Pattaya Business

Number of beach masseuses to be limited on Jomtien Beach

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:33:00 -0500

Aiming to cut down on how many times sun worshippers are pestered for massages, Pattaya officials will limit the number of masseuses on Jomtien Beach to two per plot, giving priority to Pattaya residents.

Islamic Bank of Thailand Promoted in Pattaya

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:40:00 -0500

Most people in Pattaya would not realize that there is a branch of the Islamic Bank of Thailand in South Pattaya Road, who offer some interesting financial options. They will actually purchase your intended home, and then requiring basic payments with only “simple interest” fees.

Restore Pattaya tourism campaign gets under way

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:14:00 -0400

Pattaya City Council and tourism-related business in the city are now making all out efforts to woo tourists back to the resort-city in time for this year’s high season, following the most dismal low season ever, with hotel occupancy in June down to 20% of what it was a year previously. Such low figures are essentially due to the combined impacts of the Bangkok airport closures, the Red Shirts’ riots and now swine flu.

Aisawan Resort & Spa has spent more than 5 million dollars budget on new designs and the completion of the only Beach...

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:58:00 -0400

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

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:58:00 -0400

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 Dusit International, where his two-year stint (2006-2008) as a Sales Manager for the Japanese market led to his promotion as Senior Sales Manager in December last year.

Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa Wins Five Prestigious Service Awards

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:09:00 -0400

Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa has won a clutch of top awards at this year’s Marriott Lodging’s Full Service Awards. The winners are chosen from among all the managed and franchised Marriott property in the world and staff at Pattaya Marriott were delighted to be named as winners in five of the 13 categories.

On strike: Pattaya bargirls threaten to down tools

Sat, 09 May 2009 11:27:00 -0400

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.

Monthly meeting of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association

Sat, 02 May 2009 11:05:00 -0400

On Wednesday Night at the Green Park Hotel in Naklua, the monthly meeting of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association took place. Khun Jumloon chaired the meeting which was also attended by Khun Itipon, the Mayor of Pattaya. In cooperation with the Tourism Council of Thailand a letter has been drafted and sent to the Prime Ministers Officers detailing three points of concern.

TFOPTA Forum: Conference to stimulate domestic tourism

Sat, 02 May 2009 11:05:00 -0400

Chairman of Chonburi local Administration, Mr. Revat Phonlookin held a press conference on the 30th April at the Ravindra Resort on Sukhumvit Road.

A meeting planners dream-a device for every “desire”

Sat, 02 May 2009 11:05:00 -0400

Pattaya, Thailand – Looking for the next stage in service evolution? dusitD2 baraquda pattaya introduces the personal desire button. A meeting planner’s dream, the wireless technology marvel is a convenient way to contact the hotel’s key personnel for immediate assistance. Attached to the wrist of several dusitD2 managers, a special device is triggered once the desire button is pressed.

Pattaya, Thailand launches promotion to revive tourism

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:25:00 -0400

Pattaya in Chonburi, Thailand is launching a series of programs to attract more tourists from the domestic market in a bid to drum up demand following the country’s recent political unrest.

Safe Food Promise Seminar

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:25:00 -0400

A lecture was given at the Grand Sole Hotel on Second Road on the afternoon of the 26th April by Mr Hans Dragsnes from the Siam Land and Sea Company and representative of the Pirinam Company whose food hygiene products are widely used in many hotels and restaurants in Pattaya.

Pattaya’s tourism operators planning to offer free hotel rooms from May 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:11:00 -0400

Tourism operators in Pattaya are planning to offer free hotel rooms from May 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009 in order to attract local and international tourists during the low season. Apart from hotels, restaurants and shopping malls will also join the campaign, offering discounts up to 50 per cent.

Sixty Chinese tour operators visit Pattaya

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:40:00 -0400

Around sixty ‘Chinese Tour Operators’ recently descended on Pattaya in an attempt to dispel the negative media propaganda written about Pattaya, and allow the operators to see for themselves the facts about our wonderful city.

5-Star Ocean Tower inspection by The Oriental Tours France

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:40:00 -0400

The leading tour agent team from France, The Oriental Tours, was recently warmly welcomed by the Management Team of Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya, including Mr. David Cumming, General Manager (4th right), and Mr. Simon Dell, Executive Assistant Manager – Rooms Division (1st left).

Pattaya - 15 Chinese couples cancel wedding plans at Nong Nooch

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:59:00 -0400

The marketing manager of Nong Nooch Village, Najomtien has revealed that 15 Chinese couples have cancelled their wedding ceremonies following advisories from the Chinese government during the current state of emergency.

Grand Opening of Navy Radio Network

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:59:00 -0400

On Tuesday Morning we travelled to Samut Sakorn Province in Central Thailand where the grand opening of a new amateur radio network covering 13 Provinces around the Gulf of Thailand took place.

Chonburi Provincial Government propose 3 month promotion package to stimulate the Pattaya Tourism Industry

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:59:00 -0400

On Monday afternoon at Pattaya City Hall, Khun Surapon, the Governor of Chonburi Province led a press conference to announce a 3 month promotion campaign for Pattaya which will attempt to lure foreign tourists back to Pattaya following the recent troubles which undoubtedly had a negative effect on the already struggling tourism industry.