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Jim Thompson House Museum

December 13, 2013 by David Herd

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The legend lives on.

Jim Thompson House Museum

Jim Thompson House Museum

Jim Thompson House Bangkok Museum showing traditional Thai architecture combined with Western influences.   In 1967, Jim Thompson went on holiday with friends to the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. There he set out for a walk in the surrounding jungle but never returned. Thus began the Jim Thompson legend.  

Jim Thompson House is a museum in Bangkok. It is a complex of various old Thai structures that the American businessman Jim Thompson collected in from all parts of Thailand in the 1950s and 60s.

Jim Thompson House Museum

Jim Thompson House Museum

Jim Thompson, an American businessman was perhaps ‘the best known foreigner in Bangkok, and possibly in Southeast Asia’. “In the twenty years before his ill-fated holiday in Malaysia, he had accomplished more than most men in a full life. He had built a major industry in a remote and little known country whose language he could not speak; he had become an authority on an art that, previously, he scarcely knew existed and had assembled a collection that attracted scholars from all over the world; he had built a home that was a work of art in itself and one of the landmarks of Bangkok; and, in the process of doing all this, he had become a sort of landmark himself, a personality so widely known in his adopted homeland that a letter addressed simply ‘Jim Thompson, Bangkok’ found its way to him in a city of three and a half million people.”

Living Room

Jim Thompson House Museum

In 1958 this American businessman began what was to be the pinnacle of his architectural achievement, a new home to showcase his art collection. Formed from parts of six antique Thai houses, his home (completed in 1959) sits on a klong (canal) across from Bangkrua, where his weavers were then located. Most of the 19th-century houses were dismantled and moved from Ayutthaya, but the largest – a weaver’s house (now the living room) – came from Bangkuar.

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Silk Loom at Jim Thompson House.

Jim Thompson House Museum

With his natural flair for design and colour, and driven by his single-minded dedication to reviving the craft, Thompson soon gained worldwide recognition for his success in rebuilding the silk industry in Thailand, for generating international demand for Thai silk and for contributing to the growth of the silk industry.

Spooling silk at Jim Thompson House

Jim Thompson House Museum

Jim Thompson Bangkok Museum is only about 15 minutes walk from the MBK centre.

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Elevated rooms.

Jim Thompson House Museum

In the hot and humid tropical climate, the airy, open quality of a Thai house and the broad overhangs of its roof protect the interior from both sun and rain. Elevated houses facilitate the circulation of air and offered a more comfortable living space. It was cooler to live in and protected the home from the risk of floods in the monsoon season. It also offered protection from hostile wildlife. The open space beneath the house was versatile. It was used as a living area in the hot season, as storage for the season’s harvest, and as a place to keep livestock.

All visitors have a guide.

Jim Thompson House Museum

It’s such a popular Thailand tourist destination you are not allowed to walk around the property by yourself, you must wait for a guide to take you in groups.

Rice storage.

Jim Thompson House Museum

This separate room was where they stored the rice. It is such a unique property in the heart of Bangkok, you can see why it’s such a popular Thailand tourist destination.

Entertainers at Jim Thompson Bangkok Museum

Jim Thompson House Museum

These lads looked terrific in their traditional costumes.

Thai welcome at Jim Thompson House.

Thai welcome at Jim Thompson House in Bangkok, beautiful dancers.
 

Here is a slide show.

 

Jim Thompson in 1962

Jim Thompson House Museum

A rare old photo of Jim Thompson.

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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.

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

The building in the middle is the Holiday Inn, on the left is the Amari Hotel which is another very good five star hotel. Use THIS LINK to book for a very good room rate.

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The best Pattaya budget hotel, 3 pools & opposite Central Marina shopping mall. For a great room rate just book through THIS LINK.

Sutus Court is a great budget hotel right i the heart of one of Pattaya’s main bar areas, just use THIS LINK for a terrific room rate. 420/100 Moo 9 Soi Buakhao.

Pattaya Hilton

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This is the view from Horizons the amazing rooftop bar. A great five star hotel located opposte the beach & above the Central Festival shopping mall. Just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate. 

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Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok River

December 12, 2013 by David Herd

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State Tower at Silom

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok 

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok River is a great way to explore this magnificent city. There are many different boats to take you to all the interesting places. Large & small ferries, long-tail boats and dinner cruises. The photo above shows one of the many wharves where you can board the boats.

Long-tail boat

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok River

The long-tail boat, known as Ruea Hang Yao is a type of watercraft native to Southeast Asia, which uses a common automotive engine as a readily available and maintainable power-plant. A craft designed to carry passengers on a river may include a lightweight long canoe hull, up to 30 meters, and a canopy. There is much variation among these boats, some have evolved from traditional craft types, while others have a more improvised look—the sole defining characteristic is a secondhand car or truck engine.

Huge truck engine

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

Advantages to the inboard engine with a long drive-shaft include keeping the engine relatively dry. Following the basic design pattern allows a variety of engines to be attached to a variety of different kinds of hulls. This flexibility simplifies construction and maintenance while sacrificing the efficiency and comfort that might be expected of a typical mass-produced product.

Cooling to the engine is provided by a shaped metal pipe strewn underneath the rear running board which is used as a rudimentary heat-exchanger. This is then coupled to the engine using rubber or plastic hoses. Clean water is then used as the coolant.

Control is achieved by moving the engine with a lever stick attached to the inboard side. Ignition and throttle controls provide simple means to control this simple craft. Larger boats may include more than one “tail,” with several operators piloting in tandem.

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok River

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

How would you ever find a life-jacket if there was a problem with the ferry?

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River City shopping mall on the Chao Phraya river

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

When it was completed in 1984 the complex was awarded the Gold Medal for the “Best Commercial Complex” by the Association of Siamese Architects under the Royal Patronage of Thailand. The complex is an art and antique center that showcases Thai art and culture. On the third and fourth floors are over 100 art and antique shops with antiques such as Buddha images, gold ornaments, large blue and white vases, porcelains, silver boxes and betel nut sets, art deco clocks and sculptures, intricate wood carvings and other artwork also from China, Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Monthly auctions held at the River City auditorium on the fourth floor every first Saturday of each month are organised by the Riverside Auction House Ltd.

The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

    The Sheraton joins river city with an elevated walkway.  

Long-tail boat at the Sheraton Pier.

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

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 Not all buildings on Chao Phraya Bangkok’s major river are modern.

