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Photo Spotlight: The Two Walking Street Signs

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:56:00 +0000

The Signs for Walking Street have become well know the world over. Enjoy these images of a familiar site in Pattaya.

Pattaya Traffic Signals – Cross At Your Own Risk

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 05:17:25 +0000

After spending a few weeks in Pattaya Thailand recently I had a chance to witness the much talked about traffic signals that they have put up on Beach Road and Second Road. I was elated when I first heard about them. I had always been surprised that with the number of tourists they get every [...]

Funny Pattaya Tourism Video

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:25:03 +0000

Found this funny tourism video for Pattaya while I was surfing away on the interwebs. Gave me a bit of a chuckle.

My Next Trip To Thailand – Bitter Sweet

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 03:31:57 +0000

I’ve been traveling to Thailand for the past 3 years. It is something I can say I truly enjoy. I’ve fallen in love with the country, the culture, and the people. People back in the U.S. don’t quite understand it. All they know is what they’ve seen on some tv show like dateline or 20/20. [...]

Is It Safe To Travel To Thailand Again?

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Thu, 27 May 2010 03:50:04 +0000

The worst is over and order has been restored to Bangkok. So is it safe to travel to Thailand again? The answer depends on a few factors. Truth be told, even with all the coverage on the international television about the protests and violence in Bangkok, if you were not in the main areas of [...]

Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya Review

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Wed, 12 May 2010 06:28:37 +0000

The Hard Rock Hotel in Pattaya is one of the prime places to stay on the beach. Located between Soi 6 and 7 in North Pattaya, it is conveniently located a short baht bus or mototaxi ride from the heart of Pattaya Nightlife.

Walking Street Pattaya Thailand

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:54:02 +0000

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 [...]

Pattaya Soi 6

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:36:17 +0000

Soi 6 is Pattaya’s daytime Walking Street. It’s been refered to as sexy, seedy, and sinful. All could be an accurate description. Soi 6 is Pattaya Thailand’s daytime center for crazy fun and debauchery, a walk down here is not for the meek and mild mannered. Soi 6 is a street filled with short time [...]

The Blues Factory Pattaya Thailand

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:36:07 +0000

The Blues Factory in Pattaya Thailand is top spot to listen to live music on your holiday. They have several live bands playing blues, r&b, and rock. Opened in 2001 and still going strong, the bar is located just off Walking Street on Soi Lucky Star, just opposite the Marine Disco. When you walk in [...]

Mini Siam Pattaya Thailand

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:47:30 +0000

Another of the fun day trips you can experience while in Pattaya Thailand is the Mini Siam Park. Yes it is a little touristy, but most day trips in the area are that way. This attraction lets you see 100 of the world’s great wonders in miniature. The park sits on approximately 30 acres (rai) [...]

Underwater World Pattaya Thailand

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:10:56 +0000

If you are looking for a daytime excursion to pass a few hours then Underwater World Pattaya might be worth a look. It is an aquarium attraction located a short distance from downtown Pattaya Thailand. Billed as a unique edutainment aquarium, it is really not that impressive, but a fun way to pass a couple [...]

Pattaya Ladyboy Bar and Go-Go Guide

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:32:15 +0000

If ladyboy’s are your thing and you’re looking for a comprehensive list of the best ladyboy bars, gogo’s, and clubs in and around Pattaya, you’ve come to the right place. There are several ladyboy only bars and gogo’s, as well as several bars where they work alongside genetic girls. We’ve put together a list of [...]

Pattaya Ladyboys

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:31:54 +0000

One of the things Thailand and Pattaya in particular is known for is Ladyboy’s. Also called Kathoey (or katoey) in Thai, Ladyboy’s are the third gender of Thailand. They are males who live their lives as females. Some Pattaya Ladyboy’s are very beautiful and more than a few people have been mistaken in thinking they [...]

Pattaya Girls

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:38:27 +0000

One topic that always comes up when talking to people about Pattaya – Women. It’s no secret that Pattaya has a reputation for wild and seedy nightlife that is known around the world. The city has tried to clean up its image over the past few years, yet everyone still wants to know about the [...]

Pattaya Thailand Massage

Pattaya Thailand Essentials — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:45:07 +0000

Massage in Thailand is a traditional and revered art, passed down through many generations. It is not the typical sex massage that a lot of people associate with it. If you are looking for information on an adult massage, check out our article on soapy massage in Pattaya. This article is about traditional Thai massage. [...]