Looking for tips to help plan your first visit to Pattaya?. Ok, this is the best place to start. First, there’s just a few paragraphs giving a very brief description about the history of Pattaya, what Pattaya is, and a few facts and figures. Pattaya is a beach-resort destination on the eastern sea-board of Thailand, […]
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How To Do Pattaya as a Large Family or Group
Whether you’re single, a couple, a backpacker, or a luxury traveler, it’s always best to do a little homework before you visit Pattaya. And that applies especially to large families and groups planning a vacation in Pattaya. Not that it’s difficult to do Pattaya as a group or family, but being a large group or […]
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
Please scroll down the page for details of my 2017 and 2019 visa runs to Savannakhet, and to the bottom of the page for tips and ride and room booking services. 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 […]
Continue ReadingEscape Pattaya During Songkran
When Songkran comes to Pattaya you have 4 options, stay and enjoy it, hole yourself up for the duration, leave the country, or simply leave Pattaya. If you’re reading this I guess you’ve already made up your mind. You’re out of here, no Songkran madness for you. So where will you go, how far do […]
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