Yearly Archives: 2021
Thailand tourism sector unemployment seen rising despite end of lockdowns
Unemployment in the tourism industry is predicted to grow to as many as 2 million people this quarter even though most of the country’s...
Pattaya officials inspect Jomtien Beach beautifications projects
Pattaya’s deputy mayor checked the progress of two Jomtien Beach beautification projects, finding not much has been done on either.
Work has only gradually got...
House police commission head checks illegal Pattaya casino sites
The chairman of the lower house’s police oversight committee inspected two Pattaya sites where illegal casinos were operating under the noses of law enforcement,...
A Viewers’ Guide to Super Bowl LV Gameday on CBS
A Viewers' Guide to Super Bowl LV Gameday on CBS
The 55th Super Bowl and the 51st modern-era National Football League (NFL) championship game, will...
Jonathan Pratt on top at Pattaya Country Club
PSC Golf from Siam Country Resort Pattaya
On Thursday 4th February we went to Pattaya Country Club with two groups. We were happily surprised to...
‘Made in Thailand’ COVID-19 vaccine could be ready in April
BANGKOK - The Higher Education Minister has indicated that a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by Thai researchers could be released as early as April,...
Pluses and minuses for Pattaya’s chances of recovery in 2021
Both Pattaya City Hall and the Tourist Authority of Thailand are optimistic about a jump in the numbers of international tourists in the second...
Thailand teams up with 11 digital shopping platforms on new discount...
BANGKOK - The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with 11 digital platforms to roll out new discount campaigns, running until Feb 28, to relieve...
Research determines single dose of AstraZeneca vaccine cuts COVID-19 transmission by...
One dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine provides sustained protection against COVID-19 for at least three months and cuts transmission of the virus by two-thirds,...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...