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HRH Princess Soamsavali and her daughter HRH Princess (Pa) Bajrakitiyabha  as they pose to promote the Princess Pa Foundation of the Thai Red Cross Society. (Photo: Princess Pa Foundation, Thai Red Cross Society)

Thai Princess Appointed Court Prosecutor in Pattaya

Drew Noyes www.pattaya-times.com 15.07.2010

“I take pride in saying that Thailand’s support to the global UNIFEM Say No to Violence against Women Campaign is second to none. I also note with appreciation the national ownership that has evolved around this process. It is indeed a strong foundation upon which coordinated efforts to end violence against women and girls in Thailand have been and will continue to be built,” declared HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha.

Happy Birthday HRH Princess Soamsawali

Pattaya Times joins the people of Thailand to humbly wish Princess Soamsawali had a very happy birthday on this auspi...

Happy Birthday HRH Princess Soamsawali

HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Using Her Skills to Help Pattaya

The daughter of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol (Princess Pa), is now livin...

Beloved HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol now lives in Pattaya and is working to help society protect women and children from violence and abuse.

Deepak Chopra Talks in Pattaya

Deepak Chopra, founder of the Chopra Foundation, world renowned author, international presenter and keynote speaker r...

Managing Director of Horseshoe Point Pattaya Jate Sopitpongstorn introducing Deepak Chopra to the crowd while sharing his recent monkhood expereince.

Smoking Banned in Thailand

The Ministry of Public Health recently announced that smoking is prohibited at all schools, banks, religious areas, a...

Smoking Banned in Thailand

SPORT


BUSINESS


Siam Bayshore Resort Holds Chang ITF Tournament

The annual ‘Chang ITF Thailand Pro Circuit’ or lawn tennis competition was recently held at the Siam Bayshore Resort Pattaya.

Adrian Marangon from Dream Cones displaying some of the many flavors of his “home made” ice cream.

Dream Cones Ltd. is a Thai corporation which manufactures top-of-the-line, halal, super-premium Italian ice cream (gelato) and ice cream ingredients right here in Pattaya. They also sell ice cream manufacturing and display equipment. Most of their...

THAILAND NEWS


ENTERTAINMENT


Suvarnabhumi Airport Passengers Increase Despite Bad Press

The number of passengers using Suvarnabhumi International Airport in the first three quarters of 2010 fiscal year (October 2009-June 2010) rose by 19.53% when compared with the same period of 2009.

Book Review - Eat Pray Love

There is not one bad thing that I could say about this book. Eat Pray Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert is a skillfully written, enlightening, witty, intelligent and downright fascinating novel written on the true accounts of the author’s life where she ...

TECHNOLOGY


LOCAL & REGIONAL


The smile activated vending machine draws interest in its field trials. Expect to see them in Thailand soon.

Hand a child an ice cream you'll generally be rewarded with a beaming smile, but with this new interactive vending machine, it's the smile that gets rewarded – with a free ice cream. Created for Unilever, the world’s biggest ice cream manufacturer...

Siam Hotels and Resorts staff give a thumbs up for their recent award from Expedia.

Expedia travelers have ranked the Siam City Hotel, Bangkok and Siam Bayview Hotel, Pattaya among the world’s best hotels on this year’s Expedia Insiders’ Select list. The list yet again recognizes individual hotels worldwide that consistently deli...

A German Muscle Car With Speed Wayne Watson http://www.gizmag.com/most-powerful-street-legal-porsche-ever/15070/
Ford Start Concept Features 1.0-litre, Three-Cylinder EcoBoost Engine Noel McKeegan http://www.gizmag.com/ford-start-concept-car/14935/
Pioneer's New iPhone Docks Look to Hit the Right Note Paul Ridden http://www.gizmag.com/pioneer-iphone-dock/14956/

TRAVEL


LIFESTYLE


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Get Away Package at Nova Gold
Get Away Package at Nova Gold

If you are planning a short vacation then Nova Gold’s latest getaway package is recommended from just 6,990 baht.

50% Discount at Awarding Winning Spa

Amburaya,the award-winning spa located at the Sheraton Pattaya Resort has introduced their hottest spa promotion ever.

