In recent weeks, many observers have been puzzled by the unusual strength of the Thai baht. At first glance, one might assume this is good news after all, a stronger currency is often associated with ...

Longstay foreigners are attempting to read the financial runes once again. The current government plans to roll out a negative income tax system by 2027. Every Thai citizen, rich or poor, will need to ...

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers recently caught a contractor dumping cement wastewater into public drains in Pattaya Beach Soi 4. The individual was fined on the spot, 2,000 baht, at ...

Pattaya’s Jomtien municipal officers recently spotted several cars parked on beach sidewalks at night, obstructing pedestrian movement. Authorities issued official violation notices and fines at the ...

Pattaya Traffic Police, in coordination with the Chonburi Provincial Transport Office (Banglamung branch), held a meeting at Pattaya Police Station to strengthen oversight of public transport in the ...

Cambodia’s ongoing border dispute with Thailand is beginning to exact a heavy toll on its economy, and the effects are rippling into Thailand’s tourism hubs, particularly Pattaya. Cambodian media, ...

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has introduced stricter measures to protect customers from rising digital financial fraud, including scams targeting mobile banking users. Under the new regulations, daily ...

Chonburi – whose name fittingly means “City of Water” – became the setting for a heartwarming and transformative initiative by Rotary Club Global Pattaya. On Monday, the club proudly inaugurated a new ...

On August 13, Barry Kenyon delivered an insightful presentation to the Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) on the topic of fake news. The talk delved into the historical roots, impact, and evolution of ...

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces—Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong— are stepping up efforts to boost Thailand’s tourism industry through the “EEC Travel Mart,” a major business-matching ...

PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Krisana Boonsawad presided over a preparation meeting for the 3rd Pattaya Film Festival 2025. The meeting, held at Pattaya City Hall, brought together the Mayor’s ...

Pattaya is keeping its carefree charm as tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border ease, reassuring travelers that there’s no reason to worry. While neighboring regions have faced disruptions, the ...