Pattaya City Uncovered November 2014 by Pattaya City Uncovered

November 2014

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Pattaya By Day & Night

Pattaya Living

Pattaya Restaurants

Pattaya Real estate

November to Remember @ The Stones House 3 French Restaurants to Explore

Smile with the World - German Dental Clinic Jomtien Property - Emerging Markets

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The Mayfair showroom and sales office is now open on location, on Pratumnak Road situated between Soi 5 and Soi 6, you can also contact our Sales Manager Danny Brooks on 08 300 68 008 or Lynne Hannah on 086 161 5841 The Mayfair Showroom and Sales Office is open daily from 10am-6pm

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06 LOCAL INFORMATION

Social Media & Where To Find Us

Editor Talk

07 PATTAYA BY DAY 09 Pattaya Arts and Museum Daytrip 10 Discovering the World with Sunny Online Travel 12 Abunawas Merry Inn Hotel Close to Walking Street 13 5 Most Popular Pattaya Attractions 14 Discover Diving with Pattaya Dive Centre 16 Useful Tips - Thailand Q&A

Well it’s that time of the year again as we begin to move into the high-season tourist months in Pattaya. Everyone is excited and ready for the influx of international holidaymakers that makes Pattaya such a special place to visit at this time of the year. Although the past few months have been a trying time for those of us who live in Thailand, it’s all about to take off and hit the ceiling in the lead up to Christmas and New Year.

17 PATTAYA RESTAURANTS 18 Upscale Italian Cuisine @ Al Porto Italian Restaurant 19 The Authentic Face of Italian Cuisine @ Ristorante L’Italiano 20 Seafood and Sea-view Spectacular @ Russian Café Seafood Restaurant 21 3 French Restaurants to Explore 22 Sample the Best International Flavors in the City @ News Cafe 23 International Cuisine @ New Nordic’s News Steak & Grill 24 LIVV Bakery Café - Bringing Modern Chic to Pattaya 26 Fraser’s Restaurant & Sports Bar - FOOD, DRINK & LIVE SPORTS 28 Live Sport and Good Times @ Punch & Judy 30 Experience the Blue Olive Restaurant 32 Sample the Atmosphere at Pig & Whistle Jomtien 34 Charming Italian Cuisine @ Acqua Vino Italian Restaurant

37 PATTAYA LIVING 38 Live Sport & Pool At Legends Pool & Sports Bar 40 High Season Fun At Rum Dum Bar 41 What’s On in Pattaya 42 Magna Carta - Foreign Condominium Ownership in Thailand 44 Acorn Distribution - Market Leaders in Meat Distribution 46 Vision & Comfort with Euro Optic 48 Smile With The World - German Dental Clinic 50 Siam Secure - Better To Be Safe Than Sorry 52 Pattaya Crocodile Kids Charity 04

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We definitely have a November to remember for you guys this month. If you are a fan of culinary excellence, we have a fantastic selection of restaurant reviews from our usual favorites such as Punch & Judy, Fraser’s and Blue Olive. But in this edition, we have some new eateries for you to sample such as the classy Livv Bakery Café on Soi Khao Talo, L’Italiano and La Porto on Walking Street, not forgetting the Aqua Vino Restaurant at Na Jomtien, News Steak and Grill, New Nordic Steak and Grill and the Russian Café.

53 PATTAYA BY NIGHT 54 November To Remember @ The Stones House 56 Fever Discotheque - Pattaya’s Newest and Most Exciting Nightclub 57 Experience Loy Krathong - 6th November 2014 58 The Pier @ Walking Street - European Dance Club in Pattaya 59 Red Square Bar - Cool and Chic in the Heart of Walking 64 60 Rolling Live 3 Bar on Soi 8

63 PATTAYA REAL ESTATE 68 Jomtien Property - Emerging Markets 72 Luxury Lifestyles @ The Mayfair Condominiums

If you are seeking a quality dentist when here on holiday, the German Dental Clinic is a great choice. Or maybe you have some optical problems you need fixing, in which you can find out about Euro Optics. As always, we are bringing you the best real estate options in the city such as Mayfair Condominiums and Jomtien Property, alongside some cool nightlife establishments, and our usual selection of attractions to visit in the daytime. For a comprehensive guide of the best things to see and do in the city, day or night, Pattaya City Uncovered delivers every time. We only deal with the best local businesses in Pattaya, so rest assured everything we recommend in the city is a dead cert. Have a great time in Pattaya during a November to remember and we hope to see you again in the very near future. PattayaCityUncovered.com

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DISTRIBUTION, SOCIAL MEDIA, & TV COVERAGE Over the last 6 month’s Pattaya City Uncovered has established itself as Pattaya’s Premier Tourist Magazine, and we are now very proud to announce some new initiatives and FREE add-ons that will put even more of a distance between us and our competitors. We are working every day to improve the service we provide, so that businesses are promoted in a professional manner to the thousands of tourists visiting the city every month. As of September’s issue the magazines distribution, social media campaigns, and FREE add-ons will be as follows:

We have a team of “Pattaya City Uncovered Bikini Girls” who will giving out magazines at both Pattaya Beach Road, and Jomtien Beach when there are events on (such as volleyball, beach football, music festivals, markets etc).

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Door to Door also distribute the magazine with food deliveries.

3000 hard copies are printed each month and are distributed to all of the 125 locations listed below. We exclusively sponsor ALL of the Tourist information Brochure stands located around the city and in the 4/5 star hotels.

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WheRe yOu Can Find us! 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 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 Shooters Bar Pattaya Soi 7 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

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Boxing World Suk Rd. Curry & Chips Pratumnak Rd. 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. Global Top Group Thappraya Rd. Pattaya Realty Tip Plaza Alan Bolton Property The Avenue Party Girls Romphomarket Jimmy’s Den Romphomarket Oz Burger Romphomarket Ma Mak Bar Romphomarket Rin’s Bar Romphomarket 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 Masters Developer 3rd 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 Sweethearts Guesthouse Soi Boukoi 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 Buffalo Bar Third Road Joker Bar Beach Road Eurostar Restaurant Jomtiem Beach Caddy Shack Restaurant Soi 8 Threppasit Road Pattaya Boat Charter Ocean Marina Pattaya Dive Centre Beach Road Pattaya

Pattaya Rent A Bike Pratumnak Road The Booze Lounge Bar Soi LK Metro The Booze Lounge Bar Soi Buakhao Robin’s Nest Restaurant Soi Dianna Inn, Second Rd. Caption’s Cove Restaurant Thepprasit Rd The Chow Box Restaurant Thappraya Rd. 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 Al Porto Restaurant, Bali Hai Pier New Nordic Bistro Pratumnak Soi 4 Sunny Online Travel 3rd Road Aqua Vina Restaurant Opposite Ambassador Hotel Country Road Bar Rompho Complex

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PATTAYA ARTS & MUSEUM DAYTRIP

hailand has a very desirable arts and crafts industry with not only lots of locally made handicrafts available to buy, but also some fantastic art galleries and museums that give the city another dimension. Pattaya is not all about just bars and girls, you know! Please see a full daytrip itinerary that takes in the best art galleries and museums in the city.

perfect for all the family. Taking you through the history of teddy bears and even elaborate themed sets such as the dinosaur age featuring a vast array of cuddly friends, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize how much teddy bears have impacted modern culture. Take your wife and kids along for this wholesome family attraction.

9:30am - art in Paradise Art in Paradise is probably Pattayaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular museum, and definitely the only 3-Dimensional art gallery in the city. This steaming hot attraction is a great place to visit to enjoy a new kind of art. The photo opportunities are simply awesome as the paintings seem to jump out of the wall in true 3-D fashion. Located on Pattaya 2nd Road, and set over 5,800sqm, this is a great way to start your day.

3:30pm - Bottle art Museum If you are looking for quirkiness, the Bottle Art Museum, located on Sukhumvit Road, is the best choice. This weird and wonderful attraction displays painstakingly constructed models of boats, houses and famous landmarks from all over the world. Here you will see scale models of windmills from Holland, ornate Japanese pagodas and more than a few boats from pretty much everywhere! Originally started by a Dutch expat bottle art enthusiast, the Bottle Art Museum has since outgrown its premises and been passed on to a new owner.

www.artinparadise.co.th 12:30pm - Teddy Bear Museum The Teddy Bear Museum, located on Pattaya Beach Road, is one of the newest Pattaya attractions,

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he world of the high-street travel agent has rapidly changed over the course of the past decade, largely due to the growth of the internet and the rapid-response nature of the modern world. Nowadays, online travel agents such as Sunny Online Travel, located in the heart of Pattaya, have moved and evolved with the times, to bring you the sleekest and most convenient platform to book every part of your Thailand holiday and beyond. Sunny Online Travel, located on Soi 22 just off Pattaya 3rd Road, specializes in booking both domestic and international airline tickets, and finding you the best accommodation rates throughout the city, more cost-effective than even Agoda or booking.com. Providing you with the most affordable prices is where Sunny Online Travel stands out from the crowd, and we all like a bargain, right? No point paying more than you have to! Whether you are seeking flights, hotel accommodation, tours and excursions, travel insurance, or even holiday villa rentals, Sunny Online Travel is the most competitive tour agent around. Pay in Cash In the world of revolving credit, it is difficult to book anything without a credit card, which is one of the binds of living in the modern internet age. People still like to pay with cold cash, and if that is your preference, get down to the Sunny Online offices and pay directly with money instead of using a credit card. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheaper too with no hidden charges from the card companies. Touring Thailand and Beyond Although Sunny Online Travel is located in Pattaya, they offer flights, accommodation and tours across

every major tourist destination in Thailand, and also further afield. Maybe you fancy flying on to Malaysia, as Sunny have some great travel promotions in the region. Their automated booking engine ensures you can find the best and most affordable prices for flights to any destination in the world in quick time. Discovering Pattaya with Sunny Online Travel When you are in Pattaya and want to explore the city and its surroundings, a high quality tour agent is desperately needed. But just because there are many tour agents on every corner in the city, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean they offer the best services and expertise. Sunny Online Travel is known for their local knowledge in Pattaya, so if you want book a round of golf, explore the best attractions in the region or are seeking tickets and transportation to shows in and around the city, Sunny is one of the most reputable and trusted tour agents in Pattaya. One visit to their offices on Soi 22 of 3rd Road will ensure all your tours and excursion are quickly taken care of. Whether you are seeking international or domestic flights, the best prices for accommodation that are even more affordable than Agoda, or you simply want to organize trips and excursions when you are in Pattaya, Sunny Online Travel is the place to visit.

