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CONTENTS COVER STORY 8 What's going on in 2015? WHAT'S HAPPENING? 14 What's on in Thailand – in association with Inspire 16 Event calendar venues 28 Day-by-Day – event's calendar TRAVEL & ATTRACTIONS 36 Pattaya Attractions – where to go for fun 38 Travel Thailand And Beyond – River Chindwin SCHOOL & EDUCATION 40 Teaching English – by Mark Beales 42 How to choose an international school NEW YEAR NEW YOU 46 Learn to play an instrument 48 Start doing pottery 50 The undersea world – scuba diving FOOD & DRINK 56 Dining Guide – Sportsman Pub & Restaurant 58 Bake N Brew review 59 Ruen Thai Restaurant review 60 Guilty Pleasure review 61 The story about fried noodles EXPAT LIVING 7 Sanuk Sports Day in pictures 11 Ocean Marina Boat Show in pictures 12 TFI 2nd Jolly Kids Xmas Party in pictures 30 Thai mindset and culture 32 WW2's most notorious uninvited guest 34 Up Your Soi – Soi 6 55 Bargain Hunter – by Belinda Wilson 64 Living in Thailand without talking Thai 104 Driver license to kill – by Mike Bell 106 Fool in Paradise – by Neil Hutchison 82 CLASSIFIED ADS
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Welcome Dear Reader, Welcome to the year 2015 – year 2558 in Thai counting. Tick your calendar, because this year brings a lot of funny and exciting Pattaya events every month. The biggest and most important ones you can read about in our Trader cover story on pages 8-9. If you are looking for places to go to, read the extended food & drink-section for Trader restaurant's recommendations and make sure to also read the wide Trader calendar on pages 14-29. Follow the event's updates on Facebook; Pattaya Trader Magazine and on the internet: www.pattayatrader.com With a new year also comes the desire of updating oneself on a personal level. In Trader this month you can be inspired for unique new hobbies that can grow your personality. Read about pottery, meditation and scuba diving. And how about learning to play a Thai instrument? You find it all on pages 45-53.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS 67 Health Chat – with Doc Holiday SPORT & LEISURE 68 Going Fishing with Roger 70 Why are Thais so skilled in billiard and snooker? 72 TPR Golf Academy
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MOTOR & MARINE 76 Car – Mercedes 78 New Nissan X-Trail 79 Motor bike review – Suzuki Desert 1000 80 Boat – The Helio Trope 65
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TECH CORNER 107 Tech news 108 Review of the new Siri for iPhone
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Throughout Thailand What’s On in Bangkok This Month The Trader is delighted to have teamed up with the guys at Inspire to take a look at what is going on away from Pattaya and this month we focus specifically on Bangkok. It’s only a relatively short drive from our city so maybe a trip to the Big Mango beckons? For more information on whats on in Bangkok visit www.inspirebangkok.com - it is updated every day of the week, so there is always something new to discover.
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Thailand Mega Show @ Impact Arena, Muang Thong 11th – 19th January / Free Admission As its name suggests, this fair offers a ridiculously wide categories of Thai products spanning furniture, home decor, electronic devices, gardening gear, jewellery, wedding, health and spa services, toys and food. Formula Drift @ Pathumthani Speedway 18th – 19th January Formula Drift Asia will be returning to Thailand in 2014, in replacement of Formula Drift Indonesia initially scheduled for December 2013. This will serve as the final leg of the 2013 season, as well as the opening round of the 2014 season. The last time the Series was held in Thailand was back in 2010. Movers and Shakers @ Dream Hotel 30th January The most glamorous of networking events returns to Bangkok at the end of the month. With the New Year upon us maybe this is the perfect impetus for your business for 2015? Thailand International Jazz Conference @ College of Music, Mahidol University 31st January – 2nd February Well known for bringing in superb quality jazz music, TIJC will, again, feature the greatest jazz musicians of our time from all over the world. Top quality local jazz artists are also featured to make this Jazz Conference complete with great variety and quality.
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All Pattaya events and activities for You
Restaurants – Bars – Live Music – Concerts – Sport Events – Special Events – Holidays & Celebrations Add your event to our listings! Email: pattayatrader@pattayatrader.com
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WHERE TO FIND! LIVE MUSIC AND SHOWS
Alangkarn Theatre (variety show), Sukhumvit Road (at 155km marker), Na Jomtien. Open 6pm onwards Thursday-Tuesday. Tel: 038 256 000 or 038 825 6007, www.alangkarnthailand.com Alcazar Show (cabaret), Second Road, North Pattaya. Open 6pm onwards. Tel: 038 410 2247 Ankor Night Club & Lounge (nightclub), Walking Street Soi 16 Aqua Bar (nightclub), Mercure Hotel, Soi 16, behind The Avenue, South Pattaya Bamboo Bar (live band), South Pattaya Road (20m to the left of Walking Street sign) Blues Factory (live blues band), Soi Lucky Star, off Walking Street. Open 8.30pm. www.thebluesfactorypattaya.com Colosseum Show Pattaya (cabaret), Thepprasit Road. Open 6pm. Tel: 038 906 530, email: rsvn@ColosseumShowPattaya.com, www.ColosseumShowPattaya.com Differ Pub (nightclub), North Pattaya. www.differ-pub.com Dusit D2 Baraquda Pattaya (live band), Second Road, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 769 999, email: d2pa@dusit.com FLB (live band), Walking Street Flexx Club (nightclub), behind McDonald’s, southern end of Walking Street Hopf House (house band & Italian tenor), Beach Road (cnr Soi 13/1) Insomnia (nightclub), Walking Street. www.clubinsomniapattaya.com Jazz Pit (jazz music), Soi 5, off Second Road, North Pattaya. www.pic-kitchen.com Lima Lima (nightclub), Bali-Hai Pier end of Walking Street. Tel: 089 990 2447 Lucifer’s Disko (live band), Walking Street Malibu (cabaret), Second Road, cnr Soi 13/2 (Soi Post Office) Mixx Discotheque (nightclub), Bali-Hai Pier end of Walking Street. www.mixx-discotheque.com Garden Resort). Cross Colours Band starts 9pm. Tel: 038 370 616, email: reservation@thaigarden.com Play Club (nightclub), Soi Lucky Star, Walking Street. Open 10pm-6am every day Roija Gentleman’s Club (live music, soul), Thepprasit Soi 7, South Pattaya Rolling Stone 2 Bar (live rock n roll band), Walking Street, cnr Soi 16 The Pier (nightclub), Walking Street. Tel: 080 480 6661. Open
7:30pm to late The Rendezvous Resort, Lake Mabprachan Tiffany’s Show (cabaret), Second Road, North Pattaya. Open 6pm onwards. Tel: 038 421 700, www.tiffany-show.co.th Tony’s Entertainment Complex (live band), Walking Street. Tel: 038 425 795, www.tonydisco.com Utopia (live band), Soho Square, Walking Street
THE BIG GAME I-Rovers, Soi LK Metro, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 489 494, www.i-rovers.com. Jameson’s Irish Pub, Soi AR (Soi Sukrudee), Central Pattaya. Tel: 038 361 873, email: info@jamesons-pattaya.com, www.jamesons-pattaya.com Kilkenny Bar, Soi LK Metro, South Pattaya. Email: info@ kilkennypattaya.com, www.kilkennypataya.com Legends Pool & Sports Bar, Pattaya Klang (nr Third Road). www.legendspoolpattaya.com The Players Lounge, East Pattaya. www.theplayerslounge.asia Witherspoons, Soi Buakhow (nr Soi Lengkee), South Pattaya. Tel: 038 721 121, www.witherspoonspattaya.com
FOOD & DRINK Access Inn, Third Road, nr Soi Lengkee, www.accessinnpattaya.com Akvavit Grill & Bar, Jomtien Beach Road. Open 9:30pm to midnight. Tel: 038 233 672, www.akvavitjomtien.com Bruno’s Restaurant & Lounge Bar, Thappraya Road, Pattaya. Tel: 038 364 600, www.brunos-pattaya.com Dicey Reilly’s, Second Road, next to Royal Garden Plaza News Steaks & Grill, Thappraya Road, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 267 174, www.newssteaks.com Robin’s Nest Restaurant & Guesthouse, Soi Diana Inn. Tel: 038 720 194, www.robinsnestpattaya.com Tavern by the Sea, Beach Rd, North Pattaya Tel: 038 418 418 Wine Cellar, Naklua Soi 12, North Pattaya Tel: 038 226 054 or 080 204 5551
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Big C Cinema, Big C Shopping Mall, Second Road, North Pattaya Major Cineplex, The Avenue Mall, Second Road, South Pattaya. www.majorcineplex.com SF Cinema (6th Floor CentralFestival Shopping Mall), Central Pattaya. www.sfcinemacity.com
SOCIAL SCENE Anchor Coworking Space, Chaiyapruek Road. Tel: 038 231 540, www.anchorcoworking.com CouchSurfing, Triangle Bar, Soi Chaiyapoon, South Pattaya. www.couchsurfing.org Havana Bar, Hilton Hotel, Beach Road, South Pattaya Lions Club, Jomtien Branch, www.jomtienlions.org, email: jomtienlions@hotmail.com Momento Beach Club, Theprasit Soi 8, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 422 114, www.momentobeach.com Pattaya Expats Club, www.pattayaexpatsclub.info Pattaya City Expats Club, www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard, Siam Bayshore Hotel, South Pattaya. www.rotary-es.org Rotary Club, Jomtien-Pattaya, Royal Cliff Beach Resort, Pratamnak Road. www.rotaryjomtienpattaya.org Royal British Legion, Tropical Bert’s Bar, Soi 6/1, Central Pattaya. Tel: 089 807 2335 or 038 361 887. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Soi Diana Inn, South Pattaya. www.vfwpost9876.com
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Hash House Harriers, PBH3 Bush Hash House Harriers www.pattayahash.com/pattayabush.html Hash House Harriers, PJMH3 Jungle Monkey Hash House Harriers www.pattayahash.com/monkey.html Hash House Harriers, PJH3 www.pattayajungle.com Lawn Bowls (indoor; for school-age and college children), Coco Club, behind Phoenix Golf, Baan Amphur. Sue: 087 1358357 Megabreak Pool, Soi Diana Inn, South Pattaya. Tel: 086 033 6617 Muay Thai, Pattaya Boxing World, Sukhumvit Road, North Pattaya. Tel: 038 726 203, www.pattayaboxingworld.com Nervous Wreck Bar, Soi Yamato (Soi 13/1), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League and Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@ hotmail.com Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Sukhumvit Hwy (km 157), Jomtien. Tel: 038 237 310, www.oceanmarinayachtclub.com Palmers Bar, Pattayaland Soi 2 (Soi 13/4), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com Petanque, email: petanque.Th@gmail.com Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club, Eastern Pattaya Tel: 038 248 212, www.pattayafootball.com Pole Dancing Classes, Tony’s Fitness Wong Amat Gym, Naklua Soi 16 Polo, Horsehoe Point, end of Soi Siam Country Club, East Pattaya. Tel: 081 835 2419, email: santithaipoloclub@yahoo.com Polo, Huay Yai. Tel: 02 663 045; 02 258 0194. www.poloescape.com Pool www.pattaya-funtown.com/pattaya_pool_league QueenVictoriaInn,Soi6,CentralPattaya.www.queenvicpattaya.com. Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com Rest Stop, Soi Chaiyapoon, South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League and Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Pratamnak Rd, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 250 116, www.varuna.org Rugby (Touch), Horseshoe Point, next to Siam Country Club. Email: pjcrouch@hotmail.com Seafari Dive Center, Soi 12, South Pattaya. www.seafari.co.th Shenanigans, Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Road, Jomtien. Open 11:00am until late every day. Tel: 038 303 490, www.shenanigansthailand.com Softball, pickup games at Thai Polo Club. Email: scrabbleking@ yahoo.com Tennis, (for children and teenagers 10-16 only) Ambassador City Tennis Courts, Jomtien The Londoner, Soi Post Office (soi 13/2), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League and Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@ hotmail.com The Ranch, Third Road (opp. The Village), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com The Sportsman Pub, Beach Road Soi 13, South Pattaya. www.sportsmanpub.com, Tel: 038 710 609 Yoga, Balaji Studio, Soi South Pattaya 24. Tel: 089 748 6204, www.balajiyoga.com
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Archery Club, Pattaya Shooting Park, Huay Yai. www.pattayaarcheryclub.com Backgammon, B.G. House & Restaurant, Thepprasit Road, South Pattaya. Tel: 081 664 9085, www.blot.asia Bira Circuit, www.bira.co.th Bridge Club, Altos Restaurant, Thappraya Road (nr overpass) Cheers Bar, Pattayaland Soi 2 (Soi 13/4), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League and Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com Chess Club, Brauhaus Restaurant, Second Road between Soi 7 & 8 Cricket Club, Horseshoe Point. Email: pattayacricketclub@gmail.com Darts, www.pattayadarts.com Hash House Harriers, PH3 www.pattayah3.com
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International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am
Bira Bike Day Where: Bira Circuit Motorbike practice. Time: from noon
International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am
Bira Car & Truck Day Where: Bira Circuit Car and truck practice. Time: from noon
Cheese burger Monday Where: Dicey Reilly’s Cheese burger with a pint of Chang for 199THB Time: from 10am Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Pattaya Hash House Harriers Where: Lek Hotel Time: from 2.30pm Happy Mondays Where: News Steaks & Grill Buy one meal from the regular menu, get another of equal or lesser value free of charge Time: from 6pm Happy Go Lucky Where: Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list). Time: from 5pm Pizza & Pasta Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Great buffet for 399THB Time: from 6pm Themed Buffet Where: Tevern By The Sea Different theme every night. Time: from 6.30pm
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Pattaya Bridge Club Where: Altos Restaurant Time: from 1pm Pub Quiz Where: Shenanigan's Time: from 8pm Game Night Where: Aqua Bar, Mercure Hotel Darts, table football and pool. Buy one beer, get one free. Time: from 5pm Six-a-Side Football Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club Time: from 5pm Monday Quiz League Fixtures list available by email: pattayaquizleague@ hotmail.com Time: from 8.30pm 8-ball Pool League 12 Pattaya bars playing on a home/away basis. More info: www.pattaya-funtown.com/ pattaya_pool_league Time: from 8.30pm
MUSIC AND SHOWS iBar Hip Hop Party Where: Club Insomnia Time: from 7pm
Pizza Tuesday Where: Havana Bar 279THB for signature pizza Time: from noon Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Happy Go Lucky Where: Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list). Time: from 5pm Wine & Tapas Evening Where:Witch's Oyster Bar & Restaurant Gorgeous variety of great wine and tapas Time: from 6pm
Pattaya Darts Double-In League More info: www. pattayadarts.com Time: from noon Pattaya Chess Club Where: Brau Haus Everybody welcome. Lessons available. Boards and clocks provided. Time: from 6.30pm Pole Dancing Class Where: Tony’s Wongamat Gym Free for members. 99 THB per class for non-members. Time: from 7pm Ladies 9-ball handicap Where: Megabreak Pool Low entry fees and great prizes. Time: from 8.30pm
BBQ Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Great buffet for 399THB Time: from 6pm Themed Buffet Where: Tavern By The Sea Different theme every night. Time: from 6.30pm Buy 2 get 1 free Where: News Steak & Grill Special Cocktails Time: from 9pm Wine Night Promotion Where: Access Inn All bottles 999THB, all glasses 99THB. Buy one bottle and gent terrine,
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International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am
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Pizza Wednesday Where: Dicey Reilly's Pizza Margarita with a glass of wine 299THB Time: from 10am Wednesday Special Where: Robin’s Nest 200gm Burger, Chips & San Miguel Light 150THB Time: from noon Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Happy Go Lucky Where: Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list). Time: from 5pm Thai Contemporary Night Where: Oceana Restaurant, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Enjoy a selection of traditional Thai dishes and the Essan grilled specialties and Thai contemporary dance. 800THB per person. Beverages not included. Time: from 6pm Multi-Cuisine Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Great buffet for 399THB Time: from 6pm Themed Buffet Where: Tavern By The Sea Different theme every night. www.pattayatrader.com
Pattaya Bridge Club Where: Altos Restaurant Time: from 1pm Pattaya Cricket Club Practice Where: Horseshoe Point All welcome. More info: www.pattayacricketclub. com Time: from 3pm 10-ball handicap Where: Megabreak Pool, Soi Diana Inn Low entry fees and great prizes. Time: from 4pm Club Petanque Thailand Where: Soi Nernpleubwan, next to Sutawas Temple More info: petanque.Th@ gmail.com Time: from 4pm Six-a-Side Football Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club Time: from 5pm
then two lines, then Full House! First two games in English and Thai but last game in Thai only, so bring along your Thai friends or choose your favourite waiter to help! Nine prizes of vouchers for the Bondi or local venues, bottles of alcohol and the chance to win the rollover Jackpot! When you pay the bill, you also have a chance to win the money in "Crack the Safe" game. Time: from 9pm
SOCIAL EVENTS Rotary Club of JomtienPattaya meeting Where: Royal Cliff Beach Resort Time: from 6.30pm
MUSIC AND SHOWS Bodega Fever Where: Pullman Pattaya Hotel G Featuring Lorenzo Santos. Tapas and free flow wine or draught beer for 899THB Time: from 7pm Charity Concert for Banglamung Elderly Home Where: Da Claudio Restuarant, Jomtien Plaza Featuring Dutch Baritone Ronald Willemsen. Time: from 8pm
Polyglot Club Where: Anchor Coworking Space Language exchange club. Free and open to all. Time: from 7pm Wednesday Quiz League Fixture list available by email: pattayaquizleague@ hotmail.com Time: from 8.30pm Fight Night Where: Pattaya Boxing World Real fights. No show! Time: from 8pm Bingo Night Where: The Bondi Jomtien Beach Three games of one line,
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International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am
Pattaya Archery Club Where: Pattaya Shooting Park, Huay Yai All welcome! Equipment and coaching provided. More info: www. pattayaarcheryclub.com Time: from 10am
Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Happy Go Lucky Where: Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list). Time: from 5pm Sangria Night Where: Aqua Bar, Mercure Hotel Sangria only 150THB per glass. Buy one, get one free. Time: from 5pm Pasta evening Where: Havana Bar Pasta and glass of wine for 450THB. Time: from 5pm German Buffet with Roasted Pig Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Great buffet for 399THB Time: from 6pm
Pattaya Darts Division 1 and 2 Leagues and Darkside Friendly League More info: www. pattayadarts.com Time: from noon Pattaya Panthers and Panties (mixed) Touch Rugby Where: Horseshoe Point New players always welcome. More info: pjcrouch@hotmail.com Time: from 7pm
MUSIC AND SHOWS Latino Thursday Where: Sunset Lounge Bar, Baraquda D2 Hotel Featuring Lorenzo Santos Time: from 5pm DJ Diva Where: Ruffino Restaurant & Lounge, Centara Phratamnak Time: from 7pm
SOCIAL EVENTS Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard meeting Where: Siam Bayshore Pattaya Hotel More info: www.rotarypattaya.org Time: from 6pm
Pole Dancing Class Where: Tony’s Wongamat Gym Free for members. 99 THB per class for non-members. Time: from 7pm Pool Tournament Where: Megabreak Pool, Soi Diana Inn Low entry fees and great prizes. Time: from 7pm Pub Quiz Where: The Red Lion Pub, Soi Khao Noi Time: from 8pm
Themed Buffet Where: Tavern By The Sea Different theme every night. Time: from 6.30pm Buy 2 get 1 free Where: News Steak & Grill Special Cocktails Time: from 9pm
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EVERY FRIDAY FOOD AND DRINK International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Irish Party Where: Murphy’s Law Free food and shooters. Pattaya United Football supporters meet. Time: from noon Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Happy Go Lucky Where:Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list). Time: from 5pm Mojito Night Where: Aqua Bar, Mercure Hotel Mojitos only 150THB, buy one get one free. Time: from 5pm
Time: from 6pm Themed Buffet Different theme every night. Tavern By The Sea 6.30pm Friday Buffet Where: Ruffino Restaurant & Lounge 799THB per person for Buffet include free flow soft drinks & juices 1,299THB per person for Buffet include free flow selected WINES (White & Red). Chill out with DJ DIVA Time: from 7pm
SPORTS AND LEISURE
799THB Time: from 6.30pm Acoustic by Yves Baron Where: Oceana Restaurant & Hotel Atrium Centara Pratamnak Pattaya Time: from 6.30pm William Strattan Touricks plays 60s/70s music Where: Shenanigans Time: from 7pm Mix Tape at Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya. Where: Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya A roster of four guest DJs play soulful funk Deck y sounds, deep house, tech and all manners of groovy tunes laced with rock & roll. Time: from 9pm
Pattaya Darts Friday League More info: www. pattayadarts.com Time: from noon Pattaya Bridge Club Where: Altos Restaurant Time: from 1pm Six-a-Side Football Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club Time: from 5pm Fight Night Where: Pattaya Boxing World Real fights. No show! Time: from 8pm
Thai Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Great buffet for 399THB Time: from 6pm Indian Buffet Where: The Players Lounge Includes Poppadoms, Samosas, Beef Madras, Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan Bread and Pilau Rice. 299THB for all you can eat. Time: from 6pm Seafood Evening Where: Havana Bar Seafood platter for 1200THB. www.pattayatrader.com
MUSIC AND SHOWS Funky Soul with John & Michael Where: Sunset Lounge, Baraquda D2 Hotel Time: from 5pm Latino evening Where: Siam@Siam Hotel Featuring Lorenzo Santos Seafood buffet and free flow wine or draught beer for
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EVERY SATURDAY FOOD AND DRINK International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Steak and Wine Where: Dicey Reilly's Get a free glass of wine or beer with a rib-eye or t-bone steak. Time: from 10am Super Saturday Specials Where: Robin’s Nest Heineken Pine 89 Baht Guinness Pine 160 Baht Tiger Light 59 Baht Time: from noon International Buffet (with a Scandinavian touch) Where: Akvavit Grill & Bar Only 295THB. Time: from noon Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Happy Go Lucky Where: Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list). Time: from 5pm International Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Great buffet for 399THB Time: from 6pm Themed Buffet Where: Tavern By The Sea Different theme every night. Time: from 6.30pm Delicious Seafood Market Buffet
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Where: Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buffet dinner for those who enjoy seafood. 1,299THB per person Time: from 6.30pm
SPORTS AND LEISURE International Tennis Players Academy Where: Ambassador City Tennis Courts, Jomtien For children and teenagers aged from 10-16 of intermediate level skill. Time: from 8.30am Pattaya Archery Club Where: Pattaya Shooting Park, Huay Yai All welcome! Equipment and coaching provided. More info: www. pattayaarcheryclub.com Time: from 10am Indoor Lawn Bowls Where:Coco Club, Baan Amphur Free for school or collegeaged children. Time: from 11am Pattaya Cricket Club Practice Where: Horseshoe Point All welcome. For more information visit the website: www.pattayacricketclub. com Time: from 3pm Pole Dancing Class Where: Tony's Wongamat Gym Free for members. 99 THB per class for non-members. Time: from 7pm
Large DJ and Rich Mander on duty. Free entrance. Time: from 2pm Sax on the roof Where: Sunset Lounge Dusit D2 Baraquda Hotel Come and enjoy listening amazing saxophonist performance together with delicious Tapas and Cocktails. Time: from 5pm Acoustic by Yves Baron Where: Oceana Restaurant & Hotel Atrium Centara Pratamnak Pattaya Time: from 6.30pm Bodega Fever Where: Pullman Pattaya Hotel G Featuring Lorenzo Santos. Tapas and free flow wine or draught beer for 899THB Time: from 7pm DJ Diva Where: Ruffino Restaurant & Lounge, Centara Phratamnak Time: from 7pm Latin Night Where:Havana Bar Special Mojito cocktail for 159THB. Time: from 8pm
SOCIAL EVENTS Auctions at Collingbourne Auction Where: Collingbourne Auctioneers, 32/5 M. 9, Soi Chaiyapruk 2 Time: from noon Club Sailing Coaching More info: www.varuna.org Time: from noon
MUSIC AND SHOWS Balearica Where: Momento Beach Club The best house music around in the coolest spot in Pattaya. With Marco VDB,
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EVERY SUNDAY FOOD AND DRINK
SPORTS AND LEISURE
International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am
Pattaya Archery Club Where: Pattaya Shooting Park, Huay Yai All welcome! Equipment and coaching provided. More info: www. pattayaarcheryclub.com Time: from 10am
Carvery Buffet Where: Dicey Reilly's Special carvery buffet for 399THB. Time: from 10am International Buffet (with a Scandinavian touch) Where: Akvavit Grill & Bar Only 295THB. Time: from noon Sunday Calling Where: Momento Beach Club Barbecue at the swimming pool. 290THB for all you can eat. Time: from 2pm Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Happy Go Lucky Where: Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list). Time: from 5pm Steaks & Skewers Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Great buffet for 399THB Time: from 6pm Themed Buffet Where: Tavern By The Sea Different theme every night. Time: from 6.30pm
Pattaya Sports Club Softball Recreational pickup games Where: Thai Polo Club New players welcome. More info: scrabbleking@yahoo. com Time: from noon
Royal British Legion Thailand meeting Where: Tropical Bert's Bar, Beach Road Soi 6/1 Time: from 2pm Werewolves Game Where: Anchor Coworking Space Rules will be explained by game master Kaizoku in just five minutes. Games designed for 10-15 players, last approximately 30 minutes and will be run in English. Time: from 7pm
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Pattaya Backgammon League Where: B.G. House & Restaurant, Thepprasit Road Time: from 2pm 9-ball handicap Where: Megabreak Pool, Soi Diana Inn Low entry fees and great prizes. Time: from 6pm
MUSIC AND SHOW Acoustic by Yves Baron Where: Oceana Restaurant & Hotel Atrium Centara Pratamnak Pattaya Time: from 6.30pm William Strattan Touricks plays 60s/70s music Where: Shenanigans Time: from 7pm
SOCIAL EVENTS Pattaya City Expats Club Where: Tavern By The Sea, Beach Road Time: from 10.30am Pattaya Expats Club Where: Mercure Hotel Time: from 11.30am Club Sailing Coaching
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EVENTS OF JANUARY JANUARY, 11th The Columbia Trail Masters 2015 (Episode VIII)
The First Thailand Trail Running Championship. The 3km is a family event and open to everyone. Local schools and communities have been invited and hundred of young happy faces are expected to compete in the fun run. Children games and bouncing castle on the day. Do not miss this festive running party! Why trail running? When people think of running, they most often picture running on the road or running on a track. But, a lot of runners opt to run on hiking trails in natural settings. Trail running combines the beautiful outdoor scenery of hiking with the physical challenges of running. If you are the type that loves being in beautiful, outdoor settings, then trail running is something for you. In addition to the regular running benefits such as improved fitness level and potential weight loss, trail running is also a lot better on the joints. Running on hard surfaces such as pavement and concrete can be tough on the bones and joints. People who suffer from things like shin splints and knee problems often report that they don’t experience these problems on trails! Where: Khao Mai Keao Reservation Park, Pattaya, Chon Buri, Thailand Saturday 10 January, 2015. Wat Khao Mai Keao School (1 Km from the venue) from 10.30 am to 5 pm. Sunday 11 January, 2015. Khao Mai Keao Reservation Park (the venue) From 6 am – 7 am. Available only for 3 Km Fun Run. Register: Not later than 10th January 2015 VERY IMPORTANT: You need to bring a copy of your entry (and or
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your tracking number) and a proof of payment in order to receive your race pack. If you are unable to submit a proof of payment, you need to pay your entry fee again. Participation Fees: 50 Km - 1600THB 25 Km - 1200THB 10 Km - 900THB 3 Km - 150THB 30THB of the entry free (without any deduction) will be donated to Kao Mai Keaw Reservation Park for running track maintenance. Schedule: Saturday 10 January, 2015 Wat Khao Mai Keao School (1 Km from the venue). 10.30 am to 5 pm - Collection of goodie bag and race number. 3 Km Fun Run Race registration and collection of race number. Race expo with our sponsors. Sunday 11 January, 2015 6am to 7am – Registration 3 Km. 6.15am – Race briefing for 50 Km. 6:30am – 50 Km starts. 6:35am - Race briefing for 25 Km. 6:50am – 25 Km starts. 6:55am – Race briefing for 10 Km. 7:10 – 10 Km starts. 7:15 – 3 Km Fun Run / Walk for kids and families start.
