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 Pattaya Night Market
Pattaya’s popular Thepprasit Night Market is now open every day from 5 PM to 10:30 PM. 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 (below) Thepprasit is a very busy market. It’s popular with Thais and tourists […]
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 ReadingBackpackers Guide To Pattaya
Pattaya may not boast the full moon parties of Koh Phangan or the backpackers ghetto that is Khaosan Road, your backpacker’s bible doesn’t think Pattaya is hip enough to recommended because it’s not on the usual banana pancake trail. Truth is though, whether you’re a backpacker, a flash-packer, taking a gap year or a snap […]
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