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Now you are here on holiday in Pattaya, you need to make the most of your limited time in the city. You need to find the best attractions at the first time of asking, so let Pattaya City Uncovered guide you through the most popular tourist attractions in the city in no particular order. Tiffany Ladyboy Cabaret Show Everyone loves a good show, and that’s what you get at Tiffany’s, with a twist of course! As the first ever ladyboy cabaret show in Southeast Asia with over 28 years stage experience, the show is tasteful, fun and spectacular. The costumes and performances come to create an extravaganza the like that is unparalleled in the city. It’s not seedy at all, and is more akin to a London stage show than anything else. It’s a great night of fun, so don’t miss out.

If you are looking for a hotel with a prime location close to Walking Street, the Abunawas Merry Inn Hotel is just what you are seeking. Imagine waking in the morning, taking a few steps outside the hotel and being directly amidst the action, which is even better if you are a nightlife culture vulture. That’s exactly why you need to book at the Merry Inn Hotel next time you visit the city.

available to guests and a restaurant downstairs that is a great place to have a spot of breakfast to fill you up for the day ahead or an evening meal to keep you going through the night. If you are seeking a hotel in the heart of the action, just a 2-minute stroll from Walking Street, with clean and tidy rooms for amazing value for money, the Abunawas Merry Inn Hotel is the one for you.

Known as an extremely clean and friendly hotel with some of the best value-for-money prices in Pattaya, the Abunawas Hotel in Pattaya has been around for over a decade, and is one of the most established in the city. The staff are friendly and the location in the heart of the city center ensures within a short walk you can be at the beach, bars and the choice of hundreds of international restaurants that ply their trade on Walking Street. The clean and comfortable rooms have televisions, air-conditioning, double beds, mini-bars and ensuite bathrooms. There is also free Wi-Fi internet 12

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Merry Inn Hotel

363/14 Moo 10 Soi 16, Walking Street, Pattaya, Bang Lamung, 20150 Tel: 038 429 450

Nong Nooch Gardens Located out towards Bangsaray, Nong Nooch Gardens is a giant theme park, perfect for wholesome family fun. With daily cultural shows, restaurants, accommodation, and truly beautiful gardens, this classy botanical park is set over 2.4sqkm and is great for a full day out. Ideal for those travelling with families, Nong Nooch is fun for all the family, no matter what age. Underwater World Pattaya Underwater World Pattaya is the city’s only aquarium, located on Sukhumvit Road near the Jomtien turn-off. Known as one of the largest modern aquariums in Asia, with a sub-aqua tunnel divided into three sections: Coral Reef, Shark and Ray, and the Giant Siam, which showcases over 200 varieties of marine species. The aquarium is not a just a fun family experience, but is also good in an educational sense. As one of the most visited attractions in the city, Underwater World is a must-visit attraction. Ripley’s Believe It or Not Located on the third floor of Royal Garden Plaza, Ripley’s Believe It or Not is one of the most unique attractions in the city. Inspired by the books of the same name by Robert Leroy, Ripley’s is like a museum and entertainment world rolled into one, with more than 300 exhibits amidst 10 galleries. In the entertainment zone you will find a Motion Master Theater with flight simulation technology, the Infinity Maze, Ripley’s 4D Moving Theatre and Ripley’s Haunted Adventure and Tussauds Wax Museum. This is the ultimate family attraction in Pattaya. PattayaCityUncovered.com

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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. Whether you are seeking entry-level courses or something more in-depth, Pattaya Dive Centre is the only place to visit in the city.

DISCOVER DIVING WITH PATTAYA DIVE CENTRE

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 over 25 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

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yourself with the most reputable dive centre on the Eastern Seaboard. Discover Scuba and entry-Level Courses Sometimes in life we need a bit of a push or some inspiration to do something new. Did you ever want to try scuba diving but never had the opportunity? Not only is discovering scuba diving with Pattaya Dive Centre a great way to learn something new, but it’s also fun and easy. It doesn’t matter if you are looking to enjoy a single day of scuba diving or you are seeking a PADI lifetime certificate, as Pattaya Dive Centre cater for all tastes and requirements. 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

Daytrip Tours Pattaya Dive Centre offer the best selection of dive trips in and around the Gulf of Thailand, and it doesn’t matter even if you are in Bangkok and want to get away for a couple of days as Pattaya is only 2 hours from the metropolis. Take a dive trip out to the beautiful Samae San Islands. During the months of November, December and January are the best times of the year to explore the Gulf with the calmest waters and best dive conditions aboard Pattaya Dive Centre’s boats: the Nautigirl and Sirens of the Deep. Utilizing the services and expertise of the most trusted and reliable dive centre in the city is important, especially in terms of safety. When seeking out diving options in Pattaya, only settle for the best with Pattaya Dive Centre.

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Between Soi 10 and 11, Pattaya Beach Road Phone: +6638422133 Website: www.divecentrepattaya.com PattayaCityUncovered.com

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Q: are the staff who work in the small roadside massage parlors fully trained, and would it be safe for me to take a massage there? A: If you are looking for a ‘proper’ massage in the hands of a fully trained specialist, it would be recommended for you to visit a real spa or health club to ensure you receive the best services possible. The roadside massage shops are very hit and miss, although they are quite cheap – but you get what you pay for. Q: In case of emergencies, what standard are the hospitals? A: bearing in mind you will have holiday insurance which covers medical bills from accidents or illness; you will most likely be treated in one of the nation’s international hospitals. This is ideal, because the international hospitals can be akin to glorified hotels with private rooms and extensive food menus. The facilities in Thailand’s international hospitals are more than likely better than those of your own country – they really are that good. Q: I am already in Thailand but I didn’t ingest any malaria tablets before I can. Will this course me any problems? A: Unless you are visiting the North of Thailand or marshland areas, there is no need to take malaria tablets. 16

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Livv Bakery Café see page 24

Q: Will I need to speak Thai to get by? A: In all the major tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin, you will easily get by just using English. However, if you are travelling across the country through rural areas and Thai towns, you will struggle to converse, so some kind of translation book might be a good idea, just in case you find yourself in a squeeze. Q: I was thinking about using the bus service from Phuket to Bangkok, is that a suitable option for my travels? A: The Thailand bus network is very efficient and far reaching. Buses from Phuket to Bangkok (and vice versa) run all day into the evening. Most people opt for the overnight VIP bus, many of which leave from 4pm to 7pm. There are many different companies offering VIP buses for prices ranging between 500 baht to 1,200 baht. This will ensure you get to Bangkok bus station early the next morning. Q: Can I just turn up in a Thailand beachside destination on spec and find accommodation? A: Generally speaking, yes, of course. However, during the high season months of November to April (especially Christmas and New Year) you might find yourself stranded without a bed for the night. The rest of the year, you will easily find accommodation on spec in places such as Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Hua Hin.

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The Authentic Face of Italian Cuisine @ Ristorante L’Italiano

cross Pattaya, there are many Italian restaurants, but if you seek the highest quality with the most stylish interior and fine-dining atmosphere, treat yourself to a special night at Al Porto Italian Restaurant. At Al Porto, they create Italian culinary art, with dishes presented with exquisite elegance and aesthetic brilliance. This is not your normal Italian restaurant! Bringing a new upscale and chic dining experience to the Pattaya culinary scene, Al Porto has already received the prestigious Excellence Award from TripAdvisor and was lauded in the Thailand Tattler for being one of the best restaurants in Thailand in 2014. Seating 220 people across three areas: air-conditioned room, semi-air-conditioned room and the outdoor terrace, the interior design is stylish, exuding a timeless charm with modern flair. Serving traditional and sumptuous seafood dishes, awe-inspiring appetizers, imported Italian cheese, authentic Italian pizzas, imported steaks from Australia and homemade Italian desserts such as tiramisu and panna cotta, the dishes are

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prepared with love and tenderness and served with artistic flair. With over 100 wines from the best regions in the world, the price of vino at Al Porto is as competitive as can be found in Pattaya. They focus mainly on the food, with wine just being a compliment to the cuisine, so the prices are excellent value. Located at Bali-Hai Pier just off Walking Street, the location is right in the heart of the action. There is lots of parking behind Mixx Disco where you can park your car with ease with the restaurant just a 1-minute walk away. Bringing artistic Italian cuisine directly to your palate in the heart of Pattaya, treat yourself to something special by visiting Al Porto Italian Restaurant.

Al Porto • Italian Restaurant

Address: 311/16 M. 10, Bali Hai Plaza, Pattaya 20150 Chonburi, Thailand. Tel: +66-38-425030 Fax: +66-38-425020 Mob: +66-81-7238607 Website: http://www.alportopattaya.com

uthentic Italian cuisine has real heart and soul. Indeed, the flavors, the way the food is prepared, and the love involved with cooking such hearty food is what makes it one of the world’s most popular cuisine styles. If you are in Pattaya and want to sample the best in the city, Ristorante L’Italiano in the heart of Walking Street is the ultimate Italian restaurant for those who want to treat their taste buds. Serving sumptuous Italian cuisine from classic to something with a more modern twist, L’Italiano is something to behold. The restaurant has been around for over a decade, although the location has changed, whether you are seeking authentic Italian flavors with a twist, or somewhere to eat quality cuisine while watching the beautiful Pattaya sunset on their outdoor terrace, just footsteps from the sea. Located just a short walk from the Beach Road entrance on Walking Street, the restaurant serves cuisine that spans the entire length and breadth of Italy, with authentic Italian pizzas, delicious pasta dishes, imported steaks from Australia and approximately 50 wine brands from across Italy. Although there are some new and modern dishes on the menu, the restaurant still serves all the classic Italian dishes you come to expect from one of the best restaurants in the city.

