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Inside Background
Architecture 
No real architectural marvels here... but the Royal Cliff Resort setting is...
Last edited: 13 July 2006
Culture 
Culture?  Nope.  Wrong place for that.  Not here.   The cloest you'll get are...
Last edited: 02 June 2008
Health & Safety 
Pattaya can be considered very safe, mostly because there are always lots of...
Last edited: 21 March 2008
History 
Pattaya tourism started in the end of the 50's with the visit of American...
Last edited: 08 September 2008
Overview 
  Pattaya is a cheap and in general cheerful town, the climate is great , the...
Last edited: 01 October 2006
Pattaya - A Couple's Perspective 
Pattaya often gets a bad wrap for it's seediness and unsuitability for certain...
Last edited: 31 August 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
GETTING TO PATTAYA FROM BANGKOK   TAXI: The metered taxi system operates 24/7...
Last edited: 15 October 2009
Getting Around 
PATTAYA AREA - GETTING AROUND   TAXI'S: There are now some metered taxis in...
Last edited: 23 August 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
TAXI'S - SONGTHAEWS - MOTORBIKE TAXI'S - RENTAL CARS & MOTOR -SCOOTERS...
Last edited: 23 August 2009
Pattaya Orientation Maps 
Some useful maps for the Pattaya and Chonburi area of Thailand are as follows...
Last edited: 08 October 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Two main festivals in Thailand and consequently in Pattaya. In April - Song...
Last edited: 12 July 2006
Family Travel 
Surprisingly, this is a great place for family travel.  There are far too many...
Last edited: 27 April 2006
First-time Visitors 
PATTAYA - BEYOND THE BARS & WALKING STREET The following suggestions have...
Last edited: 18 August 2009
Nightlife 
Does Pattaya have it's share of girly bars - well yes! But there's a whole lot...
Last edited: 11 March 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
  Near Baan Sare  About 20 minutes out of town, past Jomtien, is a hotel Sunset...
Last edited: 01 April 2008
Shopping 
Royal Garden Plaza which adjoins the Marriott Hotel, and Central ("Big C...
Last edited: 27 December 2009
Angelwitch Pattaya Agogo 
  If you are looking for some nightlife in Pattaya, you might try the show at...
Last edited: 27 December 2009
Fish Spa  
Visit and try fish spa, the first fish therapy in Thailand. Letting up to a...
Last edited: 07 August 2009
Flight of the Gibbon 
Pattaya - Flight of the Gibbon - A Zip-Lining Adventure  Flight of the Gibbon...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
Ko Si Chang Island Getaway 
On a clear day, you can see mountainous Ko Sichang floating on the northwest...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
KOH LARN island 
TO GET THERE:  Go to Pattaya's BALI HAI Pier, which is just a few minutes...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Nightlife 
  If full on partying alone or with your buddies is what you're after, Pattaya...
Last edited: 27 December 2009
Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden 
If you are looking for things to do in Pattaya, Nong Nooch Garden is a renowned...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
For comfortable airconditioned daytime dining, try the foodcourt at the Royal...
Last edited: 01 April 2008
Cheap Eats 
Street Food... One of the best things about Thailand is it’s impossible to be...
Last edited: 01 April 2008
Maharaja, Jomtien 
Top-tier Indian cooking in a chic but cheery setting.
Last edited: 21 June 2009
Sip N Byte 
Sip & Byte Bistro is a small and easy-going, yet elegantly decorated...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
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Inside Thailand: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The official currency of Thailand is the Thai BAHT (pronounced - bart).  One...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Thailand now fly into the new Bangkok airport, named Suvarnabhumi...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Emergencies 
Useful numbers  for foreigners who traveling in Chiang Mai. Emergency Call...
Last edited: 15 March 2007
Important Phrases 
The difficulty in trying to learn some Thai from the written English (often...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Telephones 
Getting international tel... calls costs much in Thailand. At the arrival...
Last edited: 27 May 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping:   Basics: There is no mandatory tipping policy in Thailand. However...
Last edited: 27 November 2009
Adventure Travel in Thailand 
Addictive is how most visitors describe Thailand…you just can’t help but go...
Last edited: 15 July 2009
Be aware - Thai hotels 
In response to some reviews here on Trip Advisor about Thai locations this...
Last edited: 16 August 2009
Checklist before your Thai travel 
Here are 20 things to think about when visiting Thailand …   Bring a cell phone...
Last edited: 17 August 2009
Do's and Don'ts 
What do Thais see when they see you, the foreign tourist? Knowing this will...
Last edited: 18 December 2009
Finding a Tour Guide 
Here is a list of tour guides that visitors to Thailand have regularly...
Last edited: 29 December 2009
From Bangkok Airport to Hotel 
Public taxis are the most popular way to get into town. Ignore all touts in the...
Last edited: 09 December 2009
General Advice on Personal Safety 
Overall, Thailand is a safe nation in which to travel.  Physical attacks and...
Last edited: 17 December 2009
Halal Food Options 
Thailand is popular with visitors from nearby Muslim countries such as...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Reclaiming VAT 
These are the basic rules and procedures: * How do you claim a VAT refund and...
Last edited: 24 October 2009
Shopping in Bangkok 
You've heard about Bangkok's unique shopping culture and now you too want a...
Last edited: 19 September 2008
Taxis In Bangkok 
Going by taxi in Bangkok can be a cheap or expensive experience. It can depend...
Last edited: 29 November 2009
Vacation Rentals 
Renting a house instead of a hotel in Thailand is an exciting option...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
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