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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Thailand’s Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) risks some teething issues
Other countries which have already introduced a pre-entry online arrival registration advise there are likely to be issues for a minority of travelers. But...
Pattaya’s Wan Lai Festival set for Songkran finale — Expect splashy crowds, road closures,...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is preparing for the climax of its Songkran festivities with the highly anticipated Wan Lai Festival taking place on Saturday,...
Naklua Wan Lai Festival 2025 bursts to life with culture, beauty, and global flair
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Naklua Wan Lai Festival 2025 at the multipurpose plaza under the Bodhi Tree in Naklua came alive with vibrant celebration,...
Pattaya Mayor and Regional Police Chiefs unite to strengthen safety measures for Wan Lai...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet welcomed Pol. Lt. Gen. Yingyos Thepjamnong, Commissioner of Region 2 Provincial Police, during an official visit to inspect...
Pattaya community celebrates Songkran with traditional water blessing ceremony and elderly prayers
PATTAYA, Thailand – The people of Nongprue Subdistrict, East Pattaya, participated in the traditional water blessing ceremony and prayers for the elderly, marking the...