Tag: Mayor Anan Charoenchasri
Sandbags gone, but Pattaya Beach sand refill questions linger
PATTAYA - The sandbags and fence left over from the long-stalled Pattaya Beach restoration project have been removed, but questions remain over when officials will...
South African envoy visits Pattaya
PATTAYA - South Africa’s ambassador to Thailand visited Pattaya to get a better understanding of how the resort city is run.
Mayor Anan Charoenchasri greeted...
Pattaya, Chonburi tout ‘tough’ trafficking laws amid U.S. criticism
Chonburi and Pattaya marked Anti-Trafficking Day with a parade touting Thailand’s “tough” laws, even as the U.S. criticized the country for a lack of...
Sign of the times
500 clean Jomtien Beach
PATTAYA - About 500 people picked up scrap and flipped over sand as Pattaya continued its summertime beach cleanup.
Mayor Anan Charoenchasri...
Despite residents’ appeals, Pattaya proceeds with home demolitions at Naklua canal
Pattaya officials said they will demolish 20 apartment buildings encroaching on the Nokyang canal despite appeals to a provincial board that the city was...
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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...