Hilton Pattaya five star hotel

January 6, 2015 by David Herd

Pattaya Hilton

Hilton Pattaya five star hotel

Hilton Pattaya five star hotel dominates the skyline in central Pattaya. Perched above Central festival shopping mall the location is perfect.

Even better at sunset

Certainly one of the best locations in Thailand to watch the magnificent sunsets while enjoying a cocktail.

Captured the flash

What a fluke, I managed to take this photos just as the flash activated. 🙂

Hilton Pattaya Spectacular decor

The modern architecture is absolutely stunning.

Lounge near reception

Hilton Pattaya five star hotel is as modern as any hotel I have ever been in.

Cocktail bar and lounge

The Hilton Pattaya is in a perfect location opposite the beach and above Pattaya’s best shopping malls. Central Festival has a huge amount of restaurants and shops so you never really have to leave the building.

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Horizon’s on the top floor.

There is a happy hour here every night between 5 & 7 pm.

Horizon’s on the top floor.

As you can imagine it is a great place to watch the sunset.

Looking south from Horizon’s.

Looking toward Walking Street.

Looking north from Horizon’s.

The building with the green neon sign is the Holiday Inn.

Entree at Horizon’s.

The food is exceptional as you would expect, however take plenty of money because it is priced accordingly.

Far better value at the Edge restaurant

The buffet here is available for lunch or dinner 7 days a week.

The Edge buffet

An excellent choice of food as you would expect.

Hilton Pattaya five star hotel

Hilton Pattaya five star hotel is perched above Central Festival shopping mall.

With friends at the Edge buffet

A mix of American, Australian, English & Thai.

Desert at the Edge

Hilton Hotel Pattaya Thailand chocolate masterpiece. Part one.

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Making desert part 2.

Hilton chocolate creation by beautiful Thai lady. Part two.

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Every morning opposite the Hilton the Para-sailors fly around like mosquitoes

Chaotic & crazy Parasailing in Pattaya

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Pattaya – Hua Hin Mini Van

If you are in Pattaya and want to go to Hua Hin there is now a daily minivan service, they have offices in Pattaya, Hua Hin and Cha Am, for Hua Hin the mini van leaves at 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and takes 4 hours to get to Hua Hin, priced at only 400baht.

The Pattaya office is on South Pattaya Road, if your heading towards Sukhumvit road go over 3rd Road and past Soi Ko Pai/ Soi Bongkot and it’s on the left hand side at soi 10, which is around 300 meters or more from Sukhumvit Road.

Pattaya Office 088 709 2365
Hua Hin Office 088 709 2364
Cha Am Office 089 254 1399

Bus leaves Pattaya 8:00, 10:00, 12:00

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David Herd Thailand 2014

December 29, 2014 by David Herd

Looking north at Pattaya beach

David Herd Thailand 2014

David Herd Thailand 2014 was another eventful year. Starting with a wonderful trip to Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Cape Town & Sydney. I have called this 5 week adventure my seven super cities trip.

I flew to Adelaide in October then drove to Philip Island along the Great Ocean Road before staying with friends at the winery in Dromana. A couple of days wandering around Melbourne I flew to the Gold Coast for a week to catch up with friends.

This is not part of my travel blog, just lots of photos from 2014 featuring friends, family & trips.

Drinks at Cherry bar

My brother Warren and his good friend Lenny at the Cherry bar.

Sadly we lost Lenny early 2016 after losing a battle with cancer, RIP.

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Para sailing

They buzz around like little mosquitoes.

My condo building is 3rd from the left

This photo was taken from the Dusit Tani.

Golf at Kabinburi

This was my only game of golf in 2014 at Kabinburi, I just find it too hot to play regularly in Thailand.

Lunch with Macca and Herbie

John MacDonald hails from Melbourne and Herb Pastor come from Las Vegas.

Friends at Gullivers

Brad Robbins, Roland Bonicci and Por.

Mata Hari with Irina and Roland

Another terrific night at Mata Hari.

