CONTENTS HISTORY OF PATTAYA
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LEARNING THAI
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USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
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GETTING AROUND
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PATTAYA MAP
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JOMTIEN MAP
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GOOD FOOD GUIDE
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STAR OF BURI RAM
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NIGHTLIFE GUIDE
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HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY XMAS
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KOH CHANG
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OUTSIDE PATTAYA
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ACTIVITIES GUIDE
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GOLF GUIDE
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Telephone: 085 945 9689
ACCOMMODATION
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Email: thepattayaguide@gmail.com
HEALTH AND FITNESS
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SERVICES GUIDE
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VISA INFORMATION
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SHOPPING GUIDE
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REAL ESTATE GUIDE
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CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA
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HISTORY OF PATTAYA Pattaya - Thailand’s capital of fun is a popular resort on the North Gulf Coast of Eastern Thailand, 150 km south-east of Bangkok. Once a sleepy fishing town, Pattaya first boomed as an R & R spot during the Vietnam War and has been a popular tourism destination ever since. Currently, Pattaya is booming and the opening of the Suvarnabhumi Airport has made visiting easier than ever. Pattaya is popular not only as a beach resort and for its entertainment, nightlife and shopping, but also for the broad selection of recreational activities it caters for, from golf and horseback riding to bungee jumping, karting and shooting - not to mention a wide variety of watersports such as scuba diving, jet-skiing, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and kite surfing. Pattaya, unlike other beach resorts, shows no respite after sundown, Pattaya’s nightlife is unique and fascinating with Walking Street, South Pattaya in the centre of it all. This is the most popular place to go amongst tourists and expats here you will find many go go bars, beer bars, discos, street entertainers and the odd ladyboy. Food is another one of the highlights of any trip to Pattaya. From giant prawns to spicy som tam salad, there is every imaginable cuisine here. Cajun, Chinese, Indian, Italian, English, French, Vietnamese, German, Russian and many more. Today Pattaya attracts annually more then a million tourists from all over the world. Pattaya provides high standard hotels, restaurants, sports, entertainment and shopping. It really has it all and a whole lot more. history of pattaya | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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LEARNING THAI Always use
“KRUP” (for men)
One
“KA” (for women)
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KHORB KHUN
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Thank you Hello & Goodbye Goodbye See you again Good luck How are you? I am fine What is your name? My name is It’s ok I don’t want any don’t have any money Where are you going? I don’t believe you
NUENG SONG SAM
SAWAT-DEE
Four
SEE
LA-GON
Five
HAR
Six
HOK
LAO JER GUN
Seven
JED
SABAI DEE MAI
Eight
BAD
SABAI DEE
Nine
GAO
CHOK DEE
KHUN CHUE ARIA
SIB
Ten
PHOM CHUE.
Eleven
SIB ET
MAI BEN RAI
Twelve
SIB SONG
Thirteen
SIB SAM
MAI OW KHRAP/KA MAI MEE DTUNG
14 = 10 + 4
BAI NAI?
SIB SEE
15 = 10 + 5
SIB HA
MAI CHUE
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YEE SIB
JING
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YEE SIB ET
Expensive/Cheap
PANG/TOOK
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YEE SIB SONG
Sorry
KHOR THOT
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YEE SIB SAM
Really
(you will say it when you want to interrupt someone, when you want to pass by someone or when you do something wrong) Sorry
SIA JAI
(In this case it means a different thing. Like if someone died or got hurt, you say “phom di chan sia jai” which means “I am sorry”) 6
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24 = 20 + 4
YEE SIB SEE
25 = 20 + 5
YEE SIB HA
100 200 1,000 2,000 10,000
NUENG ROI SONG ROI NUENG PUN SONG PUN NUENG MUNG
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Pattaya City Phone Center
1337
Emergencies Police Emergency
191
Sawang Boriboon Foundation
038 222 474
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
199 1719
Transport Bus Station (to Bangkok)
038 429 877
Pattaya Railway Station
038 429 285
U-Tapao Airport
038 245 593-5
Bangkok Airways
038 412 382
Thai Airways International
038 425 934-7
Suvarnabhumi Airport Phone Centre 021 321 888 Please text any useful phone numbers that you come across to 0859 459 689 Useful Phone Numbers | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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GETTING AROUND Pattaya is a very easy city to get around although the busy traffic causes frequent hold-ups at peak times (07:00 – 09:00 and 15:00 – 18:30), particularly on the major roads. Unusually, for Thailand, there are no tuk-tuks in Pattaya, so everyone usually gets around on the baht-buses (songtaews) or on motorbike taxis. There are literally hundreds of both all over Pattaya. MOTORBIKE TAXIS Motorbike taxis are a way of life in Pattaya. They are your best bet of getting around if you want to get somewhere quickly or conveniently, particularly at busy times. On every corner in Pattaya, no matter how small the Soi (street), you will find a gathering of motorbike taxis. They are operate 24 hours a day 7 days per week and provide a very convenient service. However, this option is not for the faint-hearted and can be dangerous. These guys, and the occasional lady will take you anywhere but agree on a price first! RENTING CARS AND MOTORBIKES Another practical way to get around Pattaya is by renting a motorbike. Most people simply don’t have the nerve to tackle the traffic and bizarre driving habits here, but if you do, renting a motorbike is your best option for getting around Pattaya. You can rent a motorbike for around 200 baht a day or cheaper for longer periods. There are scooter type bikes which are actually extremely easy to ride, with no clutch when changing gears, and very reliable, larger motorbikes are freely available as well, but obviously more expensive. 8
