Yearly Archives: 2019
Volunteers plant mangrove forest in Chumphon
CHUMPHON - Volunteers have planted some 3,600 mangroves to restore the mangrove forest and local ecology at Mu Ko Chumphon National Park, as part...
Canadians become 1st females to race World Cup doubles luge
Whistler, British Columbia (AP) — Caitlin Nash and Natalie Corless made luge history Saturday, becoming the first female team to compete in a World...
New Zealand facing heavy defeat after being set 467 runs
Perth, Australia (AP) — Offspinner Nathan Lyon spun Australia close to victory in the series-opening test as New Zealand slumped toward a heavy defeat...
Medical professionals warn of inappropriate cannabis use
BANGKOK - Despite the legalization of medical cannabis in Thailand, all cannabis use must remain under the supervision of trained doctors and experts. There...
Free entry at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden throughout January 2020
CHONBURI - Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Chonburi, has launched a monthly free entry campaign. The campaign’s first month, in January 2020, will...
Grab Taxi expected to be made legal in Thailand in March...
BANGKOK - The government is taking steps to legalize Grab services, expected to be effective from March 2020, beginning with the Grab taxi service....
Longest UN climate talks end with no deal on carbon markets
MADRID (AP) — Marathon international climate talks ended Sunday with major polluters resisting calls to ramp up efforts to keep global warming at bay...
Teofimo Lopez wins title, Conlan avenges Olympic defeat
New York (AP) — Teofimo Lopez got his title and Michael Conlan got his revenge.
Lopez won a lightweight belt with a second-round stoppage of...
Home-cooked food in Iraqi square brings protesters together
BAGHDAD (AP) — In Baghdad's Tahrir Square, there are the anti-government protesters demonstrating for a better future for Iraq, and there are the volunteers...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...