It’s been a number of years since I ventured inside one of Pattaya’s many Go-Go bars, my favorite was Peppermint Agogo on Walking Street, the only problem was it seemed like it was everyone’s favorite. If attendance was to be used as a yardstick there was no doubt Peppermint would have been the best Go-Go […]
Continue ReadingSwear in Thai
It can be surprisingly useful, even fun, to know Thai swear words and profanities as a foreigner in Thailand. You will hear them spoken in everyday conversations, arguments, and jokes, much like English swear words are used. Listed below are some of the most common Thai swear words, expletives, insults, and phrases, along with their […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Cinema
When you click on the links you can view the movie screening times at cinemas in Pattaya. Unfortunately, it’s no longer possible to link to individual cinemas on the SF Cinema website. It means navigating your way to the showtimes for those cinemas on their website. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thanks to Brian for […]
Continue ReadingPattaya T.V. and Radio
Whether it’s to watch live sports such as English Premier League football, MLB, and NFL in Pattaya or to keep up to date with your favorite Expat TV series and news from home, there are several locally based English-language television and radio broadcasting companies in Pattaya. However, after a clampdown on the illegal broadcasting of […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Train Station and Timetable
The main train station in Pattaya (see photo below) is located in East Pattaya (aka the darkside), the area on the east side of the Sukhumvit highway, about 3 kilometers from central Pattaya. At just 31 baht, it’s by far the cheapest way of getting from Pattaya to Bangkok, but don’t expect any frills, and […]
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