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

    One of the many dilapidated buildings on the Chao Phraya river.   Here is my live webcam from my balcony overlooking Pattaya beach in Thailand.  

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok River waterfront living

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

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  Magnificent C.A.T. Telecom Building.

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

CAT Telecom Tower, Bangruk, this building holds Largest Thailand’s Internet Exchange. The C.A.T. Communications building. Bangkok features some beautiful modern architecture, and the government budgets are usually high enough to afford it. CAT is the state-owned communications company, their real company name is CAT Telecom Public Company Limited. Why the name CAT? Because it used to be known as the Communications Authority of Thailand.

Centre Point Hotel

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

Centre Point Hotel Silom is the white building, excellent 45 M2 rooms, for a discounted room rate just book through THIS LINK. 

State Tower

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

  Sirocco Sky Bar is the world’s highest open-air bar on the 64th floor of the State Tower located on Silom Road, Bang Rak business district, Bangkok, Thailand, the second tallest building in Thailand. 

Centre Point Hotel Silom

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

Centre Point Hotel Silom is the white building close to the State Tower, excellent 45 M2 rooms, for a discounted room rate just book through THIS LINK. 

Wat Arun.

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok River

Wat Arun, “Temple of Dawn” is a Buddhist temple  in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok.  

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Waiting for the lock to fill.

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

Here I am in a long-tail boat with two English friends. Thanks for checking out my blog Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok River, if you need to book a hotel in Bangkok there is no better site than AGODA.  Four English friends came to Bangkok January 2013 and had a wonderful holiday.

Not everybody is happy on the river

 Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok

A Vietnamese cargo ship ploughed into riverside houses along the Chao Phraya River in Phra Pradaeng district yesterday April 5t 2017, damaging three homes.

Residents fled to the streets in panic as the cargo ship loomed over them. Three houses were damaged, one badly, but nobody was injured.

iCheck Inn Soi 11

Chao Phraya Iconic Bangkok River

 

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.

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Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

December 11, 2013 by David Herd

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Centre Point Silom Hotel

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

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Bangkok Hotels luxury budget, there are thousands of them, however I stayed at Centre Point  just last week and was very happy with the whole package.  My room was huge with a great city view and a full kitchen including a washing machine. In fact it was more like an apartment.

Another bonus is you can enter Robinson Shopping mall direct from the hotel.

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

 Four minutes walk to the Saphan Taksin Skytrain, 5 minutes to the main ferry wharf at Sathorn (Central Pier).


 

 

Centre Point Silom Hotel

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

The view at night was spectacular, however I’m sure the opposite side overlooking the river is better still.

 Full kitchen at Centre Point.

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

As you can see everything you need is here. 🙂

lebua at State Tower.

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

State Tower contains condominiums, serviced apartments, offices and retail units. It is also home to a five-star hotel called Lebua. There is a forty-story high atrium inside, and on the 64th floor is Sirocco, the world’s highest open-air restaurant with a panoramic view of Bangkok. Staying at Lebua gives you the advantage of having Sirocco on the top floor and Breeze on the 53rd floor.

Sunset at Sirocco

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lebua at State Tower is an all-suite hotel where every one of our 357 suites are designed to offer you breathtaking vistas of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya river. Ranging between 66-266 sqm in area, each suite is reputed to be the most spacious in its category in the city.

View from Sirocco above Lebua hotel.

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

Take a ferry ride on the Chao Phraya river

Shangri-La Hotel on the Chao Phraya river

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

This hotel has it all, if you can afford it. Right on the river with several terrific restaurants and only a short walk to the Sky train.

Hotel staff sing on the Kings birthday December 5th.

Staff at the Bangkok Shangri-la Hotel sing on the Kings birthday.

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget Shangri-La

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

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Great shopping at MBK.

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

If you are in Bangkok to shop, and who isn’t? Then MBK should be high on your list. There are two hotels to consider which are very close to the shops. Pathumwan Princess Hotel actually forms part of MBK so you leave your room & enter the shopping center. The other hotel across the road is the Ibis or Mercure, a little less expensive than Pathumwan Princess, but it will take you 5 minutes longer to get to the shops.  😆

Bangkok Hotels on Sukhumvit.

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

You simply walk across the footbridge at the National Stadium Sky train station and you are in MBK.

Without a doubt AGODA is the best online Hotel booking site.

Lets go down market at the Dynasty.

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

The Dynasty Inn is in Sukhumvit  Soi 4 Nana, a few meters from the infamous Nana Plaza. I can highly recommend this 2.5 star hotel because I have stayed there probably 50 times in the last 20 years. For lots of information regarding Nana Plaza check out my blog. Phone +66 2 656 8010 and ask for Miss Lee, tell her David Herd sent you and I’m sure you will be looked after. Room costs are between 1,500 & 2,000 Baht. 

Dynasty Grande

Bangkok Hotels Five Star plus budget

Just around the corner at 21 Soi Sukhumvit 6, Sukhumvit Rd is the more upmarket Dynasty Grande, very good large rooms, I would rate it 3 to 3.5 stars. Rooms are around 3,000 Baht per night or $100. Bear in mind that is the same rate at Centre Point in Silom which is a much better hotel. The Dynasty however is a good choice for those who can’t resist the lure of Nana Plaza. 

View of Soi 11 from Mulligans

Bangkok Hotels Five Star plus budget

 Citadines hotel is a great location in Soi 11 Sukhumvit to stay in Bangkok, right in the middle of the action. Mulligans 24 hour Irish pub is on the ground floor.

Citadines

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

The rooms are compact and nicely laid out including a kitchen if you like to prepare some food.

As you would expect the rooms at the Marriot are fabulous

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

For a very good discount book through THIS LINK.

The foyer

Bangkok Hotels luxury budget

Looking down on the huge foyer with comfortable lounges for you to relax before heading for the shops. My two favourite shopping centres are Siam Paragon & Siam Centre which are next door to each other, and the amazing EmQuartier, put them on your list of paces to go.

Armoni Hotel Soi 11

Nana Sukhumvit area Bangkok

Just a few meters from Nana station is this excellent small hotel tucked away is a lane off Soi 11. If you use this link you will get a room for around B1100.

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A-One hotel on Beach Road

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Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

December 10, 2013 by David Herd

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Nana Plaza

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars can be found in three areas, Patpong, Soi Cowboy & Nana Plaza. Patpong is where it all started many years ago. It has even been filmed in in a James Bond chase-sequence. Patpong has long since lost it’s title of number one for sexy shows  Go-Go bars. Soi Cowboy now reigns supreme with Nana Plaza in 2nd place.