9:30am - onward – Trophy ceremony 10 Km 10:30am - onward – Trophy ceremony 25 Km 11:30am - onward – Trophy ceremony 50 Km and lunch. Cut-off time: 5:30pm Categories & Age Groups 50 Km Men: 16-29, 30-39, 40 & above. 50 Km Women: Open 25 Km Men: 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 5059, 60 & above. 25 Km Women: 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & above. 10 Km Men: 12-15, 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & above. 10 Km Women: 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & above. 3 Km Male: No age limit. 3 Km Female: No age limit.
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JANUARY, 15th Pattaya Players' Annual General Meeting 2015 Please come out and meet Pattaya Players' new committe members at the 2015 Annual General Meeting. Hear more about our vision and current plans for the new year. Be sure to bring along your suggestions and ideas on how to make Pattaya Players even better! Everyone is welcome! Established in January 2008, our vision is to create an artistically adventurous environment that attracts and excites diverse members of the Pattaya community by providing theatrical productions that entertain, inspire and inform. Pattaya Players' welcome participation at all experience levels, and they are always looking for new talent for upcoming shows. In addition to actors, there is always a need for backstage help, whether it's helping with lighting, sound, props, costumes or set building. Where: Eastern Grand Palace Hotel, Soi Kho Talo, in the large open air room next to the swimming pool.
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EVENTS OF JANUARY JANUARY, 18th Pattaya Rainbow Run
receive: T–shirt (white) , 4 color powders in bags race bib and coupon for post race party Everybody should try to start the race dressed in as much white as possible (although not essential) the more dressed up you are the more fun you will have, so get your creative hat on!
The Pattaya Colour Run will be bringing the party to Buddha Hill in Pattaya, giving participants beautiful views over Pattaya and Pattaya Bay. The starting area and registration tent for the run will be in the car park at Buddha Hill. The ‘Post-Run Party’ will be at the East end of Buddha Hill, at the other car park. With the amazing 80's super-group Spring Break playing everyone’s favorites as they are colour bombed while crossing the finish line!
What is the Pattaya Colour Run? The Pattaya Colour Run is Thailand's most fun 5km run! This unique run involves participants of all abilities and ages being doused from head to toe with coloured powder while they sprint, jog or walk our scenic 5km route on around Big Buddah Hill in Pattaya. The Rainbow Run is entirely focused on FUN so there is no competitive atmosphere, no recorded times and no age restrictions, all that matters is that you enjoy yourself and finish covered in loads of colour! All the proceeds of this Pattaya Colour Run will go entirely to projects helping underprivileged children and the aged in Thailand. The event organiser Roatry Club of Jomtien Pattaya, has on-going projects for Scholarships, Clean Water, supporting disabled and old people. The program of the day: 6am - The Rainbow Run registration desk opens 8am - Start group A. Registration The Registration Tent will be open on Saturday, 17th January from 9am to 6pm and from 6am on Sunday, 18th January. You also can register on-line. The on-site registration fee is 400 THB. On the event day , by showing your registration and payment you will
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25th January
7th Annual Pattaya Bed Race 2015 One of the highlight events of the year in Pattaya is the annual Bed Race which runs along Pattaya Beach Road to the delight of thousands of spectators. Businesses from all over Pattaya and Bangkok register their teams, complete with bed, to race along Beach Road. This unusual and family orientated fun filled race plus supporting entertainment will take place on Sunday, 25th January, 2015, with the race starting at 4:00 pm. Once again, the start of the race will be on Pattaya Beach Road in front of Central Festival Pattaya Beach, and end at the entrance to Walking Street. The Pattaya Bed Race is an event that gains international exposure with global media coverage from the likes of CNN and the BBC. The entrance fee is 5,000 baht, with all proceeds going to charity. Applications will be accepted until 20th January, 2015. You can register or get information at the Pattaya People Media Group office on Soi Pattaya People, (near Tuk Com) off South Pattaya Road, or by phone: 084 908 3475, 038 427 585.
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| EXPAT LIVING
By Brian Stewart
East Meets West
There can be no doubt that many tourists and expatriates are drawn to the Land of Smiles because they wish to experience a different culture and a different way of life from that which they are accustomed to. With a long history, refined culture, unique language, and singular cuisine, Thailand is anything but familiar. Despite Siam’s obvious differences, the core values at the heart of most Thai citizens are really not that dissimilar to the principles that the majority of Westerners embrace. For example, most human beings like the Thai people act and think individually. Each person of Thai heritage aspires to achieve his or her personal ambition in the most positive manner possible. While doing so they endeavor to steer clear of anything that is remotely unpleasant, worrisome, and disquieting Despite striving for a similar end result, to many Western observers, the Thais seem to go about accomplishing their goals in an entirely different manner. But is that really so? It is extremely difficult to define the culture or mindset of an entire nation with just a few words or simple phrases. In today’s complicated world very few countries have remained insular, closed off, or limited in respect to its ethnicity, traditions, customs, and way of life. In this regard, Thailand remains somewhat of a paradox. Despite the fact that the Land of Smiles is known for having a large population of expatriates, a booming tourist industry, a burgeoning world economy and a rapidly modernizing infrastructure, as a nation it still clings to many of its venerable beliefs. Therefore when it comes to sizing up the Thai temperament it’s not as easy as distinguishing black from white.
A curious combination
However, the demeanor and disposition of the Thai populace as a whole could probably best be described as a curious amalgamation of attributes composed of disparate beliefs based on superstition, spirituality, national pride, and devotion to family. In addition, the Thais have a well deserved reputation for spirited and boisterous merry making and an overwhelming desire to eat. But then again, I’m reasonably sure that you’ll find these same values across the globe in countries as different as Italy, Israel, and Ireland. Be that as it may, there are still a number of cultural hurdles which Westerners must understand or at least come to
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grips with in order to reside amicably amongst the indigenous population of the Kingdom of Thailand. Some of the typically Thai traits, peccadilloes, and foibles that Westerners routinely frown and shake their heads at are as follows:
Cheua chohk laang or superstitious
It’s a well known fact that Thais are very, very superstitious almost to the point of being irrational. According to the Thai people, spirits and ghosts abound and bad or good luck can be avoided or created by any multitude of things. Therefore they burn incense, wear amulets, and pattern their behavior accordingly. An example that many Thais adhere to even to this day is that in Thailand sweeping the house after sunset is unheard of because it will bring bad luck? Apparently, before there was electricity, if you swept the floor after sunset when it was dark, you never knew if you were sweeping something valuable like money out the door. But are we really all that different in the west? What about Friday the 13th, threes a charm, black cats, tossing salt, walking under a ladder, and four leaf clovers, etc?
Gaan gae naaa or saving face In Thailand pride (paak poom) or ‘saving face’ is a very important aspect of the nation’s culture. No Thai wants to be embarrassed. In fact losing face is so far outside of their comfort zone that some may actually lie to save face. For example, if you were to ask a complete stranger in Bangkok for directions, if that person didn’t
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know the location, to save face, they either wouldn’t answer you at all, or they would simply make something up, because they don’t want to appear ignorant or uneducated. In the west, there generally is no shame associated with not knowing the answer to even the most simple of queries. That being said, in Western nations there certainly is no shortage of citizens covering their ass, making excuses, shifting blame, and pointing fingers all in an effort to exculpate one’s self in an effort to … “save face”.
is often thought of as being foolish, childish or inappropriate by Westerners. But then again how often have you heard a Westerner encourage their friends to up the fun factor by shouting, “lets party like its 1999,” or “ tonight we’re gonna’ party like a rock star,” in to attempt to elevate the intensity of the sa nuk level of their celebration. Despite our obvious differences, maybe east and west really aren’t all that different.
Sa nuk degwaa or fun is better In general Thais seem to abhor all things serious (kriat). They infinitely prefer joking around, playing games and generally having a good time. This practice is universally defined in the Thai language as sa nuk. On the surface this sort of behavior
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By Leonard H. Le Blanc III
WW2: THAILAND’S MOST NOTORIOUS UNINVITED GUEST Ever since the Portuguese arrived in Thailand back in 1513 the country has welcomed millions of “farangs” or foreign visitors. Almost all have been greeted as honoured guests. However, there was one man who stood out in a totally negative way. Although he was among other ‘uninvited’ visitors at one time in the past, he would become Thailand’s most notorious uninvited guest Colonel Tsuji Masanobu arrived in Bangkok in June 1945 on a special mission. The WWII was not going well for the Japanese. In fact, some senior military leaders felt that Thailand might denounce their Japanese ‘comrades’ and join the Allies on what was quickly becoming the winning side. Tsuji’s task was to somehow disarm 150,000 Thai army and police force personnel being held in ‘check’ by only 10,000 Japanese troops. But what made Tsuji’s assignment to such a delicate military task prior to this point was a reputation that was as unsavoury as it was repugnant. By all accounts it was Colonel Tsuji that did the major planning for the Japanese invasion of Malaya and Singapore in 1941. The rapid, unexpected success against superior British forces in the campaign cemented his reputation as a brilliant staff officer and military campaign organizer. But his uneven staff work on Guadalcanal in 1943 led to several major Japanese military blunders and the Japanese military’s ultimate withdrawal from the island in a major defeat. But also this was the start of his deep involvement in wartime atrocities. Tsuji played a significant role in the massacre of Chinese civilians in Singapore, the brutality and summary executions of American POWs during the Bataan Death March in the Philippines and later executions of captured civilian officials. Tsuji committed more atrocities against civilians in China and even took part in the consumption of the liver from an executed Allied airman in Burma, adding cannibalism to his growing list of war-crimes charges. Not even his poor Japanese military colleagues were spared. He once burned down a geisha house in anger at the moral laxities of the officers inside. All his superior officers were anxious to transfer him after his repeated, exasperating and outspoken insubordination, so he eventually appeared in every part of Japanese captured territory. But he always managed to avoid outright dismissal or severe punishment due to several high-level backers or patrons in Japan’s War Ministry who provided him with cover. The end of WWII found Bangkok in chaos.
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Japan had just
surrendered to the Allies on August 14, 1945. Although Thailand had been forced to become an ‘ally’ of the Japanese back in December 1941 it was not known exactly what retribution the American and British governments would extract from Thailand’s reluctant wartime participation in the Axis. The Japanese troops were all expected to quickly go ‘into the bag’ (as the British are fond of saying of captured enemy POWs). However, Tsuji decided that was not a good plan for him to be taken prisoner. In fact, he knew his ultimate fate would not be a positive one. He was a marked man with a large price on his head that needed to disappear from Bangkok very quickly. With WWII now officially over Tsuji knew his days were numbered. He removed his uniform on August 17, 1945 and entered the bombed-out ruins of Wat Liab which contained a large Japanese ossuary. He donned Buddhist monks’ robes, took the assumed name of Aoki Norinbu and hid inside the vault. But he would not remain an uninvited guest of Thailand for very long. By the middle of September British troops finally entered Thailand to assume control of the country. They had heard rumours that Tsuji was disguised as a monk and began an extensive search for him. Tsuji also heard about this search through his contacts. On October 29th he went to Chiang Kai Shek’s Fascist Blue Shirt Society which was operating on Surawong Road where he was warmly received. Two days later, disguised as a Chinese merchant, he went to Hua Lamphong Railway Station with two escorts for the trip to Ubon. There he crossed the Mekong River in a canoe, passing through Vientiane, then Hanoi and finally arriving at Chungking, temporary headquarters and capital of Chiang Kai Shek’s wartime government. He was finally safe. It would be four more years until he was able to finally return to Japan. By then the trials of all the Japanese war-criminals had been completed. He also managed to avoid the attention of U.S. military occupation forces. Tsuji was elected to the Diet in 1952 and re-elected in 1956 in spite of being denounced by a colleague as a war criminal. He wrote a number of self-serving books and articles on his escapades and finally disappeared during the civil war in Laos in 1961. He was never seen again.
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Up Your Soi
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ith Soi 7 completed, I struggled off to investigate Soi 6. Not being exactly sure where it was, I did the obvious thing and asked a policeman, who was very helpful once he stopped laughing. A long walk from Tops supermarket along Pattaya Second Road, I came upon Soi 6/1, the little brother of Soi 6, so decided to give it the once-over first. Unfortunately, the right side of the soi is mainly comprised of the back entrances to the bars and restaurants located in Soi 6. The only place I found of interest was Tropical Bert’s Beach Bar on the left hand side not far from the corner. This English run establishment advertises rooms, a restaurant, golf, deep sea fishing and free internet for customers. On the corner with Second Road is the appropriately-named Corner Bar, an open beer bar. I took a long look down the soi which appeared to be awash with ladies sitting and loitering in front of their places of employment. A large sign outside Corner Bar states: “Welcome to Soi 6 with over 50 Bars, Hotels, Restaurants,
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Shops etc. One of Pattaya’s Oldest and Best Loved Streets.” I have no evidence disputing that claim. Let me give you some advice. If ever you want to do something truly scary, then just before sunset take a stroll down Soi 6 with a notepad and pen in your hand. Every few metres, stop, look up at a bar and then start writing in your notepad. All the locals were extremely interested in what I was writing and looked upon me as an undercover cop taking down names for a future raid. Many years ago when I last reported on this vibrant street, I mentioned almost every bar by name and gave a short critique of a few I ventured into. However, this is a family magazine and some of the inventive bar names are “suggestive” to say the least, so I did not continue the practice on this occasion. There are of course places I can mention such as the Lord Nelson Pub. the Queen Victoria Inn and The Sportsman Inn restaurant which are English pub/taverns that serve excellent food. I can also mention the Thai Massage Development School which I’ve heard from friends is a
great place for a relaxing and inexpensive traditional Thai massage (i.e. no hanky panky). There are also many hairdressing/beauty salons in this soi. With such a large number of potential customers around, the reason is obvious. These salons are always busy and do a great job – in goes mutton; out comes lamb; in goes Sam; out comes Samantha. I should also mention the police station situated about half way along the street; Pattaya Police “Yod Sak” Sub-Station Zone 3. Next to the sign is a small notice warning: “Civilians all have a peaceful life. Perpetrators will have a disturbed.” Perhaps it is their motto. To summarize, with more than 50 bars of some type or other in a street only 200 metres in length, Soi 6 is really a test of willpower and character, both of which I fail miserably. Suffice to say each bar is the same yet each is different. For any male readers who may be thinking about becoming better acquainted with a Bar Hostess, Soi 6 is still the best value in town. Fun can be had at a fraction of the price demanded in more upmarket areas. I do have to pass on a warning though. All the ladies I interviewed confessed they only like old, fat, balding, Aussie men of moderate means. Fortunately, I fall into one or more of those categories. If you are young, handsome, wealthy and English, European or American then I’m afraid you are out of luck. Sorry guys.
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| TRAVEL & ATTRACTIONS
By Danny Speight
By Brian Stewart
Underwater World If you love all things aquatic and aspire to explore the depths of the deep blue sea, but can’t tolerate being immersed in anything deeper than a bathtub; it may surprise you to learn that there’s a venue in Pattaya Beach, Thailand that allows you to see the denizens of the deep first hand without even getting wet When Underwater World officially flung its doors open to the public in 2003, it was the first modern aquarium in all of Thailand. Situated on 12 rai of land, the Underwater World theme park requires nearly four million liters of both fresh and salt water to recreate the habitat of a diverse range of sea creatures. The aquarium resides within a structure that paradoxically looks like a modern day, old fashioned circus tent. The architecture’s tent-like design was necessary to ensure that an ample amount of natural sunlight, which is necessary for all sea life to flourish, would filter into the recreated aquatic environment. At Underwater World it requires nothing more than the price of admission and your own two feet for visitors of any age to be transported into the watery realm of Neptune, Davy Jones, and the Little Mermaid. The voyage to the bottom of the sea begins amongst shallow rock and tide pools typically found near the water’s edge. From there intrepid explorers begin their descent into the depths passing a series of self-contained displays populated by a wide variety of marine life ranging from coral to kelp to crustaceans. The real underwater experience begins when one enters the 105 meter long underwater tunnel comprised of 6.4 centimeter thick acrylic,
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offering spectators a 180 degree view of underwater awe. While moving from one sector to the next, you are literally face to face with some 4,000 ocean dwellers made up of roughly 500 different species that showcase the rich marine life of Thailand and Southeast Asia, as well as a number of ocean going creatures transplanted from afar. Underwater World is the perfect choice if an enjoyable family excursion is the ultimate goal as it is suitable for children and adults of all ages. Upon entry, the aquarium is divided into a number of themed “zones”, each of which depicts a unique underwater environment inhabited by specific species such as seaweed, shellfish and shark.
Zone Touch Pool The underwater experience begins at the shallow “touch pool” where visitors can actually interact with a number of diminutive sea creatures like turtles and star fishes. Children in particular seem to enjoy the touch pool area as they can caress a starfish, hand feed a sea turtle, and bottle feed the seemingly always ravenous koi fish in the carp pond.
Coral Reef Zone Upon exiting the touch pool, one enters the Coral Reef Zone. There the colorful and delicate ecosystem of a tropical coral reef has been painstakingly recreated. The coral reef zone is teeming with corals, sponges, seahorses, and dozens of multi-hued tropical fish species, such as the butterfly fish, leopard shark, and the emperor angelfish, all of which rely on the coral reef for their survival.
Open Ocean Zone Following the coral reef zone, one plunges into the deep waters of the Open Ocean Zone. It is here that great fish the likes of the blacktip reefshark, the stingray, and the exotic shovelnose ray, a cross between a shark and a stingray, rather than plying the ocean depths, swim directly in front of your eyes, to your right, to your left, and just above your head.
Getting There Open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with last admission at 5:30 pm, Underwater World can be reached by heading south from Pattaya on Sukhumvit Road. Approximately 200 meters after passing the Tesco Lotus Supermarket on the right hand side of the highway in South Pattaya take, the next U-turn. It will lead you directly to Underwater World.
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| TRAVEL & ATTRACTIONS
By John Borthwick
Rollin’ on the River Chindwin
The Chindwin flows monsoon brown but its verdant shores are studded with the golden spindles and holy beehives of Buddhist stupas and pagodas. We’re on a two-week journey upriver to Myanmar’s remote northwest aboard RV Pandaw Katha, a pedigreed descendant of last century’s Irrawaddy steamers “I think I’ll just sit up here and let the world come to me,” says the tall passenger, pulling up a pew among us on the riverboat’s open forward deck. An old Burma hand, his card reads, “Colonel, US Army, Retired”. He’s back, visiting Myanmar again after years on the ruling junta’s blacklist, because - I wonder - of something he did during his time as military attaché in Yangon? He settles in and the world of the Chindwin River indeed comes to us all. Pirogues bob past, propelled by faded red sails cut from the old robes of monks. Raintree-shaded towns slip behind us in a jumble of rooftops, chai shops, bicycles and buffalo carts. The kids waving from the bank wear white thanaka face-paste and their grandmas crack betel-blood grins featuring stainless steel teeth and fat cheroots.
Temples with solar panels After boarding the steamer just north of Yangon (formerly Rangoon), capital of Myanmar (formerly Burma), we head up the Ayeyarwady (formerly Irrawaddy) River to Bagan (formerly Pagan), beyond which the place-names are content to remain same-same. Bagan is Burma’s Vatican, Chartres and Benares rolled into one, with some 2,500 pagodas and monasteries scattered across its plain. I can see some 30 of them from where I’ve climbed, atop the giant Shwe Sandaw stupa. From then on we compress Royal Bagan’s glorious millennium of art and architecture, plus tales of the devout or demented kings who built it, into one fast-forward day. “Are you stupa-fied yet?” quips our Burmese guide, Daniel, as we gather on the top deck for our evening briefing. We - 24 passengers in 16 cabins - are a mixture of British, Australian and others, including the retired colonel. The towns and villages that we visit thrive outside the imperatives of Twitter-time and selfie uploads yet they too are in change. Their broad river is now hurdled by giant, Chinese-built bridges that connect shores still quilted with paddies and studded with temples - but the temples today have solar panels and the farmers own their first-ever telephones, mobiles.
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Burmese call it Buddhist Disneyland
Lush and air-conditioned steamer
We leave the Ayeyarwady to join the Chindwin River, to witness Burma time in rewind. Twice daily Daniel lands us ashore for well-guided rambles through towns where riverfront streets are still called The Strand and old colonial structures - warehouses, banks, even an 1887 golf course - mostly moulder, abandoned, but occasionally still function fully. We re-board the steamer to move ever north, seeing the jungle shores from the comfort of our teak and brass cabins, and the gin and tonic bubble of the observation deck. The journey’s highlights are ... well, where to begin? The Thanbodi Temple at Monywa, where half a million Buddha statues, plus the country’s tallest Standing Buddha (125 metres) and longest Reclining Buddha (100 metres) are so excessive that even devout Burmese call it a Buddhist Disneyland. Wandering ashore in market towns or through forgotten temples dense with intricately carved art, bouncing around in a tuk-tuk with the colonel swapping tales with the surprised driver in fluent Burmese. Or sometimes, just lingering in a riverside chai shop. A 1920’s traveller here noted that in such places, “A kindly indolence lingers amid the fretful restlessness of our age.” This statement still holds true. More jungle, teak rafts and pagodas. Villages of laundry slapstones, whetstones, parasols, monasteries, longyis, babies and furious heat. At Masein, 28 white stupas climb a ridge from the shoreline like geese ascending in flight. Meanwhile, the chefs keep us almost too well fed with delicious butterfish, pork, roasts, salads, soups and fruit. And one more banana spring roll, please.
We travel 1000 km upstream to reach Homalin, the Chindwin’s northernmost navigable point for crafts like ours. The Pandaw Katha is a lush, air-conditioned version of the classic steamers of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company that flourished until 1942 when the fleet was scuttled in advance of Japan’s invasion. We actually find the boiler of one on the bank at Sitthaung where it sank. In 1995 Scottish entrepreneur Paul Strachan raised and refurbished an original steamer, the RV Pandaw. Today his fleet of a dozen purpose-built Pandaws promises, among other pleasures, “No TVs in the staterooms ... no captain’s table or other such inanities.” My kind of vessels. The river is almost infinite, an expedition is not. We turn back to disembark at Kalewa. The old colonel shares one more tale, about the time he held a party and tweaked the Rangoon junta’s nose with that most insidious Western plot, loud rock - played live, with diplomatic immunity.
“ Towns and villages thrive outside the imperatives of Twitter-time and selfie uploads ” TRIP NOTES Pandaw Chindwin trips begin in Yangon. Bangkok Airways fly Bangkok-Yangon four times daily. Www.bangkokair.com Visa: Enquire early at: www.myanmar.visahq.com.au or www.myanmarvisa.com/bangkok.htm River travel: A 14-day Pandaw Chindwin cruise costs $4,605 for a twin cabin. Transfers, tours, food and drinks are included. See more on: www.pandaw.com
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By Mark Beales
Teaching English – Reading and Listening Ask any English student what they want to learn about English, This month we will have a look at how to teach the two communication skills: Reading and Listening. Being able to use English well means actually four things need to be mastered – reading, writing, listening and speaking. Try and get a mix of these in all your lessons. Usually listening is taken care of indirectly as you’ll be talking, and if you have a course book there’s going to be reading involved. That’s two out of four taken care of.
How to use Reading in your teaching You should always give your students a reason to read. The mere joy of picking up a book and being able to enjoy a range of literature isn’t going to cut it with a generation who’d rather be on Facebook or playing online games. It’s fine to have a reading class, but make sure students produce something at the end of it, whether it’s a book report or an empathic response (remember that one, we did it earlier?) With higher level groups, you may find students are happy to grab a book and dive in, but with lower levels they usually need some persuading. Reading, like any activity, needs to be introduced properly. Beginning a class by presenting your students with a chapter from Harry Potter and telling them ‘read this’ will result in blank stares. Ask your students to tell you five words associated with Harry Potter and you’ve got the start of a lesson. Once you have your five words, show students a picture of a scene from one of the movies. Get them to tell you about it and predict what is happening (they can do this even if they don’t
know one wizard from another). After this, they read a short extract from the book that relates to the following scene and see if their predictions were correct. Once that’s done, they can pretend to be a character and write a journal about what happened to them and read it to their friends. And there you have it, one ready-made, boil-in-a-bag, lesson. As with all classes, begin by engaging students, then introduce the topic and give them a task. Once the task is completed you can expand things a little and get them to produce their own work. If you’ve been paying attention, you will also have noticed that we use all four communication skills here: the students listen to the movie extract, tell you their predictions, write down their character’s journal and read the chapter.
How to use Listening in your teaching Listening is perhaps the hardest of the four communication skills. It’s not like reading or writing, where you can go back and check what is going on. Listening is a one-stop shop: you get to hear something once and then it’s gone forever. As well as live speaking, a lot of lessons make use of recorded material on tape or CD Typically there are two stages to a listening exercise. The first time students listen to find out what’s going on in general and the second time they listen to pick out specific information. It’s important to point this out to students as it allows them to focus on particular things each time they listen, rather than worry about having to understand every word. Here are some ideas for listening lessons: Recorded material from course books is fine, but why not make up your own scripts and get them down on CD? The advantage here is that you can tailor it to where you live and include student names or other local detail. Short movie clips or excerpts from television shows offer authentic language and plenty of chances for predictive exercises and feedback. Pause the clip as you go along and ask questions or give students questions in advance that they can answer as they listen. Put the questions in the same order as the extract, unless you want to make it really challenging. Course books come with audio CDs and gap-fill or jigsawtype activities. These may not be natural but they do allow students to listen for specifics. Students tend to need listen two times to a track. Set challenges that students need to complete through listening for example by using music. From Peru to Poland, everybody loves music. Songs are just about the finest arsenal you have in your teaching bag, so make good use of them. Music is not only enjoyable but it uses natural phrases and slang, can inspire discussions and is a great way to get students speaking (or warbling). Collect songs and accompanying worksheets as you go along and you’ll soon have a song for every occasion, or at least every tense. Think about presenting the lesson, don’t just announce ‘listen to this song’ and hit play. Sometimes even just the intro can be enough as a warmer. Play the first 30 seconds of a song and ask students what genre it is, how it makes them feel, even what colour they associate with it. You’ll be surprised how enthusiastic students are to do this. This kind of warmer is also recommended as helps break down the idea that listening is ‘hard’ as you begin with a small, achievable task and can then build on it.
‘Teaching English’ is written by awardwinning writer Mark Beales (Lonely Planet, Insight Guides, Bangkok Post). To download this ebook on Amazon, iTunes, Lulu or Kobo, Google ‘Teaching English Mark Beales’. Or you could have a look at Mark’s other ebook: ‘The Ultimate Guide to Pattaya 2014’.
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By Brian Stewart
How to select an International School
If you are new or currently residing in Pattaya and have children of the appropriate age, finding the absolute best international school is a top priority. Selecting the correct school for your particular needs, requires more than just visiting a website and casting a cursory glance at a pamphlet or two. It involves research, asking a lot of questions, and wherever possible spending some time on the campus and in the classroom. If you pay attention to the following guide, and if you do your due diligence and make thoughtful inquires, before long you’ll have more than enough information to make an informed decision on what school is best for your children to attend An international school is a school that has either adopted a course of study that follows an international curriculum like the Cambridge International Examinations, or a national curriculum that is different from that of the nation in which the school resides. International schools cater primarily to foreign students who are not native to the host country.
Must Have Features When shopping for a school, make sure that it is internationally accredited by at least one international agency such as the Council of International Schools. This will ensure that credit can be transferred from one international school to another. The school’s teaching staff and student body should also both be multinational and multilingual. And make sure that the language of instruction is suitable for your children.
ISAT Select a school that is a member of the ISAT or International Schools Association of Thailand. An ISAT school offers a range of study programs that cater to American, British, and International Baccalaureate standards, as well as other international curriculums such as Japanese, Korean, French, and Swiss. ISAT members also offer a number of different campus sizes, and a wide variety of fine arts, sporting, and extra-curricular activities.
Forget About the Name Don’t choose a school based solely on the fact that it has an impressive name or cultural affiliation that is familiar to you. Before signing up at a school that features notable words such as Harvard, English, International, Oxford, Private or World’s Best in its name look beyond its label. Do more than just admire its name and glance at its test scores and demographic data. There are lousy, mediocre and great schools whether they have an inspiring name or not.
Investigate Curriculum Thai international schools offer a number of international curricula, many of which are listed above. Each of which has strengths and weaknesses. In turn, individual school offering the curriculum you’re interested in may have their own advantages and disadvantages based on its teaching staff and the courses
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offered. In addition, some schools develop other curriculums which do not fall into a totally different format. Therefore, it’s worth exploring what each school has to offer before making a final decision.
