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Best Places for Xmas
Exploring Bangkoks Bone Yard
The best places in Pattaya to get your traditional xmas dinner page
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Just why is there a 747 and other planes abandoned miles from the airport page 10
White Collar Boxing
Celebrating His Majesty’s Birthday
We take a look at Pattaya’s upcoming white collar boxing match
A Look at his life and passions as we humbly wish King Bhumibol a Happy page 7 Birthday
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Pattaya is Hotting Up!
The rain has gone and now the count down starts to welcome in 2016 and of course Pattaya’s busiest time of year is upon us.
This month marks the start of the busy season in Pattaya, not just in terms of the number of people in town but also with so many seasonal events happening it is hard to know what to do next. The highlight of the month though will be the countdown to 2016. Once again Bali Hai plays host to a fantastic seven days of concerts and celebrations culminating in what will be an amazing fireworks show to bring in the New Year. Lets get Buzzin!
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ATS Real Estate a wellestablished real estate agency located on Thepprasit soi 10 in South Pattaya, offering sales and rental throughout Pattaya and Jomtien. The company is growing each month bigger and has become a serious player in the real estate market. They provide the best deals for our buyers and renters, and they strive to get the best properties in town and cut no corners when it comes to customer support. If you are looking to invest or buy to live, then ATS is here to serve your needs, let them guide and advise you into the right direction and obtain great returns out of your desired property. They have a professional team that welcome you to their office and want to assist you with the right purchase. Their database and up-to-date listings reach 1000 properties for rent and sale throughout the city Pattaya, which include hotels for sale, development condominiums and villas for sale, houses and villas for sale and rent in Pattaya, plus a wide variety of condos for sale and rent in Pattaya and Jomtien. Beside rental and sale properties they also offer exclusive holiday villas and condos, have a look on their user-friendly website for all the listings: www. pattayacondosandvillas. com. Are you looking for a specific kind of property? Then contact ATS and tell them your requirements, great deals and fire sales are also available to realise interesting returns. Mr. G.J Zwets (Jules) Managing Director; Asia Trading Service Co.,Ltd 2
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Welcome from Chairman of Tourism and Culture of Pattaya City Council Khun Rattanachai Suttidechanai On behalf of Pattaya City Hall I would like to welcome you to Pattaya and to Buzzin Lifestyle. I am very proud of our wonderful city and all it has to offer. It doesn’t matter if you are just visiting with your family or live here, there is so much to see and do. Over the years Pattaya has grown from its origin of a small fishing village back in 1960, to now one of the most popular destinations in the world. I am sure you will enjoy your stay here and I urge you to explore our city and see everything we have here for you. Blessed with a wonderful climate and some of the most beautiful temples, attractions, beaches and islands nearby, there is no reason to stay inside. Pattaya attracts over 7 million visitors a year and I wish for this to grow year on year. Buzzin Lifestyle is committed to bringing you all the most relevant information and advice you need and it is with great pleasure I am able to endorse Pattaya City Hall’s recognition of their hard work and effort. I wish you an enjoyable stay here in Pattaya.
