Naklua, the other Pattaya
Pain in your head from the loud blaring bar music in Pattaya. At least if you want to call it music. Want to relax when even Jomtien is too restless for you? Then go to Naklua where it is a lot quieter.
The municipality of Pattaya is considering setting specific opening hours for the beaches due to increasing nuisance in the late hours by revelers.
Agenda: Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2023
Put it in your calendar. The 2023 Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race @ Central Pattaya. A great spectacle for both sports enthusiasts and spectators!
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.
Toei Ngam Beach, a beautiful beach near Pattaya
If you are tired of the busy beach life of Pattaya, you do not have to travel very far for a beautiful beach where you can enjoy an oasis of peace. The paradisiacal Toei Ngam Beach is located in the Sattahip district, half an hour's drive from Jomtien.
Bang Saray, where is that?
Ever heard of Bang Saray, a tropical getaway with idyllic beaches? Well, it is about 20 kilometers south of Pattaya towards Sattahip.
On Tuesday, the cabinet approved a proposal from the Interior Ministry to keep entertainment venues in Chonburi, Chachoengsao and Rayong open 24 hours a day.
Police want to eliminate all (motorcycle) gangs in Pattaya after the murder of a German businessman
Following the kidnapping and murder of German businessman Hans Peter Ralter Mack, who was brutally murdered and dismembered in Nong Prue (Chonburi province), Police General Surachet Hakpal (alias Big Joke) ordered on July 14 to kill all foreign to eliminate criminal gangs in Pattaya.
Silverlake Vineyard near Pattaya
In and around Pattaya there are many interesting and fascinating trips to make. For example, visit the wine region in the Pattaya area, known as Silverlake Vineyard.
Thailand was under the spell of a missing German businessman for several days, but the search came to a sad end yesterday. The body of missing Hans Peter Mack has been discovered in a freezer in Pattaya.
The best of Thailand: Robert's top 5
Travel and vacation is rather personal. A matter of taste and there is no arguing about taste. In this article you can read my personal list of preferences with a brief motivation.
Why is everyone so negative about the hospitality industry in Pattaya? (reader submission)
Why is everyone so negative about the hospitality industry in Pattaya? I read a lot of posts about people who lost everything after the Corona. This also happened in NL because of the corona and even more than in Pattaya because the operating costs are much lower than in the expensive regulated Netherlands.
The Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya (video)
Although a posting about the Sanctuary of Truth has often appeared on Thailandblog, I discovered a fantastically beautiful video on YouTube: The Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya unseen in Thailand.
Pieter, a 43-year-old businessman, leaves his predictable life in Groningen for an adventure with 25-year-old Noi in Pattaya. He leaves his wife and children, but the dream quickly turns into a nightmare. Plagued by regret, alcoholism and abandonment by Noi, he ends up in a downward spiral of loneliness and isolation.
Does anyone know if there is currently a possibility to go sea fishing from Pattaya or the surrounding area?
Bram, a quiet, introverted 43-year-old man, is looking for love in the vibrant nightlife of Pattaya, Thailand. After a series of unsatisfying relationships, he meets Joy, a seductive dancer who turns his world upside down. While experiencing the intense passion of their connection, Bram grapples with the reality of their relationship and the inevitable heartbreak that follows.