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41 PATTAyA By niGhT 42 The stones house - The new Must-Visit live Music Venue in Pattaya 44 The Pier @ Walking street - The soundtrack for your holiday 45 red square Bar - Where it All starts & finishes 46 rolling live Bar 2 - experience live Music on Walking street 48 rolling live 6 Bar - The ultimate People Watching experience 49 rolling live 7 Bar - friendly fun By The sea 50 Windmill Agogo - The Best hands-on Go-Go experience 51 sugarBaby Agogo - sweet & spicy 52 The Booze lounge - A night With ken doherty 53 The Booze cruise - upcoming Parties 54 Alcatraz Agogo - Arrested & Banged To rights 56 Tokyo kids - The first nyotaimori sushi-Bar in Pattaya

06 useful nuMBers / TourisT inforMATion important Phone numbers & Visa regulations

07 PATTAyA By dAy 08 Pattaya dive centre - Tried, Tested & Trusted 10 day Trip - family Activities 12 farang friendly - Bringing Pattaya closer Together 14 useful Tips - Thailand Q&A

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15 PATTAyA resTAurAnTs 16 fraser’s - live sport in A Modern environment 18 on Top of The World @ robin’s nest restaurant & Guesthouse 20 captain’s cove - family restaurant With A Welcoming Ambience 22 Punch & Judy Pub - What Makes A classic British restaurant/Pub 24 Blue olive - Bringing The Taste of The Mediterranean To The eastern seaboard 26 The chow Box - The Premier english-style chinese restaurant

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27 PATTAyA liVinG 28 ozimoto - custom-Made sidecars & Trikes in Jomtien 30 legends Pool & sports Bar - The spiritual home of ePl in Pattaya 32 london office - Virtually Anywhere 33 Pattaya Auction house - raise your hand & come Away With A Bargain 34 rum dum Bar - cornerstone of The Pattaya Bar scene 36 Back To The 1960’s in Pattaya 38 Benefits of A Prenuptial Agreement 04

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58 Property Transfers - how does Thailand stack up?

62 Paradise - ready To Move in Paradise 63 British Properties - A real estate Agency With legal expertise

Editor Talk Pattaya City Uncovered Magazine is really taking off at the moment and we would like to thank all our business partners, and most importantly, you guys on the streets who are picking up the magazine, reading it and benefitting from the information that lies within these sacred pages.

This is our biggest magazine up to date, and bearing in mind that this is the quietest part of the year in Pattaya, in a tourism sense, it’s a great achievement by everyone involved.

This month we are bringing you some of the best restaurants, bars, real estate and daytime and nightlife activities the city has to offer, allowing you to pick and choose the venues and businesses that will make your Pattaya holiday something that will last a lifetime.

Much noise has been made about the way we do business, only featuring companies that are tried, tested and trusted, so you can get exactly what you desire at the first time of asking.

We don’t promote just anyone at Pattaya City Uncovered. There has to be a certain level of excellence or uniqueness to be featured in our mag, which means the quality naturally controls itself.

This month we have a few new restaurants for you to try, such as the tasty British fare at Robin’s Nest, the English-style Chinese restaurant known as The Chow Box and a unique Nyotaimori Sushi-Bar called Tokyo Kids where naked-body-sushi is the only item on the menu! Or maybe you fancy a bit of live music at Stones House, or are looking for a bar to call your home-away-from-home such as the Rum Dum Bar in Jomtien, and Rolling Live Bars 6 and 7 on Walking Street.

If you are reading this now, it means you have already picked up a copy up from the numerous access points throughout the city, so please tell your friends, enemies and family about Pattaya City Uncovered, so we can keep bringing you this detailed and informative guide to everything cool and chic in he city.

Have a great holiday in Pattaya!

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iMPORtant Phone numbers Suvarnabhumi Airport Call Center: 02 132 1888 Don Mueang Airport Call Center: 02 535 1192 BuS TeRMINALS - BANGKOK Southern Bus Station (Sai Tai Mai): 02 434 5558 eastern Bus Station (Ekkamai): 02 392 2521 Northern Bus Station (Mo Chit): 02 272 0299 AIRLINeS Air Asia: 02-515.9999 Bangkok Airways: 02 265 5555 Thai Airways Int.: 02 356 1111 Pattaya Tourist Police: 1155 or 038 414 669 Pattaya Police Station: 191 or 038 420 802 Banglamung-Naklua Police Station: 038 221 800 Jomtien Police Station: 038 232 330 Tourism Authority (TAT): 1672 or 038 428 750 Immigration Pattaya: Jomtien Beach Road, Soi 5: 038 252 750 751 HOSPITALS Bangkok Pattaya Hospital: 1719 or 038 427 777 Pattaya International Hospital: 038 428 374 Pattaya Memorial Hospital: 038 429 4224 queen Sirikit Hospital Sattahip: 038 245 926 FIRe SeRVICe Pattaya Fire Brigade: 199 or 038 424 678 Naklua Fire Brigade: 199 or 038 221 000

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FACTS & INFORMATION Thailand is the only Southeast Asian nation never to have been colonized by European powers, is a constitutional monarchy whose current head of state is HM Bhumibol Adulyadej. A unified Thai kingdom has existed since the mid-14th century, and Thailand was known as Siam until 1939 when it officially became the Kingdom of Thailand.

Thailand is the 50th largest country in the world; with a land mass close to the size to Spain. Located just 15 degrees north of the equator, Thailand has a tropical climate and temperatures typically range from 19 to 38 degrees C (66-100 F). Thailand’s largest peak, Doi Inthanon, is 2,565 meters (8,415 ft) tall. Thailand covers 510,890 sq km of land and 2,230 sq km of water. The coastline of Thailand is 3,219 km long. Thailand’s longest shared border is with Myanmar (Burma), stretching 1,800 km.

The population of Thailand comprises of roughly 65 million citizens, the majority of whom are ethnically Thai, though peoples of Chinese, Indian, Malay, Mon, Khmer, Burmese, and Lao origin are also represented to varying degrees. Approximately 7 million citizens live in the capital city, Bangkok, though this number varies seasonally and is otherwise difficult to accurately count.

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lthough Pattaya is predominantly known as one of the world’s party capitals, the outlaying bay has a fantastic array of dive sites.

Strolling along Pattaya Beach Road you will find numerous dive shops and agents plying their business in the city, but as with life, some are infinitely better than others. Aligning yourself with the best dive companies in Pattaya is essential if you want the best experience possible, and this is where Pattaya Dive Centre excels.

Located between Soi 10 and 11 amidst the heart of Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya Dive Centre is owned

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and operated by PADI Master Instructor, Dave Wright, known locally as a man with 25 years’ experience in the dive industry. What sets Pattaya Dive Centre apart from the competition is their knowledge of the region’s dive sites and the vast choice of tour options, a full range of PADI diving courses, friendly and professional staff, high quality rental gear and excellent boats and captains.

Wreck Diving Around Pattaya Divers will tell you that wreck diving is one of the most exciting ways to explore the abyss. Pattaya Dive Centre visit all the major wreck sites in the region such as HTMS Kut Shipwreck, which was originally a World War II U.S. landing ship; the

HTMS Khram Shipwreck, which is famously known as a ship that was ceremoniously sank in honor of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 50th birthday; and the Hideep Shipwreck located just off Samae San, originally known as the SS Suddathip that was attacked and sunk by British Allied bombers in the latter part of World War II, located a few hundred metres from the coral island Koh Chuang.

Become a PADI Professional Are you looking for something different in your life? How about becoming a PADI Professional and changing your lifestyle today? Pattaya Dive Centre can help you become a fully-qualified dive instructor with their Go Pro in Thailand package.

Don’t worry if you don’t know where to start, because you can begin at any level and work your way up to the top. The courses included in the Go Pro in Thailand package are as follow: • PADI Open Water Diving Program • PADI Advanced Open Water Diving Program • Emergency First Responder Program • PADI Rescue Diving Program • Complete and verify dives (60 for divemaster)

Wish y ou were here!!! or (100 for instructor) • PADI Dive Master Diving Program

When taking this route to become a pro, you might also partake in other relevant courses that are not required in the PADI PRO course, which can be completed at a later date. These courses are PADI Specialty Courses and a PADI Master Scuba Diver rating. Change your life today and become a pro diver in Thailand.

Whether you are seeking a spot of scuba diving, trips out to dive the wrecks, dive tours out to the region’s corals, or are looking to enhance your skills with the numerous PADI courses, Pattaya Dive Centre are the heart and soul of the city’s dive industry. Friendly, knowledgeable, great valuefor-money and with over 20 years’ experience in the game ensures Pattaya Dive Centre is the most respected and trusted dive company in the region.

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f you are a long-time reader of Pattaya City Uncovered, you will know we like to provide you with day-trip ideas and a full itinerary, so you can see many of the great attractions in and around Pattaya without messing about.

This month we have collated full day-trip details for those of you visiting the city with your family. So, rent a car or book a taxi, and let’s get out there to explore the region.

10:30am: Nong Nooch Gardens After your morning stroll along the beach, get in your car, or taxi, and head over to Nong Nooch Gardens, which is approximately a 25-minute drive from Jomtien. Our first stop for the day will be at one of Pattaya’s most popular attractions, known as Nong Nooch Gardens. The gardens are set over 500 acres in size, making it one of the biggest places of its kind in the country.

