Tag: Sonthaya Kunplome
Soi 5 Thunwa Community opens garment center
East Pattaya’s Soi 5 Thunwa (Soi 5 December) Community has opened a garment-making center aimed at providing jobs and occupational training for residents of...
‘Year of the Horse’ gallops into Pattaya for Chinese New Year
The “Year of the Horse” got off to a galloping start as Pattaya celebrated Chinese New Year with pageants, pyramids and parades. Mayor Itthiphol...
Colosseum transvestite cabaret opens with fanfare on Thepprasit Road
The curtain has gone up on Asia’s largest transvestite cabaret show as top local and national government officials attended the grand opening of the...
4 area Lions clubs install new presidents
Lions Club members from Singapore and Korea were on hand as four Pattaya-area chapters installed new presidents for the coming term. Culture Minister Sonthaya...
Culture minister thanks Chonburi cultural council members
Thailand’s Culture Minister thanked more than 2,000 Chonburi residents for their work on more than 100 province, city and local culture councils. Minister Sonthaya...
Nong Nooch celebrates U.K. flower show gold with party
Thailand’s culture minister joined top area politicians to help Nong Nooch Tropical Garden celebrate its gold-medal victory at Britain’s Chelsea Flower Show. ...
Songkran respects paid to the elderly
Minister of Culture Sonthaya Kunplome presided over the ‘Day for the elderly’ celebrations in celebration of Songkran, the Thai New Year held at...
Thai Fight provides spectacular finale for Songkran festival
The second edition of the Thai Fight muaythai extravaganza took place at a temporary stage and boxing arena erected at Bali Hai Pier...
Palang Chon recruits new members in Sattahip
Looking to expand outside of Chonburi, the Palang Chon Party hosted a recruitment meeting to drive interest in the party and educate newcomers...
Subaru opens new Pattaya showroom
Minister of Culture Sonthaya Kunplome (3rd left) presided over the opening of the first Subaru Pattaya Center recently. On hand to welcome...
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The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
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No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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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...