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Storm pulverises Pattaya

August 27, 2021 by David Herd

Storm pulverises Pattaya

Storm pulverises Pattaya

Storm pulverises Pattaya on the morning of August 27 2021. Naturally the beach was badly damaged as usual. However the council will roll out the heavy equipment tomow & quickly repair the damage. This photo was taken from my balcony at markland Condo around 11 am.

Due to the wild downpour

Storm pulverises Pattaya

It does not take long for the beach to be damaged.

Tonnes of sand is washed away

Storm pulverises Pattaya

I think this may be a dress rehersal for next month, September of course is Pattaya’s wettest month.

Opposite Markland Condo

Storm pulverises Pattaya

Loacated opposite Soi 2 in north Pattaya.

That’s the A-One Hotel in the foreground

Storm pulverises Pattaya

The damage is the same every 50 or 60 meters along the beach. Usually opposite a Soi, the water floods downhill from 2nd Road.

Soi Diana is flooded

Storm pulverises Pattaya

It seems every part of Pattaya is affected. 

Patrick’s Belgium Steakhouse

Storm pulverises Pattaya

As you can see there is water all along the arcade. However apparantly none acually got to the inside of the restaurant.

Patrick’s

Storm pulverises Pattaya

Looking down the arcade to 2nd Road.

Storm pulverises Pattaya & the arcade is underwater

Storm pulverises Pattaya

Hopefully all the restaurants escaped serious damage.

Many Pattaya roads flooded

Storm pulverises Pattaya

This result is not unusual, it’s a common occurance in the wet season.

Beach Road

Storm pulverises Pattaya

 All this floodwater spills over to the beach and causes lots of damage.

Jomtien Beach

Storm pulverises Pattaya

Imagine the force needed to inflict this amount of damage.

Ok let’s just fix it. 🙂

Storm pulverises Pattaya

They moved fairly quickly to repair the damage.

Have you checked your boat lately?

Storm pulverises Pattaya

This can only end in tears.

The Pattaya weather forecast

Storm pulverises Pattaya

Spot on I would say. 🙂

The last big storm

Storm pulverises Pattaya

The following day the heavey equipment was hard at work reparing the damage, I’m sure they will return again tomorrow.

August 29

Storm pulverises Pattaya

Two days after the big storm it has been raining most of the night causing this damage.

Huge pumps opposite Soi 6

Storm pulverises Pattaya

Even these smart looking pumps can’t cope with the volume of water.

Reinforcments have arrived

Storm pulverises Pattaya

Whoever has the contract for repairing the beach is making a fortune. 🙂

Hopefully this is what awaits.

Storm pulverises Pattaya

 I thought I would include a photo of a beautiful Pattaya day, hopefully this weather will return soon.

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April storm smashes Pattaya

April 12, 2021 by David Herd

April storm smashes Pattaya

April storm smashes Pattaya

April storm smashes Pattaya, In the 10 years I have lived here I think this was the most intense storm I have experienced. The thunder & lightning was unbelievable, I thought Armageddon had finally arrived.

Dogs on the roof

April storm smashes Pattaya

I love this photo, credit to Pattaya News.

Black clouds arrive

April storm smashes Pattaya

That’s the MYTT Hotel in Soi 3.

Visibility over the bay is disappearing. 

April storm smashes Pattaya

 It was much worse than this over the next hour or so.

There goes the beach

April storm smashes Pattaya

Opposite Soi 4 in North Pattaya. There is no way the drains & gutters could contain the incredible volume of water.

New pumps opposite Soi 6

April storm smashes Pattaya

The council are trying to control the storm damage to the beach.

These new pumps can’t handle the volume.

April storm smashes Pattaya

The best solution is to accept the inevitable damage & send in the excavators quickly to repair the damage.

And that’s what they did…..

April storm smashes Pattaya

The following morning on April 12 the cavalry arrived.

They need to retrieve a lot of sand

April storm smashes Pattaya

 As you can clearly see many tons of sand has been washed into the bay. If  anyone thinks they can find a way to stop this happening, I have some advice for them, FORGET IT. 🙂

Huge volume of sand

April storm smashes Pattaya

This gives you an idea of the amount of sand that is swept into Pattaya Bay.

Two of the many things I love about living in Thailand are the magic sunsets,& the magnificent storms that demonstrate all of Mother Natures incredible power. 

Soi Buakhao flooded in April, 2021.

