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40 GETTING TO KOH LARN REVIEW 42 DISCOUNT COUPON GUIDE 48 ACTIVITIES GUIDE 54 GOLF COURSE GUIDE 56 COURSE OF THE MONTH GUIDE 56 GOLF INFORMATION GUIDE 60 HEALTH & FITNESS GUIDE 62 NIGHTLIFE GUIDE 72 SHOPPING GUIDE 78 KOH CHANG GUIDE 80 KOH LARN GUIDE 82 BUSINESS SERVICES GUIDE 90 VISA INFORMATION GUIDE 94 MEDIA GUIDE

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HISTORY GUIDE

Pattaya also known as Fun City is Thailand’s most popular resort only 90 minutes from Bangkok.

Once a sleepy fishing town, Pattaya first boomed as an R&R spot during the Vietnam War and has been a popular tourism destination ever since.

Currently, Pattaya is booming and the opening of the Suvarnabhumi Airport has made visiting easier than ever.

Pattaya is popular not only as a beach resort and for its entertainment, nightlife and shopping, but also for the broad selection of recreational activities it caters for, from golf and horseback riding to bungee jumping, karting and shooting - not to mention a wide variety of watersports such as scuba diving, jet-skiing, sailing, windsurfing and kite surfing.

Pattaya, unlike other beach resorts, shows no respite after sundown, Pattaya’s nightlife is unique and fascinating with Walking Street, South Pattaya in the centre of it all. This is the most popular place to go amongst tourists and expats and you’ll find many go go bars, beer bars, discos, street entertainers and the odd ladyboy.

Food is another one of the highlights of any trip to Pattaya. From giant prawns to spicy som tam salad, there is every imaginable cuisine here. Cajun, Chinese, Indian, Italian, English, French, Vietnamese, German, Russian and more.

Today Pattaya attracts annually more then a million tourists from all over the world. Pattaya provides high standard hotels, restaurants, sports, entertainment and shopping. It really has it all and a whole lot more.

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Lisa Guesthouse is located in the heart of Jomtien close to the beach.

We are a 2 star priced hotel that gives a 5 star service with happy and friendly staff willing to help with all your needs to ensure a happy holiday. An ideal place to stay with a variety of shops, bars, massage parlors and beauty salons.

Room Features • Nice Clean Rooms • Air Conditioned • Cable TV • Free WiFi • Digital Safety Box • Complimentary Water • Complimentary Tea & Coffee

Come along to our restaurant and bar to unwind with a chilled drink and a variety of great food on offer. You’ll find good value and a great atmosphere.

Restaurant & Bar • English Breakfast Served All Day • International & Thai Food • Fully Stocked Bar • Mokador Coffee • Live Sports on TV • Great Atmosphere • Friendly Service Staff

Phone: 0811 308 119 | 038 231 044 Email: lisaguesthouse@hotmail.co.th Address: 356/95 Moo 12, Soi Watboon, Jomtien Beach Road

GETTING AROUND GUIDE

THIS MONTH GUIDE TO RENTING A MOTORBIKE With traffic in Pattaya getting increasingly busy the easiest and cheapest way to get around Pattaya is by motorbike.

If you don’t own a motorbike the simplest and most affordable thing that you can do is rent one from a reputable company such as Pattaya Rent a Bike.

The bikes can be booked in advance throughwww.pattayarentabike.com or you easily go along to the office that is located on the Pratamnak Hill. All of the motorbikes that are available from Pattaya Rent a Bike are maintained to a high standard and come with government insurance. Needless to say, all bikes come with 2 helmets to ensure that you are suitably protected.

Most bikes that are available are automatic so it is easy to get comfortable with them so long as you take it steady at first. It is always wise to drive at the speed of traffic and beware extremely aware of other bikes and cars who may not respond as you would expect them to do in your home country.

Although many of the main roads in Pattaya are of a good standard, some of the smaller roads can be uneven and in need of repair. Remember these holes that may appear small to car drivers can be dangerous for bikers so keep this in mind.

Once you are familiar with the motorbike you can start to get make the most of the city and get around. Motorbikes can easily weave between the stationary or slow moving vehicles and can get you from A to B in many cases far quicker than a car. Another advantage with motorbikes is the fact that they can be easily parked on most roads, something that you certainly cannot say about cars. There’s usually a small hook at the front of the bike where it’s possible to hang a small bag of groceries or you can use the space under the seat for more valuable items which can be locked.