Dine out on the terrace looking towards the Gulf or within the stylish air-conditioned main restaurant area. There are also televisions showcasing all live sporting events. If you are somewhere at a bar on Walking Street, L’Italiano can deliver their food directly to you. The food is simple, flavorsome and uncomplicated like all great Italian cuisine. The flavors speak for themselves. There are also many Thai food dishes on the menu, perfect if you are dining with your Thai wife or friends. The restaurant opens from 4pm daily, just in time to catch the beautiful Pattaya sunset for a romantic meal.

Ristorante L’Italiano

Address: 94/7 M. 10, Walking Street, Pattaya 20260, Chonburi, Thailand Open from 4.00 PM to 02.00 PM every day Website: http://www.ristoranteitalianopattaya.com PattayaCityUncovered.com

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SEAFOOD & SEA-VIEW SPECTACULAR

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@ RUSSIAN CAFÉ SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

hen you visit Thailand on holiday, one of the most desired cuisine types is seafood. Depending on where you live in the world, seafood can be very expensive, but in Thailand it is very affordable and also some of the tastiest, freshest and best prepared seafood in the world with no exceptions. The Russian Café Seafood Restaurant, located ocean-side in the heart of Walking Street is the place we all go in the city because it merges not only affordable prices and amazing seafood dishes, but also the largest and best outdoor terrace overlooking the beauty of the bay, right beneath your feet. Sounds amazing, right? That’s exactly what it is. With an indoor dining area and the largest outdoor sea-view terrace of any other establishment in Pattaya, the only thing better than the expansive views looking out towards the

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sailing boats in the crystal waters of the Gulf of Thailand . There are actually 10 tables that sit out literally over the sea on stilts, which really does personify the ultimate atmosphere in which to devour the freshest seafood the city has to offer. Whether you are seeking out delicacies such as lobster, tiger prawns, the meatiest shrimps or vast selection of fishy favorites such as the local White and Red Snapper, not forgetting the delicious grouper of course, the seafood at the Russian Café is as good as anything you will find anywhere in the world. Merging a spectacular sea-view environment with the freshest seafood of all, at affordable prices that simply can’t be beaten, the Russian Café in the heart of Walking Street, located beneath Fever Discotheque, is your premier choice in the city.

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147/1 Moo 10, Walking Street Nongprue, Banglamung Pattaya, Chonburi Tel : 038 428813 or 038 710984 Fax : 038 710983

French cuisine is known as the most stylish in the world, as the base of the best and most 3-star Michelin restaurants in the world. Known for their usage of the finest, freshest and highest quality ingredients you can find, French cuisine is almost akin to art than actual food. If you are a lover of fine French food or want to try it out for the first time when on holiday, please see 3 of the best French restaurants in Pattaya. Caprice Restaurant & Bar Located in the Royal Cliff Hotel on Phra Tamnuk Road in Pattaya, the Caprice Restaurant & Bar represents fine dining at its very best. Although French cuisine is a staple in the restaurant’s menu, they also have some exotic Thai and European fusion dishes, which always makes for an interesting experience. A former winner of the Thailand Tatler’s Best restaurant & Wine Spectator award, this is a restaurant that combines a stylish French and fusion menu with within a romantic and cool setting. www.royalcliff.com/restaurants/caprice Casa Pascal Located on Pattaya 2nd Road, near to the Avenue Shopping Mall, Casa Pascal is a restaurant whose name always pops up when discussing the best restaurants in the city full stop, never mind about their French cuisine! With a stylish interior and atmosphere, taking you right back to gay Paris, Casa Pascal is all about quality. Although the menu does have some Italian and international favorites, their main focus is on expertly prepared and produced French dishes that never sacrifice authenticity or quality. www.restaurant-in-pattaya.com

L’arc Restaurant Situated in the heart of Jomtien Complex, L’Arc Restaurant has garnered a fantastic reputation for its stylish French menu. The selective and stylish décor sparks emotion before you even begin to dine. French classics such as roasted Camembert honey and rabbit chasseur bring you those famous French flavors. The menu is adventurers and the flavor profiles are unique. Give your palate a treat by making a trip to L’Arc Restaurant in Jomtien. Contact: L’Arc is open from 6pm until late and is closed on Wednesdays, and is located near Venue Cabaret in Jomtien Complex. Well worth a visit! Telephone: 038 251 921 or 084 564 4626.

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Sample the Best International Flavors in the City @ News Steak and Grill

International Cuisine @ New Nordic’s News Steaks & Grill

hose people who have lived or holidayed in Pattaya for extended periods will already know the name News Steak and Grill. Indeed, News Steak and Grill has long been one of the region’s best restaurants, located in the heart of Jomtien on Thappraya Road, with Swedish owners, bringing you the best international flavors in Pattaya and Jomtien.

f you have ever visited Pratumnak Hill Soi 4, you will know all about the New Nordic area, culminating in condominium projects that combine together to create a village for its residents. One of the newest additions to the village, and definitely the most exciting, is the New Nordic Steak and Grill, brought to you by the same people instrumental in the success that is News Steak and Grill in Jomtien.

Set within an elegant and stylish interior design that is both modern and timeless, the restaurant creates an upscale ambience and the highest quality of food and services that will rival any other restaurant in Thailand.

With sumptuous starters that include salads and soups, exquisite pasta dishes, burgers, imported steaks, tasty seafood, and delicious desserts, News Steak and Grill is the standard-bearer for international cuisine in Pattaya. Although the restaurant is upscale, it is never pretentious, appealing to all holidaymakers, so you can even dine in your T-shirt and shorts. 22

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Those of you who have visited News Steak and Grill before will already know of the quality international food that has made the restaurant and its owners well known in the city.

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306/89 Chateau Dale Plaza, Moo.12 Thappraya Rd, Pattaya City, Nongprue, Banglamung Chonburi 20150 Thailand Phone: 038 - 26 71 74 or 088 201 66 28 Website: http://www.newssteaks.com

New Nordic Steak and Grill is a quaint and informal affair, with indoor and outdoor seating, located in the heart of the New Nordic Village and bringing the best in international flavors directly to your plate. With a great choice of sandwiches, breakfasts, steaks and main course meals, when you are seeking stylish cuisine on Pratumnak Hill amidst an informal setting, the New Nordic Steak and Grill awaits.

Open from 8am until 11pm every day, sample a cocktail by the swimming pool or try their amazing ‘2 Meals for the Price of 1’ special every Wednesday where you can buy 1 meal from the menu and get another one of the same or lesser value for FREE! New Nordic Steak and Grill is something new and delicious on Pratumnak Hill, bringing you the best international flavors in the city, courtesy of the 5-star News Steak and Grill team, so be sure not to miss out on this high-quality new restaurant.

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with Norwegian salmon served with lettuce and dille, which created an explosion of flavor on my taste buds.

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We chose the Next Surf and Turf Canadian Lobster and Black Angus Tenderloin, served with mash, vegetables and mushroom sauce. This tasty dish was cooked to perfection, beautifully presented like a work of art, catapulting my palate to another dimension.

hen you are a fan of not only high-quality cuisine, but also a stylish environment to match, it can be difficult to find an establishment that combines them both with perfection, especially in Pattaya. This week we stumbled upon a hidden gem that created a memorable evening, not only for its food, but also for its ambient and chic environment. The Livv Bakery Cafe, located in East Pattaya on Soi Khao Talo, is worth a special journey, even if you don’t live on the ‘Darkside’ of Pattaya. Stepping foot in Livv for the first time, the ultramodern interior creates a certain elegance where you could be in a trendy restaurant/bistro of any major city in the world, although the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, just like being in your own living room. I immediately realized that Livv is more like an upscale restaurant than a bakery.

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Trying to decide my main course created something of a conundrum because there was so much choice. Do we go for a sandwich or baguette, a classic homemade pasta dish or do we leap into the grill and sample one of Livv’s delicious steaks imported from Canada? Choices, choice… choices!

There are no other restaurants in Pattaya that manage to create a modern yet informal dining experience. Indeed, the owners at Livv, who are very passionate about food, founded the restaurant because they were accustomed to the finer culinary nuances and couldn’t find something in Pattaya that matched their desires. Scouring the menu, Livv serve a delicious choice of health conscious breakfasts, although I decided to try the delicious Salmon Egg with Crispy Livv toast

The only Tomahawk Steak in Pattaya Outside of the Marriot Hotel in Bangkok, no-one else in Thailand serves the gut-busting yet flavorsome 1.2kg Tomahawk Steak. For those of you who don’t know, the Tomahawk Steak is a Bone-In Rib Steak with the entire rib bone intact. The Tomahawk, being a Rib Steak, has the largest amount of muscle fat, making it the most flavorful steak. Livv Bakery Café has brought something to the city that no other restaurant can offer, so if you are a meat-lover and want to try something unique, the Tomahawk Steak is the one for you. Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial Sample the world’s first ever champagne designed to be enjoyed over ice with Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial. This is a blend developed from the Moet’s signature crus, to intensify the taste experience of icy freshness and powerful aromas of tropical fruits. You won’t find this anywhere else in Pattaya, so it’s worth a special visit to Livv Bakery just to try this new and exciting Champagne. Livv Bakery Café is a stylish oasis in East Pattaya, serving a delicious selection of homemade cakes, authentic coffee brands such as the world-renowned Illy Coffee and benefitting from the best customer service as all their staff speak very good English. Dine with style at Livv Bakery Café on Soi Khao Talo and treat yourself to something special. Livv Bakery Cafe Pattaya Khao Talo (Opposite of Soi 14) Tel: (+66) 085-396-6911 Email: livvpattaya@gmail.com PattayaCityUncovered.com

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SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT

