Yearly Archives: 2019
Stronger pound, ruble hold promise for Pattaya tourism
Pattaya’s tourism industry has been keeping a close eye on exchange rates, hoping a recent resurgence in both the British pound and Russian ruble...
Beach Road construction set for Feb. 13 completion
Pattaya officials say roadwork that has turned Beach Road into a disaster zone during high season will complete by Feb. 13.
Speaking to the Pattaya...
‘Rise of Skywalker’ is a sour end to a grand saga
Not much has caused a disturbance in the “Star Wars” galaxy quite like Rian Johnson’s “The Last Jedi,” an erratic but electric movie that,...
Pattaya fetes Chinese New Year Jan. 25
Pattaya will kick off the Year of the Rat with festivals in Naklua and Walking Street Jan. 25.
The official Chinese New Year commemorations will...
Depressed woman attempts suicide
A woman with a history of depression was found hanging from a beam of her Pattaya home Friday.
The 35-year-old woman was breathing but unconscious...
49 points easy win for Thorsten
PSC Pattaya Links Golf Society
Friday Dec.20 Silky Oak Stableford
Are we all golfed out? Are there too many Xmas parties to attend? Is it the venue? Whatever...
Australia battles ‘catastrophic’ wildfires as PM rushes home
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Australia's most populous state was paralyzed by "catastrophic" fire conditions Saturday amid soaring temperatures, while one person died as wildfires...
Locals host feast for wild monkeys in Ratchaburi
RATCHABURI, Dec 20 - Local people host a feast for thousands of wild monkeys in an annual cultural festival of ChomBueng district, Ratchaburi province.
Tons...
PM Prayut orders agencies to address floods, water shortages
BANGKOK - The Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has ordered the Royal Thai Army and relevant agencies promptly to assist people...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...