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December 2016

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contents 06 Magazine informatioN Social Media & Where To Find Us

07 Pattaya By Day 08 Holiday Treasure Hunt @ Underwater World Pattaya

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10 What the Future Holds for Pattaya in 2017 and Beyond 11 More Travel Pattaya

Holiday Treasure Hunt Underwater World Pattaya

12 Sunny Travel Just a phone call away 14 Treat Yourself to Paradise @ Suntosa Resort Koh Larn 16 Discovering Scuba & Open Water Dive Courses @ Pattaya Dive Centre

19 Pattaya Restaurants 20 Relaxed Fine Bistro Dining in Central Pattaya @ Bite Me Bistro 22 O’Garas Bar & Grill Christmas Dinner & Brand New Terrace @ Tara Court 24 Taking Affordable Cuisine to New Levels

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Relaxed Fine Bistro Dining in Central Patta

Pattaya Dive Centre

@ Blue Olive Restaurant 26 Christmas Dinner & Live Sport in the Festive Season @ The Punch & Judy Pub 28 Christmas Dinner, Golf & Music Festival @ New Nordic Group 31 Enjoy Christmas Dinner in Style @ Aroi Pub Resto 32 Pattaya’s Bet Kept Secret @ Momento Beach Restaurant & Resort

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Taking Affordable Cuisine to New Levels Blue Olive Restaurant

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Christmas Dinner, Golf & Music Festival New Nordic Group

33 Pattaya Living 34 Go Retire Thailand 35 Ghost Hunting in Bangkok 36 Seeing the World More Clearly @ Euro Optic Pattaya 38 Get Your Affordable Villa Promotion For December @ Villa Asiatic by Fed Property Group 40 Do you need Sound Reduction for a better sleep….........?

42 New Personal Income Tax Structure By: Magna Carta Law Office 44 Making 2017 Your Year @ K-Private Fitness Gym in Jomtien 45 Fitness Center Equipment You Can Trust @ X-Trend and K-Tech Fitness Equipment 46 Off the Beaten Track and Unique Places to Visit in Thailand

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Seeing the World More Clearly @ Euro Optic Pattaya

47 Pattaya By Night 48 The Best Live Sports & Affordable food in the City @ I-Rovers 50 Celebrate New Year @ Legends Pool & Sports Bar 52 Everything Under One Roof @ P32 Espresso 53 Boot Leggers Saloon 54 Exciting Nights Out in Jomtien @ New Country Road Bar 56 A Tale of Fire and Ice @ The V2O Cocktail Bar & The Ice Cube Pattaya 58 Paul King’s Easy Visa

Editor Talk It’s that time of the year when Pattaya is at its busiest and most exciting during Christmas and New Year. The streets are alive with all manner of people from the four corners of the globe who come to Pattaya over the festive season to really kick back and bring in 2017 in fine style.

This time of the year makes us happy at Pattaya City Uncovered because we love to see all the city’s bars and restaurants in full flow with lots of customers. It’s great for the Pattaya tourism scene and really does keep things ticking over for businesses.

Many tourists from Europe not only love to visit Pattaya, but while they are here still enjoy keeping in touch with many things from the Western World, such as the live sporting events that are taking place. One of the most popular sports bars in Pattaya is I-Rovers Sports Bar, located just off Soi Buakhao in a quiet corner of Soi LK Metro.

I-Rovers is on this month’s front cover, and is the perfect place to visit if you want to keep in contact with the English Premier League over the festive season, or to sample excellent value for money Western-style pub grub.

The bar is also known as the premier place in the city to play darts, so make sure you get over there this month to immerse yourself into a world of sport and fun.

Other popular sports bars in the city include the Punch & Judy Pub and the Legends Pool & Sports Bar, which not only showcases all live sport, but is also the ultimate pool playing venue in Pattaya.

If you are looking for highly recommended restaurants to visit this month, we would suggest Bite Me Bistro, Blue Olive Restaurant, Momento Beach Resort, O’Garas Irish Pub and P32 Espresso Bar. Please take a look within out pages to find out some great ideas on how to spend your time in Pattaya, or even to find yourself a venue to have Christmas Dinner.

As 2016 finally comes to an end, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at Pattaya City Uncovered and we hope 2017 is everything you want it to be!

Take care,

The Editor

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Celebrate New Year in the Cityin the City Legends Pool & Sports Bar

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Mike’s Mall 2nd Rd. Golf Shop Pattaya 3Rd. Mark Land Beach Hotel Beach Rd. Soi 1 Nantra De Boutique Hotel Beach Rd. Soi 1 Mantra Pura Resort Hotel North Pattaya Page 10 Hotel Soi 10, Pattaya Beach Road Jomtien Beach Hotel Klong’ Dong Tan The Now Hotel Jomtien Beach Aya Hotel Soi 10, Pattaya Beach Road Beach Front Hotel Beach Rd Jomtien Garden Hotel Jomtien Beach Just before soi Watapoon next to Rim Talay Kitchen Restaurant Marina Inn Hotel Soi VC 2nd Rd. Livi Man Resort Hotel Tappaya Rd. Soi 15 LK Royal Wing Hotel Soi Buakhao Rita Resort Hotel Tappaya Rd. Memo Suite Pattaya Hotel South Pattaya Citin Loft Hotel Pattaya Klang Soi 12 LK Metro Hotel Soi Diana LK Renaissance Hotel Soi Diana Sugar Hut Hotel Tappaya Rd Bella Villa Prima Hotel Beach Rd. Soi 4 LK Legend Pattaya Hotel

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Soi Arunothai Hill Fresco Pattaya Hotel Soi 5 Pratumnak Ambassdor Hotel 21/10 Sukhumvit Rd. Na Jomtien Angket Hip Residence Hotel Wat Boonkanjana (inbetween Soi 11 & 12 Jomtien) At Mind Hotel Pattaya Klang Subway Fast Food Soi 8 In Front of Eastiny Hotel Subway Fast Food Beach Rd. (Tiplaza) Subway Fast Food Beach Rd. Before Soi 6 Subway Fast Food Soi Buekhao Oasis Massage Naklue 12 Travel Agency Pattaya Soi 7 Fflic- Soi Kasetsin Momento Beach Restaurant Theprasit Rd. Soi 8 Universe Gym Sukhumvit Opp Soi Siam Country Club Pattaya Dive Centre Beach Rd. Collingbourne Auction Soi Chaiyapruk 2 Jomtein Beach Klong’ Dong Ton Floating Market Sukhumvit Rd The Sanctuary of Truth Nakula Soi 12 Railway Rd Bottle Museum North Pattaya Mimosa -City of Love 28/19-20 M.2 Na Jomtien Boxing World Suk Rd. Curry & Chips Pratumnak Rd.

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Kilkenny Bar & Guest House Soi LK I Rovers Bar Soi LK Armeggedon Bar Soi LK The Sportsman Soi 13 The Lion Pub Bar Theprasit Rd. Soi 8 Fraser’s Bar Thappraya Rd. News Steak & Grill Chateau Plaza Pattaya Realty Tip Plaza Alan Bolton Property The Avenue Party Girls Romphomarket Jimmy’s Den Romphomarket Oz Burger Romphomarket Ma Mak Bar Romphomarket Suntosa Resort Koh Larn Rum Dum Bar Romphomarket Aussie Ally’s Soi 7 Rolling Live 6 Bar New Simon Bar Complex Walking Street Rolling Live 4 Bar Soi 7 (2nd Rd.) Rolling Live 3 Bar Baron Bar complex Pig and Whistle Restaurant Thappraya Rd. Pig & Whistle Restaurant Soi 7 Just Burgers Restaurant Beach Rd. Jomtien Jomtien Property Theppraya Rd Pastrami on Rye Thappraya RD New Nordic Soi 4 Pratumnak Rd The Stones House Soi 16 Walking Str Auction House

Soi Chaiyapornvitee Rd Blue Olive Restaurant Theprasit Soi 8 Murphy’s Law Soi LK Metro AA insurance Brokers South Pattaya Legends Pool & Sports Bar Pattaya Klang Punch & Judy Restaurant Thepprasit Soi 8 Voodoo Restaurant & Pub Soi Chaiyapreuk Bruno’s Restaurant & Bar Thappraya Rd. Pattaya Bungy Jump Soi 9 Thepprasit Road The Comedy Pub Soi Batman Sugar Hut Hotel Thrappraya rd German Dentist Thappraya Road East Coast Real Estate Jomtien Complex (next to Shenanigans) Shenanigans Restaurant Jomtien Complex Corner House Bar Rompho Market Alibaba Tandoori Pattaya Klang Joker Bar Beach Road Eurostar Restaurant Jomtiem Beach Caddy Shack Restaurant Soi 8 Threppasit Road Crown of India Opposite the Tropicana Hotel Pattaya Dive Centre Beach Road Pattaya Pattaya Rent A Bike Pratumnak Road Fire & Stone

Pattaya Klang The Booze Lounge Bar Soi Buakhao Robin’s Nest Restaurant Soi Dianna Inn, Second Rd. Akvavit Jomtien Beach Road Siam Expat Food Soi Siam Country Club London Office View Talay 2, Thappraya Road Magna Carta Law Office South Pattaya Rd. Sheraton Hotel Pratunak The Now Jomtien Beach Road Hard Rock Pattaya 2 Rd Baraquda Hotel Pattaya 2 Rd Capedara Naklau soi 22 Mulligan’s Restaurant Pattaya Beach Road Siam@siam North Pattaya A-one Hotel Pattaya Beach Road Ibis Hotel Pattaya 2 Rd Manita Boutique Pratumnak Hill Long Beach Garden, Naklua Soi 16 Dv aree Jomtien Beach Hotel Mariott Hotel Lotus Hotel Pratumnak Soi 4 Hilton Pattaya Beach Rd Holiday Inn Pattaya Beach Road Centara Grand Mirage Wongamart Livv Bakery, Khal Talo Munich Dental Clinic South Pattaya New Nordic Bistro Pratumnak Soi 4 Sunny Online Travel 3rd Road Country Road Bar Rompho Complex Mood Café- Soi 6 Pratumnak Loaf Bakery- Pattaya Klang Thai Sky AdventuresSoi Banluekanka

Thailand Q and A Answers- 1.- C, 2.-A, 3-C, 4-C, 5-B.

