Elfi Seitz
Austria donates 1.2 million baht to ATCC
The Austrian embassy donated more than a million baht to the Anti-Human Trafficking Center for construction of a new girls’ dormitory.
The embassy’s police liaison...
Germany invests 690 million baht to help Thailand adjust to climate...
Germany is investing almost 700 million baht to help Thailand’s government and business sectors develop climate-friendly approaches in the energy, waste, water and agriculture...
Fr. Legaspi brings healing touch to Pattaya
A man walked into Church of the Assumption on crutches. He left waving them over his head, convinced he could walk again because of...
Austrian ambassador makes first visit to Pattaya
Newly appointed Austrian Ambassador H.E. Dr. Eva Hager made her first trip to Pattaya March 9, to visit with compatriots and meet Pattaya officials...
Herta Rommel
24 April 1911 – 13 February 2018
In 1911, the Garuda was adopted as Thailand’s national emblem, scouting made its debut in the kingdom, and...
Gerrit Niehaus celebrates operatic birthday
Former German legislators were among the guests as the owner of the Thai Garden Resort celebrated his birthday.
Gerrit Niehaus and his wife Anselma invited...
Rotary Club and Italian community donate rice to local schools
The Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya with the cooperation of the Italian Community in Pattaya initiated a project to raise funds to buy rice for...
Grand Opera performs at Thai Garden Resort Christmas and New Year’s...
The Thai Garden Resort treated its guests with a holiday concert by the Grand Opera Thailand.
The performers mingled with guests before setting up on...
Grand Opera performs at Pattaya Orphanage
Members of the Grand Opera Thailand under leadership of founder Stefan Sanchez introduced the children of the Pattaya Orphanage to arias and musicals. The...
Good food, view spoiled by weather at posh grill party
The weather was lousy and the view of the ships worse, but guests at Urs Brunner barbecue party didn’t care.
Brunner, founder of the Bon...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
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No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...