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In Thailand it is illegal to ride a motorbike or to be a passenger without a helmet, to ride with more than two passengers, to undertake in traffic, to go the wrong way down one-way streets, to exceed the speed limit, or, to jump red lights, which means very little to anyone in Thailand and driving habits here are dreadful. If you decide to rent a motorbike, make sure your medical insurance is up-to-date as accidents here are a daily occurrence. Cars can be hired too, but driving them in and around the city is likely to be a frustrating experience, particularly at school times, market days, rush hours and on Sukhumvit Road. There are many car rental companies around the city with prices starting at around 500 baht a day for the older cars, to a more realistic 1200+ baht for more modern or four wheel drive vehicles. WARNING… Driving habits in Thailand are appalling and most drivers are quite irresponsible and ignore simple safety rules. In contrast to the Thai’s usual polite and peaceful behaviour, they become quite inconsiderate behind the wheel. Be very wary of your speed and always look out for bad drivers, Pattaya is full of them. Unlike many Western countries, it’s very easy to pass a driving test here, so many drivers have little or no experience of driving either in town or on main roads. Many simply don’t have a licence at all or any awareness of road rules. Be prepared at any time for other drivers to suddenly pull out in front of you without even looking, stop without warning, overtake dangerously (and on the inside) and ignore motorcyclists. Some people just stop and park where it suits them, weave through the traffic with a death wish, ride the wrong way up the road into oncoming traffic and more. Do pay careful attention and drive conservatively. Accidents are regular in Pattaya and when they do occur, the offender is usually reluctant to accept any responsibility, should the worst happen however, the Pattaya police and ambulance services are exceptionally good, as well as being very quick to the scene. getting around | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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PATTAYA MAP
Mini Siam
Police Box
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To Chonburi & Ba H Bangkok Pattaya
Air Con Bus Station to BBK
North Pattaya Road
ngkok
3rd Road
Tesco Lotus
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Soi 1
Police Box
Big C
Best To Naklua
Sanctuary of Truth
Garden Sea View
P.I. Hospital
Woodland 1 Amari Dusit
Asiawan Resort Garden Cliff
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Long Beach Garden
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Soi Nern Pl ub wan
Siam Country Club
Bus Station to Northern Thailand
Fairways Golf Range & Resort
Sukhumvit Road Newspaper Direct
Big Banner
Foodland
Soi Bongkot
X-Zyte Disco
Soi Boukhao
Soi Lenkee
Soi Chaiyapoon
Witherspoons
Murphy’s Law
Pattaya Memorial
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Soi Diana
TOT Telephone
Central Pattaya Road
Carrefour
LK Metro Slices Pizza
Take It Easy
2nd Road
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Tops 5
6 Soi Yodsak
Siam Golf
Central Festival
Police Box Alibaba
The Sportsman
Tequila Reef
Nova Lodge
Police Station 8 9
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Five Star Visa Runs
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Beach Road
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Pattaya Beach :- Real Estate
:- Shopping
:- Restaurant & Bar
:- Services
:- Activities
H :- Hospital :- Hotel
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Soi Khaotalo
Highway Police Station
Soi Wat Tham Samakkee
JOMTIEN MAP Police Box
P Police BoxTesco Lotus
Big C
Outlet Mall
The Party Shop
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Adventure Divers
Thai Decor Manhattans
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Soi Yamoto Soi Post Office
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Soi 15
South Pattaya Ro
City Garden Resort
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Soi Buakhao
CafĂŠ des Amis
P Police Box
Tudor Court
Swiss Food
Post V2O
Walkin g Teazers
Blues Factory :- Easy Kart
Street
Siam Bayshore Mountian Beach
Ialand View
Asia Pattaya
Royal Cliff Sheraton Cosy Beach
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Pattaya Bay
Soi Norng Kraborg
Soi Chaiyapruk 2 To Rayong, Sattahip & U-Tapao Airport
Sukhumvit Road Underwater World
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East Furniture & Interiors
Soi Chaiyap
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Royal Garden
Simon’s Fish & Chips
Post Office
Grand Palace Hotel
Immigration
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Welcome Jomtien
Bus to Bangkok
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Pattaya Park
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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
Restaurant, Bistro & Hotel Soi Diamond 175/29-31 Beside DIAMOND HOTEL Swiss Pizzeria & Café South Pattaya 20160 Tel 038 423 504 www.swissfood.net RESTAURANT
seit / since 1985 in Pattaya
Käse-& Fleischfondues Cheese & Beeffondues Raclette Feine/Fine Steaks Auserlesene Weine Selected Wines Hausgemachte Pizza bis 3 Uhr in der Früh Home made Pizza till 3 AM
Echte Schweizer Küche mit täglich wechselnden Menüs Grosses Salatbüffet und Tagessuppe bei allen Gerichten inbegriffen! Real authentic Swiss Kitchen with daily menu's Huge salad buffet and soup are included in our dishes
Zimmer mit allem Komfort Kurz - und Lang Zeit Miete Dachterrasse mit Jacuzzi Nicely furnished rooms for short and long time stay Roof Top Suite with Jacuzzi
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
With so many restaurants available for good dining in Pattaya, its sometimes difficult to choose and decide which one will give you the kind of dining experience you will always remember. We know we can provide you with one of the finest dining experiences you will ever have in Pattaya and one which will not leave your pocket empty. Our atmosphere is something you can only experience for yourself to truly appreciate. Intimate and romantic, many people have told us that the dining experience they have had with their significant other at Le Mignon was only second to the incredible cuisine. An extensive menu of fresh Italian and French cuisine with a great selection of affordable wine served by attentive by not intrusive Staff will make you come back many times while you are here in Pattaya. Motorcycle parking on Soi Post Office is usually available and Cars can park easily at The Avenue across the street.
