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Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

September 9, 2015 by David Herd

Bright lights & markets

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

 Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya is not just one of the main night life centres that is extremely popular with the locals. It also boasts of one of the cities best markets which opens Tuesdays & Fridays. Add to this a huge number of affordable restaurants, hotels & condos and you have one of the most exciting places in Pattaya to live or just to visit.

The market

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

 Soi Buakhao is a two way street that connects  Central Pattaya Road and South Pattaya Road, the market is only 50 meters from South Pattaya Road.

Coffee shop & bar at the market

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

Send the wife shopping while you sit here and enjoy a cold beer. ๐Ÿ™‚

Great smile at Soi Buakhao market

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

In case you didn’t realise that is a frog kebab above. I guess you will be rushing to get one soon. ๐Ÿ™‚

Interesting food at the markets.

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

Looks fairly spicy to me. ๐Ÿ™‚

Thai staples

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

 Thai people have taken street food to an art form.

Who could resist a frog kebab? ๐Ÿ™‚

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

 I could quite easily. ๐Ÿ™‚

Witherspoons pub & restaurant

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

Typical Pattaya pub & restaurant with lots of TV screens and serving good cheap food.

There are many low cost hotels in this area, for a good rate use this link. I have several friends who stay at the Sutus court which is almost next door to Witherspoons, great value currently at $22 per night.

Mates Bar

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

Cosy little bar in Soi Buakhao, here Hamish Elton and Andrew enjoy a cold beer or two. Andrew with the tattoos is the new owner.

Cafe Pitini Soi Buakhao

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

This nice cafe is opposite mates bar, I think Andrew eats there 6 days a week. ๐Ÿ™‚

Cafe Pitini breakfast

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

They serve a very good breakfast for around $4 usd and lucky for me have provide the Bangkok Post to read. ๐Ÿ™‚

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

Some people may find it exciting to be nearly knocked over by a 183 centimetre LadyBoy walking along Soi Buakhao but not me. ๐Ÿ™‚ Apologies for the blurred photo but I guess my hand was shaking a little out of fear of being accosted. ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚

Location

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

 

Corner of Soi Buakhao & Soi Lengkee

Restaurants Bars Soi Lengkee Pattaya

         My mistake I think this is one street north of Lenkee.

Pook Bar

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

 Pook bar closed in mid 2014. It used to be located on Soi Buakhao in Pattaya, Thailand. In its day it was the largest and best known ladyboy bar in the city. The same owner has a Pook Bar in Soi 6.

Corner LK Metro and Soi Buakhao

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

One of the many go go bars in the area.

Cheap Charlies restaurant

Cheap Charlie's Pattaya Restaurant

One of the very good low price restaurants in busy Soi Buakhao. The Hungry Hippo is another one that is worth a visit.

Hungry Hippo,Their soup is excellent. 

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

If I had to vote for the best value restaurant in Pattaya the Hungry Hippo would be number one. 

So is their hamburger

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

Trust me, their prices are excellent.

Treetown

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

Diagonally across the road from Hungry Hippo, lots more food on offer here.

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya, very good coffee here

Cheap Charlie's Pattaya Restaurant

Opposite the Sutis Court Hotel.

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 $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.

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Soi LK Metro Pattaya

September 7, 2015 by David Herd

LK Metro

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street is a great alternative to Walking St, not as many tourists gawking at the girls plus lots of bars and restaurants to choose from. The name comes from the Leng-Kee family, one of the wealthiest and most influential families in Pattaya with properties and businesses all over the City.

Billabong in LK Metro

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

A popular LK Metro bar with low cost hotel rooms above.

Soi LK Metro Pattaya  Billabong

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

My Australian friend Greg Johnstone used to own the Billabong, he sold it in 2014 and has taken up farming.

i-rovers

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

One of my favourite sports bars, lots of TV screens to watch Australian football. ๐Ÿ™‚

Soi LK Metro Pattaya  i-Rovers 

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

Very cheap rooms here for around 500 Baht if you book through this link.

State of Origin 2017

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

Two QLD legends from the past Greg Cornescu and Wally Fullerton Smith dropped by yesterday for few coldies.

