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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KOH CHANG & KOH LARN
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GUEST WRITER
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PAGS
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GUEST WRITER
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ACTIVITIES GUIDE
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GOLF GUIDE
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
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SHOPPING GUIDE
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SERVICES 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
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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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Best To Naklua Tiffany’s Show
Sanctuary of Truth
P.I. Hospital Garden Sea View
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Asiawan Resort Garden Cliff
Long Beach Garden
The Palm
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Siam Country Club
Bus Station to Northern Thailand
Sukhumvit Road Newspaper Direct Foodland
Legends Easy Corner Bar
Booze Lounge
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Witherspoons Soi Boukhao Easy R-Con Murphys Law Bar Robin’s Nest Pattaya Paradise Memorial LK Metro
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TOT Telephone
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My Girl Massage
Soi Bongkot
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Take It Easy
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Soi Wat Tham Samakkee
Highway Police Station
Ornate Plaster
Soi Khaotalo
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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. good food guide | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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NIGHTLIFE GUIDE As you would expect from one of the most exciting vacation destinations in the world. Pattaya offers the visitor a kaleidoscope of entertainment possibilities. Live music & be enjoyed at several clubs around the city. These venues provide the visitor with wonderful atmosphere, cold beer & cocktails & the opportunity to see artists from various parts of the world playing a wide selection of popular & new music. There are also a number of traditional nightclubs in the city. These nightspots also offer live entertainment… the live music is usually performed by Thai singers & bands with regular interludes where the resident DJ will play a selection of dance/house or other forms of music. For visitors who like to sit back & watch a truly spectacular show, check out Alcazar & Tiffany’s located on 2nd Road, Pattaya. These are the lady-boy shows, where the singers perform in a vast array of costumes & sing their way through songs in several languages. A little outside Pattaya you will find the Alangkarn Extravaganza. A show which features animals, pyrotechnics, acrobats etc. Alangkarn is now creating itself as one of the “must see” shows for visitors. 22
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Soi 7
JOMTIEN BEACH ROAD
All Sports live
Ice Hockey
American Football
UFC
JOMTIEN BEACH ROAD
Soi 8
Soi 7
Soi 6
CHEERS BAR THE BEST SPORTS BAR IN JOMTIEN GREAT ATMOSPHERE ICE COLD BEERS
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
SOI BUAKHAO
Soi 21
The Booze Lounge
Soi Buakhao
Located in the heart of Pattaya’s LK Metro
Great music, great atmosphere & of course great girls
PARADISE AGOGO
Soi L.K. Metro
Soi Diana
Soi Buakhao
Pattaya 2nd Road
Kiss Restaurant
REAL IRISH PUB & GUESTHOUSE
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Soi Diana
Soi Buakhao
Pattaya 2nd Road
(just off Soi Buakhao) Kiss Restaurant
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KOH CHANG & KOH LARN 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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THINGS GUEST WRITER THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT From roller-coasters to horror movies, most of us enjoy the thrill of a good scare from time to time. Halloween epitomizes this, a night when the souls of the departed are at their closest to those of us here in the material world. Originally a Celtic/pagan festival it has evolved into the popular ‘trick or treat’ occasion, particularly in the U.S. and the theme of countless horror films. The Thais have adopted this day as it appeals to their innate sense of fun and you will see many Thais in horror fancy dress gear at the various Halloween parties around town. Thais refer to ghosts as pi (pronounced pee) and they are both fascinated and terrified of them at the same time. Movies about ghosts are enormously popular and many of the Thai horror films are genuinely creepy. Many Thais hate to sleep alone, especially in a large house, due to fear of ghosts. The brother of my ex-missus is a prime example. He once crawled over 100 metres in the early hours (his leg was in a cast) from the temple where his Mother’s body lay for the funeral rites because he saw her ghost. Why he would be scared of his dead Mother is beyond me, but there you go. Another time he was driving a motorbike with my ex as the passenger and the bike conked out beneath an ‘archway’ of trees, a famous haunted spot in Koh Samui, where road accidents have claimed several victims. Unable to re-start the motorbike, he gallantly ran off, terrified, into the night leaving his sister to deal with the tormented ghosts of Koh Samui. Many Thais also believe that if a person dies in bad circumstances and the body is not recovered 44
