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From Pattaya Mail Pattaya’s Walking Street lights up the night, offering vibrant entertainment and a taste of Thai culture, making it a must-visit for travelers. Pattaya’s iconic Walking Street, a lively hub of nightlife and entertainment, attracts thousands of visitors nightly, making it one of the city’s most vibrant destinations. Tourists, especially international visitors, often prioritize experiencing this street after sunset, drawn by its energetic atmosphere and diverse offerings. Walking Street Pattaya is lined with colorful lights, lively pubs, bars, and enticing street food stalls, creating a bustling scene that keeps the area alive t…

From Pattaya News On November 22nd, 2024, Dr. Kirati Kitmanawat, the CEO of Airports of Thailand (AOT), reported a net profit of 19.18 billion baht for FY2024 (Oct 2023 – Sept 2024), reflecting a strong recovery in the aviation sector. Revenue rose by 40% to 67.83 billion baht, with aviation-related income increasing to 31 billion baht and non-aviation revenue reaching 36.12 billion baht. This growth was attributed to a significant rebound in international travel, reflecting a 34.82% rise in international passengers and a 29.63% increase in international flights. Passenger traffic at AOT’s six airports—Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, …

Two meet ups, two dates, in case you can't make one of them!! Great company, decent music and a good vibe guaranteed. Official launch of my range of t-shirts as well.

I report on crime and mishaps in Pattaya but I’m always on lookout for a feel good story. I was lucky to find one today thanks to Bangkok Post. Two 14-year-old boys received public praise for returning a wallet containing cash and identification documents to police after finding it in an ice bucket outside a shopping mall in Pattaya on Thursday night. Noppadol Phuphiphat and Phattraraphol Ngao-ngam, both in Matthayom 2 (Grade 7) at Bannernplubwan and Watsuttawas schools respectively, were walking with a friend's older brother when they discovered the wallet outside CentralFestival Pattaya Beach in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. The two teens immedia…

From Bangkok Post National police chief Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet has ordered an investigation into allegations that a lecturer at the Police Cadet Academy and a police interrogator made a cadet intoxicated and molested him at the academy. Pol Gen Kitrat said on Wednesday that he instructed the commander of the academy that any wrongdoer would face strict disciplinary action and potential misconduct penalties. He also advised the affected cadet to file an official complaint. There were reports that the lecturer was a police major who taught English and law at the academy in Samphran district of Nakhon Pathom. The cadet was reportedly lured to a locker ro…

From CNN CNN — Warning: This report contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence. It was the early hours of the morning when a guard entered Sohrab’s cell – a small, dark room with a barred window and a blanket on the floor – in Kabul’s sprawling Pul-e-Charkhi prison last August. The 19-year-old was escorted to another room in the complex, where he heard a Taliban member order the prison guards to leave and stop anyone else from entering. Panic set in, for Sohrab knew what these words often preceded. He had experienced physical violence at the hands of the Taliban before. “He grabbed me from behind, tore my clothes apart and raped me,” S…

Once a Ramada property and later the Tawana, the building on Surawong (opposite Soi Tarntawan) is progressing slowly but steadily into what is shaping up as another 4-star addition to the area. Viewed from above, extensive build out in the rear of building is on going.

Ok before I get to the point and write more into this post later Let me ask this , do you tell others ( family in your home country ,straight or gay friends) you like younger guys and go to Asia🌏 to pick them up ? 😳 Do you tell work colleagues ( if your still working or friends ? I will write more into detail about this but at my age I had a fantastic time sexually and non sexually in Thailand & Philippines with guys all ages from 21 to 55 I have 2o years or less to live so why not enjoy it From non sexual dinner meetings to sexual gangbangs in gay saunas to dance clubs I partied in Thailand the last few weeks 🎤🎶🕺🕺🕺meeting guys i…

From Tourism Authority of Thailand The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to welcome ITA Airways’ inaugural Rome-Bangkok flight, enhancing travel links and fostering stronger tourism and business ties between Thailand and Italy. This new direct route provides Italian travellers with streamlined access to Thailand’s renowned attractions and vibrant culture. The inaugural ITA Airways Flight AZ0758, an Airbus A330-900neo with a seating capacity of 291, arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport from Rome yesterday, carrying over 300 passengers and crew, including ITA Airways executives and prominent Italian travel industry leaders. Operating with five…

I was looking for a post office and found it in sub soi off Surawong, directly opposite Meridien Hotel. There’s a machine just inside door to get a number receipt for service. On left is refreshment stand that also sells standardized shipping envelopes at very reason cost. Woman was very helpful in finding me a “C4”.

