Tag: Richard Silverberg
AAA can cause death within ten minutes
If you suffer a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), you could die if you don’t get to the hospital within ten minutes. That’s how...
Is your cell phone hazardous?
Is your cell phone hazardous? What are the dangers? These questions were posed by Barry “Baz” Jones, the guest speaker at the February 14...
PCEC gains 72 members this past year
Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the first Sunday in July, which was on July 5 this year....
It’s always a good idea to have a Plan B
Plan B came to the rescue. Club member David Garmaise was prepared to present another of his interesting and entertaining video themes at the...
PCEC learns about exotic plants at Discovery Garden
Have you ever heard of soursop fruit? The lipstick tree or the pencil tree? Screw pines? Luffa sponge plants? Inca peanuts? Baobab trees? Probably...
PCEC learns about “Back Pain in Advanced Age”
Prevention and treatment for back pain was the topic at the Sunday, May 17, meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club. Dr Somrot Phonglamai,...
“Financial Educational Road Show” stars at weekly PCEC meeting
Many U.K. and U.S. expats may be able to take action to maximise the value of their retirement savings. This was the central message...
Reasons for having plastic surgery
There are several reasons for having plastic surgery. Some are done for reconstructive purposes, usually after someone has been involved in an accident. Other...
Skill over brawn in effective self defence
Skill over brawn can be the key in effective self defence. If you know how to use pressure points on the body, you don’t...
PCEC members learn about rotator cuff injuries
This may not be what you wanted to hear, but as you get older, your risk of a painful rotator cuff injury increases. The...
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Pattaya sees temperature drop with strong winds this week
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Meteorological Department reports a 1-2°C temperature drop with strong winds in the Northeast, while the North, Central, Eastern, Bangkok, and...
Prime Minister assures prompt relief for residents in flood-hit southern province
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Thailand – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat on Tuesday (Dec 17) to assess...
Constitutional Court rejects petition alleging favoritism toward Thaksin in hospital stay on 14th floor
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Constitutional Court unanimously dismissed a petition accusing the Justice Minister and the Department of Corrections of misconduct and favoritism in...
Toyota Chairman reaffirms commitment to Thailand’s automotive industry during visit with Prime Minister
BANGKOK, Thailand – Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, met with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at Government House to discuss the future of...
Prime Minister acknowledges Election Commission summons over ‘Thaksin Influence’ allegation
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has acknowledged the Election Commission (EC)’s summons inviting her, as leader of the Pheu Thai Party, to...