The Pattaya Guide - November 2012 by The Pattaya Guide

Contents History Of PattayA

Useful phone numbers

Getting Around

Pattaya Map

Jomtien Map

Good Food Guide

Nightlife Guide

Guess Writer

Pags

inspire-emagazine

Activities Guide

shopping GUIDE

Koh Chang

Health And Fitness

Golf Guide

Services Guide

Visa Information

Real Estate Guide

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History Of PattayA Pattaya - Thailand’s capital of fun is a popular resort on the North Gulf Coast of Eastern Thailand, 150 km south-east of Bangkok. Once a sleepy fishing town, Pattaya first boomed as an R & R spot during the Vietnam War and has been a popular tourism destination ever since. Currently, Pattaya is booming and the opening of the Suvarnabhumi Airport has made visiting easier than ever. The Pattaya Guide is a monthly publication which is on display in many hotels, shopping centre’s, restaurants and entertainment venues throughout Pattaya, Jomtien and Naklua. Created & Published by: The Pattaya Guide Company Limited, 482/14 Moo 10, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Email or Call us if you would like to be added to our distribution list Telephone: 085 945 9689 Email: thepattayaguide@gmail.com All contents of this guide are the copyright of The Pattaya Guide Company Ltd, all rights reserved. Reproduction, use of editorials and use of pictures in any manner is prohibited without written permission of The Pattaya Guide Co Ltd.

Pattaya is popular not only as a beach resort and for its entertainment, nightlife and shopping, but also for the broad selection of recreational activities it caters for, from golf and horseback riding to bungee jumping, karting and shooting - not to mention a wide variety of watersports such as scuba diving, jet-skiing, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and kite surfing. Pattaya, unlike other beach resorts, shows no respite after sundown, Pattaya’s nightlife is unique and fascinating with Walking Street, South Pattaya in the centre of it all. This is the most popular place to go amongst tourists and expats here you will find many go go bars, beer bars, discos, street entertainers and the odd ladyboy. Food is another one of the highlights of any trip to Pattaya. From giant prawns to spicy som tam salad, there is every imaginable cuisine here. Cajun, Chinese, Indian, Italian, English, French, Vietnamese, German, Russian and many more. Today Pattaya attracts annually more then a million tourists from all over the world. Pattaya provides high standard hotels, restaurants, sports, entertainment and shopping. It really has it all and a whole lot more. history of pattaya | ThePattayaGuide

Useful phone numbers Pattaya City Phone Center

1337

Emergencies Police Emergency

191

Sawang Boriboon Foundation

038 222 474

1669

Tourist Police

038 425 937

1155

Pattaya Immigration

038 410 24

Police Station (Pattaya)

038 420 802-5

Police Station (Jomtien)

038 232 330-1

Police Station (Banglamung)

038 221 331

Fire Brigade (Pattaya)

038 425 943

Fire Brigade (Naklua)

038 221 000

Hospital (Bangkok- Pattaya) Hospital (Banglamung)

038 429 244

Hospital (Pattaya International)

038 428 374-5

Hospital (Pattaya Memorial)

038 488 777

AA (Alcoholics anonymous)

084 564 8479

199 1719

Transport Bus Station (to Bangkok)

038 429 877

Pattaya Railway Station

038 429 285

U-Tapao Airport

038 245 593-5

Bangkok Airways

038 412 382

Thai Airways International

038 425 934-7

Suvarnabhumi Airport Phone Centre 021 321 888 Please text any useful phone numbers that you come across to 0859 459 689 6

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In Thailand it is illegal to ride a motorbike or to be a passenger without a helmet, to ride with more than two passengers, to undertake in traffic, to go the wrong way down one-way streets, to exceed the speed limit, or, to jump red lights, which means very little to anyone in Thailand and driving habits here are dreadful. If you decide to rent a motorbike, make sure your medical insurance is up-to-date as accidents here are a daily occurrence.