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f you have been living or holidaying in Jomtien, you already know that it’s a great place for restaurants and nightlife, with lots of choice. Fraser’s Restaurant and Sport’s Bar in Jomtien has now been open for 6 months, and has already made a name for itself as the place to go in Jomtien for live sports, gut-busting food, friendly banter and a few cheeky beers. The thing you notice when first stepping foot in Fraser’s is its friendly atmosphere. The bar’s owner, Stewart ‘Froggy’ Fraser, grew up in a small country town in Victoria, Australia, inspired by the local pub where his mum, Dotty, worked in the kitchen. As a self-confessed sports junkie, it was a natural progression to create a sports bar that incorporates everything Froggy leaned as a young man. Dotty’s Home Cooked Roast We all know about the vast amount of choices in Pattaya for traditional Sunday Roasts, but what about a home-cooked roast dinner every day? Dotty’s Home Cooked Roast for 6-8 people is available at Fraser’s every day (just give Stewart a days notice) with a choice of either Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Turkey or pork, served with all the trimmings & you can take home the leftovers. Gut-Busting Breakfasts The only way to start your day on holiday is with a filling breakfast that sets you up for a busy day exploring the region. Fraser’s opens at 8am in the morning and has a filling selection of breakfasts

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such as the Fraser’s Big Breaky for just 175 THB that comes with 2 rashes of bacon, eggs, sausage, hash brown, baked beans, sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and toast. There are some special breakfasts available too that include a Bacon & Egg Baguette, Eggs Benedict, and Steak, Egg and Chips. Just around the corner from Fraser’s is the bus station that takes you to the airport. So if you have a spare hour before your bus leaves or have just arrived by bus Fraser’s is the place for some breakfast. New Special Dishes Menu Fraser’s have recently updated its menu & added a new special dishes section & a cake display that you can take advantage of any day of the week. There delivery service will also start this month with Free delivery in the Jomtien area.

Live Sporting events in November As always, Fraser’s is the place you visit in Jomtien for all the major live sporting events taking place across the globe. During November, you can keep abreast of the latest English Premier League (EPL) football matches, the Melbourne Cup in Australia, Four Nations Rugby League, Rugby Union Internationals, Formula One Grand Prix races, the Tennis ATP World Finals in London, Davis Cup Tennis, One Day Cricket Internationals.

Sunday Family Fun Day Every Sunday, bring the wife and kids along to Fraser’s for the Sunday Family Fun Day with an all-day BBQ from Midday. The kids can play in the funhouse and have lots of things to do while you and the wife relax and enjoy a beer and some food.

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Food & Drink Nothing lubricates the wheels of watching live sport than imported alcoholic beverages and gut-busting British food. With a great value daily specials board, extremely filling English Breakfasts, one of the best Traditional Sunday Roasts in Pattaya and a food menu that provides pasta dishes, Indian curries, steaks, sandwiches and snacks and British favorites such as Fish & Chips, Bangers and Mash and Beef Stew, the food is

LIVE SPORT AND GOOD TIMES @ PUNCH & JUDY

hen we go on holiday, it’s in our nature to ensure we have somewhere to watch all the major sporting events because the world doesn’t come to a grinding halt just because we are visiting Pattaya. It’s only natural for human beings to seek out a ‘safe-house’ on holiday, a bar or a pub to mix with other likeminded souls to watch live sport and generally have a great time. The Punch & Judy Pub, located on Soi 8 off Thepprasit Road, is your home away from home when on holiday in Pattaya. Live Sport in Pattaya It’s hard to quantify what it is that makes watching sport so addictive, however, even since the time of Ancient Greece we have been fascinated by competition. The Punch & Judy Pub is the spiritual home of live sports in Jomtien, showcasing all major sporting events, such as the EPL English Premier League football, where every televised game is shown at Punch, all with English commentary.

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Lots of local expats and holidaymakers come to Punch to watch the football, creating an exciting and fun atmosphere. Whether you are into Rugby, Aussie Rules, Golf, Cricket, Tennis or any major sport, all the events are live at Punch & Judy, so make sure you pop in to keep abreast of the current affairs in the sporting world.

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unbelievable. The drink menu includes imported beers such as Magners, Boddingtons, Guinness, Old Speckled Hen, Stella, Heineken, Tiger and Fosters, alongside a great choice of cocktails. When you are seeking that magical mixture of live sport, imported alcoholic beverages and tasty food in Pattaya, the Punch & Judy Pub is the ultimate choice. 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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Experience the Blue Olive Restaurant

If you are a food connoisseur or simply like to try something new, a visit to the Blue Olive Restaurant, located just off Soi 8 of Thepprasit Road, is essential. If you have never sampled their international flavors with a Mediterranean twist, you are missing out on something special. Merging perfectly balanced flavor profiles, an elegant interior and high quality service, Blue Olive is currently setting itself apart from the rest. The Blue Olive Restaurant has undergone a revamp over the past few months, evolving their menu to another level. Keeping in line with its zesty Mediterranean roots, but adding a new and exciting edge to their menu, even if you have visited Blue Olive before, it’s time you did again to sample the new changes.

In with the new… The new changes to the menu have given new life to the restaurant, incorporating fresh homemade pasta and ravioli dishes, alongside some fantastic new appetizers such as Homemade Spring Rolls, Salmon Tempura and Homemade Minestrone Soup. Using only the highest quality of ingredients, the proof is in the taste, which you will immediately notice when sampling the delicious Beef Carpaccio. There is nothing that personifies classic Mediterranean cuisine like the new and tasty Paella dish on the menu that brings the Med directly to your taste

buds. Try out the fresh flavors of their world-class imported Norwegian Cod. There are brand new specials on the menu every day, alongside many old favorites such as the Italian Starter Platter with Parma Ham, Salami, Stuffed Peppers, Parmesan Cheese, Anti Pasti and Bread, Imported Canadian Black Angus Beef and the impressive Lamb Shank.

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To round off your meal, you can try one of the new desserts, created by the new Italian consultant, such as Italian classics that include as Panna Cotta, Crème Brulee and Tiramisu. Maybe you have visited Blue Olive before, or maybe not, but either way it’s time to visit the restaurant again to sample their fresh and funky new flavors. With a classic yet unpretentious dining area and great new customer service values, you really need to make that special journey. Free Sangria Promotion If you are reading this article now and want to try Blue Olive’s fantastic cuisine, you can mention this article or bring it along to the restaurant, where you will receive one free glass of sangria.

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62/147 Moo 12 Theprasit Soi 8 Pattaya, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20150 Opening Times: 4pm until late Phone: 038 - 416 285 Email: kim@akatraders.com Website: www.blueolivethailand.com www.facebook.com/blueolivepattaya

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Steaks and Traditional Fish & Chips. Their traditional Sunday roasts start from just 225 THB with a choice of roast beef or pork with all the trimmings. The daily specials menu brings you a fantastic choice of value-for-money dishes every day, and if you are bringing along your Thai girlfriend or friend, there is a tasty Thai food menu available.

Sample the Atmosphere at Pig & Whistle Jomtien

Quality Pool Tables What many people don’t realize, even their long term customers, is that there is another bar area and function room upstairs that comes equipped with 2 high-quality Brunswick pool tables and a dart board. If you want to relax for the evening with a few beers, a game of pool and bit of live sports, the upstairs area is perfect for you. PLEASE NOTE: Whether you are a holidaymaker or expat, the Pig & Whistle are always on the lookout for pool players to join their team in the local pool league, which takes place every Thursday. Just pop in and let the staff know and they will give you the full details.

Hotel Rooms For Rent The location of the Pig & Whistle, right in the heart of Jomtien, is the perfect place to use as a hub to explore the area. Upstairs there are 6 nicely appointed rooms with double beds, ensuite bathrooms, air-conditioning and televisions, available to rent from the amazing value price of 850 THB per night. When you think about it, this is the ideal place to stay because you have one of the best bar/restaurants directly downstairs, lots of nightlife options right on the doorstep, and the beach is just a 3-minute walk, depending on how fast you walk of course! The Pig & Whistle name conjures up images of tasty value-for-money food that delivers every time, and their restaurant in Jomtien is a carbon copy of the original. So why not try it out and see what all the fuss is about.

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NEW MONDAY SPECIAL: Starting from Monday 3rd November, take advantage of the Chicken Korma Indian Curry special, served with steamed rice and nann bread for just 195 THB. Although you can order the curry on any day, the best special price is every Monday, so don’t miss out.

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f you have lived or holidayed in Pattaya, the Pig & Whistle is a long-standing name when it comes to high quality British restaurants throughout the city. For those of you who don’t realize, there is a second branch of the restaurant located on Thappraya Road in the heart of Jomtien, serving authentic and high quality British cuisine that more than lives up to the name. If you are seeking a filling breakfast, an evening meal, a place to come and have a few beers while

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watching live sporting events, or even if you fancy a game of pool, the Pig & Whistle in Jomtien is one of the best choices in the area. British Food Menu The Pig & Whistle is famous for their gut-busting British cuisine dishes. Start the day with one of their filling English Breakfasts that never fails to hit the spot. Choose from a sumptuous selection of pasta or steak dishes, sandwiches and English favourites such as Cottage Pie, Bangers & Mash, Gammon

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Charming Italian Cuisine @ Acqua Vino Italian Restaurant

modern charm, somewhere stylish in the heart of Na Jomtien to enjoy a meal or even for a coffee and a chat with friends. The restaurant is perfect for families or couples seeking classy food and a romantic setting. The menu is in English and Russian, so if you are one of our eastern-European brothers or sisters seeking out quality Italian cuisine, you know where to go.

Italian Cuisine enjoys some of the zestiest yet comforting flavors, keeping it simple and delicious. Acqua Vino’s owner, the affable Stefano, who is also an interior designer, has been in the restaurant business for many years across Central and Northern America, and this is actually his fourth restaurant in the Pattaya region alone. Bringing his own experience and flair to the restaurant, you won’t find a more friendly or accommodating eatery in the area.

