Sep
3
Pattaya to Koh Samet
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The trip from Pattaya to Koh Samet involves a one hour drive to the coastal town of Ban Phe and then a 45 minute ferry ride from the Ban Phe pier to the island of Koh Samet. From Pattaya, Thai bus services are available to Ban Phe very cheaply although these regular buses stop […]
Aug
9
Wong Amat Beach Pattaya
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Wong Amat Beach Pattaya is a beautiful and quiet stretch of beach just to the north of busy Pattaya Beach. What makes Wong Amat Beach Pattaya stand out from all the other beaches in the Pattaya area is the fact that it is rarely ever crowded all year round yet Pattaya Beach just around the […]
Aug
4
Jomtien Beach Ladyboys
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Jomtien Beach has always been known as the gay beach in Pattaya especially at the northern end. Lately there have been numerous Jomtien Beach ladyboys frolicking in the water at the northern end of the beach and also hanging around the walkway just to the north of the Jomtien Beach police box on the corner […]
Jul
28
Climate in Pattaya
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The Pattaya climate like most of Thailand is hot almost all year round. Since Pattaya is located close to the equator it never really gets what you would call cold although the climate in Pattaya does have differing seasons. Due to the excellent climate in Pattaya 12 months of the year, it makes Pattaya an […]
Jul
15
Pattaya to Koh Larn Coral Island
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There are a few of ways to get from Pattaya to Koh Larn which is commonly referred to as Coral Island. There is no airport on Koh Larn so all modes of transport are by water. Coral Island is the biggest of all the islands off the Pattaya coastline that are still visible from the […]
Jul
6
Pattaya Safety Tips
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Although Pattaya is known to be a wild and perhaps decadent holiday destination for tourists from all over the world, Pattaya is still a very safe place to travel around by day or by night. Pattaya has a reputation for attracting undesirables but even if this happens to be true, rarely do you ever see […]
Jun
27
Pattaya Ladyboys
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In all the years I have spent in Pattaya I have never seen as many ladyboys in Pattaya as I have seen recently. I know Pattaya ladyboys have become a huge draw card for the local tourist market over the last few years but the ratio of ladyboys to regular girls has seriously increased in […]
Jun
23
Buying and Owning a Bar in Pattaya Thailand
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If you are interested in buying and owning a bar in Pattaya Thailand you might find some of these tips from Pattaya residents and Pattaya bar owners quite useful. Over the years I have spent in Pattaya I have spent my fair share of time in bars and talking with farang bar owners about the […]
May
28
Pattaya Bodybuilding
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In all of Thailand Pattaya is one of the best locations for bodybuilders or anyone who is interested in bodybuilding. Pattaya bodybuilding is thriving with new gyms popping up all over the Pattaya and Jomtien area. On any given day you will see some huge bodybuilders walking around the streets of Pattaya or shopping for […]
Apr
21
Booming Jomtien Beach
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Jomtien Beach is located just a couple of kilometers over Pattaya Hill past South Pattaya. Jomtien is a long stretch of beach and is a very popular location for both international tourists and Thai people. The beach is always busy with water sports activities like windsurfing, parasailing, kite surfing, aquaplaning behind speed boats and jet […]