Yearly Archives: 2022
For the moment, Pattaya nightlife back on life support
With the Christmas and New Year booze free-for-all firmly behind us, Pattaya is facing up to a sober alcohol prohibition starting at nine o’clock...
Thai retailers report wavering consumers’ confidence due to omicron variant
The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) says consumer confidence is less optimistic due to the new Omicron coronavirus variant and has urged all sides to...
Pattaya, Nongprue restaurants warned to get SHA+ sticker
Nongprue police pushed for all restaurants to register for an SHA+ certification if they want to sell alcohol.
Deputy Police Chief Pol. Lt. Col. Krit...
Vendors urge Thai government to import pork to curb rising price
Pork sellers are urging the government to import pork to help control soaring prices that are currently impacting both consumers and vendors.
Pork vendors at...
No home Covid-19 tests allowed to enter Pattaya bars
Chonburi health officials inspected bars/restaurants on Soi Buakhao this week, the epicenter of Pattaya’s new coronavirus outbreak.
The province on Monday reported 767 new Covid-19...
Thailand gives free COVID-19 testing service at Government Complex
The Ministry of Public Health has announced the opening of a new COVID-19 testing center, which will operate only on weekdays from Tuesday (11...
Pattaya’s broken sidewalks now a national disgrace
Pattaya’s sidewalks are so bad, they’re now national news.
National media over the weekend picked up the story of the decrepit condition of the footpaths...
Thailand has 5,397 Omicron cases as of Jan. 10
The country has logged 5,397 infections of COVID-19’s Omicron variant as of Jan. 10, which formed 35% of all new infections.
Dr Sumanee Wacharasin, director for...
Thailand Named #1 Destination in Asia for Global Retirees
Internationalliving.com has ranked Thailand the best destination in Asia and the 11th best in the world in its 2022 global retirement index.
According to the...
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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...