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...
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Pattaya welcomes the New Year with drone light shows, superstar concerts, and a world-class...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya welcomes the New Year with a spectacular celebration as “PATTAYA COUNTDOWN 2026 MONOMAX” lights up Pattaya Beach, transforming the iconic...
Chonburi urges public to stay alert for forest fires, haze, and PM2.5 pollution
PATTAYA, Thailand – Chonburi Province has called on residents, businesses, and local communities to closely monitor the situation regarding forest fires, haze, and fine...
Tomorrowland set for Thailand as BOI approves first Asian edition near Pattaya in Chonburi
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved investment promotion for WeAreOne.World (Thailand) Co., Ltd. to host Tomorrowland, one of the world’s...
Thailand’s highways buzz as travelers flock home for New Year holidays
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s state-run bus operator expects passenger numbers to peak at 160,000 today as travelers head home for the New Year holidays,...
Mild sunshine and calm seas set the scene for Pattaya’s New Year escape
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is greeting visitors with cool morning temperatures and mild sunshine as Thailand enters the New Year holiday season, offering a...