Tag: Richard Silverberg
AAA can cause death within ten minutes
If you suffer a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), you could die if you don’t get to the hospital within ten minutes. That’s how...
Is your cell phone hazardous?
Is your cell phone hazardous? What are the dangers? These questions were posed by Barry “Baz” Jones, the guest speaker at the February 14...
PCEC gains 72 members this past year
Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the first Sunday in July, which was on July 5 this year....
It’s always a good idea to have a Plan B
Plan B came to the rescue. Club member David Garmaise was prepared to present another of his interesting and entertaining video themes at the...
PCEC learns about exotic plants at Discovery Garden
Have you ever heard of soursop fruit? The lipstick tree or the pencil tree? Screw pines? Luffa sponge plants? Inca peanuts? Baobab trees? Probably...
PCEC learns about “Back Pain in Advanced Age”
Prevention and treatment for back pain was the topic at the Sunday, May 17, meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club. Dr Somrot Phonglamai,...
“Financial Educational Road Show” stars at weekly PCEC meeting
Many U.K. and U.S. expats may be able to take action to maximise the value of their retirement savings. This was the central message...
Reasons for having plastic surgery
There are several reasons for having plastic surgery. Some are done for reconstructive purposes, usually after someone has been involved in an accident. Other...
Skill over brawn in effective self defence
Skill over brawn can be the key in effective self defence. If you know how to use pressure points on the body, you don’t...
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The Koh Phangan precedent: Dismantling the business of legal subterfuge
PATTAYA, Thailand - The current upheaval on Koh Phangan is far more than a standard enforcement operation against illicit businesses in a tourist destination;...
The wake-up call from Koh Phangan: A paradigm shift in Thailand’s regulatory enforcement
KOH PHANGAN, Thailand - The tranquil shores of Koh Phangan, traditionally known for its vibrant tourism and "Full Moon" festivities, have recently become the...
Thailand raises airport charges again as tourism competition intensifies across Asia
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) has confirmed a planned 53% increase in the international Passenger Service Charge (PSC), raising it to THB 1,120 from...
Thai police investigate arms stockpile in Na Jomtien near Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thai police have launched a sweeping multi-agency investigation into a Chinese national accused of converting a residence in the Na Jomtien...
Thai authorities link Pattaya weapons case to possible international crime network
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thai police deployed patrol vehicles to escort Chinese suspect Mingchen Sun to Pattaya Provincial Court on Saturday May 9 after he...