Attend Seminars
If a school offers any sort of orientation seminar, be sure to attend. But be advised that you should never make a hasty decision based solely on the first impression. Every school puts its best foot forward at these events, and a snap judgment could spell disaster for your child’s education. After all you wouldn’t marry the first person you’d met in a bar that made a favorable impression on you.
Research online
Continue your research online and see what surfaces, both good and bad. Look for reviews made by other parents. Talk to your co-workers and friends in regard to what school they send their children to. If possible, ask any teachers that you happen to meet where their children attend school. Also, don’t be afraid to ask if they can speak candidly about the various schools in the area. When visiting the campus, get the perspective of the students who attend that school on a daily basis. This can pay handsome dividends as to whether that school receives a passing or failing grade.
Surprise Visit The best way to get a feel for a school’s learning environment is to take a field trip to the top two or three schools on your list while school is in session. If you’re quiet and blend in, everyone will forget you are there and soon fall into their normal routine. Pay attention to whether the teacher engages the students and checks for understanding. Watch the students to determine if they paying attention or is their mind wandering. More importantly, try to access if the classroom is a place that you’d want to spend time in. And finally, be wary of any school whose administration forbids a classroom visit or adopts an attitude when you ask. If this happens, you have to wonder, what they don’t want you to see. Remember that no school is perfect, so follow your instincts and stay focused on the big picture: The best education your children.
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NEW YEAR – NEW YOU A new year has begun. Tradition bids us to give ourselves a promise on New Years Eve about the year to come. Maybe you want to get more fit? Many people make a new year resolution about their health. But maybe you want something else and more unique for yourself? How about doing pottery or art? How about learning to play the saxophone? Or how about working on that scuba certificate, you originally came to Thailand for? Pattaya Trader brings you loads of inspiration for the New You on the next pages.
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By Eli Zwillenberg
Learn to play an instrument Y
ou may think it’s too hard to learn an instrument. You may think you’re too old. Nonsense. If your fingers work you can play virtually any instrument and if only your hands do then you can learn the drums and a drummer is welcome in any band. Every time you pick up an instrument and play it you get better. Except a piano, then you just hurt your back. The hardest part isn’t practising or learning or studying theory - it’s just choosing the right instrument to learn. Who knows – it might be that you fall in love with playing a Thai instrument. Learning a new musical instrument is one of the most satisfying things a body can do. Proficiency is not easy to come by but, when it is, there is nothing else in this world like having a truly
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musical experience. When you and a friend come together in musical harmony the feeling of effortless control is sublime. When you can imagine a sound and then create it, or hear a song and begin to replicate it there is a sense of accomplishment and pleasure unlike anything else on earth. And let’s not forget how nice it is to entertain yourself and your friends and impress strangers with a skill that everyone can appreciate and enjoy.
The instrument is your friend Choosing an instrument is a lot like making a new friend. You’ll, hopefully, be spending a lot of time together. You want a buddy you want to be with, want to play with and want to have a good relationship with. But you know that already, and that’s why
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The Saw Duang is a traditional Thai musical instrument. The Saw Duang is originally adapted from China and simplified. The Saw Duang has only two strings that produce a high, clear and constant sound that make it the natural leader of a band.
Music improves your intelligence
Saxophone Bill Clinton and every love-lorn city detective’s favorite woodwind instrument makes a great tone and, once you learn how to hold your lips, is actually pretty easy to pick up. A good saxophonist is welcome anywhere solo and is necessary addition to any serious jazz combo. And what goes better with cold beer on a hot night than some cool jazz? There are a number of great resources for learning to play the sax. Besides the teachers you can find in classifieds there are scores of YouTube videos and one particularly excellent website: www.tamingthesaxophone.com. You can rent a sax before you buy just to see if you like it.
Learning to play an instrument creates new connections between the left and the right brain. The more connections a person has, the faster the brain can switch between logic and creative thinking. Problem solving and abstract thinking improves when information flows quickly from one part of the brain to the other. It is a scientific fact that if a child learns to play the violin or guitar before the age of 9, this child will score higher in both spelling and maths than a non-playing child the same age.
The ukulele, or the Uke, is much more than a miniature guitar. It’s actually a type of lute, usually with nylon strings, that produces a happy, upbeat tone and is quite easy on a beginner’s fingers. It gained a fashion boost in the USA in recent years with it being the traveling instrument of choice for hip festival-hopping youths. you’ve always wanted to learn the … what? Piano? Guitar? Violin? Why not choose a more novel instrument? Here are some of the less common musical instruments to learn and a little about them. I’ve included some that you would have a very hard time learning to play anywhere else, but in Thailand: Traditional Thai instruments from the north and the south. Finally, when you’re considering purchasing an instrument be sure to check out a real Thai music shop. The fusion of Thai and Western musical instruments has created some beautiful works of functional art.
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The Chakhe is a zither. The name originally derives from the word chorakhe, which means crocodile. The Chakhe’s music is both cheerful and ghostly. This is the perfect instrument to learn for people who want to be impressive and the more common tunings can actually be played with very little difficulty. The only drawback to the chakhe is its size, which is big as a tuba.
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The magic of the undersea world N
ow it is time to do something about that scuba dive certificate you promised yourself when you first arrived in Thailand. There is anything but a lack of dive shops in and around Pattaya. You’ll need to take some lessons and pay close attention, then rent your gear, find a boat and get in the water. For under 2,000 Baht you can be in the water in a couple of hours and for the entire day. There is little as alien to humans as the sea from where we evolved. We are born wet and spend the rest of our lives trying to stay dry. We walk upright, expend very little energy getting around and very rarely wonder which direction is up. When you enter Neptune’s kingdom all of that changes. The light takes on a new hue and you are surrounded not only by new
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rules of physics but also by an abundance of life that operates based on those rules. On land you may be the most agile ballerina but under the sea you are as clumsy as an elephant on ice skates compared to even the most ponderous flounder. You will be charmed at the creatures that effortlessly glide by. You will be startled by the ones that pop out of nowhere that, until that moment, were indistinguishable from the sea floor itself. And you will, of course, feel dwarfed by the aweinspiring mammoths that are only able to grow where weight is no longer a restriction. If there are two things that Pattaya is rich with, the second is the greatest attraction on Earth, literally: The world beneath
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LEOPARD SHARKS are named for their spots and are some of the best sharks to spot because they won’t run away from you like most other sharks do. Since they hunt at night and rest during the day you don’t have to fear them, just float on down and get a selfie that your friends will be really, really jealous of.
CUTTLEFISH can change colours as rapidly as an LED marquee, and just as brightly, making them the perfect mascot for Walking Street. If you want to see some seriously wild light shows, find a group of three and hold up a mirror to one of them. Pick a male and the other two will start flashing. Just be careful. All cuttlefish are poisonous and some species are deadly.
the sea. But what does the ocean hold for those curious explorers willing to become a fish for a day? This is almost like asking what attractions land holds. And the answer? The answer is that SCUBA diving reveals a never-ending world where every turn holds something you have never seen before. From shipwrecks to whales to the glassy, glowing ceiling of the surface itself every look at the undersea world is a look with newborn eyes. In Pattaya there are a few different types of dive charters. Private or open, single or multiple days and live-a-board. For the first time-diver, an open, single day trip is the best option. Try the islands just off Pattaya Beach for a fun, quick time. Welcome to a whole new world!
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SEA TURTLES are beloved by the Thai royal family and protected by royal decree. You cannot legally touch them, not even if they sidle up to you like a cat begging for treats. Underwater these floating tanks are the essence of poise, dignity and grace. And their expressive faces look at you almost with sympathy at your ungainly maneuvering.
MANTA RAYS are the epitome of the bizarre underwater world, a mixture of dream and nightmare, they look like what a bat wishes it could be. Floating serenely yet somehow sinister, an encounter with these slick leather monsters is not soon forgotten.
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you perception The new year is upon us. The newborn 2015 is upon us with all the promises of youth and virility. Ready for action. Ready to improve. Ready to do nothing at all. And that can be one of the best things anyone can do for themselves. It is called meditation Recent scientific studies on meditation shows that the millions upon millions of worldwide practitioners of meditation have better health, less stress and a decreased need for sleep compared to non-practitioners. So don’t say meditation is a waste of time. The various forms of meditation do indeed have actual, measurable, benefits. Meditating can: • Improve anxiety and depression • Reduce stress • Improve the mental and physical health of sufferers of fibromyalgia, cancer, chronic pain and coronary artery disease • Improve self reported emotional well being • Increase perception • Decrease the need for sleep without any effect on wakefulness • Allow you to calm yourself at will • Reduce pain and increase your sense of happiness This new year, improve your heart rate. Relieve your stress. Increase your metabolism. Be present in your life. Increase your
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Meditation increases
academic and intellectual performance… Meditate! If you think that lazing in a hammock feels good, you ain’t seen nothing yet. There is very little in this world as good for your brain and soul as taking a few minutes to just be mindful, to just be peaceful and to just be. And did you really come to Pattaya for any other reason than relaxing and reflecting under the tropical sun?
How to meditate
First, intend to meditate. Intention is of ultimate importance. Intend to meditate at a specific time such as morning, after lunch and before bed. Second, declare that you are meditating and will be meditating for at least two minutes. This might seem ludicrously short but it is quite a long time to ‘do nothing’ these days and you might be surprised at all the jumbled mess of thoughts you have. Third, find a place where you can sit and not be bothered. This is often the hardest part of meditation, knowing a place where there will be little enough noise that you will not be distracted. Fourth, sit comfortably. Fifth, breathe. Just breathe. Focus on this most basic aspect of your existence. Feel your breath, experience breathing. You can close your eyes but it is not necessary. When your mind wanders, notice it. Wander with it and wander it on back to your breathing. That is all you need to do to begin meditating today. Once you have meditated every day you will find that when you are stressed, frustrated, frightened or challenged simply stepping back from yourself and focusing on your breath will be enough to calm you down and help you make the right decisions. You’ll be able to meditate upon difficult decisions. You’ll find yourself acting with intention instead of automatically. Sit. Breathe. Be.
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a y a t t Pa JANUARY ISSUE PATTAYA BARGAIN HUNTER Welcome to Pattaya Bargain Hunter, my name is Belinda and before living in Pattaya I was a buyer in London’s West End. An important part of my job was to look out for items of quality, value and with that certain special something. Now I look out for bargains in and around Pattaya to share with you.
JANUARY SALE SHOPPING WITH THE FAMILY January sale shopping with the family takes a little more effort and care to organise, you should always consider the needs of the people around you. This will make your shopping experience a much happier and calmer one. For example, make sure that everyone especially your husband or partner wears comfortable shoes - if not they will moan and groan all the time you traipse around the shops. Also, you may want to find an area to park one of your loved ones such as a bar as its always good to let your other half know that he can have a half hour break until such time as you need him for shopping that may be more relevant to him. Once refreshed he may be far more amenable to this idea. Likewise, your children; I’ve found that if you spend the first part of your day buying things that interest them, once that part of the shopping day is finished they will not want to accompany you to the parts that interest you. Of course there is a creche option such as the one by Toys R Us in Central Festival or you can try a more play time approach to your shopping day. For example one purchase that will interest them and then one for you. Mixing it up will help relieve the boredom and don't forget sit down treats such as iced cream breaks. You may just have a mini bargain hunter in the making! However whoever you are doing your sale shopping, always remember: WHEN IS A BARGAIN NOT A BARGAIN ?! With so many discounts and special offers around it is easy to lose focus. Remember, a bargain is not a true bargain if you bring your purchase home only to discover; a) That you don’t really need it but was seduced by the lure of a big discount b) That you already have it or something rather similar We are all guilty of falling into repeat buying cycles if left unchecked. Look in your wardrobe and just see how many similar items you have and realise that this may be your weakness.
NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS…………………………..
If number one on your list of resolutions is the age old “lose weight” consider eating more Thai food. The other day I met a couple of “newbies” who told me that they couldn’t eat Thai food because they don’t enjoy spicy food. Now to my mind they are missing out on the daily bargains available everywhere of good, affordable, freshly cooked and prepared food. If you also find yourself in this situation my advice to you would be to learn a few Thai words to make life easier “Nit Noi” is a good one in response to the question “Spicy”? It means “a little” or you can always go with the universal sign language of a shake of the head or dismissive wave of the hand. The other one is “Gai” – chicken. – I find chicken and eggs in Thailand very tasty. Or “Moo” for pork dishes and you can always just pick out the chilies “Prik” and leave the “Nam Prik Nam Pla” – traditional chili and fish sauce that you will always find in the small accompanying dish. If another resolution is not to drink so much then try coconut juice available from street vendors for as little as 20 baht or likewise the freshly squeezed orange juice also 20 baht. Or if you have no compulsion to make a new year’s resolution to lose weight and are quite happy to eat as much as you can then try Angels (just behind The Avenue 2nd road and near The Mercure Hotel Soi 15. Here you will find a really amazing spread for as little as 249 baht really a chance to “Fill your Boots’! If you have any thoughts, suggestions or comments please write to me “Belinda Bargain Hunter” at: pattayabargainhunter@outlook.com
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The Sportsman Pub & Restaurant In the world of haute cuisine, epicureans’ well versed in avant-garde culinary procedures generally don’t look to plain old English fare to satiate their appetite for ground breaking gastronomic creations. If you are one, and just can’t stomach another serving of lemon kale and cucumber with goat’s milk or one more mouthful of lamb noisette with buttered pole bean fricassé, then head over to the Sportsman Pub and Restaurant whose menu features authentic pub grub along with a variety of international favourites. Nestled midway between 2nd Road and Beach Road on Soi 13, the Sportsman Pub and Restaurant has been a favourite dining den and watering hole for tourists, Thais, and expats who turn their noses up at cutting edge delicacies like jellied filet mignon graced with a savory onion foam since 1997. In addition to the home cooked English pub fare with all the trimmings, the Sportsman’s menu offers its patrons an eclectic mix of Thai, European, and American dishes on which to dine. If you’re in the mood for a big breakfast, sumptuous salad, mouth watering melt, heavenly hamburger or tantalizing Thai curry between the hours of 7:00 am and 1:30 pm stop by the Sportsman Pub and Restaurant.
Fifteen different breakfasts One of the things I like most about the Sportsman is that it offers fifteen different breakfasts ranging from the Full English and Mega Breakfast with proper sausages and bacon to three egg omelets with a choice of fillings served with fries potatoes to lighter fare such as fresh fruit and grains with honey and hot buttered crumpets and jam. As far as appetizers and starters are concerned the Sportsman’s menu reads like a who’s who of snacks. Nibblers can nibble from such things as crispy fried bacon wrapped prawns with barbeque sauce, pork spring rolls delicately flavored with lemon grass or salt and pepper battered calamari with tasty tartar sauce If you’re hankering an assortment sandwiches, wraps and melts, you won’t be disappointed by what’s on offer. Sandwich-wise, think fillet steak and fried onions or the classic BLT on your choice of white or brown bread. If you prefer your finger food that is wrapped or toasted try the chicken and pepper tortilla wrap with cheese and ranch dressing or the cheddar cheese, bacon and banana toastie – I know it sounds weird, but it tastes terrific.
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English pub style restaurant International fare is comprised of the usual suspects like Italian beef and tomato lasagna, Mexican chili con carne, French chicken cordon bleu, Thai spicy Tom Yum soup and massaman curry (my favourite) and of course the classic American cheese burger or BBQ rack of ribs. The Sportsman is indeed an English pub style restaurant. Here are a few of their hearty English favourites: grilled gammon steak, traditional fish and chips and mince and mash. Don’t forget about the pub pies composed of chicken and mushroom, steak and kidney, minced beef and onions which all served with chips, vegetables and gravy, and of course the minced lamb, Shepard’s pie topped with mashed potatoes. Not to mention the everyday roasts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken served with your favorite side dishes.
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Free game of pool The Sportsman can boast of a host of desserts, just about every libation you under the sun (and moon), plus a Sunday carvery where diners can fill up on a selection roast meats, potatoes, mixed vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and gravy from 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The Sportsman is so much more than just a great place to eat. It’s a destination. If you fancy a drop or two of fine wine, local or imported beer, English cider, or your favorite spirits served either straight up or in the form of a cocktail, then the Sportsman is a proper pub and bar. If you enjoy viewing live sporting events of all types via one or more large screen plasma TVs, then the Sportsman is a sports bar. If you fancy a game or two of pool at no charge, then the Sportsman is a very inexpensive pool hall. If you want to share all of that useless knowledge housed in your head with others, then Thursday night is quiz night at the Sportsman. If you’ve always wished that you could enter a monthly Samsung Galaxy product giveaway, then stop by the Sportsman for a meal and register to win.
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By Matias Berra
Bake N' Brew is more than Coffee Cakes and Breakfast Throughout the years, Pattaya has experienced a revival of quality restaurants and diners. Bake N' Brew is certainly at the forefront of this culinary renaissance in Sin City. Tucked away in Soi Excite (otherwise known as Pattaya Sai 3, Soi 23) this charming restaurant offers an impressive repertoire of homemade-style cooking, fusion dishes, breakfasts, cakes and brews (including a diverse menu of milkshakes, coffees, teas and their signature healthy smoothies). The Pattaya Trader was there this past week to sample some of their most popular dishes We have long established that food enters through the eyes first, and before I start repeating myself throughout the article, let me state that the presentation of all the dishes at Bake N' Brew was absolutely impeccable: Not only does the chef expertly use colours and textures, but also the arrangement of all the elements in the plate are crafted for balance and a playful kind of perfection.
French toast, bacon and fresh fruits My initial surprise (as such a pretty plate was placed in front of me) slowly melted away as the aroma of freshly-fried bacon and egg overtook my senses. I didn’t waste much time before diving (bacon first) into this lovely plate of french toast. As far as flavours go, the mixture and contrast between the salty-crispy-bacon and sweet-eggy-toast was amazing. Even more (though you can't see it from the picture) the pieces of toast, which remained skillfully crispy despite the egg around them, were also sprinkled with cinnamon giving the experience another layer of flavour. Now combine all of this with a mouthful of ridge-cut bananas, peaches and fresh raspberries (yup fresh ones, not the defrosted
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type) and you have the ideal dish to start your day. And in case you haven't noticed from the picture, that little bottle on the top right is a quality maple syrup that just begs to be poured all over this lovely dish.
Beef Goulash with tagliatelle and green salad Possibly my favourite dish of the day, the beef was extremely tender and happily floating in a thick flavourful broth that by the taste of it, must have taken long hours to make. The tagliatelle that came with the plate was lightly dressed with olive oil and fresh dill, the perfect base for the rich and thick Goulash sauce. The sour cream that topped the broth was just the right addition. Once mixed, it turned the whole dish into a wonderfully creamy and tasty concoction. The aroma emanating from it took me back to my infancy and my grandma's kitchen. It is a truly delicious dish that has a strong home-made feel, taste, look and flavour.
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By Brian Stewart
Restaurant
When you want to go somewhere absolutely rustic and faithful to Thai culture and traditions, you should definitely go to Ruen Thai Restaurant. This is an oasis of tranquility, tucked peacefully away in a small alley on 2nd Road within walking distance to Walking Street. The restaurant features a big open space with discretely placed fans, ensuring there is always a nice comfortable breeze even on hot summer days. The restaurant is big enough for parties of some one hundred guests, but at the same time it is well planned, so couples and small groups can enjoy the restaurant's delicious Thai and International cuisine in a cosy private setting Every night there are performances on a central stage. Here you can enjoy traditional Thai dances, fire shows and fighting shows with a terrific view. Ruen Thai Restaurant has a special area for guests that wish to enjoy a smoke. This ensures fresh air for the guests that are not interested in having their dinner spoiled by the odour of smoke. There is room for everybody. Khun Navin, who is the third generation owner of the restaurant says: “We want all our guests to feel comfortable. Some time ago we had some Indian customers that went up on stage and started dancing with the dancers there and this is absolutely alright with us, because for us, it is all about making our guests feeling welcome and relaxed” Besides the fact that the food served at Ruen Thai is of top level, high class quality, this restaurant might be the only place in town with a very special feature that is impressively artistic and unique:
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Ruen Thai
fruit cut as artwork. The skilled staff cut the fruit just minutes before serving it, and even though it looks like a very easy thing to do, this specific art takes months to learn. The fruit could be a watermelon cut out as flowers for decoration on a festive table or they can be carved with the name of a person, when for example, celebrating birthdays or anniversaries. Also fruits are cut out and used for special drinks. You can order the delicious Love Story, a drink, which is a heart shaped watermelon with a pineapple drink hidden inside – as if made in heaven for impressing your date. Definitely a place worth visiting.
Trader recommends * Fresh oyster on ice with dry garlic and seafood sauce * Baked giant prawns with orange sauce * Spicy soup with prawns * Stewed duck with red sauce * Sour curry mixed vegetables with striped snakehead * Roast beef Hong Kong style * Banana flambé Grand Marnier
Ruen Thai Restaurant 485/3 Moo 10 Pattaya 2nd Road, South Pattaya, Chonburi
Tel.: 038 425 911 or 038 425 273
Online booking at: www.ruenthairestaurant.com
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By Matias Berra
Guilty
Pleasure Bistro
This establishment is not something we are used to in Pattaya. The brainchild of a small group of educated, well-travelled and young Thais, Guilty Pleasure is changing the way we see dining in our town. With high end well designed interiors, crafted menu items and an impressive selection of signature desserts and cocktails, this multifaceted venue is bringing a modern and young twist to Pattaya Guilty Pleasure Bistro is located right on Sukhumvit in Na Jomtien (right next to soi Na Jomtien 40 to be specific), which means that visitors won't have a problem spotting the large and modern looking building. The bistro has a huge parking lot, so there is no need to worry about where to leave your car. As you enter the building, you will certainly be delighted at the design details spread through out the property. From big spacious rooms with lots of windows and light, your eyes will slowly shift to the smaller details that help create the sleek and chic style that characterizes Guilty Pleasure: rocky lamps, giant light bulbs that bathe the place in a warm and orange tinged light and brass beer ducts for their Hoegarden draft beer (though soon enough there will be craft beer flowing through them, so be looking forward to that!)
Zealand prime cuts, and their beef either comes from Australia or New Zealand. The vanilla used for desserts and ice-creams is imported from Madagascar while all the chocolate used (and they do use a lot) is exclusively from France. You can really taste the difference too; I got to try the mixed berry ice-cream and it was so packed with fresh berries it felt like we were actually eating the fruits mixed with cream, it was that good.
All about the flavour
It wasn't too long after talking to the chef that I quickly realized Guilty Pleasure is all about the flavour: They have a very keen focus on high quality, fresh ingredients which they use religiously and with pride. All of their lamb dishes are made with New
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Thailand’s signature dishes. It’s also a great choice for those who just want to take a break from the usual assortment of rice based Thai entrées.
Origins from China
Fried Noodles with Soy Sauce The Thai people truly love to eat their noodles, particularly when they are swimming in a rich chicken or pork broth surrounded by plenty of fresh, crisp vegetables that are heaped with a mound of thinly sliced pork topped with a healthy dose of the spicy, salty, sweet, and sour condiments they so adore As delicious as any form of Thai noodle soup is, many prefer Thai noodles when they are prepared by another method – stirfried. One of the best ways to experience stir-fried noodles, Thai style is by way of a dish called Phàt Si Io, which is phonetically pronounced “pat-see-ew”. It is also referred to as Kuai-tiao Phàt Si Io, which reflects the fact that wide, flat rice noodles are its main ingredient. Phàt si io, which literally translates into the name of “fried soy sauce” is an excellent choice for any eater whose pallet or stomach will not tolerate the spicy heat found in so many of
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With its roots firmly based in traditional Chinese cuisine, the fried flat noodle recipe originated on mainland China. Ingredient by ingredient the dish was gradually modified as it migrated through Vietnam and then Laos. Upon reaching Siam, the formula for the Chinese noodle dish was tailored to suit the pallet of the Thai people. The result being another Thai classic. Phàt si io is a perennial favourite of both Thai and farang. It can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch and dinner or as an anytime snack. Although the actual components of this noodle dish will vary from cook to cook, its star ingredient is the broad, flat rice noodle known as kuai-tiao sen yai or sen yai, for short, which means “big strip”.
Phàt si io is easy to confuse with Rat Na Soy sauce is the ingredient which gives the noodles their rich, savory, yet slightly sweet flavor. The already great taste of the noodles can be enhanced by adding any of the condiments which grace the tables of virtually every Thai eating establishment. The contents of the ubiquitous condiment caddy, which the Thais call a khrauang puang or “circle of spices”, is typically comprised of fish and lime sauce with sliced red chilies (nám prik pla), dried red chili flakes (prik pom), chili slices in vinegar (prik dong), and white sugar (nám dtaan). Most Thai menus will list this dish under its Thai name of phàt si io or by its anglicized name, which is “fried noodles”. When ordering fried noodles be sure to confirm that you are actually ordering noodles that are stir-fried in soy sauce, not the similar “fried noodle” dish known as Rat Na, whose meat and noodles are cooked separately and then topped with a soy sauce flavoured gravy.
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By By B.S.
Speaking
Thai or not? because the Thai language is a hybrid language which combined elements borrowed from the Pali, Sanskrit and Old Khmer languages. Furthermore, it is comprised of 44 consonants and 15 vowels that combine into no less than 28 different vowel forms! Add to that the fact that 5 different phonemic tones all must be mastered in order for a non-native speaker to properly enunciate any utterance correctly, and equally necessary for any native listener to process and understand what would otherwise sound like gibberish voiced by a non-native speaker.
Phut Pasa Thai Dai Mai, Khaa? – Huh?
Kingdom of Thailand. It is also the native language of the Central Thai people or more precisely, it was the dominant language of the Thais who inhabited Central Thailand, which just happened to be the heartland of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. To this day, Central Thailand remains the most dominant region of Thailand and the home of Bangkok, as well as the majority of the nation’s population.
Due to its complexity, Thai is not an easy language for most Westerners to learn, let alone master. To put it mildly, the Siamese language is not for the faint of heart. Having said that, unless you’re a complete imbecile, and enjoy being looked at as if you were a talking baboon you should know that it isn’t terribly difficult to pick up a few essential words and phrases. Even though you run the risk of articulating a tactless and embarrassing faux pas such as stating your girlfriend looks like a hamster instead of a goddess, it’s well worth the effort. After a few false starts you will begin to reap the benefits of being able to inquire such things as where the bathroom is – hông nám yoo têe năi, khaa/khraap or do you speak English – phut pasa-angkgrit dai mai, khaa/khraap.
Nine main dialects
Bridge language
Besides being the most common of the nine main dialects that are spoken across the Land of Smiles, articulating anything in the verbal form via the Central Thai dialect is, and always will be anywhere from absolutely impossible to exceedingly difficult in the mind of the average foreigner who has chosen to call Thailand his or her home away from home. The reason why speaking in the Thai tongue is so intimidating to most foreigners is
Regardless of what country you hail from, if you live in the Kingdom of Thailand and your intellect is such that you cannot or simply choose not to be well versed in the finer points of verbalizing your thoughts by way of the local dialect, then you will be forced to do so in something called the lingua franca. The term lingua franca, by the way, dates back to the time of the Crusades when all Europeans were called ‘Franks’. Lingua franca, which literally means the “language of the Franks”, during the early Middle Ages was a polyglot of tongues drawn from Italian, French, Portuguese, Greek, Spanish and Arabic. Collectively these disparate languages became the language through which all commerce and diplomacy in the eastern Mediterranean region was conducted.
Thai is both the national and official language of the
English is lingua franca Today, lingua franca is the archaic term for what scholars call a “bridge language”. A bridge language is essentially a language used to make communication possible between people who do not share the same mother tongue. In the Land of Smiles, the de-facto lingua franca for the most part is English. Therefore if you speak Swedish or French, it will be necessary for you to communicate using a combination of Thai and English if you wish to be understood. After all, very
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Thai is not that difficult In the event that you are incapable of not learning Thai and do not want to rely entirely on the less than reliable lingua franca to conduct your business while in Thailand, you will have no choice but to rely on others. This makes you extremely vulnerable in
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regard to important topics such as visas, rental contracts, the purchase of real estate, medical matters, and anything to do with finance. To protect yourself, never sign anything unless you fully understand what you are signing. Select an area of Thailand where you are more apt to find a greater number of English speaking Thais. Treat your Thai-English pocket dictionary like an American Express Card – never leave home without it. Cultivate foreign and Thai friends that you trust implicitly to help you with important issues. However, the best solution is to force yourself to learn and use a number of useful Thai phrases. It really isn’t as difficult as you think.