UPDATE: Since writing the above comments in December 2013 Soi Cowboy has now slipped somewhat in popularity in February 2017. Mainly because during the last couple of years the drink prices, and in particular the lady drink prices have risen too high. In many cases you will now pay over B200 the buy a lady a drink.

Say no more…….

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

 

As you can see Lollipop is now Suckers.

Here is a YouTube video taken February 21 2016.

Nana Plaza Bangkok sexy bars

Beer Bars & Go-Go bars in Nana Plaza

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

 

Greeting you when you pass beneath the  ‘Nana Entertainment Plaza‘ entrance sign is a mass of glowing neon signs, yelling at you from all directions. Shouting even louder than the neon is the intriguing cast of upfront characters , lady-Boys and girls who will try and accost you,  it’s all light-hearted and non threatening.

On the ground floor are mostly open-air beer bars to choose from. Girls will try to tempt you in for a drink or a game of Jenga but not much really happens here, however it is where I prefer to drink and watch the passing parade.  The shows and the A Go Go Bars with naughty names like Lollipop,Pretty Lady and Red Lips are located on the first floor.  Girls here will step into your path and will try to drag you in for a look.

Here we are at Nana Plaza

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

I’m with my friend John Martin aka “Pothole Bin Ladin” at the first bar on the right as you walk into Nana Plaza, it’s the best place to watch all the girls & Lady-Boys walk past on there way to work. I have been visiting the Plaza for 20 years and have seen many changes in that time. Back then it was 10% Lady-Boys, now it seems more like 50% which does not suit me at all.  😥 On the other hand it does suit Pothole as he has been known the cross that dreaded line fairly often.

Nana Plaza with Landmark hotel in the background.

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

 

The five star Landmark hotel backs onto Nana Plaza.

For many years this great song has conjured up all sorts of Bangkok memories for me.

Nana Plaza as it was.

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

Nana Plaza has been cleaned up quite a bit recently, there are no more cars & motorbikes allowed to park there anymore, you can see in this photo how it used to be.

Bars in the centre of Nana Plaza have been rebuilt.

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

 

Two hotels close by are very popular with expats, the Nana Hotel & the Dynasty Inn, personally I prefer the Dynasty.  If you want to go upmarket choose the JW Marriot or the Landmark.

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Nana Plaza exit

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

The bar you see on the left is where I like to sit & observe, straight opposite is the Nana Hotel car park.

Nana Plaza in daylight

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

The Dynasty Grand is a good hotel close to the action  

Lots of Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars in Soi 4 Nana

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

Without a doubt AGODA is the best online Hotel booking site.  

Here is a short video of Nana Plaza.    

Nana Plaza, Bangkok's sexy red light Go-Go district.

 

Terminal 21 near Soi Cowboy

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

Soi Cowboy was named after the cowboy hat-wearing African-American who opened the first bar here in the early 1970s, this red-light district has a more laid-back, carnival-like feel to it than Patpong or Nana Plaza.  Soi Cowboy is just next to Terminal 21, this very popular new shopping mall, so just cross the street and see it for yourself,  or use Terminal 21 as an excuse to have some fun! Remember, you may not see this again anywhere else in the world!

 Soi Cowboy

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

 

No wonder they call it a red light area. 🙂

Pretty face in Soi Cowboy

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

 

Soi Cowboy Bangkok is in my opinion the best of the red light areas in this great city. Nana Plaza comes in 2nd place with Patpong Rd a distance third. Located near Sukhumvit Road, between Sukhumvit Soi 21 (also called Soi Asoke) and Soi 23, within walking distance from the BTS Skytrain’s Asok Station and the Bangkok Metro’s Sukhumvit Station. The Grand Millennium Hotel is nearby.

The go-go bars follow the pattern common in Thailand: alcoholic drinks are served and women in bikinis dance on a stage. Topless or even nude dancing.

David Herd and Roland Bonnici in Soi Cowboy

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

 

Here I am with my friend Roland who is a Sydney Barrister specialising in criminal law. He has more energy and staying power than I do so I now call in the Bangkok Energiser Bunny. :)
 
Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

 
 As you can clearly see there is always something to look at in Soi Cowboy.

Country Road Soi Cowboy

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

 

Cowboy is a great “people watching” venue.

Nana Plaza

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Nana Plaza, Hooters & Hillary bar.

Hooters Bangkok Nana Plaza

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.

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Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

 

I think she may be a little shy. :)

Happy hour at Patpong

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

 

Happy hours and happy endings are always available in Patpong Road.

Happy hour in Patpong 1993

Bangkok famous sexy go-go bars

 

Travelling from Europe to Australia in 1993 naturally I had to stopover in Bangkok for some R & R.

 
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HOW NOT TO GET RIPPED OFF IN PATPONG!

Go-Go bars located on ground level along the two streets of Patpong are free to get in as long as you order a drink, which costs around 120 baht… but be aware that there are tricky places that will cost you a lot more without actually delivering anything better – and they may even be worse.

How to recognize the trick:

  1. Someone will approach you with a nice list of fun entertaining features such as a ‘ping pong show’ and other well-known activities with ‘colorful’ names. So far, nothing really unusual.
  2. He will say “It’s free to see for five minutes”… which means it won’t be free after the five minutes are up  and as the guy seems trustworthy and speaks really fast, you somehow forget this fact.
  3. The place not even be on Patpong itself but if the bar is upstairs and the bar has no sign and no name, get ready to be ripped off (nicely but effectively).
  4. Once you are in, the show will have only one act and you will be asked for a tip, and another tip, and another… Basically you will have to tip for each ‘trick’ performed. And believe me, these girls have mastered the art of making you feel really cheap if you don’t tip them.
  5. The girls will ask you for a lady drink, whether she sits next to you or even stands across the room… each drink costs at least 200 baht.
  6. You will not see the bill until the last minute. In most normal Bangkok Go-Go Bars or beer bars, your bill is placed in a small box in front of you, which allows you to check the damage as you drink and let you decide if you want to offer another round or not. Usually a drink is around 100 to 120 baht. In the dodgy ones the bill never comes until the last moment
  7. If you ask a girl how much her drink will cost you, she only knows once answer: ‘same as yours’, so naturally you think 100 to 120 baht… wrong, it’s 200 to 300 baht.
  8. When the bill comes, it’ll be about 1,000 baht and don’t even waste your time arguing; you won’t win… just pay up and smile, realising you’ve got a nice story to tell your friends – just like I’m telling you now!

