PATTAYA GUIDE April 2008
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CONTENTS HISTORY OF PATTAYA
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GETTING AROUND
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LEARNING THAI
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USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
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GOOD FOOD GUIDE
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PATTAYA MAP
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JOMTIEN MAP
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SONGKRAN FESTIVAL 2008
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NIGHTLIFE GUIDE
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KOH CHANG
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OUTSIDE PATTAYA
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ACTIVITIES GUIDE
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GOLF GUIDE
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ACCOMMODATION
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
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SERVICES GUIDE
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VISA INFORMATION
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SHOPPING GUIDE
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REAL ESTATE GUIDE
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THEPATTAYAGUIDE | contents
PATTAYA GUIDE April 2008
Free Copy
Songkran Festival 2008 Page 30
Getting Around Nightlife Activities Golf Guide Accommodation Health & Fitness Services Guide Visa Information Shopping Real Estate Plus Detailed Maps
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: 086 832 3967 Email: thepattayaguide@gmail.com Please feel free to contact us if you have any suggestions, we always like to hear from our readers. 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.
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. 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 kitesurfing. 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
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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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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. 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. getting around | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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LEARNING THAI Always use
“KRUP” (for men)
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“KA” (for women)
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KHORB KHUN
Three
Thank you Hello & Goodbye Goodbye See you again Good luck How are you? I am fine What is your name? My name is It’s ok I don’t want any don’t have any money Where are you going? I don’t believe you
SAWAT-DEE LA-GON LAO JER GUN
NUENG SONG SAM
Four
SEE
Five
HAR
Six
HOK
Seven
JED
SABAI DEE MAI
Eight
BAD
SABAI DEE
Nine
GAO
CHOK DEE
KHUN CHUE ARIA
SIB
Ten
PHOM CHUE.
Eleven
SIB ET
MAI BEN RAI
Twelve
SIB SONG
Thirteen
SIB SAM
MAI OW KHRAP/KA MAI MEE DTUNG
14 = 10 + 4
BAI NAI?
SIB SEE
15 = 10 + 5
SIB HA
MAI CHUE
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YEE SIB
JING
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YEE SIB ET
Expensive/Cheap
PANG/TOOK
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YEE SIB SONG
Sorry
KHOR THOT
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YEE SIB SAM
Really
(you will say it when you want to interrupt someone, when you want to pass by someone or when you do something wrong) Sorry
SIA JAI
(In this case it means a different thing. Like if someone died or got hurt, you say “phom di chan sia jai” which means “I am sorry”) 10
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24 = 20 + 4
YEE SIB SEE
25 = 20 + 5
YEE SIB HA
100 200 1,000 2,000 10,000
NUENG ROI SONG ROI NUENG PUN SONG PUN NUENG MUNG
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Pattaya City Phone Center
1337
Emergencies Police Emergency
191
Sawang Boriboon Foundation
038 488 882
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 (Banglamung)
038 429 244
Hospital (Bangkok- Pattaya)
038 427 777
Hospital (Pattaya International)
038 428 374-5
Hospital (Pattaya Memorial)
038 429 422-4
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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 telephone numbers that you come across to 086 832 3967 Useful phone numbers | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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GOOD FOOD GUIDE 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. 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. 12
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Location Casa Pascal is located in the heart of Pattaya directly opposite the Marriott Hotel (and Royal Garden Plaza Shopping Mall) South Pattaya on Second Road. Just in front of the famous Ruen Thai Restaurant.
KPK FOOD SERVICE KPK FOOD SERVICE Fine Quality English Foods - Both Wholesale & Retail KPK Foods have been delivering the finest foods to hotels and restaurants for the last 4 years. We supply a wide selection of quality fresh and cooked meats, savoury pastries and all the accompanying food products to Pattaya and the Eastern Seaboard. KPK foods are the sole distributor for Asia West in Pattaya. As well as supplying hotels and restaurants KPK Foods also cater for your home cooking. Customers can buy direct from our retail outlet, located behind Carrefour, just off Soi Yume. The outlet is open from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday. There is plenty of parking space outside the shop. If you can’t get down to our outlet you can call our hotline 086 145 0147 and place an order. We have a comprehensive product and price list on our website www.kpkfoods.com All orders received will be delivered to you the next day and in perfect condition by our refrigerated vehicle delivery service. We will also do our very best to accommodate your needs in the case of any very urgent orders you may require outside this time-scale.