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few Thais are familiar with the words “how much” when spoken in the Swahili or Estonian language. If you are not fluent in either language, the inherent difficulty of using the lingua franca is that two individuals are attempting to communicate in a language which neither one fully understands. This is, of course is the perfect recipe for disaster. The outcome of which is more often than not a major misunderstanding.
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According to a study published August 2014 in The Journal of Clinical Investigation the ingredient in chili peppers that gives them their kick shows promise in fighting cancer. This is truly excellent news for we few fortunate Farangs who have moved to a country where the principal flavouring is blowtorch.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Chili might have a positive impact on fighting cancer Many of the health benefits of spicy food in general have long been known. Promoting the movement of food through your body, raising your basal temperature and thus increasing calorie burning, making you more alert and aware and, of course, spicy food also stays fresher longer as the same stuff that makes your tongue burn kills bacteria. But capsaicin, the stuff that gives chili peppers their specific zing, has some more benefits that might just surprise you. First of all, did you know that it is an effective pain killer?
Chili is a pain killer
That’s right - the same chemical that swells and burns your tongue and makes you cry is used to relieve pain in everything from arthritis to shingles. Though that might be surprising, the method by which it works is far less surprising. When a diluted serum of capsaicin is applied to the aggravated area (and promptly removed) it tricks the nerves into believing they are burned. So overwhelmed, they stop reporting the pain. Yes, much like a Thai massage, capsaicin sort of beats you into feeling good.
30% deficit in tumor growth
But what about defeating cancer? The study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation was conducted by researchers from UC San Diego with mice. The research team took mice that were uncommonly susceptible to colorectal cancer and fed them capsaicin. The mice that were fed the chemical showed a 30% deficit in tumor growth compared to a group fed an inactive substance. The mechanism by which this remarkable discovery works is thought to be by activating a growth inhibitor associated with fighting overheating and burning in the body’s cells. The doctors were able to further increase the therapy’s effect by combining it with a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug, thus suggesting a course of action to help prevent tumor growth in humans. They do stress that more studies are needed before a treatment is created. But for now we can cool the bonfires in our mouths with the wisdom that as that fire moves more southerly on its journey through our GI tract that it’s doing its part to burn out illness. The pain is not for nought.
Another notorious fact Of the countries with the top 20 highest incidences of colorectal cancer, none are famous for regularly eating spicy food. These countries are: Korea, Slovakia, Hungary, Denmark, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Slovenia, Belgium, Israel, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, Spain, Croatia, Serbia, Japan.
This article is for informational purpose only; it does not replace professional medical advice.
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Hi Folks, Scott's guys aboard Captain Daeng's boat had a good trip with thirteen queen fish (blpa chilip) none below three kilos and two barracuda (bpla sak). This was good news as October and early November numbers have been down. I spoke to Scott about their catches over the years in summertime and wintertime. He said that the last two years have seen big numbers during the summer which is unusual. This has happened with my fishing for horse mackerel (bpla thoo), during the winter I can get thirty to sixty fish with a few snipe (bpla gratong) and some half beak (bpla daptow). My last trip out with my fishing buddy we got no horse mackerel and just seven snipe. I have not seen for two years those big shoals beating the surface and I had feared that the queen fish would follow the same pattern. I went to a mark one mile east of Koh Man Wichia and anchored up on a dropping tide. As I had Frank with me I tied a short rope to the top of the anchor rope and pulled on it till the boat swung round enough for both of us to fish off the side. Frank said that he saw a fish jumping way out, not to far from my float rig. But as the rod did not move I left it alone. I watched as two paired Thai trawlers slowly made their way towards us. Then I realized that the closest one was on a collision course with my boat. The prow of the trawler was inline with the middle of the wheel house and stayed that way
Going Fishing with Roger for some time. So it was action stations, I take nothing for granted on the sea, we reeled in the rods, I started the engine and pulled up the anchor. When I was reeling in the float rig a huge snipe jumped, I was donald ducked, I just had to keep quickly reeling in. Sure enough fish broke the line. To rub the salt in, the trawler altered course when it very close to where I had anchored! That was the only sure bite of the day but you cannot take any chances on the sea. I normally like to use as short as piece of wire for my two hook trace as possible. about six or seven inches long. I use non nylon coated wire, it's more expensive but it is a lot thinner than the coated wire. It does go rusty more quickly but I usually replace it as it has gone "curly" or I it has been bitten off before it gets rusty. Having been bitten off a few times on the float rigs above the wire trace I am going to use a longer wire about twelve inches and hope that I do not give up the few bites that I get. That snipe could have swallowed the bait and get its teeth on to the leader line some ten inches above the wire. Also I like to use the smallest rolling barrel swivel possible, it has a breaking point of ten kilos and as my main line is twenty pound I have found that the swivels have never been the weakest link. Breaking news, Scott went out with another group and got three queen fish, the biggest was six kilos. And I went out with my buddy trolling around Koh Krok and picked up sixteen horse mackerel and four snipe. Once again these catches are down compared to earlier years. Anyone fishing out of Ban Sarey or Sattahip noticed the same trend? Maybe the problem is here in the smaller gulf as the fish prices in the local fish market have not gone up. Maybe the commercial fish are being caught in the main gulf of Thailand south of Sattahip across to Hua Hin and then shipped to Pattaya. A couple of people have contacted me about fishing trips, I do not do trips on my fifteen foot boat nor do I organise trips, I can give you telephone numbers but the rest is up to you. I know it is difficult to get started, finding like minded dependable guys to go fishing is tricky in Pattaya. The usual, if you want any info on tackle shops etc, want to share your "catch of the day" photo's. I can be contacted on 0808356945 or plamafia5@aol.com
Tim with a 3kgs queen fish Scott with a 3kgs queen fish
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By Eli Zwillenberg
Why Are Thai People
So Good At Billiards? Billiards is quickly becoming the Thailand's national sport. Forget football, pool has been gaining popularity in Thailand for some time. In any Thai city and most hamlets, pool is a game that's never more than ten minutes away. Billiards is a game that fits perfectly with Thailand. It's requires only vacation and retirement levels of energy, goes perfectly with alcohol and has no timer. It should be no wonder that so many Thai people enjoy the game, though it may surprise you how talented and competitive an otherwise sweet and demure Thai lady is at the felt. So, for those of you who have yet have a date night at a pool bar, here’s a crash initiation into the world of Thai billiards Perhaps it shouldn’t be so surprising that Thai ladies - and people in general - are disproportionately talented at billiards. The abilities requisite to excellence at pool are ones that Thai people treasure. Concentration, relaxation, accuracy, thoughtfulness, strategy. Strength is not a factor but proper stance is. You don’t have to adapt on-the-fly as in basketball, but instead practice a singular motion to perfection. Furthermore, anyone can play. From 16 to 65 men and women of all sizes are on equal footing, and what do Thai people value more than family and friend time? And since you don’t need to understand a lick of English to compete and people from all nations know the rules it's perfect for Thailand's truly international cities. What a great way for a Thai lady to meet, impress, and take a Farang man for his beer money during his first night out on Khao San Road. If you have any doubt as to the popularity of playing pool among Thai people in general and ladies in particular, consider the following bits of information. First, over the past few years many “pool bars” whose main attraction is a clean, well balanced pool table have sprouted up like mushrooms in the Nana, Khao Sarn road and other tourist areas. Look inside and you are almost guaranteed to see Thai ladies in fancy, or tight, dresses taking the game quite seriously. Or just handily beating tourists. There are no accurate numbers readily available, but some claim these are the fastest growing category of drinking establishment. Small surprise when all it takes to turn a bar into a pool bar is a nice table. Secondly, look outside the tourist areas. In any well populated part of any town it’s a fair wager you’re within three city blocks of a bright neon “Snooker Club” sign. It’s a similarly fair bet that it’s open, and that there are quite a few hustlers within. What else is a motorcycle taxi driver to do in the slow hours? Thirdly, consider that there was a fifty/fifty chance that if you flipped through the local Pattaya television channels at any time during the last week of November and first week of December that you would end up watching the international snooker championships recorded and rebroadcast not dubbed into Thai but with an actual Thai announcer breathlessly commenting on the action – when there wasn't a single Thai competitor - and you start to get a picture of how much Thai people enjoy billiards. So, if you are ever looking for something to do with your date or a group of Thai people you want to become friends with that doesn’t involve sitting at a sidewalk table and getting sloppy drunk on Hong Thong, suggest a game of pool at a nearby bar. Very likely some, if not all, of the group will be enthusiastic. Now all you need to know is how to play!
those amongst my readers who may need a little brushing up. Remember: You’re playing for at least THB 20 (the cost of the game) each rack, and have you ever known Thai people to take even THB 10 less than seriously? Remember the last time you haggled with a taxi driver before you consider these coins a trivial sum. 1. Like I said, you’re playing for keeps. Literally. You get to keep the table. The winning team stays at the table and the challenger pays to play. That means if you’re with a date and you win, she has to pay for the next game. That means this is an excellent way to determine her character. If she thinks you let her win then and she is upset you have a keeper. She wants to compete, and she doesn’t mind paying. If, however, you beat her and she wants you to pay for the next game you can deduce that you're not partners, and you'll be expected to pay for everything. Now, if you’re playing with your date against all comers remember to put your game face on. It’s up to you and her as a team to become king and queen of the mountain - and you better carry your weight, because you can bet she’ll have her end covered. 2. In a casual game of 8 ball you won’t have to call your shots. Don’t make things harder on yourself! 3. You can’t combo off an enemy ball. If you’re playing stripes and your cue ball touches a solid ball first, sorry champ: You just scratched. Even if you sink your ball it’s not your shot anymore. 4. You do of course have to call your 8 ball shot. Sink the coal into the wrong stocking and you just lost the game. It’s the little things. 5. Forget college rules: No comboing the 8 ball. You cannot, in one shot, sink your last ball and the 8 ball - that’s a loss. Get ready to pay for the next game or surrender the table to the next team.
Thai Pool Rules All of the Thai people I’ve played with have played to enjoy themselves but they are playing for keeps and they know the rules very well. Here are a couple of the more obscure rules for
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There are a few different forms of billiards and they are all fun. I encourage you to learn the rules of every variation. You’re probably most familiar with 8 ball, it’s the most popular due to it having the longest playing time and simplest rules. Truly a game where you get your money’s worth. 9 ball, however, takes a bit more strategy (you must sink the balls in order) and, surprisingly, plays much more quickly. 9 ball, you see, is only played with nine balls whereas a full rack of eight ball uses 15. Cutthroat is a really fun game that can be played with three people or three teams. The objective of this contrarian game is to be the last team on the table with a ball remaining!
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Snooker versus Billiards
Snooker on the other hand does not use numbered, but colored, balls. The most numerous balls are red and are worth one point each. Other colored balls are placed in specific spots on the felt and are worth between 2 and 7 points. You earn points either by sinking balls without fouling or when your opponent fouls. You must first sink a red ball, then a colour ball, then another red ball and then another colour ball and so on and so forth until you fail to pot the desired ball or you have sunk all of the red balls. At this point it is time to sink all the colour balls in order from least to most valuable, with the black ball (7 points) being last as in billiards. Seem complex? Wait until you actually belly up to play. Planning your next two shots is part of the game. The best things about snooker are that you typically pay by the hour (so you can settle up together and just play for the love of the game), that it is played more often in nicer clubs and bars on better tables under a thinner canopy of cigarette smoke and that it is a game played not only to distract you from your beer. Playing snooker is driving stick if billiards is automatic. A snooker contest is determined by winning an agreed upon number of games (frames) and among us amateurs, I humbly recommend a set of best out of three. In the case of a tie the person with the greatest number of points across all frames can be crowned champion. Take my humble suggestion and, if you let your lady win, don’t let her know you did. You’ll soon learn, anyway, that she won’t need your help.
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«MONTHLY GOLF TIP»
Down swing & follow through Dear golfers we wish you all a happy new year!
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Thanks for looking into our monthly TPR Golf Tip. Last time we looked at how to build a proper simple back swing.
For more information, go to www.tprgolfacademy.com or email info@tprgolfacademy.com
Here you can see that my left foot is still down, lower and upper body are open and have turned left to allow my arms to come in front of my body to accelerate the club through the ball down the target. Notice how my shaft and left arm match up in a straight line, like we would hit against a wall.
Today we will be looking into how to get the golf club down and through the ball into a balanced finish.
This gives us a stable club face and loads of power through impact ensuring a center strike.
1. Transition: how to start down
4. Follow-through
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Here the shaft matches my right fore arm, pelvis has rotated left, weight is still pushing down creating a stable environment. This way we can open up and turn freely through the ball allowing the club to swing down the target line and unleash the power to strike the ball. 3. Impact 3 Once we completed our back swing, we now initiate the down swing. This is one of the most crucial parts in our swing and determines our rhythm and plane coming into impact.
Now this is something I see nearly 90% of the regular amateur golfers NOT do. Extension of our arms down the target and around the body.
You can see how my club remains behind my hands and the grip is pointing down at the ball. This is a must for us to strike the ball crisp and long and approaching the ball slightly from the inside. My weight is pushing down into the ground to ensure creating ground force and stability to maintain my body angles.
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This is a sign of power and control in a golf swing. It will create centrifugal force the will bring you around into a balanced finishing position. Now please take note of our sensational offer of 1000 Baht off a private golf lesson.
See the voucher below. Why don't you use it and start the new year by taking your golf game to the next level! Thanks for reading our monthly TPR Golf Tip and see you next time!
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Tyrone
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The New Mercedes C180 Although Mercedes has been keen to reach a younger class of buyers with its sporty CLA models, it has not forgotten its traditional customer base and the all-new C180 looks likely to hit all the right spots in this sector. Overall the improvements have been well thought out and the new C180 is well worth a look at for traditional Mercedes customers who are looking to upgrade an existing car or add a second car to their stable Following cues from its bigger brother and arguably more luxurious S-class counterpart, the new Mercedes C180 has undergone a transformation to make it more appealing for its 2.79 million baht price tag. The interior has been sharpened up and boasts executive leather trim and wood panels around the dashboard and door inners. The centre console houses 3 air vents and sweeps down majestically to an optimum level just between the front seats.
7 speed automatic gearbox The engine is an inline 1595 cc petrol unit that is capable of sending the C180 from 0 to 100kph in 8.5 seconds and achieving a top speed of 223kph. It has been rotated 90 degrees to provide a rear wheel drive transmission connection. Overall the drive is better than the older C180, which had a larger engine. The power plant can produce up to 156hp at 5300 rpm and 250Nm of torque at 1,200 to 4,000 rpm and is connected to a 7 speed automatic gearbox, which is a torque converter type as opposed to a dual clutch type. This makes for smoother gear changes at various speeds especially when driving in traffic. The fuel economy is set at 17.2 kpl whilst Co2 emissions are 135g per kilometre. This is a significant improvement on the previous model.
Practical and spacious cabin New unique headlights make the C180 have a sleeker feel to it without stepping on to its sportier rivals. The front grill is slightly wider and the air intakes below the grill are now a more prominent feature. The C180 has a wheelbase of 2840 mm and an overall length of 4686 mm yet has a turning radius of just 5.6m. It has a width of 1810mm and total height of 1.442 metres. Tyres fitted as standard are 225/50 R17s. The cars kerb weight is 1395 Kg. The Cabin is spacious and the roofline more practical than that found in the CLA model, but still maintains that curved looked. Boot space is also spacious, and the rear seats can fold flat to extend the boot space if required, something more commonly found in a hatchback but less
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so for a saloon car. Rear lights fit snuggly along the boot line and are also sleek, almost oval affairs, with radial lines in the lenses along their length.
Very smooth on bumpy roads The C180 is lacking in terms of a sat-nav and also some driverassisted options are missing as compared to the S-class car, which provides a full feature list. Yet most of this can be bought as off the shelf extras and in any case are not necessarily tied to the car's draw. It still has plenty of built in safety features making it one of the most safety rich saloons on the market. The wheels that come as standard are alloys with multiple radial lines, appealing to some but maybe not to others. They look a little out of place on the car but of course can be changed at a whim. For suspension, the C180 has a comfort-oriented system that ensures the car performs well at both high and low speeds. The standard tyres may feel a little hard to some, but these can be refined with alternatives. An agility control system is built in that allows the driver to alter the steering responsiveness and that of the drive chain. This works well on bumpy roads so that the ride is as smooth as can be.
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New 2015 Nissan X-Trail
Being the first model to carry the X-Trail nameplate into it's third generation, the 2015 Nissan X-Trail is quite a big deal for the brand, and it should be. The third generation model is genuinely good looking, with taut headlamps and razor sharp contours coming together to form an aggressive countenance, while pentagonal tail lamps and a black diffuser adorn the rear end Inside X-Trail you’ll find one of the better interiors in this segment. It is certainly up with Mazda’s CX-5 for the impression of quality. A drastic improvement over its predecessors, the X-Trail is no longer a plastic haven with more resemblance to a
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work truck than a family SUV. The X-Trail welcomes a panoramic moon roof, a blend of plastic inserts working their way into the dashboard and door panels, and silver surrounds around the A/C vents and components along the centre console. It carries an air of quality and balance that sets it a little apart in its segment, and it looks and feels robust, refined and wellbuilt. There is no shortage of safety features. The X-Trail comes with driver and passenger front airbags, side and curtain airbags, second row ISOFIX and top tether anchor points for child seats, antilock braking (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and brake assist (BA), stability control, hill decent control (4X4 models), hill start assist and limited slip differential, plus reversing camera on all models among a suite of dynamic and passive safety features. Fuel consumption is very good: 8.2 l/100km for the 2WD and 8.6 l/100km for the 4WD model. This new X-Trail is one you’ll like and a very good car from Nissan. Before you buy something as big and thirsty as a Kluger, you really should have a look at what you can buy in ‘a size smaller’. Definitely on the right path to success, the 2015 Nissan X-Trail will be seen in abundance across the streets of Thailand very soon. With the price started at just 1,172,000 THB this model will sure get to you.
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1000 Desert Edition
Fuel injection technology using a 32-bit ECU. An electric starter also comes as standard. The engine can provide maximum power of 99.2 hp at 8000 rpm and max torque of 103Nm at 4000 rpm. The power plant is connected to a six-speed gearbox by way of a cable operated multiple disc clutch and transmission of power to the rear wheel is by way of a traditional chain drive.
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Suzuki V-Strom
Frame with twin spar design The bike’s frame is made of aluminium using a twin spar design and suspension is in place by way of a 40mm oil damped inverted telescopic shock absorber and coil spring arrangement on the front which provides 160 mm of front wheel travel, and an oil damped linked type shock on the rear that gives similar rear wheel travel. Front brakes make use of double 310mm discs with four piston operated callipers and incorporate an antilock brake system whilst the rear brakes utilise a single 260mm disc. The bike also has in place Suzuki’s advanced traction control system, so riders can be confident even on slippery road conditions. As standard, tyres are a 110/80R19M/C 59V on the front and a 150/70R17M/C 69V on the rear wheel.
More than 10 years ago Suzuki unveiled its V-Strom 650 and subsequently the V-Strom 1000 Adventure bike. The Desert Edition has a number of enhancements without taking away any of its predecessor’s superb qualities. New features include LED fog lights, engine bars, a lower cowling, heated grips, hand guards, side cases, a centre stand and a sat-nav system The Suzuki V-Strom 1037cc engine has been completely redesigned to provide faster acceleration as well as the familiar V-twin rumble. It is a four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC unit with 4 valves per cylinder, boasting a compression ratio of 11.3:1 The bore is 100mm and the stroke is 66mm. The power unit features a wet sump with 3.5 litres of oil capacity and is liquid cooled. Electronic ignition is fitted as standard, as is Suzuki's
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Comfortable on longer journeys The bike sports a wheelbase of 1.555 metres or 61.2 inches and an overall length 2.285 metres or 89.96 inches. The seat is well padded and along with an adjustable windscreen makes for a comfortable riding position. Seat height is set at 85.1 centimetres or 33.5 inches which is a well chosen mid range height especially given the bikes overall dimensions. The wide handlebars and upright riding position have been well thought out to enhance comfort on longer journeys. The fuel tank is well designed and can hold up to 20 litres of petrol or 5.3 gallons. At Suzuki’s claimed 49mpg this gives the bike a range of 260 miles. The bike’s total weight when fully fuelled is 228 kg or 502.6 pounds. Thus, this is quite a light bike all things considered, coming in at 75 pounds lighter than the Yamaha Super Ténéré and 23 pounds lighter than the BMW R1200GS,
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The
Heliotrope 65 The Heliotrope 65 has been designed by Albatross Marine Design and was first launched a year ago. Now this solar powered catamaran is fully finished and ready for the market. It is manufactured at the Bakri Cono shipyard, owned and operated locally in Thailand and situated in the Ocean Marina Yacht Club, just 8 km south of Pattaya The solar power assists two Volvo Penta D9-500 engines as standard that provide up to 500hp, giving the craft a maximum speed of 25 knots and a recommended cruising speed of 12 to 16 knots. The helm sports a digital display module, power assisted hydraulic steering, a Lewmar anchor winch control, a heading compass and an LED navigation lights control system. Total area of the fully covered fly bridge is 46 square metres with seating for two pilots as well as forward facing sofa seating for four people and a further U shaped sofa seating area for another eight people.
Built as the first luxury solar assisted powered catamaran in the world, the Heliotrope 65 is certainly pushing many boundaries. This 65 foot motor yacht is spacious, elegant, quiet and environmentally friendly.
On the next level, the cockpit provides for up to 35 square metres of space and features two solid teak swim platforms, a six-seater sofa and plenty of storage. The galley has a double stainless steel sink and mixer tap, a four-ring induction hob with overhead extraction fan and a solid surface counter top. There are five power outlets and a 392-litre fridge built in as standard.
Undoubtedly the spaciousness comes from the twin hull design, which gives it an extended beam measuring 8.04 metres or 26.38ft. This allows the upper decks to accommodate a spacious sundeck and covered saloon area. The extra width is also key in the fitting of the solar panels seamlessly to the roofline, which produce up to 7kw of electricity by way of an array of 21 separate panels.
The 50 square metre saloon area is stunning with a ceiling centrepiece that makes the place look like a luxury hotel. It has a sofa that will accommodate up to eight people and is sumptuously fitted using teakwood and stainless steel. The dining area will seat six people. The positioning of the windows provides for a panoramic view and LED lighting is dimmer controlled to give a perfect mood at any time of day or night.
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MOTOR & MARINE As well as being very luxurious, the Heliotrope 65 is built with safety in mind. There are automatic fire suppression systems built into the watertight engine compartment, as well as automatic engine shut down systems based on heat readings. Helm station alarms are provided as well as a dedicated space for canister life rafts. The craft also features collision bulkheads in the bow and propeller protection by way of shoes in the keel. The craft comes included with some handy extras including a tool kit, boat hook, full user manuals, a document case and additional primer.
The cabins make use of the twin hulls and consist of a master cabin at 12.5 square metres, a guest cabin at ten square metres and a starboard twin cabin at eight square metres. The cabins have also been fitted to a luxury design and make full use of the floor space. They all include en-suite bathrooms, LED ceiling and reading lights, and plenty of storage. Two guest toilets are also located in the hulls and are ideal for parties allowing guests to use separate WCs instead of the en-suite bathrooms already in place. On board there is plenty of capacity for fuel and water with 6000 litres or 1585 gallons of diesel storage available as well as three separate fresh, grey and black water tanks providing for 2000 litres or 528 gallons of fresh water and 500 litres or 132 gallons of grey and black water storage. With the upsized capacity, the craft boasts a range of up to 3000 nautical miles.
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Automotive
Automotive Battery Charger
Chevrolet Captiva 2007 Autom 2.4lt Awd
26 Feet Westerly Yacht
Lenso 20
Automotive Battery Charger 6 - 12 VOLT CHARGER. hAS HAD LITTLE USE Any further question please call 0860080643 Mike/Por 4,000 THB For Sale 4 x Lenso Wheels incl . Tyres Deestone in 265/50 R20. Looks same like NEW, just 2000km running And ONLY 2 Months Old. No Scratches or damages. For Thai Call +66962299921 For German or English Call +66962299920 29,999 THB
Need A New Car? Ford Fiesta Chevrolet Cruize Mazda 3 Bt 50
Cars For Rent. Cheap Price. Car hire start 4.300 thb/week - 15.000 thb/month Excellent condition Fully insured “Rent Car Insurance” Free GPS Navigation and Baby seat All vehicles are available for short or long term and all come insured. Free delivery/ pick up in all Pattaya, unlimited km, all taxes included. Guaranteed Low Prices. Friendly, Reliable, Professional Service 085-417-8581 Nid 4,300 THB
Up for sale Chevy Captiva 2.4LT Automatic AWD All Wheel Drive. 7 Seater full Black Leather interior ABS Airbags etc. 61000 Miles. Multi Function Steering wheel with Cruise Control. New Tax Nearly New Tyres 4 months old. This Vehicle is Mint in near show room condition. Needs nothing runs PERFECT. Selling for a friend that had to return to Europe. All paper work Blue Book ready to transfer. Priced for a quick saleonly 499.000thb NO OFFERS at this price, over 100000bt under what its worth. Please call, Email or hit reply button if interested NO Text Messages Thank You.
