The Pattaya Guide - August 2010 by The Pattaya Guide

CONTENTS HISTORY OF PATTAYA

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

LEARNING THAI

GETTING AROUND

PATTAYA MAP

JOMTIEN MAP

GOOD FOOD GUIDE

FIT FOR NOTHING

NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

LOST IN TRANSLATION

KOH CHANG

OUTSIDE PATTAYA

ACTIVITIES GUIDE

GOLF GUIDE

ACCOMMODATION

Email: thepattayaguide@gmail.com

HEALTH AND FITNESS

SERVICES GUIDE

Please feel free to contact us if you have any suggestions, we always like to hear from our readers.

VISA INFORMATION

SHOPPING GUIDE

REAL ESTATE GUIDE

THEPATTAYAGUIDE | contents

The Pattaya Guide is a monthly publication which is on display in many hotels, shopping centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, restaurants and entertainment venues throughout Pattaya, Jomtien and Naklua. Created & Published by: The Pattaya Guide Company Limited, 482/14 Moo 10, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Email or Call us if you would like to be added to our distribution list Telephone: 085 945 9689

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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 kite surfing. 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

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Pattaya City Phone Center

1337

Emergencies Police Emergency

191

Sawang Boriboon Foundation

038 222 474

1669

Tourist Police

038 425 937

1155

Pattaya Immigration

038 410 24

Police Station (Pattaya)

038 420 802-5

Police Station (Jomtien)

038 232 330-1

Police Station (Banglamung)

038 221 331

Fire Brigade (Pattaya)

038 425 943

Fire Brigade (Naklua)

038 221 000

Hospital (Bangkok- Pattaya) Hospital (Banglamung)

038 429 244

Hospital (Pattaya International)

038 428 374-5

Hospital (Pattaya Memorial)

038 488 777

Transport Bus Station (to Bangkok)

038 429 877

Pattaya Railway Station

038 429 285

U-Tapao Airport

038 245 593-5

Bangkok Airways

038 412 382

Thai Airways International

038 425 934-7

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

THEPATTAYAGUIDE | Useful Phone Numbers

199 1719

LEARNING THAI Always use

“KRUP” (for men)

One

“KA” (for women)

Two

KHORB KHUN

Three

Thank you Hello & Goodbye Goodbye See you again

SAWAT-DEE

SEE

LA-GON

Five

HAR

Six

HOK

Seven

JED

SABAI DEE MAI

Eight

BAD

SABAI DEE

Nine

GAO

CHOK DEE

How are you? I am fine What is your name?

KHUN CHUE ARIA

My name is It’s ok I don’t want any Where are you going? I don’t believe you

SIB

Ten

PHOM CHUE.

Eleven

SIB ET

MAI BEN RAI

Twelve

SIB SONG

Thirteen

SIB SAM

MAI OW KHRAP/KA

don’t have any money

SAM

Four

LAO JER GUN

Good luck

NUENG SONG

MAI MEE DTUNG

14 = 10 + 4

BAI NAI?

SIB SEE

15 = 10 + 5

SIB HA

MAI CHUE

YEE SIB

JING

YEE SIB ET

Expensive/Cheap

PANG/TOOK

YEE SIB SONG

Sorry

KHOR THOT

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”)

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

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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