Le Mignon Restaurant
Located on Soi Post Office (Soi 13/2) in Central Pattaya across from The Avenue Shopping Center for reservations, please contact
038-710-999
www.lemignon.in.th
THE SPORTSMAN RESTAURANT CHRISTMAS MENU Cream of leek & potato soup with French bread butter Chicken liver pate with pickles & toast Hickory smoked bacon wrapped shrimps with BBQ sauce Roast turkey with sage stuffing, chipolata & bacon, roast & mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, cranberry sauce & gravy Slow braised lamb hot pot with mashed potatoes, carrots & spinach Roast tenderloin of pork, roast vegetables and potatoes, apple sauce, lemon & sage stuffing & red wine gravy Home made Christmas pudding with rum sauce & almond ice cream Apple & rhubarb crumble with custard & vanilla ice cream Fresh mango with raspberry sorbet Cheese board with biscuits, walnuts & dried fruits Coffee or tea
3 Course & Coffee 995 baht Thai Menu Also Available 525 baht We would like to wish all our friends and valued customers
A Very Merry Christmas and a
Prosperous New Year
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 TV’s Regular Golf Tournaments Pub Quiz Thursday begins 9pm
Full TV coverage of the 2010-11 Ashes Test Series
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
SUDOKU
We would like to wish all our readers
A Very Merry Christmas and a
Prosperous New Year
OK Corral Bar & Guesthouse
Ice Cold Beers Free Pool Table Live Football Soi Bongkok
3rd Road
South Pattaya Road
CAT Telecomunications
Soi Kho Pai
Soi Rungland
OK Carrol 3rd Road Tony’s Gym
2nd Road
Rooms Available 350 Baht Daily 6000 Baht Monthly Call 089 209 9285
Advertise here for only 4500 baht per month, discounts available with 3, 6, 9 or 12 month contracts
For more information call 085 945 9689 or e:mail: thepattayaguide@gmail.com
STAR OF BURI RAM About 2,000 years ago around the 24th of December just after 10 past 2 in the afternoon the Great Creator in the sky who was unable to find a virgin in Pattaya!! Turned his search to the Town of Nahkon Sawan where lived a woman named Mair lee, she was engaged to be married to a Polish carpet fitter called Mr Joe Zuss, one day while testing his shag pile they were visited by Widow Twanky (early ladyboy) who told them they were going to have a special baby and were to call him Gee Zuss and that they were to travel to Buri Ram that night for the birth and there Mr Joe would have to pay his taxes..... they arrived at the Town by a camel coloured Honda wave close to midnight..... the place was very busy as the Festive Market was in full swing Joe stopped to purchase a Nokia telling bone but Mair lee moaned she was totally knackered and the wilton was rubbing on her arse..... so wearily they tried to book into the Dusty Thani but unfortunately it was full with travelling Cossacks . One kind man suggested they could sleep with his buffalo at the Stay Bull inn..... his wife was none to pleased but shoveled up cow pats and strung up 2 hammocks..... Later about midnight on the 24th Mair lee gave birth to a bouncing bearded baby boy who she wrapped in banana leaves and laid him to sleep in a Teflon wok..... At the same time some local shepherds on a nearby hill who were spying on some babes in the woods were suddenly bathed in a bright light and a strange voice told them..... he’s behind you !..... they took their animals to town to pay their respects to the new Prince..... Although happy to see them Mair 30
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lee was told to expect a few sheep and maybe a donkey..... not a herd of elephants, 2 king cobras and 115 street dogs . Mean while far away in Issan a Star in the sky was being studied by one and a half Siamese twins..... as 3 wise men were in short supply..... they knew bright lights meant either a new karaoke bar or as legend had it a new ruler had been born..... so they set off to the local Palace to ask his Majesty Yule Brenner if he knew of the new birth..... exceterer..... exceterer exceterer..... only to be told he was away making return to the magnificent seven..... so they paid off his chauffeur khun jack with 5 beans and borrowed his golden Goose and set off following the star to Buri Ram..... when they arrived they quickly nipped into 7 heaven to buy some offerings, they didn’t have much money but purchased some soap powder, 6 sausages and a farang music CD they were greeted by Joe who had tacked out a red axe minster for their arrival..... they were very honored to meet Gee Zuss but I don’t think Mair lee was too impressed with gifts of bold, frankfurters and Cher..but Mr Joe cheered as he cracked open a flagon of Vodka..... Gee Zuss threw in 2 fishes and 5 loaves and turned Nestle in to Chardonnay..... Mair lee invited a small poor boy who stood outside as she remarks “we must have A lad din”..... she also took pity on..... a woman who had no shoes and a man who’d lost his cat..... Cinderella and dick Whittington joined the party as Slade flew in and blasted out merry Christmas. Gee Zuss only lived 33 years when he was unfortunately killed in a Monty Python film..... although someone said he was spotted later selling easter eggs! Merry Chrismess…SG STAR OF BURI RAM | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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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 & 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. 32
