Despite the severe difficulties Pattaya has faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the level of long-term investment in the city seems to be holding up remarkably well, judging by the number of new projects springing up. So why is it that, along with Bangkok, the city of Pattaya is still attracting high levels of investment? […]
Top 6 Luxury Villas in Pattaya
Your dream of having a villa situated within a luxury village is that it affords you peace of mind. You can rest safe knowing that your neighbours’ homes and the surrounding areas will be in harmony with and as well kept as your own. Below is our current pick of six luxury villages in Pattaya […]
Examining the Covid 3rd Wave in Thailand
After being the first country to report a case outside of China, Thailand did an excellent job of containing the Covid virus throughout 2020. It was looking forward to reopening the Kingdom in 2021 for both long and short-term visitors alike. Unfortunately, the latest 3rd wave of Covid has been the worst that Pattaya and […]
Top 5 Food Delivery Services in Pattaya (2021)
If there is one industry type that has thrived during the Covid-19 Pandemic, it is that of the food delivery service. Over the last year, Thai government regulations have forced restaurants here in Pattaya to change their service from dine-in to dine-in with no alcohol, to take away only, as the severity of lockdown dictates. […]
Investment In Pattaya Is On The Rise
The recent announcement that one of Thailand’s richest men, Dhanin Chearavanont, head of the CP group and large scale investor, has purchased a hotel in Pattaya. He is looking for more has prompted discussion about this being the first step towards the city’s long-term recovery. This news will do nothing but good for the confidence […]
Hospitals in Pattaya
There are a wealth of good international hospitals to be found in Pattaya. Most will have both doctors and nursing staff with excellent knowledge of English and sometimes other languages. In others, there will at least be a liaison officer to help non-Thai patients. A far cry from many hospitals elsewhere in the world that […]
What’s the difference between newer and older condos in Pattaya?
In the past few years, a substantial amount of new condos have been built in Pattaya, aimed primarily, it seems, at the Chinese, Asian, and Thai domestic market. The differences between new build projects and the older, more established buildings in the city are pronounced. They differ in design, facilities, marketing, and, crucially, the living […]
Where To Eat Salad In Pattaya
There’s a vast array of restaurants in Pattaya with international and local cuisines in various guises and at many price points. Also in recent years local delivery services “Grab” and “Hungry Now” have become extremely popular in the city. They have made it more convenient than ever to get food delivered quickly and cheaply to […]
Top 5 Low-rise Condos In Naklua (2021)
The literal translation of Naklua is “salt field”, and this area of Pattaya was once a salt farming region. Today it is still home to the famous Lan Pho Naklua Fishmarket, which sells a wide assortment of seafood, both fresh and cooked at highly reasonable prices. Naklua is also extremely popular with its residents, both […]
The Walking Street Dilemma
The current brief from Pattaya Cityhall is to renovate Walking Street, bringing it closer to other world-class locations such as Dubai and Miami for shopping, eating, and nightlife. Yes, we know, totally unrealistic goals, but as the saying goes, aim for the stars, and you may hit the moon. The dilemma Cityhall faces is what […]
