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Pattaya police chief removed!
The Pattaya News: Pattaya police chief removed from position by Chonburi Provincial Police commander
September 30th, 2022: Transferred Pattaya Police Chief Kunlachart Kunlachai has been reappointed as Pattaya Police Chief with effect from October 1st.
Emergency Decree
 
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During a CCSA meeting on July 8th, 2022, chaired by the prime minister, it was agreed to extend the state of emergency until September 30th, 2022.
A spokesman told the press that the prime minister in his capacity as the CCSA director stressed that the extension is intended only to control the disease and protect people's lives and there is no other purpose for the exercise of this executive decree. The government had no intention to use it to limit people's freedom, he added.*
Thailand's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is supervised by Thailand's Prime Minister, Dictator, Songwriter and the man of many words Prayut Chan-o-cha.
This is the 19th extension of the special law.
The government insistes that the extension is necessary to facilitate the swift and integrated implementation of measures to control Covid-19 for the sake of public safety.
This special law was enacted March 26th, 2020, and gives Prayut Chan-o-cha wide-ranging powers, including a ban on large gatherings to prevent anti-government protests.
Over the past two years the emergency has been invoked mainly to deal with political protests.
*August 2nd, 2022: The Royal Gazette published an order signed by Prayut Chan-o-cha as head of Centre for COVID-19 Situation Admistration (CCSA) banning protest and public gathering leading to infections. Citing small wave of infections, violators face up to 2 years jail and/or fine of up to 40'000 Baht. Order is effective August 1st, 2022.
Dictator Prayut Chan-o-cha suspended!
Prawit Wongsuwan
the new powerman Thai PBS WorldThailand's acting PM gets qualified prime ministerial authority under new edict
Prachatai english
When playmaker plays captain Thai PBS World
Is Gen Prawit maneuvering to become Thailand’s next PM? PPiT
Authoritarianism for royalists, monarchy, tycoons, and military August 19th, 2022The Nation ThailandEmergency decree to be lifted on October 1st, CCSA to be dissolved
Lèse-majestéPrachatai englishCitizen reporter arrested for singing a song criticising monarchy
Prachatai englishCourt refuses document requests in royal defamation case
It started small,
but now it shows the nepotism and corruption of this military-led government.
All the senators were personally selected by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to ensure his longevity as head of government. They were not chosen for their high moral standing, ethics and honesty - no, they were chosen for exactly the opposite. Bangkok Post
Policewoman accused of torturing maid surrenders New StraitsTimes
Identity of Senator must be made known, says former Thailand MP Bangkok Post
Senate 'must probe' abuse claim Bangkok Post
'Transparent' probe into abuse claims Bangkok Post
House panel may look into 'maid abuser' Bangkok Post
Prawit's brothers, senator called in maid abuse probe Bangkok Post
Senator admits to former relationship with accused policewoman Bangkok Post
Probes check how Kornsasi got jobs Bangkok Post
Maid case sparks Isoc probe call A comment read in Bangkok Post: This is one of the prime reasons stated by Prayuth to justify the coup back in 2014. A complete reform of the police, military and civil service. Also an end to corruption plus to bring happiness and reconciliation to the Thai people. In 8 years he hasn't even been able to fix the price of lottery tickets let alone anything else. Amazing Thailand
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Click into picture for original size After school cannabis?
In typical Thai fashion, cannabis and hemp were removed from the list of category 5 narcotics before supportive laws for recreational use were even discussed.
Now these substances are sold everywhere and added to all kinds of drinks and food. Shops that sell cannabis and publicly advertise THC and CBD even in the immediate vicinity of schools.
Just a few metres from the entrance of School No. 8, at the junction of Second Road and South Road, are at least three such shops ....
Apparently, some Thai politicians lack something that even monkeys possess.
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A senior district official in Chiang Mai claims that the 20'000 Baht he received for two gun permits was not a bribe but a gratuity. Let's hope that all his previous clients were so generous - and that no one comes forward whom he has put the knife to.