The menu has a vast choice of appetizers and anti-pasti dishes, salads and soups, classic pasta dishes, authentic Italian pizzas with thin and crispy crusts, delicious hamburgers, international flavors and imported steaks from Australia. The dessert menu features some sumptuous homemade crepes that have to be tasted to be believed.

ost people like to try out something new and fresh. Indeed, without something different in life to experience, we will remain the same forever without ever moving forward. Something new and interesting for you to try out in the Pattaya region is the newly opened Acqua Vino Italian Restaurant, located in Na Jomtien opposite from the Ambassador Hotel, creating fresh and funky Italian cuisine within a modern and chic environment.

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Due to Stefano’s interior design roots, the layout and aesthetics of the restaurant create a sense of

Sample an Espresso to kick-start your day, or if it’s a bit later, maybe a nice liquor to spark your senses into action. There is an extensive wine list available, to compliment your meal.

Although Acqua Vino is located outside of the city at Na Jomtien, it’s a great place to visit on the way back from Bangsaray Beach or the attractions over near Silverlake Vineyard, or alternatively after you have visited Pattaya Floating Market. It’s even worth a special visit from Jomtien or Pattaya is you are looking to try something new and interesting. The restaurant can be found directly between Mimosa and the Honda dealership, opposite from the Ambassador Hotel. If you are unsure of the directions, you can call the contact phone number below.

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et’s be honest, it’s sport that makes the world go round, not electromagnetics or gravity, contrary to scientific beliefs. There are not many things that can bring the world to a halt like a major sporting event. Legend’s Pool & Sport Bar on the corner of Pattaya 3rd Road and Pattaya Klang is one of those unique establishments that offers both live and hands on sport to the city’s residents and holidaymakers. Live Sporting events in November When you are seeking one of the best places in Pattaya to watch live sporting events in Pattaya, especially EPL football, not many can survive on the same planet as Legends. Showcasing every televised live EPL game with English commentary, Legends is the place to go on Saturday nights for all your football fun. Lots of locals and tourists routinely come to Legends to watch the football and join in with other likeminded individuals that create a banter-filled atmosphere. So make sure you catch all the biggest football games throughout November at Legends.

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Other major sporting events throughout November include the Melbourne Cup in Australia, Four Nations Rugby League, Formula One Grand Prix races, the Tennis ATP World Finals in London, Davis Cup Tennis, England Vs Scotland at football and One Day Cricket between England and Sri Lanka. If you are a big boxing fan, November is set to be an exciting month with the Matchroom Sports card in Liverpool that sees a big grudge match between Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew. Another boxing spectacular from the UK also takes place in November, with the much awaited rematch between heavyweights Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora. Although the boxing bouts from the UK are televised early in the morning, Legends will be open to showcase them all. The Best Pool Tables in the City Most bars in the city have pool tables here and there, which is okay for a quick game when out partying, however, Legends takes their pool much more seriously. Sporting 11 Brunswick 9ft Metro Pro Tournament tables, with lots of space to relax

and enjoy your game, there is no better venue in the city totally dedicated to the game. If you are serious about your pool and want to meet likeminded people, Legends is the ultimate in the city for pool lovers. A new pool tournament is currently in the pipeline, so please keep an eye out for more information on the Legends’ website listed below.

Darts is one of the world’s quickest growing sports, and Legends is the only place in Pattaya that has dedicated areas just for darts fans. With specially designed ochies, there is no other place in the city that caters to darts and pool players. Get down to Legends Pool & Sports Bar to sample a few imported beers such as Peroni, watch all the EPL games and major sporting events, and to also have a game of pool or darts in the most conducive ambience in the city.

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HIGH SEASON FUN at Rum Dum Bar

f you take a look across the nightlife scene in Pattaya, there are lots of trendy bars appealing to the younger and cooler people living in and visiting the city. However, most people want to visit a bar that has real character, not only with its décor, but especially with its patrons and colorful characters. Rum Dum Bar, located in the Rompho Complex in Jomtien is a place where local expats come to break the bread, have a few drinks, and ultimately, have a laugh.

The bar has been in operation for almost 4 years, with the owner being in Thailand for over 10-years. Watching live sport is fun, but it’s much better when you are in a bar with other likeminded individuals. Keep abreast of all the major live sporting events such as English Premier League, NRL and AFL, golf, F1 and many more at Rum Dum. There are 5 flat-screen TVs to watch your favorite sports team. You can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi internet while sampling a fine choice of draught beers such as Stowford Press Cider and Brains SA Smooth Bitter. Whether you are looking for a few quiet beers, seeking to meet new friends, wanting to view live sports while downing a few beers, or are simply looking for somewhere interesting and colorful, the Rum Dum Bar in Jomtien is waiting for you.

If you are a tourist visiting the city for the first time, or an expat looking for a bar to call your home, Rum Dum was created with you guys in mind. The Rompho Complex in Jomtien is home to several beer bars within what some would say is one of the most vibrant and fun-filled nightlife zones in the city.

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What’s ON in Pattaya As we move towards high season, festivals and events in Pattaya start to become more prominent, so we have listed for you some of the best events for November 2014. Find out What’s On in Pattaya over the next month with Pattaya City Uncovered. on the crescent calm beach of Jomtien, Pattaya. It’s just a short drive from Bangkok, less than an hour from Suwannabhumi international airport, and only 15 minute from U-Tapao airport. With lots of boat exhibitions, food and drink stalls, yachting courses, live bands and much more, this is one of the best shows/festivals in the city during 2014.

Celebrate Loy Krathong in Pattaya Date: 6th November 2014 Venue: Pattaya and Jomtien Beaches Loy Krathong is one of the most colorful and famous festivals across Thailand. Float an homemade ‘Krathong’, which is basically a floral floating lantern, out into the bay at either Jomtien or Pattaya beaches. Setting a float adrift is a ritual that mimics casting away your mistakes and sins during the previous years with the aim of a new start for the coming year. This can also be a romantic thing for couples to do. The visuals of thousands of lanterns in the sea is a sight to behold. Rock on The Lake Music Festival 2014 Date: 22nd November 2014 Venue: Silverlake Vineyard Pattaya Rock on the Lake is a great new music festival to take place within the beautiful grounds of the Silverlake Vineyard over at Sattahip. The rock festival is on Saturday 22nd of November 2014, from 15.00pm onwards, with a number of the top multigenerational rockers in Thailand. If you love festivals and rock music, it’s like Christmas has come early.

a Christmas Carol @ Regent’s Date: 27-29 November 2014 Venue: Regent’s International School What’s the build up to Christmas without a good old fashioned pantomime? Regent’s International School will be the host of a family pantomime titled ‘A Christmas Carol’ set to take place between the 27th and 29th of November in the Global Theater at the school. The tickets are only 200 THB apiece and it is great fun for the family. Pattaya International Fireworks Festival Date: 28-29 November 2014 Venue: Pattaya Beach Road One of the most spectacular events in the Pattaya calendar is the International Fireworks Festival. Located in the bay, across from the Hilton, this will be two nights of excitement as teams from across the world come together to flex their pyrotechnic muscles with some of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the world.

Pattaya Boat Show 2014 Date: 27-30 November 2014 Venue: Ocean Marina Yacht Club The boat show at Ocean Marina Yacht Club is Pattaya’s premier marina resort complex, situated PattayaCityUncovered.com

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Foreign Condominium Ownership in Thailand By: Magna Carta Law Office

“Condominium” means the building where persons are able to hold ownership separately according to the section whereby each section consists of personal ownership in the property and joint ownership in common property. With the increasing rate of foreign regular visitors and retirees in Thailand, purchasing a condominium is gaining popularity. According to Thai Law, Non-Thai nationals are eligible to purchase condominium units in Thailand under the foreigners’ own names. However, there are still certain limitations as follows: FOREIGNER QUOTA Foreign ownership shall be granted upon proving that all the required documents presented are correct and provided that the ownership ratio held or to be held by the foreigner is not exceeding the “foreigner quota”. Only 49% of the total space of all units within a condominium building can be sold to foreigners and registered under their own names. This means that in any condominium project, Thai nationals must own at least 51% of the units by area. That is why, prior to selecting a condominium, a foreign buyer must first check the current ratio of foreign ownership in a condominium with the Juristic Person. FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTION CERTIFICATE The Foreign purchaser who does not have a Thailand residence permit shall be able to present an evidence of bringing foreign currency into the Kingdom to the amount not less than the price of the condominium unit in the form of a Foreign Exchange Transaction Certificate or Thor Thor Sam. This is a legal document issued by banks upon receipt of foreign currency into your bank account in Thailand. This must be requested from your bank when you are remitting funds to Thailand for the purpose of purchasing a condominium unit. In line with a foreigner’s acquisition of a property, it is Thailand government’s condition that the money used to pay for the purchase price must originate from an offshore source in the form of foreign currency. This certificate shall be presented to the officer at the land office where ownership of the condominium unit will be registered. Failure to comply with this requirement will prevent the registration of the property under the purchaser’s name. In the event that the money shall be transferred directly to the account of the property developer or your representative or lawyer, it is important that your name shows at one end of the transaction. Your name must appear as being the sender and the money must have been transferred from your own bank account. In cases wherein a foreigner plans to purchase, transfer and register in co-ownership with a Thai national, the foreigner only needs to remit half of the purchase price 42

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of the condominium in foreign currency. The other half of the condominium price can be paid in Thai currency as the Thai share of the co-ownership. Before you decide to buy your chosen property and before signing any contracts, it is practical to obtain a copy of the Rules and Regulations or By-Laws of the Condominium. According to the Condominium Act, the condominium Rules and Regulations should at least include the following main particulars: • Name of the condominium’s juristic person • Objectives • Location of office of juristic condominium • Amount of expenses or sinking fund of juristic condominium that the joint-owners shall have to pay in advance. • Management of common property • The use of personal property and common property • Ratio of the freehold in common property which each unit joint owner has as specified in condominium registration application • Expense ratio where the payment is shared by joint owners • Other statements prescribed under Ministerial Regulation Investing in real estate certainly involves huge amount of money. We cannot deny the fact that there are some fraudulent dealers and developers taking advantage of naive investors who can easily get victimized with unscrupulous deals. Therefore, investors are advised to take extra precaution before finalizing any transactions. You can consult a legal advisor to check all the papers for validity by conducting Due Diligence. It is a useful tool for estimating the status of a prospective project and the developer and this procedure is normally performed to confirm all material facts and legal parameters in regards to a sale or acquisition by investigation and evaluation of a potential investment. It is recommended that you have a lawyer in Thailand to review the contract drafted by the seller to ensure it is prepared with proper terms and conditions and meets the standard terms as required by relevant laws, and to confirm that the contract does not contain terms of any hidden cost and drawbacks. Your lawyer will also negotiate and discuss with the seller on your behalf for proposed changes until both parties mutually agree with the content of the final contract then set to meet for signing. The sale and purchase agreement for a condominium shall specify in detail the responsibilities of the buyer and the seller of the condominium. It covers among others the agreed price and payment schedule, transfer date, exact details of the condominium, responsibilities for transfer fees and taxes, warranties and matters relating to due diligence. PattayaCityUncovered.com