PATTAYA MAP

Mini Siam

Police Box

To Chonburi & Ba Bangkok Pattaya

Air Con Bus Station to BBK

North Pattaya Road

ngkok

3rd Road

Tesco Lotus

Soi 1

Police Box

Thai Garden Resort & Moon River Pub

Big C

Best To Naklua

Sanctuary of Truth

Garden Sea View

P.I. Hospital

Woodland 1 Amari Dusit

Asiawan Resort Garden Cliff

Long Beach Garden

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Soi Nern Pl ub wan

Siam Country Club

KCR Homefinder

Bus Station to Northern Thailand

Fairways Golf Range & Resort

Sukhumvit Road Newspaper Direct

Big Banner

Foodland

Soi Bongkot

Soi Boukhao

Witherspoons

Soi Diana

Pattaya Memorial

Soi Lenkee

X-Zyte Disco

Soi Chaiyapoon

TOT Telephone

Central Pattaya Road

Carrefour

LK Metro Slices Pizza

Take It Easy

2nd Road

Tops 5

6 Soi Yodsak

Siam Golf

Central Festival

Police Box Alibaba

The Sportsman

Tequila Reef

Nova Lodge

Police Station 8 9

Five Star Visa Runs

Beach Road

Pattaya Beach :- Real Estate

:- Shopping

:- Restaurant & Bar

:- Services

H :- Hospital :- Hotel

:- Activities

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Soi Khaotalo

Soi Wat Tham Samakkee

JOMTIEN MAP Highway Police Station

Police Box

P Police BoxTesco Lotus

Big C

Kangzen-Kenko

Outlet Mall

The Party Shop

sit ppa The

South Pattaya Ro

Adventure Divers

Thai Decor Manhattans

Post

Phr ata m

Soi Yamoto Soi Post Office

nak

Roa

Soi Buakhao

CafĂŠ des Amis

P Police Box

Amor Restaurant

Tudor Court

V2O

Walkin g Teazers

Blues Factory Utopia

Street

:- Easy Kart Siam Bayshore Mountian Beach

Ialand View

Asia Pattaya

Royal Cliff Sheraton Cosy Beach

THEPATTAYAGUIDE | Jomtien Map

Pattaya Bay

Soi Norng Kraborg

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

Sukhumvit Road Underwater World

o at Bo S oi W

East Furniture & Interiors

Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fish & Chips

Post Office

Grand Palace Hotel

Immigration

ruk

Welcome Jomtien

Soi Chaiyap

Royal Garden

Bus to Bangkok

9 5

7 ien B

Jomt

Pattaya Park

each

Road

Jomtien Beach

n Do

B tan

:- Shopping

Police Box

Adriatic

h ac

Police Box P

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

:- Services

H :- Hospital :- Hotel

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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. 14

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Tandoori & Curry Restaurant “Serving Delicious” VEGETARIAN & NON VEGETARIAN INDIAN, MUGHALAI & PUNJABI CUISINE

Open 11am till 12 Midnight

Pattaya Beach Road

Soi 8

Second Road

Soi 7

Nova Lodge Hotel

Pattaya Central Road

14th century inspired the famous legend “Alibaba and the 40 thieves” architecture provides the perfect setting for Pattaya’s most famous Indian restaurant 1/13-14, Pattaya Central Rd, Opp. Nova Lodge Hotel, Pattaya City, Thailand Phone:- 038 361 620 For Home Deliveries Call

038 423 227

DOOR 2 DOOR 2010 Menu

Now Open Till 3am

T OU W! NO

DOOR 2 DOOR LATE NIGHT MENU AVAILABLE...

Simply call:

ORDER ON LINE - www.door2doorpattaya.com

Soi Diana Opposite Areca Lodge Hotel

For Delivery Call Door 2 Door

038 720 222

For free pick-up and reservations call 038 259 790 www.manhattans-pattaya.com - Closed on Mondays

Magical Ambiance...

Succulent Seafood...

Great Steaks...

FEATURES EVENTS

Traditional Pub Fayre & Thai Food Ice Cold Draught & Bottle Beers Extensive Wine List Happy Hour Daily 11am - 6pm Free Slate-Bed Pool Table For Home Deliveries Fully Air-conditioned Please Call Door 2 Door 038 720 222 Smoke Free Environment Live Sport on Big Screen LCD TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regular Golf Tournaments Pub Quiz Thursday begins 9pm

