Lang Reid
Sweet Song of the Siren (and other stories)
William Peskett is a prolific writer these days, with several books of poetry, essays and short fiction offerings, and Sweet Song of the Siren...
The Jackal’s Share
When I saw this book on the Bookazine shelves I initially presumed it was about the infamous Venezuelan terrorist Ilich Ramírez Sánchez also known...
Red-Light Nights, Bangkok Daze
Despite the long title to this book Red-Light Nights, Bangkok Daze (ISBN 978-981-08-1076-4, Monsoon Books, 4th edition, 2013), being the 4th edition, it must...
The Mammoth Book of Gangs
If reincarnation is really what’s ahead, then I am sure my past included a spell as a gangster. Why? Because for some unknown reason,...
The Religions Book
At a very early stage of my adult life I was advised there were two topics to avoid in discussions. One was politics and...
To Live Outside the Law
I was attracted to this week’s review book by a remark on the front cover attributed to famous drug smuggler Howard Marks, whose book...
Is It Just Me?
I think I just failed ChickLit 101. I recall that I failed it once before, many years ago, and ended up having a deluge...
Super Freakonomics
This week’s book is a follow-on from Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner’s book Freakonomics. Super Freakonomics (ISBN 978-0-141-04832-1, Penguin Books, 2011) promises on the...
Mike Baird’s Cartoons
Many years ago now, a man came into the Pattaya Mail offices with some black and white cartoons. He showed these to Dr. Iain...
Unbroken Trust
The Forbidden Goodbye of a Husband’s Suicide Written by the wife of a man who committed suicide, this is a very harrowing and moving...
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Experience the Magic of Italian Opera at Ben’s Theater Jomtien
PATTAYA, Thailand - Ben's Theater Jomtien is proud to present a spectacular evening with renowned Italian soprano Anna Caterina Cornacchini, as she graces the...
Two Spectacular Concerts at Ben’s Theater Jomtien this January 2025
PATTAYA, Thailand - Ben's Theater Jomtien is delighted to host two exquisite and diverse concerts this January, offering an unforgettable musical experience.
Mendelssohn Piano Trios...
Colorful car lights land Russian tourist in trouble in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Russian tourist was fined 500 baht for decorating his car with colorful flashing lights in Pattaya on December 17. The...