Pattaya City Uncovered March- May 2017

May - Jun 2017

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The Bootleggers Saloon and Pool Hall and OffShore Investment Brokers presents

An Evening with

Sunday 11 June

Thailand's best pool players get the chance to pit themselves against Jimmy ‘Whirlwind’ White 12 team tournament (limited so get your team in early)

Inclusive BBQ

FREE BEER

Raffle on the night

For further details or to enter a team please contact Robin on 086 551 9248 Send email enquires to events@oibme.com

PATTAYA CITY UNCOVERED

contents 06 MAGAZINE INFORMATION Social Media & Where to Find Us

07 PATTAYA BY DAY 08 Getting the Visa You Want @ Rico’s Visa Services

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10 No. 1 Attraction & World-Class Aquarium @ Underwater World Pattaya 12 Getaway to the Picturesque Koh Larn @ Suntosa Resort 14 5 Top Things to Do with Your Kids on Holiday in Pattaya 16 Kanchanaburi Day Trip Exploring the Death Railway 18 Discovering Scuba Diving & Exploring the Gulf @ Pattaya Dive Centre

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20 Walking on Water @ Pattaya Floating Market 22 What’s On Pattaya

23 PATTAYA RESTAURANTS 24 Fantastic Food, Drinks and Lake Mabprachan Views @ The Loft Sports Pub & Grill 27 The Pattaya Best Guide by Lonely Planet

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28 Live Sport New Food Specials in May @ The Punch & Judy Pub 30 Stylish International and Med-Style Cuisine @ Blue Olive 32 Stunning Italian Cuisine & Sea-Views @ La Costa

by L’Italiano 34 Good, Honest and Quality Cuisine @ New Nordic Steaks, Grills and Winery 36 World-class Food and Accomodation @ Momento Beach Restaurant & Resort

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38 37 PATTAYA LIVING 38 How much should I budget per day for a holiday in Pattaya?

39 Outstanding Massage Treatments @ Buakhao Spa & Massage 40 Dealing with Debts by Magna Carta Law Office 42 Offshore Investment Brokers 43 3 things you must do on your first Thailand Holiday

45 PATTAYA BY NIGHT 46 Amazing Value for Money Daily Specials @ I-Rovers Sports Bar 47 4 Chic & Upscale Pattaya Roof-Top Lounge Bars with Sea Views 48 An Evening with Jimmy White @ Bootleggers Saloon 50 Do You Have What Takes? Pool Comps @ Legends Pool & Sports Bar

Editor Talk Now that Songkran Thai New Year is well out of the way for another 12-months, Pattaya City Uncovered Magazine would like to welcome all new visitors, long-time visitors and local expats to enjoy the vast plethora of information regarding everything Pattaya that you will find within these pages. Whether its nightlife, restaurants, attractions or just interesting things about the city, we are here to give you guys an insight into this exciting world-class holiday destination.

If you are from the United Kingdom or a snooker fan who is over 30-years old, the name ‘Jimmy White’ will conjure up magical memories and recollections from the 1980s and 1990s. Jimmy was one of the most flamboyant and naturallygifted snooker players to ever grace the game, and although he always fell short at the World Championships, even after playing in several finals, he never quite managed to capture the top prize, but he did capture people’s hearts.

This month, Jimmy White will be appearing live and direct in Pattaya City at Bootleggers Pool Hall in Jomtien, which promises to be a great night. You can even get a game with Jimmy if you think you can take him on!

This month sees our usual choice of highly recommended eateries and sports bars such as I-Rovers, Punch & Judy Pub, Legends Pool and Sports Hall, Blue Olive Restaurant and more.

For the best nightlife options in Pattaya City, we have pulled out the stops to give you the best up-to-date info.

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One of the newest eateries in Pattaya is La Costa, formally known as L’Italiano on Walking Street that has now rebranded and moved location to Pattaya Beach Road. Please check out their article to find out more info.

Once again, we would like to welcome you all to Pattaya and hope your time in the city is filled to the brim with fun, friendliness and memories that last a lifetime. If you can remember them that is!

All the best, The Editor

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Utilizing print media, social media and TV platforms, we cover every angle to guide holidaymakers to the best businesses in Pattaya. We work professionally and tirelessly to stand out in a crowd, putting cavernous distances between us and our competitors to ensure we are the ultimate choice in Pattaya for those who want to promote their services directly to tourists on the frontline.

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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

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LK Legend Pattaya Hotel 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 Beach Rd. (Tiplaza) 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 Jomtien 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. Kilkenny Bar & Guest House Soi LK I Rovers Bar Soi LK The Sportsman Soi 13

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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 Ma Mak Bar Romphomarket Suntosa Resort Koh Larn 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 Thappraya 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 Bruno’s Restaurant & Bar Thappraya Rd. Pattaya Bungy Jump Soi 9 Thepprasit Road German Dentist Thappraya Road 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 Rent A Bike Pratumnak Road Robin’s Nest Restaurant Soi Dianna Inn, Second Rd. Akvavit Jomtien Beach Road Magna Carta Law Office South Pattaya Rd. Sheraton Hotel Pratumnak Hard Rock Pattaya 2 Rd Baraquda Hotel Pattaya 2 Rd Capedara Naklua 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 Dvaree 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 Loaf Bakery Pattaya Klang Thai Sky Adventures Soi Banluekanka

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BY DAY Discovering Scuba Diving & Exploring the Gulf @ Pattaya Dive Centre See Page 18 - 19

IN THIS SECTION... > Getting the Visa You Want @ Rico’s Visa Services > Getaway to the Picturesque Koh Larn @ Suntosa Resort

> No. 1 Attraction & World-Class Aquarium @ Underwater World Pattaya

> 5 Top Things to Do with Your Kids on Holiday in Pattaya > Kanchanaburi Day Trip Exploring the Death Railway > Discovering Scuba Diving & Exploring the Gulf @ Pattaya Dive Centre

> Walking on Water @ Pattaya Floating Market > What’s On Pattaya PattayaCityUncovered.com

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Getting the Visa You Want @ Rico’s Visa Services

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ith so many rules and regulations when it comes to obtaining a visa to stay in Pattaya for extended periods, sometimes it can be a potential minefield to go it alone. If you need to get your Thailand visa sorted without any issues, qualms or stresses, it only makes sense to utilize the services of a Visa/Legal expert who can get you the right visa to simplify the matter. Rico’s Visa Services is the place we go in Pattaya when we want our visa issues to be sorted in the quickest and most professional way.

Situated in a great central location in the city, directly on Thepprasit Road in Jomtien, Rico’s Visa services are not just visa experts, but are also versed in local business and property laws and are the perfect place to visit if you are thinking of starting up a new business in Thailand and want to get legal right from the start.

Getting the Thailand Visa Your Require In recent times, the Thai government and immigration have tightened their visa regulations in a bid to clean up the country’s image and rid the nation of unwanted foreign criminals and undesirables. This is a great thing for those of us who live, work and holiday in Pattaya, but that means a concerted effort is now needed to ensure your visas are legal and above board.

Rico’s Visa Services not only have vast knowledge and expertise of obtaining all manner of Thai visas, depending on your situation, they can give you the best impartial advice on which visa suits you while being there from the start until you get what you need. That is what Rico’s is all about.

With over 12-years’ experience operating to highlevels of success on obtaining Thai visas, when you need that special peace of mind and want to simplify your Thai visa issues. We would highly recommend you give Rico and his team of experts a call today.