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Bangkok restaurant reviews

December 9, 2013 by David Herd

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Sirocco at the State Tower

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Bangkok restaurant reviews,  I guess I’m allowed to call myself a Bon Vivant  given my obsession with eating out at good restaurants. Lets start with the most spectacular restaurant in the whole city. The view from the Sky bar at Sirocco is amazing, the restaurant is very popular with the trendy Bangkok crowd, the food is good but the price is ridiculously high.

Sirocco on the 64th floor.

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Sirocco is one of the world’s great Sky bars.

Seafood salad at Sirocco

Bangkok restaurant reviews

As you would expect the food at Sirocco is excellent.

Centre-Point hotel from Sirocco.

Bangkok restaurant reviews

A very good hotel near the river and the Sky train.

Magnificent sunset at Sirocco.

Bangkok restaurant reviews

I’m sure Bangkok has more sky bars than any city in the world.

Breeze on the 53rd floor.

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Here is a tip if you want to save some money, have a couple of pre dinner drinks at the Sky bar  on the 64th floor then go down to Breeze on the 53rd floor and dine there, much better value.

Spectacular lights at Breeze.

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Far less expensive than Sirocco.

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Shangri-La Buffet

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The 5 star Shangri-La hotel on the river has several restaurants to choose from. I found the best value was their incredible buffet featuring Sushi, Alaskan crab, shrimp, Dim Sum, soups, B-B-Q & a terrific selection of deserts. Free flow wine & beer was included for 2,250 Baht or $90 AUD.

There was a nice surprise when I paid the bill,  received a 15% discount for using my Platinum Visa card. So the price came down to $65. Considering I had 5 glasses of wine from Chile, it was super deal.

Seafood at the Shangri-La

Bangkok restaurant reviews

If you want a great buffet in Bangkok look no further.

Dinner cruise

Bangkok restaurant reviews

The Shangri-La has a dinner cruise leaving at 7.30 every night.

Vintage at Silom

Bangkok restaurant reviews

What a great find this was, I was strolling around the back streets of Silom and stumbled across this very nice Italian restaurant with super friendly staff.

Bangkok restaurant reviews The Vintage

Bangkok restaurant reviews

Good food, nice atmosphere, a large selection of wine & friendly staff, what more would you want?  😀

Fettuccine with scallops & rock lobster  at Vintage

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Very good food at Vintage.

 Vintage at Silom

Bangkok restaurant reviews

You will find the Vintage at 19 Silom Soi 21

Basilico Pizzeria in Soi 33

Bangkok restaurant reviews

At the other side of the city in Sukhumvit Soi 33 is another very good Italian restaurant Basilico Pizzeria. Good atmosphere and excellent pizzas. Have a pre dinner drink at “The Office” a very good sports bar just around the corner at Sukhumvit Soi 33, Wattana.

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Bangkok restaurant reviews

For over 10 years I have been going to the Bus Stop in Sukhumvit Soi 4 Nana to have their Oxtail stew. I spent 3 days in Bangkok last week and managed to have it twice for lunch even though the price has almost doubled in 4 years, it is still only 350 Baht or $10 AUD.

I introduced Pothole & he is also hooked.

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Here is my friend John Martin AKA Pothole at the Bus stop Sukhumvit Soi 4 Nana.

I had an unhappy experience at the Bust Stop in Soi 4 Nana in Bangkok 2 weeks ago. For many years I have been ordering the oxtail stew which is fantastic, lunch on the Thursday was excellent, then I returned for dinner on Friday night and they only served 2 pieces of oxtail instead of the normal 3. I complained as the price of B350 remained the same, well the chef was quite rude and unhelpful and refused to make it right, so I paid for my wine and left. After around 16 years of enjoying this great dish I guess it is time for a break, just saying………

Bus Stop Soi 4 Nana

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Don’t expect too much at the Bus Stop, it’s a good value bar with excellent low priced food, and the Oxtail is to die for.

Hanrahans Irish pub

Bangkok restaurant reviews

Right next door to the Bus Stop is Hanrahans Irish pub & sports bar. Good pub food and lots of screens showing all the popular sports.

Quintessential English breakfast.

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Breakfast 180 Baht or $6 AUD.

Monsoon restaurant in Soi 8 Nana, great food.

Bangkok restaurant reviews

A couple of streets away from the Bus Stop is a terrific restaurant in Soi 8, Monsoon.

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Bill Austin from England likes Monsoon.

Beef & Oyster sauce at Monsoon.

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Prior to the beef I had a very good pumpkin soup, my friend had an Australian steak which was magnificent.

Great prawn dish at Monsoon

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One of my favourite Bangkok restaurants.

Terrific new restaurant.

Bangkok restaurant reviews

Terrific new Bangkok restaurant, the Pirate Chambre at Chidlom. Hard to find but worth the effort. The fabulous lamb shank was only B480.

Enjoying a red wine at Pirate Chambre

Bangkok restaurant reviews

Put this excellent restaurant on your bucket list.

Oysters at Crab and Claw, 7th Floor Emquartier.

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  Lobsters, New England Clam Chowder and a good selection of oysters (Kumamoto, Calm Cove, Royal, etc…) and fresh home-made pasta.  Lots of choices at this popular establishment. The lobster roll is Crab & Claw’s signature dish, however it will set you back around B1000.

Gulliver’s

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Always good value at Gulliver’s in Sukhumvit Soi 5, excellent bar to watch your favorite sports. Food is consistently good & terrific atmosphere for a sports bar as is the one in Beach Rd Pattaya.

Bangkok from the Moon bar at Vertigo

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Vertigo and Moon Bar at the Banyan Tree Hotel located at 21/100 Sathon Tai, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10500. Another breath-taking view of the Bangkok skyline. Sit back and enjoy the Bangkok city view.

Terrific food court at Siam Centre

Bangkok restaurant reviews

A great variety of food here.

El Mercado El Maginifico

Bangkok Market Grocery Restaurant

  El Mercardo as well as being an excellent restaurant pride themselves by including in their charming complex a premium fresh supermarket offering reasonable prices which is most certainly dedicated to food enthusiasts.

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Bangkok Grand Palace

November 28, 2013 by David Herd

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Iconic Bangkok Temple

Bangkok Grand Palace 

Bangkok Grand Palace

Bangkok Grand Palace is quite remarkable, put it at the top of your list of places to see. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782.

