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CONTENTS HISTORY OF PATTAYA

GETTING AROUND

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

GOOD FOOD GUIDE

PATTAYA MAP

JOMTIEN MAP

LIVING AMONG THE THAI’S

NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

OUTSIDE PATTAYA

ACTIVITIES GUIDE

ACCOMMODATION

GOLF GUIDE

HEALTH AND FITNESS

SERVICES GUIDE

VISA INFORMATION

SHOPPING GUIDE

REAL ESTATE GUIDE

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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 - Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, Pattayaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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

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 (Bangkok- Pattaya) Hospital (Banglamung)

038 429 244

Hospital (Pattaya International)

038 428 374-5

Hospital (Pattaya Memorial)

038 488 777

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 086 832 3967 10

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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. good food guide | THEPATTAYAGUIDE

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. 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 canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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PATTAYA MAP

Mini Siam

Police Box

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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

Soi 1

Gentlemen Massage & Spa

Easy Visa Big C

Best To Naklua

Sanctuary of Truth

Garden Sea View

Woodland

1 Dusit

Asiawan Resort Garden Cliff

P.I. Hospital

Amari

Long Beach Garden

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KCR Homefinder

Soi Nern Pl ub wan

Siam Country Club

Siam Golf

Bus Station to Northern Thailand

P Police Box Sukhumvit Road

Big Banner

Nick The Pizza Premi Air

Foodland

Soi Bongkot

Valentino KPK Carrefour

Soi Boukhao

6 Sportsman Inn Soi Yodsak

Nice Things

Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Sweethearts

Soi Diana

Pattaya Memorial

LK Metro

Take It Easy

Golden Homes

Big Horn

Casa Pascal Shenanigans

Tops

Jazz Pit & PIC Kitchen

Soi Lenkee

X-Zyte Disco Newspaper Direct

Modern Smile

2nd Road

Soi Chaiyapoon

Dee Dial

Central Pattaya Road

3rd Road TOT Telephone Office

Police Box Sportsman Tequlia Reef

Nova Lodge

9 Police Station 8

Beach Road

Five Star 13 Visa Runs

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Highway Police Station

The New Inn

Soi Khaotalo

Soi Wat Tham Samakkee

JOMTIEN MAP P Police Box

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Outlet Mall

Big C

Open Advertising

Oasis Spa

Manhattans

Thai Decor Beach Properties

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Pattaya Golf.com

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Ahaar Indian Soi Yamoto Soi Post Office

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Adventure Divers

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Amor Restaurant CafĂŠ New Orleans

Kinnaree Palace

Post Horn Bar

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Blues Factory

Siam Bayshore

Street

Lobster Pot

Mountian Beach

Ialand View

Sheraton Cosy Beach

Northern Thai Reality & Export

Sugar Hut

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Royal Cliff

Asia Pattaya

Pattaya Bay

Soi Norng Kraborg

Soi Chaiyapruk 2

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Sukhumvit Road

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Pattaya Properties

Welcome Jomtien

Soi Chaiyap

Royal Garden

Beautiful World

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North Shore

Underwater World

Poseidon Post Office

Grand Palace Hotel

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Soi Diana

Soi Honey Inn

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Jomtien Beach Road The Sea

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LIVING AMONG THE THAI’S markverrall@hotmail.com

BY MARK VERRALL

The first time I came to Thailand was for a brief holiday in 1979. It was not really well known as a tourist destination then. Many people confused it with Taiwan. I flew with Thai International and the service in those days really couldn’t have been better. It was a great preview of the country I was about to visit. When I arrived and stepped off the plane into baking heat, there was almost a spicy tang to the air, that I’ve never encountered anywhere else. Bangkok was a different place back then, there were no skyscrapers and if memory serves, the Dusit Thani hotel in Silom Road was the tallest building. Traffic was light then compared to the snarling confusion of today. The drivers were courteous to each other. The Thai people in general were gentle and rather shy of foreigners, though at the same time very curious to know about us. It was an age of innocence and I mean that in the nicest possible way. As Thailand developed into a major tourist destination, naturally things changed. Hotels were springing up everywhere, causing the first wave of land and property speculation. The support industries that supply hotels with everything from food to laundry services flourished. With the ever increasing number of visitors, tourist related businesses such as restaurants, souvenir and silk shops also proliferated. As the country became more ‘international’, business minded tourists realised the great potential for export from Thailand, particularly with regard to garments. Thailand is now a major exporter in many diverse areas from clothing and furniture to food, including being the worlds number one exporter of rice. A quick glance of the export figures from 1980 illustrate how rapidly this happened. Between 1980-85 exports rose by 45%. By the year 2000 it was an astonishing 1,952% from the 1980 figures. Thailand became a magnet for international business and the property and banking sectors boomed. Even the food was ‘hot’, if you’ll pardon the pun. I don’t know how many Thai restaurants there were in the UK in 1979, certainly 30