Some of our best selling products... Beef, Pork, Sausages, Burgers, Bacon, Gammon, Lamb, Veal, Pastry & Pies, also available Baked Beans (not Heinz but close to it) PG Tips, Tetley Tea Bags, Colmans Mustard, Branson Pickle plus new products every month!!!
www.kpkfoods.com 24-HOUR WHOLESALE HOTLINE - 038-416-470 (English : 086 145 0147) Orders before 4pm - Guaranteed next day delivery Monday-Saturday Email us for more information - wholesale@kpkfoods.com
KPK FOOD SERVICE FINE ENGLISH FOOD & FRESH MEAT ter For Sole Distribu e Foods Asia West Fin
Wholesale & Retail Supplier to Hotels, Bars & Restaurants Bacon, Sausages, Black Pudding, Beef, Fresh Pork, Steaks & Imported Lamb
FLAMBOYANT Creative Cuisine
E-mail: info@kpkfoods.com Phone: 038 416 470 Mob: 086 145 0147 (English)
PATTAYA MAP
Mini Siam
Police Box
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To Chonburi & Ba
A.R.C.
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Air Con Bus Station to BBK
North Pattaya Road
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Police Box Tesco Lotus
Thai Garden Resort & Moon River Pub
Best To Naklua
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Soi 1
Gentlemen Massage & Spa
Easy Visa Pattaya golf.com
Big C
Sanctuary of Truth
Garden Sea View
Woodland
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Asiawan Resort Garden Cliff
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P.I. Hospital
Amari
Long Beach Garden
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Deli at the Post
Soi Nern Pl ub wan
Soi Siam Country Club
KCR Homefinder
Bus Station to Northern Thailand
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Police Box
Sukhumvit Road Big Banner
Nick The Pizza Premi Air
Foodland Valentino
Soi Bongkot
KPK
Soi Boukhao
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Sweethearts
LK Metro
Take It Easy
Golden Homes
Big Horn
Casa Pascal
Police Box Symphony
6 Soi Yodsak
Soi Diana
Murphy’s Pattaya Memorial
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Tops
Jazz Pit & PIC Kitchen
Soi Lenkee
X-Zyte Disco Newspaper Direct
Modern Smile
2nd Road
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Soi Chaiyapoon
Central Pattaya Road
Carrefour 3rd Road TOT Telephone Office
Sportsman Tequlia Reef Nova Lodge
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Beach Road
Five Star 13 Visa Runs
Pattaya Beach :- Real Estate
:- Shopping
:- Restaurant & Bar
:- Services
:- Activities
H :- Hospital :- Hotel
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Soi Khaotalo
Soi Wat Tham Samakkee
JOMTIEN MAP Highway Police Station
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P Police Box
P Police BoxTesco Lotus
Outlet Mall
Open Advertising
Oasis Spa
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Manhattans
Thai Decor Beach Properties
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Soi Yamoto Soi Post Office
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Adventure Divers
Inter Dental
Captain’s Corner & Residence Gardens
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Exotiq Decor
Sugar Hut
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Northern Thai Reality & Export
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Amor Restaurant
Kinnaree Palace
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Blues Factory
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Siam Bayshore
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Lobster Pot Thunder Jet
Mountian Beach
Ialand View
Sheraton Cosy Beach
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Royal Cliff
Asia Pattaya
Pattaya Bay
Soi Norng Kraborg
Soi Chaiyapruk 2
To Rayong, Sattahip & U-Tapao Airport
Sukhumvit Road
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Pattaya Properties
Welcome Jomtien
Soi Chaiyap
Royal Garden
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Beautiful World
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North Shore
Underwater World
Poseidon Post Office
Grand Palace Hotel
Immigration
Flannigans
Bus to Bangkok
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Sweethearts Sportsbar & Guesthouse
Open 10am Till Late European & Thai Food Available Air Con Rooms For Rent Daily, Weekly & Special Monthly Rates All Live Sports On Big Screen Free Pool Table Golf & Fishing Trips Organised Tele 038 724 235 or Robbie 086 821 0859 Nicky’s Restaurant Soi Buaw Koaw SPORTS BAR
2nd Road
Soi 15
Soi Diana
Soi Honey Inn
SWEETHEARTS
For Home Deliveries Please Call: 038 720 222
OPEN 12 - 24.00 Phone 038-720289
Voted one of the Top Ten Restaurants in Pattaya by Thailand Tatler
SONGKRAN FESTIVAL 2008 Songkran (สงกรานต์) is the traditional Thai New Year Festival which starts on April 13th every year. Although the Thai people officially changed the New Year to January 1st in 1940 to coincide with the Western business world, the traditional Songkran Festival is still celebrated as a national holiday. The word “Songkran” means a passage or course and refers to the position of the sun within the solar system. As the sun enters each of the houses of the zodiac constellation, a songkran cycle is completed. Over time, the use of the term has become more generic and Songkran is more commonly associated with the period when the sun enters Aries, in April. During this time, the sun is equidistant to the earth so there are an equal number of hours during the day and night, a phenomenon known as “mahasongkran” (the supreme cycle). This marks the beginning of the Thai new year. Songkran is celebrated over a 3-day period. Traditionally, with the great influence from the Indians, the Songkran period will see typical Thais free from their regular routine work, they will find time to perform their annual rites of showing respect to their ancestors. The highlight of the festival will include the younger Thais paying respect to their elders by sprinkling their hands with scented water. And in order to welcome the New Year, the celebration will include the delighted colourful local entertainment to unite the mutual relationship between 30
