During my stay in Thailand, surreality has repeatedly left me speechless, largely because I’m not expecting to witness or experience a surreal moment at the time. Two of these surreal moments occurred at funerals, cremations to be more exact. Depending…
Pattaya may not boast the full moon parties of Koh Phangan or the backpacker’s ghetto that is Khaosan Road. Your backpacker’s bible doesn’t think Pattaya is hip enough to be recommended because it’s not on the usual banana pancake trail.…
It’s true. A man was framed by an elephant on Pattaya Beach. He was framed nicely for a somewhat opportune photo moment. Thanks for stopping by. This photo was taken on the beach-front at Preecha seafood restaurant in Na Jomtien
I have a “love-hate” relationship with Maptaphut. After six weeks of working offshore, the mechanical skyline of Maptaphut is one of the most welcoming sights imaginable. It’s next stop Pattaya, and all the comforts of home, but you know soon…
Soi Yamato is officially known as Soi 13/1, but best known as Yamato—not after the famous Japanese battleship—but after a long established Japanese restaurant on the street. It is located in South Pattaya between Pattaya Beach Road and Second Road.…