Bangkok Post: Senior official says payments made in gratitude, not bribes
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A mobile painting crew brings colour to Pattaya's streets, regardless of whether it is really justified. At least as long as the pay is right - and the bank account is replenished every month.
The paintings can be viewed free of charge in Soi Photisarn in Naklua until further notice.
Click into picture for original size Useless bus stops get a new coat of paint every few months
On the initiative of the governor of Chonburi, the unused bus stops in Pattaya have long been brought back into the public consciousness with new paint every few months - and consistently ignored by all Baht bus drivers and all other bus drivers as well.
Also interesting: many of the bus stops are in places where no one has the slightest desire to get on or off a bus. But where people live, work or shop, there is usually no bus stop.
In Jomtien we also noticed that all bus stop signs and also the covered seats have been silently removed. Of course, this corresponds to a certain logic. Once erected, signs and seats do not bring in any more revenue in the long run ....
Is it therefore unreasonable to think that someone should take a closer look at the bank accounts of those involved in these silly actions?
Household debt surges in Thailand 99.6% of households in debt!
According to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) 99.6% of Thai households are struggling with the highest debt levels in 16 years.
The average debt per household this year is 501'711 Baht, up 3.7% from 483'950 Baht in 2020.
For additional Information please read Bangkok Post: Thai household debt surges, reaching a 16-year climax.
Another publication by Bangkok Post, however, gives completely different figures: Parsing the minimum wage hike debate.
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Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has fired its deputy secretary-general after accusing him of being "unusually wealthy". Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit's assets had increased by 658 million Baht ....
The Nation Thailand: Senior NACC official fired over ‘unusual riches’
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Since Thailand allegedly does not have enough construction and factory workers, the country imports the missing labour from the surrounding countries of Laos, Myamar and Cambodia.
During the pandemic, the military-dominated government has introduced new regulations for foreign workers, which, as usual in this country, leads to a form war in the bureaucracy.
Since these forms, with which even expats have had their share of experiences, are designed in such a way that a normal worker can hardly understand them, "agencies" have stepped in to do the work and thus make a fortune with the help of civil servants.
In order for a worker to get a legal work permit, he now has to pay around 18'000 Baht - and that for a daily wage of 300 baht! Some employers don't even hand out these papers to the workers, even though they have to pay for them!
Read the report published by Prachatai english: New rules and agencies make it costly for Cambodian workers to work legally!
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Water is still seeping through the roof of Thailand's new 12.3 billion Baht parliament building during the rainy season. The building was built by the Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Company and the Office of the Secretary General of the House of Representatives still has no long-term solution to the problem.
That's what you get when you give good friends a job. They always have a special surprise in store for you ....
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Thai Examiner: Thailand turns to Russia as foreign tourist revenue is projected to be only 21% of 2019 record figure!
Apparently, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is ill-informed or simply ignores the fact that Russia prevents 18- to 64-year-old men from leaving the country.
Or the TAT has noticed in the past that their local HiSo likes to surround themselves with Russian beauties and no longer wants to withhold them from their male population.
Click into picture for original size Is Thailand still supporting the killer regime in Myanmar?
Bangkok Post: Thailand bars anti-junta Myanmar model!
Thai immigration authorities are refusing entry to Thailand to Han Lay, a model and beauty pageant contestant from Myanmar who fled to Thailand after speaking out against the military coup in her home country. According to some sources, she was denied entry at Suvarnabhumi airport because she was on an Interpol alert. Other sources claim that Myanmar revoked her passport.
It seems that the military-controlled Thai government is still in cahoots with Myamar's murderous regime.
On September 23rd, Miss Grand Myanmar 2020 Han Lay says Myanmar police attached to their embassy in Bangkok tried to gain access to her but she rejected their demand.
Bangkok Post: Beauty queen 'not sent back'
Thai PBS World: Miss Grand Myanmar 2020 seeking refuge in another country
Bangkok Post: Myanmar beauty queen who criticised junta granted asylum
Unlike Thailand, Canada showed heart and granted Han Lay asylum.