My friend from Ukraine Irina.

Here we are enjoying a cold beer on Koh Larn in November.

Koh Larn ferry with Irina

The ferry takes 40 minutes and costs B30.

Foot massage

One of the joys of living in Thailand, I probably average five each week, one hour just under $10.

Margaritas at the Beach Club

This great song by Glen Frey sums up where I am right now.

Pumps to clear storm water

Beach road pumps really did not make any difference trying to clear the storm water.

Friends drop in

Gordon Shanks from New York and Jonathan Whiting from Brisbane.

David Herd Thailand 2014 having morning coffee

Au Bon Pain at the Avenue with Gordon Shanks from New York.

Doug & Geoff from Australia

These guys really push the envelope when they hit Pattaya several times a year. Their favourite street is Soi 6. 🙂

Talking about Soi 6, here we are

A great bunch of guys, and can they drink.

David Herd Thailand, face under repair

Using Efudix to repair damage from skin cancer.

Crane mishap in Soi 3

I took this photo from the roof of Markland where I live.

Photo shoot in Soi 6

I can spot at least 2 LadyBoys here.

David Herd and Hamish Elton

Here we are in Soi 6 on Xmas day after lunch at the Mantra.

Xmas day at the Mantra with Benjamina

Another great Xmas lunch with Benjamina our beautiful hostess.

Relaxing at Koh Larn

I have to tell you, life is very good in Thailand.

Drinks with Barrie Comfort

A nice Pommie guy who also lives in Markland. I have given him the nickname “Butterfly Dundee”, because he is always photographing butterflies. 🙂

Kayo flew over from Tokyo for a visit.

I have known kayo for around 10 years, we met in Australia when she and I were living on the Gold Coast. I caught up with her in Tokyo in February and she flew to Thailand for a few days in August.

Welcome Inn Soi 3 North Pattaya

One of my favourite places to eat in Pattaya, close to where I live and the food is terrific and very cheap. Sadly it was demolished June 2015.

Greg’s Kitchen

My brother Warren and Lenny Schorsy at Gregs Kitchen. Sadly we lost Lenny in April 2016 to a brief illness, RIP.

Mike Beard the cartoon man.

Mike has lived in Pattaya for 20 years and produces some of my favourite cartoons.

Siam @ Siam with Oy

A gorgeous girl who used to work at the Cherry bar.

Phad Thai at Siam @ Siam

Very good food at this unique hotel.

Bill Edge, Wayne Dent and Greg Clee

Three happy guys who love Pattaya.

The new Holiday Inn

A world class hotel opposite Pattaya beach.

Roland Bonicci and I at Drinking St

Roland is a very happy Sydney barrister who often visits Thailand for business reasons.

Ooa a gorgeous girl at Drinking St

Sadly this gorgeous babe went back home to the country about a month later.

David Herd Thailand 2014 at Drinking St

A week or two after this photo was taken sadly this beautiful young girl decided to leave Pattaya and go back to her home in the country.

I just ordered a double Jack Daniels.

I leave a bottle or two at the Cherry bar then pour my own at my leisure. The charge s only $10 and the girls provide me with ice & soda. Life is good for David Herd Thailand. 🙂

Roasting pigs in Soi 3

Street cooking in Thailand is legendary, this guy charges 100 Baht for roast pork and crackling.

David Herd and Brad Robins.

Brad is a Townsville solicitor who loves Thailand, in 2016 he bought on of the best condos in Markland.

Looking north to Wongamat

North Pattaya and Wongamat.

Young girl at Cherry bar

Just under 17 and learning the ropes at the Cherry Bar.

Big storm coming

I love too see the storms roll in over Pattaya bay.

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Holiday Inn Beach Road

December 16, 2014 by David Herd

Holiday Inn Beach Road

Holiday Inn Pattaya Beach Road, opposite the Beach in North Pattaya. Consisting of two huge towers, several swimming pools and all the usual five star facilities. The tower on the left opened in October 2009 and the one on the right in August 2014.

