Barry Kenyon
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....
The question now is whether the Pattaya lockdown will actually work
With the screws tightened yet again on dark red zones, including Pattaya, public morale is at rock bottom. But it was always inevitable that...
Pattaya photo album: a softish start to the latest shutdown
The Beaches
They remain technically open although all customer services are withdrawn. Here, a large group of Pattaya’s homeless people await the arrival of a...
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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...