Weekend Koh Si Chang
There are many fun things to do in the Pattaya area. You just need to know. Such as a visit to the island of Koh Si Chang, which is not directly a tourist island.
The government has confirmed plans to award an aircraft maintenance center in the country to French investors, who have expressed interest in Thailand's aviation sector.
Celebrations at the end of Buddhist Lent
It is interesting to observe festive activities in the different cultures during the month of October. This is how the wine and beer festivals begin in Germany, which are celebrated extensively in a number of places.
Dutch top golfer Joost Luiten plays in Thailand
Golfer Joost Luiten has climbed one position in the standings after the second round of the Thailand Golf Championship and is now eleventh.
Dutch AkzoNobel is building a factory in Thailand
Dutch company AkzoNobel has announced plans to invest more than €30 million in a manufacturing facility in Thailand to support regional growth there.
More than 105 students became unwell after inhaling butyl acrylate yesterday. The toxic and highly flammable substance had leaked from a container ship moored in the deep-sea port of Laem Chabang in Chon Buri province.
Wat Dhamma Nimitri in Chonburi
Dick Koger goes in search of a Buddha sitting on a giant chair in a temple called Wat Dhamma Nimitri. That temple is said to be in Chonburi.
Buffalo race in Thailand (video)
One of the most popular events organized every year towards the end of the rainy season is the Buffalo Race in Chonburi city. This city is located between Bangkok and Pattaya. The races have a history that goes back more than 100 years and mark an important tradition in Thailand. The festivities coincide with the end of Buddhist Lent.
Pattaya accounts for 8,3 million tourists
Pattaya is very popular with tourists. In 2012, approximately 8,3 million people visited the seaside resort and this number is expected to grow by 2013 percent in 10.
Buffalo races in Chonburi
Every year when the rainy season comes to an end, the buffalo races take place in Chonburi. A massive event that you must see at least once.
Khao Kheow open Zoo in Chonburi
Recently my partner and I made the trip from Chiang Mai to Chonburi. Perhaps interesting for the readers of Thailandblog.
Nhong came, saw, and disappeared again…
This is the (short-lived) history of Nhong. As a Thai, you pronounce the name completely differently than Nong, but that aside.
By Hans Bos Good news for those who want to go to Pattaya as soon as possible after arriving in Thailand. U-tapao Airport in Chonburi gets a major facelift and is then called U-tapao Pattaya International Airport. The airport, a famous American base during the Vietnam War, is being expanded with a new terminal, while the capacity is increasing from the current 400 to 1200 passengers per hour. The number of 'parking places' for aircraft is also growing strongly, from 4 to ...