Getting Around Pattaya is a very easy city to get around although the busy traffic causes frequent hold-ups at peak times (07:00 – 09:00 and 15:00 – 18:30), particularly on the major roads. Unusually, for Thailand, there are no tuk-tuks in Pattaya, so everyone usually gets around on the baht-buses (songtaews) or on motorbike taxis. There are literally hundreds of both all over Pattaya. Motorbike taxis Motorbike taxis are a way of life in Pattaya. They are your best bet of getting around if you want to get somewhere quickly or conveniently, particularly at busy times. On every corner in Pattaya, no matter how small the Soi (street), you will find a gathering of motorbike taxis. They are operate 24 hours a day 7 days per week and provide a very convenient service. However, this option is not for the faint-hearted and can be dangerous. These guys, and the occasional lady will take you anywhere but agree on a price first! Renting cars and motorbikes Another practical way to get around Pattaya is by renting a motorbike. Most people simply don’t have the nerve to tackle the traffic and bizarre driving habits here, but if you do, renting a motorbike is your best option for getting around Pattaya. You can rent a motorbike for around 200 baht a day or cheaper for longer periods. There are scooter type bikes which are actually extremely easy to ride, with no clutch when changing gears, and very reliable, larger motorbikes are freely available as well, but obviously more expensive. 8

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Cars can be hired too, but driving them in and around the city is likely to be a frustrating experience, particularly at school times, market days, rush hours and on Sukhumvit Road. There are many car rental companies around the city with prices starting at around 500 baht a day for the older cars, to a more realistic 1200+ baht for more modern or four wheel drive vehicles. WARNING… Driving habits in Thailand are appalling and most drivers are quite irresponsible and ignore simple safety rules. In contrast to the Thai’s usual polite and peaceful behaviour, they become quite inconsiderate behind the wheel. Be very wary of your speed and always look out for bad drivers, Pattaya is full of them. Unlike many Western countries, it’s very easy to pass a driving test here, so many drivers have little or no experience of driving either in town or on main roads. Many simply don’t have a licence at all or any awareness of road rules. Be prepared at any time for other drivers to suddenly pull out in front of you without even looking, stop without warning, overtake dangerously (and on the inside) and ignore motorcyclists. Some people just stop and park where it suits them, weave through the traffic with a death wish, ride the wrong way up the road into oncoming traffic and more. Do pay careful attention and drive conservatively. Accidents are regular in Pattaya and when they do occur, the offender is usually reluctant to accept any responsibility, should the worst happen however, the Pattaya police and ambulance services are exceptionally good, as well as being very quick to the scene.

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To Chonburi & Ba

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Bus Station to Northern Thailand

Newspaper Direct Foodland My Girl Massage

Big C

Best

Bierfest

To Naklua

Soi Boukhao Murphys Law Showgirls

Pattaya Memorial H Take It Easy

1 Woodland

Amari Dusit

6 Soi Yodsak

Garden Sea View

The Sportsman

Tequila Reef

Nova Lodge

Asiawan Resort

Long Beach Garden

Police Station 8 9

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Five Star Visa Runs

Pattaya Beach :- Real Estate

:- Shopping

:- Restaurant & Bar

:- Services

The Palm

Soi Lenkee

Central Festival

Police Box Alibaba

Beach Road

Garden Cliff

Key Visa Champagne

Tops P.I. Hospital

Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest LK Metro

Kilkenny

2nd Road

Sanctuary of Truth

Witherspoons

Soi Diana

TOT Telephone

Soi 1

Big C

3rd Road

Police Box Tesco Lotus

Soi Bongkot

Soi Chaiyapoon

Air Con Bus Station to BBK

Beast Bar

Sukhumvit Road North Pattaya Road

H Bangkok Pattaya

Soi Nern Pl ub wan

Police Box

Central Pattaya Road

Mini Siam

Siam Country Club

Pattaya Map

:- Activities

H :- Hospital :- Hotel

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Ornate Plaster

Soi Norng Kraborg

Soi Khaotalo

Highway Police Station

Soi Wat Tham Samakkee

Jomtien Map

Soi Chaiyapruk 2 To Rayong, Sattahip & U-Tapao Airport

Sukhumvit Road

Police Box

P Police BoxTesco

Underwater World

o at Bo Soi W

Lotus

Big C

Outlet Mall

Adventure Divers

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Swiss Food Spankys Agogo Sapphire Bada Bing Agogo Blues Alcatraz V2O Factory