PATTAYA by day Sunny Travel Sunny Travel just a phone call away see page 12

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Holiday Treasure Hunt

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his is a great time of year to visit Pattaya during the holiday season. Whether you are here alone, with friends or your family, one of the must-see attractions in the Pattaya region is Underwater World Pattaya. Known as Pattaya’s most

popular attraction for families, Underwater World Pattaya is a purpose-built aquarium with a vast choice of marine life that not only offers a great few hour’s fun, but also the ultimate educational experience.

Underwater World Pattaya was first established in 2003 and is situated directly on Sukhumvit Road between Jomtien and Thepprasit Road, near to Makro, in an easy-to-find location. This month, Underwater World will be celebrating the holiday season with a treasure hunt, which will be great for those of you who are a family with kids.

Underwater World Pattaya Holiday Treasure Hunt Come along to Underwater World Pattaya in December to celebrate the festive season with

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their ‘Holiday Treasure Hunt’. This fun-packed game offers a chance to win prizes. There will be questions placed all over the venue in hidden spots, which you will need to find and answer. The prizes you receive will depend on the number of questions you have answered correctly.

The Holiday Treasure Hunt will take place sporadically across the month between the 3-5 December, 10-12 Dec, and 31 Dec to 3 January 2017. Don’t miss out on the fun and games, especially if you are a family with kids.

Wall of Reptilanium One of the newest and most intriguing features to be implemented at Underwater World Pataaya in recent weeks is their ‘Wall of Reptilanium’. This gives you the perfect opportunity to get a close up and personal view of the interesting world of reptiles. There are snakes, geckos, frogs, toads and all manner of reptiles, so make sure you catch this interesting and educational feature.

Premier Aquarium Facility in Pattaya Underwater World Pattaya introduces a fascinating selection of marine life from across the world, set amidst their impressive 105-meter long underwater tunnel, which holds up to 3.8 million liters of water and is home to a stunning array of over 5,000 fishes from 500 varying species.

Come along to see the shallow ‘Touch Pool’, which will allow you to interact with a wide range of creatures such as turtles, sharks, starfish, many varieties of fish and even stingrays. Making your way into the tunnel, you will encounter 3 zones, starting with the ‘Coral Reef’, ‘Sharks and Rays’, and ‘Giant of Siam zone. There is also a brand new ‘World of Jellyfish’ zone with over 200 creatures in tubular tanks with amazing lighting effects that accentuates the colorful jellyfish.

Pattaya Underwater World is open: 9am to 6pm daily (last admission at 5:30pm).

Feeding times: Tunnel 1: Coral Reef Zone 10.30 am. & 3.00 pm.

Tunnel 2: Shark & Ray Zone 11.00 am. & 4.00 pm.

Tunnel 3: Giant of Siam Zone 11.30 am. & 3.30 pm. ***Subject to change How to find Pattaya Underwater World

BY CAR: Take Highway 3 (Sukhumvit Road) towards Pattaya and Sattahip from the Bangna Trat Expressway or the Motorway go past Pattaya South Road and you will Tesco Lotus on the right hand side. Take the next u turn and you will arrive at Underwater World. The aquarium is located between Jomtien and Thepprasit Road, next to the Makro superstore.

Underwater World Pattaya Address: 22/22 M.11 Sukhumvit Road, Nongprue, Banglamung Chonburi 20260

Phone: 66(0) 38 756 877-8

www.underwaterworldpattaya.com

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What the Future Holds for Pattaya in 2017 and Beyond

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t seems like 2016 has flew by quicker than Hillary Clinton’s presidency campaign. With 2017 now in eyesight, it’s time to put a difficult year in Thailand behind us. With the sad passing of HRM King Rama IV, and a strong Thai baht, it has been a difficult few months for the tourism scene in Pattaya, but everyone is now looking towards the high-season and 2017. Although Pattaya is already known for its world-class infrastructure, there are going to be some exciting things happening to the city in 2017, and who knows, maybe we could see the legalization of casinos.

The new service is part of the government’s East-West Ferry Project plan that aims to boost domestic tourism between Chon Buri and Prachuap Khiri Khan. It will definitely attract more tourists and will be great for those who want to conveniently visit Hua Hin from Pattaya or vice versa.

Eastern Seaboard Hi-Speed Rail Link One of the most exciting infrastructure projects in 2017 is the proposed Bullet Train link from Bangkok to Pattaya, which is, excuse the pun, right on track.

Those of you who live in Pattaya or have spent vast amounts of time in the city will already know that Pattaya has some fantastic world-class eateries, international golf courses and schools, 5-star hospitals and world-class shopping centers. There are many new things planned in 2017 that will improve the infrastructure and will even attract new visitors to the city.

Pattaya Casinos in 2017?

Although it may be a contentious issue for some, there has been much talk about certain sectors of gambling being legalized in 2017. If this does finally happen, we can expect to see new casinos constructed in Pattaya City that will attract visitors not just from across Thailand, but especially from other neighboring Asian countries. Not much has actually been confirmed as of yet, but with so much talk, we might be in for a surprise next year in regards to the legalized nature of gambling, which will be great news for the city’s tourism scene.

Ferry Ride from Pattaya to Hua Hin The launch of the long-awaited ferry service from Pattaya to Hua Hin has finally been confirmed, which will link two of the most popular holiday destinations in Thailand. The service will officially start on 1st January 2017 and will operate from Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya to Saphan Pla (the main port in the centre of Hua Hin).

Bidding wars will begin early in 2017 for the contract to construct the rail link, which will give Thailand 4 hi-speed trains, penned in for completion by 2019, although some reports suggest it could be earlier.

Although the Pattaya route from the capital is a certainty, plans are also in the works to extend the link to Rayong, which could take a further 2 years to complete.

Pattaya Infrastructure Possibilities in 2017 Over the past few months, there has been major talk about a proposed 8km-long Pattaya tram system that has been included in a 310 billion THB Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) development plan that is currently being decided and organized by the government and is part of larger infrastructure improvements in many areas across the Eastern Seaboard.

The proposed downtown tram would run in a circle from north to south of the city along Second Road and Beach Road, which will give tourists and locals alike a modern form of transport that would alleviate the city’s longterm troubling congestion and help with the flow of traffic in the city. At this moment in time, an estimated cost hasn’t been decided.

As you can see, 2017 holds a lot of promise for Pattaya City, and those who drive on Sukhumvit Road everyday will also see the astonishing progress that has been made on the construction of the Pattaya Klang Underpass, so we have many things to look forward to in the coming year and beyond.

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Sunny Travel Just a phone call away

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n the modern age of travel, much of the personal touch has been lost as we book most of our flights, hotels and tours directly online. We converse with automated booking systems all the time, but it’s nice to call someone on the phone directly and get that personal feel when organizing a holiday. Sunny Travel, located just off 3rd Road in Pattaya, still adheres to that intimate way or organizing flights and tours while still utilizing the new wave media in the modern travel world.

Visiting Neighboring Countries If you are now in Pattaya and thinking about getting out of the city for your own reasons, Sunny Travel is just a phone call away. Many people come to Pattaya and just don’t want to stay, or meet a lady and want to visit somewhere different with her, and if so, Sunny Travel can book you a flight to popular neighboring countries with minimum visa requirements such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia or Bali.

Sunny Online offer great value for money 2 day/3 night packages to these countries with hotels and flights included from as little as 13,000 THB per person. Give Sunny a call to find out more details.

Getting home quickly Unfortunately, there are many unforeseen things that can happen when on holiday. You could be hospitalized, have some urgent problems to attend to in your home country and need a quick flight transfer. Sunny Travel, due to its direct nature is just a phone call away and can book your flights straight away with the minimum of stress, 24hrs Services with instant ticketing Call +66819030001.

Although Sunny can book your tours in Pattaya, they are usually part of a larger group of other holidaymakers. If you are a group of family and friends, Sunny can ensure your tours will be private and customizable.

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Treat Yourself to Paradise

Suntosa Resort Koh Larn

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e have finally moved into the highseason months on the Pattaya holiday scene, which means now is the best time to visit the Pattaya region in terms of climate and excitement. However,

if you want to get away from Pattaya City for a couple of days to immerse yourself in a relaxing atmosphere, the Suntosa Resort on Koh Larn Island really does offer something different and memorable.

Koh Larn is an island located in the Gulf of Thailand and is famous for offering you a slice of Southern Thailand directly on the Eastern Seaboard. Come and take advantage of its stunning beaches, beautiful waters and relaxing ambience. When you want to get away from the heat of the city, the Suntosa Resort on Koh Larn is a warm and inviting hotel, located just 100-meters from Naban Pier and accessed from Pattaya via a 30-minute ferry ride from Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya, offering a modern choice of rooms and hospitality.