OPEN EVERYDAY

7:00AM - 2:00AM

Sund Carve ay ry

SERVING FOOD

UNTIL 1:30AM

Join us at Soi 13 between Beach Road & 2nd Road

038 710 609 - www.sportsmanpub.com

FIT FOR NOTHING After a major summer of sport it occurred to me whilst glimpsing my reflection in the bathroom at 3am I might wanna shed a few pounds and get some exercise or failing that buy one of those fairground mirrors that make you tall, lean and handsome…after 5 years of the “hello sexy man routine” I have come to realize approaching 50 years of age these girls may be exaggerating a bit. In general the lifestyle of the Pattaya expat is not conducive to exercise, lifting your right arms umpteen times a night and horizontal press ups do not count as doesn’t endless rounds of golf using electric buggies then recovering in the 19th hole for 3 hours. With this in mind I approached my ATM and with heavy heart pulled out a king’s ransom. First stop the Bangkok Hilton Hospital, after shelling out the GDP of Laos for Dr Eon’s health program I was routinely passed fit to take up physical activities…2nd stop Central World... Well I’ve gotta look the part, settled for a Rafael Nadal lime green tracksuit and Nike trainers and a pair of decent swimming shorts (no not those hideous Speedo’s you see fat Russians wearing on the beach) oh and a new pair of eyes from an over priced optical store, 15,000 baht lighter and already feeling healthier I made my way to the 3rd stop Tony’s Gym... that’s gym... look when your wife suggests you go to the gym 26

THEPATTAYAGUIDE | Fit for nothing

its not Jim’s bar on 2nd road... After signing my house over for a lifetime membership I started the induction course, my personal trainer was a giant robot of a man called Zurg from Planet Hollywood he made Arnie look like Mr blobby... more steroid than android I thought... 1st up the rowing machine... after 20 min’s I rounded Cape Hope and began the long pull home across the Indian ocean... my arms were on fire but with Zurgs patronizing glare I was determined... then just as I passed koh Larn I was put off my stoke by a gaggle of fine arse’s when a group of females paraded within inches of my face... panting in more ways than one I requested refreshments, Zurg handed me a red bull and Viagra... Which I passed on choosing a singha (water)... next up the running machine... I started at a slow jog progressed to a fast walk fell over 2 times and ended up crawling... by now smirks were appearing on the faces of the elite members who were tossing around 200 kilos whilst peddling backwards uphill on unicycles. I made my excuses for the toilet and headed for the pool………8 ball into the corner... no not that one !..... I executed the perfect half pike and banged my head into 3 feet of water shaking my head like a dog with a tick I proceeded to breast stroke 28 lengths... not bad eh... oh I was in the kiddies pool… not being Len Fairclough I beat a hasty retreat. Look the point is I lasted 45 Min’s and after showering and consuming a low carb San Miguel I bowled out onto 3rd road with the body and mind of a 20 something... well that’s what I told myself... on the way home I did call in for fish n chips at Simon’s and 3 beers... after all I did earn it... Not sure when I’ll be back at Tony’s …Anyone got Stanley Thurston’s number? Rgds SG Fit for nothing | THEPATTAYAGUIDE

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 & be enjoyed at several clubs around the city. These venues provide the visitor with wonderful atmosphere, cold beer & cocktails & the opportunity to see artists from various parts of the world playing a wide selection of popular & 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 & 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 & watch a truly spectacular show, check out Alcazar & Tiffany’s located on 2nd Road, Pattaya. These are the lady-boy shows, where the singers perform in a vast array of costumes & sing their way through songs in several languages. A little outside Pattaya you will find the Alangkarn Extravaganza. A show which features animals, pyrotechnics, acrobats etc. Alangkarn is now creating itself as one of the “must see” shows for visitors. 28

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location north pattaya road, in front of the thai garden resort type live music venue phone 038 370 614-8 contact danilo becker www.thaigarden.com

For reservations, please contact Danilo Becker on 038 370 614-8 or with

The Best Fun Bar In The Day By Far

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

Phone: 085 741 8390

UTOPIA ROCK HOUSE Presents

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SOI 16

Soho Square

SOI HAPPY

Come and Enjoy 7 Nights a Week 9pm - 3am

SOI DIAMOND

info: 087 106 3576 www.climaxpattaya.com Here!! UTOPIA

WALKING STREET

THE BEST COYOTE BAR

LIVE FOOTBALL BOXING FULLY AIR CONDITIONED

ON WALKING STREET PATTAYA STRIGHT OPPOSITE HAPPY A GO GO

OPEN 9PM

UNTILL LATE Soi Happy

Happy A Go Go

Walking Street TEAZERS

Featuring Pattaya’s top musicians, Thailand’s “Guitar King” Lam Morrison with Pattaya’s 1# rock band The Rock Machine Also Featuring the USA’s award winning guitarist Ken “Snowman” Minihan & the Wonderful Mary along with the famous Blues Machine, Pattaya’s only true blues band  2 Live Bands 7 Nights a Week  Ladies Night Monday  Jam Night Sundays  Rock Night Wednesday  Special Party Nights & Happy Hours  Familys Welcome  Friendly Hassle Free Service