Walkin g Teazers

Welcome Jomtien

Thai Decor

Street

Utopia

nak

Roa

Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fish & Chips

Bus to Bangkok

7 5

Nova Ocean View

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Pattaya Park

Easy Kart

h Ro

Beac

Ialand View Sapphire Lodge

Royal Cliff Sheraton Cosy Beach

Pattaya Bay

B tan

Asia Pattaya

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:- Shopping

Police Box

Adriatic

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Police Box P

Jomtien Beach

Pattaya Diving & Fishing

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Grand Palace Hotel

Immigration

Tudor Court

Amari Residences

Winchester Club

Post Office

Phr ata m

Exotica Club

Soi Diam

Soi Yamoto Soi Post Office

Post

Royal Garden

ruk

Soi 15

South Pattaya Ro

German Dental

Soi Chaiyap

Pattaya Bungy Jump

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Soi Buakha

Cafe Des Amis

P Police Box

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:- Activities :- Real Estate :- Restaurant & Bar

:- Services

H :- Hospital :- Hotel or Condo

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Good Food Guide

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“Serving Delicious” VEGETARIAN & NON VEGETARIAN INDIAN, MUGHALAI & PUNJABI CUISINE 14th century inspired the famous legend “Alibaba and the 40 thieves” architecture provides the perfect setting for Pattaya’s most famous Indian restaurant

Pattaya Beach Road

Soi 8

Nova Lodge Hotel

Open 11am till 12 Midnight Second Road

Soi 7

Try “Kimji” a type of Korean spicy salad or maybe “sizzling Fajitas” a popular Mexican dish. Also, why not take this opportunity to find new ways of cooking traditional ingredients… there are now several cooking schools around the city where for a nominal fee you can learn to cook local dishes as well as go shopping to local markets and buy the ingredients you will need. Local specialities include: Tom Yam Gung (spicy prawn soup), Gaeng Kiewan (green spicy curry). If you like your food “hot” then try some of the food served from the vast number of vending carts across the city. At these you can sample such delicacies as: Som Tam (spicy salad) or Hoy Tord (fried mussels or oysters with egg) and the amazing variety of seafood.

Tandoori & Curry Restaurant

Pattaya Central Road

With a wealth of international restaurants offering delicious food. Pattaya is truly the crossroads of cuisine in Asia. French, Mexican, German, ltalian, Indian, Chinese, Scandinavian, Korean, Japanese and of course, Thai plus many other varieties of restaurant are located within the city. For most visitors to Pattaya the experience of new and interesting dishes is an exciting alternative to the traditional foods available at home. However, along with wonderful Thai dishes, one should sample the culinary delights available from other countries.

1/13-14, Pattaya Central Rd, Opp. Nova Lodge Hotel, Pattaya City, Thailand Phone:- 038 361 620 For Home Deliveries Call

038 423 227

Avenue Break

Play pool and relax in our pool hall, watch live sports and enjoy a beer at the bar

Simon’s Fish & Chips Thrappraya Road 50 metres from the Jomtien roundabout Takeaway available 038 267 080 Receive a 10% Discount Off Food Menu On Presentation Of This Advert *One Per Customer

399/9, The Avenue, Pattaya 2nd Road, Pattaya City

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CUM INTO SHOWGIRLS! AS ONCE YOU HAVE CUM YOU WILL CUM AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN SOI BUAKHAO SHOWGIRLS

SOI L.K. METRO

SOI DIANA

WAITER

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PATTAYA 2ND ROAD

SHOWGIRLS Kiss Restaurant

Soi LK Metro

(just off Soi Buakhao)

SAPPHIRE CLUB

A Go Go

The Jewel of Pattaya’s Walking Street

A Go Go

For the Best Fun In Pattaya

Sapphire Club has more than 60 dancers, showgirls and waitresses

Sapphire’s 2nd floor party room, private bar, pool table & sound system V.I.P. suite with hot tub, big-screen TV and champagnestem

