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Yearly Archives: 2021

Thailand approves special ‘name’ vehicle license plates to raise money for...

BANGKOK - The cabinet approved in principle a ministerial regulation to introduce car license plates with people’s names. Deputy government spokesperson Traisuree...

84-year-old Thai man attacked by a young American in San Francisco,...

BANGKOK - The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned Thai people in the United States to watch out for criminals following the...

Thailand policy interest rate unchanged at 0.5% while economy recovery signs...

Bangkok – The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously resolved to maintain the policy interest rate at 0.5% annually. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle...

Thailand detects 795 new Coronavirus cases on Feb 3 while 7,169...

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Pattaya expats lose millions in massive banker fraud

A dozen Pattaya expats said they’ve been defrauded out of millions of baht by a former bank assistant branch manager in a scam that...

Heart to Heart with Hillary: Taxi Detectives

Taxi detectives Dear Hillary, A few weeks ago I told you of a 'rescue' that a group of us performed for what we considered was an...

Grapevine: Vaccines for farang?

Vaccines for farang? Usual ambiguity from various government departments about Thai expats and the upcoming vaccination programs. Certainly long stay foreigners won’t be in any...

Odor-eliminating shoe inserts rely on NASA-tested activated carbon cloth

This is the story of a space-age insert for shoes that got its start when a graduate student with smelly feet took off her...

Photography: Sky high

There have been some spectacular sunsets recently. Brilliant orange skies which are just aching to be photographed. However, there are a few tricks to...

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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...