Khun Rattanachai Suttidechanai Chairman of Tourism and Culture of Pattaya City Council
The Blue Olive Restaurant opened just over 2 years ago and is located on a small street 400 metres on the left up Theppasit soi 8. The restaurant has a Mediterranean feel: which includes an open plan kitchen and Chef Emilio; who has recently introduced a wide variety of gourmet pizzas as well as a weekly set menu, normally priced at 575 baht. To reserve a table then please call 038-416 285, visit their website http://blueolivethailand.com
Buzzin Lifestyle gets Pattaya Buzzin! Trevor Knight Welcome to our 6th edition!! Yes time has flown by and wow what a journey we have experienced. I would never have thought that not only has this publication become a household name but I am now sitting here contemplating having to add another 8 pages to accommodate everyone’s interest, so a whole hearted thank you to everyone who has made Buzzin Lifestyle the success it is today! December is crammed full of things to do, Christmas here in Pattaya is always a fun time and we have suggested a few Christmas Dinner hotspots for you to consider. As well as all the traditional festivities there is also the much anticipated COUNTDOWN as we welcome in 2016 so parties galore! December is the King Of Thailand’s Birthday, so from all of us here at Buzzin Media Group we would like to sincerely wish him a Happy Birthday, Long Live The King. So, whatever you end up doing, have a great Christmas and New Year, see you in 2016 and remember to stay “BUZZIN” Trevor Knight - Sub Editor
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Join us at Ruffino Restaurant and lounge on the 24th December from 7pm to 10pm to celebrate a magical Christmas Eve with subtime Italian dinner, live music, and view of the gulf of Thailand from our rooftop. Enjoy the magic show along with the appearance of Santa bringing gift for the kids. For this special night we offer 7 courses dinner set for only 2,888 net per person with complimentary welcome mulled wine. Children for only 999 net per child. Free flow selected wines, beers and soft drinks for 888 net per person. Make reservation now: 038-306-337. Merry Christmas 2015!
The Sugar Hut is an exotic alternative to the usual hotel accommodation. Our Thai Villas are built to exact standards of traditional Thai style Houses. Enjoy the total privacy and comfort of individual quarters in a lush setting of fragrant flowering trees. The sugar Hut provides the full range of hotel services including a Thai Style restaurant (Pattaya’s No. 1), 3 swimming pools, Steam bath, Jacuzzi and Sauna Facility. Our Natural beverages are the specialities of the house. For the fitness conscious individual, we created a jogging track of 0.5 km in the midst of nature. There are many animals and birds that roam Sugar Hut, creating the “back to nature” atmosphere.
In Pattaya, we are truly spoilt for choice this Christmas. At Buzzin, we have scoured the city checking out all the best offers for you. Whether it is a traditional English Roast, a Scandinavian celebration or Italian all the information you need is right here. We definitely suggest that you make your bookings early as the popular restaurants get booked up very early indeed.
Harrys Bar and Restaurant Is located on soi Diana, about 80 metres down on the right from soi Buakhao. They have an extensive menu, including Thai and Western food. They especially welcome golfers as well. The restaurant will host a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet on both the 24th December starting at 7pm for only 995 baht and they will also host a New Year’s Eve buffet with champagne also at 995 baht. To make a booking, please contact them on 038- 429 683
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The Punch and judy xmas day 3 course menu for only 1100 baht includes all your old favourites prawn cocktails, roasted turkey breats, lamb shank and all the trimmings with much more. A perfect place for all the family to come and spend your xmas day, fun and games for the kids all day long. 1st Sitting at 1.pm and 2nd Sitting at 4.pm to avoid disappointment please book in advance by calling rob on 084 870 3846 or jom(thai) 084 943 9732 or email rob@punchandjudy.co.th. Rob,Jom and all their staff would like to wish everybody a very happy xmas.
Festive Cheer, Hilton Style: Enjoy Christmas Eve celebrations with family and friends at Edge. Selections available include carved traditional meat, poultry, fresh seafood and live BBQ. Select from Mediterranean and Continental dishes along with an array of Christmas delights. 1,950 baht net with free flow beer, wine and pouring spirits 2,450 baht net with sparkling wine 4
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The Sportsman Pub & Restaurant located on soi 13 off Beach Road. This year they are offering Scandinavian Christmas food on the 24th December and a traditional English Christmas Dinner on the 25th December.
Robin’s Nest Restaurant and Guesthouse Located on soi Diana, just 100 metres from soi Buakhao.
