Finding entry/admission prices for attractions, shows, activities and day trips in Pattaya is much harder than it should be. Most attractions and shows in Pattaya do have their own website, they are only too happy to tell you why you should pay them a visit, but they are a little reluctant to tell you what […]
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Thailand Tourist SIM Card Service
How do you fancy arriving in Thailand and having someone meet you at the airport, waiting to hand you your mobile SIM card, paid for and ready to insert in your phone. It’s easy enough to purchase a tourist SIM card when you arrive at the airport in Bangkok. When you collect your baggage and […]
Continue ReadingThailand Hotel Tips: Hotel vs Booking Site
Is booking a hotel room direct from the hotel’s own website the best way to get a cheap hotel deal in Thailand. Many travel forum contributors say it is. So I decided to do a few comparisons of my own to see if this advice really stands up. Another recommendation by frequent visitors to Thailand […]
Continue ReadingHow 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 ReadingPattaya Alternative Holiday Accommodation
There’s hundreds of vacation rentals in Pattaya, Thailand. The Pattaya vacation rental market has grown quickly and is a great source of alternative accommodation for anyone who is not suited to typical hotel style accommodation. Types of Vacation Rentals in Pattaya There is just about every kind of accommodation type you can think of to […]
Continue ReadingLow Season Pattaya Hotel Rates
During the months of February, March, April and May, hotel room rates in Pattaya will plummet. Low season hotel rates in Pattaya are as much as 50 – 60 percent per night cheaper than high season rates. From the first day in May through to the last day in October virtually all hotels in Pattaya […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Savannakhet Visa Run
UPDATE: Pattaya – Bangkok – Savannakhet Visa Run March 2017. There were no changes to requirements at the Thai Consulate in Savannakhet. The details on this page are from my 2015 visa run, but on my latest visa run (2017) I could not get a seat on the Yellow Bus, so please scroll down to […]
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 ReadingPattaya Hotel Booking Tips
If it’s your first time booking a hotel in Pattaya, these Pattaya hotel booking tips will provide you with some invaluable help with topics and questions listed below. Which hotel booking engine should you use to search hotels in Pattaya? Is it cheaper to book Pattaya hotels online? How to get the cheapest Pattaya hotel […]
Continue ReadingPattaya GrabTaxi App
The GrabTaxi App has made getting around Pattaya a whole lot more convenient and safe. It’s easy to use, and most importantly you know you’re not getting ripped off. The GrabTaxi App shows your location and the location of the nearest taxis, simply tap in your desired destination, the app then tells you the distance […]
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