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Buddhists offer grand donations for casting of statue at Rayong temple
Buddhists from across the country descended upon Rayong to contribute everything from jewels to cement to cast a new 12-meter-tall Lord Buddha statue for...
Navy discharges 198 sailors, marines in Sattahip
Almost 200 military conscripts were released from active duty at the Royal Thai Navy’s third discharge service of 2013. Capt. Khomsan Sonsupaap, commander of...
2nd Frigate Squadron mobilizes for end-of-year war games
The Royal Thai Navy’s 2nd Frigate Squadron mobilized four warships for its end-of-year war games. Rear Adm. Ratsadang Theeranet dispatched the HTMS Kraburi, Saiburi,...
Upstart party unseats Mayor Atithep, city council in Ban Chang election
Ban Chang’s established politicians were swept from office as the city’s voters chose an entirely new slate of candidates. Newcomer...
TOT launches technology club for youths in Sattahip
TOT (Public) Co. is teaming up with Sattahip officials to encourage youngsters to harness technology to benefit their communities. Regional...
Couple freed from stuck elevator
A Rayong couple with an infant were rescued after being trapped inside an elevator for over an hour. Piyachat Raruenrom, 29, her husband Tassanai...
Auk Pansaa signals the end of the rainy season
Auk Pansaa, the end of Buddhist Lent, in theory signals the end of the rainy season in Thailand. This cannot come too soon for...
4 injured in Sattahip road crash
Four people were hurt when a sailor fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into two cars in Sattahip. A...
Rayong truck driver arrested in tire-replacement scam
A teenage truck driver has been arrested for allegedly stealing tires from his Rayong employer. Chonchit Lakornpol, 18, was hauled into the Phe Police...
Stoned man tries to donate drugs to flood victims in Sattahip
A man who was high on drugs somehow thought it was a good idea to donate methamphetamines to Sattahip officials trying to raise money...
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Foreigners and income tax: take your pick
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Pattaya Mail’s recent report of an expat club meeting about potential tax charges on income remitted to Thailand since January 2024 was quickly...
Eastern Economic Corridor High-Speed Rail Project: A Game Changer for Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) High-Speed Railway Project is a key infrastructure initiative poised to revolutionize Thailand’s transportation, trade, and tourism...
Willem Lasonder and Sam Jeffery triumph in a challenging week of golf
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Mabprachan Golf Society faced two challenging rounds this week, with players navigating tough conditions at Mountain Shadow and Emerald.
Tuesday, January...
Keith, Robby and Ian shine in a week of diverse Bunker Boys golf challenges
PATTAYA, Thailand - Monday, January 13 – A field of 28 players teed off under cool, windy conditions on a very dry course that...
Poor Road Conditions in Pattaya – A result of mismanagement and rapid urban growth
PATTAYA, Thailand – The poor condition of roads in Pattaya can be attributed to a combination of factors, rather than a single entity or...