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Amazing Value Accommodation With stunning sea-views and a totally tropical atmosphere, the Suntosa Resort is the ultimate accommodation option on Koh Larn for those seeking amazing value for money and excellent quality.

This stunning resort is home to 11 modern rooms, alongside a great selection of onsite facilities. You can choose from two sea-view rooms, eight superior rooms, or even choose the spacious family suite if you are bringing the wife and kids along. In the rooms, you will find double beds, air-conditioning throughout, fully-stocked mini-bars, ensuite bathrooms and safe deposit boxes.

Over the course of the recent months, Suntosa have renovated their sea-view terrace and restaurant, which now offers a fine selection of Western and International cuisine, served directly on the terrace and offering some of the most breathtaking sea-views in the region. The resort also has great relationships

with other restaurants on the island so you can literally order from another restaurant and have the food delivered directly.

Their new sun terrace area at Suntosa has just been refurbished, which is the perfect place to relax with a snack or a drink and absorb the surrounding tropical brilliance of Koh Larn.

What to do on Koh Larn?

Koh Larn is a place of stunning tropical beauty and where you come to relax and cool down from the hustle and bustle of Pattaya City. The island has 6 main beaches, all of which are pretty stunning.

Many people opt to explore the island by hiring a motorbike or bicycle, or simply relax on the beach and enjoy water sport activities such as paragliding, jet-skiing, snorkeling and even underwater diving.

If you are a couple, Koh Larn is the perfect place for a romantic getaway and a far cry from the Pattaya City life, and also a great destination for those travelling with their families and children.

Suntosa Resort

Koh Larn, Pattaya, Chonburi Email: Suntosa1001@hotmail.com Phone: 038-434-002, 090-3922-037 Website: www.suntosaresort.com or www.suntosaresort.expub.com

PLEASE NOTE: When booking at Suntosa Resort, please mention Pattaya City Uncovered Magazine and enjoy a 10% discount on the room rates.

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Discovering Scuba & Open Water Dive Courses @ Pattaya Dive Centre

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attaya is one of Asia’s most popular tourist destinations with lots of things to see and do, day or night. Although the city is famous for its nightlife, the dive and scuba scene in Pattaya is excellent, but with so many dive agents and shops plying their business in the city, it can be a potential minefield to find the best and the most reliable and trusted. This is where Pattaya Dive Centre located between Soi 10 and 11 on Pattaya Beach Road comes into its own.

With almost 30 years’ experience training divers and exploring the Gulf of Thailand, Pattaya Dive Centre is the place you visit to get PADI certificates, entry-level courses, dive excursions and friendly local knowledge.

When seeking out the best dive locations and local knowledge, you need to align yourself with the most reputable dive centre on the Eastern Seaboard.

Discover Scuba and Entry-Level Courses Scuba diving is one of Thailand’s most desirable activities, showcasing some of the best dive sites in the world.

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The Gulf of Thailand flanks Pattaya city and is also a great place to discover scuba diving for the first time. Once you have tried, you will never be the same again. Pattaya Dive Centre is a great place to learn scuba diving or to develop knowledge you already have. Whether you are looking for a single day out scuba diving, or want to achieve your PADI Lifetime certificate, Pattaya Dive Centre has something for everyone.

Talking of PADI, if you are looking to get some PADI certificates, you could try out the PADI Open Water Diver Course, which is a 3-4 day program that trains you to be able to dive independently. The Open Water Diver course is a great way to start out. If you don’t have a few days available, you could get certified as a PADI scuba diver in just 2 days.

Amazing Pattaya Boat Tours A great way to spend a day in Pattaya is out on the Gulf of Thailand to explore the stunning islands in the region.

Pattaya Dive Centre has a world-class choice of vessels, allowing you to book the most unforgettable boat excursions, ideal if you are on holiday with your family

or a group of friends. Take in the views or do a spot of snorkeling at the most desirable dive sites in the region at Samae San Islands, Koh Chuang, Koh Chan, Shark Fin Rock (Hin Chalam), Submarine Rock and The Hole.

Pattaya Dive Centre is the spiritual home of scuba diving in Pattaya, offering the best choice of PADI scuba and open water courses, either for beginners or those looking to take their knowledge to the next level to become a dive instructor. Make sure you are in the safest hands with Pattaya Dive Centre.

Pattaya Dive Centre

Between Soi 10 and 11, Pattaya Beach Road Phone: +66 38 422 133 Website: www.divecentrepattaya.com Facebook: Pattaya Dive Centre

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PATTAYA restaurants Relaxed Fine Bistro Dining in Central Pattaya Bite Me Bistro see page 20 - 21

In this section ... > Relaxed Fine Bistro Dining in Central Pattaya @ Bite Me Bistro > O’Garas Bar & Grill Christmas Dinner & Brand New Terrace @ Tara Court > Taking Affordable Cuisine to New Levels @ Blue Olive Restaurant > Christmas Dinner & Live Sport in the Festive Season @ The Punch & Judy Pub > Christmas Dinner, Golf & Music Festival @ New Nordic Group > Enjoy Christmas Dinner in Style @ Aroi Pub Resto > Pattaya’s Best Kept Secret @ Momento Beach Restaurant & Resort

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Relaxed Fine Bistro Dining in Central Pattaya

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f you are keen to sink your teeth into a tonguebending selection of quality dishes at some of the most reasonable prices in town, then look no further; Bite Me Bistro is the place for you! The exquisite food on its surprisingly extensive menu belies the no frills decor of this simple little bistro. Add to this its daily specials - brand new dishes every day with a wide range of mouth-watering flavours and sauces, both spicy and mild - and you could order something different every day and never have the same meal twice. Best summed up as Western/Mediterranean fusion cuisine, there is something for everyone - and the restaurant is popular with regular diners from all over the globe as a result.

The owners have deliberately created a casual, relaxed ‘bistro’ atmosphere rather than a more formal fine dining set-up, with the emphasis on quality food at the right price rather than silver-plated cutlery! The friendly staff serve you with genuine Thai smiles, with a strong focus on making diners feel completely at home.

Everything from appetizers to dessert is made on the premises with the accent on fresh and homemade ingredients, just like grandma used to make. Be sure to leave plenty of room for dessert! The Bistro is renowned for its selection of delicious sweets made in-house, including the crème de la crème of delicious British classics such as the Bakewell tart, sticky toffee, or toffee apple puddings. These are often put on as specials, as well as in the 490 baht three course weekly set menus (served all day from 11am to 11pm,

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includes a glass of table wine, a beer or a soft drink). So it couldn’t be easier to get the most bang for your baht, while relishing a completely new dish every day.

The select wine list offers you excellent value table, house and premium wines with a low mark-up, as well as a range of American craft beers for lovers of the tastiest of real ales.

Keep up to date with the latest enticing new dishes waiting to be brought to your table, by liking the ‘BitePattaya’ Facebook page (https://FB.com/BitePattaya). Each morning a tempting photo and description of all the specials is posted as early as possible.

Vacuum-Packed Ready Made Meals Bite Me’s vacuum-packed home-cooked, delicious ready-toeat meals, prepared and packed in our separate production kitchen, are available frozen or chilled. Gourmet dishes on your dining table for the minimum of effort, the perfect solution for expats or long-stay holidaymakers, looking for top quality dining at home with the minimum of effort.

These meals are also ideal for small restaurants, or guesthouses wishing to provide top-notch and consistent standard food for their guests, but either don’t have the expertise or facilities, or would like to cut out the hassle and admin involved in employing too many kitchen staff. The food is virtually ready to serve, so even a novice can do the little prep involved. Dishes can also be tailor-made to your specification. Please contact the restaurant at the number below for more information.

Delivery Bite Me Bistro is the go-to place for expats looking for top standard yet affordable food. If you are sitting at home and don’t want to venture out to eat, you can order Bite Me Bistro dishes from the Door2Door takeaway menu and have them delivered directly to your home.

Bite Me Bistro Address: 312/12 Third Road (corner of Soi Lengkee and 3rd Road), Ban Nong Prue, Chon Buri, Thailand Call: 09-23456-385 Website: www.bitemepattaya.com Facebook: www.fb.com/BitePattaya Opening Hours: 11am to 11pm Free covered off-road parking available.

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O’Garas Bar & Grill Christmas Dinner & Brand New Terrace @ Tara Court

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’Garas Bar & Grill is situated in the heart of Pratumnak Hill in the stylish Tara Court Hotel, perfectly located for the ultimate Pattaya holiday experience. Although O’Garas is located in the grounds of the hotel, the restaurant is its own entity with its own identity. Serving a delicious choice of Western food dishes with large portions and affordable prices, make sure you don’t miss out on the O’Garas Christmas Dinner or the launch of their new dining terrace this month.

Combining a vast array of quality Western-style dishes and top-notch Thai cuisine, alongside a choice selection of draught beers, O’Garas is the perfect place for an enjoyable evening, a business meeting or to sample some quality food. This month sees the launch of their brand new outdoor terrace area, which is the ideal spot to enjoy a drink or two and absorb the tropical atmosphere of Pattaya City.

Christmas Day Special Menu O’Garas will be serving up their 3-course Christmas Dinner on the 25th December, with sitting times at 1pm, 3:30pm and 6pm, giving you lots of options. The price per person is 1,200 THB, giving you a choice of a traditional Christmas Dinner main course or even a Thai classic option.

