Choose Pattaya or Hua Hin as your place of residence
If someone is planning to buy a condo, house or villa in a coastal Thai town that is fairly close to Bangkok, he is faced with the question of choosing Hua Hin or Pattaya.
Directly opposite my condo, on Thappraya Road, construction is underway on the highest apartment building in Pattaya: Grand Solaire. It will be a condo building of no less than 67 floors with an area of 14,5 Rai (approximately 23.200 square meters). They are currently working on the 8th floor and it is already high, so that promises something.
Pattaya Walking Street, top or flop? (video)
Walking Street in Pattaya is famous and notorious, the street has a huge attraction for tourists from all over the world. What do you think about Pattaya Walking Street? Top or flop?
Pattaya beach (video)
The beach of the famous resort of Pattaya is especially lively and has a lot to offer for beach lovers.
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has chosen Pattaya for the construction of Thailand's first cruise terminal. With an estimated budget of 6 to 7 billion baht, the project will strengthen the country's maritime tourism capacity. The plan, financed through a public-private partnership, has already gone through local and provincial referenda and various rounds of consultation. The future government will ultimately decide on the realization of the project.
Ewout in Thailand: Tendentious, stigmatizing and above all in search of known prejudices
Last night RTL broadcast the documentary 'Dutch Men Search Thai Brides', and the program left a sour taste in my mouth. While the subject potentially offers a lot of nuance and depth, the documentary was stuck in sensationalism and stereotypical images. The focus on older Dutch men and the implicit link with sex tourism did not contribute to a balanced picture, but reinforced existing prejudices. Fast food TV, cheap, just as tasty, but unhealthy and heartburn into the bargain.
Pattaya Second Road in 1992 (video)
With the colorful variety of a tropical market and the pulse of an unceasing party, Second Road in Pattaya in 1992 was a microcosm of life in Thailand. Traditional Thai culture and Western influences met on this vibrant street, creating a fascinating spectacle that held a unique appeal for locals and tourists alike.
Once a small fishing village, Pattaya developed into a notorious tourist destination, known as 'Sin City' mainly due to the presence of prostitution and sex tourism. The city began to grow in the 60s due to the influence of American soldiers looking for recreation during their free time. This led to an increase in tourism and the development of the tourism industry. In recent years, the Thai government has taken initiatives to improve Pattaya's image and promote family-friendly tourism.
The mountains of Pattaya
What many people don't know is that you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views in Pattaya. And only a ten minute drive from the Walking Street.
Pattaya, but different: Wang Sam Sien Park
Many people will know Pattaya, writes Lodewijk Lagemaat, but a number of places are not visited very often. In this post he guides us through those places.
Pratumnak Hill Pattaya (video)
I once again climbed the mountain of Pattaya. Well, mountain, it's not actually a mountain, but a hill, Pratumnak Hill. Still, if you spend an hour or so on that tjot, it feels like you've climbed Mont Blanc.
An American in Pattaya
I tell newcomers to Pattaya, whom I regularly meet in the pool hall Megabreak, that after a first visit they will certainly come back again or more often. This includes an American who spends another holiday in this fashionable seaside resort four years after his first visit. He writes a long story about it, you could say a kind of diary, and places it on Thaivisa.
A nice video from Pattaya. Various sights are shown at a rapid pace. A drone is often used, creating a "bird view". How the different images are linked to each other could have been done in a quieter way.
The future of Pattaya Walking Street
Pattaya Mayor Sontaya Kunplome told TPN media last week his vision for the future of Walking Street. A major project of renovation and refurbishment of the Walking Street area is currently underway with the aim of attracting more tourists of all ages, both day and night. He also denied lingering rumors of the street "tearing down".
Tough times for the bar
It is bad and angry for the bars in Pattaya. Walking through SinCity would make you depressed. The photos on this page speak volumes. This statue can be seen all over South Pattaya. It is even special that some bar complexes are still there because the bulldozer is unrelenting. The annoying pimples are expressed during the corona crisis.
How is Pattaya right now?
What is it like in Pattaya right now? That depends on where exactly and through which glasses you look. For example, if you walk or drive through Soi Buakhao, you will notice little change.
Does Pattaya have a future without the exuberant nightlife?
The Pattaya Tourist Business Association has drawn up a wish list (I wouldn't call it a plan yet) to promote tourism to the Thai resort in the short and long term.