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BAR & RESTAURANT GUIDE

With a wealth of international restaurants offering delicious food, Pattaya is truly the crossroads of cuisine in Asia.

French, Mexican, German, ltalian, Indian, Chinese, Scandinavian, Korean, Japanese and of course, Thai plus many other varieties of restaurant are located within the city. For most visitors to Pattaya the experience of new and interesting dishes is an exciting alternative to the traditional foods available at home. However, along with wonderful Thai dishes, one should sample the culinary delights available from other countries.

Try “Kimji” a type of Korean spicy salad or maybe “sizzling Fajitas” a popular Mexican dish. Also, why not take this opportunity to find new ways of cooking traditional ingredients… there are now several cooking schools around the city where for a nominal fee you can learn to cook local dishes as well as go shopping to local markets and buy the ingredients you will need.

Local specialities include: Tom Yam Gung (spicy prawn soup), Gaeng Kiewan (green spicy curry).

If you like your food “hot” then try some of the food served from the vast number of vending carts across the city.

At these you can sample such delicacies as: Som Tam (spicy salad) or Hoy Tord (fried mussels or oysters with egg) and the amazing variety of seafood.

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AKVAVIT GRILL & BAR REVIEW

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Akvavit Grill & Bar (pronounced Aqua-vit) Grill & Bar is a great “All round” restaurant which describes itself as an International restaurant with a Scandinavian touch.

Akvavit Grill & Bar can be found on the Pattaya end of Jomtien beach, at the front of Soi 3. This popular seaside establishment is well known around Pattaya for its hearty menu (it has all the meats) and brilliant happy hour deals and reasonably priced cocktails. Check out the specials below Those of you unfamiliar with Scandinavian cuisine are probably picturing men in woolly hats tucking in to lots of pickled or fermented fish while sipping from bottles of what looks like engine oil. This could not be further from the case. Scandinavian food consists of a combination of meats (most notably steaks) in slightly sweet sauces served with potatoes and pickles.

Take the Schnitzel Scandinavia for instance, which is a breaded chicken breast pounded flat served with anchovies, capers in a red wine sauce. Simple and delicious, the saltiness of the anchovies combined with the bitter capers perfectly compliments the sweet sauce and juicy schnitzel.

It’s the same for the rest of Akvavit Grill and Bar Menu, some of the items on there may seem a little unfamiliar but take it from us it is well worth a visit.

We would also like to mention that Akvavit also serve a fantastic selection of International dishes such as the Hickory Smoked Texas BBQ Ribs. Served on a 20

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massive plate smothered in a thick, sticky BBQ sauce the meat so tender it just falls straight off the ribs.

The Akvavit Grill and Bar seafood is top notch too, with the grilled red snapper in dill and champagne fusing Thai and French flavours perfectly.

Akvavit serve a wide range of Thai dishes too and nice menu for the kids (meatballs were a big hit with the little’uns). They also do catering for parties of any size and have a large menu for which you can plan you party/p*ss-up.

If you’re looking for something a bit different and you’re in the Jomtien area, pop in to Akvavit Grill & Bar and tell ‘em The Pattaya Guide sent you, we dont think you will regret it!

Visit www.akvavitjomtien.com for more information.

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JF Kitchen & Bar is situated at the heart of Jomtien Beach (Soi Grand).

We are a small family-owned restaurant that takes big pride in serving great food an drinks in a in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Welcome here for a nice dinner or just for a drink or a beer.

Plus we have rooms for rent starting from 650 Thai Baht per night.

Taco ~ Pizza ~ Hamburger ~ European & Swedish Food

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THE PUNCH & JUDY REVIEW

The Punch & Judy is Pattaya’s best venue for great food and a huge selection of all your favourite beers, spirits and wines.

The Punch and Judy is another of the restaurants that is located between Pattaya and Jomtien and is situated on the road often referred to Soi Land Office. The interior of the Punch and Judy is very much in the style of a traditional English pub with a large, central bar area that of course has bar stools around and is a popular meeting point for those looking to come in and enjoy a few beers rather than have something to eat. Around the perimeter are a number of tables with bench type seating that are designed more for diners.

The menu has a very English type pub theme with the things that are on offer such as sausages, kebabs and pies but there is a wide range of other dishes available and of course a Thai menu. The food is simple but done very well and there is plenty for even the hungriest of people to be satisfied by so is generally very appealing. It is excellent vale, the staff are polite and knowledgeable and the service is prompt and efficient so there really is very little that you can complain about.