There will be 4 sittings: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and finally 7pm
For Christmas they have a special Christmas carvery starting at 12pm, until late. They are very popular and have many guests dining at their restaurant so please make a booking.
it’s advisable to book in advance as they are filling up. Call: 038-710 609
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L’Italiano Italian Restaurant Bar and Pub, Pattaya’s best Italian restaurant with a variety of other delicious cuisines. There are naturally a huge selection of main courses in our menu that contains up to 4 languages (Thai, English, Russian, Italian) We import pasta from Italy and meat from Australia; which guarantees you good quality food cooked by professionals only. Enjoy your meal in either our fresh air condition or stunning terrace overlooking Pattaya Bay. Located in Walking Street Pattaya near beach road entrance, we are open every day from 4pm till 2am. Call us: 038711394 - Mobile 0817238607
Christmas at the Blue Heeler Bar on soi lengkee a traditional Aussie xmas buffet from 1.pm with cooked turkey breast, leg of ham and all the trimmings live music from 4pm its a must for all the family with fun and games for the kids,santa hats,xmas crackers this is sure to be one xmas party not to be missed for only 499baht to avoid dissapointment please book in advance at blueheelerboutique@gmail. com or call max on 084-879-0369 to reserve your place.max and his staff would like to wish everybody a happy xmas.
Enjoy a traditional English Christmas day lunch at the Players Lounge. Located on the Dark Side, they will get very busy so it is definitely advisable to book your table in advance. Don’t forget, The Players Lounge also provide a full Chinese and Thai menu with over 30 authentic delicious dishes. Check out http://www.theplayerslounge.asia/ for more detaiis.
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is extending full support to Pattaya City and relevant authorities in setting up the Jetski Tourist Assistance Centre in order to resolve jetski issues as well as to ensure the safety and security of tourists. It’s widely known that tourists have experienced problems with some of the jet ski operators which has resulted in bad publicity for what genuinely is a fantastic tourist destination. Operators need to register their jetski’s and apply for a noncompulsory insurance system issued by the Marine Department, who in turn will issue a sticker to be displayed on the front of each
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jet ski. The sticker also indicates in which area the operator can work. This scheme is designed to cover any damage or loss which may occur to tourists or users during their ride.The advisor will attend any situation and advise on resolving the situation and helping the user. The Jetski Tourist Assistance Centre is located at Pattaya Beach (Pattaya Soi 9), Jomtien Beach (in front of Surf restaurant) and Ko Lan (Coral Island). The centre is open every day from 09.00 – 18.00 hrs. For more information, please contact Pattaya Call Center 1337 or TAT Pattaya Office at Tel. +66 (0) 3842 3990. 6
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Buzzin Media Group joins the entire Kingdom in humbly extending our best wishes to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on this most auspicious occasion of his Birthday, December 5th. King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born on the 5th December 1927. He is also known as Rama IX as he is the 9th monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since 9th June 1946 making him the longest reigning monarch in Thai history and in the world. His Majesty is a painter, musician, photographer, author and translator. His book Phra Mahachanok is based on a traditional Jataka story of Buddhist scripture. The Story of Thong Daeng is the story of his dog Thong Daeng King Bhumibol is an accomplished jazz saxophone player and
composer, playing dixieland and New Orleans jazz, and also plays the clarinet, trumpet, guitar, and piano. King Bhumibol has performed with Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Benny Goodman, Stan Getz, Lionel Hampton, and Benny Carter. Bhumibol has written 49 compositions, including marches, waltzes, and Thai patriotic songs, but mostly jazz swing. His most popular compositions are Candlelight Blues, Love at Sundown, and Falling Rain, all composed in 1946
was awarded the Sanford Medal for his contribution in music from Yale School of Music. He was the first Asian in both cases to be honoured as such. In 2003, the University of North Texas College of Music awarded him an honorary doctorate in music.
