Yearly Archives: 2021
Grapevine: Thanks Mr Ambassador
Thanks Mr Ambassador
Views differ on why the British ended the virtual ban on Thailand earlier this month. Some say the reason was lobbying by...
Buddhists nationwide make merit to mark the end of Buddhist Lent
Today marks the end of Buddhist Lent, and people of the Buddhist faith were giving alms and visiting temples in observance of Ok Phansa...
Thai PM brings relief to residents in flood-hit Sing Buri Province
Thailand’s Prime Minister visited Sing Buri province to meet with flood-hit villagers and to inspect local flood responses.
Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen...
Diesel price in Thailand to be maintained at 30 baht per...
The Thai government’s energy policy administration council has approved a proposal to subsidize the pricing of diesel in order to maintain the retail price...
Elderly drink vendor tells Pattaya to keep battling
He’s 65, needs a cane to walk and has a disabled wife at home. But Weerasak Kaisuwan keeps battling and tells everyone else in...
87 percent of Pattaya students get first vaccine jab
More than 87 percent of Pattaya’s allocation of coronavirus vaccines for children ages 12-18 has been administered as first shots.
More than 2,400 students continued...
Brazen Pattaya teenager snatches gold chain from security guard
Security guard Surasak Pranomsri, 50, had just gotten off work on the evening of Oct 18 and thought he would go to the Soi...
Dental clinics urged to adopt COVID-Free Setting to bring back patients
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to fewer patients visiting their dentists out of infection concerns. The Department of Health is recommending dental clinics adopt...
Latest Stories
Drunken Songkran celebrations can quickly lead to crashes as police tighten checks in Pattaya...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities are warning that alcohol-fueled Songkran celebrations can easily spiral into street fights, dangerous driving, and serious accidents as large crowds...
Pattaya Beach struggles with growing trash problem as tourists leave litter behind despite nearby...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Large amounts of rubbish left behind on Pattaya Beach have sparked frustration among residents and officials, with many questioning why some...
Songkran fun under tight watch as Pattaya steps up security at Central Beach stage
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities have stepped up security measures around Central Pattaya Beach as Songkran celebrations continue on April 17, with officials assuring the...
Trusted younger couple accused of stealing woman’s SUV after staying in her home in...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Pattaya woman says she was left heartbroken after a younger couple she had allowed to stay in her home allegedly...
Free waterproof pouches offered to tourists at Pattaya Wan Lai celebrations
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourists attending Pattaya’s Wan Lai celebrations from April 17-19 are being invited to stop by the local tourism booth to receive...