Champagne agogo LK Metro icon

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

Champagne has been in LK for many years, however these days there is a lot more competition.

The Office LK Metro

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

 

My brother Warren, Ray and Lenny at Billabong in 2011

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

 

Sadly our good friend Lenny passed away early 2016 after a short battle with cancer, RIP.

Greg Johnstone at Billabong in 2011.

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

I couldn’t resist including this great photo, as I said earlier Greg owned Billabong until 2014.

Soi LK Metro Pattaya bars

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Some interesting names. ๐Ÿ™‚

Kilkenny LK Metro

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

 

If I’m not watching sport in LK I like to have a drink at Kilkenny which is opposite Billabong & adjacent to i-rovers. A very good “people watching” spot.

View from Kilkenny

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

 

A good bar for watching the passing parade.

Drinks at Kilkenny

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

Gordon Shanks from New York and Jonathan Whiting from Brisbane.

Soi LK Metro Pattaya  bar location

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

New hotel rooms for $17 per night

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

 You are going to find this hard to believe but Retox have nice new hotel rooms in Soi Lenkee where you can stay for only $17 per night if you book through this link. $21 if you would like a nice balcony. ๐Ÿ™‚

You will find Soi Lengkee if you cross over Soi Buakhao from Soi Diana travelling away from Pattaya Beach.

Corner LK Metro and Soi Buakhao

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

One of the many go go bars in the area.

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 $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.

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Just use THIS LINK for a terrific rate at the Wave Hotel. 

 Thanks for visiting Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

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Favourite Pattaya restaurants

September 6, 2015 by David Herd

Big Fish, Siam @ Siam

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

 Favourite Pattaya restaurants in no particular order, these are just the places I regularly visit for food, comfort, ambiance and value for money. Above is a Massaman curry lamb shank at Siam @ Siam hotel, absolutely delicious.

Patrick’s Belgium restaurant

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

  Patricks has a terrific menu and great food. I really love their Oxtail soup.  Very good Australian steaks with waffles & ice cream to finish. This really is one of the best Pattaya restaurants

Favourite Pattaya restaurants for a birthday at Patrick’s 

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

Hamish turns 46 on July 21st 2015 and we celebrate at Patrick’s with Greg Clee.

 The Mantra one of my Favourite Pattaya restaurants

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

Sunday lunch here at The Mantra is one of the world’s great dining experiences. Alaskan crab, oysters from France Australian beef etc etc, just go there. There is food from seven different kitchens and the service and dรฉcor is 2nd to none. Certainly one of my Favourite Pattaya restaurants.

All washed down with cold Japanese sake.

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

I could eat a plate like this every day. ๐Ÿ™‚

Sadly in February 2019 the Amari Hotel management made a ridiculous decision to permanently close the wonderful restaurant. 

Take a look at our final feast HERE.

Siamese Cuisine

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

Excellent Australian steak at reasonable prices. Out of all the North Pattaya restaurants this is probably my favourite. The lobster soup is a must, the two other places who also do a great lobster bisque are the upmarket Mata Hari and the budget restaurant at the Avenue called Pizza Pizza.

Louis Noll, the owner of Mata Hari sadly passed away in February 2022, RIP my friend.

Lovely Benjamina

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

This night we had excellent Thai food at Siamese Cuisine, I guess it helps when a local orders.

Holiday Inn pizza

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

Special price on Tuesday night only 279 Baht or $8.50 usd. Order wine before 7 pm and get 2 for 1.

 Boscaiola at Bella Italia in 2nd Rd near Alcazar.

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

Very good food & great value.

 Another of my Favourite Pattaya restaurants is Mata Hari.

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

Mata Hari is a very stylish upmarket restaurant serving excellent European & Thai cuisine. A very popular spot for the locals, impeccable service, great food & upmarket dรฉcor, yet reasonably priced all things considered. I would certainly rate it in the top 6 restaurants in Pattaya. Louis is your friendly host & his wife Jacky the terrific chef, check out the website here. Mata Hari certainly is one of the best Pattaya restaurants.

