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PATTAYA, Thailand – The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) has revealed that revisions to the joint venture contract for the Don Mueang–Suvarnabhumi–U-Tapao high-speed rail project are nearly finalized.
Anyone who still jokes about Thailand relying too much on tourism might want to reconsider. At a time when the global economy is in flux and competition among travel destinations is intensifying, ...
A new wave is coming — and it’s not from the sea. Pattaya is bracing for a significant rise in Indian tourist arrivals as air connectivity improves, incomes rise, and Thailand continues to be a ...
After months of public frustration and sleepless nights in Soi Yensabai, Pattaya police and local administrative officers have finally launched a coordinated operation to rein in rowdy foreign ...
An early-morning beachside stroll turned violent for an American tourist on July 15, when an attempted theft by two transgender individuals escalated into a bloody confrontation. The incident, which ...
Whether you’re watching every satang or just trying to make your travel budget go further, there’s cautious optimism among travelers and investors alike: the Thai baht is holding steady — and that ...
A surge of local tourists packed Pattaya and nearby Koh Larn over the long weekend, breathing life into the hospitality sector during Thailand’s low season. However, some hotel operators say the ...
A powerful combination of foreign airlines, international travel agents and lobbyists have persuaded the Thai government to withdraw the proposed 300 baht (US$9) entry tax on “tourist” foreigners ...
Pattaya City is racing to complete a major drainage improvement project along the railway parallel road, aiming to connect a new large-diameter pipeline directly to the Huai Yai municipal canal. Once ...
In recent weeks, nearly nightly raids by police and district officers on Pattaya’s entertainment venues have become routine.
Authorities are warning riders and drivers in Pattaya and other tourist-heavy cities that skipping out on fuel bills will not go unnoticed — and definitely won’t end well. This follows a dramatic case ...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A recent aid distribution event for entertainment workers in Pattaya has sparked debate online, with many questioning whether bar girls — often seen as earning well during peak ...