Yearly Archives: 2022
Norwegian dies in fall from Pattaya condo
A Norwegian man died after falling from the fifth-floor of his Jomtien Beach condominium.
The body of Roy Edgar Sweby, 63, was found on the...
Pattaya won’t close Koh Larn during omicron wave
Unlike during three previous coronavirus outbreaks, Koh Larn will not close to tourists during the latest outbreak to keep tourism money flowing in.
Pattaya Mayor...
Heart to Heart: Broken resolutions
Broken resolutions
Dear Hillary,
We’re right into 2022 already and I reckon 90 percent of the New Year resolutions will have been broken by now. I...
Wine World: The Land Between
Now then, here’s an interesting question to start us off. How many wine regions are there in France? Most people could come up with...
Photography: A Project for 2022 – one that can earn money
Ever thought about documenting your neighborhood? It is considered part of progress as old buildings are knocked down to make way for another expressway,...
Japan METI assists Thailand MOI in accelerating economic recovery
Bangkok, January 13, 2022 - The Ministry of Industry (MOI) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan are working closely on...
50 busted at illegally open Pattaya karaoke bar
Pattaya Police arrested more than 50 people partying at an illegally open karaoke bar.
Customers were singing, dancing and drinking when officers arrived at Jacky...
Price for ‘Mama’ instant noodles will remain unchanged in Thailand
The Ministry of Commerce has been informed by Thai President Foods PCL that it will not increase the price of its instant noodles.
Adviser to...
Thailand continues to promote tourism activities to boost economic recovery
The Thai government has pledged to continue promoting tourism activities to boost economic recovery, despite the surge of COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron...
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...