Soi 15

Sapphire Club A Go Go

Walking Street Sapphire Club A Go Go Soi 15, Walking Street, Open 9pm until 4am daily

Soi 5

Imargration

COME ON DOWN FOR THAT REAL AUSSIE WELCOME

The Aussie Bar is located 450 metres from Jomtien Beach and we are an open-aired sports bar with friendly staff and great hospitality this Australian bar prides itself as being one of the best sports bars with pool tables in Jomtien. We have a new modern kitchen at the Aussie Bar with an experienced Thai chef and we can also arrange deep sea fishing trips, golf trips, bungee jumps, shooting range trips, co-karting and stag events

Off Soi 7 on Jomtien 3rd Rd Opening times 10:00am till late seven days a week (5 mins from walking street)

with any girl of your choice

Enjoy a stimulating and fulfilling massage with any of the twenty-two beautiful ladies willing to give you a satisfying experience

ALL MASSAGE GIRLS MINIMUM 18 YEARS OF AGE

For Taxi

Market

Jontium 3rd Road

BODY MASSAGE

เขา้ซอยยเูมะ (บก๊ิซี พทัยากลาง) เลย้ีวซา้ย โครงการรตันากร (ตรงขา้ม Dental Loft) เลย้ีวซา้ย ตรงไปจนสดุ (ตกึ My Girl จะอยแู่ถวท่ี �)

The Only Place To Be

Soi 7

FREE 1 HOUR

038 411 024 ~ www.mygirlmassage.com

Pattaya’s only real live blues & rock club with live bands 7 days a week

THE BLUES MACHINE with B.B.King award winning Snowman & USA's Tere Howard

THE ROCK MACHINE & THE ETERNITY ROCK BAND Pattaya’s hottest rock musicians

& “the Guitar King of Thailand”

Lam Morrison • Rock Nights & Bikers Nights • Blues & Rock Jam Nights • Great Video D.J. • Friendly Hassle Free Staff • The Perfect Place For Couples & Singles Soi Lucky Star, Off Walking Street www.thebluesfactorypattaya.com

Walking Street

Bada Bing A Go Go Soi B.J. Walking Street, Pattaya

Soi Diamond

Soi B.J.

Soi Happy

The Only Place To Be

Spankyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agogo

Bada Bing is the place to visit in Walking Street for sexy girls ice cold beers and great fun

Good for gin, vodka, tequila & sang som only

A Go Go

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE

60 bart for draft beer

BADA BING

081 687 1213 Now Open 12 Noon Until 4am

Live Premiership Football Soi 15

Alcatraz A Go Go

Walking Street

See You There

REAL IRISH PUB & GUESTHOUSE

LAW

NEVER GOIN’ HOME • Central Location • Food • Free WiFi • Sports Bar • Hurling and Football Live • Open Late • Quality Rooms 500 baht + • Facebook / stevemurphyslaw

Murphy’s Law Soi LK Metro

Champagne a-Go-Go

Soi L.K. Metro

Soi Diana

Soi Buakhao

Pattaya 2nd Road

(just off Soi Buakhao) Kiss Restaurant

Open Until 5am Call: 084 100 9016 www.irishpubpattaya.com

Pisshead Irish Owner

The Beast Pub & Restaurant

North East Your Friendly Local Pub

www.alcatrazpattayagogo.com

Alcatraz A GoGo bar was designed with a professional design team to make it ooze sensuality; an electrifying dance and music scene in Pattaya's Walking Street, world-renown for its GoGo bars

Nongprue

SOI SIAM

Country Sauna Massage

Y CLUB COUNTR Kiss Food

Suthawas Temple

PATTAYA BY PASS

Central Rd

SUKHUMVIT ROAD

Come and enjoy a ice cold beer or enjoy a meal in our cosy restaurant

The Beast Pub & Restaurant

The Beast Pub & Restaurant Call: 083 588 0334 5/33, Moo7, Soi Siam Country Club, Pattaya

Walking Street: Between Soi 14 and 15 Pattaya Beach: 3 minutes walk / Jomtien Beach: 15 minutes taxi ride