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Buying Property or Setting up a Business in Thailand Aside from providing a world-class visa service, Rico’s is also adept and knowledgeable about many parts of Thai law. Whether you are seeking to get a valid work permit, want to register a new company and want to get everything in shape from the start, or want to obtain business licenses or need accounting services, social security and much more. Rico’s provides the ultimate consultation services so you are legal and above board in every regard, Tip-toeing through the minefield that is Thai property laws can also be a stressful and bemusing experience, especially if you are going it alone without any support. If you are thinking of purchasing property in Thailand, we would highly suggest you align yourself with a company that knows the Thai property laws inside-out. Eliminate any unforeseen circumstances and dodge the potential banana skins of buying a house or condo in Thailand by giving Rico and his team a call today.

When you need the best impartial legal and visa advice in Pattaya, it’s important to have someone on your side that not only knows local visa and property laws, but will also fight your corner to ensure you get the most successful results possible. Give Rico’s Visa services a call today and get on the fast-track to being legal in Thailand so you can sleep soundly in bed at night.

RICO’S VISA SERVICES 399/37 Moo 12 SoiThepprasit 6 (Khaophai), Nongprue, Banglamung Chonburi 20150 Email: rico.visaservice@gmail.com Phone: 08 08 28 28 44

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ith so many attractions in the Pattaya region, the city really has become a diverse holiday destination that appeals as much to families and couples as it does single men.

One of the highest ranked Pattaya holiday attractions is the stunning Underwater World Pattaya aquarium, making it the perfect family-style attraction that is not only a great fun, but also one of the most educational experiences around.

Located in a central and easy-to-find location on Sukhumvit Road between Jomtien and Thepprasit Road, near to Makro, Underwater World Pattaya has been a landmark in the city since its inception in 2003, creating the most memorable experiences for people of all ages and nationalities.

Underwater World Pattaya is the best purpose-built aquarium in the city, famous for its 105-meter long underwater tunnel that holds up to 3.8 million liters of water and showcases a stunning selection of more than 5,000 fishes from 500 different species, offering the ultimate marine life experience in the city.

Whether you are looking for something different or are seeking

a learning experience for yourself and your children, Underwater World Pattaya is perfect for all manner of reasons. Your kids can learn about undersea life and marine conservation, making it an unbelievable place for education. Many schools visit the aquarium, so the educational aspects of the venue are always being improved on a daily basis.

There are many zones that detail all aspects of marine life, starting with 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 ‘Red Zone’, ‘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.

Underwater World Pattaya’s newest and most stunning attraction is their Reptilanium Zone that is the ultimate place to see a wide choice of reptiles, amphibians, salamanders and snakes, up close and personal in a purpose-built habitat that is like no other in this part of the world.

When you seek the ultimate fun and educational experience in the heart of Pattaya, Underwater World Pattaya does it better than anyone else and is the perfect place to take your family and kids, although it doesn’t matter how old you are.

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

Feeding times: Otter Show 10.00 am and 14.30 pm 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 BangnaTrat 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 20150 Phone: 038-756877-9 www.underwaterworldpattaya.com

GETAWAY TO THE PICTURESQUE KOHLARN @

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hose who visit Pattaya on a regular basis will already know it’s nice to get away from the city for a couple days within your holiday, just to relax, absorb the stunning tropical beauty and to put life into perspective. With this time of the year having some of the hottest temperatures, it is important to find a special spot of serenity when on holiday. One of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the Pattaya region is the island of KohLarn, just a 30-minute boat ride from Pattaya and home to the picturesque Suntosa Resort.

Are you a single person, a family or a couple in Pattaya on holiday and want to find somewhere a bit more laidback for a few days? Staying at the Suntosa Resort on KohLarn epitomizes the tropical and island-style Thailand holiday that is the most desirable. This is the best time of the year to visit Suntosa and KohLarn as we now move into the summer months when there are less people in the region and the prices are at their most affordable.

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Suntosa Resort Accommodation The resort basks in a breathtaking beachside location just 100 meters to the right of Naban Pier with stunning seaviews. The resort is equipped with 11 modern-designed rooms, a beautiful sea-view terrace, a classy open-style restaurant/bar area and easy access to the beach. There are 11 modern rooms, 2 of which are sea-view rooms, while 8 are Superior rooms. There is also a Family room available if you are bringing the kids along. The rooms all have airconditioning, safe deposit boxes, double beds and ensuite bathrooms. Some of the vistas from the sea-view room are simply stunning.

The onsite sea-view restaurant at Suntosa will ensure you have the best choice of Western and Thai favorites while looking out across the Gulf. Suntosa also have a new sunterrace that also offers the most breathtaking ocean views while you dine or relax.

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

What to do in KohLarn KohLarn is the perfect place to visit to get away from the city for a couple of days, which is especially nice if you have company. The island is a place of relaxation and rejuvenation, and there are many things to do when you are here, such as swimming, paragliding, diving, snorkeling, jet-skiing and even underwater walking.

There are 6 main beaches on the island, so one great idea is renting a bicycle and exploring the beaches at your own time and pace while also keeping fit in the process.

The island is also home to some great restaurants serving all kinds of cuisine, which you can order directly from Suntosa’s sea-view terrace and have them delivered directly to you.

When you want to get away from Pattaya for a couple of days and immerse yourself in a world of luxury, seclusion, relaxation and tropical beauty, book a room at Suntosa on KohLarn and make all your dreams come true.

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

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THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS ON HOLIDAY IN PATTAYA Over the past few years, Pattaya has been working hard to change its image. Historically known as a party city, Pattaya has been attracting a certain clientele for the past 30 years or more, but in recent times, the demographics have started to change. I personally know as a father of two young sons living in the Pattaya region that there are more things to do for families with kids than ever before, making the city now a great place for those seeking a family holiday.

So, now you are in Pattaya with your kids, what is there to do that combines fun, excitement, and education? Surprisingly so, Pattaya is probably the best place in Thailand for purpose built-family attractions, and here are some of the best: Ramayana and Cartoon Network Water Parks Water parks are one of the areas that Pattaya easily leads the way in Thailand.

Although we have had Pattaya Water Park at the foot of Pratumnak Hill for many years, in the past couple of years, we have seen the construction of two of the biggest water parks in Thailand. The Ramayana Water Park and the Amazone Cartoon Network Water park are both located a 20-minute derive outside Pattaya in the Bangsaray countryside and offer state-of-the-art waterslides that you would expect to see in the biggest and best water parks in America.

Central Festival Shopping Center The Central Festival Shopping Mall on Pattaya Beach Road is a veritable paradise for kids… and mum and dad too! This boutique shopping center is home to the world’s leading clothing and electrical brands, and also to Toys R Us. With a multi-tiered SFX Cinema and 3D Max ride, alongside arcades and much more, a few hours at Central Festival offers something for all families with kids.

Paintballs and BB Guns Paintballing and BB gun activities are a young boy’s wet dream. And if the truth be told, dad is also loving this activity, although he only goes along to take part ‘for the kids!’. Pattaya Paintball Club offers not only paintballing, but also BB gun fun and also football. What more could a male of the species, a boy or man-child want?

The park is home to purpose-built paintball and BB gun courses with lots of adventure team games available. There is also a shop that sells BB gun products onsite. Pattaya Paintball Club is located in the heart of the city, on Pattaya 3rd Road.

Underwater World Pattaya Although all family attractions in Pattaya revolve around fun, it’s even better when education is also involved. Underwater World Pattaya is simply the most popular family attraction in Pattaya, offering a purpose-built aquarium unrivaled in this part of Thailand. From sharks andstingrays, to amphibians and reptiles, all manner of aquatic and marine life are on show at Underwater World, making it the ultimate place to take your kids in Pattaya.