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and given the proper rites, their spirit/ ghost will remain in that place forever. When I went to England with my (then) wife and her younger brother, they were alarmed to hear that we would be spending the first night in a 500 year old house in Lewes, Sussex, complete with a 4 poster bed. When I told them that in the U.K. there are actual Haunted house tours where you can stay in haunted stately homes and Inns, it confirmed to them that farang (foreigners) are basically mad, actually paying good money in the HOPE of seeing a real ghost. I met a vampire in Pattaya several years ago. She was so convinced of this that she had dental work to give her actual (and very impressive) fangs. She was very attractive, despite electric blue spiky hair and dressed very provocatively, micro mini skirts with no underwear for example. She sank her fangs into my friends arm on one occasion and drew blood. She scared the hell out of guys that took her home, with one chap so disturbed that he shinned down the outside of his building to escape. So, if you meet a beautiful Thai vampire at a party this Halloween, make sure you check that her fangs are removable, otherwise she may turn out to be a real pain in the neck! Be careful out there... and Happy Halloween
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PAGS SPONSORED BY PATTAYA AMATEUR GOLF SERIES 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 The Emerald Golf Resort Designer: Nick Faldo & Des Muirhead Course: 18 holes Par 72 The Emerald provides an almost surreal experience for serious and avid golfers. Nestled in amongst meandering hillsides and natural terrain and waterways. It is an ideal setting for a memorable round of strategic golfing. The 18 holes are carved through a mature setting which still provides sanctuary to a variety of native birds and wildlife. One of Pattaya’s more challenging courses! Facilities are by no means luxurious but offer a Clubhouse with Shower and locker room and a Restaurant offering Thai and International favourites.
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PATTAYA GUEST WRITER – NOT JUST A MAN’S WORLD BY SALLY HEWITT
During my first visit to Pattaya two years ago, as I was sitting in Angel Witch bar watching a semi-naked show involving shrouds and snakes, a heavily accented Western man turned to me, did a double take and said “You’re a woman. This is Pattaya. Pattaya’s a man’s world” Mr. Rusky’s visual powers of observation were correct. I am indeed a woman, born this way. His would be male ownership of Pattaya was initially something I considered may also be true: Outward appearances of Soi 6, L.K. Metro & Walking Street do appear to cater for men – throngs of scantily clad girls (some incredibly beautiful, others ‘distinctively featured’) calling out, pulling in willing male customers by the literal handful. Why then all the female tourists as well? What does Pattaya offer us? During my second visit this year I learned a little more. Besides the obvious shopping (anything and everything from fake Ben 10 pyjama’s for the kids to real Louis Vitton for you), there are cheaply priced but highly professional beauty treatments. I headed, with my daughter, her friend and a Thai friend of our family, to Jessie’s on Soi 27. Jessie greeted us with a face mask and a head towel on. “I’m happy to see you” she said in Thai English “but I can’t smile” she was trying hard not to “or I’ll…” Crack. Her want to smile won, gave way to much laughter. Within moments my friend & I are seated in air-con comfort and our treatments begin. My daughter and her friend go to another salon a few doors away (we’re on a time limit, have plans for the 48
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evening). My combined manicure & pedicure, delivered by a quiet young worker, costs 200 Baht (less than 4 English pounds). It involves everything you would expect, including cuticles, shaping, base & top coats & quality (Revlon) polish. Discreetly included (maybe because my feet are slightly heat swollen) is a brief foot massage. Throughout, Jessie chats in Thai with my friend, also graciously sharing some of her working route and personal history with me. Suddenly hungry after our pamper session we sit outside to eat spicy minced pork with rice ordered from the restaurant next door. Jessie provides cold, bottled water, Milka chocolate and more conversation. She hugs me as we leave; I honestly feel I am saying goodbye to an old friend. During our