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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NIGHTLIFE GUIDE
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MASSAGE IN A BOTTLE
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KOH CHANG
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IS THERE TOO MUCH TO DO IN PATTAYA? 48 ACTIVITIES GUIDE
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GOLF GUIDE
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ACCOMMODATION
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
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SERVICES GUIDE
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SHOPPING GUIDE
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VISA INFORMATION
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REAL ESTATE GUIDE
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The Pattaya Guide is a monthly publication which is on display in many hotels, shopping centre’s, restaurants and entertainment venues throughout Pattaya, Jomtien and Naklua. Created & Published by: The Pattaya Guide Company Limited, 482/14 Moo 10, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150 Email or Call us if you would like to be added to our distribution list Telephone: 085 945 9689 Email: thepattayaguide@gmail.com All contents of this guide are the copyright of The Pattaya Guide Company Ltd, all rights reserved. Reproduction, use of editorials and use of pictures in any manner is prohibited without written permission of The Pattaya Guide Co Ltd.
HISTORY OF PATTAYA Pattaya - Thailand’s capital of fun is a popular resort on the North Gulf Coast of Eastern Thailand, 150 km south-east of Bangkok. Once a sleepy fishing town, Pattaya first boomed as an R & R spot during the Vietnam War and has been a popular tourism destination ever since. Currently, Pattaya is booming and the opening of the Suvarnabhumi Airport has made visiting easier than ever. Pattaya is popular not only as a beach resort and for its entertainment, nightlife and shopping, but also for the broad selection of recreational activities it caters for, from golf and horseback riding to bungee jumping, karting and shooting - not to mention a wide variety of watersports such as scuba diving, jet-skiing, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and 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
AA (Alcoholics anonymous)
084 564 8479
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 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.
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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
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3rd Road
Tesco Lotus
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Soi 1
Police Box
Big C
Best
Bierfest
To Naklua
Sanctuary of Truth
P.I. Hospital Garden Sea View
1 Woodland
Asiawan Resort Garden Cliff
Long Beach Garden
The Palm
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Amari Dusit
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Soi Nern Pl ub wan
Bus Station to Northern Thailand
Fairways Golf Range & Resort
Sukhumvit Road Newspaper Direct
Big Banner
Foodland
Soi Bongkot
Pattaya Memorial
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Soi Lenkee
Witherspoons Soi Diana
Soi Boukhao Murphys Law
Soi Chaiyapoon
TOT Telephone
Central Pattaya Road
Big C
LK Metro
Kilkenny
Champagne
Take It Easy
Key Visa
2nd Road
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Tops 5
6 Soi Yodsak
Siam Country Club
Pussy Cat
Beast Bar
Central Festival
Police Box Alibaba
The Sportsman
Tequila Reef
Nova Lodge
Five Star Visa Runs
Police Station 7
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Beach Road
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Soi Wat Tham Samakkee
Highway Police Station
Ornate Plaster
Soi Khaotalo
JOMTIEN MAP Police Box
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Big C
Outlet Mall
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Adventure Divers
Soi Diam
Soi Yamoto Soi Post Office
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Swiss Food Spankys Agogo Sapphire Bada Bing Agogo Blues Alcatraz V2O Factory
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Tudor Court
Nova Ocean
:- Easy Kart Pattaya Diving & Fishing Amari Residences
Ialand View Sapphire Lodge
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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Soi Chaiyap
Royal Garden Welcome Jomtien
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Simon’s Fish & Chips
Winchester Club
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Grand Palace Hotel
Immigration
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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
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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. Nightlife Guide | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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GENTLEMENS CLUB OPEN 4PM - 2AM SAPPHIRE LODGE IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF SOI 4 OFF PRATUMNAK HILL
SAPPHIRE CLUB A Go Go
The Jewel of Pattaya’s Walking Street Sapphire Club has more than 60 dancers, showgirls and waitresses
Sapphire’s 2nd floor party room, private bar, pool table & sound system V.I.P. suite with hot tub, big-screen TV and champagnestem Sapphire Club A Go Go Soi 15, Walking Street, Open 9pm until 4am daily
Soi 15
Sapphire Club A Go Go
Walking Street
Robin’s Nest
Restaurant & Guesthouse Soi Diana (Just Off L.K. Metro)
038 720 194
Under New Management
Great food with weekly specials, ice cold beer & rooms available from only 500 baht a night
Potato, Vegetable & Egg Salad with Tomato & Herb Sauce F OF L % IA 50 EC Y SP IS UL Y H R L J DA H T HE AL ON WIT UC M VO
for 189 Baht
Soi Buakhao
L.K. Metro
Soi Diana Inn
Monday Special Pork Schnitzel
Great Food Friendly Staff Comfortable Rooms
Kiss Food
Second Road
Mike’s Shopping Mall
Beach Road
Web: www.robinsnestpattaya.com Email: robinsnestpattaya@yahoo.co.uk
Pattaya’s only real live blues & rock club with live bands 7 days a week
THE BLUES MACHINE with B.B.King award winning Snowman & USA's Tere Howard
THE ROCK MACHINE & THE ETERNITY ROCK BAND Pattaya’s hottest rock musicians
& “the Guitar King of Thailand”
Lam Morrison • Rock 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
BADA BING A Go Go
Bada Bing is the place to visit in Walking Street for sexy girls ice cold beers and great fun
Soi B.J.
