Yearly Archives: 2022
Travis Kim’s Ace memorializes his Pattaya’s Bunker Boys debut
PSC Bunker Boys Golf
Monday, April 25th
Khao Kheow Country Club C & A
1st Gerry Cooney (18) 36 points
2nd Niall Glover (14) 34 points
3rd Kob Glover...
Tourist police return to Pattaya Walking Street
Pattaya tourist police are back at their tables on Walking Street after the Pattaya nightlife strip was closed again to traffic.
Tourist Police inspector Pol....
Bangkok International Airport checked before easing arrival rules on May 1
Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob inspected Suvarnabhumi airport to check its readiness before the government eases arrival rules on May 1.
He said six airports under...
Pattaya cracks down on Tree Town motorbike parking
Pattaya traffic police cracked down on parking on Soi Buakhao, where motorbikes have blocked already narrow traffic lanes.
Motorists and business owners have complained loudly...
Jomtien beach vendors evicted from public parking spaces
Na Jomtien municipality administers and police joined forces to stop beach vendors from blocking public parking spaces.
Tourists complained loudly about hawkers putting tables, chairs...
ADB finances electric ferries in Thailand – first in Southeast Asia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Energy Absolute Public Company Ltd. signed a 160 million Thai baht ($4.7 million) loan agreement to finance an electric ferry fleet...
Myanmar returns one of Thailand’s most wanted drug suspects
Thailand has expressed gratitude to Myanmar authorities for returning Thawatchai Aomchompoo, one of Thailand’s most wanted drug suspects.
At the 23rd meeting of the Thailand-Myanmar...
Pattaya Move Forward candidates “shocked” at Koh Larn’s garbage crisis
The Move Forward Party moved across Pattaya Bay to campaign for its Pattaya mayor and city council candidates on Koh Larn Island.
Mayoral candidate Kittisak...
Japanese Prime Minister to visit Thailand May 1-2
Fumio Kishida, Japan’s prime minister, is scheduled to visit Thailand on May 1 and 2.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japanese Premier Kishida...
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Thailand’s 300 baht tourist fee: clarity, revenue, and the question of purpose
PATTAYA, Thailand - Thailand’s proposed 300-baht tourist entry fee has once again entered public discussion, not because the amount is controversial, but because the...
Brazen Pattaya kidnapping leaves Chinese real estate agent bound in luxury car, rescued by...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 35-year-old Chinese real estate agent narrowly escaped a violent kidnapping and robbery attempt in Pattaya after a supposed client turned...
Foreign paraglider snared on high-voltage power pole, knocks out electricity across Koh Larn near...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A dramatic rescue unfolded on Koh Larn, the popular island destination off Pattaya, after a foreign paraglider lost control and became...
Drunk foreign tourist found sleeping on Pattaya roadside as officials vow continued patrols
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal officers and police in Pattaya intervened after discovering a foreign tourist in an intoxicated state sleeping on the roadside in...
Pickup truck loses control, knocks down three power poles in Pattaya, paralyzing traffic
PATTAYA, Thailand – Traffic was brought to a standstill late Saturday night after a pickup truck lost control on a curve and crashed into...