Bangkok Post: Myanmar beauty queen lands in Canada after Thai airport limbo
Khaosod english: Model Fearing Myanmar Military Heads to Asylum in Canada
New traffic fines
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On September 5th, 2022, the amended Land Tariff Act came into force. It significantly increases the fines for traffic violations.
But as so often in Thailand, the rules are there to be broken.
Punctually on September 5th, the police announced that the traffic police will not enforce the new hefty fines against traffic offenders for three months while a public education campaign about the new traffic law and fine rates is conducted.
Bangkok Post: Traffic fines to increase from Monday
Penalty for speeding to rise four-fold to 4'000 Baht
Bangkok Post: Steeper fines put on hold for 3 months
More time being needed to publicise the new fine rates, police say.
The Nation Thailand: Steep new traffic fine rates held in abeyance for three months
Traffic police will not enforce the new hefty fines against traffic violators for three months while a public awareness campaigns is carried out about the new traffic law and the new fine rates
The new penalties:
From Police offices
 Bangkok Post: Deputy minister Kanokwan suspended as court accepts graft case
Thailand's Deputy Education Minister suspended - what a wonderfull example for her subordinates!
Prachatai english: Who Is Wanchalearm?
Are there still politicians who are not criminals?
Bangkok Post: 'Maid-beater' probed on recruitment
There are only 2 ways to get a job with the Thai government: buy or know someone who matters - or a combination of the two ....
Bangkok Post: Woman held for sale of B11m in bogus air tickets
More than 100 people duped in scam dating back to 2014, say police
The Nation Thailand: Popular YouTuber flees abroad after alleged 2 billion baht forex scam
A popular YouTuber who claimed to be a successful forex trader has reportedly fled abroad after allegedly cheating thousands of investors out of 2 billion baht
Bangkok Post: Army of motorcyclists smuggling illegal migrants
Instead of arresting the illegal job seekers, wouldn't it be better to find out where they will work and punish the factory owner and put him in jail?
Bangkok Post: Senior southern official on gambling network charges
Rungruang Thimabutr, an executive member of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC), has surrendered to Bangkok police to answer charges of involvement in an online gambling network.
Bangkok Post: Red Bull heir still at large 10 years on
Money talks in Thailand. You will recall that just one day after the setting up of a Committee of Inquiry, the main witness died in a road accident, just days before he was due to testify before a House committee. Coincidence or not, "no-one" knows.
Bangkok Post: Army sergeant dismissed over attempted rape
A disgraced soldier accused of attempting to rape a civilian employee at an army office in Kanchanaburi has been dismissed from military service.
Bangkok Post: Ex-cop jailed twice for fraud arrested again
A former senior police officer who had been imprisoned twice has been arrested in Bangkok in connection with fraud at a gold shop and a currency exchange
The Pattaya News: Pattaya police chief removed from position by Chonburi Provincial Police commander
Police Colonel Mekawit Praditphon, Deputy Commander of the Chonburi Provincial Police, to be acting head of Pattaya Police until at least September 30th, 2022.
Bangkok Post: Govt revokes contracts with 9 private hospitals over fraudulent claims
The hospitals allegedly filed false claims for reimbursements for their services under the universal healthcare scheme.
Bangkok Post: 'Unusually wealthy' senior police officer's assets confiscated
The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has ordered the confiscation of 136-million-baht worth of assets from Pol Lt Gen Somchai Nitayabowornkul
Kratom
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Bangkok Post: Kratom now listed as legal herb
Villagers no longer fear imprisonment over plant remedy as amended Narcotics Act comes into effect
Wikipedia: Mitragyna speciosa
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is an herbal leaf from a tree of the Rubiaceae family and has opioid properties and some stimulant-like effects
Cleaveland Clinic: What You Should Know About Kratom
Interesting Q&A on the controversial opioid withdrawal aid
The Nation Thailand: Kratom law sets hefty fines for abuse of decriminalised plant
A new law to regulate decriminalised kratom came into force on August 27th following its publication in the Royal Gazette on August 26th
Bangkok Post: Kratom bill becomes law, minors warned
Government stresses medical and economic uses of formerly restricted plant
Read in Bangkok Post: So if I sell it to pay for my kid's education, or buy a new car, or take care of my Mia Noi then I can say that was an economic purpose and I'm Ok ....
