CONTENTS HISTORY OF PATTAYA
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LEARNING THAI
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USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
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GETTING AROUND
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PATTAYA MAP
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JOMTIEN MAP
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GOOD FOOD GUIDE
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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.
NIGHTLIFE GUIDE
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KOH CHANG
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ACTIVITIES GUIDE
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GOLF GUIDE
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ACCOMMODATION
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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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LEARNING THAI Always use
“KRUP” (for men)
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“KA” (for women)
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KHORB KHUN
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Thank you Hello & Goodbye Goodbye See you again Good luck How are you? I am fine What is your name? My name is It’s ok I don’t want any don’t have any money Where are you going? I don’t believe you
NUENG SONG SAM
SAWAT-DEE
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SEE
LA-GON
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HAR
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HOK
LAO JER GUN
Seven
JED
SABAI DEE MAI
Eight
BAD
SABAI DEE
Nine
GAO
CHOK DEE
KHUN CHUE ARIA
SIB
Ten
PHOM CHUE.
Eleven
SIB ET
MAI BEN RAI
Twelve
SIB SONG
Thirteen
SIB SAM
MAI OW KHRAP/KA MAI MEE DTUNG
14 = 10 + 4
BAI NAI?
SIB SEE
15 = 10 + 5
SIB HA
MAI CHUE
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YEE SIB
JING
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YEE SIB ET
Expensive/Cheap
PANG/TOOK
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YEE SIB SONG
Sorry
KHOR THOT
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YEE SIB SAM
Really
(you will say it when you want to interrupt someone, when you want to pass by someone or when you do something wrong) Sorry
SIA JAI
(In this case it means a different thing. Like if someone died or got hurt, you say “phom di chan sia jai” which means “I am sorry”) 6
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24 = 20 + 4
YEE SIB SEE
25 = 20 + 5
YEE SIB HA
100 200 1,000 2,000 10,000
NUENG ROI SONG ROI NUENG PUN SONG PUN NUENG MUNG
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS Pattaya City Phone Center
1337
Emergencies Police Emergency
191
Sawang Boriboon Foundation
038 222 474
1669
Tourist Police
038 425 937
1155
Pattaya Immigration
038 410 24
Police Station (Pattaya)
038 420 802-5
Police Station (Jomtien)
038 232 330-1
Police Station (Banglamung)
038 221 331
Fire Brigade (Pattaya)
038 425 943
Fire Brigade (Naklua)
038 221 000
Hospital (Bangkok- Pattaya) Hospital (Banglamung)
038 429 244
Hospital (Pattaya International)
038 428 374-5
Hospital (Pattaya Memorial)
038 488 777
199 1719
Transport Bus Station (to Bangkok)
038 429 877
Pattaya Railway Station
038 429 285
U-Tapao Airport
038 245 593-5
Bangkok Airways
038 412 382
Thai Airways International
038 425 934-7
Suvarnabhumi Airport Phone Centre 021 321 888 Please text any useful phone numbers that you come across to 0859 459 689 Useful Phone Numbers | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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GETTING AROUND Pattaya is a very easy city to get around although the busy traffic causes frequent hold-ups at peak times (07:00 – 09:00 and 15:00 – 18:30), particularly on the major roads. Unusually, for Thailand, there are no tuk-tuks in Pattaya, so everyone usually gets around on the baht-buses (songtaews) or on motorbike taxis. There are literally hundreds of both all over Pattaya. MOTORBIKE TAXIS Motorbike taxis are a way of life in Pattaya. They are your best bet of getting around if you want to get somewhere quickly or conveniently, particularly at busy times. On every corner in Pattaya, no matter how small the Soi (street), you will find a gathering of motorbike taxis. They are operate 24 hours a day 7 days per week and provide a very convenient service. However, this option is not for the faint-hearted and can be dangerous. These guys, and the occasional lady will take you anywhere but agree on a price first! RENTING CARS AND MOTORBIKES Another practical way to get around Pattaya is by renting a motorbike. Most people simply don’t have the nerve to tackle the traffic and bizarre driving habits here, but if you do, renting a motorbike is your best option for getting around Pattaya. You can rent a motorbike for around 200 baht a day or cheaper for longer periods. There are scooter type bikes which are actually extremely easy to ride, with no clutch when changing gears, and very reliable, larger motorbikes are freely available as well, but obviously more expensive. 8