King Bhumibol is also accomplished sailor and sailboat designer. He won a gold medal for sailing in the Fourth Southeast Asian Peninsular (SEAP) Games in 1967, together with HRH Princess Ubol Ratana whom In 1964, King Bhumibol was he tied for points. King Bhumibol has also sailed inducted to the honorary membership of Vienna’s the Gulf of Thailand from Hua Hin to Toey Harbour University of Music and Performing Arts. In 2000, he in Sattahip, covering 60 7
nautical miles (110 km) in a 14-hour journey on the “Vega 1,” an OK Class dinghy he built. Like his father, a former military naval engineer, Bhumibol was an avid boat designer and builder. He produced several small sailboat designs in the International Enterprise, OK, and Moth classes. His designs in the Moth class include the “Mod,” “Super Mod,” and “Micro Mod.” King Bhumibol holds several patents, in 1993 for a waste water aerator named “Chai Pattana”, and several patents on rainmaking since 1955. Long live the King
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Pattaya has a lot of wonderful places and of course the magical sunset that we are so lucky to enjoy every day as the glorious sun settles across the bay of Pattaya. Buzzin can recommend these three location as places to be if you want to enjoy a nice refreshing drink, some wonderful food as well as watching the sunset across the bay. HORIZON – HILTON PATTAYA (Beach Road) Head up to the 34th floor, pull up a chair and relax to the sound of ambient music as you have one of the best views of Pattaya. Literally situated almost smack bang in the middle of beach Road you really are in a great location. As well as a great range of cocktails and drinks on offer you have an extensive menu available. The Hilton Pattaya embraces high quality and exceptional levels of service so you are guaranteed and enjoyable time with them. So why not enjoy a sunset and then head inside to dine in style, it really is a memorable experience! DON’T Forget your camera, you will miss out if you do!!! SIAM@SIAM DESIGN HOTEL (Second Road) This ultra modern and very stylistic hotel offers breathtaking views along the bay of Pattaya. Relax in
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comfortable loungers spread around the rooftop or even better still, why not enjoy a refreshing swim in the rooftop pool. This amazing rooftop location really is a great place to visit offering all guests a full menu and as expected a great choice of drinks. As well as a fantastic rooftop bar the hotel also boasts the famous Car Bar where you can enjoy a cocktail drink or two in this funky themed bar. Siam@Siam Design Hotel really does offer exceptional value combined with class and elegance! CENTARA GRAND PRATUMNAK (Soi 5 Pratumnak) As you would expect from a leading company such as Centara, you will be more than impressed with their exceptionally high levels of service as they take care of your every need. This very stunning hotel offers beautiful views across towards the island of Koh Larn which as the sunsets really does blow you away with is beauty! As well as having a large swimming pool to indulge in you can also enjoy a wide variety of drinks available. The Centara brand is all about quality and value for money and rest assured you get exactly that. If you are hungry why not enjoy a meal in Oceana, Pattaya’s very own unique restaurant where you can dine with sharks, now how amazing is that!!
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This festive season, Pullman Pattaya Hotel G rings in an in-style celebration at The Beach Club! Make the most of Christmas time with family and friends at The Beach Club Restaurant in our Christmas Eve dinner joys including Carol Singing, Santa Claus with gifts for kids and exclusive Christmas dinner at only THB 2,950 net per person, kids from age 3 – 12 years old get 50% off. Early birds bookings receive 20% discount! Welcome the sweet 2016 on the private beach in the cutting-edge gala dinner themed party at the Beach Bar. Enjoy the festive themed stations of international delicacies with exclusive seafood BBQ and the parade of entertainments to mark an enticing grand celebration; embellished in glittering gold, for a countdown to 2016 with a spectacular firework show. Joining us in this grand celebration is only THB 7,000 net per person, kids from age 3 – 12 years old get 50% off. Early birds bookings receive 20% discount!Call us now at 038411940 -8 or email us at info@pullmanpattayahotelg.com
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The Bangkok Boneyard In February 2011, Christopher Schultz documented his exploration of an unusual aircraft graveyard in the somewhat incongruous environs of suburban Bangkok. Lying immediately adjacent to the long Ramkhamhaeng Road, which connects the centre of Thailand’s capital to the city’s eastern limits, the massive, hulking remains of two Boeing 747 jetliners lay semidismantled on what appeared to be little more than a patch of wasteland. Why the abandoned aircraft were brought to this specific site, which is estimated to be around four acres in size, is rather baffling. “By far the strangest thing is its location. Neither particularly close to the airport, nor in a particularly industrial area,” Schultz points out in the video. He adds that the boneyard is “situated on Ramkhamhaeng Road next to a condo, a primary school and a temple, adjacent to a canal.” In a bid to find out more, the American expat paid a visit to the mysterious aircraft boneyard one Sunday morning. There he
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discovered an early model Boeing 747 completely disassembled, its parts stacked among the weedstrewn scrubland. The front third of another ‘Jumbo Jet’, however, remained more intact. Schultz described the incongruous scene as looking “like a giant model airplane kit nestled amongst the weeds, their bare ribs looking vaguely skeletal like the remains of prehistoric monsters.”
