Many people who live in Thailand do so on a Retirement Visa and do so quite comfortably enjoying everything that the country has to offer. Fortunately, many of these people can easily meet the financial requirements of the visa and the need to have 800,000 Thai Baht in a Thai bank account, or sufficient income,[…] Read More >

As Pattaya is a coastal resort, it is hardly surprising that seafood plays a significant part on many menus in the city. The fresh food is naturally enticing and is very reasonably priced – even at the most upmarket of restaurants. Although the seafood is widely available, there are lots of restaurants that would claim[…] Read More >

Pattaya is a city that has changed remarkably over the last 50 years. The former fishing village became a haven for US Troops looking to enjoy some R&R during the Vietnam War which in turn, led to bars opening and, of course, an influx of girls. Since that time we have seen new condo developments,[…] Read More >

The number of new condos that are being built in Pattaya appears to be on the increase again after a period that witnessed something of a lull. What seems apparent is that the majority of new developments are more upmarket and there has been a shift away from those at the lower end. This is[…] Read More >

We all know that there are plenty of things to do in Pattaya but, in reality, we probably do the same things week in, week out. This might be playing golf, going to your favourite beachfront restaurant or perhaps just chilling out at home. However, if you are looking to do something just that little[…] Read More >

It wasn’t so long ago that if you mentioned that you lived in Pattaya to a Thai, they would not be impressed. We have to be honest, Pattaya hasn’t always had the greatest of reputations and Thai people were certainly aware of this. They would class the city as ‘not part of Thailand’ and a[…] Read More >

The Thai Baht has experienced a sustained period of strength for several years now and this is anticipated to continue throughout 2019 with experts even suggesting that the currency could hit 30 against the US dollar as early as the start of Q2. The currency’s strength has been attributed to a burgeoning economy which has[…] Read More >

As a single person visiting Pattaya for the first time probably the first thing that you think about is the city’s vibrant nightlife. Indeed, Pattaya is certainly famous for its bright neon lights, beautiful ladies and, of course, the ladyboys. However, if you are looking to do something different whilst you are in Pattaya, something[…] Read More >

Pattaya has many attractions to make the city appealing to people from all walks of life but there has been one group that seems to be increasing in numbers – sports stars. Ok, many of the stars come to the city to do after dinner speaking or do exhibitions but a lot come of their[…] Read More >