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SONGKRAN FESTIVAL 2008 members of the family, the society, the nature and surrounding. Therefore, this Songkran Festival has proved to be the most important and grandest festival of the year. Thai people will also clean everything, i.e the house, the previous years bad actions, the Buddha statues, one’s own spirit. Songkran is also the time for reunions and family ties are renewed. Modern day songkran still has the same values but it is better known amongst foreigners for its water splashing madness. The festival is celebrated with tremendous enthusiasm, with the tradition of water-throwing ranging from a courteous sprinkle or a polite splash, to water pistols and showers from garden hoses to the well-aimed bucket or water-cannon delivered in a festive spirit. Without a doubt, on the practical side, Songkran is a refreshing solution to “beating the heat” in the hottest season of the year. The underlying significance of Songkran is the process of cleansing and purification, the removal of all ills, misfortune and evil, then starting the New Year afresh with all that is good and pure. Water is symbolic of the cleaning process and signifies purity. SONGKRAN IN PATTAYA In Pattaya the water throwing normally commences on the 11th April and gradually builds up to the main event in which is on the 19th. From the 11th of April expect to get wet if you leave the house during the daytime, at night there is less chance but still keep your eyes peeled for water pistols. The water throwing generally intensifies leading up to the 19th, and on this day you have absolutely no hope of staying dry if you leave your home. You will also find it very difficult to get anywhere in your car as the roads are full of people celebrating in the sun. Songkran Festival 2008 | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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SONGKRAN FESTIVAL 2008 Some of the bigger hotels put on music concerts and shows for the public to watch, there is food and drink vendors everywhere and lots of alcohol consumed. Most residents get out of Pattaya for Songkran or stay indoors for the entire duration but there are some that join in the fun and have a great time. It is a wonderful experience and definitely worth letting your hair down. SOME ADVICE …….. 1) If you get involved in the water splashing, remember that old people are exempt. It’s not a great idea to splash policemen either. 2) If you decide to get into the splashing, approach people with respect. Don’t get too carried away, or you may accidentally offend someone 3) Take it all in your stride. Maybe you didn’t realise that you were going to be in Thailand at this time, and hadn’t planned on getting soaked. Well. no amount of getting annoyed is going to change that -- it’s their country and their most important festival and the Thai people are going to enjoy it. Put on your worst clothes (or buy some cheap ones) and get into it. You’re on holiday -- forget everything, look, learn new things, and just have FUN.
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NIGHTLIFE GUIDE As you would expect from one of the most exciting vacation destinations in the world. Pattaya offers the visitor a kaleidoscope of entertainment possibilities. Live music and be enjoyed at several clubs around the city. These venues provide the visitor with wonderful atmosphere, cold beer & cocktails and the opportunity to see artists from various parts of the world playing a wide selection of popular and new music. There are also a number of traditional nightclubs in the city. These nightspots also offer live entertainment… the live music is usually performed by Thai singers and bands with regular interludes where the resident DJ will play a selection of dance/house or other forms of music. For visitors who like to sit back and watch a truly spectacular show, check out Alcazar and Tiffany’s located on 2nd Road, Pattaya. These are the legendary lady-boy shows, where the singers perform in a vast array of costumes and sing their way through songs in several different languages. A little outside Pattaya you will find the Alangkarn Extravaganza. A show which features animals, pyrotechnics, acrobats etc. Only recently established in the Pattaya area, Alangkarn is now creating itself as one of the “must see” shows for visitors. Nightlife guide | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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• Great Food • Guest House • Music • Twinned with Jack Spratts in Cork, Ireland
Soi Buakhao
Soi L.K. Metro
Soi Diana
GENUINE IRISH PUB
Pattaya 2nd Road
Kiss Restaurant
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. 38
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OUTSIDE PATTAYA SPONSORED BY KCR HOMEFINDER | PHONE 038 405 167-8 I have mentioned the awesome curries available at the Fisherman’s Rest pub and restaurant a few times in the past however; I am now delighted to be able to pass on news of their latest endevour. On the 9th of March we were fortunate to be invited to the launch of the Tandoori Indian Garden located in the grounds at the Fisherman’s Rest. Toby and Am the owners have been joined by Amin, a restaurateur from Pakistan. Amin has been cooking for some 21 years and prior to leaving his home country cooked for the officer elite of the Pakistani air force. He and his team have the experience and skills required to create a full menu of authentic Tandoori dishes and with upwards of 90 choices on the menu it is varied enough to suit every taste and palette. Obviously being Tandoori the menu is based on chicken and lamb however there are also fish, seafood and vegetarian dishes to choose from. There are six soups, eleven starters, eleven choices of Indian breads and fifty plus main courses and speciality dishes. I elected for chicken vindaloo with mushroom pilau rice and aloo paratha bread. The wife and kids went for various milder tastes with the mutton korma being voted the nicest they had ever tasted. As well as the delicious Tandoori foods being available the Fisherman’s Rest has not forgotten the more standard British and Thai fare. You can still get ‘yer pie ‘n chips’ and a damn good Sunday roast, and of course there’s still an extensive Thai menu. The pub has a large screen TV for the big games and one of the best choices of music this side of the highway, and outside at the front you can sit and watch magnificent sunsets over the water whilst enjoying your food or an ice-cold beer. You can find the Fisherman’s Rest Tandoori Indian Garden opposite Mabprachan reservoir off Siam Country Club road, call 085 352 7961 for home delivery and directions. 40