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In Thailand it is illegal to ride a motorbike or to be a passenger without a helmet, to ride with more than two passengers, to undertake in traffic, to go the wrong way down one-way streets, to exceed the speed limit, or, to jump red lights, which means very little to anyone in Thailand and driving habits here are dreadful. If you decide to rent a motorbike, make sure your medical insurance is up-to-date as accidents here are a daily occurrence. Cars can be hired too, but driving them in and around the city is likely to be a frustrating experience, particularly at school times, market days, rush hours and on Sukhumvit Road. There are many car rental companies around the city with prices starting at around 500 baht a day for the older cars, to a more realistic 1200+ baht for more modern or four wheel drive vehicles. WARNING… Driving habits in Thailand are appalling and most drivers are quite irresponsible and ignore simple safety rules. In contrast to the Thai’s usual polite and peaceful behaviour, they become quite inconsiderate behind the wheel. Be very wary of your speed and always look out for bad drivers, Pattaya is full of them. Unlike many Western countries, it’s very easy to pass a driving test here, so many drivers have little or no experience of driving either in town or on main roads. Many simply don’t have a licence at all or any awareness of road rules. Be prepared at any time for other drivers to suddenly pull out in front of you without even looking, stop without warning, overtake dangerously (and on the inside) and ignore motorcyclists. Some people just stop and park where it suits them, weave through the traffic with a death wish, ride the wrong way up the road into oncoming traffic and more. Do pay careful attention and drive conservatively. Accidents are regular in Pattaya and when they do occur, the offender is usually reluctant to accept any responsibility, should the worst happen however, the Pattaya police and ambulance services are exceptionally good, as well as being very quick to the scene. getting around | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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PATTAYA MAP
Mini Siam
Police Box
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To Chonburi & Ba H Bangkok Pattaya
Air Con Bus Station to BBK
North Pattaya Road
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3rd Road
Tesco Lotus
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Soi 1
Police Box
Big C
Best To Naklua
Sanctuary of Truth
Drum & Monkey
P.I. Hospital
Garden Sea View
1 Woodland
Asiawan Resort Garden Cliff
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Long Beach Garden
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Amari Dusit
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Soi Nern Pl ub wan
Siam Country Club
Bus Station to Northern Thailand
Fairways Golf Range & Resort
Sukhumvit Road Newspaper Direct
Big Banner
Foodland
Soi Bongkot
X-Zyte Disco
Soi Boukhao
Soi Lenkee
Soi Chaiyapoon
Witherspoons
Murphy’s Law
Pattaya Memorial
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Soi Diana
TOT Telephone
Central Pattaya Road
Carrefour
LK Metro Slices Pizza
Take It Easy
2nd Road
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Tops 6 Soi Yodsak
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Central Festival
Police Box Alibaba
The Sportsman
Tequila Reef
Nova Lodge
Police Station 8 9
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Five Star Visa Runs
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Beach Road
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Pattaya Beach :- Real Estate
:- Shopping
:- Restaurant & Bar
:- Services
:- Activities
H :- Hospital :- Hotel
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Soi Khaotalo
Highway Police Station
Soi Wat Tham Samakkee
JOMTIEN MAP Police Box
P Police BoxTesco Lotus
Big C
Outlet Mall
Ornate Plaster
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Adventure Divers
Thai Decor Manhattans
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Soi Yamoto Soi Post Office
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City Garden Resort
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Soi Buakhao
CafĂŠ des Amis
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Tudor Court
Swiss Food
Post V2O
Walkin g Teazers
Blues Factory :- Easy Kart
Street
Siam Bayshore Utopia Mountian Beach
Ialand View
Asia Pattaya
Royal Cliff Sheraton Cosy Beach
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Pattaya Bay
Soi Norng Kraborg
Soi Chaiyapruk 2 To Rayong, Sattahip & U-Tapao Airport
Sukhumvit Road Underwater World
o at Bo Soi W Winchester Club
East Furniture & Interiors
Post Office
Welcome Jomtien
Grand Palace Hotel
Immigration
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Simon’s Fish & Chips
