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Thailand wins first men’s Taekwondo Olympic medal
A Thai athlete has won a silver medal in the men’s Taekwondo competition, bringing Thailand its first male Olympic medal from the sport.
Taekwondo athlete...
Everyone wins at 8th Eastern Special Olympics
Everyone came out a winner when UNICEF and local charity organizations came together to stage the eighth Eastern Thailand Special Olympics in Pattaya. City...
Olympics in Japan a boon to Thai tourism and construction
BANGKOK, Oct 7 – Japan’s hosting of the 2020 Olympic Games may contribute to tourism and the construction sector in Thailand, according to a...
Olympic training begins early for Pattaya sailors
While Rio 2016 feels years away, Thai sailors began serious training for the next Olympics this past month in Santander, Spain, where the first...
Volunteers needed for equine assisted therapy
Able the Disabled Foundation - (Riding for the Disabled Thailand) at Horseshoe Point Pattaya For thousands of physically and mentally challenged people,...
Poll: People interested in product, energy price news the most
BANGKOK, 30 July 2012 – According to a poll, most people are most interested in news related to consumer product and energy prices,...
Travel to UK by Thai nationals grows strongly
The UK is welcoming unprecedented numbers of Thai visitors to its shores. Over 50,000 visitor visas were issued to tourists, family visitors and...
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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...