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OUTSIDE PATTAYA SPONSORED BY KCR HOMEFINDER | PHONE 038 405 167-8 KCR Homefinder Co., Ltd is deemed as the pioneers of land sales in Pattaya. When we first opened our offices in 1999 no one was selling land as it was considered too difficult and high risk. Sadly that was true enough and we had our fingers burned more than once. However, we persevered and are now regarded as the people to talk to when looking for land. With the knowledge and experience gained over the past nine years we are able to bring to the table the correct information and details of what can be and what cannot be done in your selected land location. We personally know the local district officers in our areas and can arrange face-to-face meetings with City Hall officials to assist putting client concerns to rest. We cover the areas south of Baan Sean east and west of Sukhumvit highway, Pattaya city and Naklua, Nong Palai, Nong Kiet Noi, Nong Kiet Yai, Pong district, Nongprue and Mabprachan and the reservoir, Jomtien, Na Jomtien. The Phoenix and on down to Bang Saray with beachfront land and countryside sections available. Our land bank includes plots from 800 M2 up to 720,000 M2 and all can be built on. Obviously planning and building constraints apply in a number of locations however; as I said we offer full consultancy services with the right people to allay buyers fears. Before we list and advertise a land section for sale we automatically check the title deeds to ensure that the seller is the rightful owner, there are no ties, loans, liens or other encumbrances attached to the land and of course rights of access. Our in house legal experts are well known by City Hall and land office officials enabling them to help expedite planning consents and building approvals no matter what you have in mind. If it’s legal it can be done, if it’s not we’ll tell you straight up saving you time, stress and money. Take a look at our website at www.kcrhomefinder.com then call 038 405 167/8 for an informal discussion of what you wish to do and where you wish to do it. outside pattaya | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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ACTIVITIES GUIDE Get Active in Pattaya. There’s a wealth of activities to enjoy during your stay. If you’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 022 521 786 Visit www.nongnoochtropicalgarden.com for more information. 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 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.
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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 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. 44
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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. 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. Activities guide | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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Operating from the newly modernised Bali Hai pier, only 2 minutes walk from Pattaya’s famous Walking Street, Thunder Jet has become the latest “must do” activity for visitors to the City of Patttaya. Thunder Jet offers a thrilling and exciting way to experience Pattaya’s glorious coastline. Coral Island and bustling Harbour –So sit down and hang on as we take you for the high speed ride of your life, Its an adrenaline rush you’ll never forget. We call it thrill therapy and it actually good for you too. From the moment the accelerator hits the floor, your adrenaline hits the roof with every turn. Grip the safety rail for comfort and reassurance and then let out a whoop of excitement as the driver spins the boat around in its own length- WOW you have just experienced a thunder jet 360 degree spin! Thunder Jet operates Thailand’s only jet boat that produces an incredible 700 horse power and boasts state of the art superstructure design. Our boat was designed and custom built in New Zealand to the very highest industry standards. Its uniquely and specially designed, speed chasing. hull allows you to experience, incredible 360 degree spins :: Wild fish tail slide :: Wave riding Our skipper’s speciality is the incredible power brake stop where the boat comes to a complete stop within two boat lengths, just like a race car on water. Journey through Pattaya’s harbour at high speed - speeds of up to 100 km/hour will be achieved. Not only will you feel the wind in your hair but additionally, the adrenalin pumping through your body will induce a frenzy of excitement. It is extreme, it is loads of fun and above all it will give you the ultimate thrill of your Holiday and remember, you can’t beat the thrill. 46
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GOLF GUIDE SPONSORED BY PATTAYAGOLF.COM | PHONE 089 932 6716 Pattaya’s best kept secret is undoubtedly the quality and value of its golf courses, there are 20 championship standard courses within 45 minutes of Pattaya, designed by the very best golf architects and designers. Clubhouse facilities are excellent with everything you might need and more, including swimming pools, massage facilities, great restaurants and superb shower and locker rooms. All courses provide caddies to guide you through your round with words of advice and encouragement. Quite simply, golfing in Pattaya is a match for anywhere in the world at a fraction of the cost with each course offering a fantastic experience for golfers of all abilities (with no course requiring a handicap card). So, whether you are a low handicap golfer, one who enjoys a challenge or a complete novice there is no better place to play than the courses around Pattaya.
