Planning your first trip to Pattaya? This guide covers everything you need to know before you go and when you arrive, from getting the best hotel deals and exchange rates to when to visit and where to stay, how to get around, nightlife, the top things to do, and what not to do. Pattaya in […]
Continue ReadingNo Alcohol In Pattaya Today
At the time of writing this article (Asana Bucha Day 2018), there really was no alcohol for sale in Pattaya, anywhere. It was one of five Buddhist holidays when the buying, selling, and consumption of alcohol was banned nationwide in Thailand. Update 2025: Good news for residents and visitors to Pattaya. Beginning May 10, 2025, […]
Continue ReadingTham Luang Cave Rescue: A Diver’s Story
When news that a young football team and their coach had become trapped by flood water inside Thailand’s Tham Luang Cave the world watched the events unfold in hope, in fear, with some sadness, and ultimately with elation. Besides attracting the attention of world media, the search and rescue of the Wild Boars football team […]
Continue ReadingPattaya For Large Families and Group Travelers
Doing a little homework before visiting Pattaya for the first time is always a good idea, especially when traveling as a large family or group. It’s not that it’s difficult for large families and groups to vacation in Pattaya; it’s just a little more challenging than planning a trip as a solo traveler or couple. […]
Continue ReadingThe Classroom Pattaya
There’s an interesting story behind The Classroom hotel, as there are most things in Pattaya. This particular story goes way back in time to when one of the most famous and popular Agogo clubs in Pattaya first opened its doors for business. This story sort of chanced upon me when the owner asked me if […]
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