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No one has a bad memory
No one has a bad memory! But many people have an untrained memory. Training one’s memory was the topic of Dan Schwartz, an expert...
Dead foreigner discovered in a rice field
A short comedy about the body of an apparently dead foreigner discovered in a rice field won two awards at the 9Filmfest International Film...
We live in an ageing society
We live in an ageing society. Independent living, assisted living, after-hospital care, long-term care - these are all terms that describe the different needs...
About one in every ten people has diabetes
About one in every ten people has diabetes. This was part of the message given about diabetes at the Pattaya City Expats Club meeting...
Was Jesus a mystic?
Was Jesus a mystic? Ren Lexander spoke to the Pattaya City Expats Club on Sunday, May 11, on the topic of mysticism. His viewpoint...
PCEC visits the movies
PCEC visited the movies at their Sunday, April 13, meeting. Club member David Garmaise once again entertained members and guests of the Pattaya City...
Healthy habits for healthier expats
The next time you see a one-baht coin on the ground and you think to yourself that it is not worth the effort to...
Aging is a side effect of life
“Aging is a side effect of life,” according to Dr Sureeporn Sritangrattanakul, a dermatologist with Bangkok Hospital Pattaya (BHP). Dr Sureeporn spoke about healthy...
What to do about back pain
What to do about back pain? This was the message from Dr. Warwick Selvey to the Pattaya City Expats Club at their Sunday, March...
More than 800 children have passed through Pattaya Orphanage doors
Since the Pattaya Orphanage opened in 1974, more than 800 children have passed through its doors. Radchada (Toy) Chomjinda spoke to the Pattaya City...
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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
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
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...
Pattaya Mayor’s hands-on approach praised by residents during community visit; road works and waste...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet visited at Wat Chong Lom Community to hear residents’ concerns and provide guidance on various issues in a...