Unlike the nearby Lion Pub the Punch and Judy is far more food orientated and you won’t find girls looking suggestively or asking for drinks which is often more appealing when you have genuinely come in for something to eat. Regardless of what time you go there will also be a few people eating and in the low season this is one of the biggest compliments that you can pay – especially for somewhere that is a little bit off the beaten track.

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are available from time to time. The breakfasts that are served are on a par with any with any in Pattaya and of course a Sunday lunch is available every week and is generally well attended.

This may not be somewhere that you would choose for an a la carte meal but if you are looking for something wholesome and simple this is the ideal venue. Personally I would highly recommend this place and I have tried a number of items on the menu and never been disappointed.

Visit www.punchandjudy.co.th for more information.

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Welcome to Soi Welcome and to Restaurant Oscar, the newest high quality restaurant in Jomtien.

We are proud to serve you the best tastes and flavors for very affordable prices.

Our educated Western Chef will make sure about that.

At Oscars there’s something for every person and wallet.

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GETTING TO KOH LARN REVIEW

Getting to Koh Larn is easy. First you need to get to the Bali Hai Pier where the ferry boat is docked.

If you don’t know where the Bali Hai Pier is then just ask around most people will know where the Bali Hai Pier is. You could also get a baht taxi or a motorbike taxi to take you to the pier, they all know where Bali Hai Pier is.

The ferry boat you want is located straight out at the end of the pier. The ferry going to Twaen Beach on Koh Larn is just to the left then the ferry just to the right goes to Naban or the main Village.

The fare for the Koh Larn ferry to both destinations is only 30 Baht for each way. If someone asks you to pay more than 30 Baht then you are probably not at the right boat. You pay just as you board the boat at the kiosk next to where the boat is docked. The Koh Larn Ferries go to both Naban port and Tawean Beach with different departure and arrival times, see schedule.

Naban Port is the main village where most people that live on the island have their homes. Naban also has the majority of resorts for those people that want to stay for a few nights. Tawaen Beach is the other destination and now has accommodations for overnight stays. You can get to all parts of the island from both these destinations by song tao, or motorbike taxi.

Don’t feel like you are stuck in one place once you get to Koh Larn, feel free to explore as much as you like and have fun. You can choose either boat to return back to Pattaya, it doesn’t matter where you arrived to the island.

Remember you pay the fare as you board.

If you enjoy a faster mode of transportation, you may want to hire a speed boat. The cost here again is between 1500 baht and 2500 baht. What determines price is the size of the boat, if you have a small group pick out one of the smaller boats.

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All the captains have plenty of experience, they don’t just let anyone operate these crafts. Speed boat operators are easy to find. They operate all along Beach Road in Pattaya and Jomtien. In fact you really don’t have to find them they will find you, sooner than you think. All you have to do is get to Beach Road.

All the boat operators have a good knowledge of the area and can assist you in finding just that right spot. I know what most are thinking while reading this about now. Why spend 2000baht when the ferry is so cheap? If you have a group of say six or so, with the cost split up, then subtract the cost of all the other expenses like taxis etc., this ends up really being a pretty good deal.

Add all this to the convenience and speed of getting to the island it becomes even a better deal.

A disadvantage is you will have a pre assigned time to return to the city. Ferry Boat is still cheaper by far, however if you come on a vacation really you came to have a good time, not to watch every Baht

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DISCOUNT COUPON GUIDE

Introducing Pattaya Guide Coupons, an easy way to try new services while getting a discount at the same time.

This is our first month offering coupons, and we hope they will be a success as we approach low season. Over the coming months, we would like to add more coupons for all of our readers so if you know of a business or are a business owner who would like to be part of our coupons, please get in touch.

We’re looking for coupons in the following categories…

Restaurant • Cafe • Bar • Coffee Shop • Hotel • Resort • Spa • Massage Clinic • Health & Beauty • Dental • Optician • Entertainment • Nightclub When using the coupons, please present before ordering or purchase. Also remember, not all Thai staff maybe aware so please have some patience and ask them to contact a senior member of staff.

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ACTIVITIES GUIDE

There’s a wealth of activities to enjoy during your stay.

If you’re the watersports type, then check out both Jomtien and Pattaya beaches where you can find windsurfing, parasailing, jet skis and canoeing, the mild to strong winds make for excellent windsurfing and sailing conditions throughout the year.

