Tag: Jan Olav Aamlid
Bank of Thailand Museum impressed with Aamlid collection of artwork, master...
Representatives from the Bank of Thailand Museum recently paid a visit to coin and banknote collector Jan Olav Aamlid to have a look at...
Rotary District Governor makes whirlwind visit to clubs in Pattaya
Brings message of goodwill and encouragement to do good in the world Rotary District Governor Rachnee Euprasert recently made her official visit to the...
Thai coins the topic of new prize-winning book
The International Association of Professional Numismatists (I.A.P.N.) conducted the ceremony for its annual book prize award January 19 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event was...
46 million baht spent by 450 bidders at Bangkok auction
Eur-Seree Collecting Company attracted 450 bidders at their 32nd auction on 3rd and 4th of August this year. 110 of the bidders come from...
Rare Thai Coins, Medals and Banknotes feature in Hong Kong auction
From 19th to 21st of August one of the world’s largest numismatic firms, Stack’s, Bowers and Ponterio, is conducting their 179th and 180th auction...
Rotary donates 100,000 baht to Baan Jing Jai children’s home
At a small ceremony held at the Norwegian Church recently, Gudmund Eiksund, president of the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya together with fellow members...
Mint of Norway visits Royal Thai Mint
CEO of the Mint of Norway, Jan-Eirik Hansen and manager of sales and marketing, Kjell Wessel, paid a visit to Director-General Naris Chaiyasoot...
Pattaya society turns out for Rommel’s 70th birthday
Longtime expats and Rotarians helped collector and historian Max Rommel celebrate his 70th birthday at the Montien Hotel. A...
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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...