Soi Happy
The Only Place To Be
Walking Street
Bada Bing A Go Go Soi B.J. Walking Street, Pattaya
60 bart for draft beer
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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
come & enjoy the fun
Soi 15 Temple
Pattaya 2nd Road
TuK Com
Every Tuesday & Friday
South Pattaya Road
Thai Market
Soi Buakhao
Friendship
with ice cold beers & friendly girls...
Jake’s Beer Bar Soi Buakhao
(just off the Thai Market)
Open From 1pm Till Late
Phone Jake: 084 386 7567
Come and enjoy a great night out
Come and drink with us, play pool or enjoy the football on our big TVs at Kilkenny bar and guesthouse!!!
www.kilkennypattaya.com
The Beast Pub & Restaurant Your Friendly Local Pub
Nongprue
SOI SIAM
Country Sauna Massage
Y CLUB COUNTR Kiss Food
Suthawas Temple
PATTAYA BY PASS
PATTAYA BY PASS
Central Rd
SUKHUMVIT ROAD
Come and enjoy a ice cold beer or enjoy a meal in our cosy restaurant
The Beast Pub & Restaurant
The Beast Pub & Restaurant Call: 083 588 0334 5/33, Moo7, Soi Siam Country Club, Pattaya
www.alcatrazpattayagogo.com
Alcatraz A GoGo bar was designed with a professional design team to make it ooze sensuality; an electrifying dance and music scene in Pattaya's Walking Street, world-renown for its GoGo bars
Walking Street: Between Soi 14 and 15 Pattaya Beach: 3 minutes walk / Jomtien Beach: 15 minutes taxi ride
REAL IRISH PUB & GUESTHOUSE
LAW
NEVER GOIN’ HOME • Central Location • Food • Free WiFi • Sports Bar • Hurling and Football Live • Open Late • Quality Rooms 500 baht + • Facebook / stevemurphyslaw
Murphy’s Law Soi LK Metro
Champagne a-Go-Go
Soi L.K. Metro
Soi Diana
Soi Buakhao
Pattaya 2nd Road
(just off Soi Buakhao) Kiss Restaurant
Open Until 5am Call: 084 100 9016 www.irishpubpattaya.com
Pisshead Irish Owner
Now Open 12 Noon Until 4am
Live Premiership Football Soi 15
Alcatraz A Go Go
Walking Street
See You There
081 687 1213
The Pussy Cat Club The Place To Come For The Greatest Fun Traditional Pub Grub Full English Breakfast 99 Baht 3 Course Sunday Roast 180-240 Baht Partys Catered for Serving From 8 am Till 5 pm
Sukhumvit Road Soi Nern Plub Vaan
The Pussy Cat Club 82/31-32 Soi Nern Plub Waan Samor Health Centre 089 930 5309
Norng Samor Health Centre
THE PUSSY CAT CLUB
DOOR 2 DOOR 2012 Menu
ORDER ON LINE - www.door2doorpattaya.com DOOR 2 DOOR NOW OPEN 11am UNTIL 3am
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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
The Beast Pub & Restaurant
North East Your Friendly Local Pub
Nongprue
SOI SIAM
Country Sauna Massage
Y CLUB COUNTR Kiss Food
Suthawas Temple
PATTAYA BY PASS
PATTAYA BY PASS
Central Rd
SUKHUMVIT ROAD
Come and enjoy a ice cold beer or enjoy a meal in our cosy restaurant
The Beast Pub & Restaurant
The Beast Pub & Restaurant Call: 083 588 0334 5/33, Moo7, Soi Siam Country Club, Pattaya
GUESS WRITER MASSAGE IN A BOTTLE I’m back in 1985 and I write to you from a parallel dimension. I just left the Garden of Eden massage parlor where khun Mai rearranged my spine and left me floating on a bed of rose petals…It felt a bit awkward the first time to undress in front of a total stranger and have jasmine oil spread where I normally put brut 33 and not possessing the torso of an Adonis (more like a doughnut) and with legs like Mr. Bean I stripped down ultra quick resulting in my toe nail getting caught in the gusset of my underpants and similar to hoping on a bed of hot coals I ended up performing a diving header through the curtains and into next doors booth …luckily it was empty and I managed to rectify the situation before my cute masseur returned. ‘are you ok she asked” …”yes” I grunted with my head buried in a pillow…with that she knelt down and began needing my back. I surveyed my location with revolving eyes like the organ player in Sparks .I was on a single bed draped in purple Thai silk with many scented candles flickering in the dim light, the air was sweet with joss ticks and gentle tones of Enya featuring some old monk rap/chanting in Latin not very oriental but soothing in its way. Massage first came to my attention at school when somebody asked if I wanted to see a book of Swedish massage…in fact Swedish massage is called classic massage in Stockholm, the name was invented by some French guy , anyway the book was full of hard core and not a masseur in sight, so when I first came to Thailand 25 years ago it took me 3 visits to pluck up the courage to go …and this is the tale …I had purposely picked a massage shop of high repute as many others offered extras …at first I wandered what it meant? Was it back walking whilst being fed grapes and copious goblets of asses milk, the lady at the desk told me it was 50 baht for 1 hour (1985). After 10 mins khun Mai removed the tea towel covering my bottom and began needing a large loaf well that’s what it felt like but after 5 mins I started to relax ..in fact too
