Yearly Archives: 2021
British police won’t arrest illegal holidaymakers leaving the UK
It’s already illegal for Brits to leave the country by air or sea if they are seeking an overseas vacation. From Monday, March 29,...
A Rosé by any other name…
But first, the bad news. At least, it seems like that for many British imbibers who habitually visit pubs and bars. Harpers, the wine...
Classical Connections: East is East
The other day I was pottering around in the kitchen, making lentil soup (since you asked) using a family recipe handed down from my...
Thailand launches reopening plan for vaccinated tourists without quarantine this July
The Center for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) agreed with the reopening plan to allow vaccinated tourists to visit the island of Phuket without having...
Phuket reopening without quarantine still poses many unanswered questions
The news that Thailand will allow vaccinated foreign tourists to holiday on Phuket Island without undergoing any quarantine has raised spirits across the board....
April fool jokes still a no no, but Pattaya has quite...
Thai authorities, as last year, are warning that April 1st is strictly off-limits as regards fake news stories in any media. This is essentially...
Thailand issues list of African countries excluded from reduced 10-day quarantine
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued a list of 10 countries exempted from the new 10-day quarantine measure for foreign arrivals.
DDC Director-General...
Bangkok begins vaccinations in local communities
The Bangkok City Hall has opened a vaccination center in Phasi Charoen district, bordering Samut Sakhon province, with 908 people requesting to be vaccinated...
Thailand launches new tourism campaign highlighting temples and places of worship
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a new tourism campaign highlighting temples and other places of worship, offering tourism products for specific tourists...
Latest Stories
Koh Larn boat and baht bus drivers undergo alcohol checks ahead of Wan Lai...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya police have stepped up safety measures on Koh Larn ahead of the upcoming Wan Lai celebrations, carrying out random alcohol...
Pattaya ready to explode with fun as Wan Lai Festival brings three days of...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is preparing to welcome visitors from across the country for the highly anticipated Wan Lai Pattaya 2026 celebrations, with this...
Tour boat sinks at Koh Larn Pier, Pattaya Mayor orders immediate response
PATTAYA, Thailand – A large tour boat sank near Na Baan Pier on Koh Larn on the afternoon of April 15, prompting an immediate...
What Pattaya locals want visitors to know before Wan Lai celebrations
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya prepares for its busiest Wan Lai celebrations, April 17-19, local residents are urging visitors to plan ahead and take...
Restaurant worker hit with water gun after warning tourists over face spraying on Pattaya...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A restaurant worker filed a police report after allegedly being assaulted by foreign tourists during Songkran celebrations on Walking Street in...