Yearly Archives: 2021
Thailand extends emergency decree until 28 February 2021 to curb COVID-19
The Royal Thai Government has approved the extension of the Emergency Decree nationwide until 28 February, 2021, as part of the strengthened measures nationwide...
Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya unveils promotion for Valentine’s Day
The Sanctuary of Truth, the largest all wood castle in the world, has unveiled a promotion for tourists to mark this Valentine’s Day.
The Sanctuary...
Pattaya officials pay respects to city forefathers for Chinese New Year
Pattaya didn’t hold a lavish festival this year, but its administrators did mark the start of the Year of the Ox with quiet ceremonies...
Record-breaking Gremaud chasing Olympic immortality in Beijing
One year before the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, Swiss freestyle skier Mathilde Gremaud discusses her drive to push the boundaries of her sport...
Grapevine: February 11, 2021
Airport forbidden items
Now that the UK has banned all its citizens from going on holiday, caution is necessary for anyone bold enough to turn...
Phuket and Pattaya – Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations launch new...
Two of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations, Phuket and Pattaya City, have launched new promotions as the COVID-19 crisis shows signs of improving.
Phuket has...
‘Check-in Chonburi’ campaign offers 500 baht coupons for Pattaya tourists
Pattaya tourists can receive 500 baht in coupons for attractions, spas and restaurants under a new campaign launched by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Kajondech...
Richmond Free Food Friday continues in Pattaya
This was our 7th Friday in a row. The donations had dropped off so we had only made up 500 bags. Because of this,...
Thailand logs 126 new Coronavirus cases on Feb 13 while 3,145...
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation in Thailand as of 13 February 2021, 11.30 Hrs.
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Pattaya nightlife tensions expose grey zone between tourism and street-level work
PATTAYA, Thailand – A recent brawl on Walking Street has once again highlighted growing tensions in Pattaya’s nightlife scene, raising uncomfortable questions about who...
Thailand to cut diesel tax by 1 baht as fuel crisis deepens ahead of...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Thursday the government is considering a proposal to cut the diesel excise tax by 1...
Thailand slashes ‘hidden costs’ from fuel pricing in urgent push to cut pump prices...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A government committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has mandated a recalculation of refinery and marketing margins to lower...
Who says Pattaya bars are only for men as a more diverse nightlife scene...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s bar scene continues to evolve beyond old stereotypes, with many venues now catering to a broader mix of visitors and...
Russian tourists blend into Pattaya lifestyle, embracing local markets, food and daily living
PATTAYA, Thailand – Russian tourists continue to be among the most visible international visitors in Pattaya, with many not only vacationing in the city...