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He continued: “Ironies abound as exit signs lead to the open air and oxygen masks mingle uselessly with dead leaves. The school next door stares down on the old planes, the cockpit of one plane resting like a skull without its jawbone.” It’s understood that the surviving 747 forward fuselage is – or at one time was – due to be transformed into a coffee
shop at a different location. But for now, it remains alongside an abandoned MD80 immediately adjacent to the busy Ramkhamhaeng Road, an incongruous relic amid one of the world’s strangest aircraft graveyards. See the full video from Schultz and more on the buzzin website.
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Silk Garden Bar in Siem Reap is being renamed QR@Silk. They are actively advertising themselves as the meeting place. The Bondi Bar - in Jomtien has now closed. It is unlikely to open again soon. JoJo Bar and Euroboys are back open in Sunee Plaza Siam House in Jomtien has some special room rates, check out siamhouse.net for all of their details and offers Thanks to Nickys Gay Pattaya for this months news.
Pattaya takes the top spots for Asia’s best gay hotels Travel website Travel GayAsia.com has compiled an authoritative list of the best hotels and resorts across Asia. Pattaya has 2 entries in the top 25 and 4 spots in the top 50. In no particular order, here are the top 4, I am sure to regulars none of these will come as a great surprise. The Baan Souy Resort is a well managed resort with
large fully equipped studios and apartments surround a large private swimming pool and sun terrace. Zing’s Ganymede Resort has been in the top 25 places for 2 years in a row. It offers great value for money guest rooms and also has a gay sauna and spa on site. The resort is just a few minutes walk from Jomtien Beach.
located in the heart of Boyz Town, they have an inhouse gym and sauna. Accommodation comprises of both suites and rooms with showers, satellite TV and free WiFi. Room Club The Bed Suite is located directly opposite Dongtan beach and has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere as well as boasting a fantastic location.
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The COPA Hotel is located in Boyz town and also comprises of a show bar and club, making it rather unique. The COPA has been in the top 100 Asia hotels for the past 2 years. If you are travelling a little further afield, then Club One Seven in Phuket has a very private garden setting and is constantly voted in the top 25. In Siem Reap, the three most popular hotels are MEN’s Resort and the Golden Banana Superior and Rambutan Resort all three hotels provide very easy access to the historic 14
sites and Rambutan is just a 5 minutes walk from Siem Reap’s pub street and even closer to the night market. Which ever hotel you choose, we know that as always in Pattaya you will receive a very warm and friendly reception. Thailand, is after all called the Land Of Smiles and for good reason.
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White Collar Boxing Comes to Pattaya Boxing, since ancient Rome, has seen gladiators facing each other to stand toe to toe and slug it out in the ring. So many have stepped in, some successful and some not so successful, but whatever the outcome they all have nerves of steel and often do something many say they can do, but never step up to be counted! Pattaya now has its very own gladiator’s event in the making as the White Collar Boxing event hits town on December the 12th at the
Pattaya Boxing World located along Sukhumvit Road. What makes this event so special is the fact that in order to box you must have limited if any experience and its all about showing you have the courage to step into the ring. The Queensbury Rules have been in existence and adhered to since 1867 and during that time legends such as Muhammad Ali, Jack Dempsey, Rocky Marciano to name a few have displayed outrageous levels of courage, grit
and determination. Well now it’s time for Pattaya to show who is out there as local businessmen and alike stand toe to toe and give it their all. They may not be the next Muhammad Ali but they certainly deserve respect and support as they put themselves on the line! This event stands to be a truly fantastic night which will be well supported so make sure if you want to go you call the HOTLINE and book you ticket NOW as they are fast running out! TICKETS SALES: 0621 750028
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Surecell & Pratumnak Medical Center Introduction We are Surecell, a clinic in Pattaya, Thailand, specializing in Orthopedic Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Mesenchymal Stem Cells treatments. These treatments embody our holistic approach in the repair of our bodies. PRP and Stem Cell procedures help our bodies repair themselves. It’s our job here at Surecell to aid that process. Our facility, Pratumnak Medical Center, houses several departments to meet your different medical needs. Our first floor is for our general practice where we treat common illness and perform more advanced procedures like blood tests and vaccinations. From the common cold to the flu, our general practice can help treat your malady. Our third floor is our multi-speciality level where our staff will help your more complicated issues. We also have a Bio Scan department that painlessly assesses probably risks
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Thailand, and we are opening more in other countries in 2016.
