I believe Pattaya is the best place to live as an ex-pat in Thailand. But to be honest I’m not the best qualified to judge, so I decided to put it to the polls. I know many of you, like me have only lived in Pattaya, some of you left Pattaya for various reasons, some […]
Continue ReadingThailand Photos: Shell Village
Shell Village, as I am reliably informed it is known as by the locals, is situated in Ban Don Bay, Surat Thani. This coastal area of Surat Thani in southern Thailand was extensively covered by mangrove forests which have now made way for commercial farming of shellfish. What is outstanding about Ban Don Bay is […]
Continue ReadingSplashdown Pattaya Water Park
SORRY, PATTAYA SPLASHDOWN WATER PARK IS NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED Looking for something to do instead? here are some of the very best things to do in Pattaya. Pattaya Splashdown water park admission/entry prices: at the time of writing this post (July 2015) the entry prices were 650 baht for Thais, 1,500 baht for foreigners, these […]
Continue ReadingThailand Ferry Boat Safety
Are you often awe struck, bemused, puzzled, or shocked by some of the amazing feats you see in Thailand. How many times have you seen 5 or 6 people on a motorcycle, people transporting what would appear to be the entire contents of their house by motorcycle? How many times have you thought to yourself […]
Continue ReadingBest Songkran Photos
I love the Songkran festival in Pattaya just as much as anybody else who enjoys participating. Everyone has their own favorite way of enjoying what is perhaps the largest participation event in the world, whether it’s getting right amongst the action or spectating from the relative safety of a bar. For me, Songkran in full […]
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