When it comes to weird, wonderful, outrageous, and amusing bar names, Pattaya has to have a more complete and diverse collection than any other place in the world, bar none. Bar names in Pattaya range from hilariously amusing to downright offensive. They are sometimes highly imaginative, very much straight to the point, and suggestive of […]
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The Most Inclined Utility Pole in Pattaya
It’s hardly surprising that Pattaya’s shockingly messy overhead power cables and the poles that support them have generated so much interest from social media networks. I remember one particularly shocking image of a utility pole (and many pointing fingers) on Soi Buakhao that was leaning so severely it looked like it might come crashing to […]
Continue ReadingThe Swearing Farang Talks Thailand
This is Nelson Howe, aka The Swearing Farang in Thailand. It was only the giggling of my wife that drew my attention to the Swearing Farang. Curious as to what was amusing her I took a peek over her shoulder to view her phone. She was watching a video of this old American Guy having […]
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One of many amusing photos taken at the Pattaya buffalo races at Mabprachan Lake, East Pattaya.
Continue ReadingThailand’s Photo With Animal Obsession
From zoos to beer bars, it seems there is always an opportunity to have your photo taken with an animal in Thailand. After stars such as Rihanna posted photos of themselves with a Slow Loris, the use of animal photo props has been a controversial subject in Thailand. But the use of animal photo props […]
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