Thailand
Thai women cheer first female prime minister
After six prime ministers in six years of sometimes bloody political upheaval, Thais might be excused for shrugging their shoulders about voting in number seven. But this time there's one big difference. The new prime minister will be a woman, the...
Former sex worker wins women's literary prize in Thailand
A former sex worker has won first prize in a Thai literary contest for her book about her life in Thailand, Hong Kong and Japan, media reports said Wednesday.
An exception to the rule
The Sino-Thai megatemple outside Pattaya offers visitors a radical glimpse of earthen icons.
Aisawan Resort & Spa has spent more than 5 million dollars budget on new designs and the completion of the only Beach Club in Pattaya
Aisawan Resort & Spa has spent more than 5 Million Dollars budget on new designs and the completion of the only Beach Club in Pattaya. The showcase is ready to reveal in November 2009.
Dusit Thani Pattaya appoints a new Director for MICE
Dusit Thani Pattaya has recently appointed Kei Uchiumi as the new Director for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE). Mr. Uchiumi’s experience in the hospitality business started with Dusit Thani Bangkok, the flagship hotel of D...
Fabulous Foie Gras
This July Benihana will favor you with goose liver specialties from the Teppanyaki table. Watch you Foie Gras being cooking to perfection on the sizzling grill! How do you like your Foie Gras? Find out at Benihana! For more information please cont...
On strike: Pattaya bargirls threaten to down tools
Late on the evening of the 4th May, a total of 30 bargirls stormed into Pattaya Police station to complain to the investigating officer that they had had enough.
International Beach Wrestling Championships
The closing games in the annual international senior beach wrestling championships took place on the 7th May on the beach near the Ambassador City hotel, Na-Jomtien.
Pattaya International Ladies Club Lunch: Club’s monthly luncheon meeting
Members of the Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) who attended the monthly luncheon at the Amari were given the opportunity to learn about the power of the mind.
Diana Group Awards: Scholarships to staff members’ children
The annual children’s scholarship and sponsorship ceremony for the Diana Group took place at the Diana Garden Resort on the 7th May.
Highway police party time
Chonburi Highway police got into the party spirit on the evening of the 6th May by putting on an appreciation party for the Foreign Police Volunteers. Hosted by Police Colonel Somchai Kaosamran, Highway Commander of the Eastern Region, the officer...
We Love Health: Visitors from Phitsanulok at Pattaya City Hall
A group of 70 members from the We Love Health group based in Ban Mai, near Phitsanulok paid a visit to Pattaya City Hall on the morning of the 7th May.
Students Exhibition at Asian University
The first ever exhibition of works by graduating students from Asian University will take place next week in the University. The BA multimedia program – under the liberal arts faculty of Asian University presented the first bachelors and their imp...
Bike rider killed in accident
In the early hours of the 7th May, Banglamung police received a report from Sawang Boriboon medics that a fatal road accident had just occurred on road near Wat Kaho Thongtong in Banglamung.
Car rams into restaurant
Banglamung police were called out in the early hours of the 6th May to an open street restaurant located in the Soi Khao Noi area of Sukhumvit Road.
Tourist Police round up 7 suspected Uzbekistani Prostitutes
Late on Wednesday Night, Police Lieutenant Colonel Suwan, the Inspector-in-charge of the Pattaya Tourist Police Division, organized an operation to round-up suspected Eastern European Prostitutes.
Sattahip Police intercept illegal diesel shipment
The sale of illegal petrol is big business here in Thailand and Police are always on the lookout for those selling the petrol which is often brought in from other countries. In the early hours of Thursday Morning, Police Colonel Somshai, the Chief...
English tourist loses cash and other valuables following rendezvous with transsexual at North Pattaya Motel
Early on Friday Morning, Police were called to the New Star Inn Motel in North Pattaya following a complaint received from an English Tourist who had been drugged and robbed by a transsexual.
Two arrested and drugs seized following police raid in Soi Boekeow
On Thursday Afternoon Pattaya Police conducted a raid on a room at the Little Court Apartments located in Soi Beokeow following reports that a drug party was taking place inside one of the rooms.
Irish man assisting police with their enquiries following death of Thai woman inside his room
On Friday Afternoon, Police were called to the Barracuda Bar and Guesthouse located on the Naklua Road to investigate a fatality inside one of the rooms. Officers inspected the body of Khun Biyamat aged 27 from Karasin Province.