Tag: Roy Albiston
Melanoma skin cancer can be curable if treated early
Melanoma skin cancer is usually curable if it is recognised and treated early. But if left untreated, the cancer can spread to other parts...
80 million unexploded cluster bombs remain in Laos
There are an estimated 80 million unexploded cluster bombs remaining in the Laotian jungle along what used to be the Ho Chi Minh Trail....
Too much prostate cancer testing?
Are men being over-tested and over-treated for prostate cancer? This was the topic presented by Club member David Garmaise at the Sunday, June 30...
Television commercials inspired Beatle’s songs
Television commercials were the inspiration for many of the Beatle’s songs. It seems that the Beatles were too famous to be seen out on...
Many famous authors “got it wrong”
Many famous authors who wrote about Asia “got it wrong.” This is what led Jerry Hopkins, an author himself, to write “Romancing the East,”...
Driving in Thailand can be hazardous
Driving in Thailand can be hazardous to your health; perhaps you already knew that, but in case you didn’t, this was one of...
Variety of products available for expats banking in Thailand
Thailand’s banking system offers a variety of products for expats living in or visiting Thailand. The Sunday, April 28, meeting of the Pattaya...
Have you heard of disposable suits?
Have you heard of disposable suits? Club member Darrell Brown had a story about that along with several other interesting comments about his...
NMV turns 44
Being 44 years old may seem young to many of us, but it is a ripe old age for a group of expats...
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American Lo Colby crowned Miss International Queen 2026 in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — American contestant Lo Colby was crowned Miss International Queen 2026 on Saturday night, September 19, at Tiffany’s Show Pattaya Theatre, bringing...
Sip down under at Dicey Reilly’s 25 September
Raise a glass to Australia at Dicey Reilly’s Irish Pub, where an unforgettable evening of premium Australian wines, delicious food and live music awaits.
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BCCT Multi-Chamber Connecting Eastern Economic Corridor 25 September
BCCT, in collaboration with AMCHAM, AustCham, BeLuThai, GTCC, NTCC and SATCC, is pleased to invite you to BCCT Multi-Chamber Connecting Eastern Economic Corridor on Friday, 25th September 2026, from 6:00–8:30...
BCCT Connecting Bangkok Thursday, 24 September 2026
BCCT is pleased to invite your company to co-sponsor our upcoming Connecting Bangkok on Thursday, 24th September 2026, from 6:00–9:00 pm, at SILQ Hotel & Residence.
Connecting Bangkok is...
Thailand revokes 87 vehicle inspection center licenses over false certificates
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) has revoked the licenses of 87 vehicle inspection centers nationwide for violations including issuing inspection...