Tag: Guangzhou
‘Flash mob’ party marks Hilton’s 2nd anniversary
Hilton Pattaya staffers organized a “flash mob” dance to help celebrate the hotel’s second anniversary. Newly named General Manager Philippe Krongberg, who comes...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts doubling footprint in China
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. recently announced that it had reached a historic milestone with 103 hotels open and in operation and now...
China commercial property sectors continue to outperform in 2012
According to the latest report released by property management company Knight Frank, despite uncertainties in the global economy, positive outlook about China’s economic growth...
Gold medalist Noppakao receives hero’s welcome in Sattahip
Sattahip residents turned out in force on Monday, November 29, to welcome home 15-year old sailor Noppakao Poonpat who won a gold medal...
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Koh Phangan mourns respected physician after British rider’s cocaine and drink-driving crash
KOH PHANGAN, Thailand – A British tour company owner accused of driving under the influence of cocaine and alcohol before seriously injuring a prominent...
Phuket raid exposes illegal Russian-run filler clinic operating from luxury villa
PHUKET, Thailand – Thai police have arrested a Russian woman accused of operating an illegal cosmetic clinic from a luxury villa in Phuket, seizing...
Pattaya Immigration raids net most suspects under ‘No Entry, No Stay, No Escape’ policy
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai Immigration Bureau is launching a massive security crackdown to wipe out transnational crime, online scams, and visa abuse. Moving...
Massive shellfish haul as waves wash mussels and clams ashore at Jomtien Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A rare natural phenomenon drew large crowds to Jomtien Beach in Chonburi after strong waves washed significant quantities of mussels and...
Tourism slump and closed border leave Trat searching for economic rescue
TRAT, Thailand – The government's “Thai Help Thai Plus 60:40” spending stimulus program could generate between 500 million and 800 million baht in local...