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‘Good genes,’ not surgery, helped Balot win Miss International Queen
It wasn’t cosmetic surgery that gave Kevin Balot the looks he needed to win the Miss International Queen transgender beauty pageant. They secret, the...
Hilton GM leaves for Bangkok posting
Employees of the Hilton Pattaya said farewell to General Manager Harald Feurstein with a party filled with speeches and good wishes for his new...
Rudolf Hofer appointed Austrian Consul General in Pattaya
Austrian honorary consul for Pattaya Rudolf Hofer has been promoted to Counsul General of the Republic of Austria with jurisdiction throughout Chonburi Province....
Berlin ballet company performs ‘Swan Lake’ in Bangkok
German State Minister Cornelia Pieper was on hand as the Ballet of the State Opera of Berlin performed “Swan Lake” at the Bangkok...
State minister helps expats mark German Day of Unity
German State Minister Cornelia Pieper and Berlin Opera ballet company helped German expats celebrate the country’s Day of Unity at a grand event...
Alangkarn Theater puts on Redemptorist School for the Deaf benefit extravaganza
Pattaya’s Alangkarn Theater again threw open its doors for a Pattaya Orphanage benefit show that raised more than 1 million baht for the...
Swiss embassy hosts a night of music
A Swiss-American duo entertained with 19th century songs from Johannes Brahms and Edward Grieg at a Bangkok recital hosted by Swiss Ambassador Christine...
Thanksgiving comes early at St. Nikolas
Hundreds of people, many of whom brought baskets of food to thank God for the fruits of their labor, congregated at St. Nikolas...
Hard Rock Hotel celebrates music of Schubert
The Hard Rock Hotel and local residents celebrated the music of Franz Schubert at a “Schubertiade” held at the beachfront resort. Sponsored by New...
School children and teachers given eye checks and new glasses
August 23 was an exciting day for many school children at Photisampan School on Naklua Road, since technicians of B&V Optik came to...
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Pattaya again debates bonking budgets and luxurious alternatives
The Tourist Authority of Thailand is again crystal-balling Pattaya to be the highest-end resort for the seriously wealthy. According to TAT, there are four...
Strengthening Thai Tourism: President James Thurlby’s blueprint for Skål Bangkok Vision 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand - In the tranquil ambiance of the Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel, James Thurlby, President of Skål International Bangkok, reflected over coffee on a...
The changes to be expected in Thai immigration during 2025
Entry Travel Authorization (ETA)
This will apply to the tourists from 93 countries currently taking advantage of the visa exempt, no-charge category: 60 days on...
How Pattaya is addressing challenges with big tour buses
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, a bustling tourist hub, frequently encounters challenges related to large tour buses. These vehicles are essential for transporting visitors, especially...
Clashes between Thais and Foreigners – Cultural differences fuel tensions in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - Clashes between Thais and foreigners in Pattaya are relatively common due to a mix of cultural differences, misunderstandings, and varying expectations...