They have seen it all before. 🙂

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Old cars Pattaya Beach

March 21, 2021 by David Herd

Old cars Pattaya Beach

Old cars Pattaya Beach

Old cars Pattaya Beach is a combination that will attract the crowds. In fact today March 21 2021 there were more visitors to Pattaya than I have seen for over a year. All over the world young guys love cool cars and hot babes. 🙂

What a star this guy is. 🙂

Old cars Pattaya Beach

This is a trend that is new to me, tacking a hunk of iron on the back of the beast. 🙂

Old cars Pattaya Beach, is this attractive?

Old cars Pattaya Beach

Perhaps I’m missing something, but this hunk of metal does nothing to improve the look of the car, what do you think?

From a different angle

Old cars Pattaya Beach

No matter which way I look at it I’m finding it difficult to see the point. 🙂

I’m a big fan of flash cars, take a look at THIS LINK to see what I used to drive.

This hot rod has about one inch of road clearance. 🙂

Old cars Pattaya Beach

Obviously he would avoid any rough surfaces. 🙂

The question is….

Old cars Pattaya Beach

How low can you go? 🙂

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Here is number 2017

Old cars Pattaya Beach

Not sure what this number signifies. 

Mellow Yellow

Old cars Pattaya Beach

It’s certainly nice to see a crowd visit Pattaya on a Sunday morning.

Now here is a good looking beast

Old cars Pattaya Beach

Sadly I didn’t get what model it was.

This car may have been the cutting edge of technology.

Old cars Pattaya Beach

If it hit you it would cut you in half. 🙂

That blue is a terrific colour

Old cars Pattaya Beach

It would certainly turn some heads.

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Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

January 6, 2021 by David Herd

Coronavirus devastates business

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya businesses & almost closes down the island of Koh Samui. This post will focus on some of the venues in Pattaya who have closed their doors permanently. The photo above shows a coffee shop at the Bay on Beach Rd, this was one of the first to shut down.

The Coffee Club

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

Located at Markland where I live on the corner of Beach Rd & Soi 1. 

A very familiar image on Beach Rd.

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

That sexy girl has been smiling at us for 42 years. My first trip to Pattaya was 40 years ago in 1980, to see photos just follow THIS LINK.

It seems I was taken in by fake news, this venue has in fact reopened. 🙂

A very sad story  indeed.

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya 

The Tahitian Queen (known affectionately as the TQ), Pattaya’s original A-go-go bar and Pattaya’s longest running establishment, has shuttered for the last time after 42 years. With over 100 employees, the objective for the last ten months has been to keep them with enough salary that they could subsist until the Covid nightmare is over.

It was a very sad night on Tuesday the 29th December 2020 as the staff arrived to collect their last paycheck. There were many tears and hugs as the doors were locked for the last time and the staff wandered off to uncertain futures.

Starbucks corner Beach Rd & Soi 13/1.

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya businesses

One block away you will see in the photo below Pizza Hut has closed as well.

Pizza Hut

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya 

Closed & being demolished, when will this all end you may well ask?

King Seafood in Walking Street

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

One of the larges seafood restaurants on Walking St. Here is the heartfelt announcement from the owner. 

“Dear all beloved customers.

Announcement; Shop closes until the situation improves.

We give up. We can’t fight anymore.

Seriously, since I was back open last August, we have been carrying a loss all the time. But during that time, we have hope that things will be better. Finally, it’s not what we hoped for.

This time, we are sold out. Physical and mental support.

Secondly, this round of crime comes from the corruption of government officials. Whether it’s multinational labor case or casual case, the state throws responsibility and burden to the private sector. Order closes before New Year’s Eve. Damages us. Customers cancel all bookings if there is any. New Year’s event as usual. We would have the encouragement and capital to fight. But at this time, it leaves us with no choice but to close the shop.

Miyazaki Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant at Central Marina

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

This was one of my favourite lunch venues, sadly they closed up shop in November 2020. It was great value for your money, please follow THIS LINK for more photos.

Burger King 2nd Road NorthPattaya

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

Two or 3 other branches also closed, Beach Rd near Soi 8 & the at the food court in Central Festival.

My usual massage parlor in 2nd Rd near Soi 1.

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya businesses

One of many that have closed permanently. As you can see in the photo they had already sold most of the chairs.

Deutsches Haus closed pernanently

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya businesses

They claimed to be Pattaya’s oldest German restaurant, located on the corner of Beach Rd & Soi 4. Another regular lunch venue for me, I used to really enjoy their Polish Sausage with Potato Salad.