Baht bus ride back to Pratunmak – we negotiated and hired it privately for 150 Baht – we laugh at the way locals point and call out “Felang! Felang!” to us. We laugh again at our Thai friend’s suggestion that if we see Thai people back in England we should point and call out “Thai! Thai!” A large group of laughing Westerners - men and women - draw up behind us on motorcycles. “Photo?!” one calls out as he pretends to take one. I call out and point to each bike as it overtakes us. “Felang! Felang!” “Felang! Felang!” the bikers call back grinning and waving. More laughter; another memorable day. I think back to Mr. Rusky’s shocked face and declaration of Pattaya being a man’s world. I know now I disagree with his opinion. To my mind, Pattaya is a free world; open and exciting, willing to embrace and entertain us all. Guest Writer | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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ACTIVITIES GUIDE Get Active in Pattaya. There’s a wealth of activities to enjoy during your stay. If you’re the watersports type, then check out both Jomtien and Pattaya beaches where you can find windsurfing, parasailing, jet skis and canoeing, the mild to strong winds make for excellent windsurfing and sailing conditions throughout the year. It is possible to rent a small sailboat or boards and sail at several locations both in Jomtien and Pattaya. PATTAYA PARK For a wonderful family day out, why not go to Pattaya Park at jomtien, they have water slides, tower jumps and the tower shot a great choice for all adrenalin junkies, the park also caters for families with kiddies pool and a larger pool that has a very gentle current to float around on a lilo and a small restaurant to have refreshments. Pattaya Park Tower has a revolving restaurant, which offers a wonderful panoramic view of Pattaya. Phone 038 364 110-20, visit www.pattayapark.com for more information.
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NONG NOOCH GARDEN Located approximately 18km south of Pattaya, the Garden can be reached by taking a left turn from Sukhumvit Road at the Km 163 marker. The Garden is a sprawling recreation park in a typical Thai setting. A group of traditional Thai pavilions and gardens of different flowering plants are positioned around the beautifully landscaped site. Daily cultural and elephant shows and elephant rides are available for tourists with show times at 9.45am, 10.30am, 3pm and 3.45pm, admission fee is 400 baht. Nong Noch Garden Phone 038 709 358-62 Pattaya Office Phone 038 429 321or 038 429 958 Bangkok Office Phone 02 252 1786 Visit www.nongnoochtropicalgarden.com for more information.
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THE SI RACHA TIGER FARM The farm, which is situated at 20km marker on highway No.36, raises a large number of Bengal tigers, as well as large crocodiles. Visitors will be amazed to witness tigers, pigs and dogs living together in the same quarters. The Si Racha tiger farm opens daily from 8am till 6pm. Admission fee is 350 baht for adults and 200 baht for children, phone 038 296 556-8, for more information visit www.tigerzoo.com MILLION YEAR STONE PARK AND CROCODILE FARM The Million Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm, which is located approximately 9km from Pattaya City and has beautifully landscaped grounds with elaborate flower and rock gardens in addition the farm has hundreds of crocodiles as well as some rare animals. Crocodile shows, magic performances and animal shows run 7 times a day from 9am till 5pm. Open daily from 8am till 5pm, admission fee is 300 baht and 150 baht for children. Phone 038 249 347-9 or 025 794 008 - 025 795 033 for more information. Getting there, drive along the Sukhumvit Road until you come to the km 140 marker near Sawangfah temple, then turn into Chaiyaporn Vidhi (Route No. 3240) and proceed for 5 km then turn left on Soi 21. 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 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 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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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. 60
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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. 62
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Central Festival Shopping Complex Pattaya got just what needed, a good shopping centre for all the needs of tourists, locals and expats is now opened between Beach Road and Second Road next to Soi 9. The 7 billion baht Complex set in 22 Rai of land has 7 floors of retail space, usual restaurants and shops, food court and the new SFX Cinema which has First Class screening room (600 Baht per seat). There is also quite a large Central Food Hall and A five-star Hilton hotel with 350 guestrooms being built on the top. Lots of car parking space for both cars and motorbike. WARNING for tall people, watch your head after parking your motorbike
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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.