9am: Morning Stroll on Jomtien Beach Kids love the beach, and nothing will get them on your side first thing in the morning than a stroll along the beach. Have a spot of breakfast in your hotel and then pop over to Jomtien Beach, which is the nicest stretch of sand for a stroll in this part of Pattaya. 9am in the morning in a tourist destination such as Pattaya will be the quietest time to get some sand between your toes and partake in a brisk walk. Absorb the sunrays and let the gentle sea-breeze caress your forehead.

Nong Nooch Gardens is most famous of course for its botanical offerings, but in fact this place has much, much more. For starters, the gardens offer some incredible cultural shows, demonstrating to visitors some aspects of Thai culture and leaving them with a better understanding of Thailand’s history and its people. The shows also include traditional Thai dancing, which is very popular, and even elephants (one of the national symbols of Thailand) performing incredible feats. The elephants can play football, bowl, and otherwise

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interact with guests of all ages and sizes. This is a great way to start the day, especially for families.

The admission price for adults is 500 THB per person, although it is cheaper for kids.

2pm: Cartoon Network Amazone Water Park Pattaya’s biggest, and some say grandest, brand new family attraction is the adrenalin-filled Cartoon Network Amazone Water Park near Bang Sare.

At the time of writing this text, the park hasn’t officially opened, but by the time you read this, it will have already enjoyed its launch on July 31st 2014. After watching the progression of the construction for the past 6 months, you need to take your family over there right away to sample

some of the most amazing waterslides you will find in Southeast Asia.

The park is just a 5-minute drive from Nong Nooch Gardens, so this is the perfect place for you and the family to stop next. So just make sure you bring along your swimming gear, because this is something you can’t afford to miss.

4:30pm: Pattaya Floating Market Visiting the famous Pattaya Floating Market is always the correct way to spend a late-afternoon.

The market is located on Sukhumvit Road on your way back from the water park, and is the perfect place to relax, have a bit of food and buy some quality souvenirs. The market includes aspects and cultural tidbits from the four main regions of Thailand: the central plains, the south, the northeast (Isaan), and the north. These four regions are all very much distinct from one another, blending together to form what is today the Thai nation.

Actually set on a small lake, you can cruise around the market in a long-tail boat if you wish, or just stroll around its wooden bays, absorbing the cultural atmosphere that makes the Pattaya Floating Market so special. After such an active day, it will be nice to put your feet up, have a drink and watch the colorful people go by in this picture-perfect environment.

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s in any city or beachside tourist destination in the world, finding all the best restaurants, bars and local businesses with the minimum of fuss is essential. Nobody wants to spend half their holiday aimlessly wandering around the streets of Pattaya in a semi-lost state. Farang Friendly was conceived with the aim of providing not only tourists, but also local expats, with an information service that makes your time in Pattaya a much more convenient experience.

As with any great idea, it was first conjured from out of the ether by a group of friends sat drinking in a bar. Everyone was complaining about how difficult it was to find things in the city, so they decided to do something about, giving birth to the information service and business directory website - Farang Friendly, which now boasts almost 75,000 business listings in Thailand.

Whether you are seeking a certain kind of bar, a particular type of restaurant, real estate agents or developments, where to stay, a spot of shopping, the best dive agents, where to rent cars and motorbikes and an other business type in the city, Farang Friendly have covered all bases, simplifying your time in the city so you can do all things you desire with the minimum amount of effort.

website, which is ranked highly on Google for many relevant Pattaya-based keywords, makes money by recommending businesses to tourists, but they don’t accept just anyone.

Health Care to the Farang Friendly website are via smart phones, so they wrote their own custom IOS app with a direct link to a quality map function and marched around the streets collecting coordinates that makes it extremely simple to directly pinpoint the location details of the business in question. If you notice that the vast majority of information sites across the net that have maps don’t really work properly, but not with Farang Friendly.

Your business has to provide tried and tested services to tourists because Farang Friendly pride themselves on promoting quality business listings that tourists can trust. So, if you are a business in Pattaya and want to join the Farang Friendly community, please use the contact details below.

Whether you are a visitor to Pattaya trying to find the best businesses and services for your holiday entertainment, or are a business that needs more exposure on the internet, Farang Friendly is where all the magic happens.

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Businesses in Pattaya If you are a business in Pattaya that feels a lack of exposure on the internet is seriously affecting your business, or you simply want to put your services in the minds of the millions of tourists that visit Pattaya every year, listing your company details with Farang Friendly is a shortcut directly from you to your potential customer base. The

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Although Pattaya is the spiritual home of Farang Friendly, the business directory also covers other areas across Thailand such as Phuket, Bangkok, Koh Samui, Hua Hin, Krabi and Chiang Mai. Not only was the lack of information a main concern to the Farang Friendly team, but also the map devices on the internet when trying to find businesses across Pattaya. Nearly half of the visitors 12

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Useful Tips Thailand Q&A q: Are there any poisonous/dangerous animals or insects in Thailand?

A: Yes there are a few poisonous animals in Thailand, although there are very few incidents that occur. Generally speaking, you will only come into contact with venomous creatures when in countryside or jungle environments. Thailand does have poisonous snakes, scorpions, jellyfish and centipedes, but 99.9% of travelers never have any problems. q: Is Thailand a safe place to walk at night?

A: You can find places within any country that aren’t safe – this is a sad fact of life. However, Thailand is one of the safest holiday destinations in the world to walk the streets at any time of the day or night. Use your common sense though, especially if intoxicated. q: Will I be able to access the internet easily when in the country?

A: Yes. Although the speed of the internet in Thailand will probably be much slower than your home country, there are hundreds of internet cafes at every turn. If you have a laptop computer, bring it along, because many of the bars, restaurants and hotels now have wireless internet connections. q: What is the voltage of electricity?

A: The voltage in Thailand is 220 volts, 50 cycles per second. Generally speaking, Thailand’s plug sockets are two-pronged, so bringing along a converter is a good idea, although you can actually purchase a converter in Thailand. q: If I want to book a tour, who can I trust to organize it for me?

A: If you are staying in a hotel, it is highly probable that there will be a tour desk in the foyer. If so, use it. If not, there are hundreds of tour kiosks scattered throughout all of Thailand’s major tourist destinations, and as the tours are generally standard across the board, you will not be ripped off.

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q: Can I use my credit cards when holidaying in Thailand?

A: Credit card usage is accepted in most upscale restaurants and in department stalls. Tailors will also accept credit cards. Restaurants at the cheap end of the scale normally only accept cash payment.

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q: Do I need a driving license to ride a motorbike?

A: Yes you do. Although most of the population do not own a driving license, as they prefer to chance it and if the police catch them, they will be subject to a small fine between 200-500 baht. q: Are the dental services in Thailand of a high standard?

A: Yes! If you need any dental work done, we would advise that you take advantage of the excellent dental services in the kingdom. In most cases, they have the innovative technology that you would see in top quality dental practices in the western world, for a quarter of the price. q: Is every item I want to purchase in Thailand open to the bartering and haggling system?

A: The vast majority of goods you want to buy from the non-food markets are definitely open to bartering. Items that are on display in shopping centres and high-street stalls have fixed prices, so bartering isn’t needed. q: What is the best form of transport to travel around Thailand?

A: It all depends what you are looking for. Hiring a car is a great way to traverse the country in comfort and at your own pace, but if you are looking for the most cost effective method, the national bus services are very good. From Bangkok bus station, you can reach the four corners of the nation efficiently for great value.

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SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT

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ince the dawn of modern civilization, man has enjoyed the spectacle of a live sporting event, going right back to the times of ancient Athens and the inception of the Olympics, moving on through the Roman times with the Gladiatorial battles within the coliseum.

Today is not much different really, aside from the fact that in the modern world we visit a sports bar to revel in the madness of a major sporting event, downing alcoholic beverages that lubricate the wheels of a great night out. Fraser’s Restaurant and Sports Bar, located in prime position in the Chateau Dale Complex, just off Thappraya Road in Jomtein, is the ultimate venue to watch live sports and make a real occasion of it.

Fraser’s first opened its doors a couple of months ago, but don’t let that fool you, as the Australian owner, Stewart “Froggy” Fraser, is a well-known man about town and formally ran another popular sports bar in Jomtien for many years. “When the opportunity came about to create my own sports bar, I wanted to make something friendly and welcoming,” said Froggy. “Something that was just like the bars I grew up around when I was a kid.”

Live Sport in a Modern environment Whether you are on holiday or live in Pattaya or Jomtien, finding the perfect sports bar to view live sporting events from across the globe is always high priority. From the moment you enter the bar, you will see loads of black and white framed photos from great sporting moments and personas throughout history such as Roberto Duran Vs Sugar

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they play, you will receive a half pint of beer every time they score a goal.

There are not many bars that showcase world boxing, as fight times from America start at approximately 9-10am in the morning, but at Fraser’s you can watch all the major boxing cards, especially those from the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. Froggy is a big boxing fan, so you will always have someone to watch the fights with.

or Specials menu f ek: we e h t f o y a d y r e ev Ray Leonard, Michael Jordan, Georgie Best, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, and many more.

Fraser’s is the sports bar for sport fans, showcasing all Aussie Rules footie games, rugby, golf, tennis, cricket, F1 motorsport, boxing and many more.

As it’s that time of year again when the English Premier Football League kicks off, getting down to Fraser’s to watch the games is essential for those seeking out a bar with a fun and friendly atmosphere with lots of good-natured banter bouncing around. You can watch ALL the EPL games at Fraser’s.