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Pattaya’s only real live blues & rock club with live bands 7 days a week
THE BLUES MACHINE THE ROCK MACHINE with B.B.King award winning featuring Pattaya’s hottest Snowman & the fabulous Mary rock musicians & “the Guitar King of Thailand”
Lam Morrison
• Ladies Nights & Bikers Nights • Blues & Rock Jam Nights • Great Video D.J. • Friendly Hassle Free Staff • The Perfect Place For Couples & Singles Soi Lucky Star, Off Walking Street www.thebluesfactorypattaya.com
Live Premiership Football
UTOPIA ROCK HOUSE Presents
Claim
Climax
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in Patt ay
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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
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wincheste e h bar
The Best Fun Bar In The Day By Far
Come & Try Our Chef’s 99 Baht specials We are located at Soi Wat Boon Kanjana 500 meters from Jomtien Beach
Phone: 085 741 8390
Soi Happy
Happy A Go Go
Walking Street TEAZERS
IRISH PUB & GUESTHOUSE
LAW
NEVER GOIN’ HOME • Massive Food Selection• Live Sports on Big TV’s • Free WiFi Internet • Guest House • Great Music • Fully Stocked Bar • Pool Table & Competitions • Twinned with Jack Spratts in Cork, Ireland
Murphy’s Law Soi LK Metro
Soi L.K. Metro
Soi Diana
Soi Buakhao
Pattaya 2nd Road
(just off Soi Buakhao) Kiss Restaurant
Open Until 5am
•
Phone: 084 100 9016
Pisshead Irish Owner
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE XMAS BY MARK VERRALL
MARKVERRALL@HOTMAIL.COM
It’s that time again. You know, when you think to yourself, ‘where did that year go?’ In Pattaya we are getting ready for another tropical Christmas by the sea. The Thais don’t need an excuse for a party and enjoy celebrating both Christmas and especially the New Year. If you were here for the recent Thai festival of Loy Kratong you will know what to expect. The only advice I would give to some Thais (the ones with the blackened finger stumps) is that fireworks and alcohol don’t mix! It is rather strange to enjoy Christmas in a tropical country, but the various entertainment venues do their best to get in the Christmas spirit with decorations and carols. I must admit though that live versions of Xmas songs leave a little to be desired. You will know what I mean when you hear ‘Jinga ben, jinga ben, jinga on de way.’ On the plus side, the little red Santa hats definitely look cuter on Thais than westerners it must be said and a Christmas stocking in Pattaya is most likely to be filled with a shapely brown leg rather than an assortment of useless gifts. It is also a place where you can give yourself a Xmas treat of ‘Just what I’ve always wanted’! 40
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A good Xmas dinner is considered by most Westerners to be the centerpiece of the festive season and there are many places around town that offer a traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings. I generally go to The Sportsman in Soi 13 off Beach Road. It really is a feast and very reasonably priced at only 995 Baht. It is always very popular, so I would suggest you book early. Pattaya is one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide for New Year’s Eve celebrations and the city enjoys one huge party with spectacular fireworks over the bay. Understandably, the daytime on January 1st is very quiet in Pattaya! Pattaya is the perfect place to enjoy the festive season with friends and family. If you are from Australia, you can have a traditional Christmas ‘shrimp on the barbie’ on the beach. However you choose to celebrate this year, let me be the first to wish you A VERY MERRY HOT CHRISTMAS & A VERY PATTAYA NEW YEAR
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KOH CHANG The island of Koh Chang is a tropical marine national park. It consists of over 70% rainforest and is the best preserved tourist holiday destination in Thailand. Situated 4 hours from Pattaya, it’s Thailand’s second largest island after Phuket. Recently, with the surge of development and popularity, it has been elevated to Thailand’s new tourist haven. Koh Chang has everything, white sandy coves and beaches, pristine rain forests and abundance of wildlife and marine life, high mountain peaks, several scenic waterfalls, a rich variety of cuisine and great nightlife. Accommodation on the island ranges from simple beach huts and bungalows to luxury villas and apartments. If you drive, you can hire motorbikes, jeeps and cars to take you to any of the beaches along the coastal roads and, in the evening, there are plenty of restaurants, live music bars and nightclubs to choose from to spice up your stay. ACCOMMODATION Paddy’s Palms Resort, 32 room resort with hot water, air con, TV and fridge. The resort itself has a large swimming pool, excellent parking and is located 5 minutes from Whites Sands Beach. 1000 – 1300 baht Palm Garden Hotel, a small 12 room hotel with hot water, air con, TV and fridge. Just 50m from the beach in the heart of the main tourist spot, White Sands Beach. RESTAURANTS 15 Palms, a beautiful beach side restaurant on White Sands Beach serves European food with everything from pizzas, salads, pasta, burgers and of course Thai food. Paddy’s Palms, Koh Chang’s first Irish Pub is a well managed pub with a great atmosphere. They have a pool table, wireless internet, live sport on big screens, great Italian coffee, traditional Irish dishes, Kilkenny and Guinness on tap. The restaurant is the most popular on the Island and must be visited.
