Tag: Sonthaya Kunplome
20,000 rev up Silverlake Vineyard for Burapa Bike Week
A change in venue revved up the annual Burapa Bike Week, with 20,000 motoring enthusiasts taking over the Silverlake Vineyard for two-days of...
Souped-up beds dash down Beach Road
They didn’t win the race, but the Pullman Pattaya Hotel G team did win the most colorful costume trophy in this year’s running of...
Local politicians help raise funds for Banglamung Red Cross
Politicians sporting high fashion and musical performances highlighted a Children’s Day fundraiser for the Banglamung Red Cross. Red Cross President Nuanjan Saeng-Uthai, in...
Art show to raise funds for royal charity Jan. 29-Feb. 7
Contemporary artists will compete for royal recognition in the third Royal Exhibition Honoring HM the King Jan. 29-Feb. 7 at Central Festival Pattaya...
Chinese delegation given key to city during Pattaya visit
Top government, police and city officials welcomed to Pattaya a Chinese delegation that will help lead the restoration of a Bangkok temple. ...
Pattaya mayor celebrates 39th birthday
Government officials and community leaders joined to wish Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome a happy 39th birthday at party at Ban Saen Sukh in...
Local officials open Naklua night market
Culture Minister Sonthaya Kunplome launched eight weekends of music, food and shopping during Naklua’s “Walk & Eat” night market running through Jan. 20....
What is happening with the Bira Circuit?
Panic and consternation in the local racing fraternity with the rumor that the Bira Circuit is closing down. Well, it’s not a rumor,...
Speed, humor amaze crowds at 141st Chonburi Buffalo Races
Beefy, skinny or white, buffaloes of every kind thundered over a 100-meter track in Chonburi, astounding crowds with their terrific speed - and...
Sawang Boriboon Wittaya School opens new building
Sawang Boriboon Wittaya School opened their newest building to teach Thai, English and Chinese and spread knowledge on Thai-Chinese traditions. ...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
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
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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...