Come and enjoy a great night out

Come and drink with us, play pool or enjoy the football on our big TVs at Kilkenny bar and guesthouse!!!

www.kilkennypattaya.com

wincheste e h bar

The Best Fun Bar In The Day By Far

Come & Try Our Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 99 Baht specials We are located at Soi Wat Boon Kanjana 500 meters from Jomtien Beach

Phone: 085 741 8390

2010

TNC THAI CIDER

AT LAST AN AFFORDABLE CIDER! Paul Mob: 087 033 0404

E-mail: tropicalcider@gmail.com

N I D A N V A C S Beach Club IA Experience the friendly atmosphere of 'Salsa Pattaya' Feel free to shine and share your type of Latin dances and different styles; Salsa, Bachata, Kizumba, Meringue, Cha cha cha, Reagaton and Argentine Tango.

NDINAVIA SCABeach Club

Soi 6

Soi 5

Salsa Pattaya, Social dancing every Friday and Saturday Night Start 9:00pm - 10:00pm Free Salsa Lesson Social Dancing till 1:30 am Cover Charge: 200 Baht Located at Soi 5 Pattaya Beach Road (Next to Kasikorn Bank) @ Scandinavia Beach Club Restaurant (Full Menu Available)

Pattaya Beach Road

For more information contact Virginia 089 982 0539 Or check us out and welcome to add https://www.facebook.com/salsa.pattaya

Pattaya’s only real live blues & rock club with live bands 7 days a week

THE BLUES MACHINE ROCKS BAND THE ROCK MACHINE featuring POP on guitar Pattaya’s hottest rock musicians

& “the Guitar King of Thailand”

Guess Writer remember itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all in november Had enough of ghosts ghouls and little brats trick or treating? well Novembers coming and you have two choices either stay here for Loy Krathong (not to be mixed up with loy katoey) or go home for bonfire night.... loy krathong is as old as my aunties cat and represents a close bond between Thai culture and water. The festival takes place on the full moon night of the twelfth loony month normally November when the water level is high and the climate is supposedly cooler. Loy means to float and krathong a raft. Participants ask water spirits to sail away their troubles in their krathongs, which are containers traditionally made from banana leaves and carrying offerings of incense, lotus flowers and small money. Well thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the official version, the first time I witnesses this event was on a wet night in phuket in 1999 when 10,000 illuminated condoms floated across the miserable sky flickering as their lights were extinguished by the rain.... maybe their offerings were too little for the spirits that night but I soon noticed a small gang of child looters waiting for the crash landings.... Every year I am accosted by the Mrs to clip my nails, tear off a piece of my clothes and saw chunks of my grey locks then place them in a bread basket which then sets sail for the promised land.... 9 times out of ten the tide bring it back with an armada of vessels resembling the opening scene from Saving Private Ryan.... This night is looked on by couples as a romantic insight into what the future holds.... and has become one of Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous of festivals rivaling songkran for tourists numbers. For visitors to Thailand, the Loy Krathong Festival is an occasion not to be missed. The festival is listed in the tourist calendar. Everyone is invited to take part and share the joy and happiness. rgds sg 44

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RENTING A CAR MADE EASY

Hatchback, Saloons, Trucks and Mini Buses

TUDOR COURT COMPLETION EVENT SAT 8TH DECEMBER 5PM - LATE

Toyota Fortuner 2 Day Rental Just 2999 baht All inclusive

Hotline: 083 077 6928 or visit us online at

www.pattayarentacar.com

Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Long Term Hire First Class Rental Insurance Delivery and Collection Service

Low Cost Car Hire

PHASE 1 COMPLETED TUDOR COURT SOI 2 PRATUMNAK PATTAYA

Many prime units still available

PHASE 2 AVAILABLE SOON www.tudorcourtthailand.com

BUILT TO THE STANDARDS OF TOMORROW

tourism will be driven by Chinese inspire-emagazine By Dan Cheeseman from inspire-emagazine.com

