HEADLINES

Local Brazilian Ivan Schiffer under Investigation Following Drug Arrest

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:16:00 -0500

Warning to buyers of cold pressed oil and organic products in Pattaya sold under various names. Following an arrest in Pattaya for drugs by the Narcotics Control Police, local video cameraman and oil salesman Ivan Schiffer now has more troubles as US and Thai investigators are questioning the safety, authenticity and quality of bottles of cold pressed oil and other organic products he has been selling directly to foreign businessmen and food stores in Thailand and worldwide on the internet.

Emergency Message to U.S. Citizens in Bangkok Thailand: Possible Terrorist Threat

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:14:00 -0500

This message alerts U.S. citizens in Thailand that foreign terrorists may be currently looking to conduct attacks against tourist areas in Bangkok in the near future. U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution when visiting public areas where large groups of Western tourists gather in Bangkok.

Open Letter to PM Yingluck Re: Updating Laws Affecting Foreigners from Drew Noyes

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:53:00 -0500

A letter to Thailand's Prime Minister asking for changes that will improve millions of lives to be Delivered by Hand on January 19, 2012 after input from the foreign community in Thailand.

Pattaya Chapter of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Inducts 13 New Members

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:07:00 -0500

Pattaya's 5-star, international award winning Royal Cliff Hotels Group was chosen by the Chaine des Rôtisseurs to celebrate their most prestigious event of the year. In addition to expanding the Pattaya Chapter with 13 new members, the Special medal of Tastevin as L’Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs was officially awarded to the hard working Bailli (President) of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Pattaya chapter Mr. Ranjith Chandrasiri by Thailand's Chaîne des Rôtisseurs charismatic leader Bailli Délégué "Joe" Prasobsook Thawilvejjakul.

First Independent Power Buy Opens in Pattaya Selling Electronics to Russians

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:55:00 -0500

The first “standalone” Power Buy electronics store had its grand opening on December 2 in Central Pattaya, located near Foodland Supermarket on Central Pattaya Road and will help fill the raging demand Russian and other Eastern European consumers have for less expensive, higher quality TVs, computers, DVD players, mobile phones, entertainment systems and other products. This store offers ease of shopping as it has its own street level parking area and is on the baht bus line. This will be the first Power Buy to have its own facility — not located within malls, like its predecessors.

The Hilton Pattaya Hotel Celebrated its First Anniversary on 30 November

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:55:00 -0500

In the brief time it has been open, the Hilton Pattaya Hotel has won four prestigious awards: Best Hotel Architecture, Asia Pacific, Best Hotel Architecture, Thailand, Best New Hotel Construction and Design, Thailand, and a High Commendation for Hotel Interior, Thailand, all under the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2011 held in association with Bloomberg Television. The Hilton Hotel Pattaya is the landmark property rising above the Central Festival Pattaya Beach on Beach Road and offers guests direct inside access to this fabulous shopping mall. There are many delicious and well-appointed restaurants in the Hilton Pattaya like Edge Restaurant, Shore Restaurant, Drift Restaurant and the Flare Restaurant.

Swept Away in Thailand; Military Makes Peace

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:05:00 -0500

Thai military come through for the public at a critical time providing relief to flood victims.

Father’s Day Celebrates the Father of All Thais - His Majesty King Rama IX

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:12:00 -0500

The accomplishments of His Majesty King Bhumibol of Thailand over the last 65 years are astounding. His Majesty celebrates His Majesty’s 84th year and his 7th Cycle Birthday on December 5, 2011.

Rony Fest, Martrix Developments, Pattaya, Dies Suddenly at Age 53

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:36:00 -0500

The Pattaya real estate community is mourning the loss of one of its best known and most dynamic property developers. The 53-year-old Rony Fest died peacefully in his sleep yesterday while on holiday in Cebu, in the Philippines.

Bangkok Thailand Embassy Issues Thailand Travel Alert; Travel to Pattaya Unaffected

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:26:00 -0500

Editor's Note: Travel to Pattaya Thailand is advised by the Pattaya Times newspaper and the Pattaya City Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome. This Travel Alert is being issued by the US Embassy, Bangkok, to alert U.S. citizens to difficulties related to travel in the flood-affected areas of Thailand, including Bangkok. Bangkok's main international airport, Suvarnabhumi, is operating normally. This Travel Alert will expire on February 14, 2012.