Course of the Month Bangpra Golf Club and Resort Course: 18 Holes 7209 yards Par 72 This is the second oldest golf course in Thailand and is filled with big old trees and laid out on hilly terrain and lush surroundings providing an exciting challenge on every fairway and flash fast greens. Be sure to look out for the Troop of Monkeys that live around holes 6 and 7 as they will be happy to entertain. The old colonial style clubhouse and refined European dĂŠcor blend well with the courses antiquity. Facilities include Large Clubhouse with Pro Shop, Restaurant with Thai and International favourites, and a Resort Hotel with a beautiful swimming pool and single and suite rooms suitable for all. For all your golfing needs Phone Kevin on 089 932 6716
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GOLF GUIDE Bangpra International | 18 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: On highway No.3 turn right at sign for Khaow Keow Zoo sign, go 2 kms to T junction then turn right and look for sign. (45 mins) Phone 038 341 151 Burapha Golf Club | 36 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Travel towards Bangkok on Highway No.7 and turn right when you see the Burapha Sign. (30 mins) Phone 038 345 153 Chonburi Century Country Club | 18 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Turn right at km 32 on route 331, the course is about 6kms from the main highway. Phone 01 304 1545 Crystal bay Golf Club | 27 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Travel towards Chonburi on highway No.3, look for 109 km marker and the entrance to the course is on your right on your right. Phone 038 349 365 Eastern Star Golf Club | 18 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Travel South on route No.3urn right at km 193 on route 3 in Bang Chang. (40 mins) Phone 038 630 418 Emerald Golf Club | 18 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Go South on Route No.3 and turn left at km 197, pass 3km through Banchang and turn left at the Emerald Club Sign. (45 mins) Phone 038 941 044 Great lake Golf Club | 36 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions route 36 east at sign for green valley turn left and follow the signs. Phone 038 622 630 Khao Kheow Country Club | 27 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Travel towards Bangkok on Highway No.7 and turn right at Khaow Keow sign. (45 mins) Phone 038 298 226 Laem Chabang international | 27 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Travel towards Bangkok on Highway No.7 and turn right at Laem Chabang sign. (30 mins) Phone 038 372 275
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Mountain Shadow Golf Club | 18 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Travel on Highway No.3 turn right at Khaow Keow Zoo sign then 2 km to T junction turn left, course is on left. (50 mins) Phone 038 389 210 Green Wood | 27 holes par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions route 331 to Chachoengsao at 71 km marker course is on the right. Phone 038 263 158 Pattana Sport Club | 27 hole par 73,74 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Travel on route 331 north turn right at Sri Racha 3421 crossing and follow the signs. (50 mins) Phone 038 318 999 Pattaya Country Club | 18 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions route 36 east to Rayong then turn left at junction of route 331. Phone 038 423 718 Phoenix Country Club | 27 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Travel south on route 3 after passing Ocean Marina on your right, turn left at Phoenix sign. (20 mins) Phone 038 239 391 Rayong Green Valley | 18 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: route 36 to Rayong then turn right at km 24 onto route 3376 look for the big gate on your left. Phone 038 893 838-44 Royal Thai Navy (Plutaluang) | 36 hole par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Go towards Rayong on highway No.3, turn onto route 332 at 169 km marker. Right onto 331 and right again at the sign. (40 mins) Phone 038 701 843 Siam Country Club | 18 holes par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Travelling south on Sukhumvit Road No.3 between North and Central Pattaya Roads turn left onto Soi Siam Country Club Road and travel straight for approx 15 km. (20 mins) Phone 038 249 381-6 St Andrews 2000 | 18 holes par 74 | Course Clubhouse Directions: Travel towards Rayong on highway 36 for about 24 km then turn right onto route 3376. St Andrews is on your left. (45 mins) Phone 038 893 838-42 Treasure Hills | 18 holes Par 72 | Course Clubhouse Directions On route 331 going to Chachoengsao. About 5 km after Sri Racha junction. Turn right at the big sign for the course. Phone 038 488 349
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ACCOMMODATION With a projected 15 million plus visitors to Thailand predicted in 2008, it is expected that many of the hotel in both Pattaya and Jomtien will have high occupancy rates throughout the year. In the following pages you will find a selection of hotels and guest houses available for your stay. We have also included a page of popular hotels with their respective contact details. For those who are not familiar with the Pattaya and Jomtien geography, the South and Central Pattaya located hotels are the ones to chose if you are looking to be in the centre of the “action”. Lots of restaurants, bars, shopping etc. For those looking for perhaps a quieter night’s sleep, choose North Pattaya or Naklua, where there are several quality hotels down by the beach at Wongamat. If you really want to get out the city, then stay at Jomtien. The beach is better than that in Pattaya and it is easy to travel to Pattaya for evening by taking one of the many “baht buses” which congregate at several points along the Beach Road. Accomodation | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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POPULAR HOTELS IN PATTAYA A One Asia Pattaya Baiyoke Pattaya Bay Breeze Ceazar Palace Chaiyapoon Inn Cosy Beach Hotel Day Night Hotel Diamond Beach Dusit Resort Flipper Lodge Garden Lodge Grand Jomtien Palace Jolly Inn Mermaid Montien Pattaya Mountain Beach Orchid Guesthouse Palm Garden Marriott Hotel Royal Twin Palace Sea Breeze Siam Bayshore Silver Sand Resort Sugar Hut Thai Garden Resort Tropicana Tulip House Welcome Hotel Welcome Plaza Woodland Resort The Residence Garden Jomtien Boathouse Jomtien Beach Residence