Anyone been to Uruguay lately? How is the scene? I hear it is very gay friendly. Are there saunas? hookers? guys for hire? Easy to find? I may be there for a few months next summer and am curious to know if it is going to be a good trip or not even worth planning. HELP!!!

From CNN Travel It’s slim, it’s sleek, it has a third fuel tank, and it’s ready to open up unexplored long-haul routes. It’s the new Airbus A321XLR — the XLR is for “Xtra Long Range” — and it just made its inaugural flight with Spain’s Iberia airline on Thursday, with a hop from Madrid to Boston. Iberia’s 182-seat plane is the world’s longest-range single-aisle commercial aircraft, with a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (a little over 5,400 miles). For comparison, New York to Istanbul is about 5,000 miles. Airbus also says it burns 30% less fuel per seat than previous-generation aircraft. What this kind of range on a single-aisle plane m…

I believe most of us have long thought of Amsterdam as one of the world’s most liberal locations. Think again. From CNN AmsterdamCNN — Anger, fear and anxiety are still simmering in Amsterdam. Last week, Israeli soccer fans were attacked in the streets, Palestinian flags ripped off walls and antisemitic slurs yelled during riots. While the Dutch capital now feels calm, residents and legislators fear that tensions still haven’t peaked.“It’s not only antisemitism, it’s also about anti-Muslim racism. It’s also about xenophobia. We’re seeing a rise of all these types of discrimination and racism,” city councilor Sheher Khan, the leader of a loca…

From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon British pensioners abroad, including Thailand, will soon lose UK banking confidentiality if suspected of cheating on their state pension. The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, presently at committee stage in the House of Lords, is expected to come into force early in 2025. It requires British banks and building societies to share with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) the accounts of British citizens, both at home or abroad, where fraud looks likely. The main abuse amongst a small minority of British expats is hiding the fact that they live in countries not eligible to receive annual increases in …

I have been using Airbnb for my travels, and I am very happy with their service so far. However, it is always good to have an alternative. I heard about Expedia, which I thought it was a site to book flights, hotels, and car rentals. However, they also offer now homes for short term renting. Comparing it against Airbnb, one con I see is that Expedia only allows you to rent up to 29 days, and I am currently also planning for longer stayings. On 29 days or shorter rents, their prices seem competitive against Airbnb, and a major advantage is that you do not have to pay until you arrive. I am not looking for hotels. Does anyone have any experiences renting homes for…

From The Thaiger Suvarnabhumi International Airport is set to introduce an early check-in service, allowing passengers to complete their check-in process up to 24 hours before departure. This initiative, announced on the Transport Ministry’s social media platform, is aimed at enhancing traveller convenience and reducing congestion at Thailand’s primary international gateway. Airports of Thailand (AoT) President Kerati Kijmanawat indicated that the service is anticipated to launch by February. Alongside this, plans include the establishment of a children’s playground, also targeted for completion by February, and an increase in non-commercial space within t…

From The Thaiger Royal Thai Police (RTP) issued a spine-tingling warning, revealing that terroristsare targeting Israeli holidaymakers at the infamous Full Moon party on Thailand’s tourist haven, Koh Pha Ngan. In a bombshell announcement, the RTP disclosed that they’ve received info indicating a sinister plot to attack Israeli tourists at the island celebration. The party, a hot favourite among Israeli adventurers, coincides with Loy Krathong, Thailand’s enchanting Festival of Lights, set for this Friday, November 15. In an all-out bid to thwart any potential attack, Thai police are ramping up security, with roadblocks and intensive operations l…