2008 Jeep Wrangler X 4x4 Suv
2008 Jeep Wrangler X package with only 126,012 miles!!! Comes with 30 Day/1000 Mile Warranty, New Maine State Inspection Sticker, and drive away ! We have Extended Warranty options as well Serious Buyers contact . 300,000 THB Email: sw061081@gmail.com
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Van Conversion Snack Bar Mobile Truck year 2013 Taxed and Insured Factory Made Conversion from new.1 Year old and never been used for what it was built for. 3 shutters that open steel bar inside and fold down outside.4 Double electric points 2 Neon Lights in the roof. Full Automatic turnover from LPG to Gasoline/Petrol. Air Condition. Could be used for an assortment of things Burgers, Fish & Chips, Kebabs, Pizzas Thai Food as so on or even a Market sales Van for something else. The conversion is wider and longer than the actual wheel base Plenty of space inside. Water proof flaps on each of the open side shutters. only done 1750km ORIGINAL. Selling for a friend and he will take 299000thb. Well worth a look. Please call, Email or hit reply button if interested NO Text Messages Thank You. 299,000 THB Phone: 038406492 Phone: 0897539751 Email: asianglory@gmx.com
Hanschrisian 33t
499,000 THB Phone: 038406492 Phone: 0897539751 Email: asianglory@gmx.com
4 Rent 4 Door Vigo Diesel 890bt A Day HansChrisian 33T TakienTia Tel 081 343 7620
Snack Truck 1.100cc Lpg & Benzine/petrol Dfsi
Need a new car? Don’t have the deposit? We can help!To find out how call Bizpaye today 038 411 255, or call into our office and chat with our friendly team. Our office is located on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya nr Pattaya Klang. Email: stuartfmarsh@hotmail.com
Good condion has sole 26hp Diesel engines and 3 sails ready to go sailing moored at Pattaya cheap due to my husband passing away 300,000 THB Email: mukkhampheedee@gmail. com
2011 4 door Toyota Vigo for rent Leather Manual Box Diesel, GPS Navi if required.890bt per day min 4 days...5500 1 week...18500 1 Month...17500...3 to 6 months....17000bt12 months + 1st Class Insurance unlimited Miles. 6000 deposit. Copy of your Drivers Licence and ID Proof of Address required and the Original as proof. 890 THB
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Boats
Speed Boat For Sale Fiberglass Boat Yamaha 200 Hp
Speed boat fiberglass 27 f./ 1 engine 200 hp.14 person . Or ready to dive!. try to dive now or view boat now in pattaya. Tel.0892148495. 790,000 THB
Special Offer Beebloo 915 Crusing Boat For Sale
BEEBLOO 915 Year 2013 for sale. The boat has been stored under roof near Bangkok Airport. The length of boat is 9.15m, beam 2.24m, Draft 0.45m, Weight 2400Kg, Max speed 45Knt. The boat price does not include Outboard engine,Previously, Honda BF225 is temporary fitted on the boat, as shown on the picture. She can install up to 200HP x two engines. All FRP with Gell coated. Boat has HYD steering (Teleflex seastar) Marine toilet, complete cushions for sofa, Swimming Ladder, Bibumi, Bilge pump, cabin covered. Fresh water tank, pump, shower. stainless Fuel tank 250L. LED room light and floor light, Navigation lights. Tel. 0818216260 890,000 THB
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2006 Rinker 226 5,0l V8 – 180 Hrs
2006 Rinker 226 5,0L V8 – 180 Hrs 2006 Rinker 226 5,0L V8 – 170 Hrs I looking for bigger boat so I selling this beautiful boat. Engine only 180 hours and just have big service (60,000 bath). Length (L.O.A.) 23’ 6” (7.16 M) Beam 8’ 6” (2.59 M) Maximum HP 300 Draft, Drive Up 22 (55 M) Approx. Dry Weight 3650 (1656 KG) Fuel Capacity 42 (159 L) Person Capacity 10 Inboard Mercury engine (5,0L V8 - 300hp) with direct injection, Thai registered, TAX is paid until 2015. Top speed 45.5 MPH (39.5 knots) Cruise at 3,000 RPM 28.4 MPH (24.7 knots) burning just 6.7 Gallon per hour. Boat just painted so you can be in the water all year. All-new seats everywhere + Trailer Mobile-082-6113300 Phone: 08 9248 1920 Email: cashlamb@yahoo.com
Newly Arrived Highly Optioned Yacht
With Volvo Penta D6 2 x 400 hp engines Specified for easy owner handling with joystick control and autopilot Specification LENGTH OVERALL 13.82m 44ft 4 in BEAM 74.06m 13ft 3 in DRAFT 0.96m 3ft 2 in DRY WEIGHT 10.900kg 24,000 LB FUEL CAPACITY 1,000L 220 UK Gals FRESH WATER 300L 66 UK GALS LOCATION Pattaya Mobile-084-8428317 Phone: 08 9248 1920 Email: cashlamb@yahoo.com
The Cranchi Fly 54 is a new model and you can see that they have a yacht with a very modern sports look about her. Again the Italian style really shows up as you view the exterior of the yacht. Once inside the yacht you will be surprised with the layout and the space available in the yacht. Beautifully furnished as only the Italians can, you will fall in love with her modern but tasteful interior. Another redeeming feature is the head space in the saloon and the cabins. Cranchi is creating great living area’s that give you the feeling of a much larger yacht. Our new Cranchi Fly 54 is available now for viewing and sea trial subject to availability. Mobile-084-8428317 Phone: 08 9248 1920 Email: cashlamb@yahoo.com
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Stingray 222 Speedboat (reduced Price)
We are selling our Sig liner inflatable boat with an excellent 15 hp Yamaha motor, trailer and electric motor as well for fishing, boat was upgraded with steering wheel and remote control shifter and throttle, Aluminum floor, first come first served. many accessories included. Mobile-080-5559289
22 feet american speedboat, Mercruiser 350 engine with “Holley intake & carb etc” Alpha one drive, new stainless prop, Hummingbird sonar & GPS, full instrumentation etc. etc., Full service done recently, 4 wheel trailer, The boat is registered with blue book in Thailand. Call 0984104388 625,000 THB
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15 Foot River/lake Fishing Boat
Thai Speeboat For Sale 33 Feet 10 M. Renovated
Thai Fishing Boat
56 Ft 6 In 2014 Cranchi Fly 54
Sig Liner Inflatable Boat And Trailer
for sale; thai wooden fishing boat,20mtr long, 3.40 wide.six cylinder nissan diesel+generator for squid fishing.TAT licensed to carry 20 people.deep sea fishing,diving,squid fishing,parties,etc.gps,fishfinder,vhf radio,solar panels for charge batteries,toilet,4 bunks etc. located in the beautiful bay of pattaya city 100mtr from the world famous walking street.any trade possible. Mobile-085-2137839 Phone: 08 9248 1920 Email: cashlamb@yahoo.com
-15 Foot River/Lake Fishing Boat -Price 75,000B including a Brand New Trailer -Imported From Japan -Completely redone. Looks Brand new. -Comes with a Fish holding compartment with a fresh water vent -Has an compartment for live bait -Comes with a collapsible roof -Comes with a seat at the front of the boat -Does not come with an engine -Contact Num at 081-001-5001 (Speaks Thai so need a Thai Speaker to call) -Email in English in OK. -Can deliver if it’s not to far from Rayong Mobile-081-0015001 Phone: 08 9248 1920 Email: cashlamb@yahoo.com
20 Foot Centre Console Fishing Boat
Boat For Sale Pattaya Monterey 328ss
Storm Kayaks Excellent Condition
Four Kayaks in Excellent Condition for sale. Details: Hull: Sea Kayak, Make: Current Design, Model: Storm, Year: 2010 Price is Bt 30,000 each or Bt.100,000 for all 4! (Price negotiable, best offer takes them!) Dimensions: Length: 17ft (518 cm) Width: 24 inches (61cm) Height: 14 inches (35.5cm) Weight: 27kg mobile-083-3197966 Phone: 08 9248 1920 Email: cashlamb@yahoo.com
Thai speed boat , last year renovated. With new wood.Seats are good. 33 feet . Selling this to buy smaller boat. Selling this without engine. Just put an used engine on , and you can start drive , fuel tank in steel. Selling this with trailer.Trailer cost me 30,000 bath. Last year i paid 350.000 bath for this boat Can call me for make appointment to look. Or i can send you more pictures. Boat has papers. Boat is in use now. This is not expensive , believe me. This is a good offer . Boat is in Jomtien now. If use in Rayong , Chanthaburi or Trat. It will be very good... Cal me at 0876076238 249,000 THB
20 foot centre console fishing boat for sale. This is a new fiberglass construction boat. Price 265,000 Baht includes Bimini and trailer, Stainless steel fittings, manual steering wheel set and has a 100Ltr fuel tank. Price Excludes engine and throttle. This boat is built by us in Pattaya and we can build other to order. Mobile-084-7046872 Phone: 08 9248 1920 Email: cashlamb@yahoo.com
Boat for Sale Monterey 328ss year 2012 (2 year will be soon) about 220 hour just make service All option. High spead boat. Very comfortable. Parking in Ocean Marina Pattaya. All documents and TAX paid. Any further question please contact 0885258836 Alex 6,490,000 THB
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Cars and trucks
Sold 2014 Honda Brio V Limited AT,3,200km,Excellent New Condition,Seller Owned,Color Modern Steel,4 Door,CVT Auto,12,000THB First Class Insurance Covers 90% Expires April 3rd,2015. Honda 5yr/140,000km Ultimate Care,2 Remotes. 512,000THB OBO Scot 0956679671 Email: ScotWithOneTIsMe@Hotmail. com
2011 Isuzi X-series Spacecab 2.5l
This pickup as one falang owner from new, no accidents,very clean and economical due to its light weight. 1 years tax and 5 week A1 insurance,blue book Tel. 0871326605 Marty 450,000 THB
2011 Proton Savvy For Sale
Sale Vios 2010
Sale Vios 2010 Angle car toyota vios E year 2010, only 80,000 km,auto, first class insurance Mobile-085-0003262
2011 Toyota Vigo D4d 3.0d Turbo, 4wd G
2011 Toyota Vigo D4D Turbo 3.0D Auto 4WD 4 door, silver ! G model ! Only 60,000KMS excellent condition new tyres. DVD GPS Leather trim Electric back cover, 680,000 ono. Tel Bob on 0818639045. 680,000 THB
Chervolet Cruz Ls 1.6 2012 12000 Km.
Sale very nice Proton Savvy, year 10/2011, perfect conditions, the car has a manual gearbox, much more economic and faster than the automatic version and very good car for the city, only 200.000 baht!!! Tel. 0815231288 Eric 200,000 THB
Toyota Vigo Prerunner ,10,000km , Top Model, Sat Nav Etc
Fortuner Smart Trd Sportivo
Chervolet Cruz LS 1.6 2012Car in excellent condition. Total mileage only 12000 km 615,000 THB Email: natalia_maslakova@yahoo. com
Nice Blue Truck 4wd Immaculate Leather Seat
Kia Minibus Year 2002
Kia Minibus Year 2002 Diesel 300,000 Miles Good Runner Ideal Runaround Needs Taxing otherwise all ok. Only serious enquiries please! 0869051529 120,000 THB
Mada 2 Hatch Back 2010 Only 28000km
Mada 2 Hatch Back 2010 Only 28000km mada 2 hatch,2010 ,28000km from new manual gears new wheels tax and ins 1 year 290000baht ovno 0871474073 290,000 THB
Mazda Bt 50 Pro Hi-rider 2013
Fortuner Smart TRD Sportivo Prestige Toyota Fortuner Smart TRD Sportivo 2008 only 65.000 Km. Diesel, 4x4, Turbo, Intercooler, Price 890.000. THB ONO Mobile-084-5674353 890,000 THB
toyota pre runner 2 years old 10000km 1 owner serviced , top model , sat nav and reversing camera auto etc as new 650,000baht call 0871474073 jon for more information 650,000 THB
It only reason I want to sale is I want to buy new car. Call 0860119566 380,000 THB
Audi A6 1996
Tractor Ford For Sale
Komatsu Swap Dump Crane Thailand
KOMATSU MST-700 Swap Dump Crane with Extra Wide Rubber Swap Tracks, 3ton Crane & Rear Hydraulic Tipper. 2,279Hrs Running tel. 081856-1443 630,000 THB
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MAZDA BT 50 PRO HI-RIDER 2013 Any further question please call 0863500482 New 549,000 THB
Bmw 320d Se 2009 For Sale
Condition is very very good for 22 years Everything works. Repair is not necessary Everything has been Repaired LPG! For more question please call 0853634137 205,000 THB
FORD 4100 Tractor for sale from Japan.,2 WD ,3 cylinder engine,brand New grass cutter , drives good and can deliver Any further question please call 0930121002 200,000 THB
first owner mint condition 96.000km 1,100,000 THB Phone: 0819827855 Email: petervan1212@outlook.com
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Msx 125 1350 Km, 8 Months Old
Never Used,yamaha Spark 110 Cc, Standard.
Trina Motorbike Jacket As New Xxl
Honda Forza 2014 8 Months
Honda Forza 2014. Only 8 months, like new. Include Top case Givi Tel. 085 914 32 32 Jordan 120,000 THB
Low Low Miles Only 3,500 Klm
Low Low Miles Only 3,500 KLM Very clean Ninja 650, only 2 owners, 3,500 KLM Any further question please call 0818072509 Andy 150,000 THB
Honda MSX 125,white, 1350 km, green book. stock condition, never crashed. Purchased in Feb 2014, 8 mnths old. dont ride it so dont need it. Call 0848702954 Adam 58,000 THB
Yamaha Spark 115i 2014
Can you please adverstise 28,500 THB Email: siambella@yahoo.com
Sidecars Trikes
Wanted: Honda Phantom Frame Or Engine With Green Book
Hi im looking for crashed or spares Honda Phantom frame or engine with green book wanted Please call 0895332138
Honda Forza 300 Abs 2014
Motorcycle Yamaha Spark 110 cc. Standard Four-stroke engine. Almost new, never used and excellent condition. Fifteen (15) Km. Manufactured in 2009 but register in 2013. Yamaha guaranty still valid for 4 years. Tel. 0895438122 Khun Anchalee
24,500 THB
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Motorbike Jacket Triumph Xxl As New For Sale
Bmw Gs 1200, Register Dec.2013, 5,500 Km, Navigator,
BMW GS 1200 registered 24.12.2013 full comprehensive 1st class insurance up to 24.10.2015 tax paid until 24.12.2015 5,500 km NEW PRICE 1’338’895 Baht full option Navigator Green Registration book Call 0818381390 Rainer
1,050,000 THB
Triumph Motorbike Jacket as New for sale. XXL mint condition. Also HAARD Leather Motorbike Riding Suit XXL Good Condition. and Leather Motorbike trousers size L Call 0865294497 George 1,900 THB
Honda Steed 400 For Sale
Yamaha Mio 125i Mx, 2014, 2,400kms
sidecars and trikes, custom build or stock, honda pcx, big bikes, small scooters Come and take a look at our stock sidecars and trikes, or discuss your needs Tel. 0900821232 Jojo
Honda 2014 Crf 250m
Yamaha Mio 125i MX, 2014, 2,400kms, Mag Wheels, Fully Serviced, with Tax, and Insurance. Excellent Condition, Locally Registered. May Part Exchange your Bike. Call 0847836301 Paul
36,000 THB
Harley Davidson Leather Waistcoat As New Xxl
Motorcycle is like new, with GIVI top box. Any Further question please call 0807860985 Denis. 135,000 THB
TRINA Motorbike Jacket As New XXL. Also Buse R1 Motorbike Jacket, and Orina Jacket and quilted Liner. Call 0865294497 George 1,900 THB
Honda 2014 CRF 250M Honda 2014 CRF 250M. Excellent condition. only 2200 klm.THB124,000 Any further question please call 0861 591 675 124,000 THB
HARLEY DAVIDSON Leater Waistcoat XXL As New For Sale. Also denim Harley Davidson Waistcoat.And Harley Davidson Motorcycle Jacket size L Call 0865294497 George 1,900 THB
Honda Steed 400 For Sale 1993 Honda Steed 400 customized to look similar to Harley. Reconditioned engine. Excellent condition. Any further question please contact 086108-8124 90,000 THB
Honda And Sidecar For Sale
Honda And Sidecar For Sale Honda Wave 110 cc Fuel Injection, 3 Months Old, 2200 kls, As New Condition. Call 0878174360 Sirintra 50,000 THB
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Business Big Bargain Property For Sale Need to sale 20 rooms apartment, + big house + shop house. good location on East Pattaya. 430TW of land. Sale for Whole only 16 Mb. please be quick! 16,000,000 THB Email: info@sqproperties.com
Travel Bags & Bag Manufacturer Buy Wholesale
Looking for wholesalers or Retail outlets good opportunity to make some good Profits.We make all kinds of custom Bags from small to various sizes and wheeled travel bags Beach Bags etc.We supply many outlets in Pattaya, Puhket, Bangkok, Chiang mai etc and the Islands. We are expanding our Business and have upped our production to over 1000 bags per month. We have our factory base in Bangkok and are looking for Small to big retail outlets and also Wholesalers. Very competitive wholesale prices with good turnover to be made High Profits. We have a Rep in Pattaya now ready to show you our products and samples. Our new webpage will be ready soon to view and order our products online. Anyone interested in starting a franchise or to wholesale buy for Retail please contact our Rep in Pattaya first. She will help you in any way she can with your enquirers. Also a great opportunity for your GF or wife to open a Market stall or retail ShopTerms and conditions can be discussed.
Phone: 038406492 Phone: 0897539751 Email: asianglory@gmx.com
Gifts Delivery In Delhi
Astonish your friends and family by bringing to your celebration, these unique and beautiful Gift items and Flowers which is a pure piece of joy. Gifts Delivery in Delhi is not a problem in any condition because of the latest trend of online shopping. Your busy schedule is not going to affect your relationships with your closed ones. So Send Gifts to Delhi and surprise your loved ones on any occasion and make them feel that they are being missed by you at every steps of your life. Thank them for being there always behind you as a support in both good and bad times.
Email: nishanroy1245@gmail.com
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Real Estate & Visa
Gas Lava Rock Griddle
Three Tank Juice Machine Lyg18x3
Asia Tradig Service, the company that provides great deals and affordable prices. Studio’s, Condo’s, Villa, Development, Sales and Rentals, Long terms and short terms. Visa, Workpermit, Setup Company, At ATS we can do it all !! Visit us at our website to see all our properties and services. www.asiatradingservice. com Email: asiatradingservice@gmail. com
Gas Griddle with Lava Rocks surplus to requirements. Any further question please call 0869051529 12,000 THB
Three Tank Juice Machine LYG18X3 Three Tanks for three different flavors of your favorite juice kept cold at all times. Product Description Serial Number: LYG18X3 Type: Three Tank Juice Dispenser Capacity: 3 x 18 liter Power: 220 Volt Temperature: 1-2 C Measurements: 63x43x64 cm Weight: 27 kg Price: THB 35.000 Warranty: 365 Days Delivery: Within 21 Days Any further question please contact 098 3989 770 Milo Eggink 35,000 THB
Single Electric Deep Fryer
Delight Your Loved Ones With These Amazing Flowers And Gifts
Single Electric Deep Fryer Electric counter top deep fryer with high capacity. Tel 098 3989 770 11,000 THB
Celebrate all special day and moments with the beauty of Flowers and Gifts. Send Gifts to Hyderabad at low cost through online shopping portals and spread the aura of your love all around. For that you neither need to invest a huge amount of money nor huge amount of time and energy. So carve your way to the hearts of the ones you admire by presenting these gifts and flower arrangements that they will forever keep close to their heart. Phone: 9230721101 Email: jaydeevroy007@rediffmail. com
Business Equipment
Food and Drink Döner Kebab Ofen
Panasonic Chest Freezer
Panasonic Chest Freezer Used only 9 months this is as new works great. Cost new 11500bt Selling at 6500thb. Please call, or Email if Interested. Nok or Steve on 0917412617 6,500 THB
Bargain! Döner Kebab Ofen for Sale ready for start with accessories & recipes, also can teach how to make the bread is possible 17,000 THB Email: gebhardmeyerjun@gmail. com
Coffee Machine Fully Automatic
Cool Company Chest Freezer - As New
Chilled Display Cabinet
Chilled Display Cabinet approc 1.2 metres wide and 1,3 metres high recently serviced. Any further question please call 0869051529 15,000 THB
Chest freezer for sale, hardly used. Lockable lid, 150ltr capacity. Any further question please call 0819406492 4,000 THB
Coffee Machine Saeco Royal verry good condition after service check at Bon Cafe in Pattaya never used Farang owned New price at Bon Cafe 53,200 Baht 24,000 THB Email: gebhardmeyerjun@gmail. com
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Thai Traditional Curry And Snacks Looking For Wholesaler, Distributor, Importer From Around The World
We are looking for the distributors, importers, wholesaler, or traders from around the world for Thai traditional curry and snacks Please contact Miss Nuntipa Mobile: +668 1499 3383 or Email : marinthaicurry@ gmail.com Phone: 0820596998 Email: thaispasupplier@gmail.com
Bar Ready To Take Over
Bar for sale - Great location. Rompho Market Jomtien. Fully equipment for sale. Key money 150000, Rent 2000. Any further question please call 0852824393 Kay 500,000 THB
Loan Offer
Guest House For Sale
Guest House For Sale call 089 5463696 1,500,000 THB
Bar For Sale With Proof Of Income
Home Delivery Of Food At Bangkok / Food At Your Door Step At Bangkok / Order Food Online At Bangkok,thailand
Aryaas Indian Restaurant is now providing home delivery service. Now you can order food just by a call. Contact Us : +66 830597663 / 0 2653 1446/ 0 2653 1447 Website : www. aryaas.in Email: contact@aryaas.in
Businesses for sale
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High end nail shop in CTW for take over. Invest 3 mill giving for 1.2 mill all included (interior, furniture, electronics, nail products) and can be run right away. We have more then 300 clients with 100 regulars. 4,000 facebook fan and 50,000 instagram followers. Check us out on https://www.facebook.com/ NamuTheKoreanNailLounge or call 084 752 1202 1,200,000 THB
Do you need a business loan or to pay off your debt , JB Financial group of company is the right company to assist you. If you need a loan of any kind ,Kindly email us now at makemakefunding@gmail.com for more information. Email: moanmendfund@gmail.com
Walking Street Very large Bar/Club/GOGO business right on Walking Street for lease, must be seen to appreciate size and potential, Contact Aek 0815765921. email. hottunabar@hotmail.com 5,000,000 THB Email: daleontour@hotmail.co.uk
Sale Factory For Beer And Drinks
Bar For Sale With Proof Of Income bar for sale due to new baby coming soon, low rent and great net profits with books. location inside the boxing complex on loy kroh rd. phone for details. 0801888830 685,000 THB
For Sale Apartment
We are selling factory for the production of beverages with the land. Can produce BEER, water, Co2 drinks, still drinks in PET bottles 5001500 ml bottles. The factory is fully renovate according to GMP, FDA food production standards. Registered in industrial and FDA departments. Good logistic location, in new and modern factory estate, easily can be approved with BOI board. Please contact 088-2030421 (Thai) 22,000,000 THB
Agogo Walkiing Street For Sale
Fun And Attractive Activity For Sale
Sale New Apartment Chang Mai
New Apartment .Location at Santitum Chiang mai. 44 Room,monthly and daily.income about 300,000.baht per month . include, transfer fees and taxes. Please,Contact. Khun.Tip Rasree Tel.084-6030345 38,000,000 THB
Nail Shop For Sale
A brand new attraction who can be operated everywhere you want inside or outside. Make the people feel the sensation to be in the space. Call 0955915667 Michael 299,000 THB
Kaewwan’s apartment. Area 113 Sq. Residing at 54 Moo 1, Tambon Pakpong Phukieo District ChaiyaphumProvince . There are a total of 7 rooms away from the road, Canton - Aberdeen 50 meters, each room has a refrigerator, fan, air bed mattresses, water heaters, televisions 32 inches and a parking lot. Tel. 0833697993 Facebook: เก วลี โคตรบ้านแข้ แพท E-mail Pat_1110_@ hotmail.com 7,500,000 THB
A nightlife jewel in the heart of Pattaya’s Walking Street is from now on available. Upstairs-A-Go-Go in Walking Street! On Top of a Rock Club is PARTY-PARTY-PARTY all year! With a 3+3 years lease for only 4.5 million Baht key money and a cheap monthly rent of 90,000 Baht can you be in the entertainment life of Pattaya. Book quick because the next high season is near! For further information please do not hesitate to contact us anytime. Pattaya Realty Commercial 038-251245 or 0854316960 4,500,000 THB
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Electronics Bargain! B69,900 55
BARGAIN! 55 Smart 3D OLED Curved TV 55EA9800 by LG Once LG Price it B399,990 with current market price via Powerbuy for B119,994. Now on a PRICE BARGAIN: B69,900 (ONO) Twopixel dots small issue, thus it’s a price bargain. 69,900 THB Email: bonikarlr@hotmail.com
Quick Sale! Oled 55
New Apple Iphone 6 16,32,64 And 128gb $500usd
New Apple iphone 6 16,32,64 and 128GB $500USD Product Includes Apple iPhone 6 (4.7 inch) Gold 64GB Unlocked AC travel charger USB Sync Cable User Guide Contact : leesteveninc@hotmail.com Skype ID : sales.manager53 500 THB Email: applearenaltd@gmail.com
Jigsaw Stichsäge For Sale
Mobile Phones
Case Targus For Iphone5, Galaxy S4, Tab3 8
Samsung Galaxy S4 16GB white colour Global international GSM Band, powers on need a LCD screen replace Please call 0825282670 3,500 THB
Original Case Targus for iphone5, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Tab3 8 ,10.1 for sale. They are all new. Each one for 550Thb 550 THB Phone: 0816321449 Email: kweerapat@gmail.com
Brand new Jigsaw Stichsäge from Bosch PST 900 PEL Made in Germany, never used 3,500 THB Email: gebhardmeyerjun@gmail. com
Electronic Dart Smartness & Much Accessories
Cannon Eos 450 D Digital Camera With Extras
Samsung Galaxy Ace Mini White Touch Phone
New Release: Apple Iphone 6 Plus Unlocked Grey, Gold And Silver Color - Sim Free
Smart Cinema 3D TV Delivery to Bangkok or Pattaya can be arrange. SPECIFICATIONS: 55 Curved OLED TV 55EA9800 LG .17 inches depth (at edges) 38 pounds WRGB Color (four sub-pixels) THX Certified 3D Compatible Smart TV Functions 69,900 THB Email: bonikarlr@hotmail.com
Samsung Galaxy S4 16 Gb White Need Lcd Cracked
samsung galaxy ace mini touch phone as new boxed with everything original phone was purchased in the uk and is network open to the world a nice cheap phone like new tel. 0895085663 peter 2,500 THB
Please note: This phone is unlocked and can be used with any SIM card. No activation required (check carrier frequency requirements) Sales Rep: Talib Abdullah Skype ID: almawalitalib26 WhatsApp Chat/ Call/Sms:+971551315484 Email: almwalitalibmohamed@ gmail.com
Samsung S5 New/unused Facoryunlocked Samsung S5 New/ Never Used. Factory Unlocked. 19000thb 19,000 THB Email: bobbnowicki@gmail.com
Iphone 5 For Sale
Lg G2 Mini (brand New)
Cannon eos 450 d good working condition18-75mm 18-200mm753002x batteriescasecharger4 gb memory cardcentral pattayaenglish ownerprice 11000 11,000 THB Email: joebloomfield@talktalk.net
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3,500 THB Email: gebhardmeyerjun@gmail. com
LG G2 (mini) Brand New Selling for only B7,900. For details, call: 0894570947 7,900 THB Email: bonikarlr@hotmail.com
in very good condition.Bought when it was first releaseBlack/Space Gray 16GBFree delivery10,000 Baht 10,000 THB Email: justinkeeson@gmail.com
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Gadgets
Bose Qc15 Quiet Comfort Noise Cancelling Headphones
Bose QC15 Quiet Comfort Noise Cancelling Headphones As new with original box. Used twice. Bargain at 12,000 baht or best offer Call 0879424799 Phil 12,000 THB
Apple Tv 2 250gb Wifi Fully Jail Broken
Apple tv 2 250 gb black wifi fully jail broken brought in from the uk last week. fully loaded with xmbc ectgold hdmi, remote, and power adaptor included. watch all the latest films and tv channels on this device read up on google. collection pattaya central
Tablets and Ipads Ipad Air 16gb Cellular + Wifi New Price At Big C 17.000 Baht Im selling my ipad, Almost mint condition, 1 month in use, open to all networks and simcards Trying out before buy is possible Call 0901347484 Meeko 11,000 THB
Apple Ipad 2 Wi-fi 16gb
Apple IPad 2 Wi-Fi 16gb Great condition,16Gb wifi version ,recently given a ipad air 2 so surplus to requirements 6500 baht Call 0867765119 6,500 THB
Pocketbook 613 Basic (ebook)
MP3, WMA, WAV, AC3, AAC, OGG, APE, FLAC, 3GPP • Photo: JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG, JPEG • E-book: TXT, LRC, PDF, HTML, HTM, EPUB, PDB, FB2 • Camera: 2.0MP (front camera) • Features: Multilanguage, OTG, Record function, G-sensor, Speaker and USB/Wireless keyboard support • Power: Multicharging (USB/DC in) • Battery Capacity: 3700mAh Li-polymer battery • Size: 188x123x10 mm • Weight: 308g Call Alex 0837850032
2,780 THB X-mas Special - Ipad Mini 32gb Wifi+cellular - Like New iPad Mini (Black) 32GB, Wifi+Cellular. It comes with the original box and full accessories and I’ll throw in 1 case.My Ipad Mini is in Pristine Condition! I rarely used it as I just never really had the time to play with it, so it is rarely used. It DOES NOT have any scratches, cracks or dings of any kind. It looks as new as the day it was purchased.I live in Pattaya, but will be in Bangkok November 26, 2014 for the day. 11,500 THB Email: rrmcv31@gmail.com
Ipad Air 16gb Wifi White In Excellent Condition
Laptop Dell D630 Military Spec Anodized Aluminium
Dell D630 tough anodized aluminium Laptop Just serviced windows 7 Ram 2GB HDD 320 may be 500gb cant find it forgot how to get spec This laptop is about 6 yr old cost 45,500 Bhat and has had little use it has four USB ports and the older type port for car and plc programming etc. It has been a spare computer most of its life. Good Battery charger and works fine should last a lifetime if looked after. wanted 10,000 bhat but return to UK in 2 weeks so quick sale 8,000 bhat much better than the plastic Chinese rubbish for 10,000 to 19,000 bhat in stores today. call me 0971703915 best come see it soi 16 central road pattays PKl apts room 211 have a nice day
8,000 THB
Desktop PCs
Brand New High Spec Desktop Pc For Sale
12,500 THB Email: joebloomfield@talktalk.net
Nokia Bluetooth Wireless Speakerphone Hf-300
PocketBook 613 Basic (ebook) PocketBook 613 Basic (ebook) Color: White Screen: 6″ E-Ink Vizplex 600×800 Processor: Freescale i.MX Series 800 МГц Internal memory: 2 GB Extended memory: microSD up to 32 GB Text formats support: EPUB DRM, EPUB, PDF DRM, PDF, FB2, FB2.ZIP, TXT, DJVU, HTM, HTML, DOC, DOCX, RTF, CHM, TCR, PRC (Mobi) Graphic formats support: JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF Battery capicity: 1000 mA/h (8000 pages) Size: 123x176x10 mm Weight: 180 g New. In Box. Call 0837850032
2,500 THB Like new original Bluetooth wireless speakerphone HF-300. Complete with original in-car charger and visor clip. Never used complete with packaging and owners manual ... This item was purchased in England. Convenient clip with bayonet connector attaches to and detaches from the speakerphone quickly, making it easy to carry from car to office or home and back. Hear your calls clearly with the powerful, yet compact 1 watt speaker and digital sound processing technology talk and listen longer with up to 10 days standby. Specifications: Removable 1150 mAh battery (Nokia Battery BL-6C). Power saving feature: automatically switches off after five minutes if no phone is connected. Compatible with Nokia chargers AC-4, AC-5, and DC-4 Dimensions: 67 x 86 x 21 mm Standby time: 10 hours Talk time: 20 hours Any further question please call
0911152543 Rodney 2,000 THB
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Tablet Iconbit Nettab Matrix 8gb 7
Tablet IconBit NetTab Matrix 8GB 7 • Screen: 7” capacitive multi-touch screen (1024x600 pix) IPS with full Angle • CPU: Cortex A8 1.2GHz • GPU: Mali-400, 2160P Graphic Core • OS: Android 4.0; more than 100.000 software available online • RAM: DDR3 1024MB • Storage: Built-in 8GB, TF card support (up to 32GB) • Internet Access: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n • Video: H.264, MKV, AVI, RM, WMV, MPEG4, VOB, RMVB, DAT, FLV, 3GP, MOV, Support YouTube, HTML5 and Flash10 • Audio: MP1, MP2,
I’m selling my iPad Air 16GB Wifi Only that is in NEW Condition & under WARRANTY. I used it for a period of about 4 months as I found it to be too big to carry around, so I purchased an iPad Mini. This iPad Air is being sold under Apple WARRANTY until January 2015.Anybody wishing to buy this immaculate piece of electronic hardware will have the ability to purchase Applecare that will extend the warranty from January 2015 for another 1 year.It is being sold with its original box and accessories and I’ll throw in an iPad cover as well. 12,000 THB Email: rrmcv31@gmail.com
Notebooks and Netbooks
Brand New High Spec Desktop PC For Sale i7 Processor. 8 GB Hyper X RAM PCI Express VGA Card. 500 Watts OCz power supply Licensed windows 7 Ultimate Microsoft keyboard and mouse. Call Rony 0818329646 28,000 THB
Bundle Of Graphic Cards/wlan/ sound/modem Cards
Bundle of Graphic/Modem/Sound Cards MSI MX 440-VTD 8x ATI Radeon X800 GTO 256MB ATI Radeon 9250 GForce 2 MX 400 64MB AGB Low Profile card ATI Radeon 9258 Erazor III Por-A32 ATI Rage LT Pro AGB Asus A8V Deluce WIFI Adapter VsCom PCI-400LP (Low Profile) Graphic card some other cards in the package as well. Tel. 0940369587 Robert 2,500 THB
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Hp Desktop Pc, 20
HP Pavilion p6385l Desktop Media Centre PC. 4 years old, Totally reformatted to factory new. Genuine Microsoft Licenced Windows 7 Pro, Microsoft Office Starter Edition Intel i7 Processor, 4Gb RAM, 1Tb Hard Drive, Hauppage twin Tuner TV Card. Wireless USB Dongle: Cost 34,000 Baht new English: 0800 917 601 Thai: 0847 634 636 34,000 THB
3 Ef Canon Af Lenses. 50, 18-55, 100-300
Canon eos-60d kit 18-55mm: -Shutter count 400-600 -Bought six months ago -Сomplete set + tripod + flash drive -Selling for 25,000 baht. Call 0882139380 John 25,000 THB
Canon Ultrasonic EF USM 100-300 mm F/4.5-5.6 USM Lens, made in Japan Good working condition. With Canon two caps and Hood(See photos). Canon Lens EF 50mm 1:1.8 II Made in Malaysia. With Canon two caps As like new CANON ZOOM LENS EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5-6 IS made in Japan(!) With two caps. All glasses without scratches. EMS inside Thailand 200 bath. 2500 bath each. Or 6500 for all. All questions by mail or SMS 0960303013 2,500 THB
