Yearly Archives: 2021
Fuel tariff increase drives up electricity pricing in Thailand
Thailand’s energy regulator has decided to raise the FT rate from January to April of 2022 due to the increasing energy prices around the...
Pattaya prepares to blastoff 17,600 rockets at Fireworks Festival
More than 17,000 fireworks have been loaded on barges in Pattaya Bay in preparation for the Nov. 26-27 fireworks festival.
Beach Road will be closed...
Entertainment venues in Thailand ask government to speed up the reopening
The National Security Council (NSC) has indicated that discussions will take place next week over relaxing Covid curbs on additional activities such as entertainment...
Thai government continues pursuing civil partnership bill for same-sex marriage
In response to the Constitutional Court’s ruling that the current marriage law which only permits marriages between men and women is unconstitutional, the government...
Pattaya residents put a curse on garbage dumpers, 2 perps fined
Two people, including a foreigner, were fined 2,000 baht for illegally dumping trash in East Pattaya.
Nongprue Mayor Wanchai Sanngam said a Thai and non-Thai...
Pattaya Legal Corner: When buying a condominium, what is the “foreign...
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When buying a condominium, what is the “foreign exchange transaction”?
A foreigner cannot just pay for the purchase of a condominium unit anyway he or...
Congratulations Bob Innes, 1st in love, 2nd in golf at Treasure...
Pattaya Sports Club Bunker Boys Golf
Monday, November 15th
Green Valley Country Club
1st Mashi Kaneta (19) 38 points
2nd Geoff Parker (20) 36 points
3rd Kob Glover (24)...
Grapevine: The 30 days issue
The 30 days issue
Some foreign tourists are avoiding applying for a pre-applied Thai visa by using the “visa exempt” category which limits your stay...
Thai Education Ministry recommends smart device sharing for students
The Ministry of Education is asking government agencies and private firms to lend smartphones and tablets to students. These internet-connected devices are crucial to...
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Expat life, Visa choices and TDAC: Thailand’s shift toward legal clarity
TDAC, Elite Visas, and the New Reality of Living Long-Term in Thailand
Thailand has never been a country that shuts its doors on foreigners. If...
Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard Christmas Party brings community together for charity and celebration
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard (RCES) once again marked the festive season with its annual Christmas charity party on Saturday, December...
Pattaya municipal officers warn vendors against using sidewalks as selling areas
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya municipal enforcement officers have issued a clear warning to street vendors after conducting inspections along Pattaya South Road on December...
Pattaya municipal officers step up enforcement against motorcycles blocking sidewalks
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya municipal enforcement officers on December 26 carried out an on-site operation to restore order on public sidewalks, focusing on motorcycles...
Sleep-deprived teen rider crashes motorcycle into parked pickup in Pattaya, two injured
PATTAYA, Thailand — Two teenagers were injured after a motorcycle crashed into the rear of a parked pickup truck in the early hours of...