Tag: Richard Silverberg
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...
Many famous authors “got it wrong”
Many famous authors who wrote about Asia “got it wrong.” This is what led Jerry Hopkins, an author himself, to write “Romancing the East,”...
Oh, my aching back…
Problems with the spine can be both painful and difficult to resolve. At the Sunday, May 19 meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club,...
No author wants to be a time bandit
“Bad books rob you of precious time. No author wants to be a time bandit.” These are the words of Christopher Moore, well...
Variety of products available for expats banking in Thailand
Thailand’s banking system offers a variety of products for expats living in or visiting Thailand. The Sunday, April 28, meeting of the Pattaya...
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...
Have you heard of disposable suits?
Have you heard of disposable suits? Club member Darrell Brown had a story about that along with several other interesting comments about his...
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...
A visit to 319 countries and territories
Ray Woods likes to travel. Ray’s grandmother, a Cherokee Indian, told Ray when he was a kid that his mission in life was...
British more likely to need consular assistance in Thailand
British tourists and residents are more likely to need consular assistance in Thailand than anywhere else in the world, according to Michael Hancock,...
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Celebrate a Sparkling Festive Season at the Royal Cliff Hotels Group
Are you ready to celebrate the festive season in style? We invite you to celebrate with your loved ones at Royal Cliff. Indulge in...
Experience the Magic of Italian Opera at Ben’s Theater Jomtien
PATTAYA, Thailand - Ben's Theater Jomtien is proud to present a spectacular evening with renowned Italian soprano Anna Caterina Cornacchini, as she graces the...
Two Spectacular Concerts at Ben’s Theater Jomtien this January 2025
PATTAYA, Thailand - Ben's Theater Jomtien is delighted to host two exquisite and diverse concerts this January, offering an unforgettable musical experience.
Mendelssohn Piano Trios...
Pattaya Social Welfare Dept. hosts disability rights check in collaboration with employment office
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mrs. Niramon Thamthatto, Director of the Social Welfare Department, and her team welcomed officials from the Employment Office for a disability...
NCSA Secretary-General promotes cyber safety through games and donates essentials to children at CPDC
PATTAYA, Thailand – At the Child Protection and Development Center (CPDC) in Huay Yai, East Pattaya, Air Vice Marshal Amorn Chomchoey, Secretary-General of the...