The EPL season kicks off on 16th August, and Fraser’s have fantastic promotions to celebrate the new season, such as a tipping competition, which is 2,000 THB to enter with prizes every week, the half-way mark and at the end of the season. The ‘Show Your Colors’ promotion is lots of fun, so if you wear your team’s shirt when

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Food and Drink A quality sports bar must serve a great selection of food and drink to be worthy of the mantle.

At Fraser’s, the menu consists of gut-filling English breakfasts, pizzas and pasta dishes, sumptuous seafood dishes, steaks, gourmet sandwiches and Thai food. There are also daily specials, with the centerpiece being the amazing traditional Sunday Roast Dinners with all the trimmings. Please see the specials menu listed below.

The drink menu is also as extensive as the food, with a great choice of draught beers that include Stella Artois, Heineken, Tiger, Magners and Guinness. From 4pm to 7pm daily, you can enjoy Fraser’s Happy Hour with its vast selection of wines, cocktails and spirits for amazing value-for-money prices.

Fraser’s has a family-friendly policy with a Children’s play-area that has just been constructed and a family room. Here’s the amazing bit, all kids under the age of 8 years old eat for free on Sundays!

When looking for the ultimate sports bar in Pattaya or Jomtien, Fraser’s Restaurant & Sports Bars should top your list every time. Get down there and try it out, and we guarantee you’ll be coming back for more.

Fraser’s Sports Bar & Restaurant Pattaya Address: Chateau Dale Complex Thappraya Road Jomtien Above News Cafe Phone number: 038 251560 Fax: 038 251559 www.fraserspattaya.com Email: stewartfraser11@gmail.com www.facebook.comraserssportsbar?ref=br_tf PattayaCityUncovered.com

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On Top of the World at Robin’s Nest Restaurant & Guesthouse describe the Robin’s Nest burger. Although some still debate whether the first burger was concocted in Germany or America over 100 years ago, Robin’s Nest have done the burger’s forefathers extremely proud by creating something that is traditional and a real treat to eat. If you are a burger-lover or connoisseur, you really need to sample the Robin’s Nest burger. Please see the choices below:

200 gm Prime Beef Burger

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f god didn’t want us to eat animals, he wouldn’t have made them meat flavored! It’s one of life’s sacred quests to find the juiciest, tastiest and most delicious burger imaginable. Pattaya is awash with international-style restaurants, many of which claim to have a great burger, but one such place that that stands above the rest is the Robin’s Nest Restaurant & Guesthouse, located in the heart of Pattaya on Soi Diana.

Robin’s Nest, first established two and half years ago, has become a popular eatery known for its high-quality international cuisine with staggering value-for-money. Although the restaurant has become famous for its gut-busting 159 THB breakfasts, delicious daily specials, Indian curries, Mexican hotplates and their homemade pies, the proverbial cherry on top appears in the form of their sumptuous and filling burgers.

Delicious Prime Beef Burger How many times do you order a burger only to be served an anorexic piece of meat unceremoniously wedged between sweet-tasting buns with a taste that is unappetizing? Quite often I would imagine!

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If burgers had a league table with a three-point system, many establishments serving burgers in Pattaya would have been relegated years ago.

At Robin’s Nest, you have just entered the Premier League.

Take the opportunity to lovingly devour 200 grams of prime beef in a large toasted bun, served with a bucket of deliciously seasoned fries and a spicy beer mustard. Succulent, lean and juicy, kickstarting a party on your palate is the only way to

warm and welcoming, this is the ideal place to stay during your time in Pattaya. The 22 rooms are meticulously maintained, and with prices starting from 500THB per night, affordability and convenience merge together to create the perfect guesthouse atmosphere.

Cheese – Onion – Jalapeno Peppers 225 THB Bacon – Cheese – BBq Sauce 235 THB Blue Cheese – Tomato – Dill Pickle – Lettuce 235 THB Plain Burger – Nothing Added 180 THB Special Promotions To wash down a tasty burger, a thirst-quenching beverage, preferably alcoholic, hits the spot like a Mike Tyson hammer-blow to the jaw-section of your cranium. Check out the restaurant’s Happy Days promotion, where on Tuesdays, you can purchase a pint of draught Heineken for just 89THB! If you prefer something a little different, why not take advantage of the “Wednesday is Guinness Day” promotion where you can sample a pint of the black stuff for just 160THB. The “Super Saturday Specials” is when we start getting really serious. Imagine watching any major sporting event taking place across the globe while enjoying a pint of Heineken for just 89THB, a pint of Guinness for just 160THB, or a Tiger Light (bottle) for the amazing price of 59THB. Beer + Sport + Value-For-Money = a very happy chappy!

With flat-screen TVs placed strategically around the restaurant, you can indulge yourself in all the major sporting events, alongside Live English Premier League (EPL) football games as and when they take place.

The Guesthouse Another string to the Robin’s Nest bow are the guesthouse rooms located upstairs. Because of the convenient centralized location just a short stroll from Pattaya Beach Road and Soi Bukhao, the rooms are extremely desirable. With the owners and staff being extremely friendly,

DAILY SPECIALS

MONDAY/TueSDAY Breast of Chicken Chasseur with sauté potatoes & a tomato, mushroom white wine & tarragon sauce 189 baht WeDNeSDAY/THuRSDAY Beef Tomato Lasagne with garlic bread & side salad 179 baht FRIDAY/SATuRDAY Fish & Chips (beer battered) 179 baht SuNDAY Sunday Carvery (3 courses all you can eat) 279 baht

DRINK SPECIALS

TueSDAY Draught Heineken Pint only 89 baht WeDNeSDAY Guinness Pint only 160 baht THuRSDAY Bottle of Tiger Light only 59 baht SATuRDAY Super Specials All of the Above

ROBIN’S NeST ReSTAuRANT & GueSTHOuSe 22/42-44, Moo 10, Soi Diana Inn, 2nd Road, Pattaya

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e love food at Pattaya City Uncovered, and always like to bring you a fresh selection of quality eateries each month for you to devour.

The Captain’s Cove Restaurant, located on Thepprasit Road is one such establishment that not only serves great international and Thai cuisine, but is also very family friendly and a great place to relax and watch a live sporting event.

Jomtien is home to lots of restaurants, but as a tourist, it’s always difficult to find the best, as there are so many to choose from. Captain’s Cove Restaurant is one eatery that you can trust to deliver high-quality food every time. Serving a sumptuous choice of international cuisine with a tasty selection of Thai food, this is an establishment perfect for a family, couple or group of diners looking for something unpretentious and welcoming.

The restaurant’s menu has a delicious combination of international and Thai flavors, with tasty appetizers such as the popular Pan Fried Scallops and Nachos.

Captain’s Cove’s main courses are wholesome, and most importantly, extremely sumptuous, with imported beef from New Zealand, affordably priced at just 495 THB. Other popular dishes on the main course menu include the tasty imported Norwegian Salmon with Wasabi and fish and chips. The Thai menu showcases all the classic dishes that make Thai cuisine so special.

With hard-hitting cocktails, and a vast choice of drinks, Captain’s Cove has everything to create the perfect evening dining under the stars. The ambience is warm and welcoming, friendly and modern, providing both indoor and outdoor dining for a culinary experience.

The restaurant is located on Thepprasit Road in Jomtien, just a stroll away from all the action, ideal after a hot and steamy day on the beach, or for an evening meal with your family and friends. Combining excellent European and Thai food with a warm and inviting family-friendly atmosphere, and a top destination to watch live sporting events, Captain’s Cove Restaurant is a must-visit eatery in the heart of Jomtien.

Captain’s Cove european & Thai Restaurant Address: 229/95 Thepprasit Road, Pattaya City, Chonburi Thailand Open Daily from 4 pm - 11 pm. Closed Mondays Tel: 084 784 6639 Website: www.captains-cove.net

The restaurant has many great features that culminate in a classy evening out, such as an outdoor bar area with a canopy that has a large projector screen, which is ideal for watching the English Premier League football. The restaurant showcases all the major live sporting events, so this is a place where you can relax with a drink in the outdoor area and watch all your favorite sport teams. There is also a pool table and an indoor dining area that has a nice romantic setting.

If you are a family, Captain Cove’s is the place to visit. With a family/ kids’ room with lots of games and toys such as a ball-pit and Lego, for both younger and older children, everyone is catered for at the Cove.

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Pub Grub

An instrumental part of an English pub’s success is the quality of their food, or as we call it in Blighty, pub-grub. Punch & Judy has the finest selection of English food imaginable, with amazing English Breakfasts starting from as little as 99 THB, delicious Traditional Sunday Roasts and Daily specials (see menu below) that include pasta days, homemade Indian curries, traditional fish and chips, and much more. Everything you would find in an English pub is here aand awaiting you at Punch & Judy. There are some great new additions coming soon for the menu such as an English style Curry to compliment Saturday’s Indian Masala day, alongside new Indian snack menu items also on the way.

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Draught beers are also an intricate part of an English pub, and this is where most pubs in Pattaya fail. Punch & Judy has one of the largest selection of draught beers in Pattaya with brands such as Magners, Boddingtons, Guinness, Old Speckled Hen, Stella, Heineken, Tiger and Fosters. Stowfords is also back on the menu in the form of cans, as well as Magners and Thatchers of course.

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s an Englishman, some might say I am supremely qualified to talk about the nuances that combine together to create a classic British Restaurant/Pub/Bar, and you would be correct. I have visited enough in my time, allowing me to quickly assimilate what I see before my eyes, separating the divine from the dives in a nanosecond. The one British Restaurant/Pub that always sticks out in my mind is The Punch & Judy Pub, located on Soi 8 off Thepprasit Road in the heart of the action.

