Yearly Archives: 2022
Pattaya-Nongprue police pressured to investigate caddy acid attack
A Pattaya woman hospitalized for three months after an acid attack recruited a former Cabinet minister to help her pressure Nongprue police to investigate...
Pattaya mayor apologizes, but no timeline for sidewalk fixes
Pattaya’s mayor apologized for the state of the city’s sidewalks and promised speedy repairs.
National media early this month picked up the story of the...
Thailand to lower COVID alert levels as number of severe cases...
The government is considering the possibility of lowering the COVID-19 alert level and easing some restrictions after assessing the current situation.
Public Health Minister Anutin...
Omicron will replace Delta variant in Thailand within this month
The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is now expected to completely replace the Delta variant in Thailand within this month. A...
Questionable History: Who murdered The Princes in the Tower?
The most popular theory is that Richard Duke of Gloucester, the Lord Protector, murdered his two young nephews to make sure he ascended the...
Classical Connections: Just a Minuet
A few days ago, having nothing much of importance to do, I read a short story by the 19th century master of the genre,...
Pattaya extends alcohol at eateries to 11 p.m.; Test & Go...
The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration agreed with the extension of the state of emergency for two months and reduced the number of COVID-19...
Serbia calls Australia’s deportation of Djokovic ‘scandalous’
Serbia's premier and Novak Djokovic's family have denounced as "scandalous" Australia's deportation of the tennis star for not being vaccinated against COVID-19. The Serbian...
300 million baht allocated for Pattaya’s “Old Town Naklua” improvements
More than 300 million baht has been allocated to seven projects to make Naklua a more appealing draw for tourists.
Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Kunplome said...
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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...