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Beach Resorts are drawing more tourists and investment money.

It has become clear in the past few months that Thailand’s beach resorts are undergoing a significant surge in interest from visitors and businessmen, who are arriving in increasing numbers and bringing with them investments in business and property.

Royal Varuna Yacht Club Hosts Kids Day Out Event

Pattaya is a hub for many events in Thailand and we all get to watch and read about it day in-day out. Today the 29 M...

Handicapped child is helped by the volunteers at Kids Day Out event.

Thailand Looks to Host Formula 1 Road Race

Tired of watching Southeast Asian counterparts Malaysia and Singapore enjoy the tourism cash that comes with hosting ...

Over 100,000 people watched Thailand’s first-ever exhibition of Formula One driving on Ratchadamnoen Avenue in 2010.

Bangkok Pattaya Hospital Donates Traffic Signs to Banglamung Police Station

A representative from Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Dr. Sriharach Lohachitranon, Deputy Director, donated 18 containers o...

Bangkok Pattaya Hospital Donates Traffic Signs to Banglamung Police Station

Food Diary by CP TV Show Broadcasts at La Baguette French Bakery

“Food Diary by CP” TV Show was recently broadcast at the popular La Baguette French Bakery in Pattaya. MC K. Benchana...

Food Diary by CP TV Show Broadcasts at La Baguette French Bakery

HEADLINES


ASK DREW NOYES


Bali Hai's new marina parking garage allows access to Walking Street.

There will be a new world-class marine transport center in Pattaya, located near Bali Hai Pier, which will accommodate more boats and thus attract more tourists to Pattaya and the adjoining Eastern seaboard region. Now tourists from around the wor...

Former News of the World  freelance journalist Blogger Andrew Drummond misinforms yet again.

A question about Andrew Drummond's claim that a 30-year lease was illegally cancelled by a Thai wife was asked in the column Ask Drew Noyes and published in Pattaya Times Newspaper September 1, 2011. Now a man claiming to be the real Mangus Evans...

Pattaya Beach Resort in Thailand Prepares for Possible Iranian Terrorists Attack Drew Noyes, Pattaya Times newspaper Pattaya City, Chonburi Police, US Embassy, Thailand Immigration, US Department of Homeland Security
New Automatic Passenger Clearance Gates to be Installed at Suvarnabhumi TTR Weekly and Pattaya Times Staff Pattaya Times
Ask Drew Noyes DREW NOYES, PAPPA CO., LTD. LAW OFFICE PATTAYA TIMES NEWSPAPER AND WEBSITE  
Power of Attorney in Thailand by Drew Noyes Drew Noyes, PAPPA Co., Ltd. Law Office Pattaya Times newspaper and website
Buying a Thai Company to Own the House by Drew Noyes Drew Noyes, PAPPA Co., Ltd. Law Office Pattaya Times newspaper and website
Inheritance Tax and Gift Tax in Thailand - Ask Drew Noyes Drew Noyes, PAPPA Co., Ltd. Law Office Pattaya Times newspaper and website
Purchasing a Condominium in Thailand by Drew Noyes Drew Noyes, PAPPA Co., Ltd. Law Office Pattaya Times newspaper and website

MAYOR'S CORNER


PATTAYA & EASTERN SEABOARD REGION


Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome leads a team of doctors while giving words of encouragement to Wichit Tanomkeaw, as part of the project to make 20,000 house calls for the sick and elderly.

The Office of Public Health and Environment Pattaya has conducted free visits to underprivileged citizens in Lanpo, Naklua.

Handicapped members have been given an opportunity to work at the new AIS Call Center.

Telephone Service Company Gives Disabled Persons Opportunities in Pattaya

NATIONAL AND THAI GOVERNMENT


BUSINESS


by Staff Reporter Pattaya Times
Bombing Rocks Bangkok
Bombing Rocks Bangkok

Thai Explosive Ordnance Disposal official makes a check on a backpack that was left on the bomb site by a suspect bomber in Bangkok.

Medical Tourism is Big Business in Thailand

For quite a number of years, Thailand’s major private hospitals have led the creation of a new tourism segment, that has taken off and is now bringing big rewards: medical tourism.

ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT


IN&AROUND PATTAYA


Mr. Chan Aemjarern, Sattahip chief (right), presents the official Marriage Certificate to couples on elephants.

