CONTENTS HISTORY OF PATTAYA
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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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VALENTINES………
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NIGHTLIFE GUIDE
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THE OLDEST SWINGER IN TOWN
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KOH CHANG
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OUTSIDE PATTAYA
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HOW TO TALK TO “GOOD” THAI GIRLS
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ACTIVITIES GUIDE
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GOLF GUIDE
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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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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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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
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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
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Sanctuary of Truth
Kinnaree
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Woodland 1 Amari Dusit
Asiawan Resort Garden Cliff
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KCR Homefinder
Bus Station to Northern Thailand
Fairways Golf Range & Resort
Sukhumvit Road Newspaper Direct
Big Banner
Foodland
Soi Bongkot
Carrefour
Soi Boukhao Pattaya Memorial
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Soi Lenkee
X-Zyte Disco
Modern Smile
Witherspoons Soi Diana
Central Pattaya Road
TOT Telephone
Soi Chaiyapoon
Paradise City Properties
Venus Lounge
LK Metro
Big Horn
Take It Easy
2nd Road
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Tops 5
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Central Festival
Police Box
Sportsman Soi Yodsak
Siam Gentleman’s Club
Siam Country Club
Siam Golf
Tequlia Reef Nova Lodge
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Soi Wat Tham Samakkee
JOMTIEN MAP Highway Police Station
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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
Simon’s Fish & Chips
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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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VALENTINES……… MASSACRE OR MASSCARA AS I GAZED LOVINGLY INTO THE EYES OF MY LATEST SWEETHEART ACROSS A BOTTLE OF SPY DENG (RED) I BECKONED A 3 YEAR OLD STREET SELLER AND AFTER PURCHASING FIVE TO SIX BUNCHES OF ROSES AND BETROTHING MY TRUE LOVE ON ONE KNEE I THRUST MY FLORA TRIBUTE FORWARD WINCING AS I FELT THE THORNS SPIKE MY FINGERS…..”OUCH”…I WOKE UP TO SEE MY TWO YEAR OLD’S CHOPPERS CLAMPED FIRMLY ON MY HAND..” WHATS THE MATTER”?.. ENQUIRED MY WIFE?”…OH I WAS JUST ERRRR DREAMING ABOUT ERRRR THAT ROMANTIC VALENTINES MEAL WE HAD IN BANGKOK. I HAD INDEED MET MY WIFE FIVE YEARS AGO IN BANGKOKS LUMPINI DISTRICT AND NOT BEING FROM THE USUAL STOCK OF NANALAND I HAD TO WOO HER AS IF BACK IN THE UK ,SO I TOOK HER TO THE STATE TOWER FOR A ROMANTIC VALENTINES MEAL AND WITH FANTASTIC VIEWS WE DINED AL FRESCO AND WHEN THE BILL CAME I WISHED I’D HAD GONE TO TESCO………………………… MY WIFE THEN ASKED ME THE MEANING AND ORIGINS OF VALENTINES DAY SO I TOLD HER THE STORY OF AL CAPONE AND HOW HIS GANG WITH MORE VIOLIN CASES THAN A GARAGE SALE AT NIGEL KENNEDY’S HAD AN ALTERCATION WITH IRISH MOBSTERS IN CHICAGO..SHE SIGHED “THAT’S NOT VERY ROMANTIC” ..OK THEN ....WELL THERE ARE VARYING OPINIONS BUT SOME EXPERTS STATE THAT IT ORIGINATED FROM ST VALENTINE,A ROMAN PIZZA MAKER WHO WAS MARTYRED FOR REFUSING TO GIVE UP EXTRA TOPPINGS ..OH AND CHRISTIANITY. HE DIED ON FEBRUARY
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14 269 A.NCHOVI D.OMINO., APPARENTLY HE LEFT A FAREWELL NOTE FOR HIS JAILERS YOUNG DAUGHTER,WHO HAD BECOME HIS BIT ON THE SIDE AND SIGNED IT GARIO GLITTERO ...WELL ACTUALLY “FROM YOUR VALENTINES”. (IN 496 A.D. POPE GELASIUS SET ASIDE FEBRUARY 14 TO HONOUR ST. VALENTINE AND DEEP CRUST). (OH YEAH AND IN THE UNITED STATES,MISS ESTHER HOWLAND WAS CREDITED WITH SENDING THE FIRST VALENTINES CARD) “ COW JAI?”I SAID …STRAIGHT FACED SHE SAID ‘OH I THOUGHT IT WAS A PLOY TO GET LAID!! IN FACT IT HASN’T TAKEN THE THAIS LONG TO JUMP ON THE COMMERCIAL BANDWAGON..DO U KNOW LAST YEAR IN THE UK WE SPENT 600 MILLION POUNDS ON FLOWERS,CUDDLY TOYS AND CONFECTIONARY …FLORISTS SOLD MORE ROSES IN A WEEK THAN CADBURY’S IN THE LAST DECADE AND PADDINGTON HAD TO SET UP A HOME FOR UNWANTED TEDDY BEARS ..REMEMBER PEOPLE A BEARS FOR LIFE! OF COURSE IN PATTAYA WE DON’T NEED TO WINE AND DINE LADIES TO GET THEM INTO THE SACK. A BOWL OF SOUP AND A FIST FULL OF DOLLARS NORMALLY DOES THE TRICK ..SO BEFORE YOU FALL HEAD OVER HEELS THIS VALENTINES WITH NOI,NOK,OR NAM ...DON’T BE HASSLED INTO PURCHASING CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW ,A SHINY STONE OR FORT KNOX GET HER SOMETHING USEFUL..LIKE A MICROWAVE OR A WASHING MACHINE… MALE CHAUVINIST.... WHO ME? RGDS SG