The array of starters includes pumpkin soup, chicken satay, Norwegian smoked salmon, prawn cocktails, potato salad and more. The choice is phenomenal. The Christmas lunch offers a traditional selection of roast turkey with homemade stuffing and all the trimmings, or you can choose the Thai option that offers lots of stylish local food.

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Finish the meal off with a host of desserts that include Christmas pudding and brandy custard, strawberry dip chocolate, apple crumble, Tiramisu, Thai desserts and seasonal fruits.

The whole Menu is simply epic, so make sure you use the contact details below to book your Christmas Dinner at O’Garas while there are still spaces free.

O’Garas Food Menu The O’Garas food menu really does take it to the next level, and if you are looking for somewhere to start your day, their Irish Breakfasts with prices starting from only 140 THB, really do hit the spot and kick-start your day in the best possible way. Come along to sample their delicious main course dishes that include Australian imported steaks, succulent New Zealand Lamb and lots of snack food such as sandwiches. There is also a tasty choice of Thai dishes on the menu.

Make sure you keep in touch with their Facebook page to find out about the latest weekly specials that offers quality food for unbeatable prices in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Tara Court Hotel Tara Court is a popular upscale boutique hotel located on Pratumnak Hill in a prime holiday position, where Walking Street and Jomtien Beach are both just a short distance away.

With 66 large stylish rooms, Great Bar/Grill, lots of communal facilities and no fees for short term guests. Tara Court is one of the most central and exquisite Hotels not just on Pratumnak,

Tara Court & O’Garas Bar & Grill 338/109 Moo12, Soi 5, Pratumnak Road Jomtien Chonburi Thailand 20150 Email: stay@taracourt.net Tel No: +66 (0) 38 250 666 Fax No: +66 (0) 38 252 772

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Taking Affordable Cuisine to New Levels

Blue Olive Restaurant

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attaya has one of the most robust and competitive dining scenes in Thailand with more choice than you could possibly imagine. However, with such a vast scene, it’s important that you get the best recommendations to

ensure you find those eateries that really excel while simultaneously offering amazing value for money.

Blue Olive Restaurant has been making a big name for itself over the past 12 months, bringing you the most delicious choice of Western Cuisine, some with a Mediterranean twist, all for a price that’s right.

Located on a side-street off Soi 8 of Theppprasit road directly between Jomtien and Pattaya, Blue Olive offers a memorable fine-dining style experience with excellent value mid-range prices. Utilizing a vast array of classy imported ingredients from around the world, Blue Olive is now seen as one of the must-visit eateries in Pattaya City.

With the well-known head-chef Ewan Macglashan now at the helm, who has already elevated other restaurants throughout the city to the next level, the restaurant has streamlined its menu while still offering some of those Mediterranean specialties that the eatery was once famous for.

Delicious Blue Olive Menu Whether you are looking for a fresh and funky European-style dish, a tasty imported steak or just seek an establishment that merges the best in quality, taste and price, Blue Olive is becoming one of the most talked about eateries in Pattaya.

Their modern dishes are skillfully prepared and beautifully presented, cooked to perfection and offer the most fresh and zesty flavors.

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Some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes include starters such as their long-standing Italian-inspired Starter Platter, which comes with Parma Ham, Salami, Stuffed Peppers, Parmesan Cheese, anti-pasti and bread.

If you are looking for dishes created from the best quality ingredients, come along to sample their awe-inspiring Canadian Black Angus steaks, sumptuous Norwegian cod, and other great value main course dishes such as Lamb Shank, pastas, snacks, burgers and much more.

Take advantage of the Blue Olive steak menu that really does offer lots of choice.

All their steaks are imported from Canada and Australia, but at Blue Olive, you can also choose your own sauces and side dishes, which gives you one of the best options for steak in Pattaya.

Daily Specials & Opening Times Blue Olive is now open from 12-midday to 10pm at night, perfect for a delicious lunch or a romantic evening meal. If you live and work in the city and want affordable lunch dishes, make sure you come over in your lunch break for the best value for money lunch menu around.

With an elegant indoor dining area, a spacious terrace, tentative staff and fantastic food, it’s no wonder that many of the city’s cuisine connoisseurs are now placing Blue Olive at the summit of the city’s culinary mountain.

When you seek a guaranteed quality meal for affordable prices, nowhere does it better.

Blue Olive Restaurant

62/147 Moo 12 Theprasit Soi 8 Pattaya, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20150 Opening Times: 12 Midday to 10pm Phone: 038416285, 092 471 0604 Email: kim@akatraders.com Website: www.blueolivethailand.com www.facebook.com/blueolivepattaya

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Christmas Dinner & Live Sport in the Festive Season @ The Punch & Judy Pub

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he Punch & Judy Pub in Pattaya has long been regarded as one of the best establishments for excellent British-style Western food, a topnotch choice of imported draught beers, and as a sports bar that showcases the best choice of sporting events live from around the globe.

Although December will be business as usual for Punch, with the Festive season now upon us, it is the perfect place to enjoy one of the most critically-acclaimed Christmas Dinners in Pattaya City.

Located on Soi 8 of Thepprasit Road, directly between Pattaya and Jomtien, Punch & Judy is the spiritual home of live sport in the city, and is also the perfect spot to meet other likeminded individuals, all within a warm and friendly English ‘old pub’ style ambience.

Also, in December and January, Punch will be introducing some new draught beers, so make sure you keep in contact with them on their Facebook page for more updates soon.

Christmas Dinner at Punch Make sure you get yourself down to Punch on the 25th December to celebrate Christmas in fine style. There will be two sittings at 1pm and 4pm on Christmas Day, and with prices at ONLY 1,100 THB per person, the value for money is excellent. This stunning 3-course Christmas dinner will be very popular, so please call Punch directly to book your place in advance.

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The Christmas Dinner begins with a glass of red wine and an assortment of Hors d’oeuvres, and a choice of starters that include either Grilled Prawn and Salmon Caesar Salad, Chicken Liver and Brandy Pate or Homemade Tomato Soup.

You have two main course choices that include the Traditional Turkey Roast with Honey-roast Ham with all the trimmings and the second option that is a Braised Lamb Shank in Red Wine, Thyme, and Rosemary.

High Quality Guesthouse Accommodation When you seek a comfortable and convenient accommodation choice for amazingly affordable prices, the guesthouse rooms at Punch are just the ticket. With a location directly between Pattaya and Jomtien, you are just a 5-minute drive to the beach and even closer to lots of bars and restaurants, making this one of the best holiday locations. All the rooms come with double beds, bathrooms and all the latest mod-cons and are available for amazing value for money day rates, so use the contact details below for more info.

Finish off the meal with a stunning Blueberry Cheesecake.

Considering the quality, this is one of the best Christmas Dinner options in Pattaya City, so make sure you book NOW so you don’t miss out.

Live Music Fridays at Punch There will also be live music every Friday evening during highseason from the resident group, Helmut and his band, who play a cool choice of classic rock tunes that will keep your head-bobbing all night long. The music will be every Friday from 7:30pm onwards.

Live Sport in December Just because it’s Christmas, it doesn’t mean that the world is going to stop spinning on its axis. If you are a fan of live sport and want to keep up with all the action in December and January, Punch has several flat-screen TV and will show all major sporting events from across the globe in full Englishspeaking commentary with before and after game analysis.

The festive season is a busy time for the English Premier League (EPL) Football, so make sure you come along to Punch to catch the games with other likeminded football fans.

Punch & Judy Pub Address: 62/191 Soi 8 moo 10, Nongprue Banglamung, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand Phone: +66 38 413 255 or +66 8 4870 3846 (Rob’s Mobile) Website: http://punchandjudy.co.th www.facebook.com/ThePunchJudyPub PattayaCityUncovered.com

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Christmas Dinner, Golf & Music Festival @ New Nordic Group

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he New Nordic Group has been one of the most successful developers over the past few years in Pattaya. Located in the heart of Soi 4 of Pratumnak Hill and famous for their Scandinavian village with a vast choice of resorts and apartments, alongside many bars, eateries and amenities. New Nordic is constantly creating some of the best events in the city, and with Christmas coming and 2017 on its way, we have their Christmas dinner, the New Nordic Golf Tournament and their music festival to look forward to over the next month or two.

Celebrate Christmas @ New Nordic New Nordic is the place to be this year to celebrate Christmas with your family and friends. Every year, New Nordic organizes a big Christmas Dinner with more than 300 guests. The event will have a Christmas Buffet, alongside entertainment and shows such as live music with PK & Odd Arne, magic shows, Thai dance shows, Santa Claus and much more. Bringing together the best of Norway and Thailand, this is a fun evening for the whole family!

The price of the tickets is 1,800 THB for adults and 900 THB for children (5-12 years old). It is free entrance for kids under 5 years old. You will need to book in advance by contacting 038-250922, 061-4900055 or events@new-nordic.com.

There will be many other interesting things happening in the lead-up to Christmas, so please keep in touch with their Facebook page for more up to date details.

New Nordic Golf Open 2017 – 11 to 13 January The most eagerly-awaited amateur golf tournament taking place in Pattaya is the New Nordic Open 2017, hosted at the Phoenix Gold Golf & Country Club on the 11th to 13th January 2017.

Anyone can join the tournament, and with lots of prizes on offer, is set to be an extremely competitive event. This 3-day tournament will combine 3 rounds of 18-hole golf at Phoenix 28 PattayaCityUncovered.com Golf Club with lots of prizes and packages that merge a

stay at the New Nordic Resorts and many other features. The tournament unofficially starts with an opening ceremony at New Nordic on the evening of the 10th Jan. There are a handful of entrance package prices available, so please visit the New Nordic website or their Facebook page to get the full details.

