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Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery
Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery. This is how Margaret (Margie) Grainger, of the Hand To Hand Foundation, began her talk to...
Take them out; not take them on
You might think that you need to have a high degree of athleticism to defend yourself against an attacker, you don’t. Also, when you...
Building a Family Tree
Did you know that Charlie Chaplin had briefly stayed in a workhouse in England in 1896 at the age of seven? This was one...
Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death, even in...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death globally including Thailand. Given the diet that most Thais follow, you might think...
NMV turns 44
Being 44 years old may seem young to many of us, but it is a ripe old age for a group of expats...
PCEC is more than just its regular Sunday meetings
The Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) is much more than just its regular Sunday meetings. The PCEC was started in March 2001 when...
Bali Hai may call you
Remember the song, “Bali Hai may call you, any night, any day … In your heart you’ll hear it call you, come away,...
How to get a long stay extension from Thai Immigration
How do I get a long stay extension from Thai Immigration? The answer to this and other questions was provided at the Sunday,...
Gem fraud and how to recognize it
Gem fraud and how to recognize it was the topic at the March 11 Sunday meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club. Peter...
Children’s Choir voices tug on PCEC hearts
It was a joyous Christmas celebration at the Pattaya City Expats Club meeting on December 18. During the past three years, it has...
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A thrilling New Year’s Celebration at Pattaya Beach and Koh Larn draws much interest...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The "Pattaya Countdown 2025" is event taking place from December 29-31, 2024, at Pattaya Beach and Koh Larn. The event has...
Cambodian family turns begging into a ‘Franchise’ operation in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A group of Cambodian nationals, including women and young children, were spotted begging on the sidewalks in popular tourist areas of...
Safety of Condo Residents in Pattaya – A growing concern amid rapid development
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, known for its vibrant tourism industry and bustling nightlife, is also home to a significant number of condo residents. As...
Balancing Tourism and Quality of Life – Is Pattaya overcrowded for tourists?
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, one of Thailand’s premier tourist destinations, has long attracted visitors with its vibrant nightlife, picturesque beaches, and rich cultural offerings....
Pattaya ‘Santa Fun Run 2025′, where sports and joy meet
PATTAYA, Thailand – The ‘Santa Fun Run 2025’ at Pattaya Beach on December 21 organized by the Pattaya Tourism and Sports Department in collaboration...