The photo above is Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha as seen from the Outer Court.

Big crowds arrive every day.

Bangkok Grand Palace

The late monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), used to reside at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand.

Phra Si Ratana Chedi

Bangkok Grand Palace

Phra Si Ratana Chedi, a 19th-century stupa built in Sri Lankan style enshrining ashes of the Buddha.

Entrance to Wat Phra Kaew.

Bangkok Grand Palace

As regards the historical legend of Wat Phra Kaew, it was originally known as the “Wat Pa Yia”, (Bamboo Forest Monastery) in the Chiang Rai province of Northern Thailand. The wat was struck by a lightning storm in 1434, when the octagonal Chedi broke up and revealed the Emerald Buddha (made of Jade), locally known as Phra Kaew Morakot. From there it was moved, initially to Vientianne and finally to Bangkok where it was deified in the temple by the original name, Wat Phra Kaew.

Another legend mentions that attempts made by the King of Chiang Mai to possess the statue after it was found in 1434; these failed thrice because the elephants transporting the statue refused to proceed beyond a crossroad in Lampang. The King of Chiang Mai considered the incident to be a strong divine directive and allowed the Buddha statue to remain in Lampang, where it remained for the next 32 years in an exclusively built temple.


Lots of photo opportunities at the Bangkok Grand Palace

Bangkok Grand Palace

The Palace is a photographers paradise.

Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Royal Pantheon)

Bangkok Grand Palace

The Royal Pantheon was constructed during the reign of King Rama IV in 1855. He intended to place the Emerald Buddha here but the building was not completed until after his death. His successor, King Rama V, considered the building too small to accommodate the congregation at royal ceremonies so the Emerald Buddha was not placed in this building. A small gilt stupa belonging to King Rama IV was placed there instead.

Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat

Bangkok Grand Palace

The throne hall forms the front or the facade of the entire building group. In front of the throne hall is the Rathakit Field; on either side of the throne hall are the Phrom Sopha Gates. The throne hall is constructed in an eclectic style, a blend of Thai and European (more specifically Renaissance or Italianate) styles. The lower part of the structure is European, while the upper part is in Thai-styled green and orange tiled roofs and golden spires or prasats.

Bangkok Grand Palace, Monks at the Throne Hall.

Bangkok Grand Palace

Their orange robes are a great contrast to the trees in the background.

Bangkok Grand Palace

Bangkok Grand Palace

The Bangkok Grand Palace is probably Thailand’s number one attraction.

Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat.

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Two elephants and one lonely guard on duty.

There are lots on nice hotels along the river with fabulous views.

Fantastic monuments.

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Absolutely spectacular.

Gold, gold, lots of gold.

Bangkok Grand Palace

Give yourself plenty of time as the Palace is huge.

Smile

Bangkok Grand Palace

  Mother & daughter having fun at the Bangkok Grand Palace.  

The students wanted to interview us for a project.

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I guess they had a project from school to interview a foreigner. 

We could be twins.

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Chiang Mai tiger warning Thailand

November 21, 2013 by David Herd

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Chiang Mai tiger his name is Tone

Chiang Mai tiger warning

Chiang Mai tiger warning

Chiang Mai tiger warning, the sign could not have been clearer. It was placed a metre from the cage which was at the rear of the zoo away from the other tiger enclosures. It simply said “danger, don’t go past this sign”. Looking back I have done many stupid things in my life and this certainly ranks highly in the “stupidity stakes.”

Naturally I ignored the warning and moved past the sign and put my camera lens through the wire to get a clear shot of the magnificent beast sitting quietly in the pond two meters from my lens. Within one second of taking the photo there seemed to be an explosion in front of me and suddenly I jumped backwards totally soaked with water.

I could barely hear my brother’s raucous laughter from several meters away due to the rapid beating of my heart. The 240 kilo beast had lept from the pond and hit the wire full force with all his four giant paws. My luck held as did the wire, which without exaggeration saved me from being torn to pieces.

The following week I e-mailed the tiger zoo and inquired about this particular Chiang Mai tiger. They told me his name was Tone, he weighed 240 kilo and was far too dangerous to allow the public to get close, he was just used for breeding.

Chiang Mai tiger warning

Chiang Mai tiger warning Thailand

My brother Warren is happily drawing my attention to one of the warning signs.

This guy was much more docile.

Chiang Mai tiger warning Thailand

To get this close to a Chiang Mai tiger without being mauled I am sure these guys are drugged fairly heavily. Even so,  is an amazing experience.

Getting ready for the night market.

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There are many markets in Chiang Mai, this is the Anusarn Night Market Eastern side of Old City on Chang Khlan Road.  

Anusarn Night Market

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Chiang Mai’s historic importance is derived from its close proximity to the Ping River and major trading routes. While officially the city of Chiang Mai only covers most parts of the Mueang Chiang Mai district with a population of 160,000, the urban sprawl of the city now extends into several neighbouring districts. This Chiang Mai Metropolitan Area has a population of nearly one million people, more than half the total of Chiang Mai Province.  

Downtown Chiang Mai.

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Right opposite our hotel, the Raming Lodge.

Raming Lodge, good location.

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The Raming Lodge is only short walk to lots of bars, restaurants and night markets.

River cruise in Chiang Mai.

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This was a nice little tour.

Will the motor last the distance?

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Notice the fuel source is a gas bottle?

Riverside temple.

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So many temples and so little time. 🙂

Museum on the river.

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This was certainly worth exploring.

Kissing a cobra.

Chiang Mai tiger warning Thailand

If you don’t have a girlfriend then you can always kiss a cobra.

I’m glad it is him and not me. 🙂

Chiang Mai tiger warning Thailand

These guys must be crazy. 

Bus to Bangkok, never again.

Chiang Mai tiger warning

The problem wasn’t the 10 hour journey, it was the tv with the volume too high showing for several hours a Thai variety show. Totally infantile, well suited for 5 year old children. Naturally we requested a lower volume but the control was not working. As I said before, never again. My most vivid memory of course was when the Chiang Mai tiger jumped at the wire fence intent on having me for lunch. 🙂  

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Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

October 31, 2013 by David Herd

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Magnificent animals

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya also has lots of crocodiles and elephants. It is a very entertaining theme park, they even have racing pigs.

King of the hill

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

This tiger is waiting for food to drop from above, the public have guns they fire at small cages, if the score a bulls-eye the meat drops down for the tigers to grab.

