Tag: Wattana Chantanawaranon
Pattaya consolidates Loy Krathong celebrations at Lan Poh Park in Naklua
Pattaya has decided to consolidate its usual two Loy Krathong celebrations into one grand event at Lan Poh Park in Naklua Nov. 6. Deputy...
Educators review AEC curriculum
Local educators reviewed curriculum aimed at preparing students for the ASEAN Economic Community at a meeting in Pattaya. Deputy Mayor Wattana Chantanawaranon presided over...
City preps for Nov. 6 Loy Krathong celebration
Pattaya began planning for its official Loy Krathong celebration, which will take place at Lan Po Public Park in Naklua Nov. 6. ...
School No. 2 students given lessons in traditional art
About 300 Pattaya School No. 2 students were given an introduction to traditional Thai art at an “Amazing Thailand Culture” event organized by the...
Buddhist Lent candle parade, contest set for July 9-10
Parts or all of Beach Road will be closed from 1-6 p.m. July 9 as the city rolls out its annual Buddhist Lent Candle...
450 Pattaya students encouraged to ‘Open a Book, Open the World’
About 450 Pattaya students were encouraged to read at the Pattaya Library’s “Open a Book, Open the World” event. Deputy...
Pattaya residents walk, run on Visakha Bucha Day
Buddhist followers embraced the benefits of exercise as Pattaya organized a walk-run marathon for Visakha Bucha Day on May 13. Co-sponsored by the Pattaya...
Makro Food Services opens outlet in Pattaya
Makro Food Services cash-and-carry retail chain opened its second location in Pattaya, focusing on the restaurant industry. Deputy mayors Wattana Chantanawaranon and Ronakit Ekasingh...
Pattaya organizes walk-run on May 13 for Visakha Bucha Day
Pattaya again will invite people to exercise and meditate during the annual Visakha Bucha Day walk-run. Deputy Mayor Wattana Chantanawaranon presided over the April...
Pattaya residents call for more parks & libraries at city forum
Health, traffic and education topped the list of concerns shared by Pattaya residents when city officials solicited suggestions from residents of 14 neighborhoods about...
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Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
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