Opinion Khaosod english: Anutin, Marijuana, and Thai Politics
Inflation
Does the government cheat us?
 On 25 August 2022, the Ministry of Internal Trade finally gave the go-ahead for an increase in retail prices for instant noodles. The price of the most popular brands of instant noodles will increase by 1 baht per pack. That doesn't sound much, but an increase from 6 baht to 7 baht per pack is still an increase of almost 16%!
From September 2022, the price of electricity in Thailand will increase by about 25%, according to the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)!
Since January 2022, the price of drinking water in Thailand has increased by 10 %. At least the same price increases can be expected for cleaning agents and detergents as well as skin care products such as soaps, bath additives and shampoos, but also for laundry detergents and dental cleaning products. Eggs have become about 50 % more expensive in this period, the price of pork has increased by about one third. Petrol has increased in price by up to 50 % in recent weeks. Due to the weak baht and increased freight costs, all imported products have also become significantly more expensive.
Nevertheless, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) only expects an inflation rate between 1-3%, but according to other sources, the inflation rate in June 2022 alone was 7.66%.
National News Bureau of Thailand: Gov’t allows instant noodle price increase
Diseases in Thailand
 
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Bangkok Post: Ministry recommends Covid-19 boosters every 4 months
Thai PBS World: COVID still a killer for 500,000 vulnerable people – but Thailand has new defense
Bangkok Post: NRCT develops new breathalyser test based on old diabetes device
Let's hope it's not the usual stupor that is published every few months by Thailand's universities and then disappears into oblivion.
Free birth-control
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Starting from February 1st, 2023, the Thai government is providing free birth control pills and condoms to Thai women aged 15-59
NHSO: Health units to hand free birth control pills and condoms
NHSO (National Health Security Office)
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Off to Pattaya!
Click into picture for original size Pattaya gets after its cable clutter
Slowly but surely, a Pattaya landmark that is considered immortal is being put into the underground. The international coverage, triggered by Bill Gates and actor Russell Crowe, has probably contributed significantly to this.
So if you still want or need to take some meaningful photos of Pattaya's world-famous cable mess, you should hurry.
The days of this attraction could soon be numbered!
From Airports to Pattaya
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Bell Travel Services now offers bus transfers not only from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya, but also from Don Mueang Airport to the Pattaya Bus Terminal on North Road.
Timetable:
Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya: 08:30 10:30 14:30 18:00
Departure from Level 1 Gate 8, near Airport Street Food hall Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport: 06:00 09:00 13:00 17:00
Departure from Pattaya Bus Terminal on North Road Fare (one way): 300 Baht
Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya: 10:30 15:00
Departure from Terminal 2 between Gate 10 and 11 Pattaya to Don Mueang Airport: 06:00 15:00
Departure from Pattaya Bus Terminal on North Road Fare (one way): 350 Baht
Tickets can be purchased at the relevant departure points or booked online via Bell Travel Services.
Bell Travel Services offers a Pick-up service from Hotels in Pattaya. Please contact the company - or your hotel - for additional information.
Cheaper services to the airports are offered from Pattaya, but these vans do not go to the departure halls, and drop passengers off outside the airport buildings. The guest is then forced to find another means of transport to the departure hall, e.g. a shuttle bus (if available).
All information is subject to change without notice
Waterpark reopens
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The "new" Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Theme Park in Bangsaray - about 20 minutes South of Pattaya - will officially open next month after plans were delayed due to Covid-19. It's Sony Pictures' first theme and water park.
