Yearly Archives: 2022
East Pattaya subdistrict begins anti-rabies push
Banglamung Subdistrict began its summer campaign to combat rabies by vaccinating pets.
Mayor Jaraywat Chinnawat opened the campaign March 18 at King Taksin Public Park...
Once ahead of schedule, Pattaya Bali Hai restrooms now behind
For those waiting for toilets at Bali Hai Pier, you’re going to have to hold it a bit longer.
Pattaya Deputy Mayor Pattana Boonsawad said...
Pattaya ready to stop using ‘hospitels’
Pattaya is preparing to stop using hotels to warehouse mildly ill Covid-19 patients, switching exclusively to a home-isolation policy.
Deputy Mayor Manote Nongyai said March...
Life at 33⅓: What made the Stones start rolling
Bo Diddley: Go Bo Diddley (Checker)
The production is the most obvious difference between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones’ earliest recordings. The Beatles and...
Pattaya Grapevine: Curbs may end
Curbs may end
The government says that it will consider changing the virus pandemic status to epidemic at the end of June. Some people believe...
Thai experts say ‘Long COVID’ can lead to mental health issues
The government is again urging more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the daily rate of new infections continues to rise. However, experts...
Thai Labor Ministry dismisses rumors about minimum wage raise
The Ministry of Labor has dismissed claims on social media of plans to raise the minimum wage to 492 baht, up from 300 baht...
APEC meeting approves recovery plan focusing on digital technology
Financial sector officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have approved a regional post-pandemic economic recovery plan that focuses on digital technology and...
Fake cosmetics worth 70 million baht seized from Bangkok warehouse
70 million baht worth of fake cosmetics has been seized from a warehouse in Bangkok’s SuanLuang district. A total of 18 brands were found...
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Thailand, the silent power at the center of Southeast Asia
BANGKOK, Thailand - In geopolitics, noise is often mistaken for power. Nations that speak loudly are assumed to matter more. In reality, the most...
Pattaya lifeguard saves Dutch tourist from drowning, CPR restores pulse
PATTAYA, Thailand — A Pattaya lifeguard was hailed as a hero after successfully resuscitating a Dutch female tourist who nearly drowned at Jomtien Beach...
Chinese man arrested after knife attack injures three security guards at Pattaya bar
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya police have arrested a Chinese national following a knife attack that left three security guards seriously injured at a nightlife...
Heading out to Pattaya Countdown 2026 tonight, check the routes before you go
PATTAYA, Thailand – Visitors planning to attend PATTAYA COUNTDOWN 2026 MONOMAX are advised to check traffic arrangements in advance, as road access, parking, and...
Pattaya launches citywide road and marine safety drive to protect residents and tourists
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City organized a coordinated road and marine safety campaign in observance of National Disaster Prevention Day, aiming to strengthen public...