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Oysters Beach Club Pattaya

November 18, 2020 by David Herd

Sunset over Koh Larn

Oysters Beach Club Pattaya are on special Tuesdays from 3 pm until sold out. These fabulous fresh French oysters are only B35 each including ++, so I indulged buy ordering 18 at a cost of B630, or $28 AUD.

For many years I have been saying that in my opinion Pattaya has the best sunsets I have seen anywhere in the world. If you don’t believe me just follow THIS LINK.

Looking south along the beach.

Just 30 minutes before sunset, time for some fresh oysters from France. 🙂

Surrounded by high-rise condos

Spectacular views of Koh Larn, but they would get very hot inside every afternoon with the hot sun belting in from the East.

Tuesday oysters special

From 3 pm every Tuesday they serve fabulous oysters from France for B30 a piece. Of course being an upmarket hotel the Pullman adds ++ to the price, 7% VAT & 10% service which brings the price to B35 or $1’60 AUD. About $19 per dozen making it the best value I have found in Thailand.

A complementary wine

Many thanks to the friendly waiter, I will be a regular Tuesday customer.

Spectacular at night

For a very good room discount here at the Pullman hotel just book through THIS LINK.

Escape from the sun

This is the undercover outdoor area, if you want aircon just go inside. 🙂

Oysters Beach Club Pattaya, Fine de Claire No 4

This oyster can be grown in various parts of France, but must have spent at least 28 days in the famous ‘Claires’ to be called a Fine de Claire. The Fine de Claire oyster has a higher liquid content and a delicate salty taste.

Oysters Beach Club Pattaya, I’ll be a regular Tuesday customer.

Just looking at this photo makes my mouth water.

I have eaten oysters all over the world

To see the history of my affair with oysters from around the world please follow THIS LINK. Did you know that American and Italian researchers found they are rich in amino acids, which trigger increased levels of sex hormones.

Thanks for visiting my Oysters Beach Club Pattaya photo blog. For a very good room discount at this terrific hotel just book through THIS LINK.

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Hilton Pattaya spectacular Sky Bar

January 14, 2017 by David Herd

Pattaya sunset

Hilton Pattaya spectacular Sky Bar

Hilton Pattaya spectacular Sky Bar is the perfect place to watch the sunset. Happy hour is from 5 to 7 pm offering a range of cocktails for only B330 for two or around $9 usd.

Big crowd

Three reasons I guess, it’s happy hour, it’h high season in January & i’ts an amazing view of Pattaya.

Hole in the roof to watch the stars.

Once again I’m guessing that’s why they put the hole in the roof. 🙂

From a different aspect

All through the Hilton the design & architecture is fabulous.

Electric blue mini bar

What a magnificent colour.

Looking north

The buildings at the top left are at Wongamat Beach.

Beautiful sunset

We are so lucky living in Pattaya, we really get the best sunsets, storms as well as magnificent clouds that float across Pattaya Bay.

Looking west

A few minutes after sunset the view is breathtaking looking towards Koh Larn island.

Full house

It’s certainly a good idea to book a table in the high season.

Aussies in paradise

Wayne Croker with the rabbit ears is from Brisbane enjoying a short golfing holiday in Pattaya, & Hamish Elton lives & works from his home office on Pratumnak Hill. Here is the view Hamish has when laying by his pool. 🙂

All the city lights come on

It’s really worthwhile watching the city change from daylight to dark.

Same shot different tone

Different camera setting for a warmer shot. 🙂

Hilton Pattaya spectacular Sky Bar

Check out THIS LINK for other places in Pattaya to enjoy dinner or a cocktail, none however have a more spectacular view than the Hilton Sky Bar.

Looking northwest

Pattaya has become a big city as you can clearly see.

Back to where we started.

This was 30 minutes before sunset.

Farewell from the Hilton

Thanks for visiting my Hilton Pattaya spectacular Sky Bar photo blog.

Wait a minute, we’re back

March 28 celebration 10 years in Thailand for Hamish. 🙂

Bad moon rising

Here we are again on the December 21 Solstice, Hamish, Wayne & DH.

Hamish & his lovely lady May.

Great photo at the Hilton Pattaya spectacular Sky Bar.

Here is May the calendar girl. 🙂

Posing for the Bikini Mafia 2019 calendar.

While we are here lets throw in some sunsets.

Another spectacular sunset on March 28 2017.

It doesn’t get any better than this.

Fabulous sunset from Horizons.

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Fabulous views, excellent restaurants & a very good room rate if you book through THIS LINK.

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Bangkok Silom Sky Bar Cloud 47

January 24, 2016 by David Herd

Bangkok before & after sunset

Bangkok Silom Sky Bar

Bangkok Silom Sky Bar in Sathorn Rd is one of the many wonderful Sky bars in this great city. Much more casual and affordable than the others with an amazing city view.

Looking toward Baiyoke Tower

About 45 minutes before sunset in this city of 8 million people.

A closer look at Baiyoke Tower

The building directly in front of the Baiyoke Sky hotel is Centara Grand at CentralWorld. On the top floor is the magnificent Red Sky Bar.

Chang draught beer special

Pay only B299 or $12 AUD for unlimited Chang draught between 5 and 7 pm. A great deal for beer drinkers.

Thai Wah Tower II aka e Banyan Tree Hotel

The tall building in the centre is the Banyan Tree Hotel which has another famous Sky bar and restaurant called Vertigo on the 61st floor.

Bangkok’s tallest buildings

Stunning outlook

This is from a small bar area on the 2nd floor which would be a great spot for a private party.

A slightly different angle

A very casual atmosphere.

Maybe you prefer a tent

Bangkok Sky Bar Cloud 47 really is one of the cities great location. 47th Floor, United Center Building, Silom, Bangkok. Tel: +66 91 889 9600. For you Thai speakers suay mak mak.

Just before sunset

We are eagerly waiting for the lights of the city to come on.

Bangkok’s tallest building

MahaNakhon is a luxury mixed-use skyscraper currently under construction in the Silom/Sathon central business area of Bangkok. Designed to fit into the Thai landscape with a unique pixelated facade, it will have the unconventional appearance of a glass curtain walled square tower with a cuboid-surfaced spiral cut into the side of the building. Upon its estimated completion in 2015, it will become the tallest building in Bangkok at 314 metres (1,030 ft), with 77 floors. Featuring hotel, retail and residences, 200 units of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bangkok inside the building are priced between around US$1,100,000 to US$17,000,000, making it one of the most expensive condominiums in Bangkok. From Wikipedia.

My favourite time of the day

Such an exciting sight to see the lights of the “Big Mango” start to come to life.

Bangkok traffic

Peak hour is a good time to avoid the Bangkok traffic, take the Sky train instead.

Larry is quenching his thirst

My friend Larry Krausz has recently moved to Thailand from Australia, we have known each other for quite a while, in fact in 1999 we travelled around the world including Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.

Absolutely breathtaking

City views don’t get much better than this.

Bangkok Silom Sky Bar

By now we were on our 6th beer and feeling no pain at all.

Sadly my old friend Larry suffered a major stroke & passed away in January 2017.

A great night

This certainly was a night to remember, Cloud 47 will become one of my regular Bangkok haunts. For those of you who like to boogie the band starts at 9 pm.

Remember the name

Put Cloud 47 on your bucket list, especially if you are a beer drinker.

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Goodnight folks & thanks for visiting.

My Bangkok Silom Sky Bar post simply proves once again what a fabulous city this is.

When I’m in Bangkok I like to stay in Sukhumvit Soi 11, here is an excellent budget hotel, if you USE THIS LINK you will get a great rate of around B1100 per night, or $30 USD.