Pattaya Songtaew Driver Brutally Attacks Competitor After Argument Over Chinese Customers
Pattaya —
Two Songtaew drivers engaged in a heated argument on South Pattaya Road over who would transport Chinese tourists last weekend. The altercation resulted in one driver being hospitalized, while the other is now...
Governor of Thai Tourism Authority Announces Plans for World Songkran Festival to Boost Tourism...
National—
On February 8th, 2024, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), gave a statement on a preparatory meeting for the World Songkran Festival in collaboration with the Ministry of...
A Photo Look at Pattaya on Chinese New Year Weekend
Over the past few days multiple parts of Pattaya, Thailand have come alive with decorations and atmosphere for Chinese New Year, which falls tomorrow, Saturday, February 10th, 2024.
One of the biggest...
‘Pattaya Heat’ Action Thriller Debuts in Movie Theatres, Shot in Pattaya
Pattaya —
The big budget highly anticipated Thai action thriller, "Pattaya Heat: All Men Are Brothers," is set to ignite the silver screen as it makes its debut on Thursday, February 8th, 2024.
The red carpet...
Much Ado About Elephant Pants in Thailand
Over the past several days various Thai politicians and government officials have made headlines, at least on Thai language news, with consistent updates on what they call a pressing issue-Elephant pants.
Specifically, their concerns have...
Thailand Prepares for the Biggest Songkran Festival Ever as a UNESCO World Heritage
National—
On February 5th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed an announcement made by the Thai Ministry of Culture on the World Songkran Festival in 76 provinces across Thailand starting from...
Could Thailand Really Introduce a Schengen Style Visa for Parts of Southeast Asia?
Over the last few days the Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has made it clear that he intends to pursue plans for a groundbreaking Schengen style (but with some major differences, read on) visa...
Top Pattaya News From The Last Week: Angry Russian at Barbershop, Drunk British Man...
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We have gathered together here our top LOCAL stories that happened in our areas, Pattaya and Chonburi, in the last week from Monday, January 29th, to Sunday, February...
Panic in Chonburi as Crocodile Found Sunbathing Near Village Fish Pond
Chonburi —
Residents of Huay Yai area in Chonburi province were gripped by panic after a two-meter-long freshwater crocodile was spotted sunbathing near a fishpond on February 4th, 2024.
Local officials, including the Huay Yai sub-district...
Opinion: It’s Time to Lift the Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban in Thailand
It's been in place for over fifty years but many people agree that it is time to lift the much criticized afternoon alcohol sales ban from 2-5 PM every day in Thailand.
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