Washed up Krathongs

Loy Krathong is one of the most magical and beautiful annual events in Thailand, but have you ever wondered what becomes of the millions of beautiful Krathongs that are released hopefully into the sea, rivers, and lakes of Thailand? This…

Pattaya Traffic Nam

Fon tok mahk brought excessive nam, and left Pattaya in a bit of a jam. October certainly went out with a bang in Pattaya, strong winds, black skies, an awesome thunder and lightning show, and a torrential downpour. It was…

Hotels in Pattaya Thailand

Pattaya Hotel Booking Tips

Pattaya is a seaside resort city that boasts luxury and budget-priced hotels, sprawling resorts, cheap guest houses and hostels, and an abundance of every type of alternative holiday and long-term rental accommodation. But how and where to find the best…

Disasters in Pattaya

There is a famous quote “Wherever comes man comes tragedy and comedy also” which, although it’s certainly not funny, seems a very fitting description of modern-era disasters in Pattaya. Since the early 1960s, Pattaya has enjoyed a meteoric rise to…