Overall, Pattaya is a safe place to visit when you know what might be dangerous and what you should avoid. There are some things that literally can trip you up, bite you in the bum, and catch you unaware. While this page is dedicated to what’s especially dangerous or hazardous in Pattaya, there are many […]
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Motorcycle Exhaust Pipe Burn
At some point in their life, most Thais will sport what is sometimes referred to as “The Thai Tattoo”. It usually takes the form of a 2-3 inch (sometimes much larger) circular or oval shaped, crimson colored patch, usually on the lower inner calf or ankle. The one pictured in the photograph below belongs to […]
Continue ReadingThailand Ferry Boat Safety
Are you often awe struck, bemused, puzzled, or shocked by some of the amazing feats you see in Thailand. How many times have you seen 5 or 6 people on a motorcycle, people transporting what would appear to be the entire contents of their house by motorcycle? How many times have you thought to yourself […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Beach Safe Swimming Zones
The beaches of Pattaya and Jomtien have had their safe swimming zones upgraded, the buoys have been replaced with a boom style barrier to keep jet-skis and boats from entering the bathing area. The new barriers look great, but they have already claimed a life, and the new safe swimming zones on Pattaya’s beaches have […]
Continue ReadingAvoid Thailand’s Songkran Motorcycle Madness
These Thailand Songkran photos (below) are typical modern day Songkran scenes, and you’ll notice they all feature what looks like scenes of great fun, and more importantly they all feature motorcycles. I wish you a happy and fun filled Songkran, but I would also like to remind you that unless we follow a few commonsense […]
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