Click on the photo below for a terrific room rate, you can book now & pay later, plus enjoy free cancellation if you change your mind. Pattaya is a great seaside city, come & enjoy the fun. 🙂

Great location

Away from the crowds and madness of south Pattaya the location is more peaceful and quiet yet only a 10 Baht bus ride to get to the action.

Looking north to Wongamat

Just north of Pattaya is Wongamat where there are some nice bars and restaurants.

November 2007 Holiday Inn Pattaya

There are 367 rooms in this tower.

Here is what you will see from your hotel window every morning.

Great vision of Parasailing in Pattaya, Thailand

Holiday Inn beach Road

There is another on the terrace as you enter from the street. A 4th pool is in the executive tower in the new building.

Flow Coffee shop

This is one of my favourite places in Pattaya for coffee and cake. At 7pm they offer sandwiches, cakes & pies at 1/2 price.

Delicious cakes & good coffee

Here is an example of the terrific Holiday Inn cakes.

Sunset at the Holiday Inn

They make the best pizzas in Pattaya here.

Assorted cold cuts

If you don’t want a pizza there are lots of alternatives.

Terrazzo

Great pizzas here, half price if you order before 5 pm, and half price all night on Tuesdays.

Havana bar at Pattaya Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn Pattaya Beach Road

What a fantastic looking building.

Room with a view

As you would expect the rooms at the front have an amazing view.

The executive tower September 2013

Construction begins on a new tower.

Executive tower opened August 2014

The finished product really doubles the size of the Holiday Inn.

Holiday Inn Pattaya

Great outlook by the pool and across the road from the beach.

Executive club on top floor

Happy hour from 5 to 7pm.

Executive club on top floor

Great facilities for hotel guests.

Executive tower restaurant

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Wonderful view to Koh Larn Island.

The wonderful view from the Holiday Inn.

From 2nd Rd May 6th 2014

Holiday Inn twin towers on Beach Road Pattaya.

Amari hotel, Holiday Inn and Markland Condo.

The building in the middle is the Holiday Inn.

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Saturday night seafood buffet.

Good value at B999 or $40 AUD.

Holiday Inn Beach Road

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Three Thailand trips 2009

December 1, 2014 by David Herd

Is Thailand fun? You bet it is. 🙂

Three Thailand trips

Three Thailand trips in February April and July. The best was certainly in July when my good friend Phil Thomson arrived with his 21 yo son Michael to introduce him to life in Thailand. Michael’s mother is Japanese and he speaks the language fluently. Being a young good looking guy the girls in the bar made quite a fuss of him.

The two girls above are Anne & Jaeb from the Cherry Bar.

This post focuses on the July trip with Phil & Michael Thomson.

Michael, Jan & Phil

I think Dad is having more fun than Michael. 🙂

Yes here is proof Michael’s dad is a party animal

Of course Dad had no fun at all. 🙂

Anne and Michael

Anne was so pleased to find some young fresh meat she latched on for a few days.

Nana Plaza and everyone is happy.

We found Muk in “The Office” off Soi 33.

Pizza in Soi 33

Good Italian food here, about 200 meters along Soi 33 on the right.

I met this lovely lady in Soi 33

Her name is Muk and she now works in the country at a 7 11 shop, we sometimes chat on Facebook.

Nana Plaza, game on.

Michael is very happy to be introduced to Nana Plaza.

A rainy night in Soi 33

Nice Ferrari outside the Office.

This cheeky lady is named Ice.

I met Ice a couple of years ago when she was dancing in a club in Nana Plaza, I try to catch up with her each time I come to Thailand.

Herbie and the Thomsons at the Mantra

Herbie Pastor is a very interesting guy from Las Vegas who now lives in Pattaya. He has some terrific stories from his days of owning a casino there as well as a well known New Orleans strip club.

The Honey Pot in Soi 2

This was one of my favorite drinking holes, air conditioned and great music. Sadly now in 2014 along with all the other Soi bars it has closed.