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Royal Garden
Bus to Bangkok
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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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Restaurant, Bistro & Hotel Soi Diamond 175/29-31 Beside DIAMOND HOTEL Swiss Pizzeria & Café South Pattaya 20160 Tel 038 423 504 www.swissfood.net RESTAURANT
seit / since 1985 in Pattaya
Käse-& Fleischfondues Cheese & Beeffondues Raclette Feine/Fine Steaks Auserlesene Weine Selected Wines Hausgemachte Pizza bis 3 Uhr in der Früh Home made Pizza till 3 AM
Echte Schweizer Küche mit täglich wechselnden Menüs Grosses Salatbüffet und Tagessuppe bei allen Gerichten inbegriffen! Real authentic Swiss Kitchen with daily menu's Huge salad buffet and soup are included in our dishes
Zimmer mit allem Komfort Kurz - und Lang Zeit Miete Dachterrasse mit Jacuzzi Nicely furnished rooms for short and long time stay Roof Top Suite with Jacuzzi
FEATURES EVENTS
Traditional Pub Fayre & Thai Food Ice Cold Draught & Bottle Beers Extensive Wine List Happy Hour Daily 11am - 6pm Free Slate-Bed Pool Table For Home Deliveries Fully Air-conditioned Please Call Door 2 Door 038 720 222 Smoke Free Environment Live Sport on Big Screen LCD TV’s Regular Golf Tournaments Pub Quiz Thursday begins 9pm
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
Soi Diana Opposite Areca Lodge Hotel
For Delivery Call Door Door
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038 720 222
● Full
English Breakfast & great food served all day sport on big lcd tv's ● Free WiFi ● Pool table ● Good music every day ● Voted best bar in Naklua ● Ice cold beers & ciders ● Irish owner ● Sexy Ladies ● Happy hour 9am till 8pm ● Thursday Quiz night ● Bar newly refurbished ● Party Catering service ● Live
Call: 082 218 3448 - E-mail: niall.pts@live.com
North Pattaya Road
Drum & Monkey
Naklua Road Best Supermarket
m Fo & r S Mo al nk e ey
2nd Road
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Beach Road
DAIRY’S OF A THAI FINANCIAL ADVISER Hello sexy man, where u go ? I love u long time, my name CON..I wanna take care u, I no care u money, I love u in your singa vest, i no worry u 62, bald, pum boy with the dress sense of ting tong man… please help me… my grandma so sick, my buffalo big sick, my whole village velly sick… of me… that’s why they send me get old ugly fat farang with big ATM card and the brains of a wocking horse… I only have 3 babies and a stupid little yappy dog but no worry they stay with papa in the big house u gonna build for family in Buriram…please buy me gold… maybe a 3 baht chain, only 150,000… not big money for u… don’t you know all farang are millyon air… when we mally u can build 6 bed house with swim nin pool… and I can do nothing all day except eat and shop and you can let me drive your extortionately over priced BMW… sorry I must go out now and send 20 emails all the same to the dumb ass farang who will work hard and send me 50% of there salaries believing i am more faithful than lassie… all sound familiar…? Having lived here now for 12 years I still find it amazing that the above still happens, OK most farang now have wised up to the bar girl sting but some still melt like a Svensons Sundae on Dolly Partons chest when they are introduced to their new investment consultant… So why does it still happen!… Do these people not have mirrors in their 24
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hotel bathroom’s… Does the sun and San Miguel cloud there rationality… OK I suppose if you were Brad Pit you wouldn’t need a 20 something size 6 as you could have Angelina Jolie, but for the average Joe i can see the appeal of the local talent but choose wisely… Maybe adopt the attitude of a sweet shop owner, pix and mix, don’t eat the same candy everyday… Matrimony warning For the over 40 over here divorcee who swarms to the extreme city … don’t sell your soul… and don’t sell your house… to come live here… so listen Mr first timer to Thailand… a bit of friendly advise, believe me you will very fortunate to find a real cutie who is interested in you for being you. Try the blind school. Ok So lets say I’m wrong and you fall in love and all is well in Slyland, then after being ripped off by a cheap pattaya tv add for visa’s to the uk you decide to return home… and remember if i dont get you happiness i dont want your money! Ok its Saturday night in Manchester, you took your 21 year old black widow back a year ago to a life of kebabs and coronation street… You return from the footie… the conversation reads… wife… ”hello darling good game? here’s your g&t what would you like for dinner? shall I put Mozart’s 5th on while you relax, then we can go to that new french restaurant in Piccadilli”… ”oh i saw on the news that there was a demonstration in Salford about the austerity cuts, do you thing the government will rethink Dairy’s of a Thai financial adviser | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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its strategy”?