Bangkokians Escaping to Pattaya

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:19:00 -0500

Estimates are that each day 20,000 more people from Bangkok are arriving in Pattaya to escape the flood waters, food shortages and misery of Bangkok. Pattaya is welcoming these new arrivals and accommodating them in every way. The 1337 Call Center at Pattaya City Hall, the Tourism Authority of Thailand Office on Pratamnak Hill, the Tourist Police, Banglamung Police, Highway Police and Pattaya Police at Soi 9 are all pitching in to assist new arrivals in need of food and shelter.

Bangkok International Airport Remains Open

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:19:00 -0500

Thaksin’s flood prediction comes true

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:52:00 -0400

Unsure of the near term results of Bangkok sinking below sea level and the possibility of a major flood, some major Bangkok developers listened to Thaksin and in 2006 and began investing in Pattaya and areas outside of Bangkok.

US Issues Travel Warning into Bangkok and Northern Thailand

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:38:00 -0400

This Travel Alert is being issued by the Pattaya Times newspaper for the US government to alert U.S. citizens to difficulties related to travel in the flood-affected areas of the central and lower parts of northern Thailand, including Bangkok. Severe flooding has hampered transportation and limited access to some essential services in the affected regions. The U.S. Department of State recommends against all but essential travel to the affected areas. Most tourist destinations, such as Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai are unaffected by the current flooding. Bangkok's main international airport, Suvarnabhumi, is operating normally.

Pattaya Times Thailand Flood Update; Main Airport Open - Bangkok in Distress

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:04:00 -0400

Pattaya Times Editor’s Note: Many embassies in Bangkok are sending this type of message as the US notice below to citizens from those countries who are known to live in Thailand. It is very important to register with your own embassy so you can receive email updates and any warnings as natural disasters or political turmoil develop in Thailand. It is widely reported that the "Bangkok Airport is flooded and closed" in the international media. This applies only to the old Don Muang airport which operates some domestic flights and cargo flights. However, at the time of this writing, the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand's main international airport and a critical ASEAN hub for connecting flights is operating on schedule with no delays, cancellations or flood-related problems except a shortage of taxis.

Booming Pattaya becoming ASEAN’s International Hub

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:28:00 -0400

Pattaya Thailand is the best city in Asia to invest now before the boom hits in three years when Pattaya becomes the epicenter for the new ASEAN Community of 10 member nations.

Cybercrimes Investigation of Andrew Drummond Begins with Backing of Powerful Police General

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:40:00 -0400

The Supreme Commander of Thailand's most powerful police division, the Crime Suppression Police, supported the police order the shut down of a vicious blog website in Thailand called www.andrew-drummond.com and the arrest of the person responsible during a meeting with Drew Noyes, Managing Director of PAPPA Co., Ltd. Law Office. Many Thai police were summoned to fast action. Following several postings of lies and fabrications about a prominent person in Thailand a small, blog website based in Bangkok is now the focus of a Thai police investigation at the highest level. The Supreme Commander of Thailand's most powerful police division, the Crime Suppression Police, has ordered the Cyber Crimes Division and the Information and the Technology Commission (ITC) to assist the Royal Thai Police in Pattaya and Bangkok, saying, “This is a very prominent foreigner in Thailand that this website is lying about for no reason except to hurt his reputation so close it down and catch the people responsible.” It will take some time but as Drummond continues to post more lies he digs an even deeper hole.

Gas Prices Cut by Eight Baht Per Liter

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:05:00 -0400

Pump prices for gasoline and diesel across Thailand have been cut in the wake of the government’s decision to suspend the Oil Fund levy on certain fuel categories.

First Law Seminar Successfully Conducted at Pattaya City Hall by Presiding Court Judges

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 05:58:00 -0400

Over 350 expats living in Chonburi Province attended the Chonburi Provincial Court's free seminar titled “Insight into the Criminal Proceedings for Adults in Thailand”. The entire seminar was in English to accommodate the audience of foreign residents and visitors. Thousands more watched the Thai law seminar live on the internet thanks to ThaiVisa.com, Pattaya civic and charitable operative Jan Von Koss, and students at the Father Ray Foundation and Pattaya Orphanage who operated the cameras

Chonburi Courts to Educate Local Expats on Thai Law

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:25:00 -0400

Chonburi Provincial Courts are stepping up their campaign to educate local expats on the finer points of the Thai Justice system.