Soi Buakhao looks very different from how it did a couple of years ago. Many of the once favourite bars in this popular soi are no longer with us. The ones that have survived the ravages of coronavirus have had to adapt to the new circumstances that they find themselves in. In many cases, it[…] Read More >

Many people who come to Pattaya decide to get a tattoo done while they are here. There are many reasons for this, such as having a reminder of their holiday, but more often than not it is because they are considerably cheaper than in other parts of the world. The skill of the artists is[…] Read More >

Pattaya has some fantastic 5-star hotels, fabulous condos, luxury villas along with an excellent selection of guesthouses which are strategically located for some of the city’s favourite attractions. You will find guesthouses all across the city but here are seven that are in great locations and give guests precisely what they are looking for. Nicky’s[…] Read More >

Oktoberfest is traditionally celebrated in Theresienwiese, Munich in Germany and this year is being held between September 21 and October 6. It has been staged for over 200 years and initially was to celebrate the wedding of Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. The traditional festivities involve drinking plenty of beer, feasting[…] Read More >

Even in the rainy season, Pattaya experiences some fantastic weather, and it seems a shame not to get out into the great outdoors. Yes, there is plenty to do indoors in Pattaya, but there are equally as many things to do if you explore a little bit. Many of the options are things that we[…] Read More >

Pattaya has always had a low season with it traditionally running from the start of March until the end of October. However, Songkran in April has still managed to provide a boost even if it was only for a week or two. The low season appears to be getting longer with fewer and fewer western[…] Read More >

Although Pattaya is best known for its vibrant nightlife, golf and water sports, the city has several worthy charities that do a lot of fantastic work for the local community. In addition to our list of larger charities, you will frequently see one-off events held to promote a particular cause. It is something that many[…] Read More >

We are all keen to find new ways that we can stay healthy and look after our bodies. Exercise is, of course, one of the best ways to do this so why not consider buying a bike? There is some excellent scenery as you head into East Pattaya or indeed travel to the south. Many[…] Read More >

There is little doubt that some of the beer bars in Naklua have taken something of a beating in recent years but the best ones have managed to weather the storm. Whilst footfall in the area has declined – certainly, in terms of the number of westerners, the main bars have managed to continue and[…] Read More >

Although there is an adequate public transport network in Pattaya, sometimes we want a little bit more freedom and a chance to explore further afield. Depending on how far you want to travel, renting a motorbike could be your best option. It should be stressed that you do need to be a holder of a[…] Read More >