Tag: Samat Thumkhanon
Drugs, crime top list of priorities for new mayor, residents say
Drugs, crime and infrastructure top the list of issues Pattaya residents want to see resolved by whoever is elected mayor in this month’s...
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Hope for eco-tourism rises after whale shark spotted swimming beside dive boat off Bang...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A diving instructor in Bang Saray has captured the hearts of ocean lovers and sparked excitement among eco-tourism operators after sharing...
Police warn Pattaya family travelers about long-distance dangers after near-fatal upcountry crash
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya authorities are urging caution, especially for those traveling long distances by car. A recent harrowing accident involving a family returning...
Pattaya is not a bad place after all — perspectives from visitors and residents
PATTAYA, Thailand – For many, Pattaya has long carried a reputation tied to wild nightlife, party scenes, and controversy. But scratch beneath the surface,...
Expats and investors paying taxes scream for change in Pattaya; the government should lend...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya has long been a magnet for expats and tourists alike, drawn by its vibrant nightlife, warm climate, and welcoming atmosphere....
Tourism crisis sparks urgent Thai industry response
HUA HIN, Thailand - Thailand’s once-thriving tourism sector is now navigating turbulent waters. Foreign arrivals are falling short of expectations, with a sharp dip...