Please see some of the highlights below: - 200,000 THB as the main prize - Daily Awards - Banquet Dinner every evening - All Participants are offered a stay at the resort - Gala Dinner with Award Ceremony - The event is combined with the New Nordic Music Festival - Many packages for the event available - The option to extend for a longer golf holiday To book your package or to find out more details regarding the New Nordic Golf Open 2017, you can email: events@new-nordic. com or call 094-9234366, 087-4893266.

New Nordic Music Festival 2017 The annual music festival at New Nordic will take place in the garden of New Nordic Marcus between the 16th January and 4th February, and will showcase some excellent international acts on a nightly basis in conjunction with an international buffet before every concert.

This year’s event will once again be a memorable affair with confirmed acts that include artists such as Tommy Nilsson, who is one of Sweden’s most popular Artists and he is also well known in the rest of Scandinavia. He has released 9 albums and a lot of singles with 3 no 1 hits in the charts - “Öppna din dörr” (open your door) is probably the most known in Scandinavia and the song has more than 3 million views on YouTube.

One of the other big names conformed for the festival is Tommy Körberg, who is mostly known for his role as Anatoly “The Russian” in the musical CHESS, which was a huge success on West End, London and on Broadway, New York. Körberg was the main actor together with Murray Head, Elaine Paige, Denis Quilley, Björn Skifs and Barbara Dickson, and he is one of Scandinavia’s best singers.

Other artists appearing at the festival include ELG - Øivind Elgenes, Stephen Ackles, Jan Johansen and many more.

For more information about the Artists, please contact Bjorn Holbaek-Hanssen 097 080 1560.

Doors open: 18.30 (every night) Buffet: 19.00 Concert start: 20.00 (approx.)

Ticket price: 1,500 Baht T Welcome drink T Buffet dinner T Concert

New Nordic Group 389/63 M12 Pratamnak Soi4, Pratamnak Rd, Pattaya 20150 Tel: 038 306 300 Email: booking@new-nordic.com www.newnordicgroup.com PattayaCityUncovered.com Facebook: newnordicgroup

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Enjoy Christmas Dinner in Style @ Aroi Pub Resto

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lthough there are many options for celebrating Christmas Dinner in the Pattaya region, when you want to experience one of the best, Aroi Pub Resto is the perfect place to visit. Known for their high-quality food for extremely affordable prices, utilizing top notch

ingredients imported in from around the globe, make sure you celebrate Christmas in style this year at Aroi Pub Resto.

Sat in a quiet location on the opposite side of Sukhumvit Road in East Pattaya, just off Soi 89, only a 10-minute drive from Jomtien or Pratumnak Hill, Aroi Pub Resto is the home of delicious food and a complete dining experience you seriously must try.

Known for serving up stunning international flavors, imported steaks, pastas and some extra Flemish dishes you won’t find anywhere else, come along to bask in the warm and friendly ambience at Aroi.

Christmas Dinner @ Aroi The Aroi Pub Resto Christmas Dinners is a high-quality yet affordable option for celebrating the festive period. Please see the menu below. The price per person is 1,559 THB, and you will have to put down 1,000 THB to reserve your place. The lunch will be taking place on the 24th and 25th December from 12-midday to 9pm. Please call 087-0433227 to reserve your place today!

Starters: Lobster or French Onion Soup. Several Smoked Fish or Cured Smoked meats.

Lemon Sorbet in a Glass of Champagne

Main Courses: Grilled Canadian Lobster or Young Argentinian Rib-Eye Steak (bone in), served with several choices of vegetables, salads, cheese butter, whipped mashed potatoes and three sauces.

Trio of Desserts: Crème Brulee, Chocolate Mousse and Tiramisu Sundays Roast Lunch Buffet – 1pm to 9pm Come and sample the Aroi Pub Resto Sunday Roast Buffet, offering a wide choice of buffet items such as a rotisserie with chicken and spare ribs every week, alongside a weekly surprise fish or meat such as large joints of ham and even salmon. All you can eat for ONLY 349 THB! Make sure you follow Aroi Pub Resto at: YouTube channel: Aroi Pub&Resto Facebook Page: Aroi pub pattaya

Aroi Pub Resto Address: Toongklom-Talman Rd, Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150 Phone: 082 459 5733 Facebook: /aroipattayapubresto

24 and 25 December From 12:00 to 21:00

Free Flow of Wine during Dinner Extra 999 Thb./p.

1599 Thb./p.

Reservation 1000 Thb./p.

Please Call 087-0433227 for Reservation or Information

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Pattaya’s Bet Kept Secret

Momento Beach Restaurant & Resort

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ith so many things going on in Pattaya City, if you are here on holiday and want to experience something different, Momento Beach Restaurant & Resort is one of the city’s true

hidden gems. Not so many tourists in Pattaya get to experience such establishments, but with Pattaya City Uncovered Magazine, we will introduce you to the places that only expats and locals know about.

Momento Beach Restaurant & Resort is located just off Soi 8 of Thepprasit Road in Between Pattaya and Jomtien, combining a stunning international eatery with a stylish resort that not only offers quality, but also great value for money. For a great choice of apartment-style rooms and poolside bungalows, alongside some of the freshest and tastiest cuisine in Pattaya City, Momento is the perfect choice.

Stylish European Cuisine The restaurant area at Momento offers a stylish indoor dining area, alongside an outdoor area that sits directly next to the resort’s swimming pool. Their food menu is inspired by French cuisine, but is also home to lots of Western favorites, snacks and even Thai cuisine.

The restaurant is open daily from 9am to 11pm (10am opening on weekends) and is the perfect place to sample a delicious continental breakfast, quality French cuisine, imported steaks, burgers and much more.

Momento Resort Apartments & Bungalows The resort really does offer a peaceful and modern stay, while at the same time offering excellent value for money. Just a 5-minute drive to beaches, bars and international shopping centers, this is the ideal place for a holiday stay.

The choice of rooms consists of a low-rise building with apartment-style rooms and some beautiful wooden Thai-style bungalows, all positioned around the resort’s communal swimming pool.

The hotel-room style amenities include Wi-Fi internet, minibars, balconies/terraces, bathrooms, televisions, air-con and double beds.

If you are looking for somewhere that offers stylish food and value for money accommodation options, Momento Beach Restaurant & Resort is that hidden gem you have been looking for.

Momento Beach Restaurant & Resort Mobile: 09 27 21 76 60 Telephone: 038-422-114

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E-mail: momento.resort@gmail.com Address: 143/117 Moo 12, Soi Daeng-Dum, Thepprasit Road Soi 8 Facebook: Momento Beach Club

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Having moved the family out to Asia 18 months ago, the business is now established in Thailand, with an office conveniently located in Central Pattaya.

As well as assistance with financial planning for your retirement, the company also assists with all your retirement needs in the Land of Smiles such as visas, estate planning advice, health insurances, foreign exchange solutions … basically taking the stress out, so you can get on and enjoy.

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Ghost Hunting in Bangkok

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s the tourism world rapidly grows, many people are looking for interesting holiday ideas that offer something new and unique. When we talk about Thailand, everybody knows about the beautiful sub-tropical islands in the south, Bangkok and Pattaya’s exciting nightlife scenes and the cultural brilliance of Chiang Mai. However, if you are a fan of the supernatural, Thailand is a great place to visit. Thai people are extremely superstitious and wholeheartedly believe in the ghostly sprit realm to such an extent that it permeates many parts of their life.

If you are looking for a different type of holiday in Thailand, there are many places in the country that are ‘haunted’, so a ghost hunt across Thailand is certainly something you should consider. Please see some of the most haunted places in Bangkok below, but make sure you bring your camera along because no-one will believe what you have seen if you haven’t documented it on video and catapulted it across social media websites.

The Ghost Tower in Bangkok Perhaps one of Thailand’s most famous haunted places is the Ghost Tower in Bangkok. This abandoned skyscraper was formally known as Sathorn Unique Condominium, and was originally designed to house the city’s most luxurious apartments. This condo development on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok was supposed to be a luxury block for high-end clientele until it was left unfinished and abandoned due to the 1997 stock market crash.

It was left to rot, and it wasn’t too long until the building was a den for drug-users, addicts homeless vagrants and stray dogs. Dead bodies routinely

turn up at the Ghost Tower, but the main reason the development has gained its ‘haunted’ moniker is because of the strange happenings on the 43rd floor.

The body of a Swedish backpacker was found hanged on the 43rd floor, discovered by a Thai photographer who was there to photo the sunset. Strange sounds emanate from the 43rd floor, so much so that many people now come to visit the tower to explore its ghostly happenings.

Abandoned House at Ramkamhaeng Soi 32 Located deep n Ramkamhaeng Soi 32, a famous haunted house has been abandoned for more than 20-years and is still a point of major interest even now for ghost hunters.

The legend is that the house was owned by a foreigner who lived there with his maid.

Some local bandits decided to rob the house while the foreigner was at work, but in time-honored tradition, the robbery went wrong. The owner was at work, but the maid was at home. The bandits brutally murdered the maid and got away. However, from that day onwards, cries for help can be heard in the house, and some people have even witnessed the spirit of a woman standing near the front garage on a regular basis. It’s safe to say that the house was never sold after, and is now a landmark for ghostly happenings in Bangkok.