KhaoKheow Open Zoo Visiting zoos can be a contentious decision. Some people believe that wild animals should not be held in captivity, and when they are it should be more of a safari park feel.

So, when you want to take your kids to see wild animals up close and personal, we would recommend that you visit the KhaoKheow open Zoo, which is more of a safari park than a standard zoo. Here you can view some of the coolest animals in the world such as snakes, monkeys, elephants, insects and even the famous Bengal Tigers. The open zoo is approximately a 45-minute drive from Pattaya, but don’t let that get in the way of your family fun.

KANCHANABURI

DAY TRIP Exploring the Death Railway

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hen we think about Thailand, we generally base our perspective on the nation being a land of sunshine, beaches, rich culture, Buddhism and amazing holiday destinations with 5-star hotels, top-notch hospitality and jaw-dropping nightlife.

However, Thailand not only has a vast ancient history, but also colorful modern history as well.

One of the most detailed accounts of modern history in Thailand on a world-scale revolves around the part Thailand played in WWII and the BurmaThailand Railway, which all ties into the Bridge Over the Rive Kwai legend. The area that was most impacted by WWII and the building of the railway was Kanchanaburi, which is nearly a 3-hour drive from Bangkok and a 4-hour drive from Pattaya. Here are some great suggestions for a Day-trip in Kanchanaburi to explore the history of the ‘death railway’.

10 am - Bridge Over the River Kwai Although it was probably a long drive from either Bangkok or Pattaya, but now you are here in Kanchanaburi, we would highly recommend you start at the start with the Bridge Over the River Kwai.With books and films inspired by the tragedy, this is the perfect place to starr.

The Infamous ‘Death railway’ was built by prisoners in WWII under the supervision of the Japanese army between September 1942 and December 1943. It is believed that 16,000 prisoners of war from the United Kingdom, Australia, America and Holland, along with 90,000 laborers from Myanmar and Thailand died during the construction of the railway through both bombings and the cruelty of the Japanese army. The bridge is free to visit, and although the bridge now in place is not the original one, it is a place of great reflection.

12 Midday – Thailand-Burma Railway Center The Thailand Burma Railway Center is just a 15-minute drive from the bridge and is a poignant memorial and beautiful tribute to those who died building the WWII Burma-Thailand Railway. This interactive museum has lots of information and is a research facility dedicated to the history of the Thailand-Burma railway. The center is fully air-conditioned and offers an educational and moving experience where dry eyes are a rarity for visitors.

2 pm - Kanchanaburi War Cemetery Talking of moving experiences, nothing puts this travesty into perspective quite like visiting the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. This allied war cemetery holds the graves of nearly 7,000 soldiers from the Commonwealth and Holland who died in the construction of ‘death railway’. A 30-minute stroll around the cemeterywill give you a stark reality on war, especially when you see how young some of the soldiers that died when constructing the railway. It really is an eye-opening and sobering experience.

4 pm - Hellfire Pass Memorial 80 km Northwest of Kanchanaburi, and you will find the Hellfire Pass Memorial, which is a museum that details a 4 km stretch of railway where shifts of 500 prisoners worked for 16 to 18 hours per day to construct the railway. Near the start of the trail, you will find the Hellfire Pass, which the locals call Konyu Cutting.

The museum also has a free audio guide that will describe what you are seeing on the trail, which really helps to try and capture the almost incomprehensible conditions that the prisoners where working under.

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

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Discovering Scuba Diving & Exploring the Gulf @ Pattaya Dive Centre

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lthough Pattaya is very famous for its nightlife scene, many people come to the city to enjoy a spot of diving. With lots of dive sites out in the Gulf of Thailand, you can take a diving excursion, learn to scuba dive for the first time or even take a course and receive PADI certificates. When seeking out a spot of Scuba Diving in Pattaya, you need to align yourself with a dive company that is tried and tested, who has been around for a while and knows the Pattaya dive scene inside out.

Pattaya Dive Centre, located between Soi 10 and 11 just off Pattaya Beach Road, is the longest-standing and oldest dive company in Pattaya, owned by the British PADI Master Dive Instructor, David Wright, who has been in the city and on the dive scene for almost 3 decades.

Utilizing their expert knowledge, friendly and professional staff, experienced captains, quality boats

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and rental equipment, and a wide range of PADI courses, Pattaya Dive Centre can create the perfect diving experience on the Eastern Seaboard.

Discover scuba diving for the first time Do you want to try scuba diving for the first time but don’t know where to begin? Why not try out the Discover Scuba Diving course that will teach you the basic and novice level diving skills in a fun and safe way.

Lots of people like to partake in the PADI Open Water Course, which is basically the first step on the ladder, but by trying out the Discover Scuba course, you can find out if diving is for you and learn the basics that will bode you well in getting your PADI Open Water certificate. Discover Scuba is just a 1-day course with 2 dives.

Entry-Level and Pro Dive Courses in Pattaya Diving is one of those magical pastimes that once you have taken your first dive, you are liable to become addicted, and it won’t be too long until you long to become an instructor or take other professional training

courses. Whether you are an experienced diver looking to become a PADI professional, or if you are a first-timer looking for entry-level courses, everything is available at Pattaya Dive Centre.

Alongside the entry-level courses available, Pattaya Dive Centre can help you become a fully-qualified dive instructor with their Go Pro in Thailand package. Other courses available at the centre that are for the more seasoned diver include: • • • • • •

Go Pro Packages PADI Divemaster (DM) PADI Assistant Instructor (AI) PADI Openwater Instructor (OWSI) PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Staff Instructor (SI)

Day-tips in the Gulf If you are here on holiday and fancy some daytrips out across the Gulf, Pattaya Dive Centre have daily tours to fulfil any desires. From snorkeling trips to nearby Pattaya islands, wreck diving, night dives and dive trips out to the Samae San Islands, go down to their shop and book yourself on one of their boat trips. You won’t believe how affordable diving in Pattaya can be.

Pattaya Dive Centre has a reputation for excellence and professionalism, making them the only place you go in the city for the best dive tours out to the outlying corals and wrecks, or to enhance your skills and qualifications with their PADI courses. Don’t waste your time riding the dive centre carousel in the city, choose the best at the first time of asking.

When we seek to dive in Pattaya, we need to align ourselves with the most tried, tested and trusted agent in the city. For all your diving pleasures, Pattaya Dive Centre is the best choice.

PATTAYA DIVE CENTRE

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

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If you want to experience a real slice of Thai life, visiting a local market will give you a fascinating insight into what makes the people tick. Indeed, markets in Thailand have long been not just a place to buy food, but also akin to a social gathering. Any man with a Thai girlfriend knows that it would take Richard Branson less time to circumnavigate the western world in a re-jigged weather balloon than it does for a Thai person to go to market and get back home.

Every region of Thailand has its own special local delicacies, greatly differing from village to village, town to town, city to city. Wouldn’t it be great if all markets from every region in Thailand were all under one roof so you could see them all in one visit? Well, guess what?

The Pattaya Floating Market is one such venue that combines the essence of market life from every region of the nation.

Floating markets have a long history in Thailand. In older times, when canals

and rivers were the primary modes of transportation, Thai cities and villages of all sizes would house floating markets, as travelling and local merchants would offer their wares from boats, paddling up to people on the water’s edge and selling food and goods. At Pattaya Floating Market, this tradition is still very much alive and well.

The market includes aspects and cultural tidbits from the four main regions of Thailand: the central plains, the south, the northeast (Isaan), and the north. These four regions are all very much distinct from one another, blending together to form what is today the Thai nation.