… ”please excuse me Darling whilst I slip into my cocktail dress’… Errrrrrrrr DON’T THINK SO… more like… ”where u go… cheap charlie… I bored mak mak no like angit… no like food, no like weather, no like tv and no like you… you try to counter lovingly… ”look darling I bought you some Rochdale market channel no 5… and a bucket of rotten fish while we watch dvd’s of the ashes, she reply’s… I no want, I want tv channel no 7… I no want stupid game, I want play high low with mamasan and only clicket i like is fried. …oh and tonight you wear the f*******gas mask and stockings. So look if you just wanna a trophy to take home best go play golf at phoenix… you might be thinking who the hell is this bloke to tell me what to do… and yes 90% of you are correct but that still leaves the Thai virgin holiday maker who will still ignore this advise and enter the rocky road to ruin. Remember If your gonna dance with the devil WEAR TIGHT UNDERPANTS Brgds SG 26
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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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Live Premiership Football
Soi 15
Alcatraz A Go Go
Walking Street
See You There
Pattaya’s only real live blues & rock club with live bands 7 days a week
THE BLUES MACHINE THE ROCK MACHINE with B.B.King award winning featuring Pattaya’s hottest Snowman & the fabulous Mary rock musicians & “the Guitar King of Thailand”
Lam Morrison
• Ladies Nights & Bikers Nights • Blues & Rock Jam Nights • Great Video D.J. • Friendly Hassle Free Staff • The Perfect Place For Couples & Singles Soi Lucky Star, Off Walking Street www.thebluesfactorypattaya.com
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
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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
UTOPIA ROCK HOUSE Presents
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SOI HAPPY
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SOI DIAMOND
info: 087 106 3576 www.climaxpattaya.com Here!! UTOPIA
WALKING STREET
Soi Happy
Happy A Go Go
Walking Street TEAZERS
IRISH PUB & GUESTHOUSE
LAW
NEVER GOIN’ HOME • Massive Food Selection• Live Sports on Big TV’s • Free WiFi Internet • Guest House • Great Music • Fully Stocked Bar • Pool Table & Competitions • Twinned with Jack Spratts in Cork, Ireland
Murphy’s Law Soi LK Metro
Soi L.K. Metro
Soi Diana
Soi Buakhao
Pattaya 2nd Road
(just off Soi Buakhao) Kiss Restaurant
Open Until 5am
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Phone: 084 100 9016
Pisshead Irish Owner
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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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. 40
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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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The Faces Of Songkran
LITTLE JOHNNY EARS
Little Johnny’s neighbors had a baby. Unfortunately, the baby was born without ears. When the mother and new baby came home from the hospital, Johnny’s family was invited over to see the baby. Before they left their house, Little Johnny’s dad had a talk with him and explained that the baby had no ears. His dad also told him that if he so much as mentioned anything about the baby’s missing ears or even said the word “ears” he would get the spanking of his life when they came back home. Little Johnny told his dad he understood completely. When Johnny looked in the crib he said, “What a beautiful baby.” The mother said, “Why, thank you, Little Johnny.” Johnny said, “He has beautiful little feet and beautiful little hands, a cute little nose and really beautiful eyes. Can he see?” “Yes”, the mother replied, “we are so thankful; the Doctor said he will have 20/20 vision.” “That’s great,” said Little Johnny, “’cuz he’d be shit-outta-luck if he needed glasses. HOME EARLY
Little Johnny burst through the front door with a smile on his face. Surprised that Johnny was home so early, his mother asked, “Why are you home from school so early?” Johnny answered, “I was the only one who could answer a question.” “Oh, really? What was the question?” his mother asked. “Who threw the eraser at the teacher?” COOKIES
Tell me something,” asked Freddie, “how many cookies can you eat on an empty stomach, Little Johnny?” Little Johnny scratched his lizard pecker head and said, “Well, five, I think.” Wrong,” said Jon. “You 46
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can only eat just one. After that, your stomach isn’t empty any more! Gotcha!” Little Johnny was impressed so he decided to pull the joke on his sister, Judi, when he got home. Hey, Sis, how many cookies can you eat on an empty stomach?” Judi thought for a minute or two (it takes awhile to get those two brain cells to fire together) and said, “Two.” Little Johnny was dejected. “Aw, if you’d said *five* I had a great joke for you!” 2ND GRADE