Canon Eos-60d Kit 18-55mm
Olympus Camedia C-770 Ultra Zoom 10x
4 Flashes For Dslr-cameras.
Used Excella Casa 250 Plus Studio Flash Kit + Extras
Used Excella Casa 250 Plus Studio Flash Kit + extras 1- Fokon Wireless Hotshoe Transmitter & Receiver + 3 batterys 2 Special Barn door atachments for Casa 250’s Excella Casa 250 Plus Kit consists of: 2 - Casa 250 flash + stands + Lightbox attachments 1 - Excella A-30 back light + stand Carrying case for above - units in excellent condition Any further question please call 0850363772 Frank
13,000 THB
Pentax Ricoh 50mm F2 (pentax And Nikon)
Hand Built Super Computer -well It Was A Few Years Ago...
SUPER COMPUTER FOR SALE-WELL IT WAS A FEW YEARS AGO…… Cooler Master full size case Gigabyte motherboard AMD Athlon II X4 630 CPU 2.80GHZ Gigabyte NVidia Gigabyte GT 430 graphics card with HDMI output Western Digital 1 TB Sata hard drive 8GB DDR2 x4 strips of matched RAM X-Cube 550w Power Supply 2x Samsung DVD/ CD/ Writers E-Sata port + x8 USB ports Samsung 20 inch LCD wide screen monitor Windows 7 Ultimate Windows Office 2012 D-link 150 wireless dongle Keyboard & mouse 5 point surge protector socket All connecting cables Just cleaned and serviced Ready to plug in and go Around 25,000 Baht in parts alone Graphics card is over 4,000 Baht new All yours for 12,500 or nearest offer Can deliver in Pattaya area Call Jack on 087 941 0081 12,500 THB
Cameras
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Olympus Camedia C-770 Ultra Zoom 10x •4-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photoquality 11-by-15-inch enlargements •10x optical zoom combines with 4x digital zoom for 40x total zoom •MPEG4 movie mode with audio; 1.8inch LCD display; PictBridge enabled •Store images on xD memory cards Tel. 0837850032 Alex 2,999 THB
Samsung Ois Duo
4 Flashes For DSLR-cameras. Nikon SB-50DX Flash With Case and IR Filter 2000 bath. Vertex VT520 Flash ThinkLite Electronic Speedlite For Canon Nikon Pentax 2000 bath (NEW). Metz Mecablitz 36 AF-5 flash for Canon 2500 bath. DAF-42 Power Zoom Flash Unit for Olympus and Panasonic 3500 bath. Or 8000 for all four flashes. EMS inside Thailand 200 bath. All questions by mail or SMS. 0960303013 2,000 THB
Excellent condition. Made in Japan. For Pentax PK. (If You want: Adapter PK - Nikon + 500 bath, for all Nikon cameras.) EMS inside Thailand 100 bath. Or meeting near Bangkok Hospital Pattaya (Banglamung, North Pattaya). Send me e-mail, ID Line or SMS. 0960303013
1,400 THB
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Vinyl Records For Sale Farang Owned
Sony Dt 4-5.6/55-200 Sony 3.55.6/18-70
FOR SALE * FOR SALE * FOR SALE * FOR SALESAMSUNG OIS DUO FullHD HMX-H320BP CAMCORDER 3.32MP- 32GB SD Memory-CardOptical Zoom 30x - Digital Zoom 300x - bought May 2013 for 12k, hardly used, no scratches, like new!!Price 6,000.- BahtFor more information please call 084 543 70 20 (Al) or 082 457 44 66 (Nicky) or send email 6,000 THB Email: nicky.federspiel@gmail.com
Sony DT 4-5.6/55-200 Sony 3.55.6/18-70 Sony DT 4-5.6/55-200 price 4800 THB condition 4+ no scratches, dust or fungus Sony 3.5-5.6/18-70 price 1500 THB condition 3 has some scratches which don’t affect pictures quality both lenses costs 6000 THB + photo camera Sony A350 for free camera is in working condition but with damaged stabilizator. Call Alex +66800955950 6,000 THB
Vinyl Records, big collection from 1965 to 1990+ the Turntable record player + amplifier 150 THB Email: gebhardmeyerjun@gmail. com
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Employment
Hotel Vacancies Abroad....work And Earn Good Salary With Hilton Hotel...check Our Vacancies
International Sales Executive
Join the Voova Group based in Pattaya. We are looking for Thai or Expats salespeople who can make appointments over the phone with our clients in the UK and Australia OR Pattaya. You will be selling and demonstrating our software systems as well as selling SEO, PPC and web sites or media sales for Pattaya 105 FM and Pattaya Trader. Product Training Provided. Key Requirements: - Computer literate - Excellent English both written and spoken - At least three years sales experience - Fun Personality - Hard Working - Motivated Perfer at least 25 years old if an expat or if Thai national. Good Salary and commission - OTE 75k plus THB per month. If this opportunity genuinely interests you please email CV to jobs@voovagroup.com 75,000 THB
Easy Ad Posting Job For All Aged Persons. Easy To Work From Home…..
The Hilton Hotel is currently hiring low and high qualified workers to offer services in the world wide Hilton Hotel. Only ready and interested persons should apply. Job vacancies are still available only in the United states and Cameroon. The jobs available are: hotel management, secretaries, waiters, cooks, receptionists, drivers, accountants, cashiers, cleaners and security agents. All interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume by email. contact:====( hiltonemploymentboard@gmail. com )===== 130,000 THB Email: hiltonemploymentboard@ gmail.com
Earn By Franchisee With Simple Online Work Through C S. Entpriseser Earn up to Rs.20, 000/- per month Contact:9850635778 mail: csenterprises123@gmail.com {0024201402AK} open simple online copy/paste work franchisee .100% Legitimate, Genuine & Scam Free Online Copy/Paste Jobs franchisee. Just do only Demo & registration process. Others all works done by head office. Email: modomabhiks@gmail.com
Now Earn Money Rs.4000 And More Per Week By Typing Project. If you have computer with internet connection, and you are finding genuine data entrywork from home then you are at right place.24/7Hours Work,No Target,No TimeLimit,100% Payment For Your Work,Work From Your Home Or Your Office,You Can Work As Part Time Or Full Time,You Can Work From Any Where In The World,No Special Skill Or Qualification Required. 11,999 THB Email: dinesh.kp1209@gmail.com
Typing Work From The Comfort Of Your Home
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We are looking for a full time maid for quite house near silverlake / nong nooch area. own bungalow 40m2 with all facilities. only required to do cleaning and at times cook/care for dogs (3). we are Thai/Farang couple and can offer long term employment and good salary for good applicant, prefer non smoking and drinking alcohol not allowed.My wife phone number so can talk Thai, English not necessary but a bonus
Domestic help
10,000 THB Email: alex.smith@oilexpress.ch
Affordable And Professional Condo/house Cleaning And Laundry (pattaya)
15,000 THB Email: bhushan.ganjare1@gmail. com
Full Time Maid Long Term Let The Internet Earn You A Weekly Income At Your Convenience From Home. It’s Just A Part-Time Job And You Can Earn Min Rs 8-10 Thousand /- Per Week. You Can Start This Job From Any Part Of India Instantly, Where Computers And Internet Connection Is Available. 8,000 THB Email: prasadwork789@gmail.com
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Here another opportunity for college students to earn while doing college. Here is the simple part time jobs where you can find jobs that are close to your campus, pay well, and don’t require excessive hours. Here are some suggestions for where to find good jobs for college students. For more details contact 9542564827. Email: ravindranagaram2014@ gmail.com
Earn Rs.25,000-35,000/- per month from home No marketing / No MLM .We are offering a Job opportunity where you can earn from home using your computer and the Internet . part-time or full-time. No Qualifications required. You can even work from a Cyber Cafe or your office PC, if so required. Working part time for 1-2 hours daily can easily fetch you Rs. 20-25,000 per month. Online jobs, Part time jobs. Work at home jobs. No previous experience is required, Full training provided. Anyone can apply. Please Visit http://www. onlineindianjobs.com/Contact:+91 – 7767933224 / 5 / 6 / 7.
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Copy Paste Work-online Jobs,wanted Home Based Internet Job Worker. Are You Search Same Contact Me.
Tired of Thai ladies coming and cleaning "Thai style" instead of really power cleaning your entire home or condo? Our staff cleans your place at a Western level of acceptability. Two girls will clean your place at a time and they will even do your laundry and fold your clothing. If you dont
Offering work
Hi Need A Nanny/baby Sitter/ house Keeper And Driver For Kids.
I am Mr Faraz Sajan from United Kingdom Maidenhead I Need a Caring, Compassionate, Responsible Baby Sitter Service available during hours to fit My Family Needs in my Home to Take Care Of My Two Lovely Kids also i need A Driver Who Can Drive Well My Kids To School , I Will Be Paying The Babysitter/ Nanny 4500pounds per Month And a Weekly Allowance of 300pounds I Will Be Paying The Driver 6000pounds Per Month And Weekly Allowance of 400pounds. Please Contact Me To Immediately With Short Email For Full Catalog So we Can Discuss Your Travel Arrangements In Due Course Of Which I would Be of Generous Assistance To You. Mr Faraz And Kids
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Hobby and Sport
Minelab X-terra 705 Digital Metal Detector (as New)
Drone Quadcopter Phantom 2
Belarus Piano For Sale
Scubapro Short Wet Suit 2.5mm Used Scuba Gear
Scubapro Short Wet Suit 2.5mm Used in good V,G,C 1,500 Baht Ok Please no wasting my time call me or my girl English and Thai Call Nigel or Tong 0896304158 I work offshore so i might not be about hopefully it will go quick. 1,500 THB
For sale - Mine lab X-Terra 705. This Metal Detector is hardly used due to lack of time hence reason for selling. Comes complete in original box with all paperwork, manual and new screen shower cover, you’re getting what’s in the photos. *** BARGAIN *** Tel. 0868983403 19,500 THB
Pretty Dolls With Crochet Dress For Sale
Drone Quadcopter Phantom 2Drone Quadcopter Phantom 2 Bought New Oct/14 Quadcopter DJI Vision , still under warranty . GPS system stabilizes held position also with auto home mode. Can fly for 25 minutes up to 700 meters distance. Includes clip on video Camera . Will include 3 hours training so you won’t have any trouble. 23,500 Baht . Call me 0871393694 If you cannot get answer to my mobile phone then send an SMS or email with your callback number . 23,500 THB
Lonely Planet guide books, Korea,New Zealand,England,Eur ope,Thailand,Nepal-all new,latest editions 300-450 baht tel 0813612613 300 THB
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Paramount Electric Guitar
Complete Kiteboarding Outfit Cabrinha C02 Gear Good beginner guitar barely used in excellent condition !!! Tel. 0828690815 10,000 THB
Scubapro Short Wet Suit 2.5mm Used in good V,G,C 1,500 Baht Ok Please no wasting my time call me or my girl English and Thai Call Nigel or Tong 0896304158 I work offshore so i might not be about hopefully it will go quick. 1,500 THB
Lonely Planet Guide Books, Korea,thailand,england,europe
Scubapro Short Wet Suit 2.5mm Used Scuba Wet Suit
Belarus piano for sale. Any further question please call 0898957000 145,000 THB
Pretty Dolls With Crochet Dress For Sale These pretty dolls come with nice and bright color Crochet Dresses. All new products, please contact for more information before buying it.All products are NONE refundable. Small : 150 Baht Medium : 200 Baht Large : 250 Baht Packages will be sending by registered post only For Phuket 30 Baht, other Provinces 50 Baht. 150 THB
Complete Kiteboarding Outfit Cabrinha C02 Gear I’m selling here a complete kiteboarding/kitesurfing outfit with multiple (4) kites to cover entire wind range, plus all the gear you will need. Included is: 1x 8m Cabrinha CO2 kite & recon bar - blue 1x 12m Cabrinha CO2 kite & recon bar - blue 1x 19.5m Cabrinha Contra (light wind) kite & recon bar - red 1x 19.5m. Cabrinha Contra (light wind) kite - repaired - red 1x 150cm Cabrinha Icon board 1x lightweight board cover 1x Cabrinha harness M/48 1x Cabrinha roller duffle - great international travel 1x Cabrinha safety leash All manuals All gear is 2005/2006 model and seen little use (I am the original owner). Actually the smaller kite almost brand new. I’m selling it as just not finding time to use it due to work commitments. Call David 0819495857 28,500 THB
Music
Gym and Fitness
Multi Function Fitness Equipment
Only used few times & still in very good condition. Easy to use & good benefits. Brand US Gym. Negotiable price. Call Lisa 0867098869 18,000 THB
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Glass Mosaic Coffee Table
Affordable And Professional Condo/house Laundry (pattaya)
Hibiscus Radiatus
Painted Bottle For Sale White glass mosaic coffee table. Free delivery anywhere in Pattaya. 35.5 cm high x 60.5 cm wide x 125.5 cm long. Reduced from 16,900 to 10,000 baht Any further question please call 08 3807 5871 Khun Nut 10,000 THB
Painted Bottle for sale 600 Baht.Free Shipping. Tel. 0814841500 600 THB
Stop doing your own laundry and stop lugging it back and forth to the shop. We
Electric Planer Px-900
Solid Wood Tv Cabinet
Painted Tray 12 ELECTRIC PLANER PX-900 Only used twice from new, now not needed… Call Phil 0868983403 1,350 THB
Painted Tray 12” for sale. Free shipping in Bangkok and Pattaya. Tel. 0814841500 2,500 THB
Whirlpool Air Filter (ap33) For Sale
Used like new Whirlpool Air Filter (AP33) for sale Free Shipping or take it by your self. Tel. 0814841500 6,000 THB
Beautiful solid wood television cabinet. Fits 42 inch TV. two shelves for your DVD player and cupboard for storage. Contents not included. Worth MUCH more than my price! Call 0817728208 David 5,000 THB
Lincat Stone Base Large Electric Pizza Oven
Lincat stone base large electric Pizza oven stainless 80cm wide 70cm deep 30cm high Call 0939285508 Sue 100,000 THB
Electronic Mosquito Killer
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Your own affordable pool, as small as Ø 244 cm or as large as Ø 732 cm. INTEX AGP pools are now available in Thailand at very affordable prices. Example: 56932 Ø 366 cm x 91 cm height, with circular pump, made of 3 x reinforced laminated tissue, holding 6518 liters, brand new, cartridge pump and filter included Regular price: 12,420 Baht, now 42% off: only 7,200 Baht!!! We carry all Intex products, lots of beautiful inflatables for the kids, pool mats and lounges, goggles, masks, fins, beach/pool balls, also home and camping airbeds, pool boats and lake boats. We ship all over Thailand at a small nominal fee. At your home within 3/4 business days after we have received your payment. Visit our website above/below, or send a reply, or telephone Dario at: 083 076 0053 (mobile never closed). 7,200 THB
Mosquito Killer 220 V 3 W Call 0837850032 Alex 420 THB
Wall Bed & Furniture Shop Pattaya
Too Hot? - Get Your Own Affordable Agp Pool!
Phoonperm Garden
All kinds of plants for decorate garden Decorate and design the beautiful garden Take care and lawn more the yard T.081-2672820 ; 0871378507 Fax:038303545 Email. e27ges@gmail.com 300 THB
I can offer well rooted plants of Hibiscus radiatus. This Hibiscus grows fast to a large bush. Mine grow to over 2 meters in 6 months. Lots of dark red flowers, even as small. Likes sun and wet condition. Great in any garden. Can send by post for 20THB. Small cutting, well rooted is 40 THB Medium cutting, well rooted is 60 THB I also have a lot of well rooted Hoya plants. Call me for more info. 0879770735 40 THB
The purpose of a wall bed is all about making your home ‘bigger’ of course wall beds’s are not limited to studios; they are ideal for that second bedroom, why? Because that room can be utilised as an office or a children’s playroom and still be available as a bedroom when needed. If you have friends and grandchildren who visit but once or twice a year, with a wall bed not only can you accommodate them you can give them some private ‘space’ for them selves should they need it because now they have the room. We also manufacture custom made furniture and Kitchens. Space Saving Wall Beds and Custom made furniture, kitchens and Condo refurbishment. www. wallbedfurnitureshop.asia Tel: 089003 6894 25,000 THB
Affordable And Professional Laundry (pattaya) Got Laundry in Pattaya or Jomtien?!?! Give us a call and we’ll pick it up today and deliver your clean, fresh, and folded clothing tomorrow. Short sleeve shirts and polos only 10 baht. FREE PICKUP AND DELVIERY! Call: 098 937 1970
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Shoe For Motorbike
Sewing Machine
Miscellaneous
Chihuahua Puppy (pedigree) For Sale
Refrigerator For Sale Getränke Kühlschrank Zu Verkaufen
Shoe for Motorbicle size 42 Call 0859454350 Sombat 5,000 THB
Oakley Works Pack 30 L Backpack Rucksack
Refrigerator For Sale Neu Gekauft am 01/05/2014. Wir haben das Geschäft im Juni Geschlossen. Somit verkaufen wir ihn. Neupreis war 16500 Baht gebe ihn für 14500 Baht ab. Tel. 0928592844 14,500 THB
Light Board
Brother BM-2600 Sewing Machine I bought this for the wife last year because she said she wanted it. I plugged it in and ran about 30cm of stitch in some material and it’s been sitting on the shelf ever since. Brand new condition, never used. All manuals, accessories and documents included. Purchased at Tesco for around 6,XXX. Selling for 4,000 O.B.O. Comes from a clean, smoke free home. Delivery around Pattaya can be arranged Call 087 535 6306 Jeff 4,000 THB
Very healthy, clean, and happy puppy boy.3-m-old,Excellent temperament,Well trained, can put 2 paws together. B5,000,Lin0891521533 3,500 THB Email: dmlintw@yahoo.com
Chihuahua Puppy (pedigree) b3,500
Oakley Works Pack 30 L Backpack Brand New in Original Packaging Bargain at 4000 baht or nearest offer. Call 0879424799 Phil 4,000 THB
Dragonfly Wire Mesh Fairy Party Lights 3.25metre
Clarte Air Cooler With Remote
Big light board with internal lights. Measurements: 180cm x 90cm x 20cm. frame color signal red, front color plastic white. no delivery, please pick up. Please call 0879411900 Peter 5,000 THB
Ring With Blue Sapphire And Diamond
Used only 7 months this as new Clarte Air Cooler works great fill with cold water or Ice Remote Control for easy use. Cost new 8900bt Selling at 3500thb. Please call, or Email if Interested. Call Nok or Steve on 0917412617. 3,500 THB
Hospital Electric Bed And Stainless Steel Wheel Chair
Male ring with blue Sapphire and diamonds. Bought in 2009 for 109.000 Baht. 160.000 present value. Certificate available. Tel. 0898279563 Mike 89,000 THB
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Hospital Electric Bed And Stainless Steel Wheel Chair Fully functional remote control electric hospital bed stainless steel wheelchair fully cushioned Any further question please call 0867221216 20,000 THB
35bulbs dragonfly party Lights total lenght= 3.25 metre 35 bulbs each set price just 250baht You can pick your own check out my list. while sale order combine shipping discount please email us. Express mail Delivery time 1-3 working days extra just 50 baht per set. -----Free shipping only in Thailand. We do shipping wold wide Thank you for looking Miss penny Tel. 0897508210 199 THB
Australian Shepherd Puppies For Sale.
Pets
Chihuahua Puppy (pedigree) For Sale With International Pedigree paper,Very healthy, clean, and happy puppy boy.3-mold,Excellent temperament,Well trained, can put 2 paws together. B5,000,Lin0891521533 5,000 THB Email: dmlintw@yahoo.com
Very healthy, clean, and happy puppy boy. Birth date; 3-m-old,Excellent temperament, smart.Imported Parents, With a International Pedigree paper.Well trained, can even put two paws together.B 3,500Tel ; 0957038557 3,500 THB Email: dmlintw@yahoo.com
Australian Shepherd puppies for sale. We have 1girls and 5 boys with a beautiful blood line in Black Tri color. They are KCT registered and will be up to date on age-appropriate shots and wormings before going to their new homes at 8 weeks old Right now, I am just taking deposits to hold them. Please let me know if you have any questions! 087-9327629 087-9700129 30,000 THB
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Services
Tired of Thai ladies coming and cleaning "Thai style" instead of really power cleaning your entire home or condo? Our staff cleans your place at a Western level of acceptability. Two girls will clean your place at a time and they will even do your laundry and fold your clothing. If you dont
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Affordable And Professional Condo/house Cleaning And Laundry (pattaya)
Finance Service Contact Us Today business service Email: fidelityinvestmentcompany1@ gmail.com
Taxi Lady Driver Pattaya To Airport Bkk Hauhin . Taxi with lady driver. . Safe for your family and females traveling. . I can speak English and very mild service.. Car seat on request! !! Please contact 0865758437 Dam
UK company specialized in the sale and provide SSD chemical and high speed defaced banknote machine used for cleaning and restoring black coated, stained and defaced money. We are leading service providers in the UK and Europe with professional technicians that can travel to any part of UK, Europe and many other countries to get your job done with our cleaning machine, experience, equipment and chemicals. The best you can fine, we melt and re-activate frozen chemicals and offer cleaning for currencies like Dollar, Euro and Pounds. Please contact for more details 00447459655694
Flip the Book!
Do you need a business loan or to pay off your debt , JB Financial group of company is the right company to assist you. If you need a loan of any kind ,Kindly email us now at for more information. 600,000 THB Email: zloancompany@gmail.com
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Travel Information & Social Clubs
Travel Information
Train Travel in Thailand
Please note, the following information is accurate as far as we are aware and is compiled from more than one source. If you find anything you believe is incorrect, please email us at: pattayatrader@pattayatrader.com
Pattaya to Bangkok
The Roong Reung Coach Company runs a regular bus service from the North Pattaya Bus Terminal on North Pattaya Road to the Eastern Bus Terminal at Ekkamai, Northern Bus Terminal at Morchit, and Southern Bus Terminal at Sai Tai Taling Chin. - Services begin around 6am. Last buses leave around 9pm. - There is one train per day from Pattaya to Bangkok and one back the other way: • Outbound: departs at 12.21pm • Inbound: arrives at 6.25pm
Bookings: Tickets can be booked up to 60 days in advance in most cases. 1. On-line. www.railway.co.th. Check the site to see what is available and ticket prices. 2. Travel Agents. Usually a booking fee of up to 300 baht per person is levied. 3. At the station. You can book at Pattaya train station 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Check your tickets after booking. Cancellations: It is possible to obtain a refund from any station, although there is a cancellation fee.
Cha Am, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Suvarnabhumi International Airport Petchburi, Phuket, Surat Thani From Pattaya 1. Second Road heading north just past traffic lights at Pattaya Klang (Central), next to Tops Supermarket minivans leave regularly via Bangkok or directly. 2. Pattaya Tai (South) at the corner of Soi 10 a private minivan travels to Hua Hin every day. 3. The Roong Reung company operate a Yellow Bus that leaves from the North Pattaya Bus Terminal and goes to Cha Am, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Petchburi, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Surat Thani among other stops.
Thappraya Road, opposite Foodmart Supermarket. Buses depart every hour from 7am until 9pm every day.
From Suvarnabhumi International Airport
Booking counter on Level 1 near Gate 8. Buses to Pattaya depart every hour 7am until 10pm every day. Passengers can alight at the North Pattaya, Pattaya Klang (Central), Pattaya Tai (South) intersections and corner of Sukhumvit Road and Thepprasit Road.
Buriram, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mukdahan, Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat), Nong Khai, Roi Et, Surin, Sisaket, Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon
1. Eastern side of Sukhumvit Road, just past the Pattaya Klang (Central) intersection heading south, is the Nakhonchai bus terminal. Buses usually leave afternoons and evenings and can be booked in advance. 2. Western side of Third Road about 80 metres to the north of the Pattaya Klang (Central) Road traffic lights with a booking office. 3. Western side of Sukhumvit Road, just before the Pattaya Klang (Central) junction, is a bus station for travel to parts of north-eastern Thailand. 4. Roong Reung company operate a Yellow Bus that leaves from the North Pattaya Bus Terminal for many places in the north-east. All buses depart initially from Rayong and call in at Pattaya on the way. 5. Take a Roong Reung coach from the North Pattaya Bus Terminal to Morchit in Bangkok and book a bus to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.
