Pattaya Mail

First tour groups from China arrive for sights and sounds of Pattaya and Bangkok
The first group tours from China since the pandemic arrived in Thailand today, at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport, reported The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). A welcoming ceremony was held and attended by high-level TAT executives, Chinese officials, and representatives of the Thai public and private sectors. The arrival
Published on: 15 hours ago
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Fugitive Frenchman wanted for conning Pattaya expat captured in Bangkok
A French fugitive wanted for alleged extortion of dozens of Pattaya expats was arrested in Bangkok after months on the run. Herve Leonard, 58, was captured at a condominium in Chatuchak District Feb. 1 after spending months hopping between Pattaya, Hua Hin and Bangkok to avoid arrest. Deputy police chief
Published on: 15 hours ago
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Police chief issues new rules for checkpoints following accusations of extortion
New guidelines on police conduct at security checkpoints have been issued to help improve the image of the institution following recent controversies. National Police Chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas issued the new guidelines that require officers at checkpoints to save footage from their body cameras for at least 20 days
Published on: 15 hours ago
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First tour groups from China arrived for sights and sounds of Bangkok and Pattaya
The first group tours from China since the pandemic arrived in Thailand today, at Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport, reported The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). A welcoming ceremony was held and attended by high-level TAT executives, Chinese officials, and representatives of the Thai public and private sectors. The arrival
Published on: 20 hours ago
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English breakfasts in Pattaya too dependent on elderly expats
Latest research from UK suggests that the traditional English breakfast is in significant decline there owing to dislike of grease by the younger generation. If true, that has implications for the popular daily fry-up in Pattaya whose British and European expats are ageing and not being replaced in significant numbers
Published on: 1 day ago
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Taxis, airport tardiness and waste top complaints amongst foreign tourists
Foreign tourists have expressed dissatisfaction through a survey on overpriced taxi fares, waste management, and airport facilitation during their stay in Thailand. The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) conducted a survey during the final quarter of 2022 on 200 foreign tourists during their visit to the country. The survey showed
Published on: 1 day ago
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24 billion baht allocated to boost EV battery production
The government has set aside a budget of 24 billion baht to subsidize domestic manufacturing of battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs). Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said the subsidy is one of the measures agreed upon by the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee at its first meeting of the year.
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Thai passport office opens at Central Pattaya Shopping Center today
From Monday (Feb 6), people can get services of making or renewing passports and obtaining legal documents at Central Pattaya Shopping Center. (Formerly known as Central Festival Pattaya Beach) The Temporary Passport Office, Pattaya City (Passport Pattaya Office) is situated on the 4th floor next to the parking area and
Published on: 1 day ago
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Funeral Rites for Dr Iain Corness scheduled for Monday & Tuesday
Funeral Rites for Dr Iain Duncan Corness will be held at Wat Chonglom Temple in Naklua, Banglamung District as per the following schedule: Monday 6 February 19:00 hrs: Religious Rites. Tuesday 7 February 14:00 hrs Cremation Service. https://goo.gl/maps/95DkzaA3VA8mL7KP9
Published on: 1 day ago
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Myanmar junta banks on Chinese surge to boost tourism
The military government of senior general Min Aung Hlaing is hopeful that the country’s ailing economy will be boosted by Beijing’s decision to allow outward-bound travel for its Chinese citizenry. The Myanmar junta allowed foreign tourist entry to restart from April 2022 and, according to the hotels and tourism ministry
Published on: 1 day ago
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Another Words and Music program at the Pattaya City Expats Club
The Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) usually has a guest speaker at their weekly meetings. But, their Meetings Program Coordinator Ren Lexander also likes to arrange for various entertainers in Pattaya to come and entertain as well as tell a little something about their background. This was the case for
Published on: 2 days ago
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Negligent contractor destroys neighbor’s house wall in landslide
A construction company will rebuild a Banglamung Subdistrict homeowner’s exterior wall after it dug too close to the property line. Mayor Jaraywat Chinnawat and subdistrict engineers visited the Banglamung Soi 5 home of Somchai Saensuk, who stood among the rubble of the 20-meter wall Feb. 2. The 2-meter wall collapsed
Published on: 2 days ago
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Pattaya residents advised to stay indoors, wear masks due to high PM 2.5 levels
Pattaya residents were advised to stay indoors and wear masks outdoors due to dangerous air quality. Deputy Mayor Manote Nongyai said levels of particulate matter 2.5 microns or smaller have been at hazardous levels for almost a week. While the situation eased slightly on Feb. 2, air quality remains at
Published on: 2 days ago
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Doberman beaten, tied up, dumped in woods in East Pattaya
Authorities are hunting a man who beat and tied up a Doberman pinscher and dumped it in the woods to die in Khao Maikaew. Resident Sunthon Nankratok, 58, called animal rescue officials Feb. 3 after discovering the dog. It had been bludgeoned in the head and its back legs tied
Published on: 2 days ago
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Pattaya Electricity Authority trims trees on Soi Buakhao
The Provincial Electricity Authority pruned tree branches on Soi Buakhao to prevent power outages. City Councilman Dilok Thongnak observed Feb. 3 as PEA workers targeted trees tangled in power lines between Soi Honey and Soi Diana. Soi Buakhao has many tall trees covering electric cables so the process took about
Published on: 2 days ago
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Pattaya Legal Corner: Pitfalls of making a will in Thailand
lawyerpattaya@gmail.com Why is a will necessary? While it is sometimes possible to obtain court probate without a will, that can be a difficult process for foreigners in particular. Their next-of-kin relatives might well be living thousands of miles from Thailand and dying intestate can create legal pitfalls and dangers of
Published on: 2 days ago
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Funeral Rites for Dr Iain Corness scheduled for Monday & Tuesday
Funeral Rites for Dr Iain Duncan Corness will be held at Wat Chonglom Temple in Naklua, Banglamung District as per the following schedule: Monday 6 February 19:00 hrs: Religious Rites. Tuesday 7 February 14:00 hrs Cremation Service. https://goo.gl/maps/95DkzaA3VA8mL7KP9
Published on: 2 days ago
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Light rain and cool weather in Pattaya and Eastern Region
Weather Forecast Scattered thundershowers mostly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao, Chonburi (Pattaya), Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat. Minimum temperature 22-25 °C. Maximum temperature 32-34 °C. Southeasterly winds 10-30 km/hr. Wave below 1 meter and offshore about 1 meter. 7 days Weather Forecast Weather Outlook During 4 – 10 Feb 2023 During
Published on: 2 days ago
Source: Pattaya Mail
Central Pattaya Beach to start providing passport services on Monday (Feb 6)
From Monday (Feb 6), people can get services of making or renewing passports and obtaining legal documents at Central Pattaya Shopping Center. (Formerly known as Central Festival Pattaya Beach) The Temporary Passport Office, Pattaya City (Passport Pattaya Office) is situated on the 4th floor next to the parking area and
Published on: 2 days ago
Source: Pattaya Mail