Yearly Archives: 2021
Pattaya bids farewell to Dr. Santsak Ngampiches at Royal sponsored cremation
People from all walks of life turned out to offer final blessings to veteran Chonburi politician Dr. Santsak ‘Jaroon’ Ngampiches who was respected and...
Thai officials closely monitoring bird flu
Following a report from China that a woman died from the H5N6 strain of avian influenza last month, the Department of Livestock Development is...
Chonburi coastline to be titivated to enhance tourism and sports
According to Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob, the Marine Department has a coastal development plan to promote tourism. The plan includes walkway improvement and...
Pattaya ready for influx of tourists during upcoming holiday season
According to Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT), since November, slot reservation of international flights has already increased 10% as Thailand reopened air borders.
From November...
Bangkok reorganizes unsightly telecom cables to improve public safety
Among the fascinating sights of Thailand posted onto Twitter by Hollywood celebrity Russell Crowe during his recent visit in October was a photograph of...
A Holiday Season Treat at the Pattaya City Expats Club
It is the holiday season and members and guests of the Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) were treated to Christmas carols at their meeting...
Thailand does not allow face masks with valves on domestic flights
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has banned the use of face masks with an exhalation valve on domestic flights.
CAAT director-general Suttipong Kongpool...
No party as Pattaya mayor turns 59
Birthdays for Pattaya’s mayor typically involved a lavish, well-attended party. But not during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Sonthaya Kunplome, who turned 59 on Dec. 10,...
Pattaya fraud victims ignored by bank and prosecutors 9 months on
It’s been nine months since dozens of Pattaya residents lost 100 million baht in a scam perpetrated by a former Kasikorn Bank manager and...
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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...
Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...
Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...
Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern
PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...