The vibrant beach of Pattaya (video)
There is always something to do and experience on Pattaya beach. If you like beaches where you can enjoy yourself optimally, Pattaya has a lot to offer, as this video shows.
New luxury Shopping Mall on Pattaya Nua Road
There has been a huge clearcut on Pattaya Nua Road. If you drive on the Pattaya Nua Road towards the Dolphin roundabout, a gigantic mess starts on the left after the Phechtakul Road (just past the Thai Garden restaurant).
Recovery Pattaya Beach is delayed
Although the tourist season is starting again, the city is not really ready for it yet. Work is still being done at various locations to bring about improvements, but that is not very successful at Pattaya Beach.
Future plans for Pattaya
The city council has been planning for a long time to give Pattaya a different image. The city should become a family-friendly resort with a strong focus on sporting events.
The new tourists of Pattaya
Now that the Russians are no longer coming to Pattaya, many hotels in Pattaya and the surrounding area have run into problems. The local hotels in particular are suffering from the shortage of tourists. This in contrast to the large international hotel chains.
A sheep farm in Pattaya
If you've just shaved, it might not be too bad. Otherwise Thailand must be terribly hot. I mean of course: if you were born as a sheep.
Sensation(sport) in Pattaya
Tired of lying on the beach or by the pool? Tired of hanging out at the bar playing a game of four-in-a-row with that nice barmaid? Great, then get moving, do something, action!
Pattaya beach is getting wider
The beach of Pattaya will be widened by sand reclamation far from the sea. This has been talked about for years, but it seems that it will now start in October.
Countdown in Pattaya: Street vendors complaining
Recently there was a retrospective in February's 'Hello Magazine' about the Countdown in Pattaya. Many street vendors complained bitterly. Both tourists and Thai keep their hands on their purse strings.
Short news and tips from Pattaya
Lodewijk Lagemaat has a good tip for an important telephone number. Further information about the presence of beach chairs and umbrellas on the beach during Wednesday. And why it is quiet in Pattaya and Jomtien.
Waterfront project (Bali Hai pier)
Recently I visited the Phra Tamnak Hill again but forgot that it was the Chulalongkorn Day (holiday) and therefore quite busy. In itself it is a beautiful point, but the view is spoiled by the huge construction project, a skyscraper with a hotel and condos.
Junta and consequences for Pattaya
For some time now I have read in the 'Pattaya People' that the Junta is going to tackle things in Pattaya that were gradually tolerated or considered normal.
Construction of a football stadium in Pattaya
In the momentum of the nations, Pattaya wanted to build a football stadium, which should accommodate 20.000 visitors.
Memory of Neil (video)
As a tribute and in memory of my friend Neil (Nawaporn) I wanted to show this footage from a few months before his Pattaya crash, on the left of the frame preparing for take-off.
Pattaya Boat Show 2013 – Ocean Marina (video)
A few days ago, Pattaya hosted the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show 2013. The event aimed to attract more affluent tourists to Pattaya.
Pattaya, 70 plus and 70 min
We have been on it for more than 16 years in Pattaya. At least almost. Enjoy for a few more months now. And I can tell you, it was not a "long sit". On the contrary, we have really enjoyed Pattaya all these years.
Pattaya is getting a new pier
Pattaya is getting a new pier. According to Ronakit Ekasingh, the city's deputy mayor, the new pier will cost 733 million baht and construction has already begun.