This is a trip report from May 2016. I am not going to include details of visa requirements, visa types, or how many days you will be permitted to stay in Thailand. Visa rules and regulations change frequently in Thailand; I will only include details of my own visa situation. For up-to-date information regarding your […]
Continue ReadingWhy I Want a Lady Taxi Driver
The most frightening taxi ride I have experienced in Thailand was a journey from Bangkok Hualamphong Train Station to Pattaya. The vehicle was a minivan; the driver was a male. There were 6 of us in the van. I’m not sure if the van actually became airborne or not, but the tires screeched in a […]
Continue ReadingThis Little Piggy Ran
One of many amusing photos taken at the Pattaya buffalo races at Mabprachan Lake, East Pattaya.
Continue ReadingFreddies Fishing Park Pattaya
This is not a trip report, so I can’t tell you how the fishing is at Freddie’s fishing park. Like most anglers, I had the bug really bad, and I simply could not get enough. I wasn’t happy unless I was sat at the bank of a lake with a fishing rod or pole in […]
Continue ReadingHow and Where to Haggle in Pattaya
Haggling, or “bartering” as some people call it, is an essential skill you must use if you want to get the best value for your money in Pattaya. Knowing how, where and when to haggle will not only save you money, it will leave you feeling satisfied, and it’s a very fun way to interact […]
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