Soi Lucky Star, off Walking Street www.thebluesfactorypattaya.com

SUDOKU

Live Premiership Football

LOST IN TRANSLATION BY MARK VERRALL

MARKVERRALL@HOTMAIL.COM

A vicar once knocked on my door in the UK and asked me what I thought was the biggest problem facing the world, poverty, wars, drugs etc, etc and I said ‘communication’ because with that, you can solve all the other problems. Communication is a wonderful thing. When it works, it helps us all get along, overcoming our differences, cultural, political and religious. When I first came to Thailand, the culture was so different and the language barrier was huge, very few people spoke English and misunderstandings were commonplace. I realized very quickly that because Thai is such a tonal language that you have to tune in to their ears or face incomprehension. For example, if you speak to a taxi driver in Bangkok, you can’t ask to go to the Asia (AAsheaah) Hotel or you will be met with a blank look and ‘Uh?, uh?’ What you need to say is ‘Aaahseeah hoten’. Then everyone’s happy! I came here on a holiday over twenty years ago with a family friend and we checked in to a swanky hotel (of which there were very few at that time) and when we got to the room, I was checking out the view which was mainly the hotel pool, while Reg was speaking to the bellboy, trying to work out what the system was regarding bringing guests to the room. I already knew it wasn’t allowed in this hotel, so I wasn’t paying overdue attention. All I could hear was Reg saying, ‘So we bring the girl back to the room’ and the bellboy saying ‘Possible, possible’, ‘And we pay you?’ ‘Possible, possible’. While this was going on, it was a picture of splendour below, until a guy who was swimming with his infant child got a severe cramp and he suddenly disappeared under the water, leaving the child in dire straits. ‘Reg! look!’ I shouted, but he continued with the smiling, nodding bellboy. ‘So we bring the girls to you’ ‘Possible, possible’. As I watched, a fully clothed waiter dived into the pool, rescued the sinking child and then grabbed his stricken Father and dragged him to safety. People around the pool applauded the heroic scene, of which Reg was blissfully unaware, having far more important things to attend to. 36

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‘So, ‘ He said triumphantly, ‘we speak to you, pay you and then we can bring girls back to the room’. He looked over at me with a rather smug look on his face and then the bellboy, still smiling, shook his head and said ‘impossible’. Another area where communication can be a problem is in a restaurant and restaurant menus. I have seen ‘Fried Head’ on a menu, which was presumably not a human head and ‘Minced Arab steamed in spoon’ which was apparently ‘Minced crab in steamed soup.’ At least I hope it was! I was staying in a hotel not far from Pattaya and a group of Americans who were there also were in the coffee shop and rolling around laughing. I was asked to go and help the confused and embarrassed waitress. I asked her what they had ordered and she told me timidly ‘Penis Butter’. The Americans roared with laughter again, before telling me they had asked for ‘Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches’. I informed them that we were fresh out of Penis Butter, but I would check on the alternatives. (I think only the Americans refer to Jam as Jelly, but don’t get me started on them…. ) Speaking of Americans, I was in a hotel coffee shop with one and he ordered a large portion of French fries. When it arrived, he asked the waiter for some mustard, receiving only a blank look in response. He tried all manner of pronunciations knowing that in Thailand getting the right sound is vital to being understood. ‘Mustaahd, mustud, maahstid’ still nothing. ‘Muhsterd!’ he shrieked. The waiter’s face lit up in comprehension and he scurried away, only to return a couple of minutes later with a large plate of butter! Things are a lot better now, though language misunderstandings are still common. Always remember that we are guests in this lovely country and that a smile and a bit of patience will get you a lot further than a flash of temper and some angry words. Be cool, people or Jai yehn as they say here.