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Robin’s Nest, Soi Diana (next to L.K. Metro) Every Monday & Tuesday relive the old days 70’s & 80’s music videos played all night from 7pm Sportsman Pub & Restaurant, Soi 13, Beach Road Every Thursday is quiz night starting at 9pm, all welcome with free pie and chips at the interval P.A.G.S. (Pattaya Amateur Golf Series) Pattavia Country Club Wednesday 29th October 1600 THB Price includes green fee, caddy fee plus FREE BBQ from 7pm at Shenanigans, Jomtien. Prize Presentation 8pm. Sign up at Shenanigans or call Shane on 085 9459 689
IS PATTAYA MORE DANGEROUS THAN YOUR HOME TOWN AND COUNTRY? Having read through many top ten to top one hundred lists of the most dangerous cities and countries in the World, you’ll be pleased to know that Pattaya wasn’t a contender. It came as a surprise, however, to see Detroit often hitting the number five spot! It also came as no surprise to see Iraq, Sudan, South Africa and Mexico hitting the top of the hit parade, but is Pattaya more dangerous than your home town or country? If you come from a large city, such as London, you will not be surprised to find that certain types of crime have a much higher frequency back home. (Such as knife related incidents.) Alternatively, if you once lived in a small sleepy village welcome to Babylon! London was voted the 24th most dangerous city in the world in 2011, with Bangkok coming in at number 20 with New Orleans at number 11 and Ciudad Juarez (a very tough Mexican border town) in the number one slot. There are other aspects to what makes a city dangerous, other than crime. Pattaya has a bad reputation, along with the rest of Thailand, for deaths on the road. During Songkran, Thai New Year,
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literally hundreds of people die in vehicle related accidents across Thailand (These are mostly Thai fatalities, but some foreigners always manage to get on this avoidable list.). The most dangerous and very common form of transport has to be the motorcycle. Virtually every week you will see news about someone getting killed whilst riding a motorcycle or scooter. Usually alcohol is involved, whether it’s the drunk rider or the drunk car or truck driver having caused the accident. Many riders do not wear a crash helmet, it is unlawful to ride without one in Thailand, but it doesn’t stop a high percentage of people disregarding this most basic of safety measures. Local authorities have been working hard of late to reduce alcohol related accidents, but do not as yet enforce the strict measures and punishments that we see in Europe on a regular basis. It becomes apparent after first getting out on the roads of Pattaya that it pays to be alert, especially regarding motorcycles coming at you on the wrong side of the road, bar girls on scooters texting on their iPhones, Soi dogs that don’t like your bike, sand on the road, pot holes, motor cycle taxi riders, baht buses, mini vans and anything else on the road really! It is best to not ride fast, especially in the early hours when you might encounter another drunk driver! Is Saturday night alright for fighting? In a word, no. If you find yourself having ended in a fight situation with a Thai guy, you can expect at least 4 or 5 of his friends to assist in your beating or any local Thai taxi or motorcycle taxi riders to join in. The one on one rule doesn’t exist here. How about corruption? They do say if you want to make a million baht in Pattaya, start with ten million! It’s a better bet to make your money in your own country and just enjoy spending it here. There are many successful foreigners in Pattaya that have made good business here. Its pays to makes friends here with expats who know the ropes and find out how it all works before diving in! If you decide to run an A-Go-Go bar, then you will jump straight into the deep end for sure. Some business men like the style of corruption found here as they pay their way and get left alone to do their thing. This way Guest Writer | THEPATTAYAGUIDE