Another reason I liked the Honey Pot.

I rest my case.

While we are on the subject

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Did I hear you say you wanted more of Jan?

Well so did I, more & more. 🙂

Near the Dusit hotel

Now in 2016 the footpath around the rock wall has totally collapsed.

Dusit at North Pattaya

You can see the Cove under construction behind the Dusit Hotel

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Manhattan’s steakhouse with Trevor.

This was one of Pattaya’s best restaurants, sadly it closed it’s doors in 2014.

Cherry bar with Pothole and Greg Clee

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Pattaya beach bay city views

September 6, 2014 by David Herd

An exciting place to live

Pattaya beach bay

Pattaya beach bay & city views is a collection of photos from Pattaya bay & the surrounding area. Here’s what I see each day from my condo, best view I have had from any of my previous homes.

Pattaya Beach Bay at low tide

From July for a few months we get very low tides and the beach looks better than it really is.

Chinese tourists boarding the boats

Every day they line up in their hundreds to go Para Sailing and to visit Koh Larn island.

Boats everywhere

This sight is repeated every day of the year on Pattaya beach bay.

Bali Hi Wharf south Pattaya

In the background the building under construction is now 50 floors high (as of September 2014) Currently shrouded under controversy due to alleged unauthorized changes to the original plan.

Ferry to Koh Larn

A cheaper way to get to Koh Larn is by ferry from south Pattaya, a 40 minute ride for 30 Baht.

North Pattaya & Wongamat

To the left of the Holiday Inn, the building with the green light, is Markland. I live on the 20th floor with views of Pattaya beach bay.

Looking south from Markland.

The opposite view from the previous photo, the building with all the lights is the Pattaya Hilton. My friend Kayoko from Tokyo is enjoying the wonderful view with a Japanese beer.

South Pattaya

Work stopped on this project in 2014 due to disputes over height and position.

Nothing like a little shade.

Anything to escape the heat.

Storm damage Pattaya beach

This is a very common sight during the wet season.

Ok, lets fix it

The rainy season in August & September plays havoc with the beach, Pattaya drains & gutters can’t handle the incredible downpours which overflow and wash away the sand.

Siam @ Siam Hotel

This fantastic hotel is rather unique, check it out if you get the chance.

Hilton Hotel Pattaya

The Hilton is in the prime position on Beach Road and they charge accordingly.

North Pattaya

Looking north at low tide in August with the high rise buildings at Wongamat on the left.

Naklua Rd north Pattaya

In the distance is Thailands main port, Laem Chabang.

Wongamat

Wongamat beach, in the centre is the luxury Condo “The Cove” and to the left is Cape Dara hotel.

Beach Rd sculpture

The Beach Rd sculpture shows several seagulls, I have lived opposite the beach for several years and have never seen a seagull here, lots of pigeons but no seagulls. 🙂

A balloons eye view of Pattaya beach bay

This is attached by cable to the Royal Gardens shopping mall.

Magbificent cloud

Beautiful clouds over Pattaya Beach Bay.

A split sunset

What an amazing sunset, it only covers half the beach & bay.

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Unique Pattaya hotel Siam

August 30, 2014 by David Herd

Unique Pattaya hotel Siam @ Siam

Unique Pattaya hotel Siam @ Siam is totally fascinating, I don’t often write a post on a single hotel but Siam @ Siam is so architecturally different it is worth sharing. Perched on the corner of Soi 2 & 2nd Rd North Pattaya across the road from Big C shopping mall.

Nikki & Tony Murphy on the roof of Siam @ Siam.

Here are my friends enjoying the magnificent view from the roof of the hotel.

Top floor

Each night they show movies on a huge screen so you can relax on a comfortable lounge with a cocktail and watch a movie under the stars at Pattaya hotel Siam @ Siam.

Movies on the roof

You have a choice, watch a movie or gaze at the best view in Pattaya.

Get your feet wet here.

On a hot Pattaya night cool off with your feet in the water.

