At the time of writing (Asana Bucha Day) there really is “no alcohol in Pattaya” in the respect that there is a ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol throughout Thailand. Don’t panic, alohol bans are only implimented 5 days a year, except in the event of national and local government elections, or other […]
Continue ReadingTham Luang Cave Rescue: A Diver’s Story
When news that a young football team and their coach had become trapped by flood water inside Thailand’s Tham Luang Cave the world watched the events unfold in hope, in fear, with some sadness, and ultimately with elation. Besides attracting the attention of world media, the search and rescue of the Wild Boars football team […]
Continue ReadingHow To Do Pattaya as a Large Family or Group
Whether you’re single, a couple, a backpacker, or a luxury traveler, it’s always best to do a little homework before you visit Pattaya. And that applies especially to large families and groups planning a vacation in Pattaya. Not that it’s difficult to do Pattaya as a group or family, but being a large group or […]
Continue ReadingThe Classroom Pattaya
There’s an interesting story behind The Classroom, as there is most things in Pattaya. This particular story goes way back in time to when one of the most famous and popular Agogo clubs in Pattaya first opened it’s doors for business. This story sort of chanced upon me when the owner of The Classroom requested […]
Continue ReadingThailand Golf Booking Services
There’s several websites offering online golf course (green fee) booking services in Thailand. In my opinion, the golf booking site I’m going to plug on this page is one the best golf course booking services in Thailand. It offer great functionality, a vast choice of golf courses throughout Thailand, and a large number of discounts. […]
Continue ReadingThe Most Inclined Utility Pole in Pattaya
It’s hardly surprising that Pattaya’s shocking overhead power cables and the poles which support them have generated so much interest from social media networks. I remember one particularly shocking image of a utility pole (and many pointing fingers) on Soi Buakhao which was leaning so severely it looked it might come crashing to the ground […]
Continue ReadingCheap Thrills in Pattaya
Looking for some cheap thrills in Pattaya?. There’s lots of fun and unique activities to try in Pattaya, enough to keep even the most hardened adrenaline junkies happy. And that’s not including the dubious thrill of a 40 baht motorcycle taxi ride. The number of available participation extreme sports and activities in Pattaya has grown […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Cambodia Visa Run With 1st Class Visa
This is just a brief trip report of my Pattaya to Cambodia visa run on 20th March 2018. This time I decided to do the visa run with 1st Class visa service, based at the Queen Victoria pub on Soi 6. I took a few notes of the schedule along the way, and it went […]
Continue ReadingPattaya St Patricks Day Parade 2018
The Pattaya Saint Patrick’s Day parade is a charitable event organised by the Irish Society of Pattaya. Beneficiaries on the event include the Father Ray Foundation, Pattaya Redemptionist School For The Blind and other charities which sponsor under privileged children in Pattaya. The St Patricks Day Parade has been an annual event in Pattaya since […]
Continue ReadingFirst Bangkok to Pattaya Weekend Train at Pattaya Train Station
As you might expect, there was much pomp and ceremony to greet the arrival of the first Bangkok to Pattaya weekend tourist train service as the first train of the new service rolled in to Pattaya train station on schedule at 09:15 on Saturday the 17th March 2018. You can see details of the new […]
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