This is a trip report from May 2016. I am not going to include details of visa requirements, visa types, or how many days you will be permitted to stay in Thailand. Visa rules and regulations change frequently in Thailand;…
The most frightening taxi ride I have experienced in Thailand was a journey from Bangkok Hualamphong Train Station to Pattaya. The vehicle was a minivan; the driver was a male. There were 6 of us in the van. I’m not…
One of many amusing photos taken at the Pattaya buffalo races at Mabprachan Lake, East Pattaya. I believe this little sideshow at the buffalo races is called Jap Moo, and roughly means “catch the pig.” Whoever catches the pig is…
This is not a trip report, so I can’t tell you how the fishing is at Freddie’s fishing park. Like most anglers, I had the bug really bad, and I simply could not get enough. I wasn’t happy unless I…
Haggling, or “bartering” as some people call it, is an essential skill you must use if you want to get the best value for your money in Pattaya. Knowing how, where and when to haggle will not only save you…