So, “what does make a classic British Pub/ Restaurant?” I hear you ask. Please see below to find out all the factors at Punch and Judy that combine to make the perfect home away from home in Pattaya.

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Interior

The moment you set foot in the Punch & Judy Pub, you are greeted by an air-conditioned and dark-wood-laden interior that really embodies that classic-style English pub. With a pool table and lots of flat-screen TVs showcasing all the major sporting events across the world, you could be in any pub in England. It makes me feel really at home. A new awning is being constructed at the front of the building with fans and lighting to make dining outside more enjoyable, which is coming soon, so keep an eye out. The Punch is also amidst a back-room makeover as work is starting on 6 new rooms in the next few weeks including one apartment, a family size room and 4 double rooms all with bathrooms/showers and double beds.

As you can see, the Punch & Judy is the quintessential English Pub/Bar/Restaurant in Pattaya, perfect for those seeking a local, a home away from home in the heart of Pattaya.

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Blue Olive is located on Soi 8 of Thepprasit Road in Jomtien on a quiet side-street that ensures you can have a nice and peaceful meal close to the city center.

The food is tasty and zesty, sourcing only the finest ingredients. One of the most popular and recommended starter dishes is the Italian Starter Platter with Parma Ham, Salami, Stuffed Peppers, Parmesan Cheese, Anti Pasti and Bread. There is no better way to start off a sumptuous meal. If you fancy a salad for starters, we would also recommend the classic Greek Salad with delicious Feta Cheese.

The main courses enjoy an eclectic choice of items such as the freshly-cut Canadian Salmon dishes, Imported Canadian Black Angus Beef and the impressive Lamb Shank. On the menu, you will also find a selection of burgers and Tex-Mex dishes that give the menu a well-rounded feel, where choice and quality are the orders of the day.

“One of my main missions is to take our service to the next level,” said Clarence. For sure, in the city of Pattaya, and Thailand in general, service standards for International restaurants are slightly below average. “It’s all about creating the correct

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ampling some unique flavors and cuisine styles from around the world is always an interesting part of your holiday. It’s a time when you eat out nearly every night and look to find the best restaurants in your holiday destination. Although the most popular cuisine styles are Italian, Indian, Seafood and Thai, the Blue Olive Restaurant in Pattaya has been making a name for itself as a place to visit to sample a delicious choice of Mediterranean and International food, creating a party on your palate and warm glow in your stomach.

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It’s an exciting time for the Blue Olive Restaurant with the recent appointment of Clarence Sia as their new Restaurant Manager, which promises to add another dimension to the eatery’s already impressive reputation.

balance between high-quality food, the atmosphere of a restaurant and the service standards.”

The restaurant enjoys a modern and stylish interior, creating a welcoming and non-pretentious environment where you can come to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and treat your taste buds to something unique, and most importantly… memorable.

Whether you are on holiday in Jomtien, or further away in Pattaya City, the Blue Olive Restaurant deserves a special visit, and with a new manager in place that will add another element to the eatery’s repertoire, sampling the Mediterranean and international flavor profiles of this unique restaurant might be the best holiday decision you make.

Blue Olive Restaurant

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

“A new menu is currently being created,” said Clarence. “In the next few weeks we are going to see some new and innovative dishes added to our menu, while still keeping the same style, flair and the popular dishes that have been the hallmarks of our success.”

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The Premier English-Style Chinese Restaurant in Pattaya

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s any expat or long-time visitor to Pattaya will tell you, the city is melting-pot of not only nationalities, but also of cuisine styles. From Mongolian barbecues and Sushi, to Mediterranean classics, fine-dining and everything in between, the city will provide you with a culinary world tour, treating your taste-buds to an explosive party. The only thing Pattaya lacks is a quality Chinese Restaurant in the ilk of those you would find in any high-street across the United Kingdom and Australia, until now that is…

The Chow Box, located on Thappraya Road, directly opposite Mata Hari, is a real uncut diamond, shining and shimmering like the precious stone it is. The restaurant was created because of the lack of quality Chinese restaurants in Pattaya that live up to the standards and taste of the thousands of Chinese restaurants across the UK. This is the real deal guys!

Everything about the restaurant is inspired by thousands of years of Chinese history, from the feng shui-inspired geometry of the interior, classic vases and ornaments, and some fascinating Chinese-artworks adorning the walls. With subdued lighting that creates a romantic and relaxing ambience, amidst the strategically spot-lights that gives the interior true intimacy, this is a restaurant you want to visit time and time again. It really does exude everything classy about Chinese culture and philosophy.

As we sat down for our meal at The Chow Box, the friendly and beautiful waitresses were quick to recommend a stunning selection of Chinese dishes such as the Mixed hors Doureves (from 1 up to 4 persons) Starter Platter that consists of beautifully sticky ribs, chicken satay, spring rolls, sesame toast and some explosive dips.

The choice of chow mein, noodle and fried rice dishes are the perfect accompaniment for the mains that were served such as the delicious Szechuan Beef, the tangy Crispy Shredded Beef with Chili, Chicken with mixed Vegetables in Oyster Sauce, and finally, the masterpiece that is the Aromatic Crispy Duck, which is simply stunning and just melts in your mouth like butter.

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All the standard Chinese dishes you would see on an English Chinese Takeaway restaurant menu are all here, such as the sweet and sour pork or chicken balls, Lemon Chicken, King Po Chili Chicken, a variety of chop suey and much more. Another great feature of the menu is their selection of Thai food, which is perfect for those with Thai wives or girlfriends who want to visit The Chow Box. To finish off the evening, which had already left myself and my dining companions immovable in the best possible way, we were served fried banana fritters with syrup and ice cream, which just added the proverbial cherry, or banana, on top of this momentous meal.

When it comes to interior design, a warm yet chic ambience that mirrors the hallmarks of Chinese supremacy, a central location directly between Jomtien Beach and Walking Street on Thappraya Road, and an English-style Chinese food menu that can’t be matched in the region, accept no substitutes guys, as this is THAT Chinese restaurant in Pattaya that you have been waiting to happen.

Accept no substitutes and choose authenticity every time at The Chow Box. The restaurant is currently open from 4pm until midnight, although plans are in the pipeline to open the doors earlier for lunchtime sessions.

A delivery service is available via the well-known Door-to-Door Delivery Food Service, so please call 038 720 222 to make your order. For takeaway food collections, you can contact the number listed below in the restaurant’s details.

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Address: Thappraya Road, opposite Mata Hara Phone: 092 835 6249 Email: thechowbox@gmail.com

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Custom-Made Sidecars and Trikes in Jomtien

with you to design and build the most awe-inspiring sidecar or trike known to human civilization. Being based in Thailand, the workshop has excellent export capabilities. sidecar with reinforced floors and walls with Honey Cell product, including a fully-moulded interior, giving you a stunning gelcoat color finish for ONLY 60,000 THB fitted to your bike. That’s right guys, you heard me perfectly! The price will be cheaper if you install it yourself.

The Ozimoto workshop is located on Thepprasit Road in Jomtien, ideally located so you can just pop in and have a chat with Jojo, who will fill you in on all the finer details and liaise

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ave you noticed how most of the sidecars you see in and around Pattaya are rickety and shaky looking things? That’s not a real sidecar in my opinion. A real sidecar is stylish, aerodynamic and ultimately, fun to ride within. Finally we have a sidecar and trike manufacturer in Pattaya, named Ozimoto, creating new and innovative designs that shape your dreams into the ultimate and conceptual fibreglass sidecar or trike you are seeking.

Although the name, Ozimoto, might be a relatively new name, the guy that has brought all this together, Jojo, has over 40 years’ experience working in fiberglass design and manufacturing, steel fabrication, motorhome design and manufacturing, canoes and boats manufacturing, ac and dc wiring and design and motorcycle business sales, all culminating together to bring you the best custom-made sidecars and trikes in the city.

Make your friends and family envious by commissioning Ozimoto to create a mind-blowing

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With such phenomenal value-for-money prices and the best design and construction team in the region, Ozimoto will create something unique, custom-made and head-turning, so you will be the talk of Pattaya.

OZIMOTO

Address: Thepprasit Road, Opposite Soi 15 Phone: 66 (0)90-08-21232 Website: www.ozimoto.com

and innovative sidecar or trike where your dreams are transformed into a masterpiece of epic proportions. Be the talk of the town and turn heads wherever you cruise, absorbing the brilliance that only an open wheeler can bring while looking stylish at the same time.

Anyone can purchase a “lowcost” sidecar on any street corner in Thailand, but as you can see from some of the monstrosities we see on the roads here, they are extremely basic, badly conceived and very dangerous. It only makes sense to visit an expert who can conjure up something using the finest high-quality materials and most ground-breaking design values at a value-for-money cost that matches your budget and dreams.

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under new management turn around last season’s failure? Can champions Man City lift their third title in 4 years? Will last year’s runners-up, Chelsea, go one step further this time? Can the fringe contenders such as Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton take it to the next level and challenge the big 4? Questions, questions, questions… All the answers will play out in sport’s biggest soap opera over the course of the next 9 months.

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s we are still basking in the afterglow of the success that was the FIFA World Cup, football fans will not have to go cold turkey from withdrawal symptoms for too long, as the new English Premier League (EPL) season is already upon us.