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Acorn Distribution Market Leaders in Meat Distribution

attaya is such a great place to live or holiday, not only because it’s a tropical paradise, which helps, but also because you can get anything you desire in terms of food and drink. All the best meat products you have become accustomed to in your life such as bacon, sausages and ham, Acorn Distribution delivers directly from their 1,200qm factory in Banglamung to some of the biggest major hotels in the city and some of its finest eateries. Acorn Distribution produces their own English-style sausages, bacon, ham and gammon for not only distribution throughout the Pattaya region, but domestically right across Thailand. Their facility is certified by GMP/FDA, using equipment imported from Europe, creating their products from receiving the raw pork, right through to production, packaging and distribution. Acorn Distribution is also the only company in Thailand that produces Smithfield’s Gourmet Meat Products, which includes a vast array of choice such as A-range of Dry Cured Traditional Bacon

& Gammon and Premium Types of British receipt sausages. They also supply Aussie/English Pies, English Cheddar Cheese, AUS/NZ Burgers, as well as a Range of imported Lamb and beef products. Acorn receive the ingredients directly from England, and then produce the finished product by using the exact recipe in their factory. Matthew Johnston Profile Matthew Johnston is part owner and Director of Operations at Acorn Distribution, with 13 years’ experience in the wholesale meat industry. Matt was first taught about the wholesale meat industry in Thailand by master butcher Wayne Harper, using his experience for Western Wholesale Meat now formally known as (WWM) in Jomtien and then moving

to Asia West Fine Food in Bangkok to help them set up their business system, and who are now known as one of the biggest meat distributors in Thailand selling to the likes of Big C, Makro and Tesco Lotus. After 4 years with Asia West, Matt decided to set up his own meat wholesale company in Pattaya

with a friend, naming the company, Matvic Wholesale Butchers, before rebranding 3 years ago to what is known today as Acorn Distribution. They have a massive 1,200sqm factory in Banglamung, distributing their exceptional meat products to many of the city’s finest restaurants such as The Sportsman, Robin’s Nest, Shenanigans Irish Pub, The Camel in Bang Chang, Jameson’s, Simple Simon, Punch & Judy, the Caddyshack and many more. Matt is known for his friendly attitude and interpersonal skills, dealing directly with his customers. And that’s why Matt and Acorn have such a fantastic reputation, not only in Pattaya, but right across Thailand. If you are a hotel or restaurant in Pattaya searching for the best meat products, Acorn Distribution can deliver directly to your business 6 days per week from Monday to Saturday.

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I ESSIVE LENS SPECIAL

Over the years, the understanding of progressive lenses and their influence on the person’s physiology is becoming clearer and clearer, explaining why progressive lens development tends to be geared more toward individualization. Today progressive lenses can be manufactured as:

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with Euro Optic

uro Optic, located on Pattaya 2nd Road, opposite Royal Garden Plaza, is an optician that specializes in all types of lens, most notably progressive lenses. This month we delve into the world of vision and comfort, and how progressive lenses work to help you see the world more clearly. As a multipurpose correction, aspheric progressive lenses have very complex structures and the power repartition over the whole surface must be positioned according to the individual person’s needs such as eye error correction;

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- Standard lenses with the power repartition placed at random, forcing people to adapt to them (progression can be too long and reading width can be too narrow). - Customized lenses can be produced according to a few personal parameters (progression length, near decentration). - Personalized lenses offering more parameters (frame curve, tilt angle, vertex). - Individualized lenses with several parameters including lenses, frame, and personal position in order to produce the ultimate glasses.

The closer the match of the progressive lenses concept, structure, surface and design, to the technical needs, requirements and expectations of the person, the easier the adaptation will be and the greater the vision comfort will be. We consider dispensing eyeglasses with visual comfort and the elimination of the visual stress to be our main target at Euro Optic, and “guarantee adaptation to progressive lenses at once within one day.”

their requirements such as ergonomics, working distances and width; and also their expectations. The spheric single vision lenses correct one distance and as the power repartition over the whole surface is identical, it does not alter by any means the different aspects of the eyes, the brain, and the person, as the visual comfort is easily respected. The spheric bifocal lenses are quite similar, and although the situation is not identical, the visual comfort is not affected. Consequently, it is impossible to consider the progressive lenses as invisible bifocal lenses and use the bifocal lenses technical requirements for prescribing the progressive lenses.

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Dr. Maria Abalon

Address: 215/59, 2nd Road, Pattaya, Bang Lamung, Pattaya, 20150 (Opposite Royal garden Plaza). Tel: (038) 426275, 081:8613468 Email: dr.abalonmaria@gmail.com www.euroopticinternational.com

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Smile with the World German Dental Clinic

When you are seeking out the best dental treatments in Pattaya, for a fraction of the price in the Western world, without sacrificing quality, the German Dental Clinic in Pattaya is the place to visit. We caught up with them this month to ask some questions that every visitor to Pattaya might have. 1. What are the most popular treatments that your customers ask for? Besides the usual dental treatments like cleaning and filling, most of the time we have to do crowns and complex removable dentures for our patients. Here, the people can walk with temporally teeth, without being seen by friends, colleagues and neighbours. This is the reason why many people pick a holiday for their big treatments. Almost every day, we do very big restorations such as 28 Crowns or removable telescopic bridges for the whole mouth. 2. Why is it better for me to have dental treatments done at your dental practice in Pattaya instead of my home country? Of course, one of the reasons are the price difference compared to other countries. The savings is sometimes up to 70%, depending on the country you come from. The main reason is however, that we can do crowns and bridges in 2 to 4 days and every kind of removable dentures within 1 week. That is only possible because we have our own laboratory in the clinic, so the distance between the dentist chair and the model room is only a few steps away. The third reason is, as mentioned before, the fact that we do many big restorations per week, so our experiences with those difficult situations and treatments are much higher than most of the dentists and dental laboratories in other countries.

3. Whereabouts in Pattaya can I find your clinic? Our clinic is on Thappraya Road Soi 9, which is actually the street connecting Jomtien Beach and the Beach Road. We’re open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 6pm, but right now, in the high season, you should make an appointment, to reduce the waiting time. 4. Do I have to speak German to understand your staff? Besides German, you can get your consultation in English, Thai and Russian. 5. Can I pay with my credit card or is it just cash payment for your services? We cannot accept credit card payments. Mainly the patients like to pay in cash, but we offer of bank transfer options as well. 6. In what areas are your staff qualified? Our dentists are qualified in almost every area of dentistry, but especially in prosthodontics (artificial teeth), endodontics (root canal treatments) and implantology (artificial tooth roots). The only thing we don’t do are braces or retainers (orthondontics) and we don’t have a dentist for children (pediatric dentistry).

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Better to be safe than sorry

their in-house insurance policy, and that’s where they get you. Who wants to spend a small fortune every year just to keep a small fortune safe? It doesn’t make any sense! At Siam Secure, you can rent space in all sizes of safe deposit boxes for as little as 400 THB per month, which when compared to the bank rates are simply on another plain of existence. The offices are located on a new shopping street called Welcome Town, just off Pattaya Klang, centrally located for total convenience. With 24-hour security, 7 days per week, the premises is surrounded by CCTV cameras and is open from 10am to 10pm every day/

e are all concerned about security whether it’s our home, our belongings or even national security of our beloved nations. There is something comforting about feeling secure, but you can’t always wait around for security. Sometimes you have to go and find it. Siam Secure, located in the heart of Pattaya on Pattaya Klang, is here to protect your important documents and belongings, so you can live a peaceful life with no worries or stresses.

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Taking care of your valuables, especially important documents, is something to be taken seriously, especially when living in a foreign country such as Thailand. Siam Secure is the ultimate solution to your problem, specializing in storing your valuable amidst a great choice of safety deposit boxes of all sizes. It is important that you don’t leave your valuables and documents unattended at home, and Thai banks simply don’t have affordable safe-deposit box facilities as you will need to pay a massive rate for

Siam Secure, located at the new shopping street called Welcome Town, on Pattaya Klang, provides the best solutions to your safety worries for the most affordable prices. Offering all sizes of safe deposit boxes, you can rent some space for as little as 400 baht per month! That’s right, you heard me correctly! Anyone can rent one of the Siam Secure safes, as all you need is driving license or a valid passport. You don’t need a work permit or have to adhere to time-consuming bureaucracy. Simply visit their offices and rent some space. The service is great even if you are a tourist in the city, because you can’t always trust hotel staff, especially if your

valuable are extremely important or expensive. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, especially when the safety is so cost-effective. Not only do Siam Secure offer the best safe-deposit facilities in the city, but also have mailbox rental services, which is great for those who don’t have a fixed abode or like to move quite often. The mailbox service is amazing value at just 999THB per year. You even receive notification via SMS every time you get some mail. Please Note: If you are reading this article and want to rent a safe-deposit box with Siam Secure, make sure to clearly mention Pattaya City Uncovered and you will receive a 500 baht discount on a year contract.

