Yearly Archives: 2022
Thailand has no laws forcing people to wear face masks
Thailand’s Public Health Minister confirmed that there are no laws forcing people to wear face masks, but he also sought cooperation from all parties,...
Hong Kong allows hamster pet stores to resume business following COVID...
Hong Kong’s government has said dozens of pet stores that sold hamsters in Hong Kong may resume business from Sunday, after being shuttered last...
Classical Connections: Czech Mates
The first time I attempted to visit the Czech Republic, I missed the plane. I was living in London at the time and decided...
Seafood in Rayong safe from oil spill contamination
The oil spill in the Gulf of Thailand off the coast of Rayong continues to result in a steady stream of people filing reports...
Rayong emergency center to close after oil spill cleaned up
The emergency operations center in charge of the oil spill incident off the coast of Rayong Province will close after the cleanup at Mae...
Bangkok among Asia’s top destinations for Celebrating Chinese New Year
Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha was pleased with the news released by Agoda, an online travel agency and metasearch engine, that...
Illegal sausage factory in Chonburi raided
Police and officials of the Food and Drug Administration raided an illegal sausage factory which caused severe illnesses to children in many provinces.
Pol Col...
Angry drunk smashes pickup into Chonburi restaurant
A drunk, jealous man drove his pickup truck into a Chonburi restaurant after his wife didn’t come home.
Arunsri Thongkaew, 43, was captured by Muang...
New arrivals in Thailand denied Covid extensions
As the calendar moves inexorably towards March 25, the last day of Covid-related extensions of stay, new international tourists are discovering that they cannot...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...