PATTAYA, Thailand – A recent aid distribution event for entertainment workers in Pattaya has sparked debate online, with many questioning whether bar girls — often seen as earning well during peak ...

Despite the rainy season, Pattaya remains one of Thailand’s top destinations for domestic travelers, offering lush green landscapes, cooler temperatures, and vibrant cultural experiences. The city’s ...

Pattaya city officials are intensifying efforts to stop residents and businesses from placing objects like chairs, tables, cones, and laundry racks on roads and sidewalks to illegally reserve parking ...

Authorities are warning riders and drivers in Pattaya and other tourist-heavy cities that skipping out on fuel bills will not go unnoticed — and definitely won’t end well. This follows a dramatic case ...

As Pattaya moves deeper into its traditional low season, local businesses and long-term visitors are reporting an unusually subdued atmosphere — with many attributing the slowdown primarily to ...

Walking across Pattaya’s streets continues to be a challenge for both locals and tourists, even at well-marked crosswalks with traffic lights and colorful paint. While the city has made visible ...

Authorities in Pattaya are intensifying efforts to limit the spread of cannabis-infused food products, with a particular focus on cannabis gummies that may pose serious health risks to children and ...

A recent crackdown on smoking at Pattaya’s beaches and footpaths has sparked a wave of reactions from local expats and long-term visitors. While many say they support a cleaner, smoke-free shoreline, ...

On July 9, 2025, Ron Cartey delivered an engaging and motivational presentation to the Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC). He provided his insights on life, health, and the power of a positive mindset.

In recent weeks, nearly nightly raids by police and district officers on Pattaya’s entertainment venues have become routine.

Starting July 21, the Thai government will temporarily lift the ban on double-decker buses along six steep, high-risk routes for 180 days to test enhanced safety measures. Overseen by the Department ...

PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite being lined with resorts, shopfronts, and endless streams of motorcycles and baht buses, Thailand’s roads operate on an unwritten rule of trust. Big and small vehicles—from ...