LOCAL & REGIONAL

The Dar-hrul-ei-ba-da Mosque recently opened in Pattaya being the 34th Islamic test center accredited by the Islamic Teachers Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage.

Thailand’s Deputy Army Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has reemphasised that there will be no coup d'etat, affrming that the military would will serve the country accord-ing to their responsibility.

In an exclusive interview with the Pattaya Times, popular Malaysian Prince HRH Prince Abdullah Shah, the eldest son the Sultan of Pahang, shared his thoughts on Pattaya and the new high society of polo enthusiasts evolving here in Pattaya and joined at major, international polo matches on the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club main field by Bangkok aristocracy and business barons.

The Chonburi Immigration Office recently held a training project to develop immigration police officer skills with local officers and officers from nearby provinces attending. The purpose of the training was to promote the new ‘3S’ service policy; Service Mind, Security and Standard.

Children’s Day was celebrated throughout Pattaya starting bright and early at the city hall with Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome officially opening the event.

Minister of Thailand Transport Portal Sophon Sarum recently paid a visit to check up on the logistic system of the Eastern Seaboard and laid down a few rules to strengthen the safety of land, air, and sea transportation.

Danish singing legend Johnny Reimar is visiting Pattaya to see the work of Father Ray Foundation and to meet many of the 850 under privileged children and disabled young adults in Father Ray Foundation’s care. Father Ray Foundation is Pattaya’s largest children’s charity.

Board Members and employees from the Chiang Mai Night Safari recently visited Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Pattaya to learn tourism strategies to improve their services.

Now that Thai society and government has become more accepting of foreigners as prominent residents and business owners in Pattaya in the last 10 years, our list of the Most Influential People of the Last 10 Years includes many foreigners side-by-side with Thai political, charitable, social and business leaders.