The Car Bar on the ground floor.

Wonderful spectacular unique design in the Car Bar.

Car Bar

Car Bar at the Pattaya hotel Siam @ Siam.

The Car Bar at Siam @ Siam.

As you can see the design is like no other Pattaya hotel.

Big cock at the Car Bar

The red rooster on guard.

Big Fish restaurant on 6th floor

I dine at the Big Fish every week, they serve the best lamb Massaman curry I have ever had.

Massaman curry

THEY USE A SLOW COOKED LAMB SHANK, THE MEAT LITERALLY FALLS OFF THE BONE, DELICIOUS. Pattaya is a city with endless choices of great food & restaurants.

Phad Thai at the Big Fish

Possibly the best known Thai dish in the world, beautifully presented at Siam @ Siam.

Big Fish restaurant with Oay.

If you look over Oay’s shoulder you will see the sculpture of a guy holding a big fish, you got it, that’s where the restaurant name came from. 🙂

Big Fish

The hotel fit out and theme is really quite remarkable.

Back to the roof

The infinity pool on the roof.

Cocktails on the top floor

Enjoy a cocktail while you take in the view of the city of Pattaya.

High risk work

Just before the building was completed this guy was working without a safety net. 🙂

Roadside fountain at Siam @ Siam

There is so much to see at this unique Pattaya hotel.

Unique Pattaya hotel Siam @ Siam

Great view.

Fabulous pattaya view

Great view of the city.

The usual suspects

Friends from the Gold Coast Rossco & Bryce at the Car Bar.

We started with Aoy so lets finish with her as well.

Here is Aoy striking a pose. 🙂

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Pattaya Best Sunsets Thailand

August 26, 2014 by David Herd

The most amazing sunsets I have ever seen.

Pattaya Best Sunsets Thailand

Pattaya Best Sunsets Thailand are from my balcony overlooking the gulf of Thailand or from Horizon bar on the top floor of the Hilton, I am so lucky as I see so many from my Pattaya condo. The one above was August 18 2013. Very orange in colour compared with the purple below.

Magic Pattaya sunset.

I feel so lucky to see so many of these magnificent sunsets.

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From the Pattaya Hilton

Taken from Horizon Bar on the 34th floor on September 27 2017.

Koh Larn is 40 minutes by ferry from Pattaya.

That’s Koh Larn island

I don’t know anywhere in the world you will find better sunsets than Pattaya.

Sunset at the Beach Club

The Beach Club at Wongamat is one of the best places in Thailand to watch the magnificent sunsets.

Beach Club

You can enjoy happy hour prices at the Beach Club every day between 5 pm & 7 pm.

How good is this?

It would make a great postcard.

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Sunset from the Pattaya Hilton

Best Sunsets Thailand, without a doubt. 🙂

This November sunset looks like a ball of fire rolling across the sky.

Many of these photos are taken from my balcony. You can view any time from my webcam.

Looking west from the Beach Club at Wongamat, the trawlers with Koh Larn in the background.

One of the best sunsets Thailand

Looking west from my condo at Markland in Beach Road Pattaya.

But here is a better one of Pattaya’s Best Sunsets Thailand

On September 17 2016 On September 17 2016 I was lucky enough to snap this photo.

Best September sunsets

I am so lucky to live on Beach Road with this magnificent view.

Early morning

At 6 am you get a whole new perspective.

Silhouettes at Sunset February 13 2017.

You guessed it, I’m a fan of silhouettes.

Say no more….

Do sunsets get any better than this? November 2016 from my 20th floor balcony.

March 28 2017

From the Pattaya Hilton.

March 29 2017

From Markland condo cnr Beach Rd & Soi 1.

North East Pattaya from the Hilton

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An amazing view from the Hilton.

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Breathtaking view from my balcony

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Pattaya flesh eating fish

August 10, 2014 by David Herd

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Pattaya flesh eating fish

Pattaya flesh eating fish seemed to be the focus on my two visits to Thailand in 2010, the first trip was mid January to meet Bill Austin & Joan Baptiste, my friends from England who were on their way to Australia for the first time.