Anyone with a satellite connection can watch the upcoming EPL season, but as footie fans will tell you, it’s better and more exciting to watch the games amidst an electric atmosphere with other likeminded souls. Legends Pool & Sports Bar in Pattaya is the spiritual home of Live EPL games in Pattaya.

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If you live in Pattaya, Legends Pool & Sports Bar is the best place to watch all live EPL games, simultaneously showcased in English on the bar’s 17 flat-screen TVs. From the build-up before the games to post-match analysis, join in on the fun and become part of the biggest community of EPL-watchers in the city. Banter, good will, and ultimately, a great night, are the essential parts of watching football at Legends.

The season kicks off on the 10th August, with the traditionally held Community Shield match at Wembley between the FA Cup Winners, Arsenal, and the league winners, Manchester City, although the official start of the EPL season commences on Saturday 16th August.

Although Legends is the best and ultimate place to watch EPL football, other major sporting events during August to be showcased at the pool hall include the final golf major of the year, the PGA Championship, the Belgium F1 Grand Prix, and a number of smaller tennis tournaments, motorcycle grand prix meetings, the Women’s Rugby World Cup, and of course football from across the four corners of the globe.

To enhance the overall Legends Pool & Sports Bar experience, you can also enjoy access to the establishment’s 11 Brunswick 9ft Metro Pro

Tournament tables, meticulously maintained for the best pool playing conditions in the city.

One of the fastest-growing participation and spectator sports in the world is darts. Legends is the only place in the city that has its very own Darts Arena, hosting local and national competitions on their 4 oches. Legends in famously known as the city’s “home of darts”, and no one can argue with that at all.

Whether you seek somewhere fitting to view the upcoming EPL football season, all the major sporting events in August, looking for the best pool-playing conditions in Pattaya, fancy a game of darts, or you are simply looking for an excellent bar with an exuberant atmosphere, Legends Pool & Sports Bar is the only choice.

LeGeNDS POOL & SPORTS BAR

Address: 324/10, Pattaya Klang Soi 5, Pattaya, Chonburi 20150, Thailand Phone: English - 089 817 1084 or 085 436 6787 Thai - 038 412 955 or 080 631 2366 Email: info@legendspoolpattaya.com Website: www.legendspoolpattaya.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/legends.pattaya?fref=ts

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ometimes when we leave the United Kingdom and head for Thailand to live, we pack up all our belongings, sell our houses and move away lock-stock and barrel. After which we realize that maybe we needed an address back home to receive mail and other official documents. This is also true when we are in Thailand and want to set up a business based in England and need an office address to set up the company. It must be impossible to have a place in England as an office without actually leaving Thailand, right? London Office, a company with the motto “Virtually Anywhere” are making the impossible possible for expatriates across the globe.

You can now have an Expat address in London from just £10 (500 baht) per month!

London Office are experts at providing you with professional and affordable office services that includes an address via one of their four London offices. These services include a telephone answering feature, call forwarding, fax to email, meeting rooms, and an address that you can use for a registered office at Companies House.

This cutting-edge virtual office service is ideal for those of you living in Thailand that need somewhere to receive your mail and telephone

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calls, or for organizations and businesses that want to expand into London. These prestigious London addresses also provide your business with a high-end appearance and lots of clout to boot.

Those of you expats living in Asia can greatly benefit from London Office, as they also have office addresses you can use in Pattaya, Bangkok and Hong Kong, with a Singapore option that will shortly be available.

London Office was first established in 1996, rapidly growing to this point in time where it now supports thousands of clients with a vast majority of their business needs.

From only £10/500 Baht Monthly or £ 100/5000 Baht annually, you can have an Expat address in London that is dedicated to receiving and forwarding parcels, banking your cheques, forwarding mail on your behalf from the UK, and to deal with other administrative nuances that you really need dealing with. We provide a weekly courier service to Asia, scan & email urgent letters and documents or alternatively have your items uploaded to your private portal in the cloud.

Let London Office deal with the real issues that affect expats in Thailand who still need a contact point in London, but don’t have an address to receive their mail and parcels. And also for those businesses that seek to expand into London. We provide a weekly courier service to Asia weekly or scan & email urgent letters and documents or alternatively have these uploaded to your private portal in the cloud.

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PATTAYA AUCTION HOUSE raise your hand and come away with a bargain

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uction houses are extremely exciting places to visit, whether you are buying or selling, simply want to absorb the atmosphere, have an interest in antiques, or just want to see what it’s all about. Pattaya Auction House, located in East Pattaya near to the Crocodile Farm, is the ultimate establishment in Pattaya for those who have items to sell or if you are looking to find something unique, or more importantly, a bargain!

do also have some classy original artworks in at the moment, which include lots of paintings such as oil on canvas, oils on board, watercolors and prints, alongside some exquisite fine art on display.”

“All you have to do is put your hand in the air to come away with a bargain,” said Henry Pulbrook, Pattaya Auction House’s charming master of ceremonies. And it really is that simple.

If you have recently partook in a spot of spring cleaning and have any unwanted items you would like to sell, the auction house accepts most things.

Whether you are looking to sell, seeking out a bargain, or a genuine expert or lover of antiques in general, Pattaya Auction House is the best establishment in the city.

Every Wednesday and Saturday, kicking off at 11am, you can attend auctions selling everything from furniture, collectables, clocks and watches, ceramics glassware, household goods, computer equipment, electrical appliances, hand and power tools, gardening equipment, cars and motorbikes.

“At the moment, we have some fantastic costume jewelry available at our twice-weekly auctions,” said Henry. However, the auction house currently is the only outlet in Thailand dealing with a beautiful consignment of Rosewood furniture, which is numbered and inlaid with brass.

“The Rosewood furniture we are currently dealing with is something extremely special, and absolutely unique across Thailand,” said Henry. “Although we

After last month’s very successful Antiques and Collectables Auction, work is in the pipeline in preparation for its next date, which is currently penned in for early-September, so please keep informed by visiting Pattaya Auction House’s website (listed below).

Pattaya Auction House Address: 132/2 Soi 14 Chaiyapornvitee Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150.

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RUM DUM BAR

CORNERSTONE of the Pattaya Bar Scene

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et’s be honest here, single men, and women, visiting Pattaya on holiday are not really interested in butterfly farms, aquariums or zoos. It’s just stating a fact. What we really seek in Pattaya is the earth-shattering nightlife, the camaraderie that is bounced between individuals on a good night out when the alcohol is flowing. Like somebody once said, “Exciting nights out don’t start off by eating a salad.” Bar establishments such as the Rum Dum Bar, located in the New Rompho Complex just 500 meters from Jomtien beach, are the foundations of the Pattaya nightlife scene.

Wi-Fi internet, live sports and draught beers, what more could anyone want?

As human beings, we are creatures of habit, always looking for that special bar we can go back to time and time again and know that nothing has changed, somewhere friendly, somewhere everybody knows your name. I am starting to sound like Sam Malone from Cheers again!

What makes the bar so unique is the mixture of expat locals who are always on hand to point tourists in the right direction.

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Nestled within the open-air bar complex in Jomtien, known as the New Rompho Complex, the Rum Dum Bar has been open for over 3-and-a-half years, becoming a bit of a landmark in its time as a gathering place for local expats and visitors in the know. With free pool for customers, 12 friendly hostess girls, free

Talking of draught beers, Rum Dum Bar are the only establishment within the complex that serves draught Stowford Press Cider and Brains SA Smooth bitter, culminating in a beer-drinking experience for the connoisseur of tasty beverages.

Rum Dum is the only bar I know of that has an Happy Hour that lasts all day from their 10am opening time until they close at 2am in the morning. This bar’s inhabitants are extremely happy. There is also a special promotion available where you buy 5 beers and get 1 free.

With 5 flat-screen TVs showcasing all major sporting events such as Premier League Football, AFL, NRL and much more, Rum Dum is the perfect place to meet up with your friends or other likeminded individuals and to let the beer and good times flow while cheering on your favorite sports team.

If you live or are holidaying in Jomtien, seeking out a bar you can call home; a place where goodwill and exciting times are guaranteed, the Rum Dum Bar in the New Rompho Complex was created with you in mind.

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75/268 Moo 12 off Second Road, Rompho Complex, Jomtien Website: www.rumdumbar.com Email: rumdumbar@gmail.com Tel: (+66) 0892 501414 www.facebook.com/pages/Rum-DumBar-Jomtien/243867772336177

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Missouri-native and Vietnam War veteran.

At the beginning of the 60s, Pattaya was just a small yet beautiful fishing village where life rolled by at a pedestrian pace, sleepy and charming, encapsulating the natural abundance that makes Thailand so special. During the Vietnam War, Pattaya became a place of “Rest and Relaxation” for American servicemen on short-term leave from the rigors of the frontline.

When the American warships sailed into Pattaya Bay, there were hundreds, and sometimes thousands of tired and stressed soldiers desperately seeking solace within this beautiful beachside location.

“It really was like all our Christmases and birthday parties all came at once,” said John. “When word got out that an American warship was coming to town, Thai girls were sleeping on the beaches waiting for us to arrive.”

“You really couldn’t believe what Pattaya was like in the 1960s,” said John Holmes (no relation to the famed porn-star of the same name),

“News travelled fast,” said John. “All of a sudden, word was out that the American soldiers were spending lots of time in the village and had more money than sense.” Indeed, Pattaya’s reputation rapidly grew as a place where you could find anything you were looking for in terms of female companionship. “Pretty Thai girls flocked to Pattaya, kick-starting the party atmosphere that still remains its hallmark today over 50 years later.”

