Yearly Archives: 2021
Thailand seeks reopening of more checkpoints to boost cross-border trade
Thailand’s government has pledged to accelerate talks with neighboring countries to reopen as many border checkpoints as possible, to boost cross-border trade, following robust...
FCCT Reopening — Clarification
We are pleased to announce that the FCCT clubhouse and kitchen will reopen on September 1. A belated update of the Thai government's announcement...
Koh Larn Tropical Island opens Wednesday with no vaccine, testing requirement
Koh Larn reopens again Wednesday but will not require visitors to be vaccinated or tested for Covid-19.
The island closed for the third time since...
Pattaya-Nongprue municipality to repair flood-ravaged homes
Last Friday’s heavy rainfall in Pattaya and the surrounding neighbourhoods caused widespread damage to both public and private properties. Many roads and homes that...
Thailand approves vaccines for foreigners visiting Phuket and southern islands
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has provided a guide for travelers planning to visit Thailand under the pilot reopening schemes, like “Phuket Sandbox”, “Samui Plus”...
Make sure your sunscreen is not banned in Thailand
Tourists are advised on the use of sunscreen that contains certain chemicals deemed harmful to coral reefs, which is now banned across all of...
18 Gäste bei Drogen-Geburtstagsfeier verhaftet
Die Chonburi Polizei verhaftet 18 Feiernde (darunter zehn Frauen) bei einer Pyjama Geburtstagsparty, da sie das Gesetz, bei dem nur 5 Personen bei einer...
Woman, child beggars scooped up in Pattaya
A woman and child begging on Second Road were fined and sent to immigration police for deportation.
Officers from the Chonburi Social Development and Human...
Pattaya police fear homeless have Covid-19, but do nothing to help...
When a homeless person falls ill, Pattaya authorities automatically jump to the conclusion it’s Covid-19.
So when a homeless man reported a headache and confusion...
Latest Stories
The Last Sanctuary: Why Thailand is destined to become the global haven for the...
PATTAYA, Thailand - As the global order fractures and major powers like China, Russia, and the United States drift toward the precipice of open...
Thai King and Queen to attend Swedish Monarch’s 80th Birthday during state visit to...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida will pay a State Visit to the Kingdom of Sweden from 29 April...
Messy feeding to managed care Pattaya resets stray dog policy on Koh Larn
PATTAYA, Thailand – City officials have rolled out a new initiative on Koh Larn aimed at addressing long-standing concerns over stray dogs while balancing...
Thailand partners with China’s Dida Holdings to drive digital tourism growth
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Dida Holdings, a Shenzhen-based AI-first travel technology...
Pattaya not as expensive as some claim for retirees living a simple daily routine
PATTAYA, Thailand – While debates continue over whether Pattaya is becoming too expensive, a walk through its bar-lined streets tells a more nuanced story...