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of working is currently under much scrutiny. Things are changing in Pattaya too, for the better. Health care? Get some decent health insurance if you stay in Pattaya for long periods or live here. Private hospitals are expensive unless you are covered, but they are the best choice especially if you need emergency treatment. Health and safety! If you see a Thai guy up a bamboo ladder on the edge of the road hanging on a spider’s web of electrical wires you might think, that looks dangerous! (Bamboo not make electric work, me no stupid!) You are right of course! Electricity is dangerous, especially when it rains, so don’t step in any puddles near a lamp post! Similar crazy antics can be seen on most construction sites, although European companies tend to be much more ethical. How does this affect you other than taking a photo for Facebook on your smart phone? A lot of houses and condos electrical systems, especially older builds, are not earthed. Some bathroom and shower rooms have plug sockets too! So in conclusion, Pattaya is safer than many UK and European cities and definitely much safer than the US black spots when looking at serious crime figures. The roads here, however, are not safe! Always make sure your bike is road worthy, wear a crash helmet, don’t ride too fast, don’t drink and ride and good luck! Don’t get into fights! Avoid Beach Road after dark, unless you like being mugged or at least harassed by lady boys! (The Police are working on sorting out this lady boy problem.) If you decide to make a business it is recommended you make it a legitimate one. Finally, Make sure your apartment or house electrical system is properly earthed, 3 pins in the wall sockets is a start, but check the earth point of the property. Fit an RCD fuse box too, it could save your life one day! 82
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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 permitted to change to a non-immigrant visa at an immigration office inside
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Thailand. This change of ‘status’ has certain restrictions depending on your particular circumstances therefore you should check with an officer first. LIST OF VISA EXEMPT COUNTRIES (SEPTEMBER 2009): Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Brunei, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United Kingdom. IMPORTANT NOTES 1. Always check the stamp that the immigration officer gives you. If the officer gets your stamp wrong you may have to return to your port of entry 2. Check your passport and make sure you know when you need to leave Thailand. You can contact 5 star Visa Runs and we will log you into our computer and remind you 7 days before your visa expires as part of our service. 3. Never work in Thailand without a work permit. Even if you are not getting paid, you still need a work permit because you are taking a job from a Thai national. 4. You can convert your 30-day visa exempt stamp to a Non-immigrant Visa by going to Immigration with the proper documents and 21 day stay remaining, meaning you have up to 9 days after your entry. Application fee THB 2000.-Please note that your passport needs to remain valid for at least another six months for any visa applications. 5. Overstay charges are currently THB 500 per day to a maximum of THB 20,000. 6. The information given above is for guideline purposes only. Each individuals circumstances may differ greatly depending on your age, financial position, what port of entry you use, what country you are from, what embassy you are visiting, what you are doing here and of course how long you have been here and, remember the final decision on visa application/issue or entry into the Kingdom will always be at the discretion of the immigration officer. 7. For full information please read the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website
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REAL ESTATE GUIDE More than one hundred new housing or condominium development projects are currently underway in the Pattaya and Jomtien districts. Many of these projects are aimed at the “higher end� market. Properties offering large spacious accommodation some with private swimming pools, top end air conditioning units, Jacuzzis etc. These properties are typically around the 8-25 million price range and many represent very good value for money. One of the more up and coming development areas is just south of Jomtien, where several developers are now constructing projects near to the beach at Bang Sare and Baan Amphur. Because of the local laws in Thailand with regard to property ownership by foreigners, condominiums are still as popular as ever with something in the region of 5,000 condominium units currently in construction. Some of the better quality condos are La Royale, Northshore and North Point. However, it is possible to find cheaper units especially in South Pattaya and Jomtien. If you are thinking of a permanent move to Thailand remember to do your homework and seek a reputable real Estate Agent. 92
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