Tiger show

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

I was a little sad seeing these tigers in the show, they looked undernourished and frightened. I’m sure when they are being trained they are treated cruelly. I would certainly support banning these types of shows.


Feeding the tiger cub.

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

 This little guy is the son of my friend John Martin aka Pothole, and believe it or not his name is Tiger. So here we have Tiger feeding the Tiger. 

Ferocious crocodile at Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

These fascinating creatures have not changed in millions of years. The Siamese crocodile is a small, freshwater crocodilian, with a relatively broad, smooth snout and an elevated, bony crest behind each eye. Overall, it is an olive-green colour, with some variation to dark-green. Young specimens measure 1.2–1.5 m (3.9–4.9 ft) and weigh 6–12 kg (13–26 lb), growing up to 2.1 m (6.9 ft) and a weight of 40–70 kg (88–150 lb) as an adult. The largest female specimens can measure 3.2 m (10 ft) and weight 150 kg (330 lb) Large male specimens can reach 4 m (13 ft) and 350 kg (770 lb) in weight.  Most adults do not exceed 3 m (10 ft) in length, although hybrids in captivity can grow much larger.

 Two crocs having a chat about lunch.

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

This shot reminds me of two neighbours chatting over the back fence, they could be saying, “I’m swimming along the river and a guy is sitting on the bank, I hadn’t eaten all day, what the hell was I supposed to do?”  

Toss a couple of chooks in here please.

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

Absolutely prehistoric. 

Swimming is not recommended at Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

If you fell in here it would be over rather quickly. 🙂

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Up close & personal with a crocodile.

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

I hope she has hospital insurance.

Relax, I’m a dentist.

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

You don’t have to be crazy but it helps.

Here is what can happen if you put your head in his mouth.

 You should always take kids to a theme park.

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

It’s always more fun at the Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya when you have kids with you. However, as you can see from their faces, childcare is not one of my strong points.

Chang is Thai for Elephant

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

Thailand’s current population of domesticated elephants is about 2,700. After a precipitous decline from about 100,000 domesticated elephants in 1850, numbers are now stable. About 95% of Thai elephants are in private ownership, with the Thai Elephant Conservation Center’s 80 elephants being Thailand’s only government-owned elephants apart from a few in zoos and the King’s ten revered ‘white’ elephants in the Royal Elephant Stable.

Wild elephants in Thailand are very difficult to count given their dense, forested habitat, but most experts would agree there are between 2,000-3,000.

In 1989 the Thai government banned all logging in protected areas, effectively closing all remaining natural forests. While undoubtedly a very wise choice, one unfortunate side effect was that it threw many logging elephants out of work. Luckily, that loss coincided with a rapid rise in tourism, which was able to employ many elephants. Today, probably more than half of Thai elephants work in tourism.

Disturbingly, some overseas animal rights groups have argued that tourists should not visit elephant camps, claiming it promotes cruelty. In fact, most Thai elephants are very well cared for, partly because most Thai people are intrinsically kind and humane but also because elephants are simply too valuable to abuse. (A beautiful calf or a healthy, young breeding female is worth as much as 700,000 baht or US$22,000.) Although the camp to be visited should be carefully selected, the kindest thing that ethical, elephant-loving tourists can do is to visit a camp and enjoy elephants. Without work in tourism, elephant owners will have no means to care for their animals.

The use of the term ‘domesticated’ elephants, although it is the most common description, is a bit confusing because it can be misinterpreted to imply that (like domesticated dogs, cats, horses, water buffalo, etc.) these captive elephants are a different strain from wild elephants. The fact is that nowhere in Asia has the elephant ever been selectively bred, the process required to bring rapid genetic change to wild species. Thus, both behaviourally and genetically, so-called domesticated elephants are in reality captive wild elephants, virtually the same as their wild cousins roaming protected areas.

Take an Elephant ride at Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya.

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

I really would prefer elephants were not used for this purpose.

Or is pig racing more your style?

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

Let the games begin, the crowd is in a state of sheer excitement waiting for the race to begin.

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

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Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

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The Squabblers can have the last word.

Siracha Tiger zoo near Pattaya

Let’s kill a few plants before we go. 🙂

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Sadly today 2-5-2021 the zoo announced they were closing permanently, check out THIS LINK.                                         

Retraction May 4, reporters spoke with the owner of the Si Racha tiger zoo today, who stated that reports in other media about the zoo closed permanently is wrong.

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Feeding crocodiles at Tiger Zoo in Thailand

Feeding crocodiles at Tiger Zoo in Thailand

 


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Lots of good restaurants in Pattaya

 

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Some excellent views in Pattaya

 

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Wongamat & Cosy Beach Pattaya

October 14, 2013 by David Herd

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Wongamat skyline

Cosy Beach Pattaya

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Wongamat & Cosy Beach Pattaya  are located north & south of the main Pattaya beach and offer far better conditions than the very busy and noisy Pattaya beach. There are no noisy speedboats taking people para sailing and to the islands so it is much easier to relax and enjoy the warm waters of the gulf of Thailand.

Hi rise condos at Wongamat.

Cosy Beach Pattaya

There are some huge condos and hotels at both locations, so if you want a more peaceful environment pick one of these relaxing places. I prefer Wongamat as it is much easier to visit the the Pattaya action plus there are many more restaurants and bars close by.

Many new condos at Wongamat

Cosy Beach Pattaya

There is an explosion of new high-rise condominiums overlooking Wongamat beach.


 

Centara Grand Mirage hotel Wongamat.

Cosy Beach Pattaya

The Centara is one of the many luxury five star hotels in Pattaya, the grounds here are like the lost city of Atlantis.

Centara Grand Mirage hotel

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Centara is perfect for families as there are lots of pools to keep the children occupied.

Wongamat view

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My friend has a condo with this breathtaking view over Wongamat beach.

Nathan Corbett at the beach club.

Cosy Beach Pattaya

My favourite bar is the Beach Club at the Pullman Hotel in Wongamat, here is my Australian friend Nathan Corbett relaxing with a cool drink. Nathan has held 10 World titles for Muay Thai kickboxing in 3 separate weight divisions. He likes to come to Pattaya and train at Fairtex gym on Pattaya north rd.

Beach Club at Wongamat.

Cosy Beach Pattaya

I think this is the best spot in Pattaya to watch the magnificent sunsets while sipping a half price cocktail at happy hour, between 5pm and 7pm every day.

Oysters from France

Oysters Beach Club Pattaya

On special every Tuesday from 3pm, only B420 per dozen, or $17 AUD.