Pen Factory at Kasem Bundit University Inside Kasem Bundit University on Pattanakarn Road in Bangkok lies an 80-acre pen factory that has been abandoned and is known as one of the most haunted places in the city. The torn-down building is said to be haunted by poltergeists. When the factory was being constructed there were a multitude of accidents resulting in the loss of many lives. There is a strange and cold chilly feeling when you enter the factory. Many strange things happen at the building such as things moving around before your eyes.

The legend is that if you walk around the water 3 times, the poltergeist will appear. I will have to take their word for it!

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Dr. Maria Abalon

Tel: 081 861 3468 Email: dr.abalonmaria@gmail.com Website: www.euroopticinternational.com

Seeing the World More Clearly @ Euro Optic Pattaya

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hen you seek expert opticians in Pattaya, Euro Optic has been established since 1996, run and owned by specialists, located in the heart of Pattaya City on Second Road, opposite to the Royal Garden Plaza Shopping Center.

Specializing in progressive lenses, Euro Optic prides themselves on offering the best impartial advice with your well-being and vision in mind.

The Euro Optic brand was first established in 1996, and is now considered as the leader in optimal adaptation of progressive lenses in Thailand. Their standards are exceptionally high when compared with any country in the world, utilizing their unparalleled experience, the best products and services on the market with the most knowhow and highly-skilled doctors.

Maria at Euro Optic is a licensed Doctor of Optometry and specializes in progressive lenses, adapted to the unique ergonomic needs of each individual customer, ensuring a shortened adaptation period, which is the gauge of a quality product, as any expert will inform you. Maria will only recommend the lenses and products that improve your eyesight the most.

Euro Optic’s core mission is to advise their patients on the best solutions to reach visual improvement and to guarantee that adaptation takes only one day.

Euro Optic is the opticians you visit when you need the correct advice regarding your eyesight, implemented with swift accuracy to allow you to see the world more clearly.

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Open 24 Hours Foodmart offers a wide selection of the best foods and beverages from around the world at seasonable prices.

Foodmart is located directry on Theppraya Road north of Thepprasit Road opposit Pan pan restaurant. Tel : 038-030467

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Get Your Affordable Villa Promotion For December

@ Villa Asiatic by Fed Property Group

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lthough the Pattaya property market is quite robust and offers lots of choice, it can still be difficult to find that perfect property that offers high-end quality, European style design values, a convenient location and a price that is fair and affordable. If like every potential homebuyer, this is what you are looking for, you really do need to check out Villa Asiatic to find yourself one of the best property deals in the city.

Villa Asiatic sits in a desirable location just a 20-minute drive from the heart of Downtown Pattaya, and only 1-km from the sea, offering the perfect blend of modern pool villas and townhomes. Utilizing the best quality materials and tropical design styles, the Villa Asiatic properties are perfect for those who live and work in the city or those seeking out an investment or the perfect place to retire.

Villa Asiatic represents the perfect residential opportunity in the region. Offering amazing value for money, world class villas, and the perfect location in a peaceful and tranquil gated community, you can enjoy a desirable lifestyle while being so close to the city and all its international amenities.

Villa Asiatic Development The choice of modern homes at Villa Asiatic is something to really get excited about. There are 66 villas in total, coming equipped with 3 different floor plans. For those looking for an even better deal, their 12 townhomes offer modern and value for money property options that are very hard to find in and around the city.

You can customize your villas by adding a swimming pool, how many bedrooms you would like, and even a vast choice of color schemes that will give your villa is own personal and intimate feel that personifies your own style and taste.

The three villas types: Garden Villas (144sqm) with prices starting from 5.4 million THB; Grand Villas (171sqm) with prices starting from 5.9 million THB and Deluxe Villas (181sqm) with prices starting from 6.8 million THB.

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Onsite Facilities and Townhome Details Although the villas offer a great option for living on the outskirts of Pattaya City, nothing can match their townhomes for affordability and class. The 12 units are spacious and modern, fully equipped with high-quality

fixtures and fittings. The homes are positioned backto-back in two rows of six properties. This maximizes space and functionally. You will find the estate’s 36m-long swimming pool nearby.

The townhomes are 10-meters in length and come with the standard layout of 3-bedrooms and 3-bathrooms, although you can customize them to your taste by having 2 master bedrooms. It’s all about what you want, which is why Villa Asiatic represents the best choice in the city.

The Villa Asiatic development offers lots of onsite amenities such as a fully-equipped gymnasium, a large communal swimming pool, a kid’s play area, 24-hour security and gardens. It is a real community for real people.

Find the Best Deal in December Villa Asiatic has some highly-flexible payment schemes that they can tailor-make for your own situation. For example, they propose a 2-year owner finance payment scheme for all their customers. For more details, please contact them directly. They also offer both freehold and leasehold contracts.

Villa Asiatic is situated in the perfect residential position a short drive from Pattaya City, 1km from the beach, and easy access to areas such as Lake Mabprachan in East Pattaya where you will find a multitude of international restaurants and world-class amenities such as golf courses.

The Villa Asiatic show-home is available to view, so make sure you don’t miss out on a great opportunity this month to find yourself a real bargain. Please call for more details or to view the properties.

Villa Asiatic Railway Bypass, Moo 7, Nongpalai, Nongprue, Chonburi 20150

Phone: 0633821881, 0633821991

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NEW PERSONAL INCOME TAX STRUCTURE By: Magna Carta Law Office

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ersonal Income Tax (PIT) is a direct tax levied on income of a person. A person means an individual, an ordinary partnership, a non-juristic body of persons and an undivided estate. In general, a person liable to PIT has to compute his tax liability, file tax return and pay tax, if any, accordingly on a calendar year basis.

Thai Personal Income Tax Structure was approved to be revised as follows: 1. Deductible expenses for the following income would increase from 40% of income (capped at 60,000 Baht) to 50% of income (capped at 100,000 Baht):

• The Child Allowance will increase from 15,000 per child (capped at 3 children) to 30,000 Baht per child (uncapped).

• The allowance for an estate would increase from 30,000 Baht to 60,000 Baht.

• The allowance for a non-juristic partnership or a nonjuristic body of persons would increase from 30,000 Baht for each individual (capped at 60,000 Baht) to 60,000 Baht for each individual (capped at 120,000 Baht).

4. The Progressive Tax Rates shall be revised as follows:

• Income derived from employment, whether in the form of salary, wage, per diem, bonus, bounty, gratuity, pension, house rent allowance, monetary value of rent-free residence provided by an employer, payment of debt liability of an employee made by an employer, or any money, property or benefit derived from employment.

• Income derived from a post or from the performance of work, whether in the form of a fee, commission, discount, subsidy, meeting allowance, gratuity, bonus, house rent allowance, monetary value of rent-free residence provided by a payer of income, payment of debt liability of a taxpayer made by a payer of income, or any money, property or benefit derived from a post or from the performance of work, whether such post or performance of work is permanent or temporary.

2. The scope of deductible expenses for income derived from under the section 40 (3) of the Revenue Code [Fee of goodwill, copyright or any other rights, annuity or annual payment of income derived from a will, any other juristic act, or court decision] - that was previously restricted only to copyrights, would expand to include goodwill, copyrights and other rights and will increase from 40% of income (capped at 60,000 Baht) to 50% of income (capped at 100,000 Baht).

3. Tax Allowances shall be revised as follows: • The Personal Allowance will increase from 30,000 Baht to 60,000 Baht, and where the taxpayer and spouse both earn taxable income, the maximum deduction for both of them would be 120,000 Baht.

• The Spouse Allowance will increase from 30,000 Baht to 60,000 Baht.

5. The minimum income threshold for being required to file a tax return shall be revised as follows: I. For a taxpayer who has only employment income: • If single, and income exceeds 100,000 Baht (previously 50,000 Baht); and • If having a spouse, and the sum of the taxpayer’s and spouse’s income exceeds 200,000 Baht (previously 100,000 Baht) II. For a taxpayer who has employment income and other income, or who has only other income that is not employment income: • If single, and income exceeds 60,000 Baht (previously 30,000 Baht); and • If having a spouse, and the sum of the taxpayer’s and the spouse’s income exceeds 120,000 Baht (previously 60,000 Baht) III. An undistributed estate must file a Tax Return if its income exceeds 60,000 Baht (previously 30,000 Baht) IV. A non-juristic partnership or a non-juristic body of persons must file a tax return if its income exceeds 60,000 Baht (previously 30,000 Baht).

6. This proposal would apply to the tax year 2017 onwards.

Thus, based on the proposal above, if you are an employee and your monthly salary is 25,833 Baht or less, assuming that you do not receive other taxable income during the year (such as bonus or other fringe benefit), you will not have to pay Personal Income Tax.

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Making 2017 Your Year

K-Private Fitness Gym in Jomtien

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e all know what a busy time Christmas and New Year can be.

With so much food and drink, even the fittest people can feel they put on too much weight over the festive period. If you live in the Pattaya and

Jomtien is a great place to visit, with the only rules being you have to be respectful of all the equipment and the other people in the gym at all times.

Come along and join in this family-like environment and be fitter and happier than you have ever been before.

Jomtien regions and want to start 2017 as you mean to continue, the K-Private Fitness Gym in Jomtien is the perfect place to get in condition after Christmas. Known as the friendliest and and cleanest gym in the region, make sure you kick-start 2017 in the best possible way.

K-Private Fitness Gym is located in the View Talay Residence 1 on Jomtien Second Road and is the ideal venue to achieve your personal fitness goals for 2017.

The gym’s reputation for being the best place for mature persons and especially females is what makes K-Private Fitness such a special place that has a real community and friendly feel, which is what sets it apart from the competition.

