Reader submission: In memoriam Rinus Verbrugge (69)
After a long unequal battle against a terrible disease, Rinus Verbrugge passed away at the age of 69. Rinus was a well-known figure in the restaurant life of Pattaya and has been allowed to run the well-known restaurant My way in the center of Pattaya for many years.
American (49) arrested in Pattaya after stabbing Thai wife
Pattaya police on Wednesday arrested a 49-year-old American who assaulted and seriously injured his Thai wife with a knife.
Beach destination Pattaya (video)
One of the most famous beach destinations in Thailand is Pattaya. This seaside resort is no longer the idyllic fishing village of yesteryear, but has grown into a city with a wide range of activities, accommodations and entertainment options.
At the world famous image of Buddha, the Khao Chee Chan near Pattaya, a double murder of two young people, Pawanee (29) and Anantachai (20) took place on July 21. Panya Yingang, 43, a portly bar owner from Phuket, shot them dead.
Cameras in Pattaya should increase road safety
Recently, the Pattaya city council wants to have the traffic situation on the agenda every month. Chonburi has the dubious honor of being one of Thailand's provinces with the most traffic casualties. We want to map out what could be the cause of this.
Used car parts in Pattaya
It is striking that second-hand cars in Thailand are still reasonably priced. Not only young used cars, but also slightly older ones. A reason to handle it with care.
The Viharna Sien museum near Pattaya (photos)
No posting this time because several have already appeared. This time a short presentation with pictures what one can expect in this fantastic museum.
Walking Street – Pattaya (video)
It is perhaps the most talked about street in Thailand: Walking Street in Pattaya. The street mainly attracts curious foreign tourists and is therefore comparable to the red light district in Amsterdam.
Jellyfish plague in Pattaya
Fishermen at the Bali Hai pier already told Pattaya Mail last week that jellyfish would be a nuisance again. The cause of this is a natural phenomenon that coincides with the rainy season, relatively warm water and a turbulent sea.
Indonesian dishes delivered to your home in Thailand
In Ban Amphur, just south of Pattaya, there is a small, intimate restaurant called DIFF (Dutch Indonesian Family Food). In other words, Indonesian specialties in this “living room restaurant”, whose name and fame are steadily growing.
A new theme park Suanthai Pattaya
A new attraction has appeared on the 331 in Pattaya: Suanthai Pattaya. According to the advertisements and leaflets, it offers a lot. For example, it is advertised with horse carriage, floating market, Thai river boat tour, songkran festival activities, Thai cultural show, just to name a few from the brochure.
In 14 months I will stop working and I want to move to Thailand. I'm still hesitating between Pattaya and Hua Hin. I know both places pretty well by now. I think the advantage of Pattaya is that everything is within reach. Transport is well organized with the baht bus and there is plenty to do. Hua Hin is a bit quieter but therefore also a bit clearer. The disadvantage of Hua Hin is that the prices are a bit higher. I would like to hear from others who also know both places and have made a choice and especially why?
Moving from Pattaya to Phnom Penh
Moving from Pattaya to Phnom Penh. Does anyone have experience moving furniture etc.? Regarding relocation, export and import duties Thailand and Cambodia?
The annual car inspection in Thailand
This time of year it was time again to have the annual inspection of the car take place. The most famous but also the busiest place is at the Land Transport Office, near the Regents School in Pattaya. The traffic exams also take place there.
The Sanctuary of Truth – a unique sight in Pattaya
A 'Shrine of Truth' also called the Wang Boran or Prasat Mai is not just any temple. This immense structure is made entirely of wood and is richly decorated with Buddhist and Hindu motifs. The building is 100 meters high and 100 meters long, with a surface area of 2.115 m².
360.000 cubic meters of sand to save Pattaya beach
Work is currently underway to raise the 2,7 km long beach from north to south Pattaya with sand. 360.000 cubic meters of sand will be dumped to preserve the beach. The cost is 429 million baht. The job should be completed by the end of this year.
Anyone who travels to Thailand for a holiday has often already made plans on how to fill them in. These can be very different. Some people like to be active and experience it as relaxation. One of the ways to be active is to play golf. There are many options for beginners and advanced users.