Customers at Deautsches Haus

Deautsches Haus

 I just had to include this photo, these two seem to have ordered the beer that matches their physical resemblance. 🙂 

Million restaurant Beach Rd.

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

It’s January 8 2021 & within the last hour or so another business closes permanently. Located between Soi 4 & 5 they claimed they were paying B200,ooo per month. Sadly the carnage continues. 

Stripping everything from Millions

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

The owner will take everything from the bar to try & recover some money, we wish her luck.

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya. beer bars on 2nd Rd opposite Central Marina

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya businesses

On the right was Billabong 2 which was originally the Cherry Bar, a local of mine for many years. The far left is the well known Atlantic Bar which is my current local when it’s open. Follow those links for some great photos. 🙂

One of four hotels closed in Soi 2 North Pattaya

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

The Sandalay is on the corner of Beach Rd & Soi 2 next to Markland where I live of the 20th floor.

The Thai Hotel Association has reported that hotel occupancy for May and June 2021 is just 6%.

Indian restaurant

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya businesses

Located on 2nd Rd next to drinking St. Even before Covid I don’t think it was doing too well.

FamilyMart 2nd Rd North Pattaya

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya businesses

Just 2 blocks down from the Indian Restaurant shown above. There are many other convenience stores closed in Pattaya & sadly more will follow.

Next step February 2022

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

Lets pull it down. 

Gone baby gone

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

 Another one bites the dust in February 2022.

Lisa Bar 2nd Road

Coronavirus devastates business

Almost opposite the Family mart in the previous photo the Lisa Bar have closed permanently.

Soi 33 Naklua 2nd Soi north of the Dolphin roundabout. 

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

 Every business on the north side of the Soi has ceased to exist, the bar above fronts Naklua Rd.

So sad to see the devastation

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

Prior to Covid this popular Soi was a hive of activity.

Opposite Leckerle

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

Leckerle has been one of my favourite low cost restaurants for over 10 years, thankfully they are still open but are struggling to stay that way. 

Retox Game On, Soi Honey.

Retox Sports Bar Soi Honey Pattaya

Without a doubt this was one of Pattaya’s most popular sports bars. It’s such a shock to see them close.

New bar is replacing Retox March 2022

Covid-19 devastates PattayaHemmingway’s are coming.

One of our favourite bars

Retox Sports Bar Soi Honey Pattaya

Here is one of many nights my friend Hamish Elton & I watched football & drank ice cold beers & red wine. 🙂

Here is a statement they published June 1st 2021;

It’s a sad day, first time I’ve ever had to do this but as you know we have closed the bar today, hopefully only for a short period but with the situation as it who knows, so if possible I’d like to try and line up my staff for a job if anyone has any positions available, I’ll vouch for them all.

Walking Street is like a ghost town

Coronavirus devastates business

Who would have predicted this a couple of years ago?

Mr 99 Seafood Restaurant and Steakhouse

Coronavirus devastates business

Adjacent to Soi 7 on Beach Rd, Mr 99 is another victim of Covid-19.

The good news is….

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

A new business is opening on the Mr 99 site.

Genki Japanese restaurant Soi 4

Coronavirus devastates business  Coronavirus devastates business

I’m shocked & saddened by another closure in Soi 4. Genki was definately one of my favourite restaurants. It was located behind this yellow building. To say I’m pissed off with all this Covid crap is an understatement. https://fivestarvagabond.com/genki-pattaya-japanese…/

A-One hotel closes temporarily 

Covid-19 devastates PattayaThis huge complex closed for a few months mid July 2021.

The infamous Soi 6

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

It reminds me of a ghost town.

Diagonally oposite Central Festival in 2nd Rd.

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

It’s November 2021 & no end in sight for this Covid epidemic. 

Soi Buakhao markets close

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

 This popular used to opem Tuesdays & Fridays, sadly it has closed permanently.

Thai Garden Resort helping the hungry.

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya businesses

Many Pattaya businesses have stepped up to help those who are struggling without money or a job. Our thanks yo all these generous people. 

A heart of gold

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

A young female food stall vendor in Pattaya with the help of her friends and other charitable individuals decided to spend an entire day earlier this week cooking and providing freshly made food for free to the needy in Pattaya.

Ms. Wilaiporn K started a new food business near Tukcom Mall last week and decided to give back to the people of Pattaya by giving all food away for FREE.

One thousand meals 

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

A group of Chinese businessmen, who preferred to stay anonymous, handed out just over a thousand meals to the needy in Pattaya on Wednesday evening January 20th.