Hachiban Ramen

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

Hachiban Ramen, the Gyoza & Teriyaki chicken is to die for, only 153 Baht for the two, priceless.

There is another branch on the ground floor of Tukcom at the rear.

Leckerle in Soi 33 Naklua

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

Located about 200 meters from the Dolphin roundabout. Very good low cost German food, always busy.

The food here is terrific.

Favourite Pattaya restaurants    Favourite Pattaya restaurants

Pea soup is excellent (B90) as are the meatballs & potato salad. (B150).

Hilton Sunday Buffet B1,500

Favourite Pattaya restaurantsAn exceptional feast.

A favourite photo of one of the Hilton Chefs.

Favourite Pattaya restaurants

Make sure you book as it’s very popular.

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Holiday Inn

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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.

Sabai Wing North Pattaya

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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.

Pattaya Hilton

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Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

September 4, 2015 by David Herd

A great place to buy fresh seafood.

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road is located in Naklua about 5 kms from central Pattaya. Just jump on a Baht bus & you are there in 10 minutes for 10 Baht or 70 cents.

Very fresh

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

Many products are still alive & kicking, they will kill & clean the fish for you then pack them in ice so you can take them home to cook.

Alive and Kicking

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

Here is my friend Pothole choosing dinner.

Clams, mussels and prawns.

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

A great choice at the Pattaya Fish Market.

 These guys will cook for you

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

Choose you lunch and they will cook it for you.

Live lobsters

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

Rather expensive as you can see.

How about a Baby shark?

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

They even look dangerous when they a small. ๐Ÿ™‚

Fresh vegetables as well

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

A good selection at reasonable prices.

Cleaning the fish

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

Choose from the live tank and they will scale and clean them for you.

Anyone for catfish?

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

The variety is incredible, anything you desire is here.

Man at work

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

A very interesting place to spend an hour or so.

A mountain of mussels

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

Seeing all these mussels reminded me of when I was in Brussels last year, the Belgians are absolutely crazy about them, check out my blog called Beer, Fries & Mussels.

Pattaya Fish Market

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

It real is worth a visit, get something cooked and eat in the adjacent park.

Adjacent to the market

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

Enjoy the view from the walkway beside the gulf.

Lamchabang port in the distance

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

 Laem Chabang is a large commercial port with not much else in the area. The large cruise ships stop here and they can buy souvenirs and get a massage at the cruise terminal, there is also a shopping centre. Smaller ships may head up the Chao Phraya River and dock at Khlong Toei Port relatively close to Bangkok’s city centre.

Low tide

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

High and dry at low tide at Pattaya Fish Market.

Low tide at Naklua

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

Those blocks of condos have all sprung up in the last 2 years. This view is from beside the fish market. Out of picture to the right is the Sanctuary of Truth.

Sanctuary of Truth

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

Sanctuary of Truth is a temple, an all-wood building filled with sculptures based on traditional Buddhist and Hindu motifs. More photos on THIS LINK.

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

Pattaya Fish Market Naklua Road

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Pattaya seafood market

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Sabai Wing North Pattaya

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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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Pattaya interesting transport options

September 3, 2015 by David Herd

Mean machine

Pattaya interesting transport options

Pattaya interesting transport options

Pattaya interesting transport options are many and varied, here are some of the many alternatives (fast & slow) available to you when you next visit this exciting city. I’m guessing the beast above is a DUCATI MONSTER 821, my apologies if I have it wrong.

The other side of the Ducati  Diavel

Pattaya interesting transport options

 

Two models will be available when the new 2015 Diavels arrive in May. The standard Diavelโ€”if there is such a thing as a standard Diavelโ€”is the Dark Stealth model, which retails for $17,995 and features a black body, a black trellis frame, black wheels, and black mufflers. Then thereโ€™s the $20,995 Diavel Carbon, which is outfitted with unpainted stainless-steel silencers and black Marchesini wheels that are machined just enough to reveal that they are made from forged, lightweight aluminium. Buyers have a choice of two Diavel Carbon colors: Ducati Red with Matte Carbon and a red frame, or Star White with Matte Carbon and a white frame.

