Tag: Mechai Viravaidya
Pattaya officials stall on offer to upgrade training for city teachers
Pattaya officials reacted coolly to an invitation from the Mechai Viravaidya Foundation to bring city teachers up to international standards. The private Mechai...
A man with a vision
A man with a vision for Thailand’s future is Mechai Viravaidya. He was the honored guest speaker at the Sunday, June 10 meeting...
Community service pays tuition at new boarding school
A former movie star has opened a boarding school in Pattaya where parents plant trees instead of paying tuition. ...
Asian U meets Mr. Condom
Headed by Dr. Viphandh Roengpithya, founder and president of Asian University, a delegation of lecturers and a group of visiting students from South...
Mechai Viravaidya visits Regent’s School
On Friday 23rd January we were privileged to have Mechai Viravaidya from the Village Development Project at The Regent’s School. He spoke to...
Special Report: Condom Controversy Part 2
A mother of a famous 15-year-old star recently was reported to suggest her actor son to always carry condoms in case of emergency. In...
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Bringing money into Thailand: Is it taxable?
What foreign residents should know before transferring pensions, savings, inheritance or property-sale proceeds
Many foreign residents in Thailand are asking the same question: if I...
Explore South Africa’s finest red wines at Dicey Reilly’s 28 August 2026
Avani Pattaya Resort is delighted to announce an exclusive South African Wine Tasting evening at its popular venue, Dicey Reilly’s.
Scheduled for Friday, 28 August...
Brockenchack Wines to make Thailand debut with exclusive Pattaya tasting
PATTAYA, Thailand – Brockenchack Wines, a family-owned Australian winery from South Australia’s renowned Eden Valley, will make its Thailand debut with an exclusive launch...
Discover Taiwanese Shabu at Warng Warng in Ban Chang
BANCHANG, Thailand – Looking for something different from the familiar dining scene of Pattaya and Jomtien? Just a short drive away, Warng Warng Original...
Man arrested after wielding fake pistol at passing cars near market
SATTAHIP, Thailand – Panic swept through the Sattahip market area Sunday evening when a man was reported carrying what appeared to be a 9mm...