ART IN PARADISE Art in Paradise is a three-dimensional art gallery located on Pattaya 2nd Road.

The gallery displays more than one hundred three-dimensional painting with the area of 6,000 square meters. It is divided into more than ten zones including Aqua zone, Safari Zone, Classic Art Zone, Ayutthaya zone, Egypt zone, Surrealism zone, Dinosaur zone and Thai zone.

Opening Times: 9am to 9pm.

Admission Fee: Adults 500 baht; Children 300 baht.

Website: www.artinparadise.co.th CARTOON NETWORK The Cartoon Network Amazone water park is located in Bang Saray, about 15 minutes drive to the south of Pattaya and features a total of nine entertainment zones that are based on Cartoon Network’s shows. Six zones are already completed with the remaining three due to open later in the future. When everything is completed it is reputed to be the largest water park in Asia.

Opening Times: 10am to 6pm.

Admission Fee: Adults 1,590 baht; Children 1,190 baht.

Website: www.cartoonnetworkamazone.com

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NONG NOOCH GARDEN Located approximately 18km south of Pattaya, the Garden can be reached by taking a left turn from Sukhumvit Road at the Km 163 marker. The Garden is a sprawling recreation park in a typical Thai setting. A group of traditional Thai pavilions and gardens of different flowering plants are positioned around the beautifully landscaped site.

Opening Times: 8am to 6pm.

Admission Fee: Adults 300 baht; Children 150 baht.

Website: www.nongnoochtropicalgarden.com THE COLOSSEUM PATTAYA The Colosseum Cabaret Show located on Threprassit Road in Jomtien is the largest ladyboy (transvestite) show in the whole of Asia with a seated capacity of over 1000, 350 of which are classed as VIP seats. All of the seats are located in a semi circle to ensure that all visitors have an unobstructed view. The Colosseum is well located in Jomtien so there is easy access to theatre especially for visitors coming from out of town. The Colosseum, needless to say is designed to look like the Colosseum in Rome and came in at a cost of around THB400 million. The show itself describes itself as ‘glitzy and glamorous’ with spectacular costumes are well choreographed dance routines.

Show Times: 6pm / 7:30pm / 9pm Admission Fee: VIP 1,200 baht; Deluxe 1,000 baht.

Website: www.colosseumshowpattaya.com

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THE SRI RACHA TIGER FARM The farm, which is situated at 20km marker on highway No.36, raises a large number of Bengal tigers, as well as large crocodiles. Visitors will be amazed to witness tigers, pigs and dogs living together in the same quarters.

Times: 8am to 6pm. Admission Fee: Adults 450 baht; Children 250 baht.

Website: www.tigerzoo.com MILLION YEAR STONE PARK AND CROCODILE FARM The Million Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm, which is located approximately 9km from Pattaya City and has beautifully landscaped grounds with elaborate flower and rock gardens in addition the farm has hundreds of crocodiles as well as some rare animals. Crocodile shows, magic performances and animal shows run 7 times a day from 9am till 5pm.

Times: 8am to 5pm. Admission Fee: Adults 300 baht; Children 150 baht.

Website: www.thaistonepark.org SANCTUARY OF TRUTH The compound, which covers an area of more than two rais, is situated by the sea at Laem Ratchawet on Naklua Road in North Pattaya. Within the compound is a gigantic temple like structure entirely made of wood that is 105 metres high at the highest point which was constructed to withstand wind and sunshine on the seashore, with exquisite architectural features, the sanctuary was conceived out of the vision that human civilization has been achieved and nurtured by religious and philosophical truths.

Times: 8am to 5pm. Admission Fee: Adults 500 baht; Children 250 baht.

Website: www.sanctuaryoftruth.com

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3 Burapha Golf Club | 36 hole par 72 15 Pleasant Valley | 18 hole par 72 Course 5 Clubhouse 4 085 288 8226-7 Course 3 Clubhouse 3 038 110 778-9 4 Crystal Bay Golf Club | 27 hole par 72 16 Plutaluang | 36 hole par 72 Course 4 Clubhouse 4 038 349 370-4 Course 3 Clubhouse 3