Impoverished Thai girls from the rural Northeastern region of Isaan flocked to Pattaya, seeking good fortune in the hope of sending money back to their families and improving their standard of living. “These were the days when the 500 baht note was the highest denomination,” said John.

“Most of the girls had very rarely even seen a 500 baht note before, let alone actually owned one, but they acclimatized to that quite quickly.”

s the neon lights shimmered, a cacophony of giggling girls shrieked and screamed, as the sound waves bounced off my eardrums rendering me almost deaf. Traversing the length and breadth of Walking Street in Pattaya makes you question reality as we know it.

Is this real life? Or is it just an illusion amidst this slipstream of reality we decode known as visible light. Pattaya is akin to its own republic where anything goes. I had to ask myself the question, “Was Pattaya always like this, and if not, how did it become this way, and even more interestingly what was it like before?”

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In the 1960s, Walking Street was little more than a shack-lined street, dusty and dirty. No-one could imagine the changes over half a century later. “We really couldn’t believe our luck,” said John. “The beaches were beautiful and untouched, the water was transparent and clean, the bevy of babes were astounding to young and naive lads such as us, and there wasn’t a single 7/11 in sight.”

The funniest thing about John was as soon as the war was over, he hot-stepped back to Pattaya and has been living here on and off the past 50 years.

“Lots of guys who stood alongside me in Vietnam couldn’t wait to get back here after the war. Going back to live in Birmingham, Alabama, was not even an option to guys who had experienced a brave and exciting new world,” said John. “To be honest, Pattaya changed us for life, and things could never be the same again.” We all know that feeling John!

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Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement By: Magna Carta Law Office

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prenuptial or antenuptial agreement is a written contract between two people in anticipation of marriage. It normally lists all of the properties each person owns, specifies the rights and obligations of both parties, how finances will be managed during the course of marriage, and specifies what each person’s property rights will be if the marriage is terminated either by death, divorce or cancelled by court.

Prenuptial agreement may sound odd because most couples are not open to discuss money matters, property ownership or even possibilities of separation, but these agreements are fairly common and essential to other people especially if either or both parties have substantial assets, valuables, stocks, inheritances, bonds or collectibles that he or she wants to keep as separate property; and both parties want to clarify financial obligations to a parent or a child from a previous marriage.

Prenuptial Agreement in Thailand is recognized by the Commercial and Civil Code of Thailand; therefore, before a foreigner plans a prenuptial agreement with a Thai national fiancée, it is important that both parties obtain legal advice from registered Thai lawyers with full knowledge of the laws both in the foreigner’s home country and in Thailand.

What are some of the potential benefits of signing a prenuptial agreement?

• Assurance A prenuptial agreement sets the financial arrangements and agreements between couples before their marriage. Future concerns about money, work, children, home, and any other mutual issues can be discussed openly. By setting forth a formal agreement, both parties will be assured that their valuables will be disposed of according to their intentions and both will be aware on what to anticipate in the event of dissolution of marriage.

• Protect Premarital Assets Both parties can retain personal properties and

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financial assets they owned prior to marriage which can prevent disputes over property in the future.

• Debt Protection A prenuptial agreement is essential if one spouse shall bring extensive debts into their marriage which may result to conflict. Under Thai law, this agreement can be used to protect assets of the other spouse from being used or seized to satisfy all those debts incurred before the marriage.

Without it, your future spouse’s liability and negative credit history can become your own and creditors can go after the marital property even though only one spouse is the debtor.

• Protecting Family Business Prenuptial agreement keeps control and protects ownership of assets, finances and properties belonging to a family business. In the absence of a premarital agreement, a court could award some of your ownership rights in a family business to your partner that can lead to a potentially difficult situation in case the marriage fails.

• Protecting Family Members Often a prenuptial agreement is used to designate responsibility and to protect the interests of children from a prior marriage as well as children from the upcoming marriage. By signing a formal agreement, you can ensure that your children receive the assets, property or money you want them to have in the event of separation.

• Protecting Family Heirlooms Heirloom could be anything valuable passed down from generations to its family members. A prenuptial agreement can ensure that family heirlooms are kept out of the marital estate as this is important when there are children from a prior marriage or other relatives for whom they are intended.

• Minimizing Divorce Acrimony and Costs By entering into a prenuptial agreement, there is less stress and bitterness and less to fight about upon a divorce procedure. Divorce may be far less expensive if the spouses’ respective rights are arranged.

Prenuptial agreements need to be writing and signed before the marriage with at least two witnesses present and must be registered in the local office where the marriage will take place.

This must be written in both Thai and English or the spouse’s native language for better understanding of both parties. It is important to consider that prenuptial agreements cannot be altered except by authorization of the court. It is extremely important that both parties understand exactly all the rights and obligations that goes along with the signing of the agreement that is why each party needs legal counsel from their own respective lawyers.

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The Stones House is located at the beginning of Walking Street on the left-hand-side in a prime location. Set over 2 main floors, with the ground floor the main bar and stage area overlooked by a balcony where you can sit and take in the live music from the best vantage point of all. The venue is home to a live band with an excellent female vocalist that play 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.

The Stones House The new must-visit live music venue in Pattaya

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attaya has one of the most eclectic music and entertainment scenes in Southeast Asia. Walking Street itself is strewed with live music venues showcasing every style of music imaginable. However, one new establishment is really turning heads, making people stand up in awe and take notice.

If you live in Pattaya or are on holiday in the city, you must have already heard of The Stones House?

And if not, we will assume you have been living in a cave in Katmandu with Trappist Monks for the past couple of months!

The Stones House catapulted to notoriety just over one month ago with their star-studded official launch party that was headlined by Thai move/ soap/rock star, Dome Pakorn Lum, who literally blew the ceiling off with his band’s one-hour spot.

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Start as you mean to go on is an overused expression, and such a grandiose beginning has set the standards and expectations extremely high.

This music venue really has a heart and soul, which quickly transmigrates itself onto your mortal being the moment you set foot inside the establishment.

Although the venue is quite large in Pattaya terms, it seems to remain really cozy, creating a warm and exciting atmosphere.

With the success of the Dome Pakorn Lum show, The Stones House will be showcasing a “superstar” every month, starting in September, although the artist has not been confirmed as of yet, so please keep abreast of the upcoming news from the venue.

With a host of theme nights in the pipeline, and Happy Hour prices on beer and whiskey available at half their normal price between 6pm until 10:30pm, The Stones House is a place where you can come, enjoy the atmosphere, sample the large selection of beverages and rock out to the melodic tones of the excellent live house band every night of the week.

If you are on holiday in Pattaya and love live music within a clean, stylish and cozy environment, visiting The Stones House on Walking Street is the most direct way of a mainlining yourself straight into the bloodstream of the city’s best nightlife entertainment spots. So don’t miss out on the chance, or you might really regret your decision.

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hen you are known as one of the most exciting nightlife and disco venues in Pattaya, it really is an accolade of the highest order. The Pier Discotheque, located in the middle of Walking Street, is becoming a legendary establishment, famous for its quality DJs spinning the latest selection of dance and hip-hop music, keeping the revelers upbeat and in the moment.

As one of the largest and newest breed of nightclubs in the city, The Pier attracts all the best domestic and international DJs and emcees to perform sets at the club, such as the worldfamous Thai DJ Nakadia, who played at The Pier just over a month ago, almost taking off the roof with her upbeat and charismatic DJ style.

The hallmark of The Pier is their large open dance floor, which is where all the magic happens, featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems that elevate the already electric atmosphere to earth-shattering brilliance. With pretty coyote dancers, live shows, special effects that include light and laser shows, CO2 jets and the non-stop funky tunes that create a soundtrack for your holiday, The Pier is setting itself apart from its contemporaries by creating a discotheque that you never want to leave. There is also a special VIP opening at the club in August.

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The soundtrack for your holiday With ongoing party and theme nights such as their full-moon parties, and nights that mimic that special Balearic atmosphere, The Pier is bringing the best aspect of the chic and trendy European nightclub scene and replicating it in the heart of Pattaya.

The party starts at 9pm every night, so get ready to dance around your handbags, or someone else’s if you are a man, until late in the morning.

For the best disco and party experience in Pattaya, great promotions and the best service, visit The Pier and catapult yourselves amidst the coolest and hippest party center in the city. And guess what?

It’s also free to enter!

The Pier Disco Club

Address: Walking Street Pattaya Phone: 080 480 6661 Website: www.thepierpattaya.com Opening times: 10am until 5am every night

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he home of the cool and trendy, the Red Square Bar, located in the middle of Walking Street, is currently the place to be for the happening people of Pattaya. Although the name and decor of the bar has a distinct EasternEuropean ambience, everyone is welcome at Red Square, culminating in the ultimate starting point for every night out in the city.

Red Square has garnered the reputation as a cool establishment that combines the best elements of an uber-modern interior and the place on Walking Street for premier cocktails, dining and nightlife.

Known as the perfect starting point for a night out, and also a great spot to finish off the nights festivities, where revelers come to let their hair down and enjoy the atmosphere and music, expertly spun by the in-house DJ. Famous for its wide variety of hard-hitting cocktails and imported alcoholic beverages, with prices that are very reasonable for such a prime location, Red Square is also home to a great choice of Thai food and snacks, served by their charming hostess girls and bartenders.

The bar opens from 7pm until late in August, and is known as the place you visit to start off a fantastic night, and also the final destination to cap off a

legendary evening in Pattaya, especially with the live music performances from the house band, RTB, who play the bar 6 nights a week.

