Thai curries, much like curries around the world are usually made with some form of paste. These pastes can be made yourself or they can be purchased from any supermarket and most local markets. The term “curry” on its own is a very generic term but most people will appreciate that it refers to food[…] Read More >

No one would argue that prices haven’t increased in recent year but have they actually increased in percentage terms at a faster rate than anywhere else in the world? This is a very difficult question to answer as the increases vary from item to item or activity to activity. Some rises have been negligible whilst[…] Read More >

Most people who live in Thailand can speak a little bit of Thai, enough to be able to order food and get from A to B. However, this is where it ends for a many meaning that they don’t get the most from their time in the Kingdom. Sure, this is fine amongst your own[…] Read More >

There are lots of advantages of purchasing something that is of higher quality and this is definitely the case when it comes to condos. Units that are located in high-end buildings retain their appeal and their value for decades. Often these buildings are in prime locations, often on the beachfront and this land that is[…] Read More >

No one could argue that the type of visitor who comes to Thailand and Pattaya, in particular, has changed considerably over the last decade or so. The demand for long-term rentals in low to mid-range properties has reduced with demand for short-term rentals increasing. The problem with this is that rentals in condos that are[…] Read More >

The Chinese New Year will be celebrated on 5 February all across Thailand and indeed the world. This year will be the Year of the Pig and it may come as a surprise to learn that approximately 14% of the Thai population is officially Chinese. Typically, the festival lasts for around 3 weeks every year[…] Read More >

We all know that there is an abundance of restaurants in Pattaya many of which are of the highest standard. In previous articles, we have covered the different types of food so on this occasion we will look at those places that offer something just that little bit different. You would maybe visit these restaurants[…] Read More >

Bang Saray, up until recently, was something of quiet village a little bit isolated from Jomtien and Pattaya. It was a place to visit at weekends due to its excellent beach. Although the town has grown significantly in recent years in still manages to distance itself from Pattaya. It has a far more relaxed and[…] Read More >

Pattaya is well-known for its wide selection of bars that cater for all tastes and all nationalities. Quite literally everyone is made to feel welcome and there will always be somewhere that suits you. One type of bar that appeals to everyone is an excellent rooftop bar, one that offers great views with a gentle[…] Read More >

For many people coming to live in Pattaya and even those coming to visit on holiday, one of the main things that fascinates them is the Thai language. Luckily, we have a wide range of language schools, most of which allow students to learn Thai and obtain an Education (ED) Visa (so long as they[…] Read More >