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OUTSIDE PATTAYA SPONSORED BY KCR HOMEFINDER | PHONE 038 405 167-8 Entertainment
Call it what you will, the Dark Side, The Jungle or whatever I can assure you there is life, a real life East of Sukhumvit Highway. We have an excellent mix of housing and apartments for sale and rent with the majority being in secure village or resort settings and we have an enormous selection of places to wine and dine. As said previously whether you are a fish and chip, pie and mash, a fierce curry muncher, an Italian lover or enjoy a good old Sunday roast we have ‘em all plus a number of deli’s serving up delicious pastries, snacks and sandwiches. There’s Big Tony doing home made English pies and now a master cheese maker doing proper English Cheddar and other cheeses. Great taste and unbelieveable prices. There are far too many to mention by name so pop into my offices and I’ll point you in the right direction. No I don’t get freebies I’m just happy to give the good guys a boost! We have SPS doing a full on postal and DHL service, drivers license renewals plus car and bike rentals at very sensible prices with proper insurance and now a new dental clinic has opened close to Park Village housing estate. There are two Tesco Express outlets and so many fresh markets you don’t need too travel far to tank up on whatever you need. Who needs the city when you have all this plus more on your doorstep. Hot off the press … I hear a whisper Tops Supermarket are opening a branch out this way soon. More as I get it. 44
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OUTSIDE PATTAYA SPONSORED BY KCR HOMEFINDER | PHONE 038 405 167-8 Golf Feature
It is a known fact that one of the main attractions of Pattaya is the availability of golf. We are spoiled for choice with over 18 courses within an hours drive of town. Some offer special deals for mid-week players and most accept Pattaya Sports Club membership cards with which you can obtain excellent discounts on green fees. The standard of courses in the main is equal to or above those found in other countries. Caddies have a good reputation for being knowledgeable and helping players read the course, club selection and for those still with hormones some are rather pretty though hands off is the law gents. Out here at Mabprachan we have a number of golf pubs offering society days and these are very popular with locals, Pattaya residents and holiday makers. One in particular stands out as being the leader, Bob at the Outback Bar, yes he’s an Ozzie has players out every day sometimes as many as 40. This indicates he is doing something right and he offers a collection and delivery service for those without transport. For those looking for a golf holiday he also has rooms available at a local resort. Mulligan’s Restaurant and the Peacock Place have regular days out but on a smaller scale, the Peacock also does nice rooms, and new on the block Panida’s Golf bar is doing nicely and becoming busier. All accept new players with genuine handicaps so keep an eye on the local press or Google Golf in Pattaya and up they will pop. Do remember though ‘cowboy’s not welcome’ is the rule. Outside Pattaya | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA BY MARK VERRALL
MARKVERRALL@HOTMAIL.COM
So, Christmas is just around the corner and we ask ourselves yet again, where did that year go? It has been a difficult year for Thailand and for those that have businesses here, with a number of factors causing a considerable drop in tourist arrivals and of course for most countries with the financial meltdown affecting almost everyone. I am an optimist by nature and I’m encouraged by the fact that most countries have finally realised that we are all in this together and are working to find a global solution. I believe that 2011 will be kinder to us all. So what is Christmas in Pattaya like? As I have mentioned before, Thai people must be among the most sociable on the planet and love any reason for a party. They even celebrate 3 New Years! The Thai Buddhist ceremony of Songkran, the Chinese New Year and the Western celebration that is looming. The Thai population is 95% Buddhist so obviously they don’t celebrate Christmas, but Thailand, unlike many other countries is very tolerant of other religions and they will be more than happy to join in with the fun. There is something slightly surreal about Christmas festivities in a tropical coastal resort, but to help get you in the spirit most restaurants and bars will decorate their venues
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with a Christmas tree, tinsel and fairy lights and you will hear plenty of Christmas songs and carols. For many, a traditional Christmas dinner of turkey and all the trimmings enjoyed with family and friends is the centrepiece of the festive season. There is plenty of choice around town. If you want to stay at home but don’t feel like cooking you could always order a christmas dinner from Door to Door. Pattaya is always at its busiest at this time, with thousands of people in festive mood, especially when the folks from Bangkok, both Thais and foreigners arrive to enjoy the excellent New Year celebrations in the resort.
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Merry Tropical Christmas! And a healthy, happy and prosperous 2011 Christmas by the sea | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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ACTIVITIES GUIDE Get Active in Pattaya. There’s a wealth of activities to enjoy during your stay. If you’re the watersports type, then check out both Jomtien and Pattaya beaches where you can find windsurfing, parasailing, jet skis and canoeing, the mild to strong winds make for excellent windsurfing and sailing conditions throughout the year. It is possible to rent a small sailboat or boards and sail at several locations both in Jomtien and Pattaya. PATTAYA PARK For a wonderful family day out, why not go to Pattaya Park at jomtien, they have water slides, tower jumps and the tower shot a great choice for all adrenalin junkies, the park also caters for families with kiddies pool and a larger pool that has a very gentle current to float around on a lilo and a small restaurant to have refreshments. Pattaya Park Tower has a revolving restaurant, which offers a wonderful panoramic view of Pattaya. Phone 038 364 110-20, visit www.pattayapark.com for more information.