With a beautiful and delectable selection of pretty hostess girls and lots of drink promotions that include bottles of Blend Whisky for just 777THB per bottle, a bottle of Sam Som for just 555 THB per bottle, the Chang Export bucket with 5 bottles for 375 THB, and a 50.CL glass of draught Carlsberg for only 99 THB, there are so many great value-for-money deals at Red Square.

Other promotions also include Happy Hour form 7pm to 10.30pm, 100 THB cocktails , shots for 50 THB, bottled beers for 80 THB, draught beer at only 55 THB, spirits from 90 THB, and bottles of Johnnie Walker Red, Smirnoff Vodka and Bacardi for only 1,000 THB. When you are looking for somewhere stylish, chic and awe-inspiring for a night out, or for relaxing while waiting for The Pier to open, the Red Square Bar on Walking Street is the ultimate location.

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without a care in the world, which is perfectly aligned to the holiday-atmosphere ethos of the bar.

The Rolling Live chain of bars have a few branches throughout the city, on Soi 8 and 7, and in the heart of the action on Walking Street. The bar’s Happy Hour runs every night from 6pm to 10:30pm where all beer and whiskey are charged at half their original price. How about that for value-for-money?

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ou always get something special from watching a live band perform, something that a DJ spinning records can’t quite match. A quality live band knows when to turn it up a few decibels or to slow down the pace a bit, bouncing off the energy of the onlookers and providing a fantastic night’s worth of entertainment.

There are many great live music venues in Pattaya, but only a few that actually hit the spot and take it to the next level. Rolling Live 2 Bar is one such venue that keeps you coming back for more.

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The Rolling Live chain of bars across Pattaya, formally known as Rolling Stones, have a fantastic reputation for providing you with a great night out, and let’s face it, that’s all you seek when on holiday… good times and even greater memories. The Rolling Live 2 Bar is located on Walking Street, just 500 meters from Pattaya Beach Road and is a venue that expertly merges great music, beautiful girls, pool tables and a great selection of drinks that all culminate in one of the best nights out in Pattaya.

The bar, which was once known as Rolling Stones 2 Bar, plays a great selection of classic rock/pop music with no rap or dance music whatsoever, making a unique night out on Walking Street, as most of the other music venues focus more on modern music such as dance and hip-hip.

Audience participation is what makes a visit to Rolling Live so special. The audience are nearly always on their feet, dancing the night away

Do something different, have a change from the myriad of girlie bars and go-go bars that fill the city by visiting one of the best live music venues in Pattaya. Let your hair down, get dirty, jig the night away, and most importantly, enjoy yourself at the Rolling Live 2 Bar on Walking Street.

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THE ULTIMATE PEOPLE WATCHING EXPERIENCE

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alking Street makes for the ultimate people-watching experience. People of all ages, color, creed and cultures happily co-exist on Walking Street, which makes you think that NATO should use this as a blueprint to bring about world peace, or at least fix Israel and Palestine perhaps with lashings of mai pen rai. If you are seeking a fun and friendly bar directly on Walking Street where you can sit back and chill in the company of sultry babes and watch the interesting and colorful people go by, the Rolling Live 6 Bar at the beginning of the Old Simon Complex, really is a find.

Positioned directly on the corner of the Old Simon Complex, Rolling Live 6 Bar, which is a popular girlie/beer bar, faces Walking Street where you can enjoy the unique sights and sounds of this amazing street. It’s only a matter of time until Walking Street becomes preserved forever as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enshrined for the ages to behold, much like the Terracotta Army, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon or Machu Picchu!

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Rolling Live 6 Bar has a great selection of friendly girls who are there to take care of all your desires.

The complex has a DJ, playing a head-nodding selection of modern tunes, mostly dance and hip-hip, creating the ultimate party atmosphere.

Nothing can truly prepare you when visiting the Old Simon Complex, as hundreds of girls coax and lure you into their exotic domain, where we are unable to resist the temptation. As the first bar in the complex, Rolling Live 6 is the best place to acclimatize your way into the ways of girlie bar life in Pattaya. Rolling Live has several bars throughout the city, on Walking Street, and on Soi 7 and 8, making them one of the most popular brands in Pattaya.

The Old Simon Complex is located half-way up Walking Street on your right-hand-side if you are strolling up from the Beach Road entrance, so make sure you stop by and pay homage to one of Pattaya’s most successful bar chains, where a good night out, beautiful girls, and tip-top service is guaranteed.

ROLLING LIVe 6 BAR

Location: First bar in the Old Simon Complex, which is halfway up Walking Street on your right-hand-side if coming from the Beach Road direction.

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alking Street in Pattaya is one of the world’s most famous entertainment/nightlife zones, bar none. Even the likes of Las Vegas struggle to match Pattaya for its excitement and alternative nightlife. It’s very difficult to not have a great night out on Walking Street, and even though there are thousands of bars and restaurants right on your doorstep, it’s always best to know the hottest spots to visit, just like Rolling Live 7 Bar in the New Simon Complex in the middle of Walking Street.

The New Simon Complex is an extensive collection of girlie/beer bars on the right-hand-side of Walking Street. These kind of complexes are the cornerstone of the Pattaya nightlife scene and make for some of the most fun and engaging nights imaginable.

dance and hip-hop tunes, the Rolling Live 7 Bar is one of the most unique girlie bars around.

Formally known as Rolling Stones bars, the Rolling Live brand has a chain of bars throughout the city on Walking Street, and Soi 7 and 8. When you see the Rolling Live banner, you know you are in for a good time.

Value-for-money, welcoming, and most importantly, geared for a great night out, Rolling Live is the place you come to either relax and take in the stunning waterside location, have a few games of pool, or come to chat with the girls, who are always fun and ready to please.

Rolling Live 7 Bar easily has the best location in the complex, as the furthest bar on the right hand-side, enjoying spectacular sea-views looking out across Pattaya Bay. This is the only bar that has a terrace seating area where you can sit back, relax and take in the views.

With two pool tables, a vast choice of pretty hostess girls, who are very welcoming, and never pushy, and a party-atmosphere that is enhanced by the complex’s DJ who plays a bumping selection of

ROLLING LIVe 7 BAR

Location: Last bar on the right-hand-side of the New Simon Complex on Walking Street.

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hether you love it or you are indifferent, you have to admit that the go-go bar scene in Pattaya makes the city one of the most unique holiday and party destinations in the world. A stroll along Walking Street without visiting a go-go establishment is like going to London without visiting Buckingham Palace… it’s just unacceptable! If you seek the ultimate hands-on go-go bar experience on Walking Street or just want to find out what it’s all about, The Windmill Agogo, which is one of the longest-standing venues in the city, is a guaranteed great night out.

“Pussy Without Attitude” is The Windmill ethos, which roughly translated means that the hostesses are friendly and not pushy, which is the hallmark of a good go-go. Within many of the city’s establishments, the girls can be offputting with their constant harassment for drinks, but not at The Windmill. Here, you have the chance to sit down, survey the options, and make your own choices.

The girls are extremely touch-feely, which just adds to the sense of excitement.

Open for over ten years, which is the proof of excellence alone, Windmill Agogo knows exactly what you guys are looking for, and delivers every

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time with unnerving accuracy. Located on Soi Diamond in one of the most vibrant parts of the world-famous Walking Street, the establishment is run by Westerners for Westerners, bringing you an atmosphere that is unparalleled, where the girls are a blank canvas waiting for your artistic touch.

With a newly refurbished bar area, designed for comfort, there are staff that speak many languages such as English, French, German, Japanese and Thai, so it doesn’t matter which country you come from because everyone is welcome and taken care of.

Once inside the venue, you will find lots of girls waiting to jump into action, Jacuzzis and ‘play tables’ where the hands on fun never stops. If you are a sports fan, you can also check out the latest events as the TV channels include Sky Sports, CTH and Astro. All credit, debit and company cards are accepted here, which is quite unique because not many go-go bars facilitate all payment methods.

When seeking out the best hands-on go-go bar experience in Pattaya, The Windmill Agogo is something of an icon in the city of true epic proportions.

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As social media is rapidly becoming the place to interact with businesses, The Windmill Agogo invites you to ‘like’ their FB fan-page to get the latest news and promotions right from the horses’ mouth. To interact with the club and make suggestions please visit: https:// www.facebook.com/WindmillClubPattaya?fref=ts

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hen you visit Pattaya, one of the most interesting and unique aspects of its nightlife scene are the go-go clubs, most of which are located on Walking Street. With so many go-go establishments on Walking Street, finding the best one to compliment an exciting night out is extremely important. Sugar Baby Agogo is one of the most popular and fun experiences in Pattaya.

Open now for nearly 2 years, which makes it one of the newest go-go bars around, Sugar Baby has garnered a fantastic reputation for making dreams come true. The selection of girls is astounding, and with 4 LED flat-screen TVs that showcase all major sporting events such as the EPL football on Sky Sports, CTH and Astro, this is a place where you can enjoy that special female touch while watching all the major sporting events from across the globe.

Although there are dozens of go-go bars in Pattaya, Sugar Baby offers some unique features such as Japanese-speaking staff. Those of you who enjoy ‘hands-on’ fun from your go-go experience will like the ‘play table’ and Jacuzzi area where you can get more interactive with the girls. There is also an option to pay your bar bill with all major credit, debit and company cards, which only a small handful of other go-go bars provide.