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5 Eastern Star Golf Club | 18 hole par 72 17 Rayong Country Club | 36 hole par 72 Course 4 Clubhouse 4 038 630 410-6 Course 4 Clubhouse 4 038 626 148 6 Emerald Golf Club | 18 hole par 72 18 Rayong Green Valley | 18 hole par 72 Course 3 Clubhouse 3 086 816 2992 Course 4 Clubhouse 4 038 030 660-2 7 Green Wood | 27 holes par 72 19 Royal Lakeside | 18 hole par 72 Course 4 Clubhouse 3 038 263 158-60 Course 4 Clubhouse 3 038 573 275 8 Khao Kheow C.C. | 27 hole par 72 20 St Andrews 2000 | 18 holes par 74 Course 5 Clubhouse 5 038 318 000 Course 4 Clubhouse 4 038 030 660-2 9 Laem Chabang | 27 hole par 72 21 Siam Country Club-Old | 18 holes par 72 Course 5 Clubhouse 5 038 372 273 Course 5 Clubhouse 5 038 909 700 10 Mountain Shadow | 18 hole par 72 22 Siam Plantation | 18 hole par 72 Course 4 Clubhouse 4 038 389 210-6 Course 5 Clubhouse 5 038 909 600 11 Pattana Sport Club | 27 hole par 73,74 23 Siam Waterside | 18 holes Par 72 Course 4 Clubhouse 5 038 318 999 Course 4 Clubhouse 3 038 909 400 12 Pattaya Country Club | 18 hole par 72 24 Treasure Hills | 18 holes Par 72 Course 4 Clubhouse 3 038 423 718-9 Course 4 Clubhouse 3 038 420 766-7

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COURSE OF THE MONTH GUIDE Designer: Ronald Fream Course:

18 Hole Par 72

Distance: 6722 Yards

MOUNTAIN SHADOW GOLF CLUB

Crafted from a former Mango plantation this course is always perfectly manicured and very well presented.

Although one of the shorter courses in the region, plenty of water and narrow fairways make a challenging day out for any handicapper. Lots of holes framed by palm trees make this a real tropical paradise.

Facilities include a large Clubhouse with Restaurant serving Thai and Western food, Pro Shop, Driving Range and full shower and locker rooms

GOLF INFORMATION GUIDE Pattaya’s best kept secret is undoubtedly the quality and value of its golf courses.

There are 20 championship standard courses within 45 minutes of Pattaya, designed by the very best golf architects and designers. Clubhouse facilities are excellent with everything you might need and more, including great restaurants, swimming pools, massage facilities, superb shower and locker rooms. All courses provide caddies to guide you through your round with words of advice and encouragement.

Quite simply, golfing in Pattaya is a match for anywhere in the world at a fraction of the cost with each course offering a fantastic experience for golfers of all abilities (with no course requiring a handicap card). So, whether you are a low handicap golfer, one who enjoys a challenge or a complete novice there is no better place to play than the courses around Pattaya.

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Phoenix Golf & Country Club Wednesday 30th March 1800 THB Price includes green fee, caddy fee plus FREE BBQ from 7pm at Lion Pub Soi 8 Thepprasit. Prize Presentation 8pm.

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HEALTH & FITNESS GUIDE

A healthy lifestyle can be achieved anywhere in the world and Pattaya is certainly one of the most popular places people choose to stay fit and in shape.

Thailand has a tropical climate and is therefore ideal for the pursuit of outdoor activities: volleyball, soccer, sailing plus many more.

However, for and in indoor healthy lifestyle, Pattaya is also among the best and the vast number of 5 star health massage organisations, beauty parlours, plastic surgery clinics, spas and fitness centre mean that Pattaya really is the place to improve your overall health and look.

Many people now choose to partake of the various treatments from facials, to waxing and detox to botox in order to gain that healthier looking body and due to the current price of treatments in many western countries, Thailand has found itself an entire new market in patients arriving for plastic surgery treatment and general medical operations which in their own country would cost much more than locally in Thailand.

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NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

As you would expect from one of the most exciting vacation destinations in the world.

Pattaya offers the visitor a kaleidoscope of entertainment possibilities.

Live music & be enjoyed at several clubs around the city. These venues provide the visitor with wonderful atmosphere, cold beer & cocktails & the opportunity to see artists from various parts of the world playing a wide selection of popular & new music. There are also a number of traditional nightclubs in the city. These nightspots also offer live entertainment… the live music is usually performed by Thai singers & bands with regular interludes where the resident DJ will play a selection of dance/house or other forms of music.

