Yearly Archives: 2022
Classical Connections: Singular Voices
There was a time, not so long ago when much of Béla Bartók’s music seemed terribly modern-sounding. As a schoolboy during the last century,...
Modern Medicine: Thank you Dr Jenner
With the world-wide Pandemic (in some situations ‘pandemonium’) caused by the Covid-19 virus, vaccines were quickly developed which would produce an immune reaction to...
Questionable History: The controversial murder case of the Lindbergh baby
The 1 year old son of aviator Charles Lindbergh was abducted from his crib in the family home in New Jersey in March 1932....
Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 plans on track with four years...
The fourth meeting of the IOC Coordination Commission Dakar 2026, held virtually on 13 October, focused on the latest activities of the Youth Olympic Games...
Immigration police detail restrictions on Cambodian visa runs from Pattaya
Thai and Cambodian border police at Aranyaprathet and Pong Nam Ron, a three hour drive from Pattaya, have detailed the rules for foreigners wishing...
Thailand’s COVID-19 new cases on continual decline
Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul disclosed about the Department of Disease Control’s report on the COVID-19 situation for the period of October 2-8, 2022...
Pattaya Prowl: Ganjapreneurs!
֍ Latest word to enter the vocabulary is Ganjapreneur: the people who are making big money by selling the once-banned drug in shops, cafes...
Thai cabinet approves construction of Andaman International Medical Center in Phuket
Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul disclosed that the cabinet, in its weekly meeting, approved the Andaman International Medical Center project in Phuket. Construction period...
Thailand now ready to host 29th APEC Summit
Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the meeting of National Committee on Preparation of APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and Related...
Latest Stories
Fabulous Pattaya 103 signs off FM and embraces the digital future
PATTAYA, Thailand - At the close of the year, a familiar sound on Thailand’s FM dial is fading into history. Fabulous Pattaya 103, widely...
When a new visa tangibly reduces Thai tax risk
A year opening lesson from a real expat case in Pattaya
The beginning of the year is often a moment of reflection for expatriates living...
Neujahrsreiseverkehr bringt Thailands Fernstraßen an ihre Belastungsgrenze
PATTAYA, Thailand – Zum Jahreswechsel herrscht auf Thailands Straßen und an den großen Verkehrsknotenpunkten Hochbetrieb. Der staatliche Busbetreiber des Landes rechnet am heutigen Tag...
Neujahrsansturm füllt Boote und Anlegestellen auf dem Weg nach Koh Larn
PATTAYA, Thailand – Bereits in den frühen Morgenstunden herrschte am Laem-Bali-Hai-Pier in Pattaya reger Betrieb, als zahlreiche thailändische und internationale Touristen zur Überfahrt nach...
British tourist arrested after assaulting ride-hailing driver near Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night assault near Pattaya’s Walking Street has once again raised concerns about aggressive behavior in the city’s busiest nightlife areas,...