Barry Kenyon
Fears grow that the UK’s Mexican travel ban could spread to...
Concerns are rising that the sudden inclusion of Mexico on the UK’s list of banned destinations could soon apply to Thailand as well. The...
Thailand is pinning its hopes on a tourist recovery next year
Prior to the pandemic, the Thai baht was the strongest currency performer in Asia. It is now the worst, after a third wave of...
Revised UK travel rules unexpectedly exempt Thai holidays
Against all predictions, the latest UK traffic lights system (August 5) of grading countries according to coronavirus risk sees Thailand remaining at amber rather...
Pattaya’s “new” nightlife begins at 9 pm
Pattaya, the city which never slept, is safely tucked up in bed long before midnight these days. The nightly curfew which begins promptly at...
Yorkies Pork Platter up for sale in Pattaya
Yorkies personified the English hold on Pattaya in the early years of this century. Run by no-nonsense and martial arts black-belted Yorkshireman Norman Denning...
Pattaya’s transport lockdown has unexpected results, say critics
The policy of the government and the provincial authority to semi-isolate Pattaya in an attempt to reduce virus casualties is a mixed-bag of consequences,...
Jomtien Immigration crowded out again
The double public holiday on Monday and Wednesday of this week produced the typical early morning immigration surge Thursday morning with 100 people already...
Chonburi immigration issues reminders to foreigners
After a fair number of disappointed customers turned up at Chonburi immigration police headquarters in Jomtien today, Monday, 26 July, officers remind the public...
Foreign worker numbers in Pattaya take a tumble
The pandemic has reduced the need for foreign labour to supplement the Thai workforce by up to 50 percent. In 2019, Chonburi province (which...
The China-Wuhan padlock model is not the answer to Thailand’s health...
In Wuhan China last year, food parcels were delivered by hand to locked-in residents.Thailand’s Department of Disease Control is not known for humorous remarks....
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Foreign tourists struggle with South Pattaya Road’s alternate-parking rules, facing fines and towing
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has recently implemented alternate-day parking regulations on South Pattaya Road to alleviate traffic congestion. Effective February 3, parking is...
Shocking Conditions Inside Pattaya Jail – British tourist alleges police brutality and extortion
PATTAYA, Thailand – A British tourist has alleged that Pattaya police assaulted him, detained him for 36 hours, and extorted 15,000 baht for his...
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....