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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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DTV Digital Nomad Visa: A new opportunity for remote workers in Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand - Did you know that Thailand now offers a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)? This new visa presents an exciting opportunity for digital...
A Vocal Extravaganza: The Heavenly Voice Singers return to Ben’s Theater
PATTAYA, Thailand - Vocal concerts are always popular events at Ben’s Theater, attracting capacity audiences. The most recent one, entitled A Vocal Extravaganza was...
Pattaya known for petty theft, scams, violence associated with alcohol but not a hotspot...
PATTAYA, Thailand - Pattaya, a popular tourist destination in Thailand known for its vibrant nightlife, beaches, and cultural offerings, does not have a significant...
Rising concerns over beachside thefts by transgender individuals offering services in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Wearing expensive items while walking through the streets or along the beaches of Pattaya can make one stand out, but it...
Rescue volunteers hold nighttime training for new recruits to test mental strength and teamwork
PATTAYA, Thailand – At the Mab Fak Thong Cemetery in Huay Yai, East Pattaya, the Sattahip Sawang Rojanatham Foundation, led by Narong Boonbanjerdsri, the...