Love Hate Pattaya
You either love Pattaya, or you hate it. Actually, that’s not true; you may think Pattaya is “just okay”, or you may decide “Pattaya is not for you,” but you don’t hate the place. However, If you read press reports…
Ya Dong
Homemade Thai Ya Dong My earliest memory of Ya Dong (also spelled yadong, and yaa dong) dates back to my first visit to Pattaya. A bar crawl around Pattaya was coming to an end on Soi 7. Now, I honestly…
End of the Road for Pattaya’s Walking Street
Walking Street, the most famous street and nightlife venue in Pattaya, is rumored to be facing a dark and uncertain future. It is said that more than 100 buildings, which include some of the most famous nightclubs, discos, agogo clubs,…
Soi 6 Ladyboy
Better known for its short time-time bars and friendly Thai bar girls, Pattaya’s infamous naughty nightlife street and red light area of Soi 6 between Pattaya Beach Road and 2nd Road is a place where you can expect to meet…
The Swearing Farang Talks Thailand
This is Nelson Howe, aka The Swearing Farang in Thailand. It was only the giggling of my wife that drew my attention to the Swearing Farang. Curious as to what was amusing her I took a peek over her shoulder…