Barry Kenyon
Pattaya’s Walking Street refit now depends on China
The waterfront soul of traditional Pattaya is about the same size as Vatican City even if the similarity ends there. But the bars and...
Confusion abounds for travellers from Thailand arriving in UK
On London’s latest health rulings, British vacationers to Thailand’s Sandbox visitor-cocoon program do not have to quarantine, at home or in a hotel, on...
Cambodia friendliness compared to Thailand shown to be fake news
A report this week in the Phnom Penh Post, repeated by some Thai media, that Cambodia is the fourth friendliest country in the world...
Pattaya Survivors: Big Beautiful Burritoz or 3Bz Burritoz
Pattaya Survivor
Good Mexican food is no stranger to Pattaya, but the take-out cantina on Soi Bongkot (Soi 3) is in a class of its...
Thailand’s cut in bank deposit protection doesn’t mean a collapse is...
From August 11, the maximum deposit protection in individual Thai bank accounts is reduced from 5 million to one million baht, or about 22,000...
August 2021: Covid Pattaya photo album
Poverty marches on
As more and more businesses close, the numbers dependent on food handouts escalate ever higher. At least 15,000 people – mostly Thais...
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...
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Trust in Authorities – Ensuring peace and safety in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, a main tourism meeting point, relies heavily on law enforcement to maintain order and safety for both residents and visitors....
Authorities tighten control on repair shops amid worsening street racing situation in Pattaya and...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Na Jomtien Police Station patrol officers conducted inspections and public outreach at local vehicle repair shops. The officers urged shop owners...
Pattaya prepares for summer traffic surge as school breaks and Songkran approach
PATTAYA, Thailand – As summer approaches, Pattaya is preparing for an influx of visitors, both locals and tourists, as school breaks and the Songkran...
Pattaya sees less rainfalls and rising temperatures; thunderstorms expected in the South
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai Meteorological Department reports that rainfall is decreasing in northern Thailand while temperatures are rising. Residents are advised to take...
‘Coconut Tree Women’ Debatable Topic in Pattaya – Balancing tourism, reputation, and street culture
PATTAYA, Thailand – The issue of the so-called "Coconut Tree Women" in Pattaya has been a topic of debate, especially concerning the city's reputation...