Tag: Pat Koester
Returning to Kanchanaburi Province after 49 years
Pat Koester waited only 49 years before going back to Thailand’s Kanchanaburi Province, site of the historic bridge that inspired the film “The Bridge...
Keeping degeneration diseases at bay
Keeping degeneration diseases at bay was the topic at the September 20 meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club. There are ways to slow...
PCEC looks back at busy fiscal year
It was a busy year for the PCEC and its members. Pat Koester at the Sunday, June 29, meeting of the Pattaya City Expats...
Dead foreigner discovered in a rice field
A short comedy about the body of an apparently dead foreigner discovered in a rice field won two awards at the 9Filmfest International Film...
60,000 Russian residents live in Pattaya
According to Thai Immigration authorities, there are 100,000 Russian residents in Thailand, 60,000 of which live in Pattaya. This...
People either love or hate Songkran
There are two kinds of people in Pattaya: those who love Songkran and those who hate it. Well, that’s not exactly true. During a...
If only cancer were a simple disease…
If only cancer were a simple disease, finding a cure might not be so difficult. But cancer is a very complicated disease - an...
PCEC adopts new logo
The Pattaya City Expats Club chair, Pat Koester, unveiled the PCEC’s new logo at their Sunday, March 16 meeting. The PCEC board of governors...
They never existed …
They never existed at an air base that never was and fought a war that never happened. These were the “Ravens” that participated in...
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Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier upgraded with shaded roof for passenger comfort
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourists heading to Koh Larn can now enjoy a more comfortable experience at Laem Bali Hai Pier thanks to a recent...
Police forces out in full to maintain order during Pattaya’s bustling Songkran celebrations
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Songkran festivities lit up Pattaya last week, police and local authorities deployed a massive force to manage crowds and maintain...
Police officers fine sidecar vendors blocking Pattaya Beach Road
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pol. Lt. Col. Panupong Nimsuwan, Traffic Inspector of Pattaya City Police Station, led a coordinated operation with traffic officers, municipal officials,...
Thailand sizzles under scorching heat – Pattaya reaches 37°C with evening thunderstorm risk
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert as much of the country continues to bake under intense heat, with...
Bang Saen Sand Pagoda Festival 2025 shines with whale of freedom sculpture and colorful...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The annual Bang Saen Sand Pagoda Festival in Chonburi returned in full splendor for 2025, with impressive sand sculptures lining the...