Historically, these areas have experienced a wide variety of influences and changes that have made a great impact on their culture and daily life. For example, the southern provinces have more Muslim and Malay influences, and their proximity to water makes seafood a larger part of the cuisine. This is in contrast to the Isaan region of the northeast, which has seen more Chinese, Vietnamese and especially Lao influence that can be seen in the area’s food, culture and even the appearance of the people.

The northern and central regions are distinct in their own way as well, and the Pattaya Floating Market is able to capture some of these distinctions that make Thailand so unique.

Pattaya itself is considered part of the central region, and this is the culture that is dominant in the area.

The market offers not only food but also a wide variety of handicrafts and cultural items, in addition to the sort of clothes and souvenirs that can be found at any local market in the region. There are frequent buses to the floating market or visitors can take a taxi or tuk-tuk.

A favorite activity of many visitors is to rent a boat and cruise around the market, taking in the sights and sounds and smells of this unique cultural institution. The boats are called ‘longtail boats’, and will have a large motor turning a propeller on a long pole, which the driver will use to steer. They can be a bit loud but are ubiquitous along Thailand’s waterways and riding one is something of a cultural experience in and of itself.

For those feeling a little less adventurous, there are also more comfortable options for seeing the market at water level or one could always walk around and take in the market on dry land.

Pattaya Floating Market Address: 451/304 Moo 12, Sukhumvit Road, Pattaya, Nongprue, Banglamung Tel: +66 (0) 8-6313-7595 Email: info@pattayafloatingmarket.com Website: www.pattayafloatingmarket.com

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IN THIS SECTION... > Fantastic Food, Drinks and Lake Mabprachan Views @ The Loft Sports Pub & Grill

> The Pattaya Best Guide by Lonely Planet > Live Sport New Food Specials in May @ The Punch & Judy Pub

> Stylish International and Med-Style Cuisine @ Blue Olive

> Stunning Italian Cuisine & Sea-Views @ La Costa by L’Italiano

> Good, Honest and Quality Cuisine

@ New Nordic Steaks, Grills and Winery

> World-class Food and Accomodation

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THE LOFT SPORTS PUB & GRILL

hen you live or holiday in the heart of Pattaya City, if you are a fan of sports, international food or a sports pub atmosphere, there are lots of choices. However, the more you delve outside of the city, the choices are less. If you live in East Pattaya, especially near Lake Mabprachan, or want to get out of the city for an afternoon of fun, The Loft Sports Pub & Grill basks in a lakeside location at Lake Mabprachan, and not only offers the ultimate sports pub atmosphere in the region, but is also home to delicious food and quality draught beverages.

Perched in the deal location above the Indian Roots Restaurant, The Loft is a fully air-conditioned sports pub, also with an outdoor terrace, while also having the usage of the beer garden on the ground floor.

With several flat-screen TVs showcasing all live sporting events from across the world in full English-speaking commentary, whether you are a fan of the English Premier League, golf, tennis, boxing, UFC, Formula 1 or any mainstream sports, The Loft is the best place to catch these events in May and June.

New Main Menu Nearly Completed Over the past month or so, The Loft have been creating a brand-new menu, which is almost completed. By the time you read this article, their new menu will be launched, so please keep in contact with their Facebook page for updates and details.

Serving a gut-busting choice of affordable yet highquality Western dishes such as sandwiches, burgers, bar snacks, lasagna, pasta, affordable daily specials and much more, there is something for everyone at The Loft. Make sure you don’t miss their Traditional Sunday Roasts, served all-day on Sundays with a choice of chicken, beef, lamb and pork, coming with all the trimmings. If you live in Pattaya City and want to get away with your family for a Sunday adventure, The Loft is a great place for lunch.

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New Shuttle Bus for East Pattaya If you live in East Pattaya and want to come to The Loft but either don’t have transport or want to have a few beers and don’t want to break the drink-driving laws, which are being implemented more and more around the East Pattaya area, The Loft has a brand-new FREE shuttle bus that will come to anywhere in East Pattaya, pick you up and bring you to The Loft. They will also take you back home afterwards as well. How’s that for service!

Draught beers When it comes to draught beers, The Loft really does have all the bases covered with Guinness, San Miguel Light and Thatchers Gold on tap and a happy hour that runs from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday, alongside a daily drinks special list that offers quality beverages for amazing prices with a different promotion every day.

Get yourself a Guinness on Fridays for 160/80 THB, or bottled San Miguel on Thursdays for only 55 THB. There is lots of choice and options at The Loft.

The Loft Sports Pub & Grill Location: Situated above Indian Roots restaurant on Lake Mabprachan.

Phone: 093 212 9969 Opening Hours: 9am to Midnight Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/TheLoftPubPattaya Website: theloftpubpattaya.com

THE LOFT RESORT – LAUNCHING NOW! By the time of reading this article, the new Loft Resort will have already launched. Situated on Lake Mabprachan in the same place as the former Shenanigans, The Loft Resort offers a newly refurbished bar and restaurants area with a great choice of renovated poolside room with prices starting from as little as 800 THB per night, and also with cheaper long-term monthly rates. Please see the contact details below for more info.

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here are valid reasons why we put so much trust in travel websites and publications such as TripAdvisor and the Lonely Planet Guide, and this is because they are pretty mush spot on with their information and analysis. The Lonely Planet Guide was around long before we used the internet to do our travel research, and we have to say as expat residents in Pattaya, their choice of the best places of interest in and around the city really are spot on.

If you are currently on holiday in Pattaya and want to find the best things to see and do, the below recommendations are from Lonely Planet, and they really do come up with the goods.

Best Monument in Pattaya – Sanctuary of Truth You can tell a lot about a country on how they construct their most treasured monuments, and nowhere in Pattaya city can match the Sanctuary of Truth in regard to age-old construction values and aesthetics. The Sanctuary of Truth is a gigantic wooden temple/construction which covers the area of more than two rais. At approximately 105 meters in height, it was constructed to withstand the wind and sunshine on the seashore.

The building was constructed in accordance to ancient Thai design ingenuities with a vast plethora of wooden sculptures and art that reflect an ancient vision of Earth, ancient knowledge, and eastern philosophy. The temple really is a joy to behold, especially in its beachfront location in Naklua at North Pattaya.

Best Market in Pattaya – Thepprasit Weekend Market Taking place on Friday and Saturday evenings from approximately 5pm, the Thepprasit Road Weekend Market is the ultimate place to shop for bargains whether you are a local Thai or Westerner.

The onsite food market alone is pretty spectacular, but when you take into account that the market is also a great place to buy amazing value for money clothes and fashion accessories, electronics, local handicrafts and virtually anything you can think of, this market is simply the best in Pattaya for both Pattaya City Uncovered and Lonely Planet.

Best Museum in Pattaya - AnekKusalaSala (ViharnSien) Located in the Bangsaray countryside, under a 30-minute drive south from Pattaya, AnekKusalaSala, also more commonly known as ViharnSien, is not just the best museum in the region, but is also located in a spectacular old-style Chinese temple that is simply breathtaking. With a vast choice of ancient Asian artefacts and even a scaled down version of the famous Terracotta Army, the museum delves into the beauty and history of SE-Asia.

Best Art Gallery in Pattaya – Art in Paradise Pattaya might not be known as the epicenter of arts in Thailand, but we do have some excellent Pattaya art galleries, with the best hands-down being Art in Paradise. Predominantly known as a 3D museum, all the art that aligns the walls seems to jump out and offer an amazing visual effect. Art in Paradise is open every day, and when you want to experience a unique art gallery with phenomenal photo opportunities, this is the best art gallery in the Pattaya region.