The donation event took place near Third Road and was also attended by Pattaya City Police who ensured that social distancing and other Covid-19 related measures took place.

A heartbreaking sight

Covid-19 devastates Pattaya

June 2021 & hundreds of hungry Thai people wait patiently for some food.

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Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles

November 29, 2020 by David Herd

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles were all on display the weekend of November 27 & 28. Thousands of Thai people headed for the beach for lots of food & two nights of noisy fireworks.

Dine on crocodile

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles

It tastes like chicken, with a mildly fishy flavor, and is often chewy, depending on preparation. I’m told it tastes like chicken, with a mildly fishy flavor, and is often chewy, depending on preparation. Maybe one day I’ll try it. 🙂

Look out here it comes

Pattaya Fireworks Food CrocodilesBeing so close the noise is deafening. 🙂

Always spectacular

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles

Also very noisy indeed. 🙂

on the beach right amongst the action

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles These guys are only around 80 meters from the drop zone.

Time for some food

Pattaya Fireworks

This guy is cooking quale on a rotisserie.

The quale looks delicious

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles I remember many years ago living in Sydney, quale was a favourite dish of mine at a popular restaurant in Leichardt.

The food stalls look terrific.

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles

A couple of years ago the council banned alcohol sales along Beach Rd.

Quite an amazing variety of food

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles

These Thai vendors really work hard to provide good food to the thousands of people watching the fireworks on the beach.

Two nights in Pattaya

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles Then they pack up & leave.

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles It was so good to see the thousands of people (90% Thai) gathering in this seaside city with all the Covid-19 problems that have destroyed so many jobs & businesses.

Witherspoons corner Beach Rd & Pattaya Klang

Pattaya Fireworks Food Crocodiles Rarely do you see many customers in this new Beach Rd bar, however it was a great spot to watch the fireworks.

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Pattaya storm water solution

March 11, 2020 by David Herd

Pattaya storm water solution

Pattaya storm water solutionPattaya storm water solution involves digging up part of Beach road and laying a 2 meter pipe underground to stop the storm water flooding the road & footpath.

Huge drain pipe

Pattaya storm water solution Lets hope this strategy works, the current system has never been able to handle the huge volume of water from storms in the wet season. It is not just the water that falls on Beach Rd, most of the Soi’s in North Pattaya run down hill from 2nd Road bringing a huge volume of water that runs over the footpath and destroys huge sections of the beach.

Here’s what happens to the beach

Pattaya storm water solution This has been the case for many years. For more storm damage just follow THIS LINK.

Here is a video of the flooding

Beach Rd Pattaya flooded, more water than Songkran.

That’s a lot of water right there.

They are sparing no expense on equipment

Pattaya storm water solution It’s a very noisy disruptive project, let’s hope it works.

No problem on the footpath

Pattaya storm water solution All the disruption is on the actual road, traffic of course move very slowing with on one or two lanes to use.

Near Soi one

Pattaya storm water solution I must give them credit, they are making good progress.

Pattaya storm water solution

Pattaya storm water solution Trucks and excavators all along Beach Road.

This footpath is going to need some work. 🙂

Pattaya storm water solution It’s now March 2023 & I think we are in for another 6 months of pain before this project is completed. Having said that I really believe the workers are doing a great job & as fast as possible.

Opposite Markland Soi 1 March 15

Pattaya storm water solution Progress is being made.

Pristine equipment

Pattaya storm water solution This fabulous gizmo is probably only 30 years old. 🙂

Finally the steamroller arrives

Pattaya storm water solution This one will leave you rather flat. Steam, what steam? I don’t see any steam. 🙂

May 21 2020

Pattaya storm water solution

I’m guessing it will take another 6 months to level up & re-fit all the pavers.

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Coronavirus impacts Pattaya

March 10, 2020 by David Herd

Coronavirus impacts Pattaya

Coronavirus impacts Pattaya

Coronavirus impacts Pattaya which has resulted in a 44% drop in tourists in February 2020. Many Thai people find themselves without work so they have left Pattaya to return to their villages in the country. As you can see the beach is deserted at 8am on March 3rd 2020, only a few short months ago it was teeming with Chinese tourists.

This is how it was…

Coronavirus impacts Pattaya Seven days a week thousands of Chinese tourists would storm the beach to clamber aboard the boats to para-sail & visit Koh Larn island.