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much! Suddenly out of the blue a loud rasp interrupted the flow of the music ….had the tape snagged no unfortunately my stomach had kicked out an unwanted guest ..after what seemed like 10 years of silence I apologized and told her it was a complement from where I came from… she giggled into her hands and said ‘no problem farang man do many time”..I said oh that’s ok then and let out the last post in D flat minor…after my derriere she moved onto my legs, I must admit I grimaced a bit as she dug her boney fingers into the back of my calf’s but being British I just clenched my teeth and my cheeks and stood the torture…’turn over please khun Simon” ..I turned trying to position the tea towel over my middle, I said “sorry this is my first massage so I’m a bit shy.. she smiled and pulled a bath sized towel over my waist… she then began to pull my toes off one by one…did the Thais learn this from the jap’s in the war… coz it bloody hurt…then up my shins and then my thighs skillfully reaching the tops and turning like a slalom skier at the critical moment. After 3 mins the obvious happened. I kept thinking NO NO quick think of Hattie Jakes naked…too late the flag pole was already raised... seeing this she swiftly moved onto my upper body and put so much oil on my chest I felt like a jar of mackerel …..then onto my arms and again pulling my fingers off she moved onto my head which was most relaxing.. in fact I nearly fell asleep until the music changed to the ACDC followed by 3 German customers being herded into the room …the smell of alcohol and tobacco filled the room and reminded me I needed a cool Singha. khun Mai finished off by chopping me up karate style.. I thanked her and hobbled off to the shower with no toes ….after the shower I walked down stairs to the other stares of waiting masseurs I felt myself going red I’m not sure why as I was as innocent as OJ Simpson, never the less I paid my baht over and bowed like a clock work Japanese businessman instead of offering the Thai Wi and then stealthy flung myself into a Tuk Tuk feeling worn out but strangely relaxed. Rgds sg
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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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INSPIRE-EMAGAZINE IS THERE TOO MUCH TO DO IN PATTAYA? BY INSPIRE-EMAGAZINE.COM I think the phrase ‘you can’t see the woods for the trees’ sums up Pattaya as it is crammed full of events every single day and night and often both tourist and expat miss out on some cracking events and activities as a result. But surely there can never be a case where there is too much to do, can there? Casing example, did you know there was a Land, Sea and Air weekend event being held just 20 minutes outside of Pattaya last month? It was for petrol heads everywhere, it was fantastic, yet when this avid reporter went to the event there was not a foreigner in site. Example number two, at the end of May, Leicester City football club, a professional club playing just one league below the English Premiership, was in Pattaya playing Pattaya United in a friendly match. Bet you didn’t know that? When it comes to marketing Pattaya, Thailands tourist authority and City Hall have recently shifted from ‘City of Variety’ to ‘Definitely More’ in its strap line that continues with its theme that underpins this towns broad appeal and spectrum of things to do. The risk, though, is that by being a ‘Jack of all trades’ the city ends up being ‘Masters on none’ because it attempts to showcase everything and that could be a risky strategy, as the consumer ends up a little confused by it all. It does sound a little peculiar to suggest that a city that has it
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all, could by virtue lose out to other tourist areas, but it’s worth considering and taking seriously. Focus and keeping it simple has always been a winning formula, whatever your business. For all of us that have discovered Pattaya, then we can only consider ourselves somewhat spoilt and very lucky. You can have your mad nights out or you can have an evening of fine dining, you can enjoy your water sports or just chill out on the beach - the list, and polarization of examples, goes on. Pattaya Guide ends up taking on a huge responsibility to showcase just how much there is to do and tell us all when and where, and I am pleased to say it does a very good job. So whatever you plan on doing over the next few days, just remember the depth of activities and events there are to do here. Why not try something different and find out for yourself just how Pattaya offers ‘definitely more’.