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NONG NOOCH GARDEN Located approximately 18km south of Pattaya, the Garden can be reached by taking a left turn from Sukhumvit Road at the Km 163 marker. The Garden is a sprawling recreation park in a typical Thai setting. A group of traditional Thai pavilions and gardens of different flowering plants are positioned around the beautifully landscaped site. Daily cultural and elephant shows and elephant rides are available for tourists with show times at 9.45am, 10.30am, 3pm and 3.45pm, admission fee is 400 baht. Nong Noch Garden Phone 038 709 358-62 Pattaya Office Phone 038 429 321or 038 429 958 Bangkok Office Phone 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. 50
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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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GOLF GUIDE SPONSORED BY FAIRWAYS GOLF RANGE & RESORT | PHONE 038 413 636 1. Bangpakong |18 hole par72 | Course 4 Clubhouse 3 | Phone 038 513 525 2. Bangpra International | 18 hole par 72 | Course 4 Clubhouse 4 | Phone 038 341 149-50 3. Burapha Golf Club | 36 hole par 72 | Course 5 Clubhouse 4 | Phone 085 288 8226-7 4. Chonburi Century C.C. | 18 hole par 72 | Course 3 Clubhouse 3 | Phone 081 304 1545 5. Crystal Bay Golf Club | 27 hole par 72 | Course 4 Clubhouse 4 | Phone 038 349 370-8 6. Eastern Star Golf Club | 18 hole par 72 | Course 4 Clubhouse 4 | Phone 038 630 410-6 7. Emerald Golf Club | 18 hole par 72 | Course 3 Clubhouse 3 | Phone 038 941 111 8. Fairways Golf Range & Resort | Driving Range | Clubhouse 4 | Phone 038 413 636 9. Great Lake Golf Club | 36 hole par 72 | Course 3 Clubhouse 3 | Phone 038 626 148 10. Green Wood | 27 holes par 72 | Course 4 Clubhouse 3 | Phone 038 263 158-60 11. Khao Kheow C.C. | 27 hole par 72 | Course 5 Clubhouse 5 | Phone 038 318 000 12. Laem Chabang | 27 hole par 72 | Course 5 Clubhouse 5 | Phone 038 372 273 13. Mountain Shadow | 18 hole par 72 | Course 4 Clubhouse 4 | Phone 038 389 210-6 14. Pattana Sport Club | 27 hole par 73,74 | Course 4 Clubhouse 5 | Phone 038 318 999 15. Pattaya Country Club | 18 hole par 72 | Course 4 Clubhouse 3 | Phone 038 423 718-9 16. Phoenix Country Club | 27 hole par 72 | Course 5 Clubhouse 5 | Phone 038 239 400 17. Pleasant Valley | 18 hole par 72 | Course 3 Clubhouse 3 | Phone 038 260 825-6 18. Rayong Green Valley | 18 hole par 72 | Course 4 Clubhouse 4 | Phone 038 030 660-2 19. Royal Thai Navy | 36 hole par 72 | Course 4 Clubhouse 4 | Phone 081 003 3811 20. Royal Lakeside | 18 hole par 72 | Course 4 Clubhouse 3 | Phone 038 573 275 21. Siam Country Club-Old | 18 holes par 72 | Course 5 Clubhouse 5 | Phone 038 909 700 22. Siam Plantation | 18 hole par 72 | Course 5 Clubhouse 5 | Phone 038 909 600 23. St Andrews 2000 | 18 holes par 74 | Course 4 Clubhouse 4 | Phone 038 030 660-2 24. Treasure Hills | 18 holes Par 72 | Course 4 Clubhouse 3 | Phone 038 420 766-7
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GOLF GUIDE SPONSORED BY FAIRWAYS GOLF RANGE & RESORT | PHONE 038 413 636 Pattaya’s best kept secret is undoubtedly the quality and value of its golf courses, there are 20 championship standard courses within 45 minutes of Pattaya, designed by the very best golf architects and designers. Clubhouse facilities are excellent with everything you might need and more, including 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 Emerald Golf Resort Designer: Nick Faldo and Desmond Muirhead Course: 18 holes Par 72 The Emerald provides an almost surreal experience for serious and avid golfers. Nestled in amongst meandering hillsides and natural terrain and waterways. It is an ideal setting for a memorable round of strategic golfing. The 18 holes are carved through a mature setting which still provides sanctuary to a variety of native birds and wildlife. One of Pattaya’s more challenging courses! Facilities are by no means luxurious but offer a Clubhouse with Shower and locker room and a Restaurant offering Thai and International favourites 58
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The Links Hotel and Restaurant is based on the belief that our customers needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire staff is committed to meeting those needs
Our room rates start from 400 baht to 650 baht depending on size room and daily or monthly rate. The golf group will depart The Links Hotel at 0930 every Tuesday and Thursday for golf. You can sign up before hand or arrive the day of golf. Contact Russell at 0847824582. We can also book and run private party trips for visitors and hotel guests. Price will include, room, transportation pick up from and to the airport, transportation to and from the golf course each day, and golf green, caddy and cart fees. Email us at INFO@thelinks.biz for more information. Our restaurant is brand new and spotlessly clean.With seating for more than 40 diners, it is perfect for pre-golf breakfast and a few cold beers after the game. Our menu has been specially made to try to cater for everyone. With a large breakfast menu, great burgers and sandwiches and some of the favorite western main courses including BBQ Ribs, Norwegian Cod & Chips and a selection of mouth watering steaks. Visit our website for full menu listings..www.thelinks.biz The Links Hotel 316/145-146 Soi Buakhow Pattaya Chonburi Thailand 20260 Email us at INFO@thelinks.biz for any questions. Call Russell at 0847824582 locally for reservations or golf Website: www.thelinks.biz