Pattaya City Expats Club
is a not-for-profit club which meets every Sunday at the Amari Orchid Resort Tavern by the Sea Restaurant at the northern end of Beach Road. Everyone is welcome; you don’t need to be a member to attend. For more information go to the website: www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com
Pattaya Expats Club
meets at the Hotel Mercure, Entry Tickets are sold from 10am–11.30am. If you arrive for Breakfast, your entry fee is 180 baht, if you come after breakfast ends at 11.20am, then the cost is only 80 baht including coffee, tea, water and the excellent support facilities at the hotel. Speakers from 11.30am. The table plan is in a friendly format tables for four—so please allow the ‘gaps’ to be filled by new arrivals at your table. We are friendly Expats helping Expats advice forum. Why not come along next Sunday morning (10am brunch, 11.30am programme start) to the Hotel Mercure, Soi 15 behind The Avenue, 2nd Road and Soi 15. Hotel Mercure address: 484 Moo 10, Pattaya Second Road Soi 15, 20150. The Hotel website has a location map: www.mercurepattaya.com
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SOCIAL CLUBS Rotary Club of Eastern Seaboard
meets at 6pm every Thursday at The Siam Bayshore Resort, between Beach Road and Second Road in South Pattaya. The meetings on 1st and 3rd Thursday in each month will include guest speakers and on the 2nd and 4th Thursday there will be a presentation on club activities. Meetings are always followed by an informal a la carte dinner in the main dining room. Everybody is welcome to join us as guests; please check the website for important dates and information www.rotary-es.org or contact the Rotary Secretary at secretary@rotary-es.org.
Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC)
meet on the first Tuesday of each month and the third Tuesday of each month for coffee. For more information visit their website: www.pilc-pattaya.com or email: infopilc@gmail.com
Pattaya Sports Club
Promoting sports and supporting local charities. Clubhouse on Third Road, next to the Pattaya Driving Range. For club details call 038 361 167. Full details are posted on the club website: www.pattayasports.org
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TRADER GIANT X WORD JANUARY 2015 Important Phone Numbers Banglamung Police Station Sukhumvit Rd, Banglamung Tel: 038 222 100 Banglamung Post Office Tel: 038 428 225 Chonburi Immigration Office Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road Jomtien Post Office Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road (to 4.30pm Mon-Fri) Tel: 038 231 944 Naklua Fire Brigade Sukhumvit Rd, Banglamung Tel: 038 221 000 Pattaya City Helpline Tel: 1337 Pattaya City Hall North Pattaya Road Tel: 038 253 100 Pattaya City Hospital Soi Buakhow Tel: 038 420 562 Pattaya Electricity Banglamung office Tel: 038 221 007 Hotline: 1129 (for electricity failures) Pattaya Fire Brigade Third Road, South Pattaya Tel: 038 424 678 Pattaya Health Department Tel: 038 429 374 Pattaya Memorial Hospital Tel: 038 429 422 Pattaya City Police Station cnr Beach Rd & Soi 9 Tel: 038 429 325 Pattaya Post Office Sukhumvit Rd (nr Na Jomtien) Tel: 038 429 341 Pattaya Tourist Police Pratamnak Road, nr Fitness Park Tel: 1155 Tel: 038 429 371 Pattaya Water Works Tel: 038 222 462 Sawang Boriboon Rescue Service Hotline: 1669
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1. Vegetable 5. Blandished 9. Titled peer 13. Remember 14. Units of time 15. Escapade 16. The study of insects 18. Ship's steering device 19. Cautious 22. Entourage 23. Lands surrounded by water 24. Piece of furniture 25. Rescued 26. Mythical beast
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1. Theft 2. Implied 3. Without bounds 4. The night before 5. Weariness 6. Dull pain 7. Cease-fire 8. Similarity in appearance 9. Month, in short 10. Gained 11. Equipoise 12. Adolescents 15. Dialects 17. Lackadaisical
28. Olfactory organ 29. Lets in 31. Nipped 33. Wrong 35. Lower limit 38. Skilful 39. Up-to-date 40. Fraudulence 42. Ringlets 45. Not paid on time 47. Inventions 49. Memory loss 50. Phsically strong 52. Grain store 54. Candidate
55. Cake topping 57. Freight 58. Reproduction 59. Patron 61. Irritated 62. Tight 64. Cut 67. Held sacred 69. Hoard 70. Pragmatic 72. Dig 73. Accumulated 74. Superimposed
20. Hazard 21. Bills 22. Income 23. Disregard 25. Female singing voice 27. Insanely irresponsible 30. Leave out 32. Detested 34. Perfidy 36. Synthetic fabric 37. Type of horse 39. Security interest 41. Tremendous 43. Teller
44. Part of a poem 46. Abashed 48. Conceited 49. Wondrous 50. Advocate 51. Villain 53. Hindered 55. Immediately 56. Quarry 59. Exchanged 60. Ignited 63. Male relative 65. Become liable to 66. Dexterous 68. Indicating maiden name 71. Whole
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Embassy &
Consulate Listings Argentina Embassy in Bangkok 16th Fl., Suite 1601, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Ban Chang Glas Haus Building, Klongton Wattana Phone: 02 259 0401/ 02 279 9198 Email: embtail@mozart.inet.co.th Office Hours: 08.30 - 16.00
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Armenia Consulate in Bangkok 28th Floor, Lake Rajada Office Complex 193/117 Ratchadapisek Road, Klong Toey, Prakanong Phone: 02 661 8477, 02 661 8478 Email: info@thaiconsulate.am Australia Embassy in Bangkok 37 South Sathorn Road Phone: 02 344 6300 Website: www.thailand.embassy.gov.au Email: austembassy.bangkok@dfat.gov.au
Bahrain Embassy in Bangkok 100/66-67 31st Floor Sathorn Nakorn Tower, North Sathorn Road, Silom Bangrak Phone: 02 636 7892 Email: Bangkok.mission@mofa.gov.bh
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Belgium Embassy in Bangkok 16th floor, Sathorn Square Building, 98 North Sathorn Road Phone: 02 679 5454 Website: www.diplomatie.be/bangkok Email: bangkok@diplobel.fed.be, bangkok.visa@diplobel.org Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 08.00 - 16.00. Visas: 08.15 - 11.30 Belgium Consulate in Rayong Pae Village, 95/2 Moo 3, Tambon Chakapong, Amphur Klang, Rayong 21190 Phone: 03 864 8308, 02 585 3853-4 Email: supong.l@bu.ac.th Office Hours: 10.00 - 12.00 (by appointment only) Belize Embassy in Bangkok 10th Floor, Pilot Pen Building 331, 331/1-3 Silom Road, Bangrak District Phone: 02 636 8377 Email: belize@embelizeth.com Benin Consulate in Bangkok Manorom Bldg., 14th Floor, 3354/46-47 Rama IV Road Phone: 02 249 8633-42 Email: khomanamarin@hotmail.com Bhutan Consulate in Bangkok 919/7-9 Jewelry Trade Centre, 6th Fl., North Office Tower, Siam Road, Bangrak Phone: 02 267 1687-8 Office Hours: 08.30 - 17.30 Brazil Embassy in Bangkok 34th Floor Lumpini Tower, 1168/101 Rama IV Road, Thungmahamek, Sathorn Phone: 02 679 8567-8 Website: www.brazilembassy.or.th Email: info@brazilembassy.or.th Office Hours: Mon - Thurs: 09.30 - 12.30 and 14.30 - 16.30 (15.00 - 16.30, document collection only) Fri: 09.30 - 13.00 Brunei Embassy in Bangkok No. 12, Soi 2 Ekmai, 63 Sukhumvit Road, Prakhong Nua Phone: 02 714 7395-99 Email: bangkok.thailand@mfa.gov.bn
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Cambodia Embassy in Bangkok 518/4 Pracha Uthit Rd. (Soi Ramkamhaeng 39), Wangtonglang Phone: 02 957 5851-2 Email: camemb.tha@mfa.gov.kh
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Canada Embassy in Bangkok 15th Floor, Abdulrahim Place, 990 Rama IV Road, Bangrak Phone: 02 646 4300 Website: www.thailand.gc.ca Email: bngkk@international.gc.ca Office Hours: Mon - Thurs: 07.30 - 16.15. Fri: 07.30 - 13.00
China Embassy in Bangkok 57 Rachadapisake Road, Huay Kwang Phone: 02 245 7044 Website: www.chinaembassy.or.th/eng Email: chinaemb_th@mfa.gov.cn
Bangladesh Embassy in Bangkok House No. 47/8, Ekamai Soi 30, Sukhumvit 63 Phone: 02 390 5107-8 Website: bdembassybangkok.org/index.html Email: bdootbkk@truemail.co.th Office Hours: 08.30 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 16.30 Visas: 09.00 - 12.30
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Bulgaria Consulate in Bangkok 60 Soi Barbos 2, Sukhumvit 42, Prakanong Klongtoey Phone: 02 661 5669 Office Hours: 09.00 - 16.00
Chile Embassy in Bangkok 83/17 Vitayu Place, Soi Vitayu 1 Wireless Road, Pathumwan Phone: 02 251 9470, 02 251 9471, 02 251 9472 Website: www.chile-thai.com Email: embajada@chile-thai.com
Austria Embassy in Bangkok 14, Soi Nandha, off Soi 1, Sathorn Tai Road Phone: 02 303 6057-8-9 Website: www.aussenministerium.at/bangkok Email: bangkok-ob@bmeia.gv.at Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 07.30 - 15.30 Visas: Mon - Fri: 09.00 - 12.00 Austria Honorary Consulate in Pattaya 504/526 Moo 10, Soi 17, 2nd Road Phone: 03 871 3613 Email: info@pattayarentaroom.com
Bulgaria Embassy in Bangkok 83/24 Soi Wireless 1, Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan Phone: 02 627 3872, 02 627 3873 Website: www.mfa.bg/bangkok/ Email: bulgemth@csloxinfo.com
Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 08.00 - 11.00 France Consulate in Bangkok 35 Charoenkrung Road, Soi 36 Phone: 02 657 5151 Website: www.ambafrance-th.org Email: consulat@ambafrance-th.org France Visa Services in Bangkok 29 Sathorn Tai Road Phone: 02 627 2150 Website: http://www.ambafrance-th.org Email: visas@ambafrance-th.org Germany Embassy in Bangkok 9 South Sathorn Road Phone: 02 287 9000 Website: www.bangkok.diplo.de Email: info@german-embassy.or.th
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Greece Embassy in Bangkok Unit No. 25/9-5. 9th Fl, BKI/YWCA Bld, No. 25 South Sathorn Rd, 10120 Tung-Mahamek Sub District Phone: 02 679 1462, 02 679 1464 Email: gremb.ban@mfa.gr, bangkok@embgreece.or.th Office Hours: Embassy: 09.00 - 15.30. Consular: 10.00 - 13.00 Hungary Embassy in Bangkok 20th Floor, Oak Tower, Prakanon President Park Condominium, 99 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Prakanong Phone: 02 661 1150-1-2 Email: huembbgk@mozart.inet.co.th Office Hours: 08.00 -14.00
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India Embassy in Bangkok 46, Soi 23 (Prasarn Mitr), Sukhumvit Road Phone: 02 258 0300-05 Website: indianembassy.gov.in/bangkok Email: indiaemb@mozart.inet.co.th
Colombia Embassy in Bangkok 9th Floor, The Park Place, 231, Sarasin Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan Phone: 02 254 5105-6 Email: embcolbk@actions.net
Indonesia Embassy in Bangkok 600-602 Petchburi Road, Ratchatewi Phone: 02 252 3135-40
Costa Rica Consulate in Bangkok 93/3 Baan Tepalit, Wireless Rd Pathumwan Phone: 02 651 4487 Email: costaricabkk@yahoo.com Croatia Consulate in Bangkok No. 138/51 Jewelry Center, 14th floor, Room No. G-4, Nares Road, Bangruk District Phone: 02 266 6911, 02 848 2209 (press 2)
Ireland Consulate in Bangkok 28th Floor, Q. House Lumpini Building 1, South Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn Phone: 02 677 7500 Website: www.irelandinthailand.com Email: ireland@loxinfo.co.th
Cuba Embassy in Bangkok Mela Mansion, Apt. 3c, 5 Sukhumvit soi 27, Wattana Phone: 02 665 2803, 02 661 6563 Website: embacuba.cubaminrex.cu/tailandiaing Email: cubaemb1@loxinfo.co.th, cubaemb2@loxinfo.co.th
Israel Embassy in Bangkok 25th Floor, Ocean Tower II 75 Sukhumvit Soi 19 Phone: 02 204 9200, 02 204 9237, 02 204 9226-7 Website: bangkok.mfa.gov.il Email: info@bangkok.mfa.gov.il
Cyprus Consulate in Bangkok 75/79 Richmond Bldg, Fl.17, Sukhumvit 26, Klongtoey, Prakanong Phone: 02 261 8408, 02 261 8409, 02 997 2012-13 (Res.), 01 632 4888 (Mob.) Email: con_cy.bkk@hotmail.com Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 08.30 - 11.30
Italy Embassy in Bangkok 399, Nang Linchee Road Thungmahamek, Yannawa Phone: 02 285 4090 Email: ambitbkk@loxinfo.co.th
Czech Republic Embassy in Bangkok 71/6 Ruam Rudee Soi 2, Ploenchit Rd. Phone: 02 250 9223, 02 250 9224 Website: www.mzv.cz/bangkok Email: bangkok@embassy.mzv.cz Denmark Consulate in Bangkok East Asiatic Company (Thailand) Ltd. Lumpini Tower, 36th Floor, 1168/92-109 Rama 4 Road, Thungmahamek Phone: 02 285 6677 Website: www.ambbangkok.um.dk Email: bkkamb@um.dk Ecuador Consulate in Bangkok Pakpanang Coldstorage Co., Ltd. 103 Soi Ruammitr, Nonsse Road, Yanawa Phone: 02 295 1991 Ext. 343 Email: yongar@loxinfo.co.th
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Egypt Embassy in Bangkok 23/122-125 Sorachai Building, Sukhumvit 63 Road, Khlong Tan Tuea, Watana Phone: 02 726 9831-3 Email: egyptemb@loxinfo.co.th Office Hours: Visas: 09.00 - 12.00 Finland Embassy in Bangkok Amarin Tower, 16th floor 500 Ploenchit Rd 10330 Phone: 02 250 8801 Website: www.finland.or.th/fi Email: sanomat.ban@formin.fi
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Japan Embassy in Bangkok 177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan Phone: 02 207 8500 Website: www.th.emb-japan.go.jp/en Email: jis@bg.mofa.go.jp Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 08.30 - 12.00 and 13.30 - 17.45 Kenya Embassy in Bangkok 62 So1 5 Thong, Lor, Sukhumrit 55 Road, Klongtan, Wattana Phone: 02 712 5721, 02 391 0906-7 Kuwait Embassy in Bangkok No. 92/48 Sathorn Thani, Building 2, Sathorn Road, Bangrak District Phone: 02 234 2948, 02 234 2943, 02 235 4222 Lao Embassy in Bangkok 502, 502/1-3 Soi Sahakarnpramoon Pracha-Uthit Road, Wangthonglang Phone: 02 539 3642 Website: www.bkklaoembassy.com Email: sabaidee@bkklaoembassy.com embalao@bkklaoembassy.com Office Hours: 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.00
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Email: iftikhar@loxinfo.co.th Panama Embassy in Bangkok 7th Floor, Sarasin Bldg., 14 Surasak Road Phone: 02 237 9008-9 Email: ptybkk@ksc.th.com
Lebanon Embassy in Bangkok CTI Tower, 15th Floor ,Suit 191/ 67- 191, Ratchadapisek Road, Klongtoey Phone: 02 261 1013, 02 261 1015, 02 261 509, 02 261 9858, 02 261 9879 Email: embleb@ksc.th.com Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 09.00 - 12.00 Madagascar Honorary Consulate in Bangkok ITF Palace, 30th Floor, Room 774 Phone: 02 634 5838 Website: www.consulmada-th.org Email: danieldelevaux@gmail.com
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Malaysia Embassy in Bangkok 33-35 South Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn Phone: 02 629 6800 Website: www.kln.gov.my/perwakilan/bangkok Email: malbangkok@kln.gov.my Mexico Embassy in Bangkok 21/60-62 Thai Wah Tower l, 20th. floor South Sathorn Road, Yannawa Phone: 02 285 0995, 02 285 0815 to 18 Website: www.sre.gob.mx/tailandia Email: mexthai@loxinfo.co.th Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 08.00 - 16.00
Morocco Embassy in Bangkok One Pacific Place Bldg., 19th Floor 140 Sukhumvit Road (between Soi 4-6) Klongtoey Phone: 02 653 2444-6 Email: sifambkk@mweb.co.th, sifambkk@samarts.th Office Hours: 09.00 - 16.00
Nepal Embassy in Bangkok 189 Soi 71, Sukumvit Road Prakanong Phone: 02 391 7240, 02 390 2280 Email: nepembbk@asiaaccess.net.th
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Netherlands Embassy in Bangkok 15 Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Pathurmwan Phone: 02 309 5200 Website: www.netherlandsembassy.in.th Email: ban@minbuza.nl Office Hours: Mon - Thurs: 08.00 - 16.00. Fri: 08.00 - 12.00 Visas: Mon - Fri: 09.00 - 12.00 New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok M Thai Tower, 14th Floor, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road Phone: 02 254 2530 Website: www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=21 Email: nzembbkk@loxinfo.co.th Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.30 Norway Embassy in Bangkok Office Address: UBC II Building, 18th floor, 591 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 33 Phone: 02 204 6500 Website: www.emb-norway.or.th Email: emb.bangkok@mfa.no Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 09.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.00 Norway Consulate in Pattaya 384/22 Moo 12, Jomthien Garden #52, Jomthien Beach Road, Nongprue Banglamung, 20260 Phone: 03 823 1630 Email: consul@consulatepattaya.dk Office Hours: Mon: 09.00 - 11.30 and 14.00 - 17.00 Tues: 09.00 - 11.30. Fri: 09.00 - 11.30 Otherwise only by appointment Oman Embassy in Bangkok 82 Swng Thong Thani Tower, 32 Floor, North Sathorn Road Phone: 02 639 9380 Website: www.mbendi.com/orgs/dkkz.htm Office Hours: 08.30 - 15.30 Pakistan Embassy in Bangkok 31 Soi Nana, Nua Sukhumvit (3) Road Phone: 02 253 0288-9 Website: www.spacco.com/pak/Index.html
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Peru Embassy in Bangkok Glas Haus Bldg., 16th. Flr. No. 1 Soi Sukhumvit 25 Rd. Phone: 02 260 6243 Email: peru@peruthai.or.th Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 09.00 - 17.00 Philippines Embassy in Bangkok 760 Sukhumvit Road, cor. Soi Philippines, (Soi 30/1) Phone: 02 259 0139 to 40, 02 258 5401 Website: www.philembassy-bangkok.net Email: bangkokpe@dfa.gov.ph, inquiry@philembassy-bangkok.net Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 08.30 - 17.30 Poland Embassy in Bangkok 100/81-82, Vongvanij Building B, 25th Floor, Rama 9 Road, Huaykwang District, Phone: 02 645 0367-9 Website: www.bangkok.polemb.net Email: bangkok.amb.sekretariat.@msz.gov.pl
Mongolia Embassy in Bangkok 100/3 Soi Ekkamai 22, Sukhumvit 63 Road, Klongton-Nua, Wattana Phone: 02 381 1400, 02 392 1011 Email: mongemb@loxinfo.co.th Office Hours: 09.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 16.00
Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok 132, Sathorn Nua Road Phone: 02 233 2237, 02 234 4698, 02 233 7250, 02 234 0320, 02 637 9406 Email: mebkk@asianet.co.th
Papua New Guinea Consulate in Bangkok Sino-Thai Tower, R Floor, Asoke Road, Sukhumvit 21 Phone: 02 260 2801, 02 260 2803 Email: chavarat@stecon.co.th
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Tanzania Consulate in Bangkok S.L.D. Condominium, 3rd Floor, 501 Saladaeng 1 Rama IV Road Phone: 02 235 8282-3 Turkey Embassy in Bangkok 61/1 SOI, Chatsan Suthisarn Road, Huaykwang Phone: 02 274 7262-3, 02 274 8574 Email: tcturkbe@mail.cscoms.com
Romania Embassy in Bangkok 20/1, Soi Rajakhru, Phaholyothin Soi 5 Phaholyothin Road, Phayathai Phone: 02 617 1551 Email: romembkk@ksc.th.com
United Arab Emirates Embassy in Bangkok CRC Tower, 29th Floor, All Seasons Place 87/2 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Phatumwan Phone: 02 402 4000 Email: info@uaeembassy.or.th
Saudi Arabia Embassy in Bangkok 82 Saeng Thong Thani Bldg., 23rd & 24th Fl., North Sathorn Rd., Silom Phone: 02 639 2999, 02 639 2960 Email: themb@mofa.gov.sa Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 09.00 - 15.00
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Portugal Embassy in Bangkok 26, Captain Bush Lane (Soi New Road 30), Bang Rak Phone: 02 234 2123, 02 234 0372, 02 234 7435 Email: portemb@scban.dgaccp.pt
Russia Embassy in Bangkok 78, Sap Road, Surawongse, Bangrak Phone: 02 234 9824, 02 268 1169 Website: www.thailand.mid.ru Email: rusembbangkok@rambler.ru
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Latvia Honorary Consulate in Bangkok 113/13 Suriwong Road Phone: 02 237 3585
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Singapore Embassy in Bangkok 129 South Sathorn Road, 10120 Phone: 02 286 2111, 02 286 1434 Website: www.mfa.gov.sg/bangkok Email: singemb_bkk@sgmfa.gov.sg Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 09.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 17.00 Slovakia Embassy in Bangkok Pantip Court 68 South Sathorn Road Phone: 02 285 0220 Website: www.mzv.sk/Bangkok Email: emb.bangkok@mzv.sk Slovenia Embassy in Bangkok 298/2 Silom Road, Soi 28 Phone: 02 234 7637 South Africa Embassy in Bangkok Floor 12A, M-Thai Tower, All Seasons Place 87 Wireless Road, Pathumwan, Lumpini Phone: 02 659 2900 Website: www.saembbangkok.com Email: saembbkk_admin@csloxinfo.com South Korea Embassy in Bangkok 23 Thiam-Ruammit Road, Ratchadapisek, Huay Kwang Phone: 02 247 7537-9 Website: tha.mofat.go.kr/eng/as/tha/main/index.jsp Email: koembth@gmail.com Office Hours: 08.30 - 12.00 and 13.30 - 16.30 Spain Embassy in Bangkok 23 Lake Ratchada Office Complex 193/117 Ratchadaphisek Road Phone: 02 661 8284 Email: embespth@mail.mae.es, spaincom@ksc15.th.com Office Hours: Mon - Thurs: 08.30 - 15.30. Fri: 08.30 - 13.30 Visas: Mon - Fri: 09.00 - 12.00
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Ukraine Embassy in Bangkok 87 All Seasons Place, CRC Tower, 33rd Floor, Wireless Road, Lumpini, Phatumwan Phone: 02 685 3215 Website: www.ukraineinfo.gov.ua/main United Kingdom Embassy in Bangkok 14 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan Phone: 02 305 8333 Website: www.britishembassy.gov.uk/thailand Email: info.bangkok@fco.gov.uk, ConsularEnquiries.Bangkok@fco.gov.uk Office Hours: Mon - Thurs: 08.00 - 12.00 and 12.45 - 16.30 Fri: 08.00 - 13.00 United States Embassy in Bangkok 120 - 122 Wireless Road and 95 Wireless Road Phone: 02 205 4000 Website: bangkok.usembassy.gov/ Email: acsbkk@state.gov, visasbkk@state.gov Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 07.00 - 16.00 United States Wardens in Pattaya Robert K Brooks 084 158 0785 Darrell Brown 082 697 5535 Gary M Hacker 089 803 0388 Pat Koester 087 912 6774 James C Phillips 080 099 0630 Piyawan Phillips 086 155 0506 Donald Ratcliffe 081 291 0535 Thomas Worthley 081 939 9789 Uzbekistan Consulate in Bangkok 138/5 Thoglor Soi 11 Sukhumvit 55, Klongtan Wattana Phone: 02 712 8883, 02 381 6116 Email: ankhor@uzbinbkk.org
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Sri Lanka Embassy in Bangkok 89 Soi 15, Sukhumvit Road Phone: 02 251 2788-9 Email: slemb@ksc.net.th Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 08.30 - 14.15
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Best Supermarket, Pattaya Nua Moon River Pub, Pattaya Nua Mantra Pura Resort, Pattaya Nua Pattaya City Expats Club in Tavern By The Sea (Amari Hotel), Pattaya Nua/Pattaya Beach Rd. Aamari Orchid Hotel, Pattaya Nua/Pattaya Beach Rd. Dusit Thani Hotel, Pattaya Nua/Pattaya Beach Rd. Cape Dara Hotel, Pattaya Nua/Pattaya Beach Rd Mark Land Beach Hotel, Beach Rd. Soi 1 Natra De Boutique Hotel, Beach Rd. Soi 1 A-One Hotel, Pattaya Beach Rd. Holiday Inn Hotel, Pattaya Beach Rd. Global-Solidor Insurance, Naklua Rd. Pullman G Hotel, Naklua Rd. The Sanctuary of Truth, Naklua Rd. Siamese Cuisine Restaurant, Naklua Rd. Oasis Massage, Naklua Rd. Soi 12 DV Rent A Car, 3rd Rd/ Pattaya Nua La Pause French Bakery, Soi Phet Trakul Maritime, Soi Bongkot Premier, Soi Bongkot
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Fairwai Driving Range, Sukhumvit Rd. Boxing World, Sukhumvit Rd. Bottle Museum, Sukhumvit Rd./opposite King Power Pattaya Trader Main Office, Sukhumvit Rd. Universe Gym, Sukhumvit Rd. Foodland Supermarket, Pattaya Klang Siam Secure International, Pattaya Klang Fire and Stone Pizzeria, Pattaya Klang Paradise City Properties, Pattaya Klang Subway in Big C Extra, Pattaya Klang Citin Loft Hotel, Pattaya Klang Soi 12 Urban Home, Pattaya Tai/Pattaya City Resort Excel Language School, Pattaya Tai/opposit Big C Golf Shop, 3rd Rd. New York Pizza House, 3rd Rd/Soi Lengkee Door-to-Door, 3rd Rd/Soi Lengkee Barracuda D2 Hotel, 2nd Rd. Mercure Hotel, 2nd Rd. Siam Bayshore Hotel, 2nd Rd. Aya Hotel, 2nd Rd. Pattaya International Hospital, 2nd Rd. Marriot Resort and SPA, 2nd Rd. Sheraton Beach Resort Hotel, 2nd Rd. Take It Easy Car and Bike Rental, 2ndRd./ Pattaya New Plaza At Mind Hotel, 2nd Rd. Soi 4 Tropical Bert's, 2nd Rd. Soi 6/1 Page 10 Hotel, 2nd Rd. Soi 10 Subway Tiplaza, Beach Rd. Soi 10-11 Mike's Shopping Mall, 2nd Rd. Soi 11-12 LK Renaissance Hotel, 2nd Rd. Soi 13 The Urban Realty, 2nd Rd. Soi 15 OZO Hotel Pattaya, 2nd Rd. Soi 15 LK Metro Hotel, 2nd Rd./Soi Diana Inn Robin's Nest Bar and Restaurant, Soi Diana Emden Real Estate, Soi Diana LK Legend Hotel, Soi Arunothai Club Le Telephone, Soi Batman Bake'n'Brew, Soi Excite Jameson Pub and Restaurant, Soi Arudee
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KTK Service Apartments, Soi Arudee Find Pattaya Properties, Soi Buakhao Brooklyn Diner, Soi Buakhao The Space, Soi Buakhao Sabway, Soi Buakhao LK Royal Wing Hotel, Soi Buakhao Beach Front, Beach Rd. Soi 4 Bella Villa Prima Hotel, Beach Rd. Soi 4 Queen Victoria Inn, Beach Rd. Soi 6 The Palace Restaurant, Beach Rd./Central Festival Hilton Pattaya, Pattaya Beach Rd. Subway, Beach Rd. Soi 8 Cando Properties, Beach Rd./View Talay 6 Pattaya Dive Center, Beach Rd./DHL 19th Avenue, Third Rd Soi 19 Legend, Soi Arunothai Mansion, Central Pattaya Rd Metropole, 2nd Rd & Soi Buakhao Noble Suite, Soi Pothisarn 4 Renaissance, Soi Diana Royal Suite, Soi Buakhao Royal Wing, Soi Buakhao The Empress, Soi Buakhaot Lengkee restaurant, Cenral Pattaya Road
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London Office, Thappraya Rd./ View Talay 2a Prestige Properties, Jomthien/ View Talay 7 LK hte Inn Place, Beach Rd. Soi 12 Pattaya City Expats Club in Mercure Hotel, Beach Rd. Soi 15 Pattaya Realty in Tipp Plaza, Pattaya Beach Rd. Design Corner , Thepprasit Rd. Soi 6 Grand Orchid Travel, Thepprasit Rd. Captain's Cove, Thepprasit Rd. Decorum Furniture, Thepprasit Rd. Soi 15 Foodmart Supermarket, Thappraya Rd. Jones Lang Lasalle Real Estate, Thappraya Rd. Seabord Properties, Thappraya Rd. Chow Box Restaurant, Thappraya Rd. Rita Resort Hotel, Thappraya Rd./ opposite Soi 9 The Pig and Whistle, Thappraya Rd. Thai T-Shirt Factory, Thappraya Rd. Cafe Des Amis, Thappraya Rd. Soi 11 Levi Man Resort Hotel, Thappraya Rd. Soi 15 Punch & Judy Pub and Restaurant, Thepprasit Soi 8 Momento Restaurant, Thepprasit Rd. Soi 8 Anchor Co Working, Soi Chaiyapruek 1 The Village Center, Sukhumvit Rd./Soi Chaiyapruek Phoenix Kindergarten School, Sukhumvit Rd./ Soi Chaiyapruek TPR Golf Academy, Sukhumvit Rd./opposite Underwater world Seara Sports, SukhumvitRd./Soi Chaiyapruek 1 Ankget Hotel, Soi Wat Boon Centara Grand Pratumnak, Pratumnak Hill Royal Cliff Hotel, Pratumnak Hill Siam Oriental, Pratumnak Soi 4 Spicies Restaurant, Pratumnak Soi 4 Home Hunter, Pratumnak Soi 4 World of Wine, Pratumnak Hill, Soi Kasetsin Aurora Pratumnak, Cosy Beach Soi 2 Pattaya Prime Properties, Cosy Beach Soi 2
The Lotus Bar, Pratumnak Soi 4 Toast Cafe and Bistro, Pratumnak Soi 4 Tara Court, Pratumnak Soi 5 Hill Fresco Pattaya Hotel, Pratumnak Soi 5 Safari Dive Center, Beach Rd. Soi 12 Siam Properties, Pattaya Tai Marina Inn Hotel, 2nd Rd. Soi VC Sunny Online Travel, 2nd Rd. Soi 22 Shenanigans Bar and Restaurant, Jomthien Rd. Jomtien Beach Tourist Information, Jomtien Beach Jomtien Garden Hotel, Jomtien Rd. Soi 8-9 The Now Hotel, Jomtien Rd. Soi 11-12 Police Booth Tourist Information, Jomtien Rd./ Chaiyapruek Police Booth Tourist Information 2, Jomtien Rd./ Chaiyapruek The Sportsman Pub and Restaurant, Beach Rd. Soi 13 The Haven Hotel and Restaurant, Beach Rd. Soi 13 Simple Simon, Jomthien Rd. Soi 5 Police Booth Tourist Information, Jomtien Rd. Soi 5 Eurostar Hotel, Jomtien Rd. Soi 1 Memo Suite Pattaya Hotel, Soi Kor Phai Villa Supermarket, 2nd Rd. Opposite soi 13 Crystal Place, Soi Kopai Grand Living Place, South Pattaya Rd towards Sukhumvit Rd Majestic Villa, Soi Bongkot Miracle Suite, 247/130 M.10 Pattaya Third Rd. Mantra Pura Resort, Third Rd & North Pattaya Road
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Decco Home Inspire, Sukhumvit Rd. Chick Republic, Sukhumvit Rd. Bangkok Bank, Sukhumvit Rd./Soi Siam Country Club Bunny's Restaurant, Soi Siam Country Club Creepy Crawly Pest Control, Soi Siam Country Club Joymax Services, Soi Siam Country Club Paris Factory Soi Siam Country Club Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club Na Na Deli, Soi Khao Noi Star Books, Soi Khao Noi Thailand Worldwide, Soi Khao Talo Collingbourne Auctions, Chaiyapruek 2 Pattaya Auction House, Chaiyapornvit Rd. Soi 14
OUTSIDE PATTAYA
Fox and Hounds, Bang Saray Makador Cafe, Bang Saray Main Rd. Malee's Cafe, Bang Saray Main Rd. Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Na Jomthien Nok's Pantry, Laem Chabang The Pantry, Bang Saray Soi 5 Dinosaur Adventure Park, Sukhumvit Rd./ Opposite floating MarketBalance Service, Ao
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farangs amongst them. It quickly became clear that despite having a Doctor’s Certificate, passport and telephone bill with my name and address on it, this was not going to be merely a paper-pushing exercise: a quick unsmiling photo; money handed over; new license collected and home by lunchtime. Like it or not, I was going to have my Partricals tested! I was in the next batch of learner drivers; over twenty of us. There was only one examiner, a rather bossy lady who gave instructions in Thai and pigeon English. The colour blindness test sped quickly by. There was a test of one’s peripheral vision responding to different lights glimpsed out of the corner of your eye. I smiled smugly at one fat Westerner who had to be supported whilst he squatted to take this test. Then it was time for the Emergency Stop test. I was unsure of the rules; whenever the instructress spoke in unclear English, twenty Thais responded to what she had just said in Thai. I was distracted by a bad smell of rancid som tam emanating from one of my class mates. I watched as a succession of people sat and braked when the red light came on. A series of green lights crept up vertically; if they passed a certain line you failed. No one failed except me! I shook my head ruefully and waited for a retest. I failed that too! Two strikes and you were out; at least until next week. I tried to explain that the machine was faulty; that the geriatric farang in front of me had passed; that I had been driving for forty years without any mishap (till I came to Thailand.) The examiner was unmoved and I was drummed The road was clear; traffic light green. I was in such a good mood. We, my wife and I, unceremoniously out of the class. had spent my birthday weekend in Bangkok. As I drove back towards Pattaya on the number seven road, a cloud flickered on the horizon. The flashing lights ahead could The next week was hell on earth. I had my mean either an accident or police check. I was not unduly worried when it turned into wife slap the dashboard unexpectedly the latter. I’d not strayed above a hundred once. I smiled as I handed my license to whilst I was driving around (illegally) so the officer. His emotions were difficult to read; besides the crotch hugging uniform, he I could practice my emergency stop. I wore designer sunglasses with reflective lenses. He was polite as he pointed out that canvassed friends about the machinery. my license had expired on my birthday, four days ago. I could not believe five years had Most were sympathetic and blamed it on poor maintenance; others advised slipped by since I first went to the License centre in Bang Lamung. watching and counting. I’d hated the place; it was crowded, hot and sticky but at least I hadn’t had to endure On the fateful day, I was up with the lark; an hour’s safety video and a test like my wife. Things had moved on however. strangely calm; a steely determination This time there were lots of signs in two languages. I queued under one that read; stamped across my face. The centre MONKS, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, GRANDSIRES. I am not sure what category was packed. Despite my early arrival I I fell into but I was given a blue ticket and sent upstairs. There was air-con. My was in the second group through; this spirits rose as I watched a group being ushered into a fenced off compound under time there were thirty nine in my class. a sign reading; PARTRICAL TEST. I grew apprehensive as I noted a couple of The fortieth was banished before the
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plot about the death of our hero’s sister years earlier so he didn’t want his wife to drive. All the time I was waiting for an official hand to clasp my shoulder. I began to breathe a little easier when I had paid my fee and was waiting for my new photograph: they would surely not dash my hopes at this late stage? I imagined the examiners studying a closed circuit TV video and pointing at the furtive farang slipping silently to the side. Finally I had it in my hand– a new shiny license that would keep me from this accursed place for another five years. I walked towards the stairs, my license prominently displayed for all those still waiting to take the test. My face was a picture of false modesty. As I descended I saw her; her eyes scanning my face for signs of failure or disappointment. I had planned to tell my wife everything; to make a joke about cheating the system. When I saw the anxiety etched on to her face, I could not do it. I held aloft my new license as if I was the FA cup winning captain. Her smile was of relief and, yes, dammit, pride in her husband. I could not take that away from her.
