Yearly Archives: 2022
Russia-Ukraine conflict pushes Thai demand for steel to 19 million tons
Nava Chantanasurakon, CEO of Sahaviriya Steel Industries (SSI) Public Company Limited, said Russia and Ukraine export 58 million tons of steel products. Respectively, Russia...
Thailand CCSA to debate legally reopening bars, clubs, with heavy restrictions
Catching nearly everyone by surprise, the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration said it would debate allowing Thailand’s nightlife industry to reopen fully and legally....
Carl’s Jr., A&W pull out of Pattaya, Thailand
American fast-food franchises are exiting Thailand faster than you can say “burger and fries”.
Two weeks after Global Consumer Plc. announced it was terminating its...
Pattaya marks International Day of Disabled Persons
Pattaya celebrated the United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons.
The international commemoration is usually held every Dec. 3. but because of the restrictions imposed...
Drunk motorbike driver tries to attack Pattaya paramedics
A drunk motorcyclist was injured after crashing into a barrier, then tried to attack the paramedics who came to help him.
Rachata Sriharuk, 40, suffered...
Abandoned tractor blocks Pattaya minibus station
To whoever parked a big blue tractor at Bali Hai Pier, you’re blocking the minibus station.
Rungrueng Thongkum, Secretary of Up-country Minibus Business Association, said...
Pattaya to have 150 polling places for May 22 elections
Pattaya will host nearly 150 polling stations for the May 22 mayoral and city council election.
Pattaya City Manager Pramote Tubtim said officials are prepared...
Thai Livestock Dept. affirms support for ‘Royal Cattle Buffalo Bank’
The Department of Livestock Development has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the operations of Royal Cattle Buffalo Bank For Farmers, an organization established in...
Chiang Mai to completely reopen to int’l tourists ahead of Songkran...
Chiang Mai authorities have submitted a request to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) for permission to reopen the province to international tourists.
Foreign...
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Thailand’s long term visas: A welcome mat or a quiet tax trap?
PATTAYA, Thailand - For years, Thailand has marketed itself as one of the world’s most accommodating destinations for long-term foreign residents. Retirees, digital nomads,...
Wenn Ersparnisse unantastbar werden: Wie thailändische Bankenregeln den Ruhestand von Expats verändern
PATTAYA, Thailand - Über viele Jahre galt das thailändische Ruhestandsvisum als eines der klarsten und unkompliziertesten Modelle des Landes. Die unausgesprochene Übereinkunft war einfach:...
Neujahrsansturm auf die Schiene: Thailands Bahnverkehr bewältigt Reiseandrang reibungslos
PATTAYA, Thailand — Thailands Eisenbahnsystem hat den starken Reiseverkehr zum Jahreswechsel auch am zweiten Tag der Feiertagsperiode problemlos bewältigt. Nach Angaben des Department of...
Volle Strände, leere Kassen bei Pattayas Kleinbetrieben
PATTAYA, Thailand - Mit dem Beginn der traditionellen Hochsaison zeigt sich Pattaya belebt wie gewohnt. Die Strände sind gut besucht, Touristen kommen weiterhin in...
Warme Sonne und frische Brisen sorgen für ideales Strandwetter in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - Pattaya erlebt derzeit freundliches und angenehmes Wetter. Warmer Sonnenschein und erfrischende Meeresbrisen locken zahlreiche Besucher an die Strände und schaffen ideale...