Three visits to Thailand 2010 in another busy year of travel including Cambodia, Singapore, French Riviera, Cinque Terre Italy, Switzerland & Austria.

Joan & Bill in the Baht Bus

Enjoying their first trip to Thailand.

Here we are at the Cherry Bar

The Cherry Bar has been my favorite Thai beer bars since 2003.

Beer bars LK Metro.

One of the good Thai beer bars in busy LK Metro in Pattaya. Greg Johnstone (2nd from left) has been a friend of mine for 25 years, we both lived on the Gold Coast in Australia.

Cheers dears

Greg does enjoy a drink with the girls, just being a good boss I guess. 🙂

Ah! life in Pattaya, someone has to do it. 🙂

As you can see, I really love living in Pattaya. LK Metro has many good bars & restaurants. Across the road from Billabong is i-Rovers another good sports bar. Billabong also has good cheap hotel rooms if you want to be in the middle of all the action. Book through AGODA for excellent rates. Low cost rooms are also available at i-rovers.

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That cam is looking at Billabong one of the Thai beer bars in LK Metro.

A rose between two thorns

While on the subject of fun in Patttaya, here I am squeezed between two lovely ladies at the Atlantic one of the best Thai beer bars in 2nd rd.

When can I start having fun?

Out of control at the Jasmine beer bar in Soi 3.

Alan Kendall & a hot babe.

Alan is an Aussie who seems to fit right in to the Pattaya scene.

The golfers like the Atlantic Bar

Back in 2010 the golfers used to gather at the Atlantic bar Friday nights to drink beer and exaggerate about their amazing shots on the course that day. A very nice bunch of guys from all over the world, sadly they have now found a new venue for their after golf drinks.

Enjoying a beer at Gulliver’s with Alan Kendall

Gulliver’s is an excellent sports bar about 100 meters from y condo.

Pattaya flesh eating fish, Tony Murphy

Apart from the Thai beer bars the latest fad in Pattaya and other parts of the world is “Flesh-Eating Fish“ Performing ‘Pedicures’“, here is my friend Tony trying it out. I notice in the U.S. the process costs $45, in Pattaya it’s only $7.

Pattaya flesh eating fish, dinner is served

David Herd & Trevor Loresch at the Cherry Bar.

I drink Jack Daniels at the Cherry Bar & big Trevor from Western Australia prefers beer. He now lives in “The Cove” a luxury condo in Wongamat.

Wongamat beach

Wongamat used to be a hangout for all the German expats, these days in 2014 the Russians have taken over.

Markland Condo on the left of the A1 hotel.

When I was in Thailand 2010 little did I realize I would be living on the 20th floor of Markland Condo from October 2011 until now in April 2016.

Soi 4 foot massage

One of the great benefits of visiting or living in Thailand are the fabulous foot massages. The lady with the lovely smile is still working in this same parlour now in 2014.

The magnificent Mantra

My favourite restaurant in the whole world. The Sunday brunch is the best buffet I have ever had, everything from Alaskan crab, French oysters, NZ lamb, Japanese sushi, etc etc. There are seven different kitchens to choose from. Sadly the Amari Hotel made a stupid decision to close this magnificent restaurant in 2018.

The fabulous Mantra restaurant, Amari hotel in Pattaya Thailand.

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Nana Plaza in Bangkok

I have been visiting the Thai beer bars & go go clubs at the infamous Nana Plaza since 1996 and have seen many changes. Back then there was about 10% LadyBoys, in 2010 that had risen to 25% now in 2014 there seems to be 50%.

The Beergarden near Walking St Pattaya

A very good venue for low cost food with a million dollar view. Lots of TV screens that seem to play music videos from the 80s.

Ice on the left with her friend Na.

I met Ice a couple of years ago when she was dancing at Nana Plaza, a very sweet lady indeed.

