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The following is a weekly feature article looking at this same time period LAST year in Pattaya and Thailand news.
This weekly feature takes a look back at news from the same period last year (and sometimes different time windows, such as six months or three months) to see how things have changed, following up on the progression of stories, as well as look at potentially broken promises or things that didn’t take place as promised in Pattaya and Thailand.
As we publish dozens of stories a week this is a quick way for people to take a look at what the biggest stories were a year ago, as chosen by our editorial team, and how they impact us today and relate to current news. They are in no particular order of importance, however, are in order of publication. This week, we cover the THIRD week of JUNE 2020, from Sunday, June 21st, 2020 to Saturday, June 27th, 2020. They are roughly in order of publication.
1. Pattaya police patrol local beaches and warn about drinking alcohol
Are we really still doing this a year later? Sadly, yes.
Pattaya Police patrol local beaches, continue to warn for alcohol consumption
2. Woman kills herself and her girlfriend in murder-suicide in Pattaya
A very sad story from last year locally.
Woman kills her girlfriend then herself in murder suicide in Pattaya
3. Proposed list for reopening of nightlife and bars released by Thai Government
A year later they have closed again with no end in sight….
Proposed list of rules for bar, pub, entertainment venue opening released by Thai Government
4. Pattaya police continue heavy patrols and enforcement around stopping social gatherings, bars opening illegally
A year later this is also still happening, unfortunately.
5. Entertainment venues planned to be allowed to reopen on July First after an almost four-month closure
Still, no sign of this happening anytime soon this year.
6.Skate park and sports field under Bali Hai Overpass plan approved
A year later, this is almost completed and an example of a plan that has been executed by the city. Yes, it does happen! It was estimated to take about a year and is on schedule.
Skate park and sport fields approved to be constructed under Bali Hai overpass
7. Pattaya City approved to hold a film festival in future to boost tourism
This is on hold right now due to Covid-19
Pattaya City approved to hold film festival in future to help boost tourism
That is all for this week. Unfortunately, the deja vu experience is still strong. Stay safe and thanks for your support!