From Pattaya News On November 12th, 2024, Thai immigration officers in Tak intercepted a vehicle carrying five Chinese tourists who had been misled to believe they were en route to Pattaya. The tourists were reportedly shocked to find themselves at the Thai-Myanmar border instead of their intended destination. Officials at the Mae Sot checkpoint stopped the car on the Mae Sot-Tak road and, with the assistance of a Chinese translator, verified the tourists’ documents, which were in order. Upon inquiry, it was discovered that the tourists had intended to visit Pattaya but were instead driven toward the border with Myanmar, raising suspicions of po…

From Bangkok Post The cabinet has approved extra public holidays for next year and January 2026, declaring long-weekends to boost tourism and the overall economy. Deputy Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said after the meeting on Tuesday that the cabinet approved the ministry’s proposal for additional government holidays in June and August next year and in January 2026. The extra holidays next year are both Mondays, June 2 and Aug 11, with the Queen’s birthday holiday on June 3 and Mother’s Day on Aug 12 — creating a four-day weekend. Another added holiday is Friday, Jan 2, 2026, stretching the New Year break to five days, from Dec 31 to Jan 4 inclusive. …

From Bangkok Post The Transport Ministry aims to use the so-called "London Model" to collect traffic congestion fees in the inner areas of Bangkok. Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, who also serves as a deputy prime minister, said Tuesday he has assigned the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) to urgently study a model and methods of implementing the measure of collecting congestion fees in areas with heavy traffic, fee rates, payment methods and the results of successful operations in various countries including England, Singapore, Stockholm, Sweden and Italy. "We expect that study will be completed within six months, or in 2025. In a…

In a matter of days since the election, the dollar has gained in excess of a full baht. As of this posting, it had climbed to 34.87. When I last changed currency day before election, I got 33.54. This is the result of the increase in the interest rate on the US 10-year bond (4.429% as of this posting). The pricing action reflects the sentiment among bond traders that Trump’s policies will increase inflation as the prospect of tariffs on imported goods will become reality and tax cuts will add to the national debt. Even the Fed’s recent quarter-point reduction wasn’t enough to persuade bond traders otherwise,

The King and Queen of Spain went to flood-stricken areas of their kingdom to show support. They ended up being pelted with mud by the locals. Maybe they're as dumb as Trump supporters, believing the royals control the weather? https://apnews.com/article/spain-floods-king-protest-mud-a8525bd82cf4cc3fc6273d535cbb9d66 "...Queen Letizia broke into tears sympathetically after speaking to several people, including one woman who wept in her arms. Later, one of the queen’s bodyguards had a bloody wound on his forehead and there was a hole in the back window of the prime minister’s official car. But even after being forced to seek protection, King Felipe VI, with flecks …

For the past few months it was been difficult not to find a daily news accounts of a pyramid scheme that is said to have scammed over 1,000 locals. Assets amounting to $3,8 mln USD have been seized. ———- From Bangkok Post Pyramid scheme charges filed against 18 The iCon Group suspects Warathaphon ‘Boss Paul’ Waratyaworrakul, founder and CEO of The iCon Group, is escorted by police from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to the Criminal Court in Bangkok on Oct 18. (Photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut) The Department of Special Investigation additionally charged 18 detained suspects of The iCon Group with pyramid scheme and direct sales l…

From Pattaya News One of the most common emails and complaints we get to our news desk is about scams or people who have been taken advantage of by a scam. We have written recently about an alleged regular scam involving miracle cures and herbal products in Pattaya that have led to hundreds of complaints and police reports and multiple raids and arrests over the past few months, including this recent situation. Now, let’s take a general look, presented by our legal sponsors at Anglo Siam Legal, of common scams in Thailand. 1. Online Dating Scams – Scammers create fake profiles on dating sites or social media, pretending to be interested in a relat…

From The Nation Selected historical sites in Ayutthaya province will be illuminated with lighting art installation and projection mapping shows from now until November 17 to showcase the glory of the old kingdom. The Culture Ministry, the Fine Arts Department, and related agencies joined hands to launch a collaborative project “4 Temples, 1 Palace of Early Ayutthaya Era”, aiming to boost nighttime tourism in Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand. Complementing the government’s plan to organise “winter festivals” around the kingdom to boost tourism at the year-end, the project also aims to raise public awareness of Thailand’s arts, culture, tradit…