Harley Davidson Electra-Glide

Pattaya interesting transport options

The Electra Glide Ultra Classic serves as Harley Davidsonโ€™sentry-level model for its full-dresser lineup. Updated for 2017, it sports improved suspension while reducing the heat felt by rider and passenger for greater all-around comfort. Not only that, but the all-new Milwaukee-Eight engine makes its way onto this ride for greater performance than ever before with 111.4 pound-feet of torque and six-speed transmission that comes geared for highway riding at a reasonable rpm. H-Dโ€™s Infotainment system makes an appearance as well, so the phrase โ€œentry levelโ€ is obviously a relative statement. Letโ€™s check out this updated classic to see where the balance was struck.

Beautiful Harley Davidson

Pattaya interesting transport options

 

They certainly are a classic machine.

This is more my style

Pattaya interesting transport options

 

Sadly I feel Pattaya is too dangerous to ride a motorbike, it’s not a question of if you may have an accidents, it’s when you will have an accident.

Now for something completely different

Pattaya interesting transport options

This old clunker must be at least 40 or 50 years old and still floating. ๐Ÿ™‚

 675 HP perhaps

Pattaya interesting transport options

Three huge outboard motors is total overkill for this 30 foot plywood boat.

Upgraded to 750 Horsepower

Pattaya interesting transport options

Grossly overpowered, they are obviously making too much money.

Something with a little more character

Pattaya interesting transport options

 

Now this would suit me foe a day on the water. ๐Ÿ™‚

I wonder if its for sale?

Pattaya interesting transport options

May need a little work. ๐Ÿ™‚

Prefer something little more refined perhaps?

Pattaya interesting transport options

 

A very nice looking catamaran.

How about a Maverick?

Pattaya interesting transport options

 

What a wild looking road rocket.

Or a yellow one perhaps?

Pattaya interesting transport options

 

Yellow or green, either one will do.

This is a very cool jigger

Pattaya interesting transport options

These previous 3 vehicles were on display at Central Festival in August 2015.

Pattaya transport options

Pattaya interesting transport options

This has got to be the most fantastic bus I have ever seen. 

What a great bus

Pattaya interesting transport options

 

It certainly is an eye catcher.

Great design

Pattaya interesting transport options

Another fantastic paint job.

The iconic Baht bus

Pattaya interesting transport options

Pattaya’s fantastic bus system, there are hundreds of them, 10 Baht or 70 cents and just ring the bell to jump off anywhere you want.

Pattaya interesting transport options you must have fat tyres

Pattaya interesting transport options

 

Not sure what the advantage is but it looks good.

Yellow Ferrari 458 Italia

Pattaya interesting transport options

If you are going to visit the Hard Rock cafe you really need a Ferrari. ๐Ÿ™‚

I prefer the Orange Lamborghini Gallardo SV

Pattaya interesting transport options

 

However for lunch at the mantra an Orange one is far more suitable.

 My reality

Pattaya interesting transport options

This is my popular choice of propulsion in Pattaya, Skechers are the best walking shoes I have ever had. ๐Ÿ™‚

Jet Ski scammers

Pattaya interesting transport options

 Along the Beach Road in Pattaya, often between Soi 10 and Soi 13/4 (entrance to Walking Street), Thai Jet Ski touts will approach the tourist. Most likely time to witness the scam unfolding would be between 5pm โ€“ 5:30pm as it is getting dark. Particularly outside Mike Shopping Mall, Royal Garden Plaza, and Soi 13/2 to Soi 13/4. The tourist is required to sign a contract with the Jet Ski operators before they board the Jet Ski and have their fun. Cost is around 700 baht ($20) for thirty minutes. When the tourist returns to the beach the Thai Jet Ski operator will board the Jet Ski and bring it up on to the beach. Here is where the scam starts, as they (theatrically and dramatically) point out the damage and demand that the tourist pay for it, typically ranging anywhere from 30,000 baht ($950) to 70,000 baht ($2,200), but it can be 100,000 baht ($3,180) and up. Of course this damage (deep scrapes on the underside of the Jet Ski, scratches to the paintwork, or a broken plastic bumper) has been there all the time. Often, if not most times, it is a group of tourists that are scammed. More people, more money.