LIVE SPORT NEW FOOD SPECIALS IN MAY @ THE PUNCH & JUDY PUB

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lthough it’s great to holiday in Pattaya/Thailand and to sample their stunning food and beer bars, but there comes a point in your holiday when you need to get back to what you are accustomed to, which is one of the best things about living or holidaying in Pattaya City. There is just so much choice. When it comes to quenching your thirst for British-style and Western food, set amidst an authentic British-pub style atmosphere, the Punch & Judy Pub is where tourists in the known and local expats go to get their British fix.

Located on Soi 8 of Thepprasit Road in Jomtien, Punch bestows an old-English style pub interior, combining the tastiest food for affordable prices, a great selection of imported draught beers, live televised sporting events from across the globe, and a stellar English pub atmosphere. When you seek a gut-busting breakfast to start the day or somewhere to catch live English Premier League (EPL) football, the Punch & Judy Pub is an oasis in the desert.

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within an air-conditioned bar area. With several televisions strategically placed throughout the pub, you can view live sporting events simultaneously as they happen, all in full English-speaking commentary.

Keep in touch with the final few games of the European football season with the world-renowned FA Cup Final taking place on the 27th May and the UEFA Champions League Final that will be taking place on 3rd June (early hours of 4th June in Thailand.

Keep in touch with the ongoing Formula One season in May, and all other sporting events from across the globe at Punch.

Food Menu and New Daily Specials this month From their famous Traditional Sunday Roasts to gut-busting breakfasts starting from as little as 110 THB, the Punch food menu combines a stunning selection of British favorites such

as fish and chips, bangers and mash and even Indian curries.

Every day there is a daily special, which offers amazing value for money. Come along to sample a delicious selection of snacks and sandwiches. There is something for everyone at Punch.

There are some new daily specials currently being added to the Punch menu for May, so make sure you keep in contact with their social media accounts to get the latest news.

Punch Guesthouse Rooms Punch & Judy has some high-quality and affordable rooms upstairs that are clean and come with all the modcons. With a great location, directly between Pattaya and Jomtien, just a 2-minute ride from the beach, the Punch rooms offer

unbeatable value for money in a convenient location. 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.

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t Pattaya City Uncovered, there is nothing we love more than pointing you in the right direction to find the best restaurants in Pattaya City. With so much choice it can be easy to get lost and end up with an average dining experience. There is nothing average about Blue Olive Restaurant, which guarantees a great night of gastronomic delights and is one of the best kept secrets on the Pattaya dining scene, located on a side-street off Soi 8 of Theppprasit road directly between Jomtien and Pattaya, serving some of the best value international cuisine you will find.

Blue Olive was once known solely for their Mediterraneaninspired classics, but over the course of the past couple of years the menu has grown and diversified, now offering a fantastic array of international cuisine and some innovative Thai-fusion dishes, while at the same time still keeping true to its Med-roots, which is great news for long-time customers.

International Flavors Blue Olive is the place to visit if you are looking for the best imported meats and seafood for prices that are substantially lower than other restaurants in the area serving the same style dishes. The restaurant’s owner also has a sister company that imports the best ingredients from around the globe into Pattaya, so at Blue Olive you get the best produce for the most competitive prices imaginable.

Sample a wide selection of dishes that combine stunning imported ingredients such as Canadian Black Angus Beef, Norwegian Cod and many more. Treat your taste buds with a stylish appetizer, main course, pasta dish or pizza.

A great way to start your dining experience at Blue Olive is to sample the sumptuous Italian Starter Platter that includes Parma Ham, Salami, Stuffed Peppers, Parmesan Cheese, Anti Pasti and Bread. With a wide range of main course dishes with imported fish, lamb and beef, alongside a stunning selection of tasty Italian-style pizzas, Blue Olive has something for everyone.

The restaurant’s most popular Mediterranean dishes are still on the menu, alongside a breathtaking selection of Thai-fusion dishes that you simply must try.

Daily Specials &Opening Times Blue Olive is open from Midday to 10pm, making it the perfect place for either a quality lunch or evening meal. If you live and work in the city and need to make the most of your lunch, Blue Olive has some great value for money daily specials that will keep you powered for the rest of the day.

Combining excellent value for money with the highest quality of dishes is something that not many eateries can balance, but at Blue Olive, these are the exceptional high standards that are interwoven into the fabrics of the restaurants’ new and funky food philosophy.

Blue Olive Restaurant

62/147 Moo 12 Theprasit Soi 8 Pattaya, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20150 Phone: Email:

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f you are a fan of top-notch cuisine and have either been to Pattaya before or live here, L’Italiano was a famous restaurant on Walking Street, known for its stylish yet delicious Italian cuisine. L’Italiano has now changed its name and rebranded to ‘La Costa’, and also moved to a new and exciting location directly on Pattaya Beach Road Soi 12, next to Mike’s Shopping Mall.

La Costa by L’Italiano is an impressive establishment, recently opened in the heart of Pattaya City and offering rich tasting Italian specialties and amazing sea-views looking out across the Gulf of Thailand. If you have sampled the epic and famous Italian cuisine from their former venue, L’Italiano, you will already know the levels of culinary excellence on show, and La Costa is just the same.

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myriad of pastaspecialties and a total dining experience.

La Costa sits in the perfect location on Pattaya Beach Road at the Empress Hotel on Soi 12, with an airconditioned dining area and a beautiful terrace when you can sit, sample one of the restaurant’s sublime Italian coffees in the daytime or evening and enjoy the sea-views while absorbing the exciting hustle and bustle that is Pattaya Beach Road. This is the ultimate people-watching spot.

La Costa is keeping true to its L’Italiano roots, offering a stylish blend of rich and tasty Italian favorites, alongside delicious Thai food, making it the perfect place to visit with your Thai partner or friends.

One of the talking points of La Costa is their emphasis on serving a sumptuous choice of seafood, cooked in either Italian or Thai style, giving you lots of choice.

With a keen attention to detail in regards to not only the food preparation, taste and presentation, the dining area is also very modern, comfortable and welcoming, making it a great place for all nationalities and all manner people and has a true international atmosphere.

One of the main features of L’Italiano was their awesome Italian-style pizzas, which were not only delicious, but also authentic. La Costa will have the same pizzeria menu, so make sure you try one of those out.

One of the main stumbling blocks for restaurants in Pattaya is getting quality service, but at La Costa, the staff are attentive, knowledgeable and friendly, helping to create a memorable experience.

The restaurant is open 11am to 11pm, but if there are still customers, they will stay open until everyone is served. They also offer the ‘Door to Door’ delivery service for those of you who want to eat La Costa’s stunning food in the comfort of your own home or hotel.

Alongside the vast choice of aforementioned Italian coffees, La Costa is also a wine-lovers’ paradise with over 100 wine choices from Italy, France and the other major wine-making regions in the world. There is a wine to accompany any and every meal at La Costa, and if you need advice on the best pairings, you can ask the restaurant’s very affable and friendly owner, Nicola, who will be on hand to give you recommendations.

La Costa by L’Italiano Address info: Pattaya Beach Road Soi 12, located in the Empress Hotel, next to Mike’s Shopping Mall.

Phone: 081 723 8607 Facebook: LitalianoPattaya Website: www.ristoranteitalianopattaya.com

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he Pattaya dining scene really is one of the jewels in the city’s crown, with lots of choices and eateries serving cuisine from the four corners of the globe. Quantity doesn’t always equate to quality though! When you want top-notch international cuisine, imported steaks and delicious dishes, the New Nordic Steaks, Grill & Winery not only serves stunning international food in a warm and inviting setting, but also offers jaw-dropping value for money, which really is unbeatable.