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LIVING AMONG THE THAI’S very few, but now Thai food has overtaken Chinese in popularity and there is a Thai restaurant in virtually every major town and it has deservedly become a global favourite. As a result of this explosion of growth, it has naturally had an effect on the people of this country. Things are far more commercial and consumer driven place now. Everyone, it seems has a mobile phone, even those in the lowest paid jobs. Office workers have to have the very latest mobiles with all the new functions together with the excruciating ringtones that plague us all. Many young people can’t wait to add another car to the choked and polluted roads. As the population becomes more affluent and interested in material things, it will be interesting to see how they can reconcile this with their Buddhist beliefs, which teach the opposite. Apart from the super-wealthy who generally seem a rather miserable bunch, Thai people are well-known for their sense of fun or ‘Sanook’. This extends even to the workplace. If a job isn’t Sanook it will quickly lose its appeal. Thai people must be among the most social of any on the planet. They love to be in groups for all kinds of activities but especially where food is concerned. A great meal shared both invigorates and binds them. They will frequently call a friend during the day and ask if they have ‘eaten already’ what did they eat and what are you going to eat later? Another very appealing aspect of the Thais is that even the poorest of people will offer to share their food with you to the last morsel. It is not only food, over the years I have seen (and received) countless acts of generosity from Thai people. If you are perceived to be a sincere person, they will go out of their way to help you. Thais are very tolerant people in many ways. They put up with all manner of foreigners amongst them, never try and force their religion or culture upon them. It is often said that Thai people don’t like conflict and will try to avoid it at all costs. This is generally true and is probably to do with the Buddhist doctrine of taking the middle path, doing no harm or causing difficulty to others and hoping that other people extend the same courtesy. If a foreigner Living among the thai's | THEPATTAYAGUIDE

LIVING AMONG THE THAI’S abuses this and becomes ‘ugly’, they will almost certainly come unstuck as the Thais absolutely stick together when this situation arises. Another thing that is very important (can’t emphasize this enough) is the issue of ‘face’. To live here in relative harmony, you must understand this concept. To a Thai, face is everything. It denotes his or her standing among his or her peers and those perceived to be both above or below them in social standing. It is constantly evaluated and can change in accordance with circumstance. Ignore this at your peril. If you cause a Thai to lose face it will affect the relationship probably permanently. Shouting at them or otherwise embarrassing them in front of their friends or colleagues will be unforgivable. If they are working for you they will almost certainly resign and you can lose a valued employee for a moment’s loss of temper on your behalf. Issues like this are better handled in private and without anger. Knowing how to work with Thai staff, keeping them both productive and content, is very challenging to a foreign business owner. Whatever management skills you may have had in the West, you can pretty much forget here. As a quick example, until recently I had a company in Bangkok with 32 full time and 17 part time staff. In the restaurant section there was one girl that really stood out, very popular with customers, good English, a natural organizer especially when we had parties etc. I was impressed enough to offer her a promotion to Assistant Manager. The next day she resigned. It took me a week of speaking to her English boyfriend before I found out the reason. She resigned because she didn’t want to ‘boss’ her friends around (the other girls that worked with her) and so the solution to the ‘awkward’ situation I had placed her in was to leave. In the West, if offered a promotion with a salary increase, resignation is not usually a consideration! I persuaded her to come back, without the promotion. Thais will delight you, confuse you, attract and enchant you. Though I have great memories of England, the best times I’ve had have been in Thailand and the most interesting part has been living among these ‘Amazing’ people. 32

