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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Pattaya Walking Street security guards banned from using violence amid rising tourist assault concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist police, local authorities, and entertainment venue operators have jointly held a high-level meeting to strengthen safety measures in Walking Street...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo keeps wildlife cool with fruit ice treats and enrichment activities
PATTAYA, Thailand – Khao Kheow Open Zoo, located just about a one-hour drive from Pattaya, has launched special heat-relief measures for wildlife as temperatures...
Students explore Pattaya’s smart city vision during City Hall study visit
PATTAYA, Thailand – City secretary Phumpipat Kamolnat, together with assistant secretary Pittaya Piromon, welcomed a group of international students and teachers from Regent International...
Pattaya police nab suspect in violent street robbery of female model amid shocking claims
PATTAYA, Thailand – Banglamung police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a street robbery involving a female model in Pattaya, following a...
Pattaya to host beach parade for Miss Grand Thailand 2026 winner on April 17
PATTAYA, Thailand – City officials are preparing for a major beachfront celebration parade to honor the winner of Miss Grand Thailand 2026, set to...