Beach Road, Pattaya Phratumnak Hill Second Road, Pattaya Second Road, Pattaya Second Road, Pattaya Third Road, Pattaya Phratumnak Hill South Pattaya Walking Street Beach Road, North Pattaya Soi 8, Pattaya Second Road, Pattaya Jomtien Beach Road Central Pattaya Soi 7, Jomtien Second Road, Pattaya Phratumnak Hill Jomtien Pattaya-Naklua Second Road, Pattaya Second Road, Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya Jomtien Beach Road Thappraya Road North Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya Jomtien Beach Road Jomtien Beach Road Second Road, Pattaya North Pattaya Road Thappraya Road Beach Road, between Soi 8 & 9 Soi 9, Jomtien
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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. Health and Fitness | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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SERVICES GUIDE You will find during your visit to Pattaya that a vast network of businesses now operate within the city, everything from dentists and doctors to air conditioning companies and lawyers. There are literally thousands of individuals and companies offering a whole range of diverse services for both expats and visitors. Many tourists during their brief stay in Pattaya “Fall in Love with the City” and are determined to make the move to Thailand more permanent. They typically choose to invest in either a condominium or purchase land and house. Once they have purchased their dream home in Pattaya or jomtien, they then find themselves in need of a number of services; cleaners, accountants, electricians, builders and schools among others. We have therefore decided to devote a small section of this publication to promoting a number of these services to help those who are in need. A little piece of advice for those “new arrivals” in town check out your own Chamber of Commerce and expat clubs, they are able to offer lots of help and information. 64
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VISA INFORMATION SPONSORED BY FIVE STAR VISA RUNS | PHONE 038 416 088 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 (applies to countries listed page 76) 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. 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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country. The holder may then return to the Kingdom and will obtain a second 60 day ‘permission to stay‘ stamp which can also be extended and then the holder must leave. After the stipulated number of entries the visa is ‘used’. Single entry non-immigrant visa will permit the holder a 90 day ‘permission to stay’ stamp. This visa can be extended up to one year for specific reasons and with the required documentation. Multi-entry non-immigrant visa will permit the holder a 90 day ‘permission to stay’ stamp upon entry. Each time the holder enters the Kingdom whilst the visa is valid, he/she will obtain a further 90 day ‘permission to stay stamp’. Such visas can be issued for students/work/family etc., but normally require supporting documentation. This visa can also be extended up to one year for specific reasons and with the required documentation. Although most multi-entry non-immigrant visas are obtained in your home country they may also be obtained from some Royal Thai embassies outside your home country, if you can provide evidence of your marriage to a Thai citizen (marriage certificate) or support of a Thai citizen. 12 month extension to a non-immigrant visa: If you are holding a nonimmigrant visa, you have the option of extending this by 12 months based on either retirement (50 years old or over) or support to a Thai citizen, work, education and the like. This may only be accomplished at an immigration office inside the Kingdom and certain criteria has to be met. If you are residing in the Kingdom under and extension to a non-immigrant visa and wish to leave the Kingdom at any time, then you will need to obtain a re-entry permit to avoid losing the extension and having to re-apply. If you are residing in the Kingdom under an extension to a non-immigrant visa it is a legal requirement that the holder reports current address to an immigration office using form TM.47 (in person or by registered mail) every 90 days. Re-entering the Kingdom is the equivalent of a 90 day report. If you are in possession of a valid tourist visa or a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp and qualify for an extension of stay and plan on doing so you may be permitted to change to a non-immigrant visa at an immigration office inside 74
