It’s true. A man was framed by an elephant on Pattaya Beach. He was framed nicely for a somewhat opportune photo moment. Thanks for stopping by. This photo was taken on the beach-front at Preecha seafood restaurant in Na Jomtien
Continue ReadingBeautiful Maptaphut
I have a “love-hate” relationship with Maptaphut. After six weeks of working offshore, the mechanical skyline of Maptaphut is one of the most welcoming sights imaginable. It’s next stop Pattaya, and all the comforts of home, but you know soon enough you’ll see Maptaphut again. Strangely enough, on the return journey from Pattaya to Maptaphut […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Photos: Soi Yamato 2014
Soi Yamato is officially known as Soi 13/1, but best known as Yamato—not after the famous Japanese battleship—but after a long established Japanese restaurant on the street. It is located in South Pattaya between Pattaya Beach Road and Second Road. Although Soi Yamato is not as well known as Walking Street, Soi 7, Soi 6, […]
Continue ReadingThai Roadside Flower Garlands
Every set of traffic lights on every highway, in every town, city and district of Thailand is a potential market for sellers of Phuang Malai. What is Phuang Malai ?, take a look at the photo below, the hawker is holding several garlands of assorted flowers, these are called ‘Phuang Malai’. Phuang Maalai and the […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Public Parks: Nongprue
For location details and directions to Nongprue Public Park, use the map at the bottom of the page. Nongprue Public Park might be somewhat out the way for most people but for residents of Soi Siam Club (Siam Country Club Road) and the surrounding area it’s a handy spot to walk, take the children to […]
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