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 ReadingTrain 13 Bangkok to Chiang Mai
If you want to take the overnight sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai there are actually 4 sleeper trains to choose from with the following options – 1st class – 2nd class with AC – 2nd class with fan – ladies only. We chose the #13 2nd class overnight train to Chiang Mai. If […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Savannakhet Visa Run
Please scroll down the page for details of my 2017 and 2019 visa runs to Savannakhet. Update March 20, 2020: The ever-changing visa and border situation! Due mainly to the COVID19 coronavirus pandemic, I have to tell you things can change overnight. What I or anybody else reported as fact yesterday, last week, or last […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Travel & Sightseeing Resources
With the resources on this page you can get discounted entry to attractions and activities, book taxis, buy travel tickets, and access a wealth of other handy Thailand travel services and resources. You can use these resources throughout Thailand, but you’re going to find them especially useful for sightseeing, getting to and from, and getting […]
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