The "new" park is a collaboration between Sony Pictures and Thailand’s Amazon Falls, which has operated the park since it opened seven years ago as a Cartoon Network attraction.
Liakat Dhanji, CEO and Chairman of Amazon Falls Co. Ltd., claims that Columbia Pictures' Aquaverse is poised to set new standards for integrated entertainment in Thailand's EEC.
Cartoon Network's water park was particularly popular with our visitors from India before the pandemic.
All information is subject to change without notice
Event Calendar
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The Bay Beach Festival 2022
Location: The Bay, Beach Road between Soi 4 and Soi 5 
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Last-minute announcement*:
Pattaya Festival 2022
Location: Pattaya Beach Road *During Itthiphol Kunplome's tenure, last-minute announcements were the order of the day. It seems the new mayor and his crew are returning to this unprofessional way of working. The festival was first announced (and still is!!!) for September 9th & 10th on PATTAYA EVENTS (the city's official events calendar website). 
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Another last-minute announcement*:
Pattaya Music on the Beach 2022
Location: Pattaya Beach Road *Pattaya City Hall joined hands with the Tourism Council of Thailand and announced the event on September 13th, 2022 
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Loy Kratong Festival 2022 Pattaya
Location: Along the beaches of Pattaya, Jomtien and Naklua 
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Pattaya Fireworks Festival 2022
Location: Paloma, Pattaya Beach 
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Pattaya Countdown 2023
Location: Bali Hai All information is subject to change without notice
Pattaya Monorail
Still alive
 Those who thought Pattaya's long-discussed light rail/monorail project had been cancelled are mistaken. The Kunplome clan's project is still alive and is also supported by the new mayor, who is also a member of the clan.
The monorail, in our opinion, is an absolutely stupid project that only serves to line the pockets of those involved. The family of the late Godfather of Chonburi is known far beyond the borders for their nonsensical large-scale projects such as the already dismantled Bali Hai Marine Port, the failed Pattaya Beach Promenade and the Bali Hai car park that never really worked. Millions of baht have also been spent so far on the Pattaya Sky Train project under Itthiphol Kunplome. The project was halted by the then government but later revived by Itthiphol's brother Sontaya Khunpleum as the Pattaya Monorail when the clan supported the military led Thai government.
The monorail will run from the planned high-speed railway station in Pattaya via Second Road to Bali Hai and is intended to calm traffic on the streets. An unfulfilled hope, because the monorail cannot take the tourists with their luggage to the hotels, the (partly outdated, unkempt and smelly) buses will do that again in the future. Local tourists will also continue to use their own means of transport, simply because the majority of Thais are not willing to walk long distances, even with luggage or shopping bags. Motorbike taxi and baht bus drivers know a thing or two about this.
Who will use the monorail then? Sightseeing tourists, and they will not be able to cover the costs of the project. So after a few years of operation, the project will be buried again - or remembered as another building ruin of the Kunplome clan ....
Excerpt from a reply to a Reader Talkback from The Pattaya News: Yes. But I think before we invest in that infrastructure the city needs to seriously look at pavements and sidewalks, if we are to be taken seriously as a tourist destination. Better access for disabled, elderly people and families. (Mr. Egg. LePub)
Jomtien
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Fast recovery?
 As the pandemic subsides, joy comes to Jomtien. Many closed shops have apparently found new operators and are rushing to be ready for the hoped-for upswing. In Thepprasit Road, this can be observed particularly well at the moment. New shops and restaurants are popping up like mushrooms.
We will keep you up-to-date.
Naklua
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Naklua Night Market
 
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The new Night Market is located on Naklua Road and offers a variety of shops as well as open-air restaurants serving local food & drinks at reasonable prices.
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The shows are back
The 69 Show nightclub reopened in Naklua Road Soi 29/1. The first buses have already unloaded their tourists, almost like in the days before the pandemic. Even in Naklua, life is starting again.