Typical over powered tourist boat

Coronavirus impacts PattayaOnly about 25% of the boats remain on Pattaya Beach, the rest are in moth balls. 🙂

Patrick is feeling lonely

Coronavirus impacts Pattaya Well known restaurateur Patrick Van Den Berghe finds himself alone on the beach, time for him to go back to his steakhouse & order some French oysters & lamb shanks. 🙂

Pattaya Beach never looked so good

Coronavirus impacts PattayaOf course my opinion is purely a selfish one, however there really is nothing to like about thousands of Chinese tourists inhabiting the beach. 🙂

“There is high chance that the country will be in a technical recession — contraction of the economy for two consecutive quarters,” said Anusorn Tamajai, director of Economic and Business Research Centre at Rangsit University.

The masked man cometh

Coronavirus impacts Pattaya I actually tried a mask, I hated it & lasted 1 hour, in fact it was because of pollution not the virus. 

Pattaya pollution

Coronavirus impacts PattayaThis was January 10 2020.

This was a typical Pattaya morning

Coronavirus impacts PattayaHundreds of buses would clog up beach road from 8 am seven days a week.

Waiting to pick up the tourists around mid day.

Coronavirus impacts Pattaya It’s fantastic now without these monsters taking over Beach Road.

Nothing like a peaceful Pattaya morning

Coronavirus impacts PattayaWell folks enjoy it while you can because at some stage in the future the dreaded Chinese tourists will return. 🙂

A beautiful Pattaya morning

Coronavirus impacts Pattaya March 8 2020 & a perfect day. See for yourself on my webcam, just follow THIS LINK. 

Coronavirus impacts Pattaya

Coronavirus impacts PattayaThis man & his dog are loving the peaceful atmosphere.

Desperate times in Pattaya

Coronavirus impacts Pattaya People queue in jomtien for a free meal outside Yupins. Twice a day. The queue goes past The Venue, past The Spring Onion, down the road, round the corner and today reached Dicks Cafe. 75% of working age people have lost their jobs in Pattaya. No savings, & no chance of getting any money over the next few months. Can’t pay their rent & 3000 are homeless. They can’t sleep on the beach without getting arrested. Can’t sleep in the parks (closed) and can’t sleep on the street (strict curfew after 10pm). Desperate, desperate times here for these poor people.

Here are the numbers as of March 10 2020

Coronavirus impacts PattayaThailand doesn’t feature in the high risk area.

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Lets put it in perspective

Coronavirus impacts PattayaOne hell of a difference don’t you agree?

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Thailand update September 11 2020

Coronavirus impacts PattayaThe figures are excellent, they may resume flights etc before Xmas.

Businesses close in Pattaya

Coronavirus impacts PattayaBurger King on 2nd Rd has closed it’s doors as well as 2 other branches, beach Rd & Central Fesival.

Coffee shop at the Bay

Coronavirus impacts PattayaAnother one bites the dust.

Closures in North Pattaya

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It will take years to recover.

Covid booster jab

Coronavirus impacts Pattaya

It only took 35 minutes to get the booster at Royal Garden Plaza in Pattaya on January 6 2022.

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Drifters Beach Cafe Pattaya

May 24, 2019 by David Herd

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Drifters Beach Cafe Pattaya, or to be more exact, it’s in the Sattahip District which is a twenty minute drive from Central Pattaya. Actually it’s hard to know if you are in Barbados, Brazil or Thailand. 🙂

The best beach bar in Pattaya

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What a terrific unique establishment, they offer a large selection of food including wood fired pizzas, meat pies & burgers.

Watch the sunset

While drinking an ice cold Heineken. This certainly is one of the best places in Pattaya Or Jomtien to enjoy seaside drinks.

 

David Robertson from Australia
Relaxing with a cold beer as he so often does. 🙂 In fact I have never met anybody who can drink as much beer as he can. He has rented an apartment in Markland where I live, however he has not been able to use it for many months as he is stuck at home in Australia due to Covid-19.
Such a unique beach shack.
Not sure what is upstairs, perhaps the Australian owner lives there.

Drifters Beach Cafe

Perfect to sail over to Koh Larn for the day. Otherwise just sit here and enjoy the view.

Brad Robbins from Townsville.

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Cold beer for Brad & red wine for me. 🙂 They specialize in Wood Fired Pizza, Aussie Meat Pies, Craft Beers, Classic Rock n Roll Music’, Drifters really is worth a visit. 🙂

Drifters Beach Cafe Pattaya

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About 20 minutes drive from Central Pattaya.
Jomtien or Jomtien Beach is a town on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand about 165 km south-east of Bangkok in Chonburi Province. It is about 3 km south of Pattaya and is home to high-rise condominiums, beach side hotels, beaches, and restaurants. Wikipedia

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Morning walk Beach Road Pattaya

November 29, 2018 by David Herd

A great way to start the day.