The New Nordic Development is widely known as one of the best residential/holiday resorts in Pattaya, situated in the heart of Soi 4 on Pratumnak Hill and famous for their vast apartment developments that have an authentic Scandinavian theme, merging apartment developments, several swimming pools, bars, cafés and the total living

and/or holiday experience. The most famous and popular restaurant in the development, and also one of the best in Pattaya, is their New Nordic Steaks, Grill & Winery.

Affordable Yet Quality Pattaya Dining Over the past couple of months, New Nordic Steaks, Grill & Winery have appointed a new international head-chef, Joel Turner, with over 20-years in the industry, who is currently tweaking the already-existing menu with 70% new dishes and diversifying the food choices at New Nordic.

There are a few misgivings sometimes when talking about New Nordic Steaks, Grill & Winery, as many people assume the restaurant is a high-end fine dining establishment, and although

the food does hit those high-levels of excellence, the eatery is not a fine-dining restaurant in terms of pricing or pretention. This is a very family-friendly restaurant that offers good, honest and quality food for a fair price that anyone can afford.

Serving all manner of modern dishes, skillfully created and beautifully presented with a keen attention to detail, whether you are looking for imported steaks from New Zealand, Australia and Argentina, stunning smoked salmon dishes, breathtaking barramundi, chorizo and prosciutto dishes, a stunning braised lamb shank, pasta dishes and much more, this is the place to be.

As the New Nordic Developments have a Scandinavian theme and clientele, the menu still has some great Swedish and Norwegian dishes such as the delicious Planked Steak, Swedish Meatballs and much more for amazing value.

If you fancy a pizza, their delicious pizza menu offers affordable choices, and you can even call the restaurant directly to order for takeaway, although they do not deliver.

Joel has been working extremely hard over the past few weeks to reduce the prices at New Nordic Steak, Grill & Winery, and with lots of options from 250 to 500 THB, alongside stunning imported steaks with prices at an amazing 550 THB. In the coming weeks, there will be some new and interesting steaks on a blackboard promotion, alongside other blackboard specialties such as daily specials, Anti pasto platters, frittatas, arancini, Spanish omelets, braised meats,andother cuisine styles such as Indian and Mexican.

As we mentioned above, it is important to emphasize that new Nordic Steaks, Grill & Winery IS NOT A FINEDINING RESTAURANT, but does have high standards in terms of taste, flavors and quality, while being very affordable for families and large groups of friends.

When you need a quality meal this month in Pattaya with guaranteed quality for a price that’s right, situated in a modern eatery with both indoor and outdoor dining options by the pool and impeccable service, the New Nordic Steaks, Grill & Winery is the perfect choice, taking it to the next level to create a memorable and honest dining experience you can count on to deliver.

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

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hen you live or holiday in Pattaya City, it is always difficult to find an oasis of intimacy, cool and charm in the heart of the metropolis due to its hustle and bustle. Momento Beach Resort & Restaurant is a true hidden gem that you need to discover. Merging a classy resort with a stylish poolside restaurant makes Momento a truly inspiring place to stay or dine.

Situated just off Soi 8 of Thepprasit Road, and easily denoted by its tall sign that dominates the road, Momento Beach combines a stunning selection of high-quality apartment-style rooms and classy poolside bungalows, next to a restaurant that serves a stun­ning selection of French and Thai cuisine, all in a beach-club style environment, dominated by the resort’s large communal swimming pool.

Poolside Resort Accommodation The restaurant’s owners, who are a very pleasant French couple, also run the resort part of the complex, offering a stylish choice of poolside bungalows and hotel-style apartments that are not only modern and comfortable, but also extremely affordable.

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The bungalows and apartments are all set either next to, or around, the resort’s stunning swimming pool and come with stylish and modern interiors, Wi-Fi internet, minibars, balconies/terraces, bathrooms, televisions, air-con and double beds. The bungalows have wooden interiors and really do accentuate that special Thai atmosphere, while at the same time offering direct pool and restaurant access.

MOMENTO BEACH RESTAURANT & RESORT Mobile: 09 27 21 76 60 Telephone: 038-422-114 E-mail: momento.resort@gmail.com Address: 143/117 Moo 12, Soi Daeng-Dum, Thepprasit Road Soi 8

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LIVING Dealing with Debts

by Magna Carta Law Office See Page 40 - 41

IN THIS SECTION... > How much should I budget per day for a holiday in Pattaya?

> Outstanding Massage Treatments @ Buakhao Spa & Massage

> Dealing with Debts

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> Offshore Investment Brokers > 3 things you must do on your first Thailand Holiday

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t depends a lot on what type of traveler you are and how much travelling/ partying you plan to do. So the following will give you an idea on what you are going to need to prepare for and how much you may need.

Accommodation With a couple of exceptions should be able to get a basic fancooled room for under 300 baht. If you want air-con then you’re looking to spend somewhere in the 500-1,000B range. Facilities like swimming pools, business center’s and location will again push the price upwards. Take a look through the various accommodation sections on Travel fish to get an idea of what standard of accommodation works for you.

day. The cheaper restaurants like noodle stands will give you water for free but the nicer the restaurant, the more it will cost you.

Alcohol

Booze is generally much cheaper compared to what you’d pay back home. A large bottle of beer can cost around 50B (and you get what you pay for), a bottle of cheap gin or vodka around 600B. If you’ve having a couple of big beers every night with dinner, this will add up quickly. Note in clubs and Walking Street this can be much higher.

Stick to the Go Go’s and order drought beer if you’re looking to get more bang for your baht.

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Food If you’re eating on the street, three meals a day, then 100150B per day is adequate. If you’re eating three staple meals in a backpacker style restaurant, you’ll be spending more like 250-400B a day. If you’re eating dinner at proper restaurants, then you could easily be spending 300B or more a meal. Example the price of subway is approx. 200B. Water Thailand is hot and you’ll need to be drinking a lot of water. At least two to three liters of water a day — that will cost around 40-60B a

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Buses, trains and low cost flights are all very affordable. There is no real guideline in this regard as it depends entirely on how far and frequently you are travelling. Generally around town you can jump on a baht bus for 10B. Motor bike taxis vary and will take you most places around the city for under 100B. Hope this helps. This may not be entirely accurate as prices do vary.

Good Luck!

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hailand is known for its massage techniques that go back hundreds of years and really do help the flow of energy throughout your mind and body. At BuaKhao Massage & Spa, traditional massages such as the Foot Massage and Thai Massage are only 150 THB, which really is a bargain.

Their other highly recommended massages, with prices starting from 200 THB, include head-shoulder-back massages, oil and aroma massages, coconut massages and even 5-step Facial Treatments that will bring a real freshness back to your face. Manicures and Pedicures are also available with prices of 100 THB and 150 THB respectively.

Jacuzzi & Spa Treatments Alongside the awe-inspiring massage services, there are some high-quality spa treatments available. Come along to enjoy a full oil body scrub and sauna for ONLY 990 THB. One of the best deals you will get at BuaKhao Massage &Spa, is their amazing Mineral Bath treatment with warm milk. The treatments include a warm milk bath in a Jacuzzi and a full body scrub. This treatment usually costs in the region of 4,000 THB in most establishments in the city, but as a promotion to celebrate the launch of BuaKhao Massage &Spa, this stunning treatment is ONLY 1,990 THB. You won’t find a price like that anywhere else in Pattaya City.

Buakhao Spa & Massage Tele: 0918876102 Facebook: Buakhao-spa-Massage Address: 350 Buildings A 014, 2nd floor, Soi Buakhao, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150

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ebt is an amount of money borrowed by one party from another with an arrangement that gives the borrower permission to borrow money subject to contractual terms regarding the amount and timing of repayments of principal and interest. It should be taken with a clear intention of paying it back. Debtors are legally responsible for paying the debts they legitimately owe. You cannot be sent to jail, or even be arrested for owing a debt, regardless of the amount involved. However, you could face court action over unpaid debts.

