One of the most infamous streets in the world, Walking Street Pattaya is known for it’s bright neon lights, loud music, go-go bars, beer bars, discos, restaurants, and of course girls. Walking Street closes down to traffic at 6pm and becomes the center of Pattaya Thailand’s nightlife. For the first time visitor the sights and [...]
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One common questions that gets asked by people making their first trip to Pattaya is “How do I get to Pattaya?” It is pretty simple really, but there are quite a few options to choose from. You can arrive by air, taxi, hired car, train, bus, or the back of an elephant if the price [...]
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Get To Know Pattaya Pattaya is one of Thailand’s best known tourist destinations. It has long been a destinations of dreams for those seeking naughty nightlife in a wonderful, warm, beach front tropical location. Although it is still full of sinful pleasure, Pattaya has also become a destination of choice for tourists of all types [...]
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Pattaya is a relatively inexpensive vacation when compared to other destinations, even within Thailand. The more popular beach resorts such as Koh Samui and Phuket have higher costs for everything from hotels to dining. And when you compare it to other vacation destinations in the west, prices are a steal. That’s not to say everything [...]
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One of the most frequent questions I get asked is “when is the best time to visit Pattaya?” My answer is usually “anytime you can get there.” However for those planning a trip there are some things to consider including: weather, number of tourists, and prices. Seasons: Peak: December – January High: November, February – [...]
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Vaccinations One of the first things you’ll want to do before traveling to Pattaya Thailand is insure that your vaccinations are up to date. Even if you have traveled to developing countries before, it is a good idea to set an appointment with a travel clinic to make sure you are covered. Some vaccinations require [...]
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One of the great things about Pattaya is the easy to use and cheap local transportation. It is so easy to get around that you can easily get spoiled. There are three main types of public transportation: Baht Buses, Moto-Taxis, and Taxi service. You also have the option of renting your own scooter, motorcycle, or [...]
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One thing about Pattaya, there is no shortage of places to eat or drink. And witht he influx an ex-pats from around the globe the cuisine you find stretches the gamut of international culinary tastes. I was introduced to a new restaurant last trip, the Globetrotter Scandinavian restaurant and pizzeria. It was an enjoyable place [...]
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