Barry Kenyon
The King of Pattaya’s Walking Street is back!
Just about the most popular seafood restaurant on Walking Street is back in action after almost a full year of closure. Owner Mrs Premrudee...
Pattaya New Year’s Eve revisits its former glory
To the casual observer, the evening of December 31 in Pattaya was a traditional fairy tale with crowds, fireworks, booze and a party spirit....
Pattaya drops its “Neo” title for 2022
Pattaya City Hall, in an unannounced but significant move, has changed its controversial billboard at the entrance to Walking Street. The original wording “Welcome...
Pattaya’s graveyard shift ends as 2022 beckons
Pattaya’s December bonanza has startled even the gloomiest prophets. The heaving immigration bureau is packed out daily as the newly-arrived recruits queue for hours...
Third anti-virus jab opportunities for foreigners in Pattaya
Both paid and unpaid booster shots for doubly-vaccinated Pattaya expats are on the cards for early 2022. Private sector Phyathai hospital in Sri Racha,...
Brits rush to change flights to Thailand
The “suggestion” by the Thai health ministry that the spread of the Omicron virus is likely to result in urgent travel restrictions has unnerved...
Thai land borders still closed to most tourists and visa runners
Recent media publicity has highlighted the imminent reopening of some Thai border posts. However, there is no go ahead for most foreigners who wish...
Pattaya’s Walking Street is back in business
Both pilloried and praised for 40 years, Pattaya’s most famous street is sputtering into life after being left for dead. Many buildings remain in...
Pattaya heralds a Merry Christmas, well sort of!
Pattaya is making a bold attempt to make a success of the upcoming festive season. Jomtien Immigration, headquarters of Chonburi province, is busier than...
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Memorial Charity Gala Dinner in honour of Dr. Otmar Deter
PATTAYA, Thailand - Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Otmar Deter, a distinguished electrical engineer, philanthropist, and dedicated Rotarian, who...
Fighting it Out: “The Violin Duels” at Ben’s Theater, Jomtien
An enthusiastic audience filled Ben’s Theater recently to hear the brilliant young musicians of Virtuosi Thailand give a performance of music featuring two violins....
New bus routes connecting Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi Airports to Pattaya and Hua Hin...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Transport Company Limited (Bor Kor Sor) launched new bus routes to improve public transportation and ease travel connections between major...
Kids celebrate fun and excitement at Jomtien Beachfront Playground
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Jomtien Beachfront Playground recently hosted an exciting day of play, bringing joy to local children and their families. With a...
14-year-old boy allegedly beaten by monk and vendor at Pattaya temple over theft accusations
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing incident occurred at a temple in the Banglamung district, where a 14-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted by a monk...