To collect an unsecured debt, the general rule is that most creditors must first file alawsuit against the debtor and win the court judgment. A creditor has no right to forcibly enter into the property of the debtor to take control or to seize anything as a repayment of the debt owed.

A loan of money for a sum exceeding two thousand baht in capital is not enforceable by action unless there is a written evidence of the loan signed by the borrower. No repayment of a loan of money evidenced by writing may be proved unless there is written evidence signed by the lender, or the document evidencing the loan has been surrendered to the borrower or has been cancelled.

INTEREST Interest shall not exceed 15% per year; when a higher rate of interest is fixed by the contract, it shall be reduced to 15% per year. Interest shall not bear interest. The parties to a loan of money may, however, agree that the interest due for not less than one year shall be added to the capital, and that the whole shall bear interest. Any such agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties. If it is agreed in a contract that interest is payable, but no rate is specified, the court will order, as prescribe the law that the parties agree to the rate of 7.5% per year.

DEBT AND MARRIAGE Many couples who enter into a marriage already have their existing personal debts. Usually a debt acquired before marriage, do not automatically become joint liability for a couple after marriage. If your fiancĂŠe is personally liable for a debt incurred before or during your marriage, it shall first be settled out of her personal assets; however, if her personal

assets are not sufficient to settle the debt in full, it shall be satisfied out of her portion of your joint assets.

GUARANTOR A guarantor is a person or entity that agrees to be responsible for another’s debt or performance under a contract, if the other fails to pay or perform. As soon as the debtor is in default, the creditor is entitled to demand settlement from the guarantor by sending a letter of notice to the guarantor within 60 days commencing from the date of default. A creditor cannot request a guarantor to settle the debts of the debtor unless the notice has been duly received.

When the creditor demands settlement of the debt from the guarantor, the guarantor may require that the debtor be first called upon to settle unless the debtor has been adjudged bankrupt, or his whereabouts in Thailand is unknown. If the guarantor can prove that the debtor has the means to perform and that execution would not be difficult, the creditor must first make execution against the property of the debtor. Creditors may claim repayment of the loan against the guarantor only within 1 year after the death of the borrower.

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Despite what seems like troubled geopolitical times concerning Syria, North Korea etc, once again the numbers were ok. The FTSE had a bit of stumble, the increase in sterling value being a factor here given the amount of foreign exchange revenues these companies earn. But all major markets remain up for 2017.

Regardless of what despots such as Assad and Un are up to people are still spending. Take Amazon their sales were up 23% on the previous quarter. So the raw data:

Dow J Nasdaq FTSE Dax Nikkei SSE

April +1.3% +2.5% -2.3% +1.9% +0.7% -1.7%

YTD +6.0% +12.3% +0.9% +8.3% +0.4% +1.6%

On the currencies, most noticeable was a strong month for the GBP, with the confidence in the Brexit strategy and the calling of a general election. Euro also gained some momentum on the markets liking the fact Macron is firm favourite (though we all know this hasn’t meant a great deal of late). Some of the Aussie Dollar gains this year were also given back in April...

GBP EUR JPY CNY AUD

April -4.1% -1.2% +0.3% +0.1% +2.4%

YTD -4.9% -3.5% -4.9% -0.7% -4.0%

So we seem to still be spending money and the growth story continues. A reason why we are spending is because employment levels are at some of their highest in decades.

Take three large economies, the US currently has unemployment at 4.5%, an almost 10 year low.

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Compare this to an average over the last 60 years of 5.8%.

Germany currently has its lowest rate of unemployment since 1980 at just 3.9%, again when looking at an average over the last sixty years of 5.6%, things appear to be in good shape despite what you may hear about refugee crisis’ etc.etc.

Those of you who know me also know I am very bullish on India. Again their unemployment rate hit an all time low recently, just 3.4%. Whilst we do not have the luxury of a sixty year track record, their records began in 1983 and during that time averaged 9%. Things are looking up for the world’s largest democracy. Good leadership and although of course having a developed infrastructure takes time I believe the Indians will get there and at least some of your emerging market exposure should be there.

Whilst these statistics can only be an indicator (what is they say 90% of statistics are made up...!) this is the data that is out there. Interestingly enough in my region in South East Asia, again an area I believe has potential, three countries, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand are in the top five for lowest unemployment rates according to the ILO (International Labour Organisation).

People working creates growth, the numbers look good so don’t miss out on these upward trends. Of course asset allocation and picking the correct areas/sectors is still vital to getting your piece of this growth... which is something I can help with.

So if your having Labour Day off, enjoy as along with more people than ever, its back to work tomorrow...

Craig.mcavinue@oibme.com +66 (0) 616 376 251 (for whatsapp) or call Fern if Craig is travelling +66 (0) 616 376 249 Offshore Investment Brokers operates through its agency office at Thai Retirement Co., Ltd. www.oibme.com

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will try almost anything once, within reason! Sometimes you only get one chance to do something in life, and through my experience, it’s best you take that opportunity just in case you don’t get another chance. That’s what I always say! A holiday in Thailand might be your first and only visit, so there are a few things you need to try when you are here, just to say you did it!

#1 – Ride an elephant This might be the obvious choice, but I am sure, especially if you are from Northern Europe, that you have never had an opportunity to ride the living hell out of an elephant… a Double Decker bus maybe, but not an elephant. In all Thailand’s major tourist beachside destinations, elephant trekking companies are aplenty. There is nothing more beautiful than making a connection with these phenomenal animals as you hang on as you trailblazer through some luscious jungle terrain. #2 – Visit a Go-Go Bar I know that this is not everyone’s cup of tea, but when in Rome… At some point of your Thailand holiday, especially if you are in Bangkok, Pattaya or Phuket, take the wife to a go-go dancing bar, she’ll thank you for the rest of your life… or divorce you! Only joking guys, but everyone should take a look at least once in their lives. #3 – Eat Fried Locusts and Cockroaches Again, this might not be the most appetizing of local delicacies, but in all honesty, they are no different from a bag of salted peanuts, well, in this part of the world anyway. No doubt that at some point of your holiday you will encounter a street vendor frying up a gutwrenching selection of insects and grubs just for you to consume. Don’t worry, get stuck in there, they don’t taste that bad! And how do you know if you like them or not if you don’t try?

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BY NIGHT A Evening with Jimmy White @ Bootleggers Saloon See Page 48 - 49

IN THIS SECTION... > Amazing Value for Money Daily Specials @ I-Rovers Sports Bar

> 4 Chic & Upscale Pattaya Roof-Top Lounge Bars with Sea Views

> An Evening with Jimmy White @ Bootleggers Saloon

> Do You Have What Takes? Pool Comps @ Legends Pool & Sports Bar

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AMAZING VALUE FOR MONEY DAILY SPECIALS @ I-ROVERS SPORTS BAR

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-Rovers Sports Bar is one of the most popular establishments for holidaymakers and local expats in Pattayawho seek excellent quality Western and Thai food for affordable prices, and is also a great place to keep in contact with the live sporting events across the globe, while at the same time offering a cool choice of beverages in a friendly atmosphere.

Located in a peaceful corner of Soi LK Metro, just off SoiBuakhao, I-Rovers is open 24-hours per day and is the ideal getaway bar when you want to indulge in a Westernstyle sports bar and restaurant.

