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SERVING THE EASTERN SEABOARD OF THAILAND

Anti-government protesters lay
siege to Thai government
ministries, television station

Demonstrators gather outside Thailand’s Government House during a rally Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in Bangkok. Thai media say several dozen protesters armed with knives and guns stormed a government-held television station in Bangkok early Tuesday, forcing it off the air. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

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Tramway would be beneficial for city says Senate commission

The Communication Commission of the Senate has agreed that a proposed tramway system for Pattaya and a tunnel under the Sukhumvit intersections would be of great benefit to the city.
Jaruk Anupong, chairman of the Communication Commission and a team of more than 30 people conducted an educational visit to Pattaya on August 18 to discuss development plans with Wittaya Khunplome, chairman of the Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization, Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh, and Niran Wattanasartsathorn, chief advisor to the mayor.
Pichet Uthaivatananon, director of the Pattaya City Public Works Office described the traffic situation in the city, saying that congestion was bad at certain times, especially weekends.

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Mail Bag
An open letter to the Mayor of Pattaya


OUR COMMUNITY

Cataract patients screened ready for free operations

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is working with Banglamung District to screen cataract patients from eight sub-districts in order to arrange free operations for them. This stage of the cataract operations project, which was initiated in honor of His Majesty the King’s 80th birthday, began on the morning of August 15 at the Prachakhom Hall in Banglamung District Office.

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FEATURES

Hundreds turn out to remember a remarkable man
on Father Ray Day

Hundreds of people gathered on August 16 to honor Father Ray Brennan, the date that marked the fifth anniversary of the passing of a man who devoted a large part of his life to caring for the orphans and the physically challenged people of Pattaya, and whose name is firmly woven into the history of the city.

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OUR CHILDREN

Students complete DARE
anti-drugs course

Students who have passed through the DARE course that teaches them how to resist the temptations of drugs and to help prevent the spread of narcotics through schools were presented with certificates on August 13 at Pattaya School No 9.

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SPORTS

Monkey Business

Most regular golfers who play in the Pattaya area know of the course at Bangpra - and that it is called the “Monkey Course.” Well at present it seems to be really living up to its name.

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SOCIAL SCENE

Chureerat Suthakam (right), restaurant manager and Pabhada Sungkapo (left), public relations recently welcomed Jessy, Danai Tunthanasiriwong, TV actor from Polyplus Entertainment during his visit to -5º icebar for his exclusive party with friends.

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DINING OUT

Hotel Vista’s Patio Bar
and Restaurant

So where is the Hotel Vista, I can hear you asking. Don’t worry, the Dining Out Team did not know either, but it is a very new, very modern boutique-style hotel on Soi 4 (the same soi as Pattaya International Hospital and further down on the same side). The hotel is set back from the road somewhat, but is clearly signed. You will not miss it.

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