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Pattaya-based British conservationist launches animal trilogy

Pattaya seems to teem with vigorous women and men with a great tale to tell. Especially Brits. Geoffrey Doody, in partnership with his wife...

Jomtien immigration soi now one way

Jomtien Soi 5, where the headquarters of Chonburi immigration are located, is now closed to traffic from beach road but can still be accessed...

Cambodia voted number one for culture

World Travel Awards have listed Cambodia has the leading cultural destination in Asia. Minister of Tourism Sok Soken said the award underpinned the country’s...

UK government claims benefit fraud discovered in overseas expat payments

Thailand-based British pensioners could have their British bank accounts inspected by the government under new powers being considered to thwart benefit irregularities.  The plans,...

85 percent of tourists to Thailand now don’t need a visa

Within the past six months, the Thai government has made mammoth strides to ease the travel process for millions more foreign tourists. Previously, visa-exempt...

85 percent of tourists to Thailand now don’t need a visa

Within the past six months, the Thai government has made mammoth strides to ease the travel process for millions more foreign tourists. Previously, visa-exempt...

Pattaya’s most colorful celebrity launches paperback autobiography

PATTAYA, Thailand - There was a high turnout at Pattaya’s Canterbury Tales to help Brian Jacks celebrate his highly unusual life with a paperback...

Tourist insurance scheme excludes expats

The Thai government’s 50 million baht coverage for foreign visitors applies specifically to “tourists” who have been admitted with a visa-exempt stamp or a...

Thailand’s anti-cannabis laws will have a slow start

Although Thai authorities are determined to outlaw smoking cannabis for pleasure once and for all, experts say that there is likely to be a...

Neighboring countries look to Thailand for visa reform

Thailand is heading up discussions with Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia to seek agreement that a tourist visa or pass for one country means...

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Late-night club inspections along Pattaya Third Road focusing tourist papers

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Tourist Police and Chonburi Immigration officers conducted inspections of entertainment venues in Pattaya on January 3. The operation was carried...

Shop in Pattaya openly selling e-cigarette to students needs urgent investigation

PATTAYA, Thailand – Concerned citizens have called on law enforcement agencies to investigate reports of e-cigarettes being sold to students near the entrance of...

The impact of kidnapping on Thailand’s tourism industry

BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has long been a top destination for international travelers, renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural heritage....

Public health initiative for better care in Pattaya – Adult diapers distributed to dependent...

PATTAYA, Thailand – Officials from the Banglamung Municipality Public Health Division, in collaboration with the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department, distributed adult diapers to...

Enhancing Road Safety in Pattaya – Targeted enforcement and technological solutions proposed

PATTAYA, Thailand – Amid ongoing concerns over road safety, residents are advocating for more effective measures to address reckless motorcycle driving in the city....