Little Johnny’s 2nd-grade teacher was quizzing them on the alphabet. Johnny,” she says, “what comes after ‘O’?” Johnny says, “God, I’m coming!!” HOMEWORK HELP
”Dad,” said Little Johnny, “I’m late for football practice. Would you please do my homework for me? ”The father said irately, “Son, it just wouldn’t be right.” “That’s okay,” replied Little Johnny, “but you could at least give it a try, couldn’t you?” PISTOL
The teacher once asked the class to make a sentence with the phrase pistol too. Timmy raised his hand, and after being recognized said, “The lone Ranger tamed the wild west with his faithful Indian companion and his pistol too.” Very good says the teacher. Little Johnny raised his hand, and after being called on said, “Down at our house we make home-brew, drink till twelve, and piss till two.” More jokes next month! Little Johnny | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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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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Course of the Month Green Valley Country Club Designer: Peter Thomson & Michael Wolveridge Course: 18 Holes Par 72 This Links style course is set on a gently rolling landscape skillfully crafted into the natural terrain of rocky crops and giant boulders, hard water courses and colourful flora. This course will be sure to entertain both high and low handicappers. A pleasure to play anytime of the year. Facilities include a large clubhouse incorporating Korean, Japanese, German and Thai restaurants, swimming pool, massage room, pro shop and driving range. A new 80 room Hotel is now open.
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The Links Hotel and Restaurant is based on the belief that our customers needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire staff is committed to meeting those needs
Our room rates start from 400 baht to 650 baht depending on size room and daily or monthly rate. The golf group will depart The Links Hotel at 0930 every Tuesday and Thursday for golf. You can sign up before hand or arrive the day of golf. Contact Russell at 0847824582. We can also book and run private party trips for visitors and hotel guests. Price will include, room, transportation pick up from and to the airport, transportation to and from the golf course each day, and golf green, caddy and cart fees. Email us at INFO@thelinks.biz for more information. Our restaurant is brand new and spotlessly clean.With seating for more than 40 diners, it is perfect for pre-golf breakfast and a few cold beers after the game. Our menu has been specially made to try to cater for everyone. With a large breakfast menu, great burgers and sandwiches and some of the favorite western main courses including BBQ Ribs, Norwegian Cod & Chips and a selection of mouth watering steaks. Visit our website for full menu listings..www.thelinks.biz The Links Hotel 316/145-146 Soi Buakhow Pattaya Chonburi Thailand 20260 Email us at INFO@thelinks.biz for any questions. Call Russell at 0847824582 locally for reservations or golf Website: www.thelinks.biz
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country. The holder may then return to the Kingdom and will obtain a second 60 day ‘permission to stay‘ stamp which can also be extended and then the holder must leave. After the stipulated number of entries the visa is ‘used’. Single entry non-immigrant visa will permit the holder a 90 day ‘permission to stay’ stamp. This visa can be extended up to one year for specific reasons and with the required documentation. Multi-entry non-immigrant visa will permit the holder a 90 day ‘permission to stay’ stamp upon entry. Each time the holder enters the Kingdom whilst the visa is valid, he/she will obtain a further 90 day ‘permission to stay stamp’. Such visas can be issued for students/work/family etc., but normally require supporting documentation. This visa can also be extended up to one year for specific reasons and with the required documentation. Although most multi-entry non-immigrant visas are obtained in your home country they may also be obtained from some Royal Thai embassies outside your home country, if you can provide evidence of your marriage to a Thai citizen (marriage certificate) or support of a Thai citizen. 12 month extension to a non-immigrant visa: If you are holding a nonimmigrant visa, you have the option of extending this by 12 months based on either retirement (50 years old or over) or support to a Thai citizen, work, education and the like. This may only be accomplished at an immigration office inside the Kingdom and certain criteria has to be met. If you are residing in the Kingdom under and extension to a non-immigrant visa and wish to leave the Kingdom at any time, then you will need to obtain a re-entry permit to avoid losing the extension and having to re-apply. If you are residing in the Kingdom under an extension to a non-immigrant visa it is a legal requirement that the holder reports current address to an immigration office using form TM.47 (in person or by registered mail) every 90 days. Re-entering the Kingdom is the equivalent of a 90 day report. If you are in possession of a valid tourist visa or a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp and qualify for an extension of stay and plan on doing so you may be