Sunset at the Beach Club

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As good as any place in the world for beautiful sunsets.

 

Nice view at the Beach Club.

Cosy Beach Pattaya

There always seems to be something nice to look at when you visit the Beach Club.

Excellent view at Cosy Beach also.  🙂

Cosy Beach Pattaya

There is no doubt about it, these Russian girls at Cosy Beach Pattaya have given us guys more incentive to go to the beach.

Cosy Beach Pattaya is beside the Royal Cliff hotel.

Cosy Beach Pattaya

The Royal Cliff was the hotel I stayed in on my first visit in 1980.

Cosy Beach & Royal Cliff hotel.

Cosy Beach Pattaya

The Royal Cliff has an elevator to take guests down to the beach.

Cosy Beach Pattaya gets crowded in the high season.

Cosy Beach Pattaya

Things have changed somewhat in these days, firstly the huge numbers of Russian tourists are not coming due to the crash of the Rouble, and secondly the food outlets have been removed due to orders from the Navy who control the area. Very few people come here now.

 Cosy Beach Pattaya.

Cosy Beach Pattaya

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Those were the days my friend….

Cosy Beach Pattaya We thought they would never end.

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Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

October 2, 2013 by David Herd

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Always something to see in Pattaya Beach

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach, that is an understatement, this post is dedicated to showing you some of the weird and amusing things I come across nearly every day. The drainage system in Pattaya and most of Thailand is no match for the torrential Tropical storms. However as you can see in the photo above it does not deter the dedicated local beer drinkers.

Here is my live webcam from my balcony overlooking Pattaya beach in Thailand.

Nothing stops the Baht bus.

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This was taken in Pattaya south rd in front of Tukcom.

Houston, we have a problem.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya

Two weeks ago a section of the new footpath on Beach rd collapsed due to the storms. They laid new concrete and repaired it, then planted two large palm trees. I guess the Thais think concrete sets hard immediately, (in reality it takes 28 days) however the weight of the palms was too much for the new base with is only about 2.5 inches thick. Well the picture tells the story, “BANG, CRASH, BOOM,” back to where they started.

Here is an update, the same section just collapsed again for the 3rd time.

After the storm.

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Some cleaning up is required.

Not a pretty sight.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya 

Between Wongamat and Pattaya.

Beer drinking Germans

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

You gotta love the Germans, they are so organised they buy the beer that reflects their build.


Sexy beach babes, I don’t think so.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach 

I bet she is asking the question women all over the world are concerned about, “does my bum look big in this?” 

Chick Magnet

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

He waltzed into town and sent all the local girls into a frenzy.

OK, Ok, I realise you need to see more.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

I think he was only in town for a week or two, who knows how many hearts he broke when he left?

Always something to see on Beach Rd.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach  

I walk down beach road every morning and there is always something unusual to see, hansum man? I don’t think so. 🙂

Three cool dudes on Beach road.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach 

This is one of my favorite photos on Beach road, the three amigos.

Cute pups in Soi 3 North Pattaya

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Great looking dogs.

Beach Road Babushkas.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

I am told many super models smoke to help keep their weight under control, clearly in this case it has not worked.

8.30 am & time for a rest

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Our Pattaya street cleaner decided she needed a rest, after all it is 8.30 am.

Master electrician at work

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Workplace health & safety is not a high priority in Thailand, however there is a guy holding the ladder  😆

Not the leaning tower of Pisa

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It’s the leaning pole of Pattaya. 🙂

Beach road bride

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

Why pay for a photographer when you can do it yourself?

Thirty degrees & no refrigeration.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

I’m not sure how far this guy travels with these baby pigs in the 30 degree heat, I just think packing them in ice may be a good idea.

While on the subject of pigs

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Here is  typical Thai street kitchen roasting a pig, he sells portions for 100 Baht or $3. If the police tell him to move he will simply set up around the corner.  😆

Two are better than one.

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Too many roast pigs is never enough.

Not another roast pig?

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As you have guessed by now roast pork is hugely popular in Thailand, in fact every time someone in a beer bar has a birthday you can be certain a huge pig will be roasting on the spit to celebrate.

Thai people will eat anything

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These are bugs, grubs & grasshoppers, I have never been brave enough to sample them.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach Thai butcher

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

This almost convinces me to turn into a vegetarian.  😕

 

Spiderman in Pattaya.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach 

I used to see this guy jogging every morning along beach road, he has a very unusual action. I have seen him for months, I hope he is still alive and kicking.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach 23 stories high without a safety net.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya

Workplace safety is really not a priority in Pattaya, this guy is cleaning windows on a new hotel Siam @ Siam 23 stories in the air.

Hot pink music machine.

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For those who like a little noise.

Looks like the truck got a makeover in 2014

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Pink, orange & now blue.

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I think they are the same beast with a different paint job.

Check out the look on his wife’s face.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach 

This is a classic, the husband is impressed, the wife is thinking “if you keep staring at her you will be in big trouble mister”.  👿

Very difficult for a lady to get any privacy in Pattaya.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya

There is nothing like a relaxing bath.

Another bathing beauty in Soi 3

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Just beside the Cherry Bar on the corner of Soi 3 & 2nd Road Grandfather cooks while the little one takes a bath.

Against the traffic on a busy one way street.

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Hi ho hi ho it’s off to work we go. 🙂

Precision engineering?

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Nothing surprises me in Thailand.  😆

Same scene 2 years later in August 2015

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Two things have changed, a lot of sand has disappeared and been replaced by rubbish.

The sea was angry that day my friends.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

Pardon me for borrowing a line from Seinfeld.


Lady-Boy? you can’t be serious?

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

My two friends from Australia had their photo taken in Walking St with the most beautiful Lady-Boy I have ever seen in the 33 years I have been coming to Pattaya.

High fashion in Pattaya

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Generally when you think of state of the art fashion, Paris & Milan come to mind, however Pattaya is now throwing down a challenge, particularly in cutting edge beach haute couture as you can clearly see. Follow THIS LINK for more cutting edge fashion.


 

 

Anyone fancy a frog kebab?

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach 

If the weird sights have not put you off, get a great hotel deal through AGODA.

Sleeping rough in Pattaya.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya 

Sleeping off a big night.

Sleeping peacefully 

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Beach Rd at 9am January 9 2021, not a care in the world. 🙂

Gorgeous girls at my local bar.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya

I guess it was time to throw in a photo of some of the girls who used to work at my local Cherry bar, Jaeb,Jan & Anne. This shot goes back to 2009 however they have all moved on now.