Morning walk Beach Road 

Morning walk Beach Road Pattaya

Morning walk Beach Road Pattaya is an everyday occurrence for me starting around 8 am & lasting for 25 to 30 minutes. I usually head for Starbucks for a ham & cheese croissant with a tall latte while I browse through the Bangkok Post.

Lots happening in this shot.

Morning walk Beach Road PattayaPeople waiting to board the boats to take them para-sailing or to Koh Larn Island.

The crowd is building….

Morning walk Beach Road Pattaya The buses haul them into Pattaya & offload them in Beach Road, then as you can see they line up to board the boats.

February 2020 see no Chinese tourists in Pattaya

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Many tour boats based in this resort city will be moored for at least the next three months, based on the number of cancellations by Chinese tour group agents, according to a large tour operator.

The Chinese government’s suspension of outbound Chinese tours to contain the coronavirus had  been a direct hit for boat operators, who mainly serve Chinese tour groups.

“Chinese tour agencies were closed for a month from Jan 29 to wait and see how the situation developed… As a result, boat operators have to halt services for three months, based on the agencies’ tour programmes.

“Since the closure of Chinese outbound tours, there has not been a single customer.”

Not as many boats as usual

Morning walk Beach Road Less than half that used to be here.

A boat from many years ago.

Morning walk Beach Road Pattaya It must be at least 50 or 60 years old, so much character. For more examples of Pattaya boats just follow THIS LINK.

I have seen them working until 4 am

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Pattaya beach restoration has been going on for abut a year now. 

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Morning walk Beach Road Pattaya Worked stopped about 3 years ago on the ghost building in the background.

Beach needs a clean up here.

Morning walk Beach Road Pattaya The boat drivers are far to lazy to lend a hand & clean up the tree branches.

Let’s clean up the beach.

Morning walk Beach Road Pattaya It’s the late Kings birthday, he was born 1927 & passed away October 13 2016. These volunteers are doing a great job cleaning up the beach in honor of the late King.

Replacing the drains

Morning walk Beach Road The council is replacing the drains to hopefully stop the street from flooding after a storm. This is February 20 2020 & the project was to be completed by now, I think it will take at least another year. 🙂

Too many selfies are never enough.

Pattaya Beach Road morning Ballet The female of the species never tire of looking in the mirror or taking selfies. 🙂

Smoking used for weight control

Babushkas wear Bikinis Pattaya beach

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

A beautiful summers day.

Morning walk Beach Road PattayaThe temperature is 32 but feels like 38.

 

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Pattaya storm traps Aussie

November 23, 2018 by David Herd

Living in Pattaya can be quite dangerous. 🙂

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Pattaya storm traps Aussie

Pattaya storm traps Aussie guy in a beer bar on Soi 21 Buakhao for 2 hours. Hamish had just finished a lesson at Baku Golf Centre which is the first indoor golf centre of its kind in Pattaya when the storm moved in & forced him to be stranded.

The road disappears

Pattaya storm traps Aussie The rain is so heavy it floods the road within about 5 minutes.

Houston we have a problem. 🙂

Pattaya storm traps Aussie Oh no! The bike is almost new.

I’m walking….

Pattaya storm traps AussieBut soon I may be swimming. 🙂

I’m walking also…

Pattaya storm traps Aussie Because I can’t find my damn bike.

No problem for the motorbike taxi.

Pattaya storm traps Aussie He is saving a damsel in distress. 🙂

It doesn’t take long to cover the footpath.

Pattaya storm traps Aussie The real problem is the drains & sewers flood & start mixing all sorts of yucky stuff with the rain water.

Everything starts going under.

Pattaya storm traps Aussie After an hour it’s still raining.

The water is getting deeper.

Pattaya storm traps Aussie Will the bike survive?

That’s it says Hamish, I’m going nowhere. 🙂

Pattaya storm traps Aussie As long as there’s plenty of San Mig I staying exactly where I am. 🙂

Hamish predicted it would stop in 1 minute.

It was still raining 1 hour later. 🙂 🙂 🙂

That’s all folks.

Pattaya storm traps Aussie There was a happy ending (they have lots around Soi Buakhao) after a few minutes Hamish got the bike started & rode home. 

I told you he was an Aussie. 🙂

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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.

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