K-Private Fitness utilizes state-of-the-art machines that are always well cleaned and maintained and include folding treadmills, vibrating machines, exercise bikes, ellipticals and rowing machines. All the equipment was designed and constructed in-house by the gym’s sister company X-Trend, so the quality of the equipment is guaranteed.

The gym was founded by former international footballer and Sports Science Graduate, Koni Holenstein, who is friendly, welcoming and always available to give you some great advice both on your exercise technique and fitness in general. The K-Private Fitness clientele are like a big, happy family.

If you want to really succeed this year with your New Year’s resolution to get fit, the K-Private Fitness gym in

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K-Private Fitness

464 Moo 12 Jomtien Second Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Thailand Tel: +66 (0)87 934 7600 , (0) 38 059 650 E-mail: info@private-fitness.net Web: www.private-fitness.net

Fitness Center Equipment You Can Trust X-Trend and K-Tech Fitness Equipment

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hen you open any business, or are trying to evolve your existing business, offering the best services will always put you in a strong position to succeed. If you currently have a gymnasium

or fitness center and want to take your services to the next level, obtaining the best value for money fitness equipment that can stand the rigors of daily usage is paramount. X-Trend and K-Tech Fitness is located in the Pattaya region, designing and constructing their own fitness machines that are built to stand the test of time and pressure.

X-Trend is the ultimate solution to your gym equipment needs, offering state-of-the-art fitness machines, designed and constructed in-house. It doesn’t matter if you are looking to purchase new equipment, or seeking to upgrade your existing machines, as X-Trend is a name you can trust, established and operated by former international footballer, Koni Holenstein, who also owns K-Private Fitness Gym in Jomtien, where you can see the equipment in full flow.

Building products that last, constructed to a high commercial grade, all X-Trend’s equipment come

with a 2-year guarantee and are the most reliable machines in this part of the world.

Benefitting from the latest innovative standard and folding treadmills, professional elliptical cross trainers and recumbent and upright cycles, professional grade rowers, grade steppers, vibrating machines and much more, you won’t have to find another supplier ever again!

Although the focus is on quality equipment, they also have a 24-hour rapid-response customer service team to match, who are always around to offer you advice or to act quickly to replace parts, which is where many other companies in this industry fail.

Make the right decision at the first time of asking by taking advantage of the best fitness equipment at X-Trend & K-Tech Fitness, which will not only save you money in the longterm, but also ensure you get the best quality equipment for your clientele, which is extremely important in this very competitive market sector.

X-Trend and K-Tech Fitness Equipment 404/201 Moo 12 Jomtien Second Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 80 080 6070, (0) 38 059 650 E-mail: info@x-trend.com, info@k-techfitness.com Web: www.x-trend.com, www.k-techfitness.com

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Off the Beaten Track and Unique Places to Visit in Thailand

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iving and working in Pattaya can sometimes seem like living in a bubble. That’s not a bad thing, because there are so many things to take advantage of living in the city. We really do have everything on our doorstep, which sometimes leaves us focusing only on Pattaya.

Sometimes we forget that Thailand really is one of the most stunning and unique places in the world, untouched by Western colonization in the 1800s, which has kept Thailand truly authentic and intriguing.

Khao Phing Kan – Phang Nga, Southern Thailand The Phang Nga area of Southern Thailand is simply one of the most beautiful places on the planet, bar none! Khao Phing Kan is one of the islands, along with Ko Tapu, which are more famously known as ‘James Bond Island’, the name of which was inspired by ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ movie. When you see those stunning postcard style photos of limestone karsts jutting out of the serene blue waters of Phang Nga Bay, that is exactly where Khao Phing Kan is located.

Everyone knows about Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui, Bangkok and the other major tourism destinations in the Kingdom, but there is so much more to the country than meets the eye.

For the true adventurers among us who want off the beaten track attractions and unique places to visit, here are some of the most interesting places you will find in Thailand.

This jaw-dropping island is Tropicana personified, perfect for relaxation and known as one of the best dive spots in the world with 26 species of reptiles, 24 species of fish, 14 species of shrimp, 15 species of crab, and 16 species of manta rays, sharks, and game fish. If you want to explore one of the most memorable sub-tropical places in the world, Khao Phing Kran will take your holiday experience to the next level!

Khao Luang Cave – Phetchaburi, Thailand One of the most stunning photos you will find about Thailand is a large cave that is home to a Buddhist Temple, named Khao Luang Cave in Phetchaburi. Located on the outskirts of a small town just a few hours’ south-west of Bangkok in Phra Nakhorn Khiri Historic Park, Khao Luang is home to a cave chamber about 90ft below the ground, accessed via numerous openings in the rocks. These stunning limestone caves are decorated in awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites crafted by Mother Nature over tens of thousands of years, alongside more than 180 Buddha statues and images.

The most impressive images are the 12ft-high Buddha statue and the 16ft Reclining Buddha, both of which were commissioned by the famous King Rama V. The cave represents not only an adventurer’s paradise but also has a pecial and spiritual feel. If you want to explore the best off the beaten track attractions in Thailand, Khao Luang Cave is the perfect choice.

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Doin Inthanon Mountain - Chiang Mai, Thailand If you are a true intrepid explorer, nowhere will tantalize the senses like Chiang Mai and its surrounding regions.

The Doi Inthanon Mountain range, just a 45-minute drive outside Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand, is home to the tallest mountain peak in the country and elevated views that you will remember for a lifetime. Not only that, but the mountainside is home to a National Park, many hilltribe villages and Mae Ya Waterfall.

You can visit the peak of Doi Inthanon, which is 2,565m above sea-level, where you find the famous two Chedis that were constructed in honor of the 60th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1987, and the 60th birthday anniversary of Queen Sirikit in 1992, respectively. From amazing flora and fauna to the lofty heights of the peak, make sure you bring a camera along and don’t forget to bring a jumper because the climate can get quite chilly at the summit.

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In this section ... > The Best Live Sports & Affordable food in the City @ I-Rovers > Celebrate New Year @ Legends Pool & Sports Bar > Everything Under One Roof @ P32 Espresso > Boot Leggers Saloon > Exciting Nights Out in Jomtien @ New Country Road Bar > A Tale of Fire and Ice @ The V2O Cocktail Bar & The Ice Cube Pattaya > Paul King’s Easy Visa

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The Best Live Sports & Affordable food in the City @ I-Rovers Sports Bar

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attaya is one of the most exciting holiday destinations in the world, and its success has been gained by offering anything and everything in a city that merges modern world-class amenities with that special subtropical environment that makes Thailand so

appealing. When you are in Pattaya and seek not only the same comfort food you have been accustomed to, but also want to keep in touch with the live sporting world, I-Rovers Sports Bar is unrivalled for offering everything under one roof!

Located in the perfect location in the heart of the City in a quiet corner of Soi LK Metro, just off Soi Buakhao, I-Rovers is simply the ultimate venue to catch live sports, to sample an extensive range of draught and bottled beers and ciders, and for those who seek gut-busting Western style food and snacks for some of the most affordable prices you will find in Pattaya.

Over the past 18-months, I-Rovers has been under new management that have breathed new life into this popular venue, with renovations to the kitchen and guesthouse-style rooms, and a brand new food menu that has taken the quality to another level.

Open 24-hours per day, and enjoying extremely friendly hostess girls and staff, I-Rovers is where local expats and holidaymakers alike converge to take advantage of the excellent value for money and the premier sports bar style atmosphere in Pattaya.

Live Sport in December Make sure you visit I-Rovers this month to keep in touch with the busy period for the English Premier Football League (EPL), as the bar will be showcasing all live games across their 21 flat-screen TVs in full English speaking commentary.

I-Rovers is Pattaya’s leading sports bar, so whether you are into boxing, NFL, NBA, Cricket, Rugby, Aussie Rules, Golf or any other sports, I-Rovers has all the events live at any time of the day or night. They are also the home of UFC events in Pattaya, and enjoy lots of fans for these events, which creates an exciting atmosphere of likeminded people. When you need your live sports fix in December and January, I-Rovers is simply the hallmark for success in the city.

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Affordable & Delicious Food Menu Over the past few months, I-Rovers has created a new food menu that offers the largest portions in the city for the best prices. Come along to sample a delicious choice of Western style dishes and Thai food. Start the day with their ‘Famous Baht-Buster Breakfast’, which is known as one of the most gutbusting breakfasts in Pattaya.

Some of the most popular and highly-recommended dishes at I-Rovers are their Chicken Meatballs, a delicious Massaman Curry and sensational Fruit Smoothies! With excellent value for money Daily Specials, Burgers, Spaghetti Carbonara, Chicken Steaks with Mushroom Sauce and much more, it’s no wonder that so many tourist and local expats visit I-Rovers when they want quality for a price that’s right!

Value For Money Guesthouse Rooms With a location right in the heart of the action, just off Soi Buakhao, the I-Rovers guesthouse rooms really are in a convenient position for the best holiday experience. Their rooms recently enjoyed a revamp and are now one the best options for affordability and location in Pattaya.

There are 12 rooms in total, coming equipped with King-Size double beds, their own balconies and Wi-Fi internet, available for value for money day rates at ONLY 545 baht per night for Standard Rooms, 645 baht per night for Superior Rooms and 695 for Large Balcony Rooms.

When you seek out Pattaya’s premier sports bar experience, top notch Western and Thai Food and an extensive range of beverages, or an affordable yet conveniently located hotel room, I-Rovers really does have everything you could possibly need for the best holiday ever.

