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Yearly Archives: 2022

Thai Navy mulls swopping German submarine engine for a Chinese one

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has said it is still considering the option of using a Chinese-made engine instead of a German-made one for...

Visa launches new transaction security measures to protect businesses and consumers...

Visa is implementing new transaction security measures in Thailand to protect the safety of the country's businesses and consumers. According to Pipavin Sodpraser, country manager...

Gotion and PTT Group plan batteries for EVs and energy storage...

Volkswagen-backed Chinese battery maker Gotion High Tech will partner with PTT Group in the production and export of battery modules and packs in Thailand. According...

Thai government to improve safety for southern Sangha networks

The government has instructed relevant agencies to continue working together to ensure the safety of communities, preserve their quality of life and maintain the...

Koh Samui tourism revival optimistic with increasing returns of cruise ship...

The government has expressed optimism as Thailand’s tourism industry continues to recover and has urged businesses not to take advantage of tourists in order...

Phuket ranks as Thailand’s No. 1 for highest number of visitors...

Thailand has made a successful revival in the tourism industry. A recent achievement was the celebration of ten million foreign travelers to Thailand throughout...

Russian teen electrocuted at ‘safe’ Pattaya public sports center

A Russian teenager died after being electrocuted while playing basketball at a Pattaya public sports center. Alexey Sobolev, 19, died in hospital Dec. 15 after...

Motorcyclist nearly blows up gas station in east Pattaya

A sidecar-motorcyclist nearly blew up a Takhiantia gas station when he accidently splashed burning fuel over himself and his motorbike. Chokchai Chaipinit, 25, suffered third-degree...

Pattaya shuts down another illegal pub

Pattaya officials shut down another illegal Thai pub operating after hours. Banglamung District Chief Pisit Sirisawadinukul and Pattaya police raided the 169 Club in Soi...

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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...

Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow

PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...

CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...

Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars

PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...

Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...