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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. 52
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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 Eastern Star Country Club Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr. Course: 18 Holes 7134 yards Par 72 The eighteen holes are beautifully carved out of a coconut palm plantation, and gently wind through the lovely residential areas of Eastern Star Resort. The gently undulating fairways and greens feature 65 bunkers, 11 lakes and more than 2000 coconut palm trees. The unique on course bird houses not only represent yardage distances but also home to many species of exotic birds that live on the golf course. Facilities include a luxurious clubhouse, lounge bar with Thai and International Restaurant, swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness centre, driving range and Conference centre. 60
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ACCOMMODATION For those who are not familiar with the Pattaya and Jomtien geography, the South and Central Pattaya located hotels are the ones to chose if you are looking to be in the centre of the “action”. Lots of restaurants, bars, shopping etc. For those looking for perhaps a quieter night’s sleep, choose North Pattaya or Naklua, where there are several quality hotels down by the beach at Wongamat. If you really want to get out the city, then stay at Jomtien. The beach is better than that in Pattaya and it is easy to travel to Pattaya for evenings by taking one of the many “baht buses” which congregate at several points along the Beach Road. The Pattaya Guide Recommends - Sandy Springs Hotel, Soi 13 Room range from 1200 (Basic room) - 2500 (Superior Suite) The hotel is very clean, the staff are excellent and is you will struggle to find better value for money elsewhere in Pattaya. Call 038 414 752-8 Accommodation | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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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. 66
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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. 68
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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. Central Festival Soi 9 Beach Road, next to the police station (you can’t miss it) Mike Shopping Mall is on Beach Road between Soi 11 and Soi 12 Modern City is on Beach Road between Soi 11 and Soi 12 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). Big C Extra 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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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 Visa Information | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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country. The holder may then return to the Kingdom and will obtain a second 60 day ‘permission to stay‘ stamp which can also be extended and then the holder must leave. After the stipulated number of entries the visa is ‘used’. Single entry non-immigrant visa will permit the holder a 90 day ‘permission to stay’ stamp. This visa can be extended up to one year for specific reasons and with the required documentation. Multi-entry non-immigrant visa will permit the holder a 90 day ‘permission to stay’ stamp upon entry. Each time the holder enters the Kingdom whilst the visa is valid, he/she will obtain a further 90 day ‘permission to stay stamp’. Such visas can be issued for students/work/family etc., but normally require supporting documentation. This visa can also be extended up to one year for specific reasons and with the required documentation. Although most multi-entry non-immigrant visas are obtained in your home country they may also be obtained from some Royal Thai embassies outside your home country, if you can provide evidence of your marriage to a Thai citizen (marriage certificate) or support of a Thai citizen. 12 month extension to a non-immigrant visa: If you are holding a nonimmigrant visa, you have the option of extending this by 12 months based on either retirement (50 years old or over) or support to a Thai citizen, work, education and the like. This may only be accomplished at an immigration office inside the Kingdom and certain criteria has to be met. If you are residing in the Kingdom under and extension to a non-immigrant visa and wish to leave the Kingdom at any time, then you will need to obtain a re-entry permit to avoid losing the extension and having to re-apply. If you are residing in the Kingdom under an extension to a non-immigrant visa it is a legal requirement that the holder reports current address to an immigration office using form TM.47 (in person or by registered mail) every 90 days. Re-entering the Kingdom is the equivalent of a 90 day report. If you are in possession of a valid tourist visa or a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp and qualify for an extension of stay and plan on doing so you may be
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REAL ESTATE GUIDE More than one hundred new housing or condominium development projects are currently underway in the Pattaya and Jomtien districts. Many of these projects are aimed at the “higher end� market. Properties offering large spacious accommodation some with private swimming pools, top end air conditioning units, Jacuzzis etc. These properties are typically around the 8-25 million price range and many represent very good value for money. One of the more up and coming development areas is just south of Jomtien, where several developers are now constructing projects near to the beach at Bang Sare and Baan Amphur. Because of the local laws in Thailand with regard to property ownership by foreigners, condominiums are still as popular as ever with something in the region of 5,000 condominium units currently in construction. Some of the better quality condos are La Royale, Northshore and North Point. However, it is possible to find cheaper units especially in South Pattaya and Jomtien. If you are thinking of a permanent move to Thailand remember to do your homework and seek a reputable real Estate Agent. 90
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