Fast asleep at 9.30 am

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She obviously had a tough night but can still strike a pose while asleep.

The sun only shines on certain people

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Living in Markland condo on beach road is the perfect place to watch the beautiful sunsets.


Chinese tourists

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

OK, you are a Chinese tourist in Pattaya, you want your wife to shave all the unsightly hair off your back. Just pick a busy Mezzo coffee shop and tell the other customers to like it or lump it.

Photo shoot in Soi 6

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

Thai girls love to dress up, however in this group I can see at least 2 LadyBoys. 🙂

The look on her face says it all.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach Forget that bitch, I’m prettier.

The highly skilled whistleblower

 

I have a suggestion for the Thai tourist authority, many tourists, particularly from China don’t understand & are confused by highly skilled complex whistle blowing. A 20 minute lesson at the airport on arrival would clear up this confusion. 🙂

Sabai Wing Soi 1 North Pattaya

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Sabai Wing Soi 1, 3 swimming pools and nice rooms, 100 meters from BigC, great value at only $30 usd per night as of August 15. I live in the high-rise in the background, Markland. For a great room rate book here.

The prancing Pothole.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

No, this has not been photo-shopped, it’s a real person, it’s our resident lunatic John Martin aka Pothole. I have known him for over 20 years and in that time have noticed the gradual deterioration in his erratic behaviour. He probably provides a large % of my entertainment here in Pattaya, which is much appreciated. In many ways he is a role model, the antithesis of everything you do not want to be or become. 😆

Think about this scenario, earlier this year after receiving his well deserved reward for Thailand’s “most dysfunctional family” I imagine Pothole Martin could give this interview to the the local paper;

Long before I abandoned all hope I had a dream that one of my sons would compete in the Olympics. I never new what sport would suit until the birth of my youngest child. Recently when I heard that “crying & screaming” was to be included in in the Tokyo Olympics and I knew my time had come.

I have actually been training young Tyrone since birth, his mother & I spent up to 5 hours each day screaming at each other knowing this would form a vital part of his future personality. We knew we had a winner from the moment his slipped out of his mother’s hands and fell on his head on the concrete floor, his piercing screams all the way to the hospital inspired me to continue his training.

I am well qualified to coach him as I have cried in front of detectives at North Sydney police station in Australia on a number of occasions, and have screamed in many of Pattaya’s top hotels & restaurants. Please also remember that being irresponsible is not as easy as I make it out to be.

Finally, you are most welcome to view my training sessions, just meet me at any shopping center when I have the children with me, or better still ride in the car while they are in the back shrieking & screaming at a championship level.

I have recently developed a very good “low impact” training exercise called “weeping and whaling”, I use it on a daily basis in front of my bathroom mirror each morning. For some reason the image staring back at me tends to encourage both the weeping and the whaling.

Pothole’s Squabblers, Tiger & Tyrone aka Chang.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

Terrific kids with a crazy father.  😳

My favourite cartoon.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

Thanks to Mike Baird.

Some people just have to have the last word.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

 Bookmark this page folks as the strange & weird sights never stop in Pattaya.

Business for sale

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

 BUSINESS FOR SALE, (EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISES AVAILABLE.)

Price includes used motorised mobile bike shop. (may need a little work) Available franchises include “Wal Mart broom bazaar”, “mobile Rebel sports apparel” and “Jamie Oliver home delivery”

An Aussie bar in Walking St

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

You gotta love this sign, try this in Australia. 🙂

Honesty in advertising

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

 Located in a Pattaya Baht bus, brutally honest. 🙂 🙂 🙂

Perched high on Beach Rd

Strange amusing sights Pattaya 

Pattaya is a great town for seeing funny unusual sites, it was 7 pm at night & this lady was perched 3 meters above the ground beside the excavator texting her heart out.

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Sabai Wing Soi 1, 3 swimming pools and nice rooms, 100 meters from BigC, great value at only $23 usd per night as of August 15. I live in the high-rise in the background, Markland. For a great room rate book here.

For a more upmarket hotel on Beach Rd

The prancing Pothole.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

No, this has not been photo-shopped, it’s a real person, it’s our resident lunatic John Martin aka Pothole. I have known him 15 years and in that time have noticed the gradual deterioration in his erratic behaviour. He probably provides a large % of my entertainment here in Pattaya, which is much appreciated. In many ways he is a role model, the antithesis of everything you want to be or become. 😆

Think about this scenario, earlier this year after receiving his well deserved reward for Thailand’s “most dysfunctional family” I imagine Pothole Martin could give this interview to the the local paper;

Long before I abandoned all hope I had a dream that one of my sons would compete in the Olympics. I never new what sport would suit until the birth of my youngest child. Recently when I heard that “crying & screaming” was to be included in in the Tokyo Olympics and I knew my time had come.

I have actually been training young Tyrone since birth, his mother & I spent up to 5 hours each day screaming at each other knowing this would form a vital part of his future personality. We knew we had a winner from the moment his slipped out of his mother’s hands and fell on his head on the concrete floor, his piercing screams all the way to the hospital inspired me to continue his training.

I am well qualified to coach him as I have cried in front of detectives at North Sydney police station in Australia on a number of occasions, and have screamed in many of Pattaya’s top hotels & restaurants. Please also remember that being irresponsible is not as easy as I make it out to be.

Finally, you are most welcome to view my training sessions, just meet me at any shopping center when I have the children with me, or better still ride in the car while they are in the back shrieking & screaming at a championship level.

I have recently developed a very good “low impact” training exercise called “weeping and whaling”, I use it on a daily basis in front of my bathroom mirror each morning. For some reason the image staring back at me tends to encourage both the weeping and the whaling.

Pothole’s Squabblers, Tiger & Tyrone aka Chang.

Strange amusing sights Pattaya Beach

Terrific kids with a crazy father.  😳

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               Great hotel room rates anywhere in the world if you book
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1g Duck

 

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If you enjoyed this post check out Walking Street as well.
 


 

 

 

HERE IS A NICE LITTLE MOVIE ABOUT SOME DANGERS IN PATTAYA
 
 

Post by Pattaya Thailand Videos.

Click on the photo for the LadyBoy show.

 

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Flashback to 2005 when I had lots of trips to Thailand.

 

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Soi Cowboy in Bangkok is a lot of fun

 

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Check out one of my Italian posts

 

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Lots of low priced restaurants in Pattaya

 

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