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class started as he had left his glasses in the car and was not prepared for the colour blindness test. This time there were two examiners. A male had joined the bossy woman and they seemed intent on rattling through us. It started out as a desire to save time. After all I had passed this test last week: I’d even given the colours red, green and yellow in Thai; surely that counted for something? The successful examinees were made to stand in an untidy clump near a desk. A few casual steps and I had joined them. A daring plan began to form in my mind. Despite having nothing to fear from the Peripheral Vision test; I managed to insert myself among the successful candidates, again without taking the test. The Emergency Stop was looming and despite all my practice during the previous week, the self-doubts began to creep in. Would nerves slow my reflexes? What if I failed again? Was I condemned to being a learner driver for ever? The class of thirty nine formed two orderly queues for the brake-pedal machines. They were passing at the rate of two per seven seconds. The queues deteriorated into a single crowd of onlookers. Gradually I was pushed towards the back; then to the side; then, to my surprise, I found myself amongst those who had completed the test successfully. We all wore the same smug expression. I remember sitting in a room watching a poorly acted video designed to teach simple safe driving messages. Although there were sub-titles the messages were lost in a convoluted
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Oh, My Aching Back!
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ossing my 2014 calendar in the trash and opening my free 2015 calendar, I took a moment to reflect on the year that has just flown by so quickly. As a long time Pattaya resident, I thought about this current High Season which seems to have gone with a whimper rather than a bang. We don’t need TAT statistics to tell us the number of tourists visiting Fun Town is way down on the halcyon years of the past. Reasons for this include the usual suspects - political instability, visa changes and negative international press reporting - as well as a few new ones such as the devaluation of the Russian ruble. In my opinion, one continuing problem is the tourist industry trying to be too selective about who they want to visit the country. In countries where tourism makes a real contribution to the national economy, many in the tourist industry make the mistake of courting what they define as ‘quality tourists’ – those travelling on group tours on the back of Platinum Plastic. I have a laugh at some of the expensive tourism advertisements o n television. They single out an exotic location in the ‘mysterious East’ and spend the next sixty seconds showing scenes of some plush, resort hotel. The suites are lovely, the dining room is beautiful, the swimming pool is crystal clear and so on. It could be a five star resort anywhere in the world but they are trying to entice people to travel to that particular location just to enjoy the hotel facilities. What sane person wants to travel thousands of miles simply to spend all their time in a hotel? It’s easy to see why such people are targeted. Typically, these visitors fly in (Business Class, of course), spend a week in a ‘Resort’ or Five Star hotel and fly out again. Having prepaid their fully escorted package tour means most of their travel budget went through foreign-owned travel agencies. Remaining largely isolated from their host country, they are taken only to see the ‘best’ places and spend money only in up-market restaurants, hotels and boutique shops owned by large companies or the already rich and powerful. They do nothing to help the economic plight of average shop-owners, transport operators or artisans. I believe the tourist industry needs more people like backpackers. In the seventies, they were called ‘hippies’; before that, ‘pioneers’; before that, ‘pilgrims’; before that, ‘explorers’; before that, ‘nomads’ and before that, ‘lost’. Nowadays they fall under the general umbrella term ‘backpackers’ and, love them or hate them, the world is a bigger place because of them. They are modern day trailblazers who, like their ancestors such as Marco Polo and, centuries later, the pioneers in wagon trains rolling west across the uncharted plains of the American frontier, often trek where modern civilization has not yet touched. The mind-set of some tourist operators and even some
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governments is still behind the times. They view backpackers as low-income, white trash who can’t afford to do things the ‘right way’. They believe this at their financial peril because, although budget-conscious, backpackers tend to stay longer and travel more widely. Their spending reaches further and deeper into the local economy. Many backpackers today are computer nerds or financial wiz kids with annual salaries resembling telephone numbers. Just because they wear jeans and a t-shirt to work and think dressing up is donning a shirt with buttons, it would be foolish to assume they don’t have spending power. Many years ago their bible was the Lonely Planet and a head buried in a well-thumbed copy was the first clue to distinguish a backpacker from other travellers. Today, their tool is the Internet and they are constantly on the lookout for the next undiscovered place where they can feel a sense of adventure by being among the first few to visit. Internet blogs and chat-rooms are overflowing with personal experiences of like-minded people. Any hotel, restaurant or destination given a favourable mention seems set for a financial windfall. Get the thumbs down and you had best change your name and image quick smart or you won’t survive. Personally, I could never be a backpacker. For one thing I like to travel light, carrying only those recyclable or throwaway items necessary for travel. I’ve watched backpackers at train and bus stations and, is it only me or does all that gear they stuff into that miniaturized home on their back look heavy? Like the humble turtle: “Sure it’s convenient but why do you think I walk so slowly?” I guess when you’re lumping around all that weight, speed is not your main priority. I also like some creature comforts. A comfortable bed with a soft pillow and the availability of a warm shower are the most essential and I’m willing to pay a little extra for the privilege. And people - I like to see other people about me because I get nervous if I find myself alone in a strange place. Whenever someone suggests I should go to this place or that because it is really remote and no-one goes there, I head in the opposite direction. Obviously, if nobody else goes there then there must be a good reason. Duhh! I prefer to wait until the place becomes more popular and they install sanitation. But I do envy those people who can forgo comfort for the sake of adventure. Backpackers can undergo hardship. They can endure long periods without a shower, but then, so can the English. They take long trips on overnight trains and buses because it saves one night’s accommodation and they can actually sleep sitting up. I find it impossible to sleep on anything moving and, fortunately, since I left school I have not been in the situation where I’ve been forced to sleep sitting up. That is why I am once more in a comfortable hotel room casting an envious glance at the backpackers of the world. Although I can’t join their ranks, I wish them well. Oh no! The maid, once again, did not place the mint chocolate on the center of my pillow, the air con has been reset to 28ºC instead of my preferred 26ºC and if I wanted the remote beside the television, I wouldn’t need the bloody thing! I’ll complain to the concierge in the morning.
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teaching to start in Thailand Satellite-based teaching is to start in Thailand in around 15,000 small schools as part of a launch of the service by the Education Ministry. The project is expected to go ahead as the second term starts this month. The project has cost about 1.3 billion baht and is intended to ensure students at all schools receive a standard level of education The money was spent on equipping 1,400 schools with satellite equipment as well as upgrading a large number of other schools so that the new learning services could go ahead. The total number of schools connected at the time of launch
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was 15,369 and the total number of students that it covered numbered more than one million. The project is a follow on development from a project that His Majesty the King started in 1995 whereby teaching at Wang Klai Kang Won School in Hua Hin was broadcast to other schools across the Kingdom. With the new project in mind, students have larger TVs and the teaching material can be stored in memory boxes ready for playback at will.
Twitter to open Hong Kong office Despite the fact that Twitter is blocked in China, Twitter plans to open up an office in Hong Kong to tap into the ad sales industry in China and its special economic zones. Its customers are expected to be large Chinese businesses and exporters who want to gain exposure overseas. Google and Facebook have both already adopted a similar strategy. Twitter said in a statement, "We are not entering China, we're still blocked there". The company added, "With half of all Internet, mobile and social media users worldwide in Asia today, we see many opportunities across the region.", citing it as "the growth engine for the company." The Hong Kong office will strengthen the company's presence in the Asia Pacific region adding to its offices already in Sydney, Seoul, Tokyo and Singapore as well as a soon to be opened office in Jakarta. The Hong Kong Office will initially target the Hong Kong and Taiwan markets for online advertising with a focus on mobile application support. Twitter users grew by 23% to 284 million according to Twitter's latest results. Although more than 75 per cent of users reside outside of the United States, two thirds of the company’s US$361 million revenue still came from North America.
Western Digital unveils Wi-Fi drive Despite the fact that Twitter is blocked in China, Twitter plans to open up an office in Hong Kong to tap into the ad sales industry in China and its special economic zones. Its customers are expected to be large Chinese businesses and exporters who want to gain exposure overseas. Google and Facebook have both already adopted a similar strategy. Twitter said in a statement, "We are not entering China, we're still blocked there". The company added, "With half of all Internet, mobile and social media users worldwide in Asia today, we see many opportunities across the region.", citing it as "the growth engine for the company." The Hong Kong office will strengthen the company's presence in the Asia Pacific region adding to its offices already in Sydney, Seoul, Tokyo and Singapore as well as a soon to be opened office in Jakarta. The Hong Kong Office will initially target the Hong Kong and Taiwan markets for online advertising with a focus on mobile application support. Twitter users grew by 23% to 284 million according to Twitter's latest results. Although more than 75 per
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cent of users reside outside of the United States, two thirds of the company’s US$361 million revenue still came from North America.
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By Matias Berra
Review: Hey Siri!
Technology is an ever-evolving force, as both Apple Which movies are playing and Google (who just bought themselves a brand new near by? artificial intelligence start-up called Deepmind) slowly Thanks to the fact that your iPhone knows where you are (you must have shift towards Artificial Intelligence technologies, exactly your location capabilities on) you can we are witnessing the new dawn of human/device now ask Siri to find the cinemas and the specific movies being played near you. interaction Just ask her ‘Hey Siri, what movies are Since 2011, with the introduction of the iPhone 4s, Apple has put a lot of time, effort and money in the development of Siri: A self-proclaimed intelligent digital assistant that exists only to make your life easier. Things have since moved forward and in 2014, with the release of the new iPhone 6 and the latest version of it's software, the IOS8, Siri is slowly becoming a force to be reckoned with. Lets us explore some of the coolest features or newest digital assistant offers for all Mac users out there. And trust me on this one, you will be happily surprised of how awesome she (well technically also a he since you can now choose a male voice for it) has become. Here are some of the newest and impressive abilities it now posses:
playing near me?’ and she will not only have the right coordinates, she is also likely to show you the websites where you can book your ticket too (given that that service is provided by the cinemas around your area). flashlight, airplane mode, music and most features will work with this command. Take the time and try them out; it will certainly be a fun experience.
Hey Siri! One of the coolest features Siri now enjoys is the fact it is voice activated. All you have to do to get her attention is to literally say ‘hey Siri’ and she/he will be there, ready to obey in any of your commands!
Siri, what song is this? As if people needed an easier way to post faster on social media, Siri can now do that for you with ease. That’s right, once that daily useless selfy if fresh off your camera, you can now instantly direct Siri to post it for you, and as you might have guesses, you can also dictate to her which comment you want that picture to be posted with.
Turning things on and off This one I’m totally supporting. There’s nothing more annoying than having to search through menus every time you want your Wifi or airplane mode to be on or off, now it's as easy as saying ‘Hey Siri, turn airplane mode on’ and she will do this for you. Wifi, flashlight, airplane mode, music and most features will work with this command. Take the time and try them out; it will certainly be a fun experience.
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growth rate 'likely below 1%'
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Thailand's economic growth rate is likely to be less than one per cent for 2014, while the 2015 target of four percent looks increasingly difficult to attain, due to a weak global economy according to Kasikorn Research Center. The think tank's managing director, Charl Kengchon, said, "What we are most concerned about is next year's growth figure since 4% is challenging and it is still uncertain whether we can achieve that growth rate." According to Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula's forecast, Growth is likely to have picked up in the forth quarter of 2014 to reach as high as 2.5 per cent to three per cent, but this still means that the overall average growth rate for all of 2104 would likely come in at below the one per cent mark. Finance Minister Sommai Phasee admitted that slow growth in 2014 was due in a large part to low exports and later than expected public spending. Lower commodity prices have arguably contributed to the lower growth also. With exports in mind, Kasikorn Research Center expects that this sector will likely have contracted by 0.1 per cent during 2014, whilst maintaining a 3.5 per cent to four percent GDP growth target for next year. Meanwhile the National Economic and Social Development Board reduced its economic growth forecast for all of 2014 to just one per cent, but expected growth prospects for 2015 to stand at 3.5 per cent to four percent. Mr. Charl said, "Inflation and economic growth in a forward-looking view could be lower than expected, so it might be an appropriate time for the committee to lower the benchmark interest rate because nothing can be done further if the US Federal Reserve raises its fed funds rate." Yet he also mentioned that the Bank had to be careful since there was a backdrop of rising household debt already.
Budget Carrier Thai Lion Air expands The budget carrier, Thai Lion Air has taken delivery of two new
jets in its bid to increase its footprint in the Thai market. Thai Lion Air is part of Indonesia's Lion Air group and its foray into the Thai market comes amid rising demand for services, even though Thai Air Asia and the flag carrier already operate many routes. At the start of 2015 Thai Lion Air will open five new routes from its base at Don Mueang airport to destinations such as Krabi, Phuket, Udon Thani and Surat Thani as well as a route operating from Hat Yai to Udon Thani. The two new jets are Boeing 737-900ERs, which will give the airline a total of six planes.
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The airline was also considering regional expansion with flights between Thailand and Southern China earmarked as possible in 2015. The airline already flies daily between Bangkok and Jakarta and has seven flights per day between Bangkok and Chiang Mai and Bangkok and Hat Yai, all of which will continue. The expansion of both international and domestic flights should increase tourist numbers in Pattaya as tourists find low cost ways to travel around Thailand between various resorts.
Medical tourists choose Thailand With procedures in Thai hospitals, whether for heart surgery or
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| BUSINESS NEWS for cosmetic surgery being US-accredited, Thailand is attracting an ever growing number of medical tourists who come to save money on top quality medical procedures and also enjoy a holiday at the same time. Thailand is now the number one destination for medical tourism according to consulting firm Patients Beyond Borders, who say that as many as 1.8 million medical tourists came to the Kingdom in 2013. Relaxing and recovering in a hotel room, Ms. Topliss, a 48-yearold executive chef, commented on the breast-enhancement and cosmetic dentistry that she had just had done saying, "The whole thing, airfares and hotel included, cost me AU$15,000 (428,000 baht), when back home, it would have been twice as much." She added, "And the surgeon did such a good job. It's like the clock has been turned back 20 years. What's more, I'm having a wonderful two-week holiday as well. Even the hospitals are like five-star hotels." Government statistics show that as much as US$4.7 billion was spent by medical tourists in the previous year, marking Thailand as a preferred destination in South East Asia, over Malaysia and Singapore. Patients Beyond Borders founder Josef Woodman said, ""While the US is still first choice for the ultra-rich, Thailand is unquestionably No 1 among everyone seeking affordable care.� With Pattaya boasting some of the best hospitals in the Kingdom, medical tourism has undoubtedly made its mark on local tourist industry. Hospitals such as the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital in the north of Pattaya attract an ever-larger number of medical tourists seeking out the most professional care. After treatment patients can enjoy five star hotel accommodation for as little as 3,500 baht per night. The average stay of medical tourists in hotels in Bangkok and Pattaya is on average ten nights, longer than many non-medical guests.
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NEXT MONTH MOTORBIKES February is THE motorbike month in Pattaya. It's the month of one of Thailands biggest biker events: The Bike Week Burapa and it is the month of which your Trader Magazine brings you lots of biker stuff. You'll find an outlook on the shops that are bringing the art of custom built choppers into reality. We will give you a special investigation into Pattaya's best repair shops as well as an inside look into some of Thailand's most popular bike clubs – and lots lots more. Tell your friends and don't forget to pick up your free Trader copy at a distribution point near you.
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By Voova Digital
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Using YouTube as an expert
In last month's Trader we told you the basics about how to use the powerful marketing tool YouTube in your marketing. This month you will get the advanced lesson – delivered to you by Voova Digital experts YouTube is a promotional powerhouse owned by Google. It's astronomical growth shows no sign of stopping. A host of new technologies and refined techniques promises to improve digital marketing professionals’ sales success on YouTube. Video is the single most information-dense communication medium. And it will remain that way until we come up with smellovision. Understanding the YouTube advanced techniques will make your company grow and you will be way ahead of your competitors.
1. Greater Personalization. Greater and more thorough personalization is coming to the web, and YouTube will be no exception. You’ve probably noticed over recent months that within a few minutes of doing a Google search or visiting a few related websites that the inline advertising you’re presented in gmail and on websites begins to adopt subject matter related to your browsing history. In fact, you’re probably being presented with advertisements you’re much more likely - according to Google, anyway - to be interested in. While it seems a little clunky right now Google is nothing if not excellent at learning. Expect that YouTube viewers will be presented with videos they’re more interested in according to their viewing and browsing history. Why is this great for you? Because it ensures that the people who find your videos are the ones who want to see them, so if your advertising message is related to your videos you should see an increase in conversions.
2. Retargeting A buzzword to follow is retargeting, a method of behavioral marketing that targets users that left a website without purchasing. Considering only 2% of users convert on their first visit retargeting is a huge deal. At its most basic level it means showing targeted ads more frequently to people once they leave your website. How does this translate to YouTube marketing? A YouTube video is an excellent message - try retargeting to your YouTube channel to turn a bounce into a subscriber. They’ll volunteer to be exposed to your message every time you publish a new video.
3. Super Popularity There has been a big push recently to bring unpackaged content to the public. In other words, consumers who have long hated having to purchase twelve C-spans in order to get HBO are now simply refusing to do so - and they have streaming video services such as YouTube empowering them. The future of YouTube is more channels with long form video on more subjects, and it seems YouTube is the actual future of television. What this means is that an ever increasing number of mainstream viewers will be spending more of their time on YouTube and YouTube will be getting more and more sophisticated and customized. In other words, if you’re not advertising online with streaming video now is the time to start.
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In Thailand, when a person dies without a Last Will and Testament, the intestate’s assets must be distributed in accordance with the law. As stipulated in The Civil and Commercial Code Section 1629, there are six classes of statutory heirs in Thailand. Each class is entitled to inherit in the following order; 1. Descendants 2. Parents 3. Brothers and sisters of full blood 4. Brothers and sisters of half blood 5. Grandfathers and grandmothers 6. Uncles and aunts The right of a surviving spouse to share in the estate of a deceased spouse arises automatically from marital status. Spouses who are under separation do not lose the right of inheritance to one another as long as divorce between them has not been granted according to law. Ordinances awarding such rights of a surviving spouse make the spouse a statutory heir. Before any distribution of the estate to the relatives, half of the estate (community property or in Thai, Sin Somros) will belong to the spouse, if any, and the other half will be distributed accordingly.
Land and Condominium Inheritance A foreigner who acquires a condominium unit by inheritance, either as a legal heir under a Last Will and Testament or as a statutory heir, shall acquire the property ownership if the condominium unit is within the foreign quota and the foreigner qualifies for ownership. Otherwise, it is required by law that the foreigner shall dispose of the unit within 1 year from the date of acquisition. If it is not disposed of within such period of time, the Director-General of Land Department shall have the power to sell the condominium unit on the foreigner's behalf. Foreigners are not allowed to own or inherit land in Thailand. Any foreigner who inherits land must dispose of the land within 1 year as prescribed by the Director-General. If such time period elapses, the Director-General shall have power to dispose of such land.
Leased Properties A major disadvantage of lease in Thailand is that the contract and the right of possession is terminated upon death of the lessee and is not automatically transferable by inheritance. Although the lease agreement must include a succession clause, this does not offer full legal guarantee for the lessee's heirs.
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Debts The creditors of an estate are entitled to be paid only out of the property of the estate. Debts due by the estate shall be paid in the following order and in accordance with the provisions of the Thailand Civil and Commercial Code concerning preferential rights: 1. Expenses incurred for the common benefit of the estate 2. Expenses incurred for the funeral of the deceased 3. Taxes and rates due by the estate 4. Wages due by the deceased to any clerk, servant or workman 5. Supplies of daily necessities made to the deceased 6. Remuneration for the administrator Unless otherwise provided by the deceased or by law, the property of the deceased shall be appropriated to the payment of debts in the following order: 1. Property other than immovable property 2. Immovable property expressly appropriated to that purpose by will, if any; 3. Immovable property to which the statutory heirs are entitled as such; 4. Immovable property bequeathed to a person upon the condition that he shall pay the debts off the deceased; 5. Immovable property bequeathed under general title; 6. Any specific property bequeathed under a particular title Any property appropriated under the foregoing provisions shall be sold by way of public auction, but any heir may prevent such sale by paying, to the extent required for the satisfaction of the creditors, the value of the whole or part of the property as may be determined by an appraiser appointed by the Court. A statutory heir or a legatee under a general title is not bound to execute legacies under a particular title for more than the amount of property received by him. The administrator is not bound to deliver the estate or any part thereof to the heirs before one year has elapsed from the deceased’s date of death, unless all the known creditors of the estate and legatees have been satisfied with the performance and distribution.
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