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FIVE STAR VISA RUNS LAUNCHES ITS’ ONLINE BOOKING SERVICE Pattaya’s premier border run service, Five Star Visa Runs, have just added another “string to their bow.”Five Star visa runs have now launched their online booking service.The idea behind offering the online service is to enable the Five Star customer the flexibility and choice of where and when they want to book. Online payments are submitted to PAYSBUY, an internet banking account (a lot like PAYPAL), ensuring a secure transaction, taking away the worry of booking over the internet. At Five Star, customer service is of the utmost concern. By now offering the online service, Five Star is hoping to enhance an already faultless border run visa service. How it works is the customer goes online and registers their Five Star account. Click on the BOOK NOW button at the top of the page, this will bring up three sections on the page to be filled in.
· Current Visa information. · Required Visa information · Your personal information. Fill these three sections with all the required information, press the CONTINUE BOOKING button at the bottom of the page and a representative of Five Star Visa Runs will get back to immediately. If booking out of office hours you will get a reply the following working day. The office hours are 10:00am -19:30pm For more information on:
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permitted to change to a non-immigrant visa at an immigration office inside Thailand. This change of ‘status’ has certain restrictions depending on your particular circumstances therefore you should check with an officer first. LIST OF VISA EXEMPT COUNTRIES (SEPTEMBER 2010): Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Brunei, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United Kingdom. IMPORTANT NOTES 1. Always check the stamp that the immigration officer gives you. If the officer gets your stamp wrong you may have to return to your port of entry 2. Check your passport and make sure you know when you need to leave Thailand. You can contact 5 star Visa Runs and we will log you into our computer and remind you 7 days before your visa expires as part of our service. 3. Never work in Thailand without a work permit. Even if you are not getting paid, you still need a work permit because you are taking a job from a Thai national. 4. You can convert your 30-day visa exempt stamp to a Non-immigrant Visa by going to Immigration with the proper documents and 21 day stay remaining, meaning you have up to 9 days after your entry. Application fee THB 2000.Please note that your passport needs to remain valid for at least another six months for any visa applications. 5. Overstay charges are currently THB 500 per day to a maximum of THB 20,000. 6. The information given above is for guideline purposes only. Each individuals circumstances may differ greatly depending on your age, financial position, what port of entry you use, what country you are from, what embassy you are visiting, what you are doing here and of course how long you have been here and, remember the final decision on visa application/issue or entry into the Kingdom will always be at the discretion of the immigration officer. 7. For full information please read the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website
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SHOPPING GUIDE Pattaya has numerous large malls, small malls, supermarkets, bazaar-style markets, and thousands of other shops. Expect to find plenty of clothes shops and coffee shops but do not expect to find variety as most shops are selling the same things. Pattaya actually has a long way to go to catch up with Bangkok for variety and volume of shops but it is trying with several new shopping centres opening in recent years, and there is a lot more to come. Bargaining is a way of life here but don’t worry if you don’t know your Thai numbers as most shop keepers will carry a calculator to show the price. As a general rule what ever their first price is, half it and you will be closer to what they are actually willing to sell the item for. If you are not happy then simply walk away as the shop keeper down the street will be selling the same thing. Try to have some fun when bargaining because if the shop keeper likes you they may give you a better price and never get aggressive, it doesn’t pay.
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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. 80
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