mine has one and it is a great talking piece, as...
Father Ray Foundation celebrates ‘cutest’ graduation ceremony
PATTAYA - With so many children and students with disabilities living and being educated at the Father Ray Foundation, throughout the year there are many...
Former foreign minister sentenced to two years behind bars
Bangkok - A former foreign minister has been sentenced to serve two years in prison for aiding a fugitive to legally stay abroad.
The Criminal...
Police take action against KonthaiUK Facebook page
Bangkok - Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) Police are seeking a second warrant against the administrator of the “KonthaiUK” Facebook page after an initial...
Several southern provinces warned of forest runoff, mudslides
Bangkok - As the southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand is picking up strength, most regions of the...
BTS to replace single-trip magnetic cards with Thin Cards
Bangkok - BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited will replace the single-trip magnetic cards with smart cards, also known as Thin Cards to accommodate...
Latest Stories
When Thailand expats stop watching Washington: Notes from Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai
PATTAYA, Thailand - I did not begin with a theory. I began with conversations. They happened naturally over morning coffee in Pattaya, sunset drinks...
Young British man found dead in Bangkok hotel after nine days without contact with...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thai police have confirmed the death of a 22-year-old British man who was found deceased in a hotel room in central...
Pattaya losing control after dark as Soi 6 incident fuels fresh debate
PATTAYA, Thailand – A recent incident on Soi 6, where an intoxicated foreign tourist allegedly attacked a municipal vehicle, has once again drawn attention...
Pattaya Mayor inspects progress of railway road resurfacing near Huai Yai Junction
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet on Thursday afternoon, January 22, inspected progress on the road resurfacing project along the Railway Parallel Road near...
Mayor inspects sidewalk and lighting upgrade on Pattaya Third Road
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet on Thursday, Jan 22, inspected progress on the sidewalk and street-lighting improvement project along Pattaya Third Road near...