Dr. Peter Lewis, MBBS, FAARM, FABRM is our medical director. His accolades speak for themselves. As a fellow of the American Board of Regenerative Medicine and of the American Academy of Regenerative Medicine, he is also the co-founder of Surecell. He has been an Australian registered medical practitioner since 1983 after his graduation from Monash University with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Later, he completed his post-graduate diploma in sports medicine in 1988.
What We Do Our holistic approach is enacted through two procedures: PRP and Stem Cell treatment. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). One aspect so special about the PRP is its ability to use your own body’s way of healing. Our bodies contain platelets which help heal injuries in specific body parts: tendons, muscles, and bones. These are known as musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Lewis started using PRP to treat sport injuries and osteoarthritis. His effective therapies became well known, and the practice has spread into many other veins of work. In fact, many medical professionals are now training with Dr. Lewis or deciding to join Surecell group to offer a sustainable health treatment. We also have other branches in Australia, Bangladesh, and
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If you fancy getting away for a few days, then why not join one of the many tours that are available from Sunny Online. Above are some examples of some great places you can visit that are all within easy reach of Pattaya. It’s easy sometimes to get stuck in the same old routine and forget what a wonderful, diverse country we live in. So why not get This month on Mad as Megan, one out and explore a little bit. Well, last month we didn’t have a winner, so we decided in the office this month to roll over the prize. of our favourite challenges was Megan trying her hand at fishing. At the new Castaway Fishing Park in Pattaya.
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Tourist Visas for your Thai Partner Key Visa have secured a UK tourist visa being awarded to this more than happy couple, packing their bags ready for the trip to the UK to spend the festive season together, good luck guys.
the best and have a lovely time Down Under.
We have also shown we are experts in obtaining visas to Australia, with a tourist visa being awarded to this lucky lady and may we wish her all
For enquiries call: +66 (0) 38-422131 or visit www.keyvisathailand.com/
Key Visa has well over 14 years experience in providing all types of UK visa services for Thai nationals.
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Essentials 2nd - 6th December - Kings Cup Jet Ski Competition
12th December - White Collar Boxing
On Jomtien Beach, You will experience great fun and extreme excitement if you have an opportunity to witness this unique racing at the race site and feel the colorful atmosphere. Just imagine that all the racers have to sprint as fast as they can on the ever changing water with unpredictable waves to fight to be No.1 among the 18 racers in one race.
Pattaya provides it’s very own White Collar Boxing event as local businessmen alike get into the ring for their first time to try their hand at the Queensbury Rules. Grab a ticket while you still can as they are running out fast. This will be a night to remember and Buzzin Media Group are proud to be the Offical Media to cover the entire event.
Ladies Cocktail Night Every Thursday from 5pm – 10pm at Breeze Beach Club bar & Restaurant – Pratumnak 250 Baht per person with UNLIMITED REFILLS all night. This is a fantastic place to watch the sun go down and enjoying the beach ambience. Tel.: 038 306 337
Ruffino Restaurant and Lounge
Ruffino serves succulent comfort food with a wide variety of dishes inspired by home-style Italian flavours. With stunning ocean views, Ruffino is a pleasant dining venue at any time of the day or night. Tel: 038-306-337 ext. Ruffino / Phratumnak soi 5
5th December - His Royal Highness King Bhumibol Adulyadej Birthday There will be many celebrations on the auspicious day all around the city. King Bhumibol is considered the father of Thai people and as such the 5th is also fathers day in Thailand. This is also a mandatory bar closure day across Thailand.
