Yearly Archives: 2022
Rayong oil slick not affecting locals and tourism; future prevention measures...
The Ministry of Industry has stated that oil slick off the coast of Rayong province should be cleared up by Thursday (10 Feb), after...
Truck operators in Thailand demand lower diesel price
The Land Transport Federation of Thailand staged a rally to demand the ouster of Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow and the diesel price being capped...
Pattaya tears down Central Road signboards
Pattaya workers tore down advertising signs on Central Road to allow overhead wires to be moved underground.
Chris Cherdsuriya, head of the Building Control Division,...
Another pedestrian hit by speeding motorbike in Pattaya
Yet another pedestrian was hit by a speeding motorbike in Pattaya.
The victim this time was a 50-year-old woman who was knocked silly by motorbike-taxi...
Thai PM thanks U.S. for donating additional COVID-19 supplies
Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha thanked the U.S. Government for handing over additional COVID-19 diagnostic and vaccine delivery supplies, worth over $1.5 million, to...
Obituary: Kees Pruimers Former Chairman of Dutch bridge club
Kees Pruimers, one of the earliest members of the Dutch bridge club in Pattaya, has died aged 74 following an unsuccessful heart operation.
He leaves...
Bank of Thailand keeps policy rate unchanged at 0.50%
The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to maintain the policy rate at 0.50 percent.
Mr. Piti Disyatat, Secretary of the...
Over 24 million Thais reactivate privileges under 4th phase co-pay campaign
Data reports have indicated that more than 24 million people have already reactivated their privileges under the 4th phase of the government’s “50-50” co-pay...
Thai hotel CEO named one of world’s most inspirational executives
Chief Executive Officer of Bangkok-based luxury hotel brand lebua Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Deepak Ohri, has been named one of the ‘Global Top 25...
Latest Stories
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...