Yearly Archives: 2019
New independent watchdog to keep extremists off internet
United Nations (AP) — The leaders of New Zealand and France are backing a watchdog organization aimed at keeping internet platforms from being used...
Chinese man severely injured falling off baht bus
A Chinese tourist, allegedly showing off to his traveling companions, was seriously injured when he fell off the back of a baht bus.
Katak Ho,...
Pattaya celebrates Vegetarian Festival 2019
Continues through October 8
The annual Pattaya Vegetarian Festival began this past week at the Sein Sua Vegetarian Temple in Naklua. Hosted by the Sawangboriboon...
Copacabana Beach Jomtien breaks ground with pomp & ceremony
A ground-breaking ceremony was held Sep. 25, 2019, for the Copacabana Beach Jomtien condominium, the latest real estate project earmarked to grace to the...
China wins 29 gold medal at 2019 IWF World Championships in...
Strongmen from China took home 29 gold medals to win the 2019 IWF World Championships held in Pattaya. The Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association hosted...
Thailand reduces marine debris
Bangkok - The amount of marine debris generated in Thailand has dropped to 21,700-32,600 tons annually, after the initial success of a project to...
D.E. ministry confirms Personal Information Protection Act
Bangkok - The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society confirmed the Personal Information Protection Act will become officially effective in the middle of next...
Gunshots fired over illegal drugs dispute
Three gunshots were fired into a row house on Soi Suksomboon in Banglamung during a dispute over someone cutting in line to partake in...
PM 2.5 levels rise in 15 areas in Bangkok region
Bangkok - Last week, southern people were affected by PM 2.5 that exceeded the standard level. This week, the dust problems have occurred in...
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Fabulous Pattaya 103 signs off FM and embraces the digital future
PATTAYA, Thailand - At the close of the year, a familiar sound on Thailand’s FM dial is fading into history. Fabulous Pattaya 103, widely...
When a new visa tangibly reduces Thai tax risk
A year opening lesson from a real expat case in Pattaya
The beginning of the year is often a moment of reflection for expatriates living...
Neujahrsreiseverkehr bringt Thailands Fernstraßen an ihre Belastungsgrenze
PATTAYA, Thailand – Zum Jahreswechsel herrscht auf Thailands Straßen und an den großen Verkehrsknotenpunkten Hochbetrieb. Der staatliche Busbetreiber des Landes rechnet am heutigen Tag...
Neujahrsansturm füllt Boote und Anlegestellen auf dem Weg nach Koh Larn
PATTAYA, Thailand – Bereits in den frühen Morgenstunden herrschte am Laem-Bali-Hai-Pier in Pattaya reger Betrieb, als zahlreiche thailändische und internationale Touristen zur Überfahrt nach...
British tourist arrested after assaulting ride-hailing driver near Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night assault near Pattaya’s Walking Street has once again raised concerns about aggressive behavior in the city’s busiest nightlife areas,...