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B H T 0 0 0 , 0 2 e h t r o f d e s i Ra s e l i d o c o r C Pattaya y t i r a h C s d i K

ou can’t beat raising money for a good cause. Not only is it good to stock up a bit of good Karma in the old Budha-bank, but it’s also just the right thing to do. On the night of the 31st October, Pattaya City Uncovered in conjunction with the host venue, the Cornerhouse in Jomtien, raised 20,000 THB for the Pattaya Crocodiles Kids Football Charity. It was also a night of good banter, fun and generosity.

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Pattaya Crocodiles is always looking for new sponsors of any kind who can donate anything they have. Any football equipped would be extremely welcome, but any kind of help would be fantastic.

The Pattaya Crocodile Kids Football Team is a great charity for the kids of Pattaya, founded and run by Heiko Diehl, giving local kids from poor backgrounds an opportunity to play football, by not only practicing, but also by actually taking part in a real team in the local junior leagues. The fundraising evening at Cornerhouse was a success all round, with the people of Pattaya coming together to raise money for this good cause. The atmosphere was filled with good vibrations as the DJ played a great choice of tunes to lubricate the wheels of fun. There was also plenty of free food available, an hilarious Killer Pool Tournament and a collection box that raised the expected total of 20,000 THB to be used for the Pattaya Crocodiles teams, to help pay for the league fees for 4 teams, pitch fees, new kits, balls and other equipment needed to keep the charity going. All in all it was a roaring success, helping to support Heiko Diehl’s amazing charity, bringing us all closer together in the name of a good cause.

PaTTaya CRoCoDILeS - Kids Football Team C/o Heiko Diehl 162/73 Jomtien Nivate, Moo 10, Thappraya Road Soi 17, Nongprue, Banglamung, 20260 Chonburi Thailand

Tel: 086 15 85 472 52

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Celebrating Loy Krathong For those of you who don’t know, the beginning of November is a time when the Thai populace celebrates the Loy Krathong Festival. Celebrate Loy Krathong on November 6th at The Stones House and share the experience with other likeminded individuals. If you are on holiday in Pattaya, this is a great way to find out what the festivities are all about. If you are a group of 4 ladies, you can take advantage of an AMAZING PROMOTION where you receive a FREE 70cl bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label, although you must be a party of 4 ladies. Takkatan Chollada @ The Stones House Keeping in line with their ethos of inviting Thai music stars to perform at the club, on the 26th November, Thai music superstar, Takkatan Chollada, will be playing a concert at the venue, which will once again make The Stones House the talking point of Walking Street. For more details, you can contact their Facebook page at the address listed below. Live In-House Band and Shows Every night of the week, you can visit The Stones House to hear their classy live house band that plays a great selection of pop music and a fantastic choice of classic rock, both English and Thai, along with contemporary sounds from the modern era.

ver the course of the past 6 months, Pattaya’s latest and greatest live music venue, The Stones House, has been making big waves on the Pattaya nightlife scene, becoming a well-known name in the city and the place you visit when you want to enjoy the best live music in Pattaya. Located on Walking Street, just a short walk from the Beach Road entrance, the venue is right in the heart of the action, perfect for a few drinks or to stay the entire night to dance the evening away.

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The Stones House has become a real face on Walking Street for not only their live band and impeccable interior, but also for their varied drinks promotions, special themed nights and also as a place where the big Thai music artists visit to perform. It is not uncommon to see hi-so Thais travelling from Bangkok over the weekend to visit The Stones House. The mix of Thais, expats and holidaymakers makes the venue one of the most interesting and eclectic places in the city.

With live music in the heart of Walking Street every night, some great drinks promotions, the Loy Krathong Festival and the Takkatan Chollada concert, November is set to be a month to remember at The Stones House, so don’t miss out on the fun. Get down there and find out what all the fuss is about.

The Stones House

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Discotheque

Pattaya’s Newest and Most Exciting Nightclub

eing on holiday in a tropical destination such as Pattaya is wonderful in the daytime, due to its beaches, attractions and stunning surroundings, however, when you are on holiday, it’s at night when all the fun really begins. Pattaya is home to lots of bars and clubs, but for the newest, freshest and the most exciting new nightclub in the heart of Walking Street, the Fever Discotheque will elevate your holiday to epic proportions. Fever Disco is something new and intriguing, and for those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to visit the club yet, it’s about time you found out what all the fuss is about. Merging a large indoor club and dance floor area with a jaw-dropping outdoor terrace that overlooks the Gulf in its full glory and offers panoramic views of the bay, Fever

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Disco is the city’s most unique club with the best sea-views on Walking Street. With a large 80ft stage/podium, you can enjoy live music every night of the week, along with live DJs spinning the latest dance and hip-hop tunes. And the best part is that it’s free to enter! When you are out and about in Walking Street, finish the evening off in fine style by absorbing what is the most exciting new discotheque in Pattaya. The party atmosphere runs through until the early hours of the morning so be prepared for a night to truly remember by visiting Fever Discotheque.

Fever Discotheque

147/1 Moo 10, Walking Street. Nongprue, Banglamung, Pattaya, Chonburi Tel: 038 428813 or 038 710984 Fax: 038 710983

6th November 2014

hailand is famous for its colourful festivals and events. The most picturesque Thailand festival of them all is Loy Krathong (sometimes referred to as Loi Krathong). Regardless of the names used, Loy Krathong is a must see festival if you are lucky enough to be visiting Pattaya at this time of year. The festival drops on the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, which usually falls in November. This year, the festival drops on November 6th, celebrated across the entirety of the kingdom. Essentially, in the Thai language, ‘Loi’ means ‘to float’, and ‘Krathong’ means ‘raft’. During the evening’s festivities across Thailand, the skies are full with colourful and fiery lanterns, thousands of them, floating up towards the cosmos creating a breathtaking skyline that can only really be appreciated by those absorbing the spectacle at first hand.

bed, symbolically used to cast away one’s problems or sins of the previous year, as to start a new. After a few moments, the lit potion of the raft elegantly floats into the sky. When this is repeated by hundreds of other onlookers simultaneously, it is simply a breathtaking sight to behold. Casting away the Krathong is also an apology to the Goddess of the Water for all the bad things done to the sea, rivers and lakes during the previous year. Loi Krathong is also ideal for couples, signifying a romantic moment. Although the festival is conducted on every available stretch of water in Thailand, places such as Phuket and Pattaya are popular destinations to visit during the festivities. Chiang Mai is probably the best place to observe Loi Krathong, as the area always celebrates Thailand festivals with the most gusto.

The raft is supposed to be constructed from bread, which is good for the environment, although banana leaves are usually the main material. Using the elaborately folded banana leaves and decorating them with candles, flowers and incense creates a quite beautiful and aesthetically pleasing raft. The ‘Krathong’ is lit and pushed out to sea or on a river PattayaCityUncovered.com

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attaya is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capitals for nightlife entertainment. Not many places across the globe have so many bars, restaurants and clubs in such a short space. With so many nightclubs and discos in the city, you will need some advice to find the best, such as The Pier in the heart of Walking Street, known as one of the standout clubs in Pattaya, and as the place that the international and domestic DJs love to visit to perform a set. Merging that special European dance club atmosphere with a Southeast Asian twist, The Pier has raised the bar in the city for the ultimate dance club experience. With its modern and trendy vibes, enhanced by live DJs playing the latest trance and hip-hop tracks, there is something for everyone at The Pier. Home to the coolest people in the city and holidaymakers in the know, The Pier enjoys an exotic mix of revelers, amidst a club that has attracted famous domestic and international DJs such as DJ Nakadia and Dave Dixon, both of which recently brought the ceiling off the club with the impact of their performances. The club enjoys a large and spacious dance floor area, beautiful coyote dancers, live shows and visual effects such as CO2 jets, lasers and lights jutting out in every direction. You can take a place

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euROPean DANCE CLUB IN PATTAYA

COOL AND CHIC IN THE HEART OF WALKING STREET

in the newly launched VIP area or enjoy one of their special drinks promotions. Bringing the European dance scene directly to the city of Pattaya, The Pier, located in the heart of Walking Street, is the best nightclub venue in the city. The club is open from 9pm onwards and is free to enter.

NoveMBeR @ THe PIeR 6 Nov Loy Krathong with gust DJ Bamboo from Laserface

22 Nov Trance night Party with TLT (Trance night 8 edition)

28 Nov Toxic party with guest DJ SSD and DJ Phunknomenum (Gas mask Party New Party)

hen you are visiting Pattaya, there is so much to see and do in the daytime, but most of the city revolves around its vibrant and world-famous nightlife scene. When sampling some of Pattayaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nightlife charms, we always seek a bar to start and/or finish the night, and with the Red Square Bar in Walking Street, you get everything rolled into one dynamic package.

80 THB on all long drinks and 55 THB on draught beers. When you are seeking out that trendy and cool place to relax at the start of an evening or to unwind at the end of the night, the Red Square Bar, located on Walking Street next to the Lenin Statue with a Mickey Mouse head, is the place to be in Pattaya.

Red Square combines all the elements of a great night out such as live DJs, a live in-house band that plays 6 nights per week, a vast array of drinks and promotions and a beautiful selection of hostess girls, all within a modern, chic and trendy interior that is not only stylish but also warm and inviting.

The Pier Disco Club

Address: Walking Street Pattaya Phone: 080 480 6661 Website: www.thepierpattaya.com Opening times: 9pm until late every night

The DJ is always on hand to spin a fantastic mix of ambient sounds. Take advantage of the weekly themed nights such as Hip-Hop in Mondays, Ladies Night on Wednesdays, and every Friday incorporates a different theme. The Happy Hours run from 9pm to 1am every night, with some fantastic promotions such as

ReD SQUaRe BaR

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The party atmosphere at Rolling Live sets the tone for an exciting night out. With many of the city’s club’s opting for a more dance-style atmosphere with live DJs, Rolling Live is the perfect getaway to a time when music was more simple, played by live musicians instead of created on a computer somewhere.

on soi 8

lthough most of Pattaya’s nightlife scene, especially where tourists are concerned, is centered on Walking Street, there are many more areas in the city that need to be explored. The Soi 7 and Soi 8 areas of Pattaya, located on the northern part of beach road, are some of the most action-packed in the city with lots of bars, restaurants and live music venues, such as the popular Rolling Live 3 Bar on Soi 8.