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

THEPATTAYAGUIDE | A Guide to Koh Chang

OUTSIDE PATTAYA SPONSORED BY KCR HOMEFINDER | PHONE 038 405 167-8 Entertainment

The Siam Country Club road and Mabprachan areas continue to grow in the number of housing and apartment developments going on and despite the economic woes and awful exchange rates buyers are here. Not in the numbers seen previously however they are here and they are buying. Following this naturally one sees the entrepreneurs taking the chance and opening restaurants and other places of entertainment. We still have the old favourites such as the Mabprachan Resort, peacock Place and the Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rest. This is now under new management and there are plans afoot for some improvements. The Lakeside continues to impress as does the Courtyard and of course the Outback golfers pub. All do excellent food, all have a full range of beers and wines and all are especially well managed and staffed. There are too many to feature here so I suggest you take a drive out and make your choice whether it be for a pie and pint or indeed fine dining â&#x20AC;Ś you will be impressed!

THEPATTAYAGUIDE | Outside Pattaya

OUTSIDE PATTAYA SPONSORED BY KCR HOMEFINDER | PHONE 038 405 167-8 Feature Property

KCR with VJ 2 development. We are especially happy to announce the future opening of new offices at the front of the Manneke Pis Belgian restaurant on Soi Siam Country Club road. Our target date is September the 1st and at the same time we will be launching the first phase of our 57 unit housing development. We are offering three en-suite bedrooms, a visitors loo, a full European kitchen and breakfast bar, a private swimming pool, covered patio and lawned gardens. Our plot sizes are 100 and 200 TW and all are walled and gated. The village will have excellent communal facilities including a large swimming pool kiddies play area, gym and a running track. 50% bank mortgages are available to both Thai and foreign buyers at standard rates â&#x20AC;Ś just show the ability to pay and the house is yours. Contact me now for details of our early bird incentives.

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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.

THEPATTAYAGUIDE | Activities Guide

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

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THE SI RACHA TIGER FARM The farm, which is situated at 20km marker on highway No.36, raises a large number of Bengal tigers, as well as large crocodiles. Visitors will be amazed to witness tigers, pigs and dogs living together in the same quarters. The Si Racha tiger farm opens daily from 8am till 6pm. Admission fee is 350 baht for adults and 200 baht for children, phone 038 296 556-8, for more information visit www.tigerzoo.com MILLION YEAR STONE PARK AND CROCODILE FARM The Million Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm, which is located approximately 9km from Pattaya City and has beautifully landscaped grounds with elaborate flower and rock gardens in addition the farm has hundreds of crocodiles as well as some rare animals. Crocodile shows, magic performances and animal shows run 7 times a day from 9am till 5pm. Open daily from 8am till 5pm, admission fee is 300 baht and 150 baht for children. Phone 038 249 347-9 or 025 794 008 - 025 795 033 for more information. Getting there, drive along the Sukhumvit Road until you come to the km 140 marker near Sawangfah temple, then turn into Chaiyaporn Vidhi (Route No. 3240) and proceed for 5 km then turn left on Soi 21. 44

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

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

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Course of the Month Greenwood Golf Club Designer: Wolveridge & Thomson Course: 27 Hole Par 72 7015 yds Dotted with characteristic pot bunkers and undulating fairways this course will test your individual shotmaking. The 3 nine hole layout provides a challenging but fair layout requiring smart club selection and straight driving a must for a good score. With its tree-lined hills as a scenic backdrop, Greenwood Golf Club is a real Countryside Paradise. Facilities include Large Clubhouse with Restaurant serving Thai and International Cuisine, Pro Shop, and full locker and shower rooms.

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ACCOMMODATION 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 evenings by taking one of the many “baht buses” which congregate at several points along the Beach Road. The Pattaya Guide Recommends - Sandy Springs Hotel, Soi 13 Room range from 1200 (Basic room) - 2500 (Superior Suite) The hotel is very clean, the staff are excellent and is you will struggle to find better value for money elsewhere in Pattaya. Call 038 414 752-8 Accommodation | 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 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. 60

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permitted to change to a non-immigrant visa at an immigration office inside Thailand. This change of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;statusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; has certain restrictions depending on your particular circumstances therefore you should check with an officer first. LIST OF VISA EXEMPT COUNTRIES (SEPTEMBER 2009): 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. 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. As a general rule what ever their first price is, half it and you will be closer to what they are actually willing to sell the item for. If you are not happy then simply walk away as the shop keeper down the street will be selling the same thing. Try to have some fun when bargaining because if the shop keeper likes you they may give you a better price and never get aggressive, it doesn’t pay.