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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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OUTSIDE PATTAYA SPONSORED BY KCR HOMEFINDER | PHONE 038 405 167-8 I have banged on before about how we enjoy an active social life out here at Mabprachan, it’s a fact that as we have so many nice restaurants and pub style eateries to choose from we are spoiled for choice. I have named a number before and if I name them again I make no apology as these places are worth visiting not just for the food but also the social aspect. We certainly have our share of characters out here and all have a tale or two to keep you amused. The Fisherman’s Rest looking out on the water is a family style al fresco pub with a great Mien Host and manager who will challenge you to name that tune and other games. They have quiz nights, pool, big TV sports and of course a varied menu. Genuine Tandoori dishes from their own oven, home made pizza, big Brit breakfast, pies etc and delicious Thai food. This is undoubtedly the best music bar in the area as well. Then we have Scot’s Corner Bar, the daft thing is it isn’t on a corner however, they do a full menu including proper fish ‘n chips in real batter, many other western food choices and of course Thai. The Peacock Place is still a firm favourite with a choice of sitting areas both inside and out, an excellent menu, clean crisp draft Heineken and some of the nicest staff in or out of pattaya. Good food, spotlessly clean and brilliant service. Next to the petrol station there’s a little place called the Steakhouse. Nice, friendly people with a good choice of Thai and western dishes. Small portions but as it’s so cheap double up! Visit us here in the jungle for a real good evening out. 40

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OUTSIDE PATTAYA SPONSORED BY KCR HOMEFINDER | PHONE 038 405 167-8 This month I shall talk briefly about a couple of people who offer building and ancillary services out here at Mabprachan. The first is a good friend of mine named Terry Gould. He’s quite a character and has recently returned from Nepal where he supervised the building of an hotel, he has a few stories to relate about that I can tell you. However, he is a house builder by trade and has an excellent team of artisans around him managed by his Thai wife. He is able to design and build houses from conception or you can bring your own plans to him. His work is first class and his quotes are real i.e. no hidden extras along the way. If you want a house designed, built or a simple extension let me know and I’ll put you in touch with Terry. If you are already building or planning to and want roller shutter doors or window shutters then we have the HMA Company a few meters from my office. They supply and install only the best quality products imported from Germany and 90% of their business comes from recommendations and referrals. Klaus and Andy are the guys to talk to for this type of product. For new and used air conditioners, washing machine or fridge service and repairs we now have Kanya’s Service. They too are located a few meters from my office and are available seven days a week. Please feel free to phone me on 038 405 167 or email paul@kcrhomefinder.com and I’ll pass on your details. outside pattaya | THEPATTAYAGUIDE

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 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 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. Activities guide | THEPATTAYAGUIDE

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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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. Accommodation | THEPATTAYAGUIDE

ACCOMMODATION A One Beach Road, Pattaya Asia Pattaya Phratumnak Hill Baiyoke Pattaya Second Road, Pattaya Bay Breeze Second Road, Pattaya Bella Villa Metro North Pattaya, Naklua Bella Villa Prima Soi 4, North Pattaya Bella Villa Serviced Apartment 3rd Road, North Pattaya Best Western Bella Villa Cabana Naklua, Banglamung Best Western Pattaya North Pattaya, Naklua Cosy Beach Hotel Phratumnak Hill Day Night Hotel South Pattaya Diamond Beach Walking Street Dusit Resort Beach Road, North Pattaya Flipper Lodge Soi 8, Pattaya Garden Lodge Second Road, Pattaya Grand Jomtien Palace Jomtien Beach Road Mermaid Soi 7, Jomtien Montien Pattaya Second Road, Pattaya Mountain Beach Phratumnak Hill Orchid Guesthouse Jomtien Palm Garden Pattaya-Naklua Marriott Hotel Second Road, Pattaya Royal Twin Palace Second Road, Pattaya Siam Bayshore Beach Road, Pattaya Silver Sand Resort Jomtien Beach Road Sugar Hut Thappraya Road Super Guesthouse Soi Buakhao, South Pattaya Garden Resort North Pattaya Tropicana Beach Road, Pattaya Welcome Hotel Jomtien Beach Road Welcome Plaza Second Road, Pattaya Woodland Resort North Pattaya Road The Residence Garden Thappraya Road Jomtien Boathouse Beach Road, between Soi 8 & 9

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Siam Golf & Driving Range and Country Club is considered the number one driving range in Pattaya. It has the number one practice area for putting, pitching and sand practice and the number one fairway bunker, grass hitting facilities plus they use only the best golf balls. All areas are professionally kept to the very highest standards.

Learn To Play Golf • The Swing • Addressing The Ball • Putting • Chip • Bunker • Fairway Driver With over 40 years experience within the golf profession, Harold is one of the best, most knowledgeable golf instructors in Thailand. Having played all the local (and not so local) courses hundreds of times gives Harold the unique insight into what each course has to offer any golfer, from beginner to professional.

