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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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...