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Moon cakes: not just pie in the sky
Published on 10/09/2013
» The Chinese have given us much to celebrate, not least Chinese food, which has seemingly left its indelible mark on every continent around the globe. Perhaps it is fitting that the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, second only in importance to the Spring Festival, brings with it another Chinese delight – the moon cake.
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World Health Conference endorses cigarette package warnings
Published on 18/09/2013
» Meeting in Pattaya last week, more than 1,000 health officials from around the world endorsed Thailand’s stepped up efforts to discourage smoking—particularly among youth.
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Human excrement thrown by rival
Published on 29/07/2013
» A Thai garment seller reported to police with a video clip that every morning a neighbour passed his house and threw human faeces at the windows or doors. Tawewat Somboonawin, 37, said he was a vendor at the main South Pattaya market, opposite Chaimongkol temple, and was astonished to confirm it was another clothes seller who was the party guilty of this very annoying and smelly habit. Police interviewed Somboon Nhongai who confessed that she had been having arguments for years with Tawewat and decided to take matters into her own hands by becoming a flying dung expert. She was fined 1,000 baht and told to clear up the disgusting mess outside her neighbour’s house. She also promised to keep the excrement to herself in future.
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Plastic bag suicide in Naklua
Published on 03/08/2013
» A Swedish man who called his country’s embassy with a suicide threat apparently delivered on his intention. Police found the body of David Cavallin, 43, lying on his bed with a suffocating plastic bag over his head. There was no sign of a struggle or third-party presence; the mobile phone he used was next to the body. Neighbors said Cavallin was a cheerful character who did not appear to have any problems and loved to exercise in his bare feet. The Swedish embassy, which told the police of the fateful phone call, said officials would cooperate in the investigation.
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Jealousy leads to nasty stabbing
Published on 18/04/2013
» A sixteen year old was beaten and stabbed near Soi 6, Pattaya Beach Road, after a drinking party with his uncle and three young women who elected to join them.
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Ocean Marina Boat Show 2012
Published on 19/12/2012
» The Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show 2012 opened last week at Ocean Marina Yacht Club. One of Asia’s biggest and best international-class shows was put together by Ocean Property Company, Pattaya City Hall and the Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya. The event consisted of land-based displays of boats, a classic boat parade, fashion show, Dragon Boat race, and music.
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Phuket yachtsman attacked by ‘samurai’ motorbike gang
Published on 19/12/2012
» Phuket yachting figure Neil Petford was attacked and robbed by a “samurai” motorbike gang on his way home from the final party of the recent King’s Cup Regatta.
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B23m community centre a rotting waste
Published on 17/08/2012
» PHUKET: The disastrous Asian Tsunami of December 26, 2004, that smashed into Phuket, killing at least 800 people and damaging structures all along the west coast of the island, was followed by an outburst of charitable activity from around the world.
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Suu Kyi departs on landmark US visit
AFP, Published on 16/09/2012
» Democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi left Myanmar Sunday for a landmark trip to the United States, set to see her feted by the US president and quizzed on the progress of reforms.
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Russian woman falls from building
Published on 20/09/2012
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