If they use the version of the scam where the tourist boards the Jet Ski when it is already submerged in the water, thus hiding the damage that is already on the underside, the scammers donโ€™t need to cover the damaged areas. The damage is revealed once they bring it on to the shore after the tourist has rented it. More government warnings etc here.

Be careful, you have been warned.

Hi ho, hi ho, its off to work we go.

  Pattaya transport interesting optionsI love this one, it really doesn’t matter they are travelling the wrong way in a one way street, after all this is one of the many Pattaya transport options. ๐Ÿ™‚

Beach Road boom box

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Pattaya transport interesting options This is my 2nd favourite mode of transport, the Baht bus.

 

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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.

Sabai Wing North Pattaya

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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 Pattayaโ€™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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Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

August 13, 2015 by David Herd

Markland

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road is in the very best location in Pattaya, I should know because I live there. The 27 floor building has 4 floors of hotel, all the other floors are condominiums.

Opposite the beach

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

Located on Beach Rd just 10 Baht on the bus to get to Walking St. ๐Ÿ™‚


Two bedroom apartment

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

Most of the hotel rooms are studios however there are some terrific two bedroom apartments with views to die for.

Best view in Pattaya

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

However you must be on the south side to see this magnificent view of Pattaya.

Studio apartment 45 square meters

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

The south side has the better view.

Markland Hotel Pattaya beach northern view 

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

That is the Holiday Inn next door.

Pool at Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

There always seems to be a nice breeze around the pool.

Holiday Inn

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

Holiday Inn is next door to Markland.

Holiday Inn

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

Half price pizza at Holiday Inn Tuesday night and 2 for 1 drinks between 5 & 7 pm.

Amari, Holiday Inn & Markland.

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

A great location on Beach Road, and much quieter than South Pattaya.

Mezzo coffee at Markland now closed

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

Very good coffee shop on the ground floor of Markland and Tops supermarket is in the basement.

The Coffee Club has replaced Mezzo.

Coffee Club Beach Road Pattaya

I am going to enjoy a daily coffee here. ๐Ÿ™‚

Security at Markland

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

Occasionally Markland security is not quite up to the task. ๐Ÿ™‚

Fabulous view from 27th floor

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

This is my lovely friend Kayoco who was visiting from Tokyo.

Markland Hotel Pattaya beach is in a great location with the best views in Pattaya, use this Agoda link for very good room rates.

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

I must confess I have never been to this restaurant. ๐Ÿ™‚

The view from my room on the 17th floor, I have ow moved to the 20th floor.

Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road

Thanks for visiting my Markland Hotel Pattaya Beach Road photo blog, I hope to see you in the coffee shop when you arrive. ๐Ÿ™‚

 

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Pattaya Hilton

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Storms smash Pattaya beach

August 4, 2015 by David Herd

Here’s how it starts

Storms smash Pattaya beach

Storms smash Pattaya beach

 Storms smash Pattaya beach on a regular basis, especially in the wet season between July & November. Gutters & drains just can’t handle to huge downpours.

Here is the result

Storms smash Pattaya beach

It’s a never ending problem for the local council who can’t seem to cope with the problem.

Ugly & dangerous

Storms smash Pattaya beach

It’s both ugly & dangerous and won’t e solved until they improve the drainage problems.

Beach Road goes under

Storms smash Pattaya beach

There are no drains and gutters that can cope with the amount of water in such a short time.

The footpath disappears

Storms smash Pattaya beach

After 20 minutes of rain this is the result, no footpath. ๐Ÿ™‚

Beach Rd Pattaya flooded, more water than Songkran.

You can see the sand being washed away

Storms smash Pattaya beach

In the wet season between June & November this is a regular occurrence.

Storms smash Pattaya beach

Storms smash Pattaya beach

The storm water also runs down from 2nd road to add to what is one Beach Road.

Find yourself an island

Storms smash Pattaya beach

The beach looks quite ugly after the storm.

