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Yearly Archives: 2022

Thailand’s GDP to grow 3.6% in 2023 on tourism, election

The gross domestic product of Thailand will rise by 3.6%, its export will go up by 1.2% and inflation will run at 3% next...

Princess Bajrakitiyabha hospitalized with heart problem

Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has been hospitalized due to a heart problem, according to the Bureau of...

EU private sector ready to cooperate with Thailand, says PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returned from the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit and said he happily learned there that many regions were interested in Thailand. In a...

Visa options for Chinese visitors to Thailand shrink rapidly

Following the investigations by Thai police commissioner-general Damrongsak Kittiprapas into Chinese mafias operating locally, Thai language schools nationwide are not able to obtain student...

Koh Larn Island draws 26,324 visitors over Father’s Day

Koh Larn drew an average of more than 8,700 visitors over the three-day Father’s Day weekend. There were long lines for ferries and speedboats Dec....

6 weeks late, repaving of Thepprasit Road in Pattaya begins

The long-overdue repaving of Thepprasit Road has begun, bringing relief to motorists suffering from the bumpy Pattaya road. Deputy Mayor Manote Nongyai looked on Dec....

Thai government extends student loan reprieve deadline

Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek announced on Wednesday (Dec 14) that the Thai government had agreed to extend the deadline for student loan reprieves...

Bangchak petroleum buys used cooking oil to produce jet fuel

Bangchak Corporation, a petroleum and energy conglomerate, invited people to sell their used cooking coil at its 44 gas stations so that it will...

Pattaya remains popular as more Russians arrive at U-Tapao airport

The governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand expected 11 million visitors to the country this year and saw a positive outlook for the...

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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...