Yearly Archives: 2021
Mabprachan Countdown a ‘go’ despite omicron
Despite a national surge in coronavirus cases caused by the omicron variant, the Mabprachan Wonderful Countdown 2022 will proceed as planned Dec. 29-31, Nongprue...
Pattaya’s graveyard shift ends as 2022 beckons
Pattaya’s December bonanza has startled even the gloomiest prophets. The heaving immigration bureau is packed out daily as the newly-arrived recruits queue for hours...
Philanthropic society builds learning center for Pattaya’s underprivileged children
Chonburi Deputy Governor Niti Wiwatwanitch this month opened the Human Help Network Foundation Thailand’s new learning center in Pattaya.
HHNFT sponsors, regional police officials and...
Lifeline extended to struggling Bangkok orphanage
Company staff of the Panthera Group, led by Dean Capewell its CEO, recently generously donated 6-months’ supply of food, personal and household necessities worth...
Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport waives parking fees for New Year period
Suvarnabhumi Airport will waive parking fees for Zone C starting midnight, December 30, until midnight of January 4.
The zone can accommodate 718 cars and...
Pattaya after-hours Christmas party raided in Jomtien Beach
Chonburi police raided a Christmas party raging after hours at a Jomtien Beach restaurant.
About 100 people were packed into the Ma Ha Na art...
Thai doctor warns of high Omicron infection risk in children
A doctor has warned people not to downplay the threat posed by the Omicron coronavirus variant while urging unvaccinated people, especially children, to get...
Colorful Pattaya festival fetes 60 years of Pattaya-area tourism
Colorful costumes, drums and marching bands highlighted two days of celebration to mark 60 years of local tourism at the weekend Pattaya Festival.
Spread along...
‘Drink Don’t Drive’ & ‘Stay Safe’ during New Year holidays
The Ministry of Public Health is working with related agencies to reduce the number of accidents caused by drunk driving during the New Year...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...