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Man arrives for monk ordination on jet ski, accompanied by band,...
Quiet, solemn tradition was nowhere to be found when a 180 kg. man planning to become a monk paraded through Pattaya sitting on...
Pattaya Police Station streamlines traffic, adds parking
The Pattaya Police Station increased the number of parking spots and took other steps to clear frequent traffic bottlenecks at the Beach Road...
11 arrested when police raid illegal cock fight
11 men were arrested when Pattaya police broke up an illegal cockfight on Pratamnak Hill. About 20 Thai men...
Taiwan networking company rolls out ‘Z-Home’
Taiwanese home-networking equipment maker Zyxel is taking its communications gear on the road to show Thais exactly what a plugged-in home can be...
Mountain bikers descend on Chonburi for cross country challenge
Bike riders from all over the country attended the 1st mountain bike “Tanlom Cross Country” race staged at a specially laid out mountain...
Sriracha police nab couple allegedly distributing drugs for Rayong prison inmate
Sriracha police arrested a married couple who allegedly acted as distributors for a jailed drug dealer behind bars at Rayong Prison. ...
MP candidate bitten by dog after ominous fortune telling
A Democrat Party candidate for parliament who said fortune tellers warned him about an accident was bitten by a stray dog while stumping...
Rayong board to monitor Maptaput environmental issues
With most the legal challenges to the Maptaput industrial zone resolved, a new Rayong center set up shop this month to keep a...
1,500 kids puzzled at 11th Cyber Dict puzzle championships
About 1,500 students from Thailand eastern and central regions squared off in Sudoku and crosswords puzzles at the 11th Technical Cyber Dict Crossword...
Sriracha man dies as car crashes, burns
A Sriracha man died after his car hit and tree and exploded in Borwin. Paisan Fungfuang, 56, was pronounced...
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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...