NIGHTLIFE


PICTURE OF THE DAY


Guests consisted of both Thais and foreigners who dressed in their best sports gear to attend this monthly “it” event.

Another successful White Session Beach Party was held at the Pattaya Pullman Aisawan. This month’s white beach party was celebrated under a white sportswear theme to coincide with the football World Cup.

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FASHION & STYLE


HEADLINES


The limited edition make-up by L’Occitane uses natural ingredients and beautiful nature-friendly packaging.

L'Occitane, the skincare and fragrance line from France with stores all over the world and a large booth at Central Festival Pattaya Beach, in August will launch a new fragrance and limited-edition make-up line inspired by the beautiful peony flower.

HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha arrives to support the Pattaya event held to bring attention to the plight of women and children who are victims of violence and is welcomed by Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome.

For the first time ever a parade was held on Pattaya Beach Road to support Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha ‘Say No to Violence Against Women’ Campaign which was organized by the Department of Peoples’ Rights Protection and Legal Aid Pat...

EVENTS


HUMOR


One of the houses made from sand that were home to many back in the mid-20th century in Thailand.

Pattaya Floating Market recently held a ‘Turn Back Time’ exhibition, to showcase the lives of the Thai people back in pre Second World War days. There are displays of houses made from sand and mud, an old-style traditional Thai market, survival to...

Wayne Watson
Relationship Advice
Relationship toasts by a couple who want to start a balanced relationship.

There seem to be a lot of advice given these days. Some of the more dubious advice seems to come from the more highly paid. Since I am neither highly paid nor dubious and there seems to be a real need some times for some thoughtful advice. I thoug...

FUN THINGS TO DO


INTERNATIONAL


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.

Scientists are looking for the "missing" ports of the Universe.

Brian Robson is a Pattaya resident who is absorbed by the physics of the Universe. Here he shares, in plain English, what is going on out there as you sit in your back garden pondering the joining of parallel lines at infinity or getting paralytic...

OPINION


FARANG FOCUS


Talay Seafood at Ban Amphur

Getting me into a seafood restaurant is a problem at the best of times; and then finding something I will eat creates another.

Judith and Les Edmonds meet with other concerned pensioners to discuss their approach.

Mention pensions to a British expat and you are sure to start a conversation mired in controversy and anger. But to put all this into context consider the move recently by the French government to raise the retirement age for its citizens from 60 ...

AMAZING THAILAND


HEALTH


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,

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR


FORUM


Why Pattaya??? BEING "GAY" IN PATTAYA!

Is it possible to have too much fun? Can a person actually be too happy? If so, Pattaya is the place.

Mr Drew URGENT   21.02.2010
 
 

MOTORING


REAL ESTATE


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...

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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.

LAW & ORDER


EDUCATION


Drew Noyes and Wanrapa Boonsu PATTAYA TIMES NEWSPAPER
Sifu McInnes Still Working in Pattaya Contrary to Rumors of Deportation
Sifu McInnes SWAT instructor while off duty

An exclusive interview with Sifu Robert McInnes and a thorough inspection of the SWAT training center in Pattaya conducted by the editors of the Pattaya Times newspaper dispels many rumors.

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.

ASIA NEWS


ART & CULTURE


Extended Crackdown on Foreigners by Police Yields Japanese Yakuza Boss

Thailand is actively seeking all wanted foreign criminals who are in Thailand. A Japanese man who was allegedly an organised crime group leader was arrested in downtown Bangkok after feeing an arrest warrant by the Japanese police in Tokyo.

A commercially-produced EcoSphere(R) closed ecosystem (Photo courtesy EcoSphere Associates Inc).

Have you ever wanted to create your own little planet? Do you like aquatic life, but think that aquariums are too much work? If your answer to either of those two questions is Yes, then you might quite enjoy owning a miniature closed aquatic ecosy...

SCIENCE


WEIRD & WONDERFUL


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.

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.

BANGKOK


VIDEO OF THE DAY


There’s No Stopping the Rain in Bangkok

Even over four million sandbags that were prepared as temporary embankment walls in preparation for the floods in Bangkok could not stop the effects of 148 millimeters of rain.


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