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New Pit Bull Lounge
Pit Bull, known as the corner bar at the entrance to Soi 33 (off Naklua Road) and formerly also from the bar of the same name in Soi Buakhao, will soon open Pit Bull Lounge & Bar on Naklua Road in the space once occupied by Fusillo, the Italian Restaurant.
We will keep you up-to-date.
Pattaya
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Baywalk trees removed
In a night and fog operation, Pattaya City Hall removed almost half of the shade trees along Pattaya's beach promenade on September 20th.
Obviously, the Kunplome clan-led andministration prefers to present the residents and guests of this city with a fait accompli.
The Pattaya News: Pattaya City Council urges mayor to take good care of palm trees after removing them from Pattaya beach
Central Road Market reopened
 
Click into picture for original size The first kitchens have now opened in the once popular but now completely revamped Central Road Market Place. The market is still located at the corner to the entrance of Central Road Soi 16.
Urban Pizza
 
Click into picture for original size One pizzeria replaces the other: No sooner has Pan-Pan also closed its branch in Terminal 21 than Scoozi announces itself as the successor.
Scoozi was founded in Bangkok in 1997 and, according to its own information, operates several restaurants in Bangkok and one in Hua Hin. Scoozi calls its specialities Urban Pizzas, but also handmade Neapolitan-style pizzas.
In addition to pizzas, the restaurant menus also feature Italian dishes.
For a first look at the current menu please click here!
We will keep you up-to-date.
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Not a Pizza
Also new in Terminal 21 is the Potato Corner. The company is known from Bangkok's malls where it is omnipresent. Potato Corner has recently opened a stall in Central Pattaya (formerly known as CentralFestival) and now also in Terminal 21.
Potato Corner sells mainly potato products such as French fries. Recently, however, Potato Corner has started selling Pizza Bites, a kind of ravioli with a filling inspired by a (?) pizza.
Even though the product looks like a miniature version of a Pizza Calzone, there is no similarity in taste.
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Soho Streetfood
A new street food market is currently being built in the widely known Sohotown (also known as Chinatown Pattaya) on the northern part of Pattaya 2nd Road.
We will keep you up-to-date.
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Another Street Food Market
In Soi Phettrakun, directly opposite Hollywood Disco, another street food market is being built on a site formerly used as a car park.
We will keep you up-to-date.
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The comeback of Little India
After all known restaurants of the Little India group were closed during the pandemic, we are happy to report a comeback today.
Little India opened a pure vegetarian restaurant on Pattaya Second Road, just a few metres from the entrance to Soi 7.
We wish Little India and its staff good luck.
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Meat lovers take note!
Meat More is a speciality shop for meat lovers in the Little Walk Complex on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya, opposite Index Mall.
The shop is open daily from 10:00 to 21:00 and offers Wagyu and Angus beef from Thailand, Japan, Australia and America, along with matching sauces and marinades.
In addition to beef, Kurobuta pork from Thailand and many specialities from Korea are also available.
You can find more information on the internet at meatmore.net.
Black cuboid
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There is much speculation about the mysterious black cube on the site of the former Dragon Entertainment Complex on Pattaya Second Road, but it already has its nickname: Jumbo Disco.
Jumbo because it is right next to the still unused Boeing Jumbo, which currently serves as an eye-catcher for the Runway Street Food Market.
We will keep you up-to-date.
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Another branch closed
After Thailand's largest bank, Bangkok Bank, closed its branch in Big C extra! without notice a few weeks ago, the branch in Lotus North Pattaya has met the same fate. The counters and the electronic express banking have not been in operation since August 26th.
Soi Buakhao
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New Hotel
 
Click into picture for original size The final spurt has begun for the De Bua (working title of the new hotel), located in Soi Buakhao directly opposite the entrance to Soi 15. The attractive building with its somewhat unusual façade design is attracting a lot of attention.
We will keep you up-to-date.