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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HEALTH AND FITNESS A healthy lifestyle can be achieved anywhere in the world and Pattaya is certainly one of the most popular places people choose. Thailand has a tropical climate and is therefore ideal for the pursuit of outdoor activities: volleyball, soccer, sailing plus many more. However, for and in indoor healthy lifestyle, Pattaya is also among the best and the vast number of 5 star health massage organisations, beauty parlours, plastic surgery clinics, spas and fitness centre mean that Pattaya really is the place to improve your overall health and look. Many people now choose to partake of the various treatments from facials, to waxing and detox to botox in order to gain that healthier looking body and due to the current price of treatments in many western countries, Thailand has found itself an entire new market in patients arriving for plastic surgery treatment and general medical operations which in their own country would cost much more than locally in Thailand. Health and Fitness | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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SERVICES GUIDE You will find during your visit to Pattaya that a vast network of businesses now operate within the city, everything from dentists and doctors to air conditioning companies and lawyers. There are 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. 66
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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. WARNING: YOU ONLY GET 15 DAYS AT LAND BORDERS DIFFERENT TYPES OF VISAS Single entry tourist visa will permit the holder a 60 day’ permission to stay’ stamp upon entry. If required, this type of visa may be extended by 30 days (THB 1900) at an immigration office, but after that time the holder must leave the country. After one entry, the visa is used. Multiple entry tourist visa will permit the holder a 60 day ‘permission to stay’ stamp upon entry (only visa exempt countries listed overleaf ) or 30 days if not listed below. If required, this type of visa may normally be extended by 30 days at an immigration office, but after that time the holder must leave the 82
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country. The holder may then return to the Kingdom and will obtain a second 60 day ‘permission to stay‘ stamp which can also be extended and then the holder must leave. After the stipulated number of entries the visa is ‘used’. Single entry non-immigrant visa will permit the holder a 90 day ‘permission to stay’ stamp. This visa can be extended up to one year for specific reasons and with the required documentation. Multi-entry non-immigrant visa will permit the holder a 90 day ‘permission to stay’ stamp upon entry. Each time the holder enters the Kingdom whilst the visa is valid, he/she will obtain a further 90 day ‘permission to stay stamp’. Such visas can be issued for students/work/family etc., but normally require supporting documentation. This visa can also be extended up to one year for specific reasons and with the required documentation. Although most multi-entry non-immigrant visas are obtained in your home country they may also be obtained from some Royal Thai embassies outside your home country, if you can provide evidence of your marriage to a Thai citizen (marriage certificate) or support of a Thai citizen. 12 month extension to a non-immigrant visa: If you are holding a nonimmigrant visa, you have the option of extending this by 12 months based on either retirement (50 years old or over) or support to a Thai citizen, work, education and the like. This may only be accomplished at an immigration office inside the Kingdom and certain criteria has to be met. If you are residing in the Kingdom under and extension to a non-immigrant visa and wish to leave the Kingdom at any time, then you will need to obtain a re-entry permit to avoid losing the extension and having to re-apply. If you are residing in the Kingdom under an extension to a non-immigrant visa it is a legal requirement that the holder reports current address to an immigration office using form TM.47 (in person or by registered mail) every 90 days. Re-entering the Kingdom is the equivalent of a 90 day report. If you are in possession of a valid tourist visa or a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp and qualify for an extension of stay and plan on doing so you may be
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FIVE STAR VISA RUNS LAUNCHES ITS’ ONLINE BOOKING SERVICE Pattaya’s premier border run service, Five Star Visa Runs, have just added another “string to their bow.”Five Star visa runs have now launched their online booking service.The idea behind offering the online service is to enable the Five Star customer the flexibility and choice of where and when they want to book. Online payments are submitted to PAYSBUY, an internet banking account (a lot like PAYPAL), ensuring a secure transaction, taking away the worry of booking over the internet. At Five Star, customer service is of the utmost concern. By now offering the online service, Five Star is hoping to enhance an already faultless border run visa service. How it works is the customer goes online and registers their Five Star account. Click on the BOOK NOW button at the top of the page, this will bring up three sections on the page to be filled in.
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permitted to change to a non-immigrant visa at an immigration office inside Thailand. This change of ‘status’ has certain restrictions depending on your particular circumstances therefore you should check with an officer first. LIST OF VISA EXEMPT COUNTRIES (SEPTEMBER 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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315/53 Thepprasit Rd. Nongprue, Banglamung’ Chonburi, 20260 Tel/Fax: (66) 038 267 197 Mobile Roger: (66) 081 000 7664 Mobile Muchy: 084 031 9673 Email: thai_decor@hotmail.com
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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New Pattaya Beach Central Festival Shopping Complex Finally, just what Pattaya needed, a good shopping centre for all the needs of tourists, locals and expats has now opened between Beach Road and Second Road next to Soi 9. The 7 billion baht Complex set in 22 Rai of land has 7 floors of retail space, usual restaurants and shops, food court and the new SFX Cinema which has First Class screening room (600 Baht per seat). There is also quite a large Central Food Hall and A five-star Hilton hotel with 350 guestrooms being built on the top. Lots of car parking space for both cars and motorbike. WARNING for tall people, watch your head after parking your motorbike
The Pattaya Beach Central Festival Shopping Complex is the biggest beachfront mall in Asia and really is a welcome addition to the City.