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PLACES TO GO SHOPPING MALLS Big C Shopping 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, New Central Festival Soi 9 Beach Road, next to the police station (you can’t miss it) Outlet Mall on Thepprasit Road on the corner of Sukhumvit 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

SUPERMARKETS Best Supermarket At the corner of North Pattaya Road and Naklua Road Big-C South Pattaya Road (at the junction with Sukhumvit Road), Big-C Central Festival Center (opposite Soi 2). Carrefour Central Pattaya Road (between Third Road and Sukhumvit Road), 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 Tesco-Lotus Sukhumvit Road near Thepprasit Road Tops at the junction of Second Road and Central Pattaya Road, 24 hours. Villa Market The Avenue Shopping Mall, 2nd Road. 24 hours.

MARKETS :- THERE ARE MANY BAZAAR-STYLE MARKETS IN PATTAYA Made In Thailand Plaza on Second Road near Soi 10 - daily 08:00-23:00 Soi Buakhao Market daytime, Tuesday and Friday; Thepprasit Market on Thepprasit Road (Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings) Naklua Market go 4km’s down Nakula Rd to the 2nd set of traffic lights & turn right

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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. 80

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HR 407. THIS DELIGHTFUL TWO BEDROOM, THREE BATHROOM TERRACED COTTAGE IS OFFERED FOR LONG TERM RENT AT JUST 18,000 BAHT (OR LESS). LOCATED IN ONE OF OUR BETTER ‘OUT OF TOWN’ VILLAGES WITH GOOD SECURITY AND FULL MANAGEMENT. THE HOUSE IS FULLY FURNISHED AND HAS A FULL KITCHEN INCLUDING A WASHING MACHINE. IT’S FULLY AIR CONDITIONED AND HAS AN IDD PHONE LINE AND ADSL IS AVAILABLE. TV CONNECTION OF YOUR CHOICE AND THE RENT INCLUDES VILLAGE FEES. MAID SERVICE AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED.

HS 1053. THIS BRAND NEW THREE POSSIBLY FOUR BEDROOM HOUSE IS A STUNNER. UNIQUE DESIGN BY ONE OF OUR MORE INDIVIDUALISTIC BUILDERS IT OFFERS VAST OPEN PLAN LIVING WITH A FEATURE STAIR CASE AND AN UPPER GALLERY. ALL BEDROOMS ARE EN-SUITE AND ALL ROOMS ARE AIR CONDITIONED. THE KITCHEN IS A MASTER PIECE AND HAS ALL THE ACCESSORIES ONE COULD WISH FOR. WEST FACING WINDOWS ARE DOUBLE GLAZED FOR HEAT RESISTANCE AND ALL OUTER DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES OF DURABLE UPVC. OUTSIDE IS A LOCK UP GARAGE, A PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL. REDUCED TO 7 MILLION BAHT.

HS 1060. NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED. THIS MASSIVE BUNGALOW IS SET IN OVER AN ACRE OF MANICURED GROUNDS AND IS PERFECT FOR THOSE WHO LIKE SPACE, HAVE A LARGE FAMILY OR ENJOY THE COMPANY OF PETS. A PRIVATE LAKE, AN ENORMOUS PRIVATE POOL, GUEST COTTAGE, GYM AND A KITCHEN THAT EVEN THE MOST FUSSY CHEF WOULD BE HAPPY WITH. A WET BAR (STOCKED) IS AT THE FRONT AND IS IDEAL FOR ENTERTAINING ON A GRAND SCALE. FOUR BEDROOMS, FIVE BATHROOMS, FULLY FURNISHED, AIR CONDITIONED, LARGE PATIOS AND MUCH MUCH MORE. @ 9 MILLION BAHT OR OFFER…