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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…