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Celebrate New Year @ Legends Pool & Sports Bar

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his month will be extremely busy in Pattaya, because not only have we moved into the high-season months for the tourism scene, but it’s also time to celebrate Christmas and New Year in the most exciting city in the world. Although there will be many options

to choose from, when you want a great value for money night on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the coming of 2017, Legends Pool & Sports Bar is the perfect place to celebrate New Year.

Legends is situated in an easy-to-find location on Pattaya Klang and Third Road intersection, close enough to the heart of the city but far enough away to make it a great getaway venue. Legends are the ultimate pool venue in Pattaya City, coming equipped with stunning facilities that include 11 Brunswick 9ft Metro Pro Tournament tables and purpose-built darts ochies. Whether you are by yourself, or with your family and friends, Legends is the perfect place for pool-lovers to visit.

Legends New Year’s Eve Party Come along to Legends to celebrate the coming of 2017. Legends will be hosting a New Year’s Eve party to remember, taking place on the evening of the 31st December from 8pm to 3am in the morning. The price

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of entrance to the party is 2,000 THB per person, which will include a free flow of alcohol, food and pool between those times. There will also be Dj’s playing through out the night. To book in advance, please use the contact details at the bottom of the page. Make sure you don’t miss out on this great event.

Live Sport @ Legends in December Legends is also known as one of the best places in the city to watch live sporting events from across the globe.

Although December is a quiet month on the world sporting scene due to Christmas and New Year, there are still some great events taking place.

Legends is home to several flat-screen TVs and their breathtaking 150” HD projection screen, which is the biggest and best in the city. The festive period is busy time for the English Premier League Football season. Catch every live game at Legends will full English speaking commentary and before and after match analysis.

Whichever sporting event you want to catch from around the globe in December and January, Legends will have it, so make sure you keep in touch with the sporting world while you are in Pattaya on holiday.

Whether you are looking for the best venue to play pool and darts in Pattaya for singles, families or groups of friends, want to keep in touch with the sporting world, or are simply looking for a place to celebrate New Year’s Eve, Legends Pool & Sports Bar is the ultimate venue for holidaymakers and foreign expats alike.

Legends Pool & Sports Bar Address: 324/10, Pattaya Klang Soi 5, Pattaya, Chonburi 20150, Thailand

Phone: English - 0898 171 084 or 0929 302 595 Thai 038 412 955 or 0806 312 366 Email: info@legendspoolpattaya.com Website: www.legendspoolpattaya.com Facebook Fan-Page: legends.pattaya

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Everything Under One Roof @ P32 Espresso

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32 Espresso Bar in the middle of Soi Buakhao literally has everything under one roof.

From an ultra-modern coffee shop and bar with the best choice of food and drink, live sporting events from around the globe, to a breathtaking choice of affordable accommodations right in the heart of the action.

P32 Espresso Bar offers both indoor and outdoor areas, open 24-hours and is famous for their choice of both international and Thai food. The terrace faces directly onto Soi Buakhao, offering the best people-watching spot you will find. Their indoor area has air-conditioning and offers a chic and modern bar/restaurant experience in the heart of the city.

Restaurant & Bar The restaurant and bar offer lots of choice at very affordable prices. Come along to sample a stylish Italian coffee, or a draught Guinness for just 170 THB. P32 also has draught Magners and 8 different types of cider.

Their food menu combines the best choice of English breakfasts, Western style food, Thai food and even some delicious Issarn favorites.

Come along to enjoy live music every night of the week from 9pm to 1am, with a live band playing the best music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

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They also have a great choice of hotel rooms with ensuite bathrooms and air-con with daily prices at 950 THB. Monthly rates are also available so please apply within for more details.

Best Venue For Live Sport on Soi Buakhao Although the venue is predominantly known for its top-notch choice of coffees, draught beers and quality food, P32 has rapidly become the place to be to catch live sporting events from around the globe in full Englishspeaking commentary. Their outdoor terrace is dedicated to live sports, and the establishment has several flatscreen TVs and two large screens.

P32 is the perfect place to catch the English Premier League matches, boxing and UFC events and has quite a following of likeminded sports fans. When you seek a quality place to watch live sports 24-hours per day and night, P32 is the ultimate choice.

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Soi Buhkao Phone: 0843503301, Thai: 0843503301 Eng: 0871466375, Email: p32toto@gmail.com

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Exciting Nights Out in Jomtien @ New Country Road Bar

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s anyone who has ever visited Thailand, or especially Pattaya, will attest, the nightlife scene really is something special. Nothing is more exciting or memorable than a night out partying in Thailand. For those who you staying in Jomtien, or for those of who you in Pattaya who are looking for a great night out, the New Country Road Bar, located amidst the hustle and bustle of the Rompho Complex in Jomtien, really does offer that warm and friendly ambience that is perfect for a night out or to use as a hub during your time here.

The open nature of the Rompho Complex makes it the ultimate night life venue in terms of excitement. New Country Road bar is the perfect place to enjoy a game of pool on their high-quality Sovereign pool tables (8ft and 9ft), and is also a great venue for a few beers and to catch the latest sporting events from across the globe in full English-speaking commentary upon their 152-inch LCD HD Projection screen and 2x 42-inch flatscreen TVs. The bar is open daily from 3pm until 2am owned and run by an English expat owner, and also home to lots of Norwegian and Scandinavian customers, although all nationalities can be found at New

Country Road. It’s just that kind of place for a great night out.

The bar first opened its doors in March and has garnered a great reputation over the past 9-months as the place to be in not just Rompho, but in Jomtien.

Come along to catch all the live English Premier League (EPL) football matches with other likeminded sports fans, or any other sporting event from across the planet.

With a stunning choice of hostess girls, a wide selection of beverages with beers starting at ONLY 60 THB, and an ultraexciting atmosphere, make the New Country Road bar your first choice every time.

There is also some amazing value for money drinks promotions taking place each month at New Country Road, but please do keep in contact with their Facebook page (details are listed below) for updates and the latest news.

When you seek a great and memorable night out in the Pattaya and Jomtien regions, or you are looking for a bar to call home during your holiday experience, the New Country Road Bar in the Rompho Complex in the heart of Jomtien really is the ultimate choice.

New Country Road Bar Rompho Market Jomtien Pattaya, Thailand Phone: 096 795 8901 Facebook page: /newcountryroad/

A Tale of Fire and Ice @ The V2O Cocktail Bar & The Ice Cube Pattaya Our world is all about contrasts and combinations. You can’t be happy without knowing sadness, and you definitely can’t appreciate the cold without feeling the heat. The Ice Cube @ V2O Cocktail Bar is located in the very heart of Walking Street - Pattaya, on the corner of Soi 15, combining fiery shots and a super cool atmosphere to create the most unique bar experience in the city and the ultimate tale of fire and ice.

Walking Street is known across the world for being one of the most exciting nightlife streets on the planet and there is no better place to be when the night heats up than The Ice Cube @ V20 Cocktail Bar. This, now famous establishment has joined the list of ‘must visit’ landmarks in Pattaya, so make sure you call in when you are on ‘the street’ to sample the amazing experience of contrasting elements.

The Ice Cube -11°C Sub Zero Temperature Ice Bar The Ice Cube is Pattaya’s premier Ice Bar, with its -11°C sub zero temperatures and offering a great selection of shots to compliment the’ freezing temperatures.

There are woolly hats and coats to wrap up in if required but nothing will warm your cockles more than a shot of flavoured premium vodka or another spirit if vodka isn’t your taste or even try their festive season mulled wine.

The Ice Cube is famous for being the only establishment of its kind in the city and also for their friendly Polar Bear mascot that is always on hand to cause a bit of playful chaos and to create the perfect photo opportunity.

Once you have experienced the ‘íce’ it’s time to try the ‘fire’ with a flaming Lamborghini shot and thaw out in style in the V20 Cocktail Bar. V20 Cocktail Bar V20 Cocktail Bar skilfully harnesses that pulsating energy of Walking Street to create a modern and chic cocktail bar ambience. Showcasing a stylish selection of music, the cocktail bar is a great place for couples and is widely known as the go-to place for ladies who seek solace from the usual hustle and bustle of ‘The Street’.

Offering some of the most stunning and jaw dropping selection of cocktails and high-end brand names in the city.

V20 Cocktail Bar is a true paradise for drinking connoisseurs who know the difference between quality and inferior products.

Some amazing choices of brands are on offer including Single Malt Whiskeys, 4 different Patron tequilas, top brand Vodkas like Grey Goose, Belvedere and Ciroc, special drinks from around the world including Hendricks Gin, Bundaberg Rum, Sake, Salmiakki and real Barbados Rum to name but a few; and rarities like Absinthe and Crystal Skull Vodka, ensuring you are never let down for choice.

Experience the finest choice of cocktails in the city, expertly created by the friendly staff who have been trained by former Bacardi world champion mixologist Suwan ‘Tommy’ Seelee.

Or maybe you would like to sample a brand name spirit that is difficult to find anywhere else in the city.

V20 Cocktail Bar offers a delectable selection of music that will keep your head nodding all night long too.

So make sure you go along to experience this unique venue when you are in Pattaya to create one of the best nights out in the city that will keep you coming back.

If straight up shots are more your style you are in for a treat with some fantastically named shots to suit the incredible flavours.

The ICE CUBE @ V2O Cocktail Bar Pattaya -11 Ice Room & Cocktail Bar Entrance Ground Floor, Corner of Soi 15 & Walking Street, Pattaya Tel: 0925709707 Email: martz@v2o-icebar.com Website: www.icebarpattaya.com

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