I-Rovers Food Menu & Daily Specials The I-Rovers food menu is famous for offering excellent quality Western and Thai dishes with large portions for unbeatable prices. I-Rovers offers a great choice of breakfasts with prices starting from 70 THB, or come to try an Indian curry, steaks, pasta dishes, sandwiches and much more.

They have recently revamped their daily specials menu, which you can see below: I-Rovers daily specials are available Monday to Friday and for the price of ONLY 199 THB, you receive a main course meal (see below) and an icy cold bottled beer, soft drink or juice, all inclusive of the price.

Monday – Indian Curry Tuesday – Bangers & Mash Wednesday – Burger Day Thursday – Meatballs & Mash Friday – Fish & Chips

I-ROVERS SPORTS BAR

Location: The corner of Soi LK Metro Phone: +66 (0) 38489494 Mobile: 099 152 4076 Website: www.i-rovers.com

Live Sport in May Make sure you keep in touch with the live sporting world this month at I-Rovers, with their 21 flat-screen TVs showing all live sporting events in full English-speaking commentary.

This month will see the culmination of the English Premier football league, The FA Cup and also the UEFA Champions League final, so make sureyou don’t miss a single knee-high tackle this month at I-Rovers. The Formula One season is also underway, with the practice rounds and the main races all live and direct at I-Rovers in May. No matter which sport you enjoy, if its live and on television, I-Rovers will have it, and being open 24-hour per day, you simply won’t miss a single event.

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Pattaya Roof-Top Lounge Bars with Sea-Views Pattaya is sometimes pigeon-holed as a cheap and affordable holiday destination, and its true that you do get value for money in the city, but when you are seeking something a bit special and upscale, Pattaya also has that too. Pattaya is all about choice. There are a myriad of 5-star resorts, restaurants and lounge bars in Pattaya that appeal to the more discerning clientele. If you want to experience luxury Pattaya, visit one of the city’s most chic and upscale roof-top lounge bars for not only the most dramatic elevated sea-views, but also that modern and up-market atmosphere.

D’Varee Inspiration Bar @ D’Varee Jomtien Beach When you absolutely-positively have to view the Pattaya region from the top of the world with a stylish cocktail in hand while absorbing an ultra-chic and luxurious atmosphere, the D’Varee Inspiration Bar is located on the 38th floor of the D’Varee Hotel on Jomtien Beach and is the perfect choice. With amazing panoramic views of Jomtien Beach and the Gulf of Thailand, this chic and 5-star lounge bar is open from 6pm to 2am every day and enjoys a stunning neon-lit bar and restaurant area serving amazing cocktails and all manner of stylish beverages, to the accompaniment of a cool choice of tunes and some of the best views imaginable.

Horizon Restaurant & Bar @ Hilton Pattaya The Hilton is a prestigious world-wide hotel brand with some of the finest hotels in the world, and The Hilton Pattaya is no different. If you want to bask in that special highend ambience, the Horizon Bar is located on the 34th floor of the resort and is widely acknowledged as the coolest and chicest roof-top lounge bar in the city. With amazing views out across the sea as far as the eye can see, a stylish eatery, and a cool chill-out bar perfect for sunset views and stylish evenings, this is exclusivity at its dramatic best.

Roof Sky Bar & Restaurant at Siam @ Siam Design Hotel Located on Second Road in North Pattaya, the Roof Sky Bar & Restaurant is situated on the 24th floor of the 5-star Siam @ Siam Design hotel and offers the most exclusive atmosphere in the heart of the city. Famous for its ultra-modern design values, mesmerizing seaviews, and a restaurant and bar that offers either individual table or private gazebos, you can sample some of the best up-market food in the city, or a cocktail while taking in the surrounding brilliance.

Sunset Lounge @ Hotel Baraquda Pattaya Located on Soi 10 in between Pattaya Beach Road and 2nd Road, the Hotel Baraquda has a fantastic rooftop Sunset Lounge and is a cool retro and funky place for sampling stunning international cuisine or a stylish drink or cocktail. The atmosphere is high-end and the views out across the Gulf of Thailand are jaw-dropping.

The Sunset Lounge is known for having some of the best cocktails in Pattaya with tapasstyle food. With the best views and fantastic food and drink, this prestigious venue is difficult to match.

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Sunday 11 June An Evening with

Thailand’s best pool players pit themselves against Jimmy ‘Whirlwind’ White in a 12 team tournament (limited so get your team in early)

Hardback copy of “Second Wind” Jimmy’s autobiography for each team member which will be personally signed on the night Framed signed photograph with Jimmy Limited to only 12 teams

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DO YOU HAVE WHAT TAKES? POOL COMPS @ LEGENDS POOL & SPORTS BAR

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he Pattaya holiday scene offers a vast network of choice, be it with nightlife options, restaurants and all manner of businesses that make this the most popular beach resort area in Thailand. One of the most unique and unparalleled establishments in Pattaya is the Legends Pool & Sports Bar, widely known as the ultimate venue for playing pool in the city, and somewhere you can’t afford to miss.

Located on the PattayaKlang and Third Road intersection, Legends is the place where holidaymakers and local expats who want to play pool or darts go. Their stunning facilities include 11 Brunswick 9ft Metro Pro Tournament tables and purpose-built darts ochies. You won’t find facilities like these anywhere else in this part of the world. Even if you want to play pool but are in Pattaya alone, there is always someone who will give you a game at Legends.

Whether you want to play darts or pool in the best conditions in Pattaya, or you want to catch a live sporting event as it happens in full-English speaking commentary, or want to test your pool playing skills by entering one their weekly pool tournaments, make sure you get yourself down to Legends this month for a true sporting paradise.

9-Ball Wednesday Handicap Pool Competition Every Wednesday evening, come along to Legends to challenge yourself in their 9-Ball Handicap Pool Comp.

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Tussle with the best pool players in Pattaya to find out your level. The comp takes place every Wednesday from 6pm onwards with an entrant price of 500 THB per player.

This double elimination tourney is very competitive, and with a new handicap system, this is easily one of the most accessible and exciting pool competitions in the Pattaya region… every week!

Smoking Saturday 9-Ball Comp It doesn’t matter about your level of pool expertise because the Legend’s Smoking Saturday 9-Ball Pool Comp is literally for everyone. Taking place every Saturday evening/night from 6pm, with registry at 5pm, this double elimination tournament is for everyone, and no professional are allowed to enter. There is also a handicap system in place with ball spots, so even if you are not a top-notch player, you can come and take part in this cool event every Saturday.

Live Sport @ Legends in May Keeping in touch with the sporting world when you are on holiday or living in the city is essential for sport-fans.

Legends not only has several flat-screen TVs throughout the venue, but showcases all live sporting events from across the globe in full English commentary. You can also take

advantage of their gigantic 150� HD projection screen, which is the biggest in the city.

Legends is a great place to catch football from Europe and with the final matches in the English Premier League season, the FA Cup Final on the 27th May, the UEFA Champions league final on the 3rd June, this is an exciting time to catch the final throes of the football season at Legends.

Legends is a great place to catch all boxing and UFC events, golf and tennis events and many more. Make sure you don’t miss out on the ongoing trials and tribulations of the Formula One season in May. When you want to take part in either a game of pool or darts, or want to enter a pool tournament, Legends is where local expats, local Thais and holidaymakers go. From the perfect sports pub atmosphere and major live sporting events, Legends is a landmark in Pattaya for excellence.

LEGENDS POOL & SPORTS BAR

Address 324/10, Pattaya Klang Soi 5, Pattaya, Chonburi 20150, Thailand Phones 0898 171 084, 0929 302 595, 038 412 955, 0806 312 366 Facebook legends.pattaya, web-site www.legendspoolpattaya.com, e-mail info@legendspoolpattaya.com