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New Hotel & Restaurant
The Amethyst Hotel and its Zircon Restaurant opened directly opposite the Pattaya Cty Hospital in Soi Buakhao.
Open-air fun
 Open-air fun
A drinks bar in the form of a sales cart with seating now offers the opportunity to eat the food purchased at the market stalls on site.
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Cannabis on Soi Lengkee
Jacky Land and the Farang Bar are now also cannabis distributors in Soi Lengkee, off Soi Buakhao.
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Cheers
The 99 Cheers Bar will soon open in a space that has been unused for a while, to the right of the popular vegetable and fruit shop opposite Soi Buakhao Night Market.
Soi LK Metro
Soi LK Metro is Soi Buakhao's A Go-Go Heaven. It connects Soi Diana with Soi Buakhao.
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New Dispensary
High Society has opened in the space formerly occupied by the Queen Cafe as a bar and a dispensary for cannabis products.
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Manage your daily problems without Murphy's Law
Murphy's Law is not simply being converted, but put to a new use.
We will keep you up-to-date.
Soi Chaiyaphoon
In recent weeks, several new bars have opened in Soi Chaiyaphoon, also known as Soi Chalermphrakiat 25. Soi Chaiyaphoon connects Pattaya 3rd Road with Soi Buakhao and Soi Xzite.
Today, however, we would like to point out two well-known venues that did not survive the pandemic. 
Click into pictures for original size Lolitas closed for good
After Lolitas in Bangkok closed due to the tragic death of its owner, it was assumed that the Pattaya branch would meet the same fate. And so it has happened. RIP.
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Scarlets bar opened to the left of the now closed Lolitas in the space of a former loundry..
Click into pictures for original size Moon Light A Go-Go closed!
Moon Light A Go-Go, the only A Go-Go bar in Soi Chaiyaphoon, made only a brief guest appearance. The pandemic breathed its last before it had really begun. RIP.
The successor to Moon Light is the Lucky Nicha / White Angel bar.
Soi 6
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New Tornado?
Work is underway to convert the former Tornado Bar, located between the Bee Corner Bar Soi 6 and the Saigon Girl club, into a new venue.
The new bar will open as Wild Things.
We will keep you up-to-date.
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Ex Pook Bar?
Construction workers can also be found in the (former?) Pook Bar. Something new seems to be planned here as well.
We will keep you up-to-date.
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3 angels leaving Soi 6
The well-known 3 Angels Bar is obviously being put to a new use
We will keep you up-to-date.
Walking Street
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New Rules for Walking Street
The Pattaya NewsRules about Pattaya Walking Street updated by Pattaya authorities
Frog Land takes shape
 
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Frog Land under the roof of the former Simon Bar complex is taking shape. A nightclub with integrated bars is to be built in the larger part of the area, and a massage parlour (what else?) was set up in the smaller part.
The massage parlour already opened on August 26th.
We will keep you up-to-date.
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Milky way
Mr. Egg (real name: Phil, Philip Ross), the well-known manager of LePUB Bar in Soi Diamond (off Walking Street), is opening another venue in "his" Soi with the meaningful name MILK.
MILK will open just to the left of LePub in the space formerly occupied by Night Train Bar. We will keep you up-to-date.
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Green Island
Green Island has just opened on Walking Street and sells legalised cannabis products.
Mike Baird's Cartoon
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The Fun starts here
Don't tell my boyfriend that I'm at Republic's Ladies Night
 Don't ask
 Drive me nuts
 Just renovated
 The door to hell
 The three Kings
 A wise decision
 TiT #1
 TiT #2
 TiT #3
 Problem-solving oriented thinking
 Helping each other
 Thinglish #1
 Thinglish #2
 Not your friend!
 How was school?
 Multitasking
 Amazing Switzerland
How the Greens sleep in Switzerland
 Mike Baird presents:
Pattaya Tourist Guides
These Tourist Guides were designed by Pattaya's #1 Cartoonist Mike Baird.Please click on the images above to see more and larger copies of his work.
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