Tag: Pattaya
Bounced Cheque lands Norwegian in Jail
Issuing cheques when there aren’t enough funds in the account is a serious offence here in Thailand, one that can get you sent to...
Belgian attacked after Belgian dispute
Police and the sawang boriboon volunteers rushed to a tailors shop as a man from Belgium had been assaulted. 39 year...
Long boat races this weekend
A meeting took place at city hall on the 10th of November in preperation for the Long Boat Tournament which will be held on...
Incense sticks to blame for fire
At 1 am on 14th of November the emergency services rushed to a fire that had broken out in a room in soi 6...
No need for wellies in Pattaya
With all the “news” channels concentrating on a wet Bangkok, and the styling of the PM’s wellington boots, the businesses in Pattaya are getting...
Miss International Queen crown returns to Thailand in pageant devoted to...
The Miss International Queen crown returned to Thailand as a Bangkok communications student won Pattaya’s annual transvestite beauty pageant which, this year, served as...
Annual ‘S.O.S Rice Appeal’ need more donations than ever
At 2pm on the 4th of November at the Royal Hall of the Redemptorist Center a press conference was held regarding the 2011 S.O.S...
Evacuation centers provided for the disabled
BANGKOK, 31 October 2011 – Mr Sumet Ponkacha, Coordinator of the Flood Relief Center for People with Disabilities and Their Families under the auspices...
Visa-That will not do nicely Sir
A British tourist had a shock this week when changing travellers cheques in Pattaya. He was told by the teller that his Tourist visa...
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Foreigners living in fear as Thailand’s legal system becomes a weapon
PATTAYA, Thailand - Thailand remains one of the most attractive destinations in Asia for foreign investors, retirees, entrepreneurs and long term residents. In 2025...
Poramet promises festival-driven revival as Pattaya and Jomtien businesses feel tourism slowdown
PATTAYA, Thailand – Poramet Ngampichet and members of the “We Love Pattaya” group visited umbrella and beach chair operators along Jomtien Beach this week,...
Pattaya street food vendor escapes as gas leak engulfs motorcycle cart
PATTAYA, Thailand – Panic erupted in Pattaya on Tuesday morning, May 26, after a gas leak triggered a sudden blaze that engulfed a sidecar...
Motorcycle thief leaves clunker behind after stealing newer ride in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A devastated factory worker in Pattaya is pleading for help after a brazen motorcycle thief allegedly abandoned an old bike before...
Empty tables across Thailand as some restaurants edge toward ‘white flag’ moment
PATTAYA, Thailand – A barbecue buffet restaurant in the Rangsit area of Bangkok has struck an emotional chord across social media after revealing that...