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Russian tourist’s body found after boat collision on Koh Larn Island
28. September 2023
Pattaya, Thailand – A tragic incident unfolded on the evening of Sept 25 when a twin-engine speed boat collided with a man and a woman who were swimming near Had Tien Beach on Koh Larn Island. The collision claimed the life of the woman and left the man missing. Two days later, on Sept 27, […] Les mer >>>
Cambodia breaks all records for tourist entry numbers
28. September 2023
With 3.4 million tourists journeying by air in the first eight months of 2023, Cambodia has skyrocketed its 2022 entries by almost 200 percent. Unsurprisingly in view of the close economic partnership between Phnom Penh and Beijing, the Chinese have provided the biggest boost to the Cambodian coffers. Next month, a new airport near Siem […] Les mer >>>
Many expat grey areas in Thailand’s latest income tax policy
27. September 2023
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin couldn’t be clearer: “You should pay tax on income you earn no matter how you earn it.” He was referring to the revenue department’s “clarification” that, from January 2024, it planned to the tax foreign income on all individuals, Thai or foreign, who have resided annually in the country for over […] Les mer >>>
Pattaya Second Road reverts to sidewalk parallel parking
27. September 2023
Pattaya, Thailand – With the successful completion of the drainage system construction project in Soi Kaset Suwan 15, also known as Pattaya Second Road Soi 15, residents and businesses along Pattaya Second Road are notified to park their vehicles parallel to the sidewalk and follow traffic regulations as usual. The newly completed drainage system is […] Les mer >>>
High-level delegation tackles Koh Larn Island’s waste crisis
27. September 2023
Pattaya, Thailand – A high-level governmental delegation visited Koh Larn Island on Sept 24 to assess waste management, tourism development, and flood control strategies. The objective was to boost economic growth in the tourism sector and demonstrate the local government’s commitment to addressing challenges. The delegation, led by Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the […] Les mer >>>
Blue Park at Bali Hai Pier reopens after technical repairs
27. September 2023
Pattaya, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Manot Nongyai announced the reopening of the water fountain park at Bali Hai Pier, known as the “Blue Park,” on September 26. The park had been closed due to technical issues, which were later identified as faulty software. City engineers and their team conducted repairs and renovations using the city’s […] Les mer >>>
Speedboat driver arrested for fatal collision, Russian tourist still missing
27. September 2023
Pattaya, Thailand – A speedboat driver has been arrested in connection with the tragic incident that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old Thai woman and the disappearance of Enrike, a 22-year-old Russian tourist. The accident occurred on September 25 when a two-engine speedboat collided with the two victims while they were swimming off Had […] Les mer >>>