With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it seems the perfect opportunity to look at romantic relationships between Thais and foreigners (farang). For most single, usually, men, along with those who are perhaps not so single, falling in love with a local has almost become the norm. The Thai’s natural, beauty and charm along with the fact […]
Top 5 Home Improvement Tips
If you have lived in your home for some time, there is a good chance that is will be crying out for some minor renovations and improvements. While some jobs are undoubtedly significant, others are relatively small and will make your home a more pleasant environment to live. Also, if you make these improvements to […]
What Can Pattaya Do to Appeal to the Western Market Again?
The western market in Pattaya has been steadily declining over the last decade or so. The days of the single man coming to Pattaya looking for love on a relatively cheap holiday seem a very distant memory. These people often stopped for several months at a time spending money in local bars, clubs and restaurants. […]
Top 8 Boutique Coffee Shops in Pattaya
Coffee is now probably one of the most fashionable drinks in the world, so there is little surprise that Pattaya has an abundance of coffee shops. Of course, you will find Starbucks, Bon Café and Au Bon Café, but in this article, we are focusing on those boutique cafes that offer something different, have more […]
Why Does Pattaya’s Condo Market Appeal to Chinese Investors?
Pattaya’s property market had been in doldrums to some extent for several years until the city opened itself up to the Chinese market. While Chinese investors are buying property across Thailand, Pattaya is one of the main areas that has witnessed a significant shift. The main focus is in mid to high-end condos in Pattaya, […]
Top 7 Beer Bars on Beach Road
In our previous articles in this series, we have explored some of the many excellent beer bars that are located around the city. This time, we will be focusing on the bars along Pattaya Beach Road. The vast majority are found between Pattaya Klang and South Pattaya Road with complexes of bars located around the […]
Will the New “Double Entry Tourist Visa” Have a Positive Impact in Pattaya?
It is no secret that tourist numbers in Pattaya were down on anticipated levels in 2019 with some reports suggesting that that figure was as high as 20%. There were several factors behind the lower number, such as the strength of the Thai Baht and some negative publicity in other areas of the country. Thai […]
6 Tour Companies in Pattaya
Pattaya has so much to offer that sometimes it can become a little overwhelming and you need to take some time out to relax and recharge. Of course, Thailand has many things to see and do far beyond Pattaya, and if you are only in the Kingdom for a few weeks, then you will probably […]
6 Businesses Providing Company Services in Pattaya
If you have a great business idea or perhaps you are just tired of working for someone else, you may want to explore the opportunities available when it comes to setting up your own company. Depending on your circumstances, you could set up a one million Thai baht but if you require one permit, you […]
Dawn of a New Decade
The last decade saw a rapid transformation of Pattaya and not only in terms of the types of condo for sale in Pattaya, leaving the decade a city almost unrecognisable from how it entered it. Who would have thought that back in 2010, we would be saying that Pattaya was a family-friendly resort town with […]