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GOLF GUIDE SPONSORED BY PATTAYAGOLF.COM | PHONE 089 932 6716 Pattayaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 great restaurants, swimming pools, massage facilities, 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 Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Designer: Royal Thai Navy Course: 36 Hole Par 72 One of the older more mature courses in the region offering golfers 36 holes split into North, South, East and West loops. This course is still owned and operated by The Thai Royal Navy so if Admiral Boonchu and Captain Somchai want to play through with 6 of their mates----LET THEM!!! Many elevated Tee shots and beautiful mountain scenery make this course a pleasure to play. (Golf Carts recommended) Facilities include a large Clubhouse with Restaurant serving Thai and Western favourites, Pro Shop, banquet and society function room and new locker and shower rooms. For all your golfing needs Phone Kevin on 089 932 6716 56

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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. 58

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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 thousands of 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 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.

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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 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 country. The holder may then return to the Kingdom and will obtain a second Visa Information | THEPATTAYAGUIDE

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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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 Thailand. This change of ‘status’ has certain restrictions depending on your 76

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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 donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;higher endâ&#x20AC;? 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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HR352. THIS IS AN IDEAL EX-PAT FAMILY HOME AT A VERY GOOD PRICE. LOCATED IN A GOOD VILLAGE WITH SECURITY LOCATED VERY CLOSE TO JOMTIEN BEACH, SHOPS, SUPERMARKETS AND SOME VERY UP MARKET RESTAURANTS. EASY ACCESS TO THE INDUSTRIAL CENTERS AND THE SCHOOL BUSES COLLECT AND DELIVER. THE HOUSE HAS 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, NICE FURNITURE AND A GOOD KITCHEN AND AIR CONDITIONING. OUTSIDE WE HAVE OFF ROAD PARKING, A CHILD FRIENDLY GARDEN AN A SWIMMING POOL SHARED BY SIX HOUSEHOLDS ONLY. EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY AT 40,000 BAHT INCLUDING GARDEN, POOL SERVICE AND UBC SATELLITE TV CONNECTION.

HS879. THIS IS A LOVELY 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM UNFURNISHED HOME LOCATED CLOSE TO HORSESHOE POINT RESORT. EXCELLENT CONDITION THROUGHOUT AND HAS FEATURES SUCH AS A LOCK UP GARAGE, LAUNDRY, FULL EUROPEAN KITCHEN, AIR CONDITIONING, A JACUZZI IN THE MASTER SUITE AND TWO ENCLOSED SHOWER CUBICLES. OUTSIDE WE HAVE A MATURING TROPICAL GARDEN AND A GOOD SIZED SWIMMING POOL WITH A WATERFALL AT THE REAR OF IT. THE HOUSE HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND THE BUYER ONLY NEEDS TO FURNISH IT. THE VILLAGE HAS GOOD MANAGEMENT, NICE WIDE ROADS AND VERY GOOD SECURITY. GREAT VALUE AT 4,199,000 BAHT.

HS880. IF YOU HAVE 38 MILLION BAHT AVAILABLE YOU SHOULD TAKE A LOOK AT THIS. SAT ON 8 RAI (JUST UNDER 3 ACRES) SURROUNDED BY A MOAT AND TROPICAL GARDENS. A MASSIVE SWIMMING POOL WITH A SPA, A 2 BED, 2 BATH GUEST SUITE WITH A KITCHEN AND LOCK UP GARAGES WITH WORKSHOPS. IN THE MAIN HOUSE (700M2) THERE IS A HUGE KITCHEN DINER, A LARGE LOUNGE, A FORMAL DINING ROOM LEADING INTO A HOME THEATER-GAMES ROOM. THE 6 BEDROOMS ARE FULLY FITTED WITH BUILT IN WARDROBES AND EACH HAS AN ENSUITE BATHROOM WITH THE MASTER HAVING A JACUZZI TUB. THERE ARE FAR, FAR TOO MANY FEATURES TO LIST SO CALL PAUL FOR A PRIVATE VIEWING.

LAND391. FOR A SERIOUS DEVELOPER WHO HAS AN AMBITION TO CREATE SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL INDEED. 50 PLUS RAI OF LAKE FRONT LAND CLOSE TO THE PHOENIX GOLF AND ROUTE 331. WIDE WATER FRONTAGE, GOOD ACCESS TO THE SITE, WATER AVAILABLE OBVIOUSLY AND ELECTRIC IS CLOSE BY. WE ARE INFORMED ONE CAN BUILD 60 METERS FROM THE WATERFRONT LEAVING A NICE AREA FOR LANDSCAPING WITH UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS OVER THE LAKE. BEING WHERE IT IS AND WHAT IT HAS TO OFFER WE ENVISAGE THAI BALI OR PERHAPS EVEN A SWISS CHALET STYLE OF CONSTRUCTION, AS THERE ARE HILLS AS WELL AS THE LAKE. COMPARED TO SEAFRONT THIS IS A STEAL AT 55 MILLION BAHT.

