Ronan Keating Shines at Pattaya International Jazz Festival 2024
Pattaya, Thailand-
Pattaya Beach was transformed into a vibrant stage for music lovers over the weekend as it hosted the much-anticipated Pattaya International Jazz Festival 2024. The two-day event, themed "The Harmonic Jazz & Beach,"...
Thai PM Denies VAT Increase to 15 Percent, Reaffirms Economic Policy
National —
On December 7th, 2024, government spokesperson Jirayu Huangsap dismissed rumors of increasing VAT from 7% to 15%, clarifying that Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra firmly opposes such a move.
Paetongtarn emphasized that tax policy changes...
Pattaya Jazz Festival 2024 Draws Crowds with Music and Local Delights
Pattaya —
At 6:00 PM on December 6th, 2024, Mr. Wittaya Khunpluem, the President of the Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization, and Mr. Poramet Ngampichet, the Mayor of Pattaya City, attended the opening of the "Pattaya...
The Pattaya News Weekly FREE E-Paper for December 7th, 2024 Now Available: December is...
Have you checked out our free, modern, digital E-Paper yet?
For years some of our readers have asked for a more traditional reading experience like a classic newspaper. Although a print paper is not in...
See Dozens of Street Fights TODAY at Rage Fight Academy in Pattaya With Mr....
This weekend, December 7th, from 5:00 PM, an amazing fight event is coming to Rage Fight Academy in Pattaya!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of adrenaline, action, and entertainment! Mr. Fight Channel, with...
Chinese Driver Charged After Fatal Pattaya Crash, No Alcohol Found in System
Pattaya —
Pattaya police found no alcohol in the system of a Chinese driver who caused a fatal car crash late last night that left one dead and several injured on Thepprasit Road. However, the...
Restaurant and Hotel Industries Fear Collapse Over Proposed 15 Percent VAT Hike
National —
On December 6th, 2024, Mr. Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, the Thai Restaurant Business Association Chairman, raised concerns about the government’s proposal to increase the VAT rate from 7% to 15%.
He warned that the move...
Pattaya Traffic Police Get Ready for December Events to Keep Tourists Safe
Pattaya —
Pattaya Traffic Police are ready to keep tourists safe and traffic smooth for December’s festive season.
December is a festive month in Pattaya, with big events like the International Jazz Festival, Christmas celebrations, Jet...
Chinese Man Causes Multi Vehicle Crash in Pattaya in front of Threpprasit Market, Resulting...
Pattaya – A Chinese national caused a devastating multi-vehicle crash on Thepprasit Road in the Pattaya area resulting in numerous injuries and at least one fatality.
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At 9:06 PM on December 5th, 2024, Pol. Lt....
Fire Guts Ghost Ship Hotel on Koh Chang
Trat – A fire severely damaged the abandoned "Ghost Ship" hotel on Koh Chang on Tuesday, December 3rd.
The Koh Chang Police were notified of the blaze at 1:00 PM at the abandoned hotel, a...
