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Near-Pattaya location cited to house Thailand’s pilot luxury casino

29. March 2024

PATTAYA, Thailand – A parliamentary committee of 60 MPs has recommended by an overwhelming majority the Eastern Economic Corridor to be Thailand’s first legal casino complex. It would also contain non-betting facilities such as five-star hotels, posh restaurants and fun for all the family in a separate section. In practical terms, the proposal refers to […]
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Meet “Mae Mali” 59-year-old hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo

29. March 2024

PATTAYA, Thailand – In the lush landscapes of Khao Kheow Open Zoo, an hour’s drive from Pattaya City, a gentle giant captures the hearts of visitors young and old. Meet “Mae Mali” (Mother Jasmine), the oldest hippopotamus in Thailand, whose remarkable story highlights the semester break event at the zoo, offering a special promotion for […]
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Koh Larn Island enhances electricity grid for better service

29. March 2024

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) launched a project on Koh Larn Island aimed at enhancing the distribution system’s capabilities and maintenance. This initiative also aims to reduce incessant power disruptions, crucial for sustaining the island’s burgeoning tourism industry. Koh Larn Island attracts an average of 5,000 to 7,000 tourists daily, resulting in […]
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Jomtien beach sewage spill cleanup averts environmental crisis

29. March 2024

PATTAYA, Thailand – In response to a video posted on social media on March 27, depicting sewage discharged into the sea at Soi 8, Jomtien Beach, authorities from both the Na Jomtien Sub-district Municipality and Pattaya City took immediate action to address the environmental concerns. By March 28, the seawater in the affected area had […]
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Pump failure causes filthy wastewater overflow at Jomtien beach

28. March 2024

PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet launched an investigation into a concerning incident captured in a widely circulated online video, depicting the release of wastewater into the sea at Na Jomtien Beach opposite Soi 8 on March 27. Despite the area falling outside Pattaya City’s direct jurisdiction, the mayor’s proactive response underscores the significance of […]
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Scattered thunderstorms expected in Pattaya, hot hazy weather in Bangkok

28. March 2024

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued forecasts indicating scattered thunderstorms across various regions of Thailand, with Bangkok and its vicinity expected to experience hot and hazy weather during midday. According to the department’s announcement, regions including the lower northern, northeastern, central, eastern (including Pattaya City), and southern parts of the country are all set to […]
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Significant legal and visa implications for gay marriage in Thailand

28. March 2024

Subject to the likely agreement of the Senate and the 120 days waiting period prior to implementation, gay marriage will be operational in Thailand in 2025. Although the new law is essentially designed to grant equality to two Thai nationals of the same sex, there will be a sizeable number of expats wanting to marry […]
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