 Sandbags

Storms smash Pattaya beach

Sandbags are used as a cunning plan to keep the beach intact, clearly it does not work. ๐Ÿ™‚

Pattaya Weather

Storms smash Pattaya beach

 

The power of the tropical storm

Storms smash Pattaya beach

The council tried to come up with a solution in 2015, check out this link.

Sand is gone baby gone

Storms smash Pattaya beach

This problem has been happening for many years.

Not a pretty sight

Storms smash Pattaya beach

Life goes on as usual in Pattaya, the boats taking out the para-sailors are here every day.

Hilton Hotel

Storms smash Pattaya beach

The roads flood so quickly as the drains just canโ€™t handle the incredible volume of water, it then spills over to the beach. Often these storms only last for 30 or 40 minutes however thatโ€™s enough time to cause havoc.

The cavalry arrives

Storms smash Pattaya beach

Normally soon after the storm you will see these guys busy restoring the damage. It’s now August 2015 & sadly in the last six months they have been strangely absent.

After the storm a beautiful day returns.

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Chinese storm Thailand beach

August 4, 2015 by David Herd

They arrive in their thousands every day

Chinese storm Thailand beach

Chinese storm Thailand beach

 Chinese storm Thailand beach every day of the year and climb aboard powerful speedboats which take them to nearby Koh Larn or para sailing in Pattaya bay

South Pattaya

Chinese storm Thailand beach

In the background on the right if the famous Walking St, you can see restaurants built (many illegally) over the water. The tall condo building has only recently been completed during the current Pattaya building boom.

Thousands arrive every day

Chinese storm Thailand beach

Of course there is some controversy about who receives the revenue as most of the money is paid on packaged tours in China when they book their trip. Pattaya is suffering from a downturn in tourism, here are comments made in a recent article in June 2015 in the Bangkok Post; “Pattaya hotels are struggling to survive and are being pressured by Chinese travel agents to reduce their room rates by 30-40%. Hoteliers in the resort city have been relying mainly on Chinese tourists after the sharp fall in European tourists, particularly Russians, due to the economic recession in their countries. Locally run Pattaya hotels have faced an oversupply since last year and the situation… “

Slightly over powered

Chinese storm Thailand beach

An example of one of the speedboats with three 225 HP Yamaha motors, a slight case of overkill. Are there any accidents you ask? Of course there are, many of the Thai skippers are unlicensed and high on drugs or booze, if an accident occurs they invoke the well used Thai strategy of “run & hide”. ๐Ÿ™‚

Para sailing on Pattaya bay

Chinese storm Thailand beach

The buzz around like mosquitoes and yes sadly accidents often do happen here as you will see in the following news video.

Para sailor killed on honeymoon

This sad incident happened in 2011 however the safety situation does not seem to have changed since then.

Hundreds of boats

Chinese storm Thailand beach

This is a huge business in Pattaya taking Chinese tourists to Koh Larn.

About to land

Chinese storm Thailand beach

Lets hope he has a soft landing. ๐Ÿ™‚

Whew! back safe & sound

Chinese storm Thailand beach

I’m sure many of these tourists will never forget their Pattaya holiday.

Buzzing like mosquitoes

Great vision of Parasailing in Pattaya, Thailand

Even the storms don’t stop the boats.

Chinese storm Thailand beach

An awesome sight watching the storm roll in over Pattaya bay.

Screaming Yamahas

Screaming Yamahas Pattaya beach

I mentioned earlier I don’t have much confidence in the Thai boat divers, here is how they cope with sandbanks.

 Chinese storm Thailand beach. If you build it they will come. ๐Ÿ™‚

Chinese storm Thailand beach

Every day of the week they come from China and elsewhere.

Lined up ready to go

Chinese storm Thailand beach

The fleet is ready and waiting.

August 4th 2016 at 7am

Chinese storm Thailand beach

Lots of boats and one rainbow. ๐Ÿ™‚

Chinese storm Thailand beach

Chinese storm Thailand beach

 The busses roll into Beach Road of a morning and the tourists flock to the boats.

The mob arrives

Chinese storm Thailand beach

I have a sneaking suspicion some of these boats may be overloaded.