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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. 28
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Considered by many to be the No 1 live music venue on the Eastern Seaboard and with traditional and modern music it combines to make The Blues Factory a truly excellent night time venue. Our first band “The Blues Machine” feature USA’s BB King awarding winning guitarist Ken “The Snowman” Minihan and along with the wonderful Mary and drummer Oy who was the first Thai to ever play the Montreux Jazz festival they will have you dancing to great music ranging from BB King & Muddy Waters to Etta James and Tina Turner. Our second band features the “Guitar King of Thailand” the one and only Lam Morrison Thailands most famous Rock guitarist and along with “The Rock Machine” featuring Pattaya’s hottest new guitar sensation “Nueng” they play a wide range of Rock n Roll & Classic Rock songs along with modern hits in their own inimitable style. So for a wonderful night of entertainment check out The Blues Factory on Soi Lucky Star (just off walking street and Marine Plaza), perfect for couples or singles looking for a great hassle free night out.
THE OLDEST SWINGER IN TOWN
BY MARK VERRALL ‘People watching’ in Pattaya is one of the great pastimes here. An endless parade of wonderfully mismatched couples, very old and very young, very fat and very thin, very attractive and frankly hideous. Also, tarty girls in various stages of dress/ undress, some tottering on perilous heels and trying to avoid potholes while jabbering away on a mobile glued to their ear and a wide variety of vaguely bewildered tourists trying to get to grips with this city.
I have seen enough to know that Pattaya must be the first choice worldwide for guys that are in their 50’s and up who still consider themselves a bit of a ‘Jack the lad’. Where else can you find wizened old men riding around on gleaming chrome ‘chopper’ motorbikes actually believing they look cool? They even wear ‘T’ shirts with trendy slogans on them. How many grandpas back home do you know do that? I remember having a conversation with a chap from the U.K. in his sixties. He had a large pot belly, balding and was definitely no oil painting even in his distant youth. His ‘companion’ was an attractive, slender girl of 21 from the North East of Thailand. He told me, with no apparent sense of irony, that she was ‘madly in love’ with him and wasn’t interested in his money, (though he had already had a nice house built for her parents) also that he still saw ‘other birds’ on 36
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the side. I didn’t want to shatter his illusions/delusions but I told him that the happiest old men in Pattaya were those that realized attractive young Thai women did not have posters of fat old foreigners on their bedroom walls and in exchange for financial security for them and sometimes for their family, they offered these old geezers their youth, their company, their beauty, their body and sex. That’s a pretty fair deal in anyone’s book! Especially considering the options that the same men have in their own country. He didn’t thank me for my opinion obviously! I’m not saying that there is never true love in these relationships, after all, miracles happen all the time, especially here in Pattaya! WHAT COULD BE WAITING FOR YOU IF YOU WENT BACK HOME
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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
So here I am again yapping on about the attributes of country living. Last month I mentioned a few places to enjoy a drink or three or a good meal and I will continue in that vein. Let’s start at the Mabprachan Resort. It continues to attract both regulars and newcomers having a good menu, nice staff and management and of course nice gardens, large swimming pool and classy accommodation. We mustn’t forget Khun John’s sea food restaurant. Looking over the reservoir and great for the sunset watchers. The grub is okay especially the sea food but they should do something nasty to their resident singer. For a no frills drink at low, low prices the 9999 bar could be for you. A good bunch of blokes all with a story to tell and a laugh a minute. Moving around the water and onto Siam Country Club road we have The Terrace bar. Brit-Thai owned with nice food and charming staff. It also has an air conditioned room with a TV if you are feeling a bit sweaty. Further along we have Scot’s Corner bar. It looks a bit odd having a bunch of Thai food stalls at the front but once you have navigated these and enter the place you will be surprised. Very smart and their fish and chips spectacular. Coming right down the road and close to my offices we have the 19th Hole. This is a proper sports bar with pool and darts teams, TV for the big games, ice cold beers and a friendly place to sip a few. More next month.
