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Pattaya is a wonderful getaway beach city, very close to Bangkok – just 2 hours’ drive and the roads, highways, expressways to get here are in great conditions and convenient to drive. Not only it is convenient and fast to get here, Pattaya is also very developed with many restaurants with cuisines from around the world, shopping malls, international food, coffee, stores chains, many attractions and viewpoints, many water parks and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Therefore, Pattaya is one of the main choices for a short getaway holiday both for the Thais and for foreign travelers to …

Buddhist religious days that are celebrated in Thailand together with Buddhists around the world. Visakha Bucha Day This day commemorates three defining events in the life of the Lord Buddha which all occurred on the full-moon day of the sixth lunar month (known as the Visakha month). The Visakha full moon marks the day on which Buddha was born, reached his enlightenment 35 years later and the day he died and entered Nirvana 45 years after that. (Thaizer.com) Asalha Puja Is a Theravada Buddhist festival which typically takes place in July, on the full moon of the month of Āsādha. It is …

Recommended Souvenir Shops in Pattaya When you are traveling, ofcourse you would like to bring home some memories of where you have been or bring back to someone you think of. When you are in Pattaya, here are some great recommendations on the souvenir shops that offer a variety of memories of Thailand and Pattaya that you can certainly plan to visit before leaving our city. Lukdod shop Lukdod shop offers a variety of high-quality souvenirs from all the corners and nooks of Thailand. Unique and superb goods made by Thai craftsmen. Best prices in Pattaya! You will admire the …

Marco’s This little cosy restaurant is located on Thappraya road on the left hand side towards Jomtien beach, right before reaching the Matchanu intersection. The restaurant was opened since 2013, managed by the owner, Marco, and highlighting the Iron chef winner of Thailand as their pastry chef. The restaurant offers a variety of pizza and toppings along with a variety of other Italian menus and desserts. Contact the restaurant at 092 475 1493. Bacco Beach Restaurant Located on Na Jomtien Road on the way to Sattahip. This restaurant boasts a beautiful view of the ocean and can be enjoyed both …

Chinese New Year happens on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar (between 21 January and 20 February) every year. In Thailand it is another one of the biggest festivals because many Thai ancestors come from China and their traditions still lives on very strongly, deeply embedded in today’s lives and culture of Thai people. For every celebration, food is certainly a very important element. To get you in the mood of Chinese New Year and the special celebration with the food, here is a list of the menus that are believed to bring luck, health, wealth and …

If you are already a diver, or new to diving and would like to learn to dive or just take a day trip out to snorkel, here are some good recommendation of various famed dive sites around Pattaya area. Near islands of Koh Larn, Koh Sak and Koh Khrok 30 Minutes from Pattaya you will find these near islands where many diving boats bring out customers for day excursions. There are some corals and reefs to explore along with shallow water marine life. These near islands are very popular therefore care must be taken while diving, whether scuba or snorkeling, …

If you love the vibes of Irish Pubs, with entertainment, games and sports on screen, Pattaya has many great Irish pubs for your selection. Here are our 4 recommended Irish pubs with great food and fun for you to hang out in Pattaya. Dicey Reilly’s Located on Pattaya Sai Song road, in front of Avani Pattaya Resort & Spa. Customers enjoy great selection of beers, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and other pub menus. Entertainment include 13 TV screens, pool table and bar games. Great standard of service from the staff to ensure the customers always have a great time here. Call …

Temples are a part of Thai culture and religion of Buddhism which is very deep rooted in all Thai people. Temples are still very popular among tourist destination and attractions wherever they visit any city in Thailand, the city’s famous temple would most definitely be in the travelers’ itinerary to visit. In Pattaya there is no difference. Let’s have a look at 5 top temples to visit when you are in Pattaya much loved by both locals and tourists alike. Important note is on the day that you plan t visit any temple, appropriate dress code is a must, no …

When tourists from around the world visit Thailand, there is one thing that many aim to do is to have suits and dresses tailor made. Thailand is very well known for the attentiveness to details in all our arts and crafts including dressmaking and also at very affordable and reasonable prices for the value received. Pattaya is also one of the popular destination where tourists and visitors look for a place to have their suits and dressed made ready before they leave to go back to their home country. With so many choices of tailor shops in town, it can …