Reader submission: Sophisticated bird suffering in Jomtien
More than in other years, I notice that along the beach of Jomtien very young girls (approx. 7-9 years old) with cages filled with sparrows pass the tourists and then give a few back their freedom for 100 THB.
Approach to the different projects in Pattaya
One of the almost forgotten projects in the city of Pattaya is the construction of the huge stadium in Pattaya East on Chayapruek ll.
Martin Scheepers of “Ons Moeder”, Jomtien passed away
We learn from a special mailing from the Dutch Association Thailand – Pattaya that Martin Scheepers, owner/operator of the Dutch restaurant “Ons Moeder” in Jomtien has passed away unexpectedly.
Major expansion at the Ocean Marina harbor at Jomtien
After the successful boat show in the Ocean Marina, the Ocean Property has decided to invest 100 million Baht in the development of the Ocean Marine Yacht Club in Jomtien.
Smoking on Pattaya beach only prohibited on Dongtan beach in Jomtien
The smoking ban on Thailand's beaches turns out to be not too bad, at least for Pattaya. For the time being, the smoking ban only applies to Dongtan beach over a length of 1 kilometer, the anti-smoking commission has decided.
'Our Mother' in a new guise organizes Dutch Evening
“Ons Moeder” is a cosy, accessible Dutch restaurant and guesthouse in Pattaya/Jomtien. Many Dutch people who (temporarily) live or stay in Jomtien know how to regularly eat well and cheaply.
A large pile of rubbish on the beach of Jomtien
Last Monday it was literally a complete mess on the Jomtien beach at Soi 10.
Parasailing in Pattaya
Colorful parachutes can regularly be seen above the water along the coast of Pattaya and Jomtien. This is one of the activities you can do on the beach.
Can someone tell me where they sell delicious brown (preferably wholemeal) bread? Not too far away from Jomtien, Pattaya and preferably not from that German bread.
Dutch meals in Thailand
Do you want to be sure of a tasty, healthy and affordable meal? Then you opt for Dutch Meals. We deliver throughout Thailand or you can also pick up the order in Pattaya-Jomtien.
Reader Submission: Immigration Corruption in Jomtien
I would like to tell my story along these lines. We are probably not the only victims, but maybe we can warn others with this. We have been living in Thailand with our family for 6 years now and like many, we have had to deal with the corruption of the country left or right, but this time I found it quite rude.
Recreational tennis players wanted Jomtien area
Due to the temporary departure of a few tennis players to the Netherlands, we are looking for interested parties to come and play tennis on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday afternoon.
Dutch/Thai couple murdered in Amsterdam
On Monday afternoon, the lifeless bodies of Pieter Hoovers (54) and his Thai wife Tae (33) who live in Jomtien were found in a building on Ceintuurbaan in Amsterdam. The police assume a crime.
By order of the “National Council for Peace and Order” (NCPO), the beaches of Pattaya and Jomtien are being “modified!” What “Peace and Order” stands for is gradually becoming a big question, because it causes unrest and dissatisfaction among both the landlords and a number of tourists who come for a beach holiday.
Thousands of tiny jellyfish washed up on Jomtien beach
Thousands of small jellyfish washed up on Jomtien Beach near Pattaya yesterday. The beach is dotted with molluscs over a length of at least two kilometers. Tourists are warned not to enter the water.
At the beginning of the Dongtan Beach, drastic work has been done. I understood from the local residents that the parking lot for cars would be improved. Presumably there is another reason to tackle this thoroughly.
I live in Jomtien and am looking for two employees to carry out overdue maintenance work. The largest project is to replace a number of PVC pipes under four buildings. This is a dirty job but we are of course willing to pay extra for this.
There is also a lot to paint. All in all, sure work for at least a year.