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Yearly Archives: 2021

Mayor pivots to ‘quality Thais’ to make Pattaya more like Dubai,...

If Pattaya learned anything from the coronavirus pandemic, it’s that it’s too dependent on foreign tourism, Mayor Sonthaya Kunplome said.

Classical Connections: The other Bachs

One of the most common words in the Welsh language is “bach”. It means “small” and it’s sometimes used as a term of endearment....

Dr. Somchai the “Super” Ophthalmic Surgeon and SuperSight (Part 5)

“Super” is a word that is frequently over-used. Just how “super” is a super-market for example? Why is it “super” compared to the other...

Explosions near Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok came from firecrackers

BANGKOK - Explosions near the Myanmar embassy yesterday were caused by ball-shaped firecrackers and police were hunting for a wrongdoer, the Bangkok police chief...

Thailand ranked fourth at responding to Covid-19

BANGKOK - Thailand has been ranked fourth at responding to the Covid-19 outbreak among 98 countries, according to the Lowy institute, an independent think...

Lartigue – the man who captured motion!

History is important to gain a good insight into the developments in photography and ending up in today with electronic do everything equipment. Jacques-Henri Lartigue...

Thai protest leaders behind bars

BANGKOK - Four anti-government demonstration leaders including Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak were taken to jail as the Criminal Court denied bail for their repeated law...

Wine World: Cheap Fizz

One of the enduring puzzles about Italian wine is that the name shown on the label can be one of four different things. It...

Dam causes bluish clear Mekong River in northeastern Thailand

BANGKOK - An academic on water resources engineering said the Mekong River turned clearly blue because the Xayaburi dam in Laos is withholding water.

Latest Stories

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...

Starker Baht nähert sich 30 je Dollar und belastet Pattayas Tourismus

PATTAYA, Thailand – Der thailändische Baht hat sich in dieser Woche weiter aufgewertet und nähert sich der psychologisch wichtigen Marke von 30 Baht je...