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Thailand. This change of ‘status’ has certain restrictions depending on your particular circumstances therefore you should check with an officer first. LIST OF VISA EXEMPT COUNTRIES (SEPTEMBER 2007): Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Brunei, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United Kingdom. IMPORTANT NOTES 1. Always check the stamp that the immigration officer gives you. If the officer gets your stamp wrong you may have to return to your port of entry 2. Check your passport and make sure you know when you need to leave Thailand. You can contact 5 star Visa Runs and we will log you into our computer and remind you 7 days before your visa expires as part of our service. 3. Never work in Thailand without a work permit. Even if you are not getting paid, you still need a work permit because you are taking a job from a Thai national. 4. You can convert your 30-day visa exempt stamp to a Non-immigrant Visa by going to Immigration with the proper documents and 21 day stay remaining, meaning you have up to 9 days after your entry. Application fee THB 2000.Please note that your passport needs to remain valid for at least another six months for any visa applications. 5. Overstay charges are currently THB 500 per day to a maximum of THB 20,000. 6. The information given above is for guideline purposes only. Each individuals circumstances may differ greatly depending on your age, financial position, what port of entry you use, what country you are from, what embassy you are visiting, what you are doing here and of course how long you have been here and, remember the final decision on visa application/issue or entry into the Kingdom will always be at the discretion of the immigration officer so be calm and patient. 7. For full information please read the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website
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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. MALLS
Central Festival Centre is a large mall on Second Road across from Soi 2. Mike Shopping Mall is on Beach Road between Soi 11 and Soi 12, P.S. Plaza is at the junction of Second Road and Central Pattaya Road Royal Garden Plaza is a large upscale mall adjacent to Pattaya Marriott Hotel on Beach Road between Soi Post Office (Soi 13/2) and Soi Pattayaland 1 (Soi 13/3) Tuk.Com (Com City) on South Pattaya Road is a new and predominantly IT mall. The Avenue is on second road directly opposite the entrance to soi 13
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Carrefour Central Pattaya Road (between Third Road and Sukhumvit Road), Big-C South Pattaya Road (at the junction with Sukhumvit Road), Big-C Central Festival Center (opposite Soi 2). Foodland Central Pattaya Road 24 hours Foodmart Thapphraya Road (near the junction with Theprasit Road). 24 hours. Friendship South Pattaya Road. Tesco-Lotus North Pattaya Road Tops at the junction of Second Road and Central Pattaya Road, 24 hours. Villa Market The Avenue Shopping Mall, 2nd Road. 24 hours. Best Supermarket At the corner of North Pattaya Road and Naklua Road Markets :- There are many bazaar-style markets in Pattaya Thepprasit Market on Thepprasit Road (Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings) Soi Buakhao Market - daytime, Tuesday and Friday; Made In Thailand Plaza on Second Road near Soi 10 - daily 08:00-23:00
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REAL ESTATE GUIDE More than one hundred new housing or condominium development projects are currently underway in the Pattaya and Jomtien districts. Many of these projects are aimed at the “higher end� market. Properties offering large spacious accommodation some with private swimming pools, top end air conditioning units, Jacuzzis etc. These properties are typically around the 8-25 million price range and many represent very good value for money. One of the more up and coming development areas is just south of Jomtien, where several developers are now constructing projects near to the beach at Bang Sare and Baan Amphur. Because of the local laws in Thailand with regard to property ownership by foreigners, condominiums are still as popular as ever with something in the region of 5,000 condominium units currently in construction. Some of the better quality condos are La Royale, Northshore and North Point. However, it is possible to find cheaper units especially in South Pattaya and Jomtien. If you are thinking of a permanent move to Thailand remember to do your homework and seek a reputable real Estate Agent. Real Estate Guide | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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CONDOS. FOR SOME YEARS WE HAVE BEEN OFFERING CONDOS FOR SALE IN THE AREAS OF WONGAMAT, PATTAYA CITY, JOMTIEN, NA JOMTIEN AND BANG SARAY. THE IMAGES ABOVE GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF THE QUALITY THAT WE OFFER IN OUR LISTINGS. WE HAVE UNITS MEASURING 42 M2 AT A PRICE OF AROUND 33,000 BAHT PER M2 TO SOME SUPERB TURNKEY PENTHOUSE UNITS OF 250 M2 PLUS AT 70 TO 140,000 BAHT PER M2. WE ARE ALSO APPOINTED AGENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS SUCH AS THE NOVA GROUP, CITY GARDENS, PARK LANE AND MANY OTHERS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND AVAILABILITY PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL OR TELEPHONE FOR A NO HASSLE CHAT.
LAND. WE HAVE BEEN SELLING LAND IN AND AROUND THE EASTERN SEABOARD FOR OVER NINE YEARS AND CONSIDER OURSELVES TO BE EXPERT PROFESSIONALS IN THIS MARKET. LAND 281 IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF GOLF COURSE LAND, IS IDEALLY SHAPED FOR A MEDIUM LEVEL CONDO UNIT WITH COURSE VIEWS. LAND 382 IS ONE OF THE NICEST RECTANGLES OF LAND WE HAVE AND PERFECT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL HOUSE. LAND THAWIT IS ALMOST 25 RAI AND WILL COST YOU WELL UNDER 13 MILLION BAHT. IDEAL FOR BANKING AND WILL QUADRUPLE IN PRICE OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. LAND VINCE IS ON THE EDGE OF MABPRACHAN RESERVOIR AND PERFECT FOR A WATER VIEW HOME.
