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Aug 22, 20241 min read
Do immortals live among us
In the vibrant city of Pattaya, a place known for its lively nightlife and unique characters, whispers of immortality are beginning to...


Aug 17, 20241 min read
Booze Makers want Looser Ad Restrictions
Well of course they do, they want to advertise their products effectively like any company would. Big booze companies in Thailand have...


Aug 16, 20242 min read
How to Join a Kuwait Motorcycle Racing Gang in Pattaya
A Step-by-Step Guide Are you tired of the same old tourist traps and looking for a thrill that will make your adrenaline pump faster than...


Aug 16, 20241 min read
Haier invests in Chon Buri
A 10bn baht investment in a huge factory making air conditioning units is set to be built within the next year in Chon Buri. This should...

Aug 15, 20241 min read
Pattaya to establish itself as a "City of Film"
Starting on August 21st, The Pattaya Film Festival is part of a larger plan to establish the city as a UNESCO "City of Film"


Aug 14, 20241 min read
Tourism up 25% (YoY)
It's the forecast anyway according to this article. https://aseannow.com/topic/1335424-thailands-tourism-boom-revenue-set-to-hit-28-tril...

Aug 14, 20241 min read
Hat Yai cheapest holiday city in Asia
Agoda have just released their yearly report on the cheapest accommodation in Asia. For the second year in a row Hat Yai has come out on...


Aug 13, 20242 min read
Thailand as a Tech Hub by 2030
That's not far away. Usually they pick dates like 2050. It's a great ambition for any country to try to attract foreign talent. Software...

Aug 13, 20241 min read
Finally a cool electric car
A few of us reading this are probably electric vehicle skeptics. The charging infrastructure in Thailand is not brilliant and the thought...


Aug 13, 20241 min read
Temu launches in Thailand
For those of you who are wondering what this is we'll provide a bit of background. Temu is an e-commerce app. A bit like Amazon. Except...


Aug 13, 20241 min read
Monkeypox
Who's caught monkeypox before? I certainly haven't. I had chickenpox when I was young a couple of times but never the monkey variety. It...


Aug 13, 20242 min read
Chinese being Chinese
We've all seen the huge Chinese tour coaches pull up at certain venues and unload a huge group into a restaurant, show or to follow a...


Aug 13, 20241 min read
Are Casinos ever going to happen?
From a bitter old expat perspective hopefully not. People do crazy things when backed into a corner and losing everything. Gambling is a...


Aug 12, 20242 min read
Should I get health insurance?
As a digital nomad and then a bitter old expat I didn't believe in health insurance for a long time. Why should I? I never get sick or...


Aug 12, 20241 min read
Fancy a game of footy?
It's a good excuse for running around. If you're into that kind of thing get yourself over to Planet Football on the Sukhumvit road every...


Aug 12, 20241 min read
End of August Music Festival
From the 30th August to the 1st of September prepare for huge traffic jams. For anyone keeping track of the days of the week that's a...


Aug 12, 20241 min read
Pattaya is going family friendly
Seems unlikely doesn't it. Although the trend looks to be gradually going in that direction. The Thai domestic tourism market is huge and...

Aug 12, 20241 min read
The new DTV Visa for Nomads. Can I work from Pattaya?
A lot of people got the wrong end of the stick when this was first announced. The RW4U Youtube channel did a great job getting the...


Aug 12, 20241 min read
Is there a new best burger in town?
Pattaya is full of options for those who like a burger. Ranging from the usual McDonalds and Burger King to the higher end places like...


Aug 12, 20241 min read
What's going on with the Soi Buakhao 1-Way
They made Soi Honey and Soi Diana 1-way a few months ago and it seems to have been a success. I can't say I've noticed much difference...
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