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Although the city does have a handful of live music bars and venues, the Rolling Live brand is easily the most dominant force in Pattaya with lots of chains in the city. Rolling Live 3 Bar is set amidst the vibrant hustle and bustle of Soi 8, famous for its live bands and a playlist that includes a classic selection of Rolling Stones tunes and other classic pop ensembles. From The Kinks to Queen and everything in between, Rolling Live aims to keep you dancing all night long.

Rolling Live have a few other bars dotted across the city, most notably on Soi 7 and Walking Street, so you are never too far away from their brand of live music. Next time you are on Soi 7 or 8 and wishing to get away from the girlie-bar scene that dominates this area of Pattaya, visit the Rolling Live 3 Bar where you can let your hair down and enjoy the live music provided by an excellent quality band within an atmosphere that oozes fun times and energy.

Rolling Live Bar 3

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FEATURED PROPERTY BAAN HADD U THONG This is one of the finest buildings offering ultimate beach front living. With just 2 units (252mÂ˛ each) on each floor you have complete privacy within the secure environment. Each floor is serviced by 2 glass walled elevators making the ride up to your apartment a pleasure in itself. This unit has been re-designed by the previous owner from the original 3 bedroom floor plan to a 2 bed unit to create a huge open plan living area and large bar to entertain all your friends who will be eager to join you to soak up the stunning views. With large balconies adjoining the living space this makes the living room feel even bigger. The views from here look out across probably one of the finest beaches in the area and across the ocean to the neighbouring islands. The property is offered for sale to include all the furniture. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very big fitted Euro kitchen with ample storage space, PLUS a separate air conditioned office. Be quick to arrange a viewing of this property as it is aggressively priced to sell as soon as possible. The property is held in Foreign name ownership with transfer fees split equally 50/50 between buyer and seller.

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Pattaya City Condo Size: 84m² 1 Bathroom Poolside Gym Shower & Bathtub

RENT: 36,000 BAHT PARK LANE SC6189 1 Bedroom Air Conditioned Large Communal Pool

Jomtien Condo Size: 36 m² 6th Floor Pool View Balcony Foreign Name

SALE: 1,350,000 BAHT OCEAN VIEW LAND SL6694 Elevated Plot Close to Highway 331 Potential for further land Purchase

East Pattaya Land Size: 400 wah Panoramic Ocean Views Close To Phoenix Golf Course Thai Name

SH6680 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Secure off street parking

SALE: FROM 5,998,000 BAHT NOVA MIRAGE Naklua Condo Size: 200m² 3 Bathrooms Fully furnished Good communal facilities

RC6654 3 Bedrooms 7th and 8th floor Duplex Great location

RENT: 60,000 BAHT GREENFIELD VILLA Siam Country Club Road House Size: 230m² 4 Bathrooms Secure Village Includes house cleaner!

RH6681 3 Bedrooms Private pool Easy access to city

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Bang Saray House Size: 170m² Land Size: 107 wah² Private Pool Company Name

RENT 48,000 BAHT INC POOL & GARDEN MAINTENANCE

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SALE: 3,750,000 BAHT

SH6667 2 Bedrooms Brand New House Western design

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Jomtien Apartment Size: 140m² 2 Bathrooms Gated complex Includes full TV & internet

RH5500 2 Bedrooms Western built Beautiful gardens & pool

RENT: 35,000 BAHT

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dealing with this emerging Chinese market. I think the Chinese are quite similar to Thais in the respect that they won’t simply walk into a real estate office looking to buy property. I believe most purchases will be done through private networks and direct contact with development companies themselves. The one thing that will prove to be a barrier here, however, is the language issue. I foresee an influx of Chinese speaking ‘go betweens’ who will assist in working between local developers and agents and their Chinese clients.

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e expats are all a bit of a mixed bag here – British, Australian, American, Scandinavian, French, German, Kiwi and even the odd lovely Canadian. But these groups really do pale in comparison to the sheer numbers of Asians and Eastern Europeans that are flooding into our fair city. I thought I’d touch on what I see are the main emerging markets on the Pattaya property scene, outside of the Thais themselves, of course. The ‘Chinese’ Now I put this in quotes as it really incorporates Hong Kong, mainland China and also the Taiwanese markets. Visitors from Hong Kong have been purchasing in Thailand for many years, primarily in Phuket and Bangkok, but the emerging markets now seem to be both the Taiwanese and mainland Chinese.

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The figures on the amount of Chinese visitors expected in the next few years varies wildly depending on the source, but most seem to believe the numbers will double in the next couple of years. They are already the #1 country for visitors to Thailand and the increase in numbers is staggering. In 2011 there were 1.7 million Chinese tourists in Thailand. In 2012 that number increased to 2.8 million – an increase of almost 60%. By 2015 this number will be over 5 million. To try and slow down speculative property purchases in their own country, the Chinese government recently made a law that every citizen may only own one property in their own name. This has now led to many seeking property investments outside their own country, and one country is proving to be very attractive to them – Thailand. I personally don’t think traditional selling methods and marketing will prove to be too successful when

The Russians Every so often when I’m stuck for new material to write about I revisit some of my old articles for a bit of inspiration. I came across an article I wrote in 2006 entitled ‘The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!’, in which I spoke of the ‘emerging’ Russian market. While it’s true that Russians have always had a presence in Thailand, check these stats out – in 2006 there were 187,000 Russian visitors. In 2012 there were 1.3 million. Absolutely incredible. Cheap & easy flights, easy visas and most importantly, accommodation for the Russian language have made Thailand, and Pattaya in particular, a haven for the Russian traveller. How many places in the world accommodate the Russians like we do here – even local Irish pubs now carry menus in Russian. My company was one of the first in the area to have a full-time Russian agent on staff, but by 2008 I think about 80% of the major agencies in the area saw what an opportunity there was. And while their buying power seems to have dwindled a bit these past couple of years, I truly believe they will still be a major player in the Pattaya property market for years to come. The Golfers aka The Japanese & South Koreans An interesting stat is that there are more Japanese visitors to Thailand than there are Russians. So why aren’t more realtors targeting Japanese clients? My guess is that Japanese are typically more shrewd investors. It’s quite well known that the Japanese have put a ton of money into Thai banks and the stock exchange in the past few years – a good part of the reason why the Baht has stayed so damn strong for so long. Interest rates in Japanese banks are nearly non-existent (a far cry from their 80’s heydays prior to their ’90 and ’97 crises) and their

stock exchange still too volatile, so the 3 – 4% they secure from banks in Thailand looks very attractive. I’m not saying there aren’t any Japanese buyers in Pattaya – we still deal with at least a few every year – but perhaps this really is an untapped market. The South Koreans are a very nationalistic country – and that’s not necessarily a bad thing – it’s what’s helped them achieve probably the biggest economic turnaround in the history of the modern world. Anyone who has spent any time there at all will tell you that every car on the road, every TV set you see is made in S. Korea. The duty on imports has made buying anything imported prohibitively expensive. Besides this, Koreans take great pride in supporting their own economy, so buying an imported car may actually make you look bad in the eyes of others. This nationalistic pride and mentality also previously extended to offshore property holdings. It was very difficult for South Korean nationals to purchase property outside their country up until just a few years ago when their government eased these laws. While still in its infancy as it’s a new concept to Koreans, off-shore property purchases are on the rise and I do foresee Thailand as a major destination. With over 1 million visitors last year, South Koreans are the fifth largest tourist group to Thailand and I do estimate that in the very near future we will see more purchases by them as a whole. I very surprised that no developers have really targeted the Japanese and South Korean golfers. Golf course time-shares, condos, resorts? Anyone? Bueller?

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CCTV cameras, lots of parking, an 18m Infinity Edge roof-top swimming pool with a Jacuzzi and sea-views, an onsite restaurant and a fully- equipped fitness center. Maybe you are seeking a long-term investment but don’t want to move to Thailand permanently just yet. By purchasing one of the Mayfair apartments, you could make back money through rental returns as the location is right in the heart of the best holiday destination in the region, which is always a massive pull to holidaymakers looking for a short term rental.

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hen it comes to buying a condominium in Pattaya, you have come to the right place! The region has experienced a boom over the past 5 years, which is pretty astounding when considering the state of the real estate market across the globe. When you are seeking a high-quality condominium in Pattaya, you need to align yourself with the best. Because there are so many developments across the city, you need to tread carefully, so reach for the skies with The Mayfair Condominiums on Pratumnak Hill. When you hear the name “Mayfair” it conjures up images of 5-star luxury, and that’s exactly what you receive with this world-class condominium 72

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development set amidst the heart of Pratumnak Hill, directly between Jomtien and Pattaya. The Mayfair Development is located within what is known as the “Beverly Hills of Pattaya,” close to the beach, lots of international restaurants and some great nightlife options. This is the ultimate location for convenience. There are only 28 luxury apartments in the development, enhancing the exclusive nature of The Mayfair, creating something that is timeless, private, prestigious, luxurious and life-changing. Absorb the modern tropical lifestyle at Mayfair and bask within its enticing glow. Spacious, homely and personal are just three ways to describe these tastefully designed one

and two bedroom apartments, built to the highest standards, utilizing only the best materials to create something unique and high-end. With sizes ranging from 58sqm to 101sqm, there’s lots of choice for everyone. Sit back on the spacious balconies and let your eyes explore the surrounding beauty. The open plan nature of the interior arrangement creates a spacious and roomy feel. Enjoy a spot of home-cooking with a fitted European styled kitchen that enjoys appliances such as a Siemens oven, washing machine and hobs. With a world-class development, you get world-class onsite facilities. The Mayfair development has a vast array of onsite facilities that include 24-hour security, keycard access,

If you seek the best, you must deal with the best. Whether you are seeking an investment on the Pattaya real estate market or are looking to purchase a fantastic holiday or residential home, The Mayfair Condominiums on Pratumnak Hill are a modern masterpiece that oozes style and flair.

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