HR = HOUSES FOR RENT. ANOTHER SIDE OF OUR BUSINESS IS HOUSE RENTALS. AGAIN WE ARE CONSIDERED EXPERTS IN THIS FIELD AND HAVE AN EXCELLENT RANGE OF PROPERTIES FOR RENT IN ALL PRICE SECTORS. THE HOME FEATURED BELOW IS A 3-4 BEDROOM, HOUSE LOCATED JUST A FEW MINUTES WALK FROM JOMTIEN BEACH. IT HAS A FULL EUROPEAN KITCHEN, NICE FURNITURE, AIR CONDITIONING AND MODERN BATHROOMS. UBC TV IS CONNECTED AND AN IDD PHONE LINE IN PLACE. IT SHARES A SWIMMING POOL WITH JUST FIVE OTHER HOUSES HOWEVER NO ONE ACTUALLY USES IT SO IT’S ALL YOURS! EASY ACCESS TO THE WORKPLACE AND THE SCHOOL BUSES COLLECT AND DELIVER
HS 825. THIS IS A NICE HOME AT A VERY SENSIBLE PRICE. THE OWNER IS MOVING UP-COUNTRY AND IS KEEN TO SELL HENCE THE LOW ASKING PRICE. LOCATED AT THE BACK OF A POPULAR VILLAGE AT MABPRACHAN IT OFFERS A LARGE SWIMMING POOL WITH A WATER FEATURE, A FULL WIDTH COVERED TERRACE AND OFF ROAD, COVERED CAR AND PARKING. A GOOD-SIZED LOUNGE DINER, A EUROPEAN KITCHEN, NICE BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS, AIR CONDITIONING AND VERY SMART FURNITURE. THE VILLAGE HAS AN ENORMOUS SWIMMING POOL, 24 HOUR SECURITY AND IS WELL LOCATED WITH GOOD ACCESS TO LOCAL AND IN TOWN AMENITIES, MARKETS, SHOPPING AND RESTAURANTS. 5.5 M INC’ COMP.
GNH 1580 Absolutely must to see! Very high standard with a unique design, 3 beds, 3 baths,fully furnished and complete decorated. Size 304 Sq.m, Price 8.3 MB
PMH 1737 Large balcony with sea view, Front mapprachan lake. 3 beds, 3 baths, unfurnished, large area kitchen, large garden. Size 800 Sq.m, Price 4.5 MB
PEH 1741 Town-House 2 beds, 2 baths, fully furnished, large living room, Euro kitchen, cable TV. Call us for an appointment! Size 120 Sq.m, Price 1.49 MB
PEH 1636 A choice of single house with private pool & large garden, 3 beds, 2 baths, fully furnished and complete decorated. Size 696 Sq.m, Price 7.7 MB
PEH 1449 Beautiful house with private pool & garden. 3 beds, 3 baths, fully furnished, large living room, Euro kitchen, UBC, TOT & ADSL. Size 552 Sq.m. Price 6.5 MB
GTH 1229 This is a masterpiece in Interior Design and Remodelling, Private pool and garden, close to the beach with 3 beds, 3 baths, fully furnished and complete decorated, Euro kitchen, large living room, covered parking, alarm sytem. Si ze 400 Sq.m. Price 8.9 MB
PCH 1690 Don’t miss out! New Bungalow 2 beds, 2 baths, unfurnished, large living room, Euro kitchen, 2 A/C. Company name. Size 216.00 Sq. m, Price 2.2 MB
PEH 1742 Excellent price! Brand New Bungalow with 2 beds, 1 bath, unfurnished, large living room, area kitchen. Size 260 Sq.m, Price 990,000 Baht
NPC 1738 Corner Connecting room large balcony with sea view, pattaya side, 2 beds, 2 baths, fully furnished, Euro kitchen, large living room. Size 156 Sq.m. Price 18.5 MB
JTC 1734 Corner Connecting room large balcony with sea view, pattaya side, 2 beds, 2 baths, fully furnished, Euro kitchen, large living room. Size 111 Sq.m. Price 6.5 MB
JTC 1641 Sea view with studio room on high floor, fully furnished, balcony sea view, Euro kitchen, cable TV. Size 40 Sq.m, Size 1.8 MB
CPC 1718 Great sea view with Studio room, available, on walking street side, facing pattaya bay, beautiful view, empty shells available. Size 48 Sq.m, Price 3.3 MB
CPC 1698 Spanish Well located and easily accessible. 1 bed, 1 bath, fully furnished, Euro kitchen, large living room. Foreigner name. Size 64 Sq.m, Price 2.5 MB
NKC 1726 Delray Condo Large Studio room with sea view, fully furnished, Euro kitchen, ADSL. Contact us for more details! Size 50 Sq.m, Price 1.8 MB
NKC 1651 Delray Condo Must to see for this excellent value!. Large studio room with sea view, fully furnished, Euro kitchen, ADSL. Size 56 Sq. m. Price 1.6 MB
CPC 17C1 Nirun Easy in-out, near school and Carrfour. Studio room, unfurnished. Foreigner name. Size 26 Sq.m, Price 550,000 Baht
GCB 1712 Central pattaya. Apartment 4 storey. Office room rented, fully furnished. Size 460 Sq.m, Price 27 + 21 beds, 22 baths, 3 shops for MB