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Poll: Bangkokians plan to refrain from alcoholic drinks during Lent
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 - Survey results by the Bangkok Poll show that over 70 percent of Bangkok residents opt to abstain from...
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Pattaya shows no mercy after illegal beach chair operators return
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have intensified efforts to reclaim public beach space, seizing hundreds of illegally rented beach chairs and mats during...
Who pays the price when Pattaya’s business landscape changes
PATTAYA, Thailand – For decades, Pattaya’s economy has been built on small and medium-sized businesses, many of them family-run operations that have supported generations...
Community hopes for recovery after student suffers serious condo fall
SRI RACHA, Thailand – A 16-year-old female student was seriously injured after falling from the eighth floor of a condominium in Chonburi on the...
Pattaya aims to complete Second Road upgrade in 90 days
PATTAYA, Thailand – A long-awaited transformation of Pattaya Second Road has officially begun, with the city launching a major resurfacing project aimed at restoring...
The nightlife warning written in flames Thailand demands safer venues
BANGKOK, Thailand – A deadly fire at a Lat Phrao beer venue has prompted calls for stronger safety standards at entertainment establishments nationwide, with...