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OUTSIDE PATTAYA SPONSORED BY KCR HOMEFINDER | PHONE 038 405 167-8 Feature Property HS 1048. This home is in SP 3, a first class gated residential development on Siam Country Club road. The village has a club house, swimming pool, children’s playground and good security. The house has 3 bedrooms and bathrooms, two are en-suite and all have quality built in wardrobes. The lounge is L shaped and has two seating areas, one for the TV and one for reading. The kitchen is good and has plenty of storage and work top and behind that a separate laundry. All rooms are air conditioned and have fans as well. The furniture is in an as new condition and the place very well decorated and presented. Outside there is covered car parking and we have a private swimming pool and a neat and tidy garden. Priced at 5.5 million for cash or, 5.75 million with 50% down and the balance over 2 or 3 years. This is an excellent deal. We should sit down and talk.
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HOW TO TALK TO “GOOD” THAI GIRLS
BY TERENCE DOYLE
A friend from Wales arrived back in Pattaya the other day and had a frightening experience: he met a Thai girl who did not work in a bar. Yes, folks, it can happen. And guess how they got along? He was totally confused about how to deal with her. Didn’t have a clue. As he put it, she was a “good” Thai girl and, by his own admission, he only knows how to talk to “bad” Thai girls. The primary difference: “good” girls have criteria, they will judge you, while “bad” girls will put up with just about any kind of behaviour as long as your ATM card is working. The problem of how to relate to a “good” is relevant because one of the great mysteries of Pattaya is that, in this city where fantasies of nearly every kind can easily be fulfilled, the biggest unfulfilled fantasy is to spend time with a “good” girl. The list of candidates is amazing long, from the girls serving hotel breakfast to the staff in 7 Eleven, the nurses in hospitals and beyond. Yet despite so many opportunities, the tales of farang successfully crossing over to what one pundit calls “the light side” are surprisingly thin on the ground. So it seems my friend is not alone in his inability to chat up the opposite sex if she is not wearing a mini skirt and a number. That many of us are struck dumb when confronted by a pretty Thai girl who does not automatically think that every farang is a god and greet him with the line: “Sexy man.” So the question arises: how different are all the lovely ladies in Pattaya working in conventional jobs different from their sisters who are employed more flamboyantly in the town’s bars, go-gos, massage parlours and beyond. The good news is that even the most retiring of Thai girls, being Thai, will still be polite, with even the clumsiest of farang men, and even a little interested, so we are in with a chance. Indeed, the evidence suggests that even the best of “good” girls are appreciative of farangs and happy to learn more about them, perhaps even date them 42
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Thailand is very much a nation in transition with major implications for the female half of society. As the country continues to modernize, Thai women at all levels of society are becoming freer – becoming more Westernized in many ways – and more likely to forsake their formerly close knit family circle to have new experiences, including relationships of one sort or another with farang. If you don’t want to blow your chance with them, above all lose the bad habits you may have fallen into on the P4P scene. For instance, you must not sulk every time she has her opinion, for you are no longer financing someone to spend all her time nodding in agreement with you. For a change you have to start thinking “Hab sip hab sip”, which can be startling. There is no use stomping your feet and getting angry, even if you have a legitimate grievance with her or with life, because Thais do not understand anger or seriousness. You must just bear the pain and grin – “sanouk” at all costs. However, this does not mean you have to be a doormat. Even the best of “good” Thai girls are still Thai enough to like you for being a man who can take charge of things. Of course, in a sense, all of this talk of the difference between “good and “bad” girls is irrelevant for at heart, even the baddest of the bad bar girls is still the good little Issan girl constantly worrying about mama. So perhaps the problem is not to find out how to talk to the “good” girls but to get better at finding the “good” girl in the bar girls. Sure you still want to enjoy the raunchy business. But why not spice it up now and then by scratching a little beneath the Pattaya paint to taste the “good” girl lurking underneath. You might just have the most exciting time of your visit. And at the very least you will be better prepared if you finally do meet a conventional “good” girl and have a chance to fulfill that fantasy too. Terence Doyle is author of Thailand Love Talk, a guide to farang / bar girl chat, published by Bangkok Book in English and Thai, price 295 B, available in Pattaya at DK Bookmart, Asia Books-Bookazine, B2S, Friendship and Villa Supermarkets, and some smaller outlets as well as online at www.bangkokbooks.com HOW TO TALK TO “GOOD” THAI GIRLS | 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. 46