The Windmill Club GoGo

Make sure you find a prime position close to the three play-stage area that have an ongoing shower where the girls are wet, willing and able. The girls are not pushy in any way, as the club doesn’t like their customers to feel uncomfortable at any time, making it a fun and drama-free night.

Tel: +66 800168499 Website: www.windmillpattaya.com/ www.facebook.com/WindmillClubPattaya

To find the sweetest choice of girls on Walking Street within a venue that is new, clean, and extremely welcoming, Sugar Baby Agogo is a go-go where all your dreams and fantasies play out right before your eyes.

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Please Note: For those seeking out somewhere to hire for stag or birthday parties or similar functions, there is a brand new go-go room available to hire upstairs above SugarBaby Agogo. Please contact the venue for more details.

Located in the throbbing heart of the action on the corner of Soi 14 directly on Walking Street, SugarBaby Agogo is the place you go when you want a guaranteed great night of action with lots of the most beautiful girls around and a great selection of live sports.

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SugarBaby Pattaya A Go Go Club Soi 14, Walking Street Pattaya, Bang Lamung, 20150

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eing on lockdown has never been a nice experience. That is unless you are locked amidst the Alcatraz Agogo on Walking Street, and then the experience takes on a completely new and interesting turn. In a city filled to the brim with go-go bar establishments, mostly run-of-the-mill and uninteresting, Alcatraz offers something different, something unique, a place where the theme of a correctional facility penetrates every nook and cranny of the venue, creating a night of excitement, exotica and enlightenment.

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with so many bars, restaurants and go-go establishment, you really need to stand out in a crowd. Approximately half-way down Walking Street on the left-hand side when entering from the Beach Road, the entrance of Alcatraz Agogo makes you stand to attention and take notice.

The Alcatraz correctional institution officers stand outside, beckoning you inside this unique prison-themed go-go bar, set over three levels with pole dancers on the first; the correctional institution officers dancing in their caged cells on the second floor mezzanine; and a cool and chic lounge bar on the third floor, which is decked out for total relaxation where intimacy and opulence are the order of the day.

Merging the go-go tech atmosphere with a friendly environment and beautiful girls is difficult to balance, but that’s why Alcatraz is widely-known and accepted as one of the most consistent and enjoyable go-go bars in Pattaya.

Fusing a modern go-go-tech environment with upbeat energy and a stylish décor, Alcatraz Agogo has an ultra-modern dance floor, state-of-the-art audio visuals and a DJ that keeps the crows in the moment with an exquisite selection of old-skool house music. The atmosphere and vibrancy reaches fever pitch with the establishment’s seductive coyote dancers and beautiful hostesses, alongside the music, creating the ultimate go-go experience.

Next time you are traversing Walking Street looking for the best go-go bars, visiting Alcatraz Agogo will help you understand the level of perfection a go-go club can achieve.

The only problem being is that you will not want to leave, but in all honesty, not many people have ever escaped from Alcatraz.

With the modern and comfortable furnishings, and spacious seated areas throughout the venue, everywhere you look, the landscape is enhanced by the girls dressed as either convicts, wardens, cops or inmates. The prison-clad girlies really do live the bar’s theme, and are always on hand to take care of any desire you might have, along with a few that maybe you never thought about before!

The dynamic and unique concept of Alcatraz ensures the go-go stands head and shoulders above the rest in terms of authenticity, friendliness and excitement, as you truly don’t know what’s going to happen next.

ALCATRAZ AGOGO

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attaya is one of the most eclectic holiday destinations across the globe, bringing every culture and custom together to create a memorable, and sometimes life-changing experience. Tokyo Kids is the first Nyotaimori Sushi Bar in Pattaya, which is something unique to the city and a cultural experience to remember.

Nyotaimori is the Japanese practice of serving sushi on the body of a naked female, also known as naked-body-sushi. Tokyo Kids, located in a private location just off Soi 8 of Thepprasit Road, was conceived as a home-away-from-home for Japanese, although everyone is welcome to sample this traditional ensemble.

Providing a private sanctuary away from prying eyes, the club has various sushi bays, secluded areas that include a comfortable and stylish Karaoke room, a large Jacuzzi, and a bar area within a warm and inviting atmosphere.

What is Nyotaimori?

The goal of Nyotaimori is to eat sushi served on the luscious body of a naked lady. This traditional practice originated in Japan, culminating in a naked lady lying motionless on a bay in the center of the room, while you and your friends pick off portions of sushi with chopsticks from her shapely torso.

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Traditionally, groups of Japanese friends visit a Nyotaimori Bar to have a few laughs and eat Sushi, although at Tokyo Kids, they can adapt to both Japanese and Westerners, creating the perfect environment for Nyotaimori.

No matter how many people are in your party, Tokyo Kids can tailor their Nyotaimori to suit your desires, although the club needs 24-hours’ notice to prepare the girls and sushi. It is quite normal for a group to pay the full price for private parties, where the doors are locked and you get free reign of the club.

There are so many options available at Tokyo Kids, such as themed evenings, private parties and functions. Do you want to organize a special Nyotaimori event at your bar, restaurant or even in the confines of your home? If so, give Tokyo Kids a call.

The prices are approximately 5,000 THB per person, which also depends on how many are in your party, so please contact Tokyo Kids via their contact details listed below, so everyone is clear on the prices and services included.

How many times in your life will you get the opportunity to eat delicious sushi off an even more delicious female? Not many I would guess, so here’s your chance at Tokyo Kids.

TOKYO KIDS

Address: 388/69 Soi 10 Soi Kohpai, NongPrue Banglamung chonburi, 20150 Mobile: 084-351-6938 Website: www.tokyokids.asia

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INDIA Although a comparatively long process, I have to give it up that it seems to be very protective of the buyer. Basically, it’s a five-step process: 1) Check for any encumbrances - Checking for any outstanding loans, taxes, liens, etc. (dating back 30 years!) = 5 days 2) Preparation of final sales contract by lawyers =7 days 3) Payment of stamp duty =1 day 4) Execute final sale deed and submit documents =1 day 5) Issuance of new title deed = 30 days So, start to finish you’re looking at a 6 – 7 week process at a cost of about $1,000 USD plus about 6% of the property value – not far off the rate in Thailand (depending on who you ask, of course :) MALAYSIA

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he relative simplicity of transferring property title in Thailand is generally a pleasant surprise for first time foreign buyers. Anyone who has traversed the waters of a land registry department in Thailand can attest to the fact that, although seemingly unorganized and, at times, inexplicable, the process is reasonably quick and painless if you have a knowledgeable Thai by your side. In just a few hours, all property taxes, stamp duty and transfer fees are paid and the name on the chenoud (title) has physically been changed.

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improperly filled out Power of Attorney forms, invalid Tor Tor 3 documents – these are all very common issues that may arise. Thankfully, most issues are usually sorted through expected means and all is well. Purchasing property through professionals is a good way to deal with these potential pitfalls as most support staff will have transferred untold numbers of properties and are well prepared for most scenarios – most of which will have been troubleshot prior to arriving to transfer.

The relative ease of transfer of title in Thailand does not necessarily carry over into other Asian countries. Below are some examples of the processes and processing times to transfer title elsewhere in Asia.

Malaysia is quite interesting in that the government stipulates that in a sales contract, although most terms and conditions can be set forth by the buyer and seller, a closing date of up to 3 months must be given with a mandatory extension of 1 month should it be needed – very good for the purchaser.

Also, generally a small deposit of 3% is paid initially as sort of a booking fee. A notarized sales contract will be drafted within a few weeks of this with an additional 7% deposit paid.

From here it becomes quite longwinded with a pretty bureaucratic process that generally takes a minimum of 2 – 3 months for local Malaysians and a whopping 4 – 6 months for foreigners. Fees and stamp duty are quite low, averaging about 2.5% of the value plus legal fees of around 0.5%.

I can now see why the Malaysian government’s initiative to get foreigners to purchase property and gain long stay visas was a bust. Six months to transfer a property seems a little outrageous to say the least.

person or an entity, such as a company = 10 days 4) Buyer and seller apply for transfer at land office = 1 day 5) Pay transfer tax = 1 day 6) Go to secondary land office to complete registration = 5 days 7) Obtain title at initial land office = at least 30 days So…about 3 months to have title in your hand, but in reality, the property has transferred after about 6 weeks – not so bad, but sounds like a lot of running around – and sounds like the agents really earn their commissions. At a cost of 4% of the property value plus small additional fees, it’s not so bad.

PHILIPPINeS Again, quite a number of steps, but not too painful: 1) Notarize the sales contract = 1 day 2) Obtain certified copy of last tax balance sheets = 1 day 3) Obtain tax clearance letter = 1 day 4) Obtain certificate that all is clear with internal revenue = 21 days 5) Pay stamp duty and capital gains = 1 day 6) Pay transfer tax = 1 day 7) Apply for registration of title deed = 10 days 8) Obtain new tax declaration in new buyer’s name = 2 days It’s a lot of formality with the taxman, but the fees paid are about 3.25 – 5% of the total value, making it quite reasonable. Total time here is about 38 days. Not bad compared to some of the others.

Drawing conclusions from this is a bit redundant – hopefully we’ll all just be that much happier next time we’re queued up next time at the Pattaya Land Registry.

CAMBODIA Did anyone expect this one to be easy? This is a 7-step process: 1) Title check and search at land office to check for any encumbrances = up to 30 days 2) Contact village chief to obtain additional information on property = 10 days 3) Check and search on seller whether it be a

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