Tag: New Year
Hard Rock throws musical party for New Year
Bands and deejays headlined the fun as the Hard Rock Hotel celebrated New Year’s Eve with a party thanking guests and staff for...
New Year, same bad traffic
It’s the same old story: every holiday and long weekend brings gridlock to Pattaya, from Sukhumvit Road (shown here) to the beach. This year...
Thai exports expand 15% in October
BANGKOK, Nov 26 – Thai exports in October were valued at more than US$19 billion, a 15 per cent growth owing to high demand...
Seaton Foundation makes merit for Songkran
The Seaton Foundation celebrated the Thai New Year a bit early, inviting monks to make merit and throwing a luncheon party for kids at...
Big fish prove elusive once more
Sea fishing with KPK Food Services Ltd Our first trip of the New Year on January 26, and it was a...
‘Old hands’ to the fore at Bangpra
PSC golf from the Bunker Boys Monday, January 2, Treasure Hill - Stableford A field of 16 golfers set off to Treasure Hill to...
A good week for Sheedy
IPGC golf from The Links Tuesday, January 3, Lotus Valley – Stableford The Links kicked off the New Year with a visit to Lotus...
TAT sees Chinese New Year bringing Bt10 billion into circulation
TAT sees Chinese New Year bringing Bt10 billion into circulation BANGKOK, Jan 11 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the Chinese New...
4 dead, 29 injured in new year accidents in Chonburi
Chonburi’s efforts to reduce highway deaths and accidents during the New Year holiday paid off with only four people killed in 31 accidents...
San Miguel Stu celebrates the New Year in style
PSC golf from the Café Kronborg Tuesday, Jan. 3, Pleasant Valley – Stableford This was our first outing of 2012 and we had 39...
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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...