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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 St.Andrews Hill Designer: Desmond Muirhead Course: 18 Holes 7,777 yards Par 74 A visually stunning & sweeping layout that ranks among the best courses in Thailand offers golfers a unique chance to play St.Andrews 2 signature Par 6’s that weigh in at 855 & 857 yards respectively. Every hole demands a new challenge to golfers & careful course management is a must to come out a winner here. Certainly not for the high handicapper. Golf Carts Compulsory Facilities include a large clubhouse with German, Korean, Thai and Japanese Restaurants, swimming pool, tennis courts, massage, spa, sauna and driving range.. A new 80 room hotel is now open which compliments the Resort very nicely. 58
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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 60
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HEALTH AND FITNESS A healthy lifestyle can be achieved anywhere in the world and Pattaya is certainly one of the most popular places people choose. Thailand has a tropical climate and is therefore ideal for the pursuit of outdoor activities: volleyball, soccer, sailing plus many more. However, for and in indoor healthy lifestyle, Pattaya is also among the best and the vast number of 5 star health massage organisations, beauty parlours, plastic surgery clinics, spas and fitness centre mean that Pattaya really is the place to improve your overall health and look. Many people now choose to partake of the various treatments from facials, to waxing and detox to botox in order to gain that healthier looking body and due to the current price of treatments in many western countries, Thailand has found itself an entire new market in patients arriving for plastic surgery treatment and general medical operations which in their own country would cost much more than locally in Thailand. 62
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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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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. 90
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Emerald Palace ~
• 60 studio units, 17 one bedroom units and 2 two bedroom units • Starting at 28,000 baht per Sq/m • Stunning sea views, only 500 meters from the Beach • Wood flooring, upvc windows, fitness centre, outdoor pool & sauna www.emerald-palace.com
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CS 418. SUPER ECONOMY CONDOS FOR SALE IN JOMTIEN. DEALS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE THAI AND FOREIGN QUOTAS. 36 M2 ONE BEDROOM, ONE SHOWER, FITTED KITCHEN, WARDROBE, TV DISPLAY UNIT AND AN AIR CONDITIONER. THEY COME FURNISHED APART FROM LINEN, CURTAINS AND UTENSILS. THAI QUOTA PRICE FROM 1,190,000 BAHT WITH AN EASY PAYMENT PLAN. SUPERB BUILDING WITH FULL AMENITIES.
HR 387. AN EXCELLENT 2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM BUNGALOW FOR LONG TERM RENT. LOCATED CLOSE TO SIAM COUNTRY CLUB ROAD IN A NICE VILLAGE WITH SERVICES. THE HOUSE HAS A DECENT KITCHEN, AIR CONDITIONING, WELL DECORATED AND FURNISHED AND A NEAT GARDEN AND OUT DOOR SITTING AREA. CONVENIENT FOR THE CITY, INDUSTRIAL PARKS AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS. GREAT AT 20,000 PM.
HS 976. THIS DELIGHTFUL END UNIT TOWN HOUSE COMES WITH OWNER FINANCE OR DISCOUNT. LOCATED CLOSE TO TOWN IN A VERY SECURE AND WELL MAINTAINED VILLAGE WITH FIRST CLASS SERVICES. 2 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, AIR CONDITIONING, NICE FURNITURE, A SMART KITCHEN AND AN OFFICE SUITE. OVERALL AN EXCELLENT PACKAGE WITH THE ADDED BENEFIT OF INTEREST FREE FINANCE. 2.6 MILLION BAHT.
HS 1049. THIS IS A REAL TREAT. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, A FULL KITCHEN, AIR CONDITIONING AND TO BE SOLD PART FURNISHED. LOCATED IN SIAM COUNTRY CLUB ROADS BEST KEPT VILLAGE WITH FULL SERVICES AND SECURITY. THIS IS A REAL QUALITY HOME SUITABLE FOR A RETIREE OR SOMEONE WORKING AS THE INDUSTRIAL PARKS AND SCHOOLS ARE CLOSE BY. VERY SENSIBLY PRICED AT 4 MILLION BAHT.
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