REAL ESTATE GUIDE More than one hundred new housing or condominium development projects are currently underway in the Pattaya and Jomtien districts. Many of these projects are aimed at the “higher end� market. Properties offering large spacious accommodation some with private swimming pools, top end air conditioning units, Jacuzzis etc. These properties are typically around the 8-25 million price range and many represent very good value for money. One of the more up and coming development areas is just south of Jomtien, where several developers are now constructing projects near to the beach at Bang Sare and Baan Amphur. Because of the local laws in Thailand with regard to property ownership by foreigners, condominiums are still as popular as ever with something in the region of 5,000 condominium units currently in construction. Some of the better quality condos are La Royale, Northshore and North Point. However, it is possible to find cheaper units especially in South Pattaya and Jomtien. If you are thinking of a permanent move to Thailand remember to do your homework and seek a reputable real Estate Agent. 92
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HR 407. LOCATED BETWEEN SOI NERM PLAB WARN AND SIAM COUNTRY CLUB ROAD AND CONVENIENT FOR ALL PATTAYA OFFERS AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF LOCAL SERVICES A STROLL AWAY IDEAL FOR A RETIREE OR EX-PATS HERE ON A LONG STAY, THE VILLAGE HAS GOOD SECURITY AND NOW WITH WESTERN MANAGEMENT VERY WELL RAN AND MAINTAINED THE HOUSE IS IN EXCELLENT ORDER AND HAS A FULL EUROPEAN KITCHEN WITH A FULL RANGE OF APPLIANCES AND COMES FULLY AIR CONDITIONED AND VERY NICELY FURNISHED ONE OF THE BEST IN THIS PRICE RANGE AND THE RENT IS JUST 18,000 BAHT PER MONTH NEGOTIABLE FOR A LONG TERM CONTRACT. NOW AVAILABLE FOR A HOLIDAY LET OF NOT LESS THAN ONE MONTH AT 27,000 BAHT PER MONTH INCLUSIVE.
CS 426. LOCATED CLOSE TO JOMTIEN BEACH IN A POPULAR BUILDING WITH FULL AMENITIES. THIS LOW FLOOR CONDO IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION THROUGHOUT AND HAS ONE BEDROOM, A LARGE LOUNGE, TWO BATHROOMS, A FULL EUROPEAN KITCHEN, EXCELLENT BUILT IN AND LOOSE FURNITURE AND IS FULLY AIR CONDITIONED. THE STANDARD OF DECORATION AND PRESENTATION IS FIRST CLASS AND A CREDIT TO THE OWNERS. SENSIBLY PRICED AT 3,550,000 BAHT WITH THE OPPORTUNITY OF 60% INTEREST FREE OWNER FINANCE OVER THREE YEARS. ONE OF THE BEST AND A REAL DEAL IN TODAY’S MARKET. WE HAVE NOW MOVED INTO OUR NEW OFFICES NEXT TO THE MANNEKE PIS BELGIAN RESTAURANT ALONG SIAM COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. WE ARE OPEN 09.00 UNTIL 17.00 MONDAY TIL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BY APPOINTMENT. WE ARE JUST 5 MINUTES AWAY SO THERE WILL BE NO DELAY IF WE ARE OUT ON BUSINESS. OUR CONTACT NUMBERS ARE 084 351 5704 ENGLISH AND 084 351 5707 THAI. SINCE LAST MONTH WE HAVE CREATED A NEW AND AS WE SEE IT SURBERB NEW HOUSE PLAN. DUE TO THE SITE BEING SLIGHTLY ELEVATED THERE IS A CONSTANT FREE FLOW OF FRESH, CLEAN AIR AND BY CREATING LARGE FULLY OPENING CONCERTINA DOORS FRONT AND REAR AND LARGE OPENING WINDOWS THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE ENERGY COSTS INVOLVED IN KEEPING THE HOUSE COOL WILL BE GREATLY REDUCED. COUPLE THIS TO OUR USE OF ROOF SPACE INSULATION AND THERMA BLOCK CONSTRUCTION NO ONES ELECTRIC BILL NEED BE HIGH. COME AND TALK TO US AND DON’T FORGET WE OFFER 50% MORTGAGES FOR FOREIGN BUYERS AND MORE FOR THAIS.
KCR HOMEFINDER CO., LTD IN COOPERATION WITH VJ2 VILLAGE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THEIR NEW PROJECT LOCATED ALONG SIAM COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. WE ARE OFFERING A CHOICE OF THREE BEDROOM BUNGALOWS AND TWO STOREY HOUSES ON PLOTS OF 400 M2 AND 800 M2. EACH HAS 3 BATHROOMS, A FULLY FITTED EUROPEAN KITCHEN, FULL AIR CONDITIONING, A PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL AND THE GARDEN LAWNED. WE HAVE A NUMBER OF EARLY BIRD BUYER OFFERS SUCH AS BUILT IN FURNITURE, A 42” PLASMA TV AND HOME THEATER PLUS MANY OTHER GIFTS FROM OUR SHOPPING CART. FOR BUYERS WHO DON’T WANT TO BRING IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF CASH DUE TO EXCHANGE RATES OR OTHER FACTORS WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER 50% BANK MORTGAGES FOR FOREIGN BUYERS. THE PROCESS IS SIMPLE, JUST PROVE YOUR ABILITY TO PAY THE LOAN AND HAVE A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH AND NO THAI SPOUSE OR WORK PERMIT ARE REQUIRED MAKING THIS AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EASILY OBTAINED OFFER. PLEASE CONTACT PAUL FOR AN INFORMAL CHAT OVER A COFFEE FOR MORE DETAILS. THE NEW OFFICES, SHOW ROOM AND SHOW HOME WILL BE OPEN SHORTLY AND ANOTHER HUGE ADD ON IS THE AVAILABILITY OF OUR IN HOUSE ARCHITECT WHO IS ON CALL TO DISCUSS CHANGES TO YOUR HOME IF REQUIRED.