Yearly Archives: 2022
Capt. Jack Sparrow visits mentally disabled Pattaya girl
The Rotary Club of Pattaya International made the dreams of a mentally disabled child come true when they introduced her to a “pirate of...
Thai Health ministry revises criteria for UCEP Plus eligibility
COVID-19’s status in Thailand is due to be downgraded to a communicable disease under monitoring from October 1 onward. Although Covid will no longer...
Online gun traders arrested in Nakhon Sawan and Chiang Mai
Police arrested two men aged 21 and 28 for illegally selling firearms over the past two years through their online groups which had more...
Thailand’s household debt remains high
The Ministry of Finance has indicated that Thailand's economy is improving, but the country is facing issues with debt and the government will seek...
Thailand launches ‘Roving APEC 2022 Exhibition’ caravan
A caravan that will visit all provinces in Thailand to promote awareness about the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) has been launched. The caravan,...
Thailand signs mini-FTA with Gyeonggi, South Korea to boost exports, soft...
The Ministry of Commerce has continued its efforts to improve Thailand’s export sector performance through the establishment of mini-FTAs with foreign markets, with Gyeonggi,...
Thailand raises policy rate amid current inflationary trends and depreciating baht
Responding to current inflationary trends and the depreciating baht, the Bank of Thailand has raised the policy interest rate by 0.25% as widely expected....
Flash floods warned in provinces along Andaman Sea and the Gulf...
The Meteorological Department has warned that Typhoon Noru, which has wreaked havoc in the Philippines and Vietnam, will likely bring heavy rainfall to most...
‘Thailand Focus 2022’ discusses post-pandemic economic outlook
At ‘Thailand Focus 2022: The New Hope’, the annual flagship event recently organized by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Minister of Finance Arkhom...
Latest Stories
Pattaya officials stop beach camping as public debate grows over overnight use
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers intervened after tourists were found setting up tents to stay overnight on Pattaya Beach, reminding visitors that camping...
Five-day holiday turns Pattaya beaches into money makers
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s tourism sector enjoyed a strong boost during the extended New Year holiday, as large numbers of Thai and international visitors...
Do rich tourists in Pattaya really care about the baht as costs rise across...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Every time the baht strengthens, the same warning resurfaces: Thailand is “pricing tourists out.” Comment sections fill with claims that visitors...
One more beer or 20,000 baht Pattaya makes it clear
PATTAYA, Thailand – The joke has worn thin. “Sorry officer, I’m too drunk to take the test” might get a laugh online, but on...
If prostitution is unwanted why does it remain so visible in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Every few months, headlines return declaring that Pattaya has “cleaned up” Beach Road. And every few months, arrests quietly test that...