Nature in Pattaya strikes back
A remarkable event took place this week, at the end of August. Due to the fierce wind and waves, the water hit the beach further than usual and also carried sand. This created a small sand wall so that the water could not flow back to the sea. However, this "water" was black and murky as if the sea was showing that it no longer wanted this junk and was returning it.
The Thai government legal or not?
Because Prime Minister Prayut omitted an important sentence in his oath of office as prime minister, the Thai ombudsman ruled that the current government is not legal.
Premchai Karnasuta in court
Although it has been some time now, it is only now that Premchai Karnasuta, a wealthy executive of a large Italian-Thai construction company, appeared before the Criminal Court in Bangkok on August 14.
Transgender or ladyboy?
This week there was a nice piece in the AD about a transgender in the Netherlands. Worth reading that and also how the Dutch government stands on it. The Eindhoven transgender Nicole Bruining had to laugh hard when she received a letter from the government. “Or she wants to participate in a study into cervical cancer”.
The death of a female dugong (Dugong or Indian manatee)
An 8-month-old dugong was found near a beach in southern Thailand. She was injured and weakened. The marine experts did their utmost to care for the animal. Unfortunately it was to no avail and the animal died.
Nuisance due to roadworks in Pattaya
Many residents are irritated at the many road works that are currently taking place in Pattaya.
Tourism in Thailand to an all-time low
It is an open door to say that tourism to Thailand is no longer booming. Conflicting statements circulate even within the government. However, the provincial authorities see the concrete situation in their own environment.
America wants to deepen relations with Thailand
The US government has announced in a statement that they will support the new government of Thailand.
Prostitution still occurs in Pattaya
This remarkable text was recently published in a newspaper. That this even happened in a cozy family resort like Pattaya, unheard of! The authorities of Pattaya even showed evidence from the police that prostitution also occurs in Pattaya.
Loansharks still active in Thailand
Despite the Thai government's promise to tackle loansharks, this phenomenon still appears to be common in practice.
Proposal for a third airport in Bangkok
The Airports Department is proposing the construction of a new airport in Nakhon Pathom province west of Bangkok. This is to relieve both airports Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang.
Thai economy faces many challenges
If one looks at Thailand's economic history, it does not excel in major innovative developments. This is seen as one of the most important elements in a business. The country is characterized more as an agricultural country and fishing. In addition, trade in timber extraction, salt extraction and limited mining such as zinc.
The history of the city of Pattaya
This week I was enjoying a cappuccino in a coffee shop when I was suddenly surprised by an old photo of Pattaya or as it was then called: Tappaya. In fact, Pattaya did not exist 60 years ago. There were only a few small fishing villages along the coast between Sri Racha and Sattahip and a few fishing families lived in the “Pattaya” bay.
Health concerns about Prawit
This week a short message was read in the Pattaya Mail that Prime Minister Prayut was concerned about the health of Prawit, the deputy prime minister. Also known as the "watchman".
Sukhawadee in trouble
The Sukhawadee on Sukhumvit Road has run into trouble. A fantastic structure of the Chotitawan family, where both the tower and the main building are beautifully decorated with many art treasures, Buddha images and sacred objects.
The celebration of the 67th birthday of the Thai king
A curious celebration with very different forms of expression will be displayed in Bangkok on Sunday to honor the Thai king.
Watch out for the Chinese one belt – one road trap
The Chinese One belt – one road (BRI) initiatives give rise to critical scrutiny because more and more developing countries are thus plunging into debt.