Yearly Archives: 2021
It’s official: Pattaya not reopening Sept. 1
For the few still holding out hope, it’s now official: Pattaya is not reopening to foreign tourists Sept. 1.
In truth, it never was. No...
Covid-19 sinks Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry
The Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry survived summer storms, pier renovations and mechanical issues, but Covid-19 finally sunk the service.
Mayor Sonthaya Kunplome announced Aug. 10 that...
Chiang Mai swaps longan with Surat Thani’s mangosteen in domestic fruit...
Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and the air force are collaborating on a fruit swap program, to shore up fruit prices.
The air force...
Bangkok provides healthcare, food and shelter to homeless people
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched three initiatives, involving screening, vaccination and food distribution points for the homeless in the capital, in order...
Two COVID-19 nasal spray vaccine prototypes to enter human trials in...
Thailand’s National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Biotec) expects two COVID-19 nasal spray vaccine candidates to enter their first phase of human trials...
Phuket tops Thailand’s population who have received first dose of COVID-19...
Thailand’s Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Ministry reported on Monday that more than 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in...
Registration opens for Pattaya Covid-19 relief stipends
Hundreds queued Monday as registration opened for 2,000-baht stipends for Pattaya residents affected by coronavirus-control measures.
Civil servants were on hand at city hall and...
Thailand develops seawater desalination project for Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)
Thailand’s Office of National Water Resources has set up a technical team to study and develop a seawater desalination project, to provide water to...
Soi 6 bargirl still in Pattaya can’t find work
The counters are covered in dust. “For Sale” signs hang outside nearly every closed bar on Soi 6. Pattaya’s infamous street for “short time”...
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Top cop warns Pattaya police discipline failures could damage Thailand’s image
PATTAYA, Thailand – A senior national police inspector has stressed the importance of strict discipline and professionalism among officers in Pattaya, highlighting the city’s...
Aging Pattaya spurs new health drive to protect seniors and cut disease risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is ramping up efforts to support its aging population with the launch of a new health initiative aimed at improving...
Bangkok sting targets mobile signal hackers using fake base station
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai cyber police have arrested two Chinese nationals after intercepting a vehicle equipped with a mobile signal interception device used to...
Retired naval officer driving BMW hits elderly rider in serious crash in Sattahip
PATTAYA, Thailand – A serious road accident occurred on the afternoon of April 30 on Highway 332 in the Sattahip area, leaving an elderly...
Pattaya allows free beach use with personal gear but bans tents and loud music
PATTAYA, Thailand – Enforcement teams in Pattaya have continued a series of beach inspections targeting operators illegally renting out mats, chairs, and umbrellas on...