Mainly due to a strong Thai Baht, which means you get less baht for YOUR money – Pattaya is becoming increasingly expensive. That’s especially true for visitors from the U.K who – thanks to the Brexit effect have seen the British Pound plummet in value against the baht. Along with other contributing factors, like more […]
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How 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 […]
Continue ReadingThepprasit Weekend Night Market
Thepprasit Market is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 6PM and 10PM. Those times are only approximate, you could easily arrive a 5PM and find most stalls already trading. You can get directions to Thepprasit Night Market by using the map link at the bottom of this page. As you can see from the photos […]
Continue ReadingThailand’s 6 Baht Meal
MAMA instant noodles are so popular they could be considered a national institution in Thailand. They are the cheapest instant meal in Thailand, on their own they might be considered to be more of a snack, but in monetary terms they equate to a 6 baht meal. MAMA noodles are not only the cheapest instant […]
Continue ReadingGet Travel Insurance in Thailand
If you did not buy travel insurance before you left home, don’t worry. You can buy travel insurance in Thailand. Buying travel insurance for your vacation in Thailand is a good idea. Unfortunately for many tourists in Thailand, buying travel insurance becomes a good after-thought, one which they dwell on while laying in a hospital […]
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