For a couple of years analysts have been predicting the increasing growth of middle classes in India and China will positively impact on tourism in Thailand, and this all appears to be coming true. 15 years ago some 500,000 Chinese tourists visited Thailand, but also this is set to change with Chinese tourist figures already some 40% up on year previous. With trends anticipating the Chinese becoming the biggest tourist group for Thailand, surpassing even the Russians. It comes at the right time for the country as tourist figures from America and Europe continue to decline due to the financial positions these locations find themselves in. Chances are if you are reading this article you fall into this increasingly marginal group, and be aware, this looks to get smaller and smaller. A trip to the beaches of Phuket will really bring home how quickly this revolution has happened and with the Chinese also fans of golf, Pattaya could very well be set to boom from this new tourist group.

Amazon Fishing Park Pattaya

Come and enjoy a new trend of fishing in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. You will find many different kinds of fish such as arapaima fish, red-tailed, tiger fish, spotted featherback fish, red-tailed tiger fish, pacu fish, arowana fish, alligator gar fish, great white sheatfish, sea-bass fish, giant pangastus fish and Red-tail mystus. Located in Soi Wat Yan Pattaya

The Chinese travel in organized groups, much in the same ways the Russians do, but legacy has shown us that this soon splinters with growing confidence from travelers to go it alone. Group travelling tends to control where tourists spend goes, but it will still bring much needed revenue into the country. It is fascinating how quickly things to do change, and right in front of us. Pattaya was once the haven reserved for retirees from Europe and America, that certainly is not the driving force these days and that means a changing landscape, such as Hilton and Holiday Inns gracing these shores. It would have been unfathomable even going ten years back to consider the largest water park in Asia being built here in Pattaya, but that is now indeed the case. What’s important for marginal groups is not to feel isolated but to try and embrace and enjoy these changes, after all isn’t this the spice of life? Consider how the restaurant, leisure and nightlife activities may evolve and how that allows us all to sample new experiences. Bottom line, It’s going to change whether we like it or not, so let’s jump aboard and enjoy the ride. 48

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Call: Khun Yak 084 528 4041 or 080 101 8338 3/1, Soi Wat Yan, Huayyai, Pattaya www.amazonfishingparkpattaya.com

Activities Guide Get Active in Pattaya. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wealth of activities to enjoy during your stay. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the watersports type, then check out both Jomtien and Pattaya beaches where you can find windsurfing, parasailing, jet skis and canoeing, the mild to strong winds make for excellent windsurfing and sailing conditions throughout the year. It is possible to rent a small sailboat or boards and sail at several locations both in Jomtien and Pattaya. Pattaya Park For a wonderful family day out, why not go to Pattaya Park at jomtien, they have water slides, tower jumps and the tower shot a great choice for all adrenalin junkies, the park also caters for families with kiddies pool and a larger pool that has a very gentle current to float around on a lilo and a small restaurant to have refreshments. Pattaya Park Tower has a revolving restaurant, which offers a wonderful panoramic view of Pattaya. Phone 038 364 110-20, visit www.pattayapark.com for more information.

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Nong Nooch Garden Located approximately 18km south of Pattaya, the Garden can be reached by taking a left turn from Sukhumvit Road at the Km 163 marker. The Garden is a sprawling recreation park in a typical Thai setting. A group of traditional Thai pavilions and gardens of different flowering plants are positioned around the beautifully landscaped site. Daily cultural and elephant shows and elephant rides are available for tourists with show times at 9.45am, 10.30am, 3pm and 3.45pm, admission fee is 400 baht. Nong Noch Garden Phone 038 709 358-62 Pattaya Office Phone 038 429 321or 038 429 958 Bangkok Office Phone 02 252 1786 Visit www.nongnoochtropicalgarden.com for more information.

