This is a trip report from May 2016. 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 […]
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Why 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 minivan; the driver was a male. There were 6 of us in the van. I’m not sure if the van actually became airborne or not, but the tires screeched in a […]
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
IMPORTANT: The visa run trip reports on this page are from several years ago. You may find the information and links useful when it comes to planning a trip from Pattaya to Savannakhet, but due visa rules and regulations in Thailand changing frequently, I recommend you use these Pattaya forums to find the latest rules […]
Continue ReadingPattaya: Is It Getting Too Big
Sun, sea, sex and sin, plus cheap accommodation and cheap food have all contributed to Pattaya’s immense popularity. And the city has thrived on it’s famous attributes, perhaps “thrived” is a slight understatement, because in reality Pattaya has not only thrived, it has grown quite possibly too big for it’s own high heels boots. New […]
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