You may think Thailand is extreme, but Pattaya is Thailand’s “capital of the extreme”. This ‘sign board’ (see photos below) outside a Pattaya massage parlor is a perfect example. An extremely up-front sign, advertising one of Pattaya’s more extreme services. Amazing Pattaya. The services offered by most massage parlors in Pattaya don’t surprise me anymore, […]
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Been in Pattaya Too Long
I’m not saying it’s time to leave Pattaya but here are a few signs, symptoms, traits and habits of people who have stayed in Pattaya a long time, and in some cases definitely too long. I tried to keep this list specific to Pattaya rather than cover the broader spectrum of habits and eccentricities of […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Photos – Village Flood
The rainy season certainly took a stranglehold on Thailand in 2011, seems like no region or city throughout Thailand was left unaffected. Pattaya, a city which usually receives less rainfall than most parts of Thailand, has seen one of the longest rainy seasons in recent years and virtually no corner of Pattaya escaped one especially […]
Continue ReadingEffective Ant Killer in Pattaya
Looking for an effective ant killer in Pattaya?, so was I, and after a little trial and error I found an effective ant killer, and it’s available at many supermarkets in Pattaya. I’m not saying this is going to work every time, but of the 3 ant poisons I tried it’s the only one which […]
Continue ReadingMosquitoes in Pattaya
There is no escaping mosquitoes in Pattaya, they are a part of everyday life, a nuisance. The best you can do is to take precautionary measures to avoid being bitten. A mosquito bite can be immensely irritating and there is also the potential risk that a mosquito bite could infect you with one of many […]
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