Just a half hour drive, about 30 kilometers south of Pattaya lies one of the most perfect beaches you could imagine. Sai Kaew Beach, also known as “The Navy Beach” has everything a beach lover could wish for. Sai Keaw Beach (see photos below) nestles in a tranquil tree lined bay with a wonderfully picturesque […]
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Tawaen Beach Photos
Here’s a selection of photos from Tawaen Beach on Koh Lahn, otherwise known as Coral Island. Are you considering a visit to Tawaen Beach but you would like to know a little more about it, lucky you, here’s an excellent review including instructions on how to get to Tawaen Beach.
Continue ReadingPattaya Beach Safe Swimming Zones
The beaches of Pattaya and Jomtien have had their safe swimming zones upgraded, the buoys have been replaced with a boom style barrier to keep jet-skis and boats from entering the bathing area. The new barriers look great, but they have already claimed a life, and the new safe swimming zones on Pattaya’s beaches have […]
Continue ReadingThe Sunset Beach
I previously wrote about this wonderful beach back in 2011, but since then it has undergone a major re-vamp, and I don’t think the photos I added to the original post did this little gem of a beach any justice at all, but nevertheless that first post is still a pretty good description of Krating […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Beaches vs Island Beaches
It’s hard to compare Pattaya’s beaches to those of the nearby islands, Koh Chang, Koh Samet and Koh Lahn, but that’s not to say you can’t have fun or even find a typically beautiful beach in Pattaya. I’m sure Pattaya Beach and Jomtien Beach were once very beautiful, That is, until man encroached and brought […]
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Pattaya Sea Rescue: 038-488134, or try 1337 One thing I absolutely hate doing is writing information which someone may rely on in a life or death situation, unfortunately the internet is not the most reliable source of factual information, any Tom, Dick or Harry can write what they please and call it fact. I believe […]
Continue ReadingThai Beach Essentials
Here it is, the essential guide to what you need to take to the beach with you in Thailand, depending on your circumstances, every item has a use. First of all you need to be aware of the possible dangers of
Continue ReadingThailand’s Deadly Rip Currents
First and foremost, Thailand is a beach destination, every year millions of tourists flock to Thailand to indulge themselves on what are undoubtedly some of the best beaches in the world. It must also be said that due to the relatively calm conditions throughout most of the year that Thailand has some of the safest […]
Continue ReadingThailand Beach Hazards and Warning Flags
Thailand’s beaches may be beautiful, the clear pristine water is inviting, but don’t let this image of serenity lull you into a false sense of security. If you see a red flag, a red and yellow flag, a yellow flag, a black and white checkered flag or a green flag on any beach in Thailand, […]
Continue ReadingRomantic Sunsets at Pattaya Glass House Restaurant
I could have given this post many different titles “romantic dining by the sea” “romantic restaurants in Pattaya”, “romantic sunset meals in Pattaya”, “Pattaya restaurants with a sunset view”, it’s not really a restaurant review though. What I will tell you about the Glass House Restaurant is, it has a wonderful ambience, it is one […]
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