May 27 2021 see no Chinese tourists in Pattaya

Chinese storm Thailand beach

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 programs.

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

Here is a perfect Pattaya day

Chinese storm Thailand beach

What a view from the balcony of my apartment.

Peace & quiet at sunset

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Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

July 27, 2015 by David Herd

Soho Village Plaza

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

  Soho Village Plaza Pattaya is an outdoor market on 2nd Rd near Soi 1 & Big C. Good low price food and a pleasant outdoor atmosphere & lots of fresh seafood. 250 Baht is about $7.20 USD as at July 2015.

Decisions decisions

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

Decisions decisions. 

Scallops, Calamari, Octopus & roast pig

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

 

Too much food is never enough. ๐Ÿ™‚

Vietnamese tourists

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

  Last year in 2014 the place was full of Russians but with the collapse of the Rouble they have all disappeared. I much prefer these gorgeous Vietnamese girls anyhow. ๐Ÿ™‚  

Fresh fish, wine from 7 11 and my Kindle.

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

  They do sell Thai wine at the market however if you prefer an Australian drop just buy it from 711 across the road.  

Location

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya is diagonally opposite the Sabai Empress, which is a good value budget hotel with nice rooms.  

Sabai Empress

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

Also around the corner is the Sabai Wing which is a little cheaper.

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

    Fabulous Thai street food here.

Open air dining

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

  Good food at low prices.

Beautiful fresh prawns & scallops

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

    Fresh seafood is hard to beat.

Barbecue

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

Watch the food being cooked.

Thai wine

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

  It’s drinkable and very cheap, however as I said if you prefer an Australian drop just buy it from 711 across the road.  

 Fresh fruit

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

Mango & sticky rice is a Thailand specialty. 

Sophisticated cocktail bar.

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya


There is a clown in every market. ๐Ÿ™‚

Lots of variety available here

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

Lots of fresh product to choose from.

Eye candy as well

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

 

A long legged Russian no doubt. ๐Ÿ™‚

Phad Thai

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

 

Only B100.

Roast chicken

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

 

This stall has gone since the renovation in 2016.

Ribs

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

 

The ribs are excellent.

Fresh seafood

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The seafood is my favourite.

What a way to finish

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Mango and sticky rice one of Thailand’s great dishes, only 50 Baht here or $2 aud.

A very pleasant place to eat

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

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Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

July 21, 2015 by David Herd

A great day out.

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

 Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens is a nice day out especially if you have children. A 30 minute drive from Pattaya and you can watch elephants play soccer.

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

Pisit and Nongnooch Tansacha purchased the 600-acre (2.4 km2) plot of land in 1954 with the intentions of developing the land as a fruit plantation. However, the owners instead decided to plant tropical flowers and plants as a wildlife conservation project. The garden opened to the public in 1980, and management was transferred to Pisit and Nongnooch’s son Kampon Tansacha in 2001. The garden currently fills 500 out of the 600 acres (2.4 km2).


 

No need to walk

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

  If you are lazy like me just jump on a bus or an elephant.  

Bus or elephant?

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

I thought my 110 kilo may have been too heavy for the poor elephant. ๐Ÿ™‚

I still prefer the bus. ๐Ÿ™‚

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

They are such magnificent animals.

Skinny legs

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens   

All sorts of bird life at Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens.

Are you looking at me punk?

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

  Great colours on this guy.  

He’s not looking at you but I am

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

There is lots to see and do at Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens  

 Up close and personal

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

The little guy is about to have a bath.

Time for a bath

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

He is loving every minute of being hosed down.

Thirsty work at Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

Carrying people around all day is thirsty work, but this hose really hits the spot. ๐Ÿ™‚

Jeff Gill

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

  Here is my friend Jeff Gill from Melbourne, he fell in love with Pattaya and the Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens.  

After a few hours in the sun I’m cactus ๐Ÿ™‚

Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens

Sorry folks that’s just Aussie slang for “I’m worn out”. ๐Ÿ™‚

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Holiday Inn

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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.

Sabai Wing North Pattaya

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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 Pattayaโ€™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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