When faced with 3 U.K tourist visa applications for my Thai wife and 2 sons, the first thing I did was approach a visa agent. Not surprisingly, there is a huge number of visa agencies in Pattaya, some of which may be better than others, but I’m not writing a recommendation of the best visa […]
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Pattaya Is Suitable For Children
If you’re worried that Pattaya is not a suitable place to take your children on a family vacation—that’s perfectly natural, given its reputation as a playground for adults. But let me assure you, as an expat living in Pattaya for many years with my own children, Pattaya is perfectly okay for a family vacation. I […]
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A common complaint voiced by tourists and expats alike is that Pattaya is not “real Thailand” in the sense that there is a lack of Thai tradition, custom and culture in Pattaya. Admittedly Pattaya is very westernized, but I have to disagree with the claims that Thai customs and culture are not evident or in […]
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What are the chances of catching a sexually transmitted disease (STD) in Pattaya? Not surprisingly, that’s a question often asked on forums and question and answer websites, maybe in hope that the answer will will reveal that there is very little risk of catching STDs in Pattaya, so no need to wear a condom. In […]
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Pattaya is a popular destination for so-called “sex tourists.” Does that make Pattaya such a bad place, and does it make “sex tourists” seedy or undesirable people? I was reading a somewhat long-winded article discussing the reasons why people are compelled to travel for sex, and in particular, why they travel to Thailand, especially Pattaya […]
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