Haven for street children from Pattaya
Thanks to financial help from, among others, the Lufthansa Help Alliance, it was possible for the Human Help Network Foundation Thailand (HHNFT) to open a shelter for stray children in Pattaya.
Food stalls, the icons of Thailand
Street vendors, like food vendors, are one of the most common features in Thailand's streets. You see them on the street corners, along the side of the road or on the coast.
Thai sculpture with snow and ice in Japan
In February this year, the ice sculpture competition was held in Sapporo (Japan) for the 43rd time. During the snow festival in Japan, sculpting in snow and ice is an important part. A team from Thailand also participated.
According to the Pattaya Research & Forecast Report, 2015 condos (apartments) were registered in this resort town in 6.675. But in that year 2015, fewer condos were built than in the previous year.
Chakri Day or the "Big Day" in Thailand
Wednesday, April 6, Chakri Day is celebrated. This is not a celebration in honor of a Buddha event, but the commemoration of the origin of the Chakri dynasty since the year 1782.
Pattaya gets a new hotel in the luxury segment
Once again Pattaya will be expanded with a luxury hotel. Is there a need for that? The future will tell. As with the construction of the current Terminal 21 on Naklua Road, the management of the L&H Hotel Management Company is also looking at the long term. They expect even more tourists in Thailand and especially in Pattaya and Bangkok in the future.
Shortage of professionals in Thailand
Thai entrepreneurs complain about the shortage of professionals. At least 60 percent of employers are looking for staff with vocational training, according to a survey by Mahidol University.
A “raid” on the island of Koh Larn
With a great display of force, 250 soldiers, policemen and officials from Banglamung district unexpectedly appeared on the island of Koh Larn.
Pattaya bars threatened with closures
Although clear guidelines have been in force for months for bars, clubs and catering companies about opening hours and the sale of alcohol, a number of operators believe that they are above the law and do not pay much attention to it.
In an earlier posting we wrote about the problems with the long-tailed macaques due to the drought and food shortage. This same problem is now also starting to occur in the various national parks in Thailand.
Monkey invasion due to drought and food scarcity
The governor of Lopburi has called an extra meeting with district chiefs and representatives of the people about the following issue. A solution must be found against the invasion of the ever-growing groups of long-tailed macaques. The situation in a number of villages is slowly threatening to get out of hand for various reasons.
Chinese continue to flood Thailand
According to the Bloomberg Institute, Thailand was a top destination for Chinese in 2015. This has even overtaken South Korea as the main destination for Chinese.
Songkran festival in Bangkok modified to save water
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has decided to shorten the Songkran festivities in Bangkok and to celebrate it for one day instead of three days. This in connection with the drought and water scarcity, which the country has to contend with.
Terminal 21 shopping mall in Pattaya
The construction of the new Terminal 21 shopping center in Pattaya was almost canceled. However, the decision of the management of the Siam Retail Development Company was made based on the expected number of tourists to visit Pattaya in the future.
On the way from Sri Racha to the island of Koh Si Chang, a trip of 50 minutes, there are a striking number of seagoing vessels at anchor. However, what happens when the ships and especially oil tankers are unloaded. These are cleaned with chemicals that dissolve oil and seawater and are often dumped into the sea.
Making rain in Thailand
Despite the Songkran festival last year, the consequences of El Nino appear to be stronger. Thailand is increasingly suffering from the drought. In total this would cover a period of 7 years, but now the high or rather low point would have been reached.
Street vendors "raid" the Beach Road festival
Attempts by the Pattaya City Council to ban street vendors from participating in the Beach Road Festival proved unsuccessful after beach road was overrun by vendors.