This is Pang (number 59) from the Honey Pot.

Another sweet lady who worked at the Honey Pot in Soi 2. Sadly both her and the Honey Pot have disappeared.

My brother Warren at the Cherry Bar.

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Sunday brunch at the Mantra.

Another great lunch at the Mantra with a bunch of friends is September 2010.

Beautiful girl in Soi 3.

Now in 2016 there does not seem to be as many attractive girls in the bars around North Pattaya as there used to be.

Gorgeous girl in Jasmine bar Soi 3.

Half the bars in Soi 3 have closed and now A1 hotel is building across the road so in the next year or so I think most will be closed.

Gang of four

Trevor Loersch, Phil Avalon, David Herd & Alan Kendall.

Warren, the boys & the Muslim girls

Now in March 2016 I am sad to say our great friend Lenny is very ill battling cancer. Keep up the good fight Lenny.

Sad to say Lenny lost the battle, RIP my friend.

Dinner in Soi 6, Ray, Lenny Warren & David

The Queen Victoria hotel in Soi 6 serves very good food at a reasonable price.

Atlantic bar

Atlantic is another bar I have been visiting for many years.

Phil Avalon & Alan Kendall in Walking St.

One of the many seafood restaurants in Walking St.

Walking Street

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First trip Pattaya 1980

May 29, 2014 by David Herd

First trip Pattaya 1980

First trip Pattaya 1980 with my good friend Rob Symonds. We stayed at the Royal Cliff Hotel which had only been open for 2 years. The photo of the long-tail boat in the header was taken in May 2014 however the fishing boats in 1980 were virtuously the same design, as you will see in this post.

Pattaya Thailand March 1980 was like visiting a sleepy fishing village. Even before the start of the Vietnam War, American GIs had put Pattaya on the map as the best beach destination to unwind and indulge. But when large numbers of troops began to arrive at the neighbouring Ban Sattahip Air Base in 1968, things really picked up in Pattaya. Also known as U-Tapao International Airport, the army base at Sattahip was heavily staffed and used by the US Air Force throughout the Vietnam conflict.

Prior to jet skis

Notice that well before jet skis the little speed boats were powered by a 25 hp engine.

It all started when a group of 500 American soldiers stationed at the military base in Korat were driven to Pattaya on 29th June 1959 for a week of rest and relaxation (R&R). They rented several houses at the southern end of the beach from a prominent Thai, Lord Sunthorn, thus opening Pandora’s Box for this sleepy fishing village. Despite their short stay, the GIs had a great time and raved about the place. The word spread among other American soldiers stationed in the region and Pattaya quickly became a hot alternative to the concrete sprawl of Bangkok.

Where are the deck chairs?

The beach was very natural on my first trip to Pattaya in in 1980, hardly any deck chairs & umbrellas.

Para-sailing in 1980

Some things never change.

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First trip Pattaya 1980

To say walking St was different is an understatement, I have seen this photo of mine used many times in the local press & blogs, however I did take it & you can see my friend Rob Symonds walking towards me.

Here is the original print.

It is used many times by other people without giving credit to me. It was taken in March 1980;

Walking St as it was in 1980

Life in Pattaya was much simpler then. 🙂

Welcome was still the “word”

Here are some gorgeous girls waiting for a Farang to buy them a drink, the greeting was the same then as it is now, “hello welcome”. Some things never change. 🙂

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Our introduction to Walking St

Same rules applied then as they do now, goods & services however were much cheaper. 🙂

Royal Cliff Hotel 1980

The Royal Cliff was the most modern hotel in Pattaya in 1980. On fact it had a ten pin bowling alley and above that was a body to body soapy massage parlour, my first introduction to that particular pleasure.

Cold beers at the Royal Cliff hotel.

Life did not get much better than this on our first trip to Pattaya.

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How cute is this one?

Sadly however I soon discovered she was a LadyBoy, remember this was my first trip to Thailand & it took me a couple of days to work out who were the females & who were not. 🙂