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens celebrated Valentine's Day with free wedding services – including free elephant rides for the newlyweds. Mr. Chan Aemjarern, Sattahip chief, honored the new couples by serving himself as a special witness. Many couples...

Re-elected president Mrs. Boontrik Gusonwit.

At the elections for the Thailand Hotel Associations(THA), Mrs. Boontrik Gusonwit, past president, was re-elected to serve as president for a second term.

PATTAYA'S BEST RESTAURANTS


PATTAYA'S BEST HOTELS


A-One Royal Cruise offers fatntastic outdoor setting and a great view facing the ocean.

To select the best meal ever is a very subjective decısıon. For me, I usually think of my last memorable meal. Believe me when I say I had that experience just a few days ago at the A-ONE Royal Cruise Hotel Restaurant—a very unique restaurant surr...

dusitD2 baraquda pattaya, opened in December 2008, is located on Pattaya 2   road, with easy access to the beach, entertainment, shopping and café scene.

d’spa at dusitD2 baraquda pattaya has launched annual and six-month spa membership programmes featuring water-themed treatments.

EVENTS


SPORTS


Eastern Fun Food Fest - Colorful East Festival Kicks Off July 7

Lovers of local cuisine will have the opportunity sample the tastes of Thailand and beyond from July 7 – 10 as the Eastern Fun Food Fest kicks off along the entire stretch of Pattaya Beach Road. The annual festival is aimed at increasing visitor n...

Winner Yani Tseng hits a long drive.

That was quick: It didn’t take long for World No 1 Yani Tseng to regain the form that helped her win 12 events worldwide last year. Tseng won LPGA start No 2 of the year, finishing one shot ahead of Ai Miyazato at the Honda LPGA Thailand.

PATTAYA HI-SO


DID YOU KNOW?


Hilton Pattaya Officially Launches 'eforea: spa at Hilton'

Snake Bite Serum Imported as Green Mambas Escape in Flood

Pattaya’s Snakes Wittaya Yensabai  
Map of Pattaya Released Soon Pattaya Maps Official Map of Pattaya
Easy Pass lane Wanrapa Boonsu  
Three Thai Drinkers Die Every Hour Siripun Sinbuathong  

TECHNOLOGY


LAW & ORDER


Coming in at 0.4 inches thick and 0.9 pounds, the PlayBook has a featherweight feel without seeming flimsy.

With dozens of companies looking to gain tablet PC market share away from Apple and Samsung, it’s going to take a special kind of product to succeed, one that offers consumers fast performance and expanded options on the competition. In other word...

Mr. Drew Noyes, Managing Director of P.A.P.P.A. Co., Ltd. Law Office, receiving a top service award from his friend Police Major General Sakda Chuenphakdee, Supreme Commander of Thailand Immigration Bureau.

Police Major General Sakda Chuenphakdee, Supreme Commander of Thailand Immigration Bureau came from Bangkok with his immediate staff of Immigration Police Commanders and Police Colonel Athiwit Kamolrat, Head of Chonburi Immigration to award Americ...

NIGHTLIFE


ART & CULTURE


Invitation by the Amari Nova Suites Pattaya  to the next VIP Cocktail Party

The Amari Nova Suites Pattaya, the leader in serviced apartments in town, had invited again, and business partners, customers, and friends came to their quarterly Cocktail Party to meet and spend a nice evening.

Apart from a flower parade guests were awed when a baby calf gave his mother a flower garland to show his love. There was also a special show where baby calves wrote ‘love mom’ on a piece of paper using their trunk.

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden recently celebrated Thailand’s Mother’s Day (also Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s Birthday) under the ‘Love your mother and love your trees to help reduce global warming’ concept. The event was packed with hundreds of famili...

Nightmarch Duncan Stearn  
Get Ready for Another White Party! Siripun Sinbuathong  
Another White Beach Party Success Siripun Sinbuathong  
Nightmarch -Issue 12 Duncan Stearn  

LIFESTYLE


FASHION & STYLE


English students read what has to be read.

You think English is easy??

L’Occitane’s newest fragrance and first make-up line.

Available now is L’Occitane’s newest fragrance and first make-up line inspired by the peony flower; L’Occitane Peony Collection. Recently L’Occitane held an event under the ‘Glorious Peony Garden’ theme in which the products were officially launch...

HEALTH


FARANG FOCUS


Wine is devine!