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The Si Racha Tiger Farm The farm, which is situated at 20km marker on highway No.36, raises a large number of Bengal tigers, as well as large crocodiles. Visitors will be amazed to witness tigers, pigs and dogs living together in the same quarters. The Si Racha tiger farm opens daily from 8am till 6pm. Admission fee is 350 baht for adults and 200 baht for children, phone 038 296 556-8, for more information visit www.tigerzoo.com Million Year Stone Park and crocodile farm The Million Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm, which is located approximately 9km from Pattaya City and has beautifully landscaped grounds with elaborate flower and rock gardens in addition the farm has hundreds of crocodiles as well as some rare animals. Crocodile shows, magic performances and animal shows run 7 times a day from 9am till 5pm. Open daily from 8am till 5pm, admission fee is 300 baht and 150 baht for children. Phone 038 249 347-9 or 025 794 008 - 025 795 033 for more information. Getting there, drive along the Sukhumvit Road until you come to the km 140 marker near Sawangfah temple, then turn into Chaiyaporn Vidhi (Route No. 3240) and proceed for 5 km then turn left on Soi 21. 52

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Sanctuary of truth The compound, which covers an area of more than two rais, is situated by the sea at Laem Ratchawet on Naklua Road in North Pattaya. Within the compound is a gigantic temple like structure entirely made of wood that is 105 metres high at the highest point which was constructed to withstand wind and sunshine on the seashore, with exquisite architectural features, the sanctuary was conceived out of the vision that human civilization has been achieved and nurtured by religious and philosophical truths. Open daily from 8am till 6pm, admission fee is 500 baht and 250 baht for children, with dolphin training shows at 11.30am and at 3.30pm Phone 038 367 229 or visIt www.sanctuaryoftruth.com Underwater World A must see tourist attraction in town is the largest and most modern ocean aquarium in Asia, boasting a 100m long, 6.4 cm thick acrylic pedestrain tunnel through an underwater filled with dozens of marine species. The aquarium itself houses more than 4000 marine animals, comprising more than 200 different species from the region as well as some rare creatures from over seas, top of the visitors list is the rare shovelnose ray a hybrid between a shark and a stingray. Located just 200m south of Tesco Lotus on the Sukhumvit Road. Open from 9am till 6pm (tickets are on sale until 5.30pm) admission fee for adults is 450 Baht and children 250 Baht, for more information and booking phone 038 756 879.

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Mini Siam Located opposite Bangkok Pattaya Hospital on the Sukhumvit Road is a wonderland of miniture replicas of such outstanding architectural works as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Democracy Monument, the Bridge Over the Kwai, Prasat Hin Phimai also replicas of places of world significance are displayed in the mini world area these include the Tower Bridge, Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and Trevi fountain. Open daily from 7am till 10pm admission fee 250 baht and 125 baht for children, shows at 6.30pm and 8pm, for more information phone 038 727 333 or 038 421 628. buda mountain The Silver Lake Vineyard attraction is conveniently situated next to the famous laser-sculptured Buddha image at Khao Chi Chan Cliff, so it is easy to see two attractions in one trip. Easy to get to from Pattaya. The garden areas at Silver Lake Vineyard are relaxing, superbly landscaped, with plenty of seating areas to either enjoy a snack or simply take in the views. There are a few small food shops and you can also get drinks of your choice or ice creams and of course you can have an ice-cold drink of grape juice. Needless to say, the grape juice is produced from the fresh grapes at Silverlake Vineyard. How to get to Silverlake. You can get to Silverlake Vineyard by driving along Highway 3 - Sukhumvit Road towards Sattahip. Silverlake is signed - but not too well on the left hand side, around 6 km out of South Pattaya - maybe 4km past the Floating Market. Also follow signs for Khao Chi Chan - The laser Buddha.

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shopping GUIDE Pattaya has numerous large malls, small malls, supermarkets, bazaar-style markets, and thousands of other shops. Expect to find plenty of clothes shops and coffee shops but do not expect to find variety as most shops are selling the same things. Pattaya actually has a long way to go to catch up with Bangkok for variety and volume of shops but it is trying with several new shopping centres opening in recent years, and there is a lot more to come. Bargaining is a way of life here but don’t worry if you don’t know your Thai numbers as most shop keepers will carry a calculator to show the price. As a general rule what ever their first price is, half it and you will be closer to what they are actually willing to sell the item for. If you are not happy then simply walk away as the shop keeper down the street will be selling the same thing. Try to have some fun when bargaining because if the shop keeper likes you they may give you a better price and never get aggressive, it doesn’t pay. Shopping Guide | ThePattayaGuide

