Yearly Archives: 2021
Brits returning from Thailand face that early morning knock at the...
British home secretary Priti Patel has announced that Brits returning from visits to “amber” listed countries, such as Thailand, will face a visit from...
Pattaya Sandbox idea still needs a whole lot of detail
Under current Thai government policy, Pattaya is scheduled to reopen for international tourism on October 1, less than four months ahead. That is when...
Pattaya bread truck flips taxi in massive collision, driver hurt
A taxi driver was injured when a bread delivery truck collided with his car in East Pattaya.
Komkrit Jantimangkul, 43, wasn’t seriously hurt in the...
Limited Covid-19 vaccinations for Pattaya public May 20-21
Limited coronavirus vaccinations for the elderly and those at high-risk of contracting Covid-19 begin May 20 in Pattaya.
Only 20,000 doses of the CoronaVac vaccine...
Pattaya business leader optimistic Covid-19 crisis ebbing
Pattaya’s top business advocate is feeling optimistic after the government downgraded Chonburi’s coronavirus alert level and allowed restaurant dine-in service to resume.
Boonanan Pattanasin, president...
Phuket to ease travel restrictions, allow visitors to enter by land
Phuket has announced it will ease travel restrictions and allow visitors, who have not received COVID-19 vaccines, to enter the province by land.
Deputy provincial...
No lockdown in Bangkok
The government will not impose a lockdown in Bangkok, as most of the COVID-19 cases being discovered in the city are exhibiting only mild...
Social Security Fund cut to 2.5% of monthly salary for companies...
The Cabinet has approved the Labor Ministry’s proposal to reduce Social Security Fund (SSF) contributions from employers and employees, to help those struggling financially...
Thai PM scraps ‘walk-in’ vaccination to prevent confusion and commotion
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha canceled a plan on walk-in COVID-19 vaccination and based inoculation arrangement on the Mor Prom system to prevent confusion.
Gen Prayut...
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Greig smashes records to seize April crown in dominant style
PATTAYA, Thailand - With most of the group still away in Kanchanaburi and those remaining lacking enthusiasm, the Bunker Boys scheduled round at Greenwood...
Edwards storms to April title as Kanchanaburi heat tests Mybar golfers
PATTAYA, Thailand - Early on Monday, April 20, a group of 10 motivated golfers left Pattaya for Kanchanaburi and the opening round at Mission...
Pattaya crosswalks turn into ‘Real-Life Frogger’ as pedestrian safety fears grow
PATTAYA, Thailand – A growing wave of frustration is spilling across local forums after yet another pedestrian crossing incident reignited debate over road safety...
Summer storms set to hit Pattaya as Thailand issues severe weather warning
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities have warned of incoming summer storms expected to impact eastern Thailand, including Pattaya, over the coming days, bringing a mix...
Thailand’s public hospital system under strain as ‘Slow Bankruptcy’ warning sounds alarm
PATTAYA, Thailand – A stark warning about Thailand’s public healthcare system is gaining attention after prominent voices highlighted what they describe as a looming...