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4 bed /5 bath. A well presented two storey detached house on a very well managed and secure village located in East Pattaya. The property stands on a beautifully landscaped, very large end plot, with a separate 120 sq. m detached two storey guest house adjacent to the main property. There is also a nice private swimming pool and pool room which make this a very desirable property. Reference: HS1527 Price 14.5 million

PMH 1937 Well presented house with private large garden with pool. 4 beds, 4 baths, fully furnished, Euro kitchen, large living room, large patio. Come to see for yourself! Size 1,000 Sq.m, Price 10.8 MB

PMH 1915 Absolutely must to see! House 3 beds, 3 baths, fully furnished, Euro kitchen, living room, cable TV, direct-line tel. & ADSL, large private garden with pool. Company name. Size 800 Sq.m, Price 9 MB

PHH 1951 Private house 3 beds, 2 baths, fully furnished, Euro kitchen, large living room, direct-line tel. & ADSL, living room, large private garden with pool, alarm system. Size 880 Sq.m, Price 6.45 MB

PEH 1903 Good village. Just move into this lovely house come with private pool. 3 beds, baths, fully furnished, Euro kitchen, large living room, cable TV, 4 A/C. Size 408 Sq.m, Size 5.9 MB

PEH 1930 Well presented Town House 2 storey 2 beds, 3 baths, fully furnished and complete decorated, Euro kitchen, balcony, large living room, cable TV. Contact us for more details! Size 112 Sq.m, Price 3 MB

PCH 1983 Very pleasant lovely bungalow 2 beds, 2 baths, unfurnished, Euro kitchen, large living room, private garden, patio. You can decorate by your own taste and style. Size 296 Sq.m, Price 2.1 MB

PEH 1929 Great investment at a very reasonable price. Bungalow 2 beds, 2 baths, unfurnished, living room, kitchen area, cable TV, private garden. Can decorate by yourself! Size 216 Sq.m, Price 2.2 MB

PEH 1952 Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out! Convenient location. Town-House 1 storey 2 beds, 1 bath, unfurnished, living room, kitchen area. Contact us for more details and appointment! Size 136 Sq.m, Price 1.35 MB

PEH 1954 Must to see for this excellent value! Nicely bungalow 4 beds, 4 baths, partly furnished, Euro kitchen, large living room, cable TV, 3 A/C, small garden and patio. Size 160 Sq.m, Price 1.99 MB

NKC 1243 Ananya Excellent sea view. Connecting room, 1 bed, 1 bath, unfurnished, Euro kitchen, balcony, UBC, direct-line tel., & ADSL, A/C. Foreigner name. Size 68 Sq.m, Price 7.9 MB

Metro Jomtien With a large balcony has amazing seaviews from the high floor overlooking the Gulf and down Jomtienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coastline and even views into Pattaya Bay!. Contact us for more details!

NPC 1738 Mark-Land Newly renovated studio room & connecting room on high floor, fully furnished and completly decorated, Euro kitchen, direct-line tel. & ADSL. Foreigner name. Please us for more details

CPC 1993 View Talay 6 If you are looking for investment then View Talay is the solution. Studio room with sea view on good floor, fully furnished, completly decorated. Foreigner name.Size 48 Sq.m, Price 4.2 MB

CPC 1750 Nova Atrium Brand new condo Connecting room, 1 bed, 2 baths, fully furnished, Euro kitchen, cable TV, direct line tel, A/C. Ready to move in! Size 72.30 Sq.m, Price 3.95 MB

Paradise Condo Just a couple of minutes walk to Jomtien Beach. Well renovated and comfortable studio condo located on a good floor with Euro fitted kitchen. Have many units in different style and price!

JTC 1978 View Talay 5 Excellent investment.This beachfront condominium is located in the most desirable location on Jomtien Beach. beautiful view, empty shells available. Size 48 Sq.m, Price 3.8 MB

JTC 1905 Thepthip Mansion Large studio room, unfurnished, large sliding windows let you enjoy the spectacular sea views of Pattaya Bay or a lovely view to the country side. Size 60 Sq.m, Price 2.9 MB

CPC 1707 Center Point Connecting room, 1 bed, 1 bath, fully furnished, Euro kitchen, 2 balcony, large living room, hot water, 2 A/C, hot water, cable TV. Ready to move in.Size 56 Sq.m, Price 2.5 MB

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