At the time of writing (Asana Bucha Day) there really is “no alcohol in Pattaya” in the respect that there is a ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol throughout Thailand. Don’t panic, alohol bans are only implimented 5 days a year, except in the event of national and local government elections, or other […]
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Pattaya Cambodia Visa Run With 1st Class Visa
This is just a brief trip report of my Pattaya to Cambodia visa run on 20th March 2018. This time I decided to do the visa run with 1st Class visa service, based at the Queen Victoria pub on Soi 6. I took a few notes of the schedule along the way, and it went […]
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How easy, or difficult is living in Pattaya as an expatriate lady?. And what sort of life can a foreign woman expect in Pattaya? Being an expat lady, wife and mother with several years experience of life in Pattaya, my friend (and former boss) Chandra is perhaps the best qualified person I know to ask […]
Continue ReadingLove Hate Pattaya
You either love Pattaya, or you hate it !. Actually that’s not true, you may think Pattaya is “just okay”, or you may decide “Pattaya is not for you” but you don’t hate the place. If you read press reports, visit travel forums and blogs, you will be presented with many good reasons why you […]
Continue ReadingPattaya After the Death of The King
After the sad death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 13th 2016 Thailand entered an official 1 year period of mourning. This is an especially sensitive time for the people of Thailand, and a time when visitors must take in to account the circumstances and be duly respectful. There are understandably a lot […]
Continue ReadingCan Pattaya Survive Without Sex
The Thai authorities have claimed they are going to clean up tourism in Thailand. Specifically, they are going to clean up tourism related to the sex trade. My own understanding of the law relating to prostitution in Thailand is that it is illegal. But the finer points of the law defining, specifying what an act […]
Continue ReadingPattaya to Cambodia Visa Run with Five Star Visa
This is a trip report. I am not going to include details of visa requirements, visa types, or how many days you will be permitted to stay in Thailand. Visa rules and regulations change frequently in Thailand, I will only include details of my own visa situation. For up to date information regarding your own […]
Continue ReadingWhy I Want a Lady Taxi Driver
The most frightening taxi ride I have experienced in Thailand was a journey from Bangkok Hualamphong train station to Pattaya. The vehicle was a mini van, the driver was a male. There was 6 of us in the van. I’m not sure if the van actually became airborne, but the tires screeched in a very […]
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 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 […]
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