Pattaya Countdown 25 through to 31 December 2015 at Bali Hai Pier, South Pattaya, Chonburi. A Party every single night for 7 days with several bands playing every evening.
L’italiano Italian Restaurant & Pub
10th - 13th December Thailand Golf Championships
The only true Italian restaurant in Walking Street Pattaya with sea view balcony, serving true Italian dishes and many other varieties of delicious cuisine.
The Thailand Golf Championship is the Asian Tour’s flagship event and one of the most prestigious tournaments in the Asia-Pacific region. Boasting a prize purse of US$1 million, @ Amarta Spring Country Club.
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Thailand Country Code +66 Credit Card Lost or Stolen: AMEX – Tel. 02-273 5441 Diners Club – Tel. 02-232 4100 Master/Visa – Tel. 02-612 5800 Banglamung Hospital (Naklua) Tel. 038-411 511-2 Bangkok Pattaya Hospital – Tel. 038-259 911 Pattaya City Hospital Tel. 038-720 302 Pattaya International Tel. 038-428 374 Pattaya Memorial Hospital Tel. 038-488 777 Emergency – 191, 1669 Banglamung Police Station Tel. 038-221 800/1 or 191 Dongtan Police Box (Jomtien) – Tel. 038-232 330 Tourist Police Tel. 1155 Highway Police Tel. 038-425 440 or 1193 Marine Police Tel. 038-423 666 Sea Rescue Tel. 038-488 134 Fire Brigade 199 Sawang Boriboon Rescue Tel. 038-488 882 Tourist Assistance Hotline Tel. 1337 ( 24h service) Tourism Authority Tel. 038-429 113, Hotline 1672 Pattaya Immigration Tel. 038-429 409, Hotline 1178 Suvarnabhumi Airport: Call Center Tel. 02-132 1888 Departures Tel. 02-132 9324 Arrivals Tel. 02-132 9328 Don Mueang Airport Tel. 02-535 1111 U-Tapao Intl. Airport Tel. 038-245 595 Bus Terminal North Pattaya Tel. 038-429 877 Airport-Pattaya Bus Service Tel. 086-324-2389 Pattaya Railway Station Tel. 038-429 285
Your Buzzin Guide on How Much to Pay It is hard to know just how much you should be paying for things particularly in Thailand where pricing is often haggled. The guide below gives you a good idea of what you can expect to pay. Item
Price (Baht)
Baht Bus (Depending on Distance)
10-20
Private Hire Baht Bus
200-300
Bus from Pattaya-Bangkok (Pattaya North Bus Station)
120
Gasoline (shop) - for a little less than 1 litre
30
Private Taxi to Bangkok airport (Second Road)
1200-1500
Private Speedboat to Koh Larn (Bali Hai Pier)
3,000-4,000
Ticket to Koh Larn (From ferry building)
30
Ticket to Koh Larn (from street)
120
Speedboat to Koh Larn - per person
400
T-Shirt at Market (Threppassit Night Market)
150
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
60
Beer on Walking St. (Most Locations)
150
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro)
90
Local Cigarettes (SMS)
35
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
17
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
475
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
30
Main Meal (Buakhao Market)
40-60
2 Tickets to the Movies (The Avenue)
280
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (7/11)
3.5
Foreign Consulates German, Austria, Switzerland Tel. 038-713 613 US Embassy Representatives Gary Hacker Tel. 089-803 0388 Bobby Brooks Tel. 084-158 0785 22
Denmark, Norway, Sweden Tel. 038-231 630 Russian Consulate Tel. 038-250 421 France Tel. 038-710 800/2 British Embassy 023-058 333 For more useful numbers, see:
Utilities Pattaya Electricity Authority Tel.1129 Garbage Collection Tel. 038-429 494 Sophon Cable TV Pattaya Tel. 038-423 777 Water authority Pattaya Tel. 038-222 462
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Sporting Calendar
