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Thai Sikh family donates 200 robes, 4.4 million baht to Chaimongkol...
A wealthy Thai Sikh family donated more than 4 million baht, including 200 royally sanctioned robes, to Pattaya’s Chaimongkol Temple for its annual end-of-rainy...
Sawang Boriboon organizes merit-making for New Year
The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation offered Pattaya residents a chance to make merit for New Year’s blessings by offering alms to 49 monks....
Chaimongkol Temple opens new dormitory
Chaimongkol Temple officially opened its new monks’ dormitory, made possible by donations of more than 30 million baht. Advisor to the Deputy Interior...
New Year starts with alms giving in Pattaya, Naklua
Pattaya-area residents began 2013 with early morning merit-making exercises, giving alms to monks in Pattaya and Naklua. Banglamung District Chief Chawalit Saeng-Uthai and...
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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
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
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...