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Koh Chang The island of Koh Chang is a tropical marine national park. It consists of over 70% rainforest and is the best preserved tourist holiday destination in Thailand. Situated 4 hours from Pattaya, it’s Thailand’s second largest island after Phuket. Recently, with the surge of development and popularity, it has been elevated to Thailand’s new tourist haven. Koh Chang has everything, white sandy coves and beaches, pristine rain forests and abundance of wildlife and marine life, high mountain peaks, several scenic waterfalls, a rich variety of cuisine and great nightlife. Accommodation on the island ranges from simple beach huts and bungalows to luxury villas and apartments. If you drive, you can hire motorbikes, jeeps and cars to take you to any of the beaches along the coastal roads and, in the evening, there are plenty of restaurants, live music bars and nightclubs to choose from to spice up your stay. Accommodation Paddy’s Palms Resort, 32 room resort with hot water, air con, TV and fridge. The resort itself has a large swimming pool, excellent parking and is located 5 minutes from Whites Sands Beach. 1000 – 1300 baht Palm Garden Hotel, a small 12 room hotel with hot water, air con, TV and fridge. Just 50m from the beach in the heart of the main tourist spot, White Sands Beach. Restaurants 15 Palms, a beautiful beach side restaurant on White Sands Beach serves European food with everything from pizzas, salads, pasta, burgers and of course Thai food. Paddy’s Palms, Koh Chang’s first Irish Pub is a well managed pub with a great atmosphere. They have a pool table, wireless internet, live sport on big screens, great Italian coffee, traditional Irish dishes, Kilkenny and Guinness on tap. The restaurant is the most popular on the Island and must be visited.

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Health And Fitness A healthy lifestyle can be achieved anywhere in the world and Pattaya is certainly one of the most popular places people choose. Thailand has a tropical climate and is therefore ideal for the pursuit of outdoor activities: volleyball, soccer, sailing plus many more. However, for and in indoor healthy lifestyle, Pattaya is also among the best and the vast number of 5 star health massage organisations, beauty parlours, plastic surgery clinics, spas and fitness centre mean that Pattaya really is the place to improve your overall health and look. Many people now choose to partake of the various treatments from facials, to waxing and detox to botox in order to gain that healthier looking body and due to the current price of treatments in many western countries, Thailand has found itself an entire new market in patients arriving for plastic surgery treatment and general medical operations which in their own country would cost much more than locally in Thailand. 62

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A visa is fundamentally a document affixed into the passport issued to a foreigner by the Thai government allowing a foreigner to travel to the Kingdom and a granted permission to stay for a certain period of time. Visas can only be obtained outside of the Kingdom from a Royal Thai Embassy consulate. A visa has a validity period which denotes the period within which the visa may be used to apply for entry. The validity period is NOT the length of time you will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom. A’ permission to stay’ stamp is entered into your passport upon arrival into the Kingdom. Whatever visa you hold, you will always receive this stamp. It will include the date of entry and date when you MUST leave the Kingdom or make alternative arrangements. The ‘length of stay’ will be dependent on what type of visa you hold. The majority of Foreigners that enter the Kingdom without a visa will be granted a ‘permission to stay 30 day’ stamp only, which is free of charge. At the discretion of the immigration officer this permission to stay 30 day stamp may be extended for up to 7-15 days (THB 1900) at an immigration office after which time the holder must leave the Kingdom. This stamp is NOT a visa. WARNING: YOU ONLY GET 15 DAYS AT LAND BORDERS Different Types of visas Single entry tourist visa will permit the holder a 60 day’ permission to stay’ stamp upon entry. If required, this type of visa may be extended by 30 days (THB 1900) at an immigration office, but after that time the holder must leave the country. After one entry, the visa is used. Multiple entry tourist visa will permit the holder a 60 day ‘permission to stay’ stamp upon entry (only visa exempt countries listed overleaf ) or 30 days if not listed below. If required, this type of visa may normally be extended by 30 days at an immigration office, but after that time the holder must leave the Visa Information | ThePattayaGuide

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