2-6: Tennis - Wheelchair Masters, London 3-9 Asean Para Games 5-13 Women’s FIH Hockey World League Final 5-20 World Women’s Handball Champoionship 6 Mens FIH Hockey World League Final 6 World Junior Table Tennis Championships 6-7: Indoor Archery World Cup in Bangkok 7-14 ISAF Sailing World Cup 11: FINA Synchronized Swimming World Trophy 7-19 IIHF Womens Ice Hockey World Championship
Regular Sporting Events Badminton - Xzyte Sports Club every Sunday, all abilities welcome. 038 414 341
Pattaya Softball - Every Saturday at Chaiyapruk Field. Visitors Welcome. 089 932 5433
Tennis - Every Saturday morning at the Ambassador Tennis Club (10-16 year old). 038 255 501
Pattaya Rugby Club - Training on Thursdays at Horseshoe point, both male and female teams. Visitors welcome. 089 932 5433
Horse Riding - Horseshoe Point all riders welcome, show jumping, dressage, hacks and training courses. 038 051 676 Lawn Bowls/Croquet/Petanque and more - Thailands only indoor rink with 1,000 sqm of carpeted/ covered area. 087 135 8357 Hash House Harriers - Every Monday afternoon for the last 30 years, long runs in the countryside. www.pattayah3.com Pattaya World Boxing - Daily boxing events, with the main shows on Wednesday and Friday Nights. 038 726 2034
Lost in Time
Back in December 2010 After twelve rounds of boxing, Bernard Hopkins vs. Jean Pascal ends in a controversial majority draw. Back in December 2005 - Ronaldinho (Brazil, for male footballer) and Birgit Prinz (Germany, for female footballer)
Megabreak Pool - Daily 8 and 9 ball handicap tournaments starting at 5pm for new players. 086 033 6617 Pattaya Archery Club - Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sundays. All standards, all nationalities. 089 535 1193 Chess Club - Every Tuesday evening from 6:30pm experienced and beginners are welcome. www.bangkokchess.com Pattaya Cricket Club Established in 2010, competing were elected FIFA World Player of the Year. Back in December 2000 - 89th Davis Cup: Spain beats Australia in Barcelona (3-1) Back in December 1995 - Jack Russell takes 11 catches in Test Cricket v South Africa, a record Back in December 1990 - Paul Coffey becomes the second NHL
in the Bangkok Premier league. www.pattayacricketclub.com
9-13: Badminton World Superseries finals, Dubai
Bridge Club - Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at the Alto Restaurant, all abilities welcome. 085 818 2172
14-18 Womens World Squash Championship
Zumba Fitness - Every Friday. Guests and newcomers welcome, all abilities catered for. 080 419 0190 Dance Classes - Ballroom, Latin, Salsa and Hip Hop. Private and Group lessons from beginner to advanced. www.steps-andrhythm.com Yoga Everyday - Monday - Saturday. Various classes catering for all abilities and ages. Visitors welcome. 081 983 5718 Mini Golf - Open Every day 8am8pm at Mirabel Resort (map no 15) tel 0841492186 defence man to record 1000 points, doing so in a recordbreaking 770 games Back in December 1985 - NFL QB legends Dan Marino and John Elway face each other for the first time, a 30-26 victory for the Dolphins Back in Time 1980 - Tennis Australia Open won by Brian Teacher and Hana Mandlikova 23
12: Mundialito de Clubes Beach Soccer 5-7” Racket Ball Paola Longoria Invitational 12: Football - draw for Euro 2016 12-13: IWF Grand Prix Weightlifting in Grozny 14-25: Vuelta Ciclista Internacional a Costa Rica 19: Punta del Este ePrix 26: Horse racing - King George VI Chase, Kempton 26-30: Cricket - South Africa v England first Test, Durban 27-3 ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships (Langkawi)