Andrew Drummond Bangkok PAPPA Co., Ltd., Pattaya People
Niels Colov, Drew Noyes in Angeles City, Philippines - Andrew Drummond
Pattaya businessmen Niels Colov (Left) and Drew Noyes (Right) touch gloves in front of the likeness of local favorite WBC Welterweight champ Manny Pacquiao (Center) before watching the Pay Per View fight with 500 other boxing enthusiast at the Holiday Inn, Angeles City, Philippines.

Pattaya businessmen visit Angeles City, Philippines to help join the two cities together and increase business. However, former "News of the World" tabloid newspaper journalist and one-man blogger Andrew Drummond falsely reported the Pattaya busi...

ASIAN TRAVEL


LETTER TO THE EDITOR


White sand beaches align this scenic stretch of paradise.

Located just over a one hour drive southeast of Pattaya, Laem Mae Phim offers an attractive destination for either a weekend holiday retreat or a permanent residence far away from home. Laem in Thai translates to “cape” as the rugged volcanic outc...

Terry Hunter & Christopher Spiers
My Little Island
My Little Island

With all the stimulus packages having been put in place and money still being printed in vast amounts, there are a number of experts around the world warning of an inflationary period on the horizon, some talking heads even going as far as to say ...

OPINION


FLIGHT STATUS


Simon's Fish and Chips

Simon's is on the outside of Jomtien Complex on Thappraya Road round from the Hanaman statue and is an open fronted shop with no aircon but has several fans. The tables are basic wood, some with tablecloths and place mats.

 

THAILAND IN PICTURES


REAL ESTATE


Visith Pinpawong Pattaya Times News
Ibis Hotels Summer Promotion for University Students
Ibis Hotels Summer Promotion for University Students

ibis Hotels in Thailand is proud to present a special promotion for university students to welcome the summer and the school holidays with a special price.

 

EDUCATION


MOTORING


The front of the Siam Kollakarn Music School Pattaya located on Pattaya Third road that offers courses under the Yamaha Music Worldwide Education System.

The Siam Kollakarn Music School under the Yamaha Music Foundation recently opened its frst branch in Pattaya offering courses under the Yamaha Music Worldwide Education System.

Nissan Launches Thailand’s First Eco Car

Siam Nissan Automobile Co (SNA) has launched Thailand’s frst locally produced eco car, the Nissan March. SNA president Toru Hasegawa said Nissan March is a small vehicle with a 1,200 cc three-cylinder engine with carbon dioxide emissions less than...

SCIENCE


BANGKOK


Scenes from the movie “2012”, Courtesy of Columbia Pictures

The planets are lining up as predicted. The climate scare is here. Wars fought with heavy steel, great famine, severe drought, epidemic disease and social and financial chaos are all here as predicted long ago.

Bangkok's famous Chao Phraya river has burst it banks causing extensive flooding.

AMAZING THAILAND


WEIRD & WONDERFUL


AmazingCountdown.com Thailand’s Official Web Community for 2010 Countdown Launched

AmazingCountdown.com will be the Thailand official countdown website supported by The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in the “Amazing Thailand” project,

The newly appointed ambassadors receiving their awards.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has chosen five people from across Thailand and awarded them for their amazing talents as well as making them the new ambassadors. They are Werewolf Girl, Penguin Man, Queen of Scorpions, King of Cobras and Centipede King.

HUMOR


INTERNATIONAL


The History of the Middle Finger

I never knew this before, and now that I know it, I feel compelled to send it on to my more intelligent friends in the hope that they, too, will feel edified. Isn't history more fun when you know something about it?

Miki Haim Managing Director of Matrix Developments.

FUN THINGS TO DO


PICTURE OF THE DAY


World Cup Fever Grips Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort

The ZULU Bar at the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort in Pattaya launched their "World Cup Fever 2010" promotion.

Fireworks Light Up Pattaya Sky for Our Beloved Queen

VIDEO OF THE DAY


PATTAYA'S BEST GOLF COURSES



Japanese star Ai Miyazato won the season-opening Honda PTT LPGA Thailand at the Siam Country Club earlier this year

Earlier this year the LPGA came to Pattaya to hold their first tournament for 2010 at the stunning Siam Country Club Old Course.Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course is the first privately owned golf club in Thailand, founded by the late Dr. Thawor...


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