For visitors who like to sit back & watch a truly spectacular show, check out Alcazar & Tiffany’s located on 2nd Road, Pattaya. These are the lady-boy shows, where the singers perform in a vast array of costumes & sing their way through songs in several languages. A little outside Pattaya you will find the Alangkarn Extravaganza. A show which features animals, pyrotechnics, acrobats etc. Alangkarn is now creating itself as one of the “must see” shows for visitors.

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SHOPPING GUIDE

Pattaya has numerous large malls, small malls, supermarkets, bazaar-style markets, and thousands of other shops.

Expect to find plenty of clothes shops and coffee shops but do not expect to find variety as most shops are selling the same things. Pattaya actually has a long way to go to catch up with Bangkok for variety and volume of shops but it is trying with several new shopping centres opening in recent years, and there’s more to come.

Bargaining is a way of life here but don’t worry if you don’t know your Thai numbers as most shop keepers will carry a calculator to show the price. As a general rule what ever their first price is, half it and you will be closer to what they are actually willing to sell the item for. If you are not happy then simply walk away as the shop keeper down the street will be selling the same thing.

Try to have some fun when bargaining because if the shop keeper likes you they may give you a better price and never get aggressive, it doesn’t pay.

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KOH CHANG GUIDE

The island of Koh Chang is a tropical marine national park.

It consists of over 70% rainforest and is the best preserved tourist holiday destination in Thailand. Situated four hours from Pattaya, Koh Chang Thailand’s second largest island after Phuket. Recently, with the surge of development and popularity, it has been elevated to Thailand’s new tourist haven. It has white sandy coves and beaches, pristine rain forests and abundance of wildlife and marine life, high mountain peaks, several scenic waterfalls, a rich variety of cuisine and great nightlife.

Accommodation ranges from simple beach huts and bungalows to luxury villas and apartments. If you drive, you can hire motorbikes, jeeps and cars to take you to any of the beaches along the coastal roads and, in the evening, there are plenty of restaurants, live music bars and nightclubs to choose from to spice up your stay.

ACCOMMODATION Paddy’s Palms Resort, 32 room resort with hot water, air con, TV and fridge.

The resort itself has a large swimming pool, excellent parking and is located 5 minutes from Whites Sands Beach. 1000 – 1300 baht. Palm Garden Hotel, a small 12 room hotel with hot water, air con, TV and fridge. Just 50m from the beach in the heart of the main tourist spot, White Sands Beach.

RESTAURANTS 15 Palms, a beautiful beach side restaurant on White Sands Beach serves European food with everything from pizzas, salads, pasta, burgers and of course Thai food. Paddy’s Palms, Koh Chang’s first Irish Pub is a well managed pub with a great atmosphere. They have a pool table, wireless internet, live sport on big screens, great Italian coffee, traditional Irish dishes, Kilkenny and Guinness on tap. The restaurant is the most popular on the Island and must be visited.

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KOH LARN GUIDE

Koh Larn is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand about 7km off the coast of Pattaya Beach.

The Island is about 4km long and 2km wide and at it is about 180 meters high at the highest point. The terrain is mostly mountainous which is covered in most part with heavy vegetation. Infrastructure is mainly narrow roadways covered with brick pavers. Some of the roadways are very steep and only wide enough for two motorbikes to pass by each other, but most roads are suitable for regular traffic.

Koh Larn has six main beaches and a few smaller beaches for visitors to enjoy.

All the beaches are of white sand and clear blue waters. There are many water sport activities at each of the beaches. There are also many other activities such as parasailing for you to enjoy while visiting Koh Larn. All the beaches have full facilities such as bathrooms and showers.

Then there are the restaurants that serve up delicious fresh catch of the day seafood or just about any other dish you may desire. You can choose to order your meal in the restaurant or straight from your beach lounger. Yes, a day on Koh Larn can be a very relaxing experience, with the gentle sounds of the ocean and without all the noise of the city.

There are many resorts on the island of Koh Larn, they range from budget rooms to luxury accommodations one of the best is Suntosa Resort. While room rates are a little higher on the island than in Pattaya or Jomtien it is well worth the experience of spending the night on the island of Koh Larn. Some people like Koh Larn so much they end up staying there for extended periods like months and years.

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BUSINESS SERVICES GUIDE

Thai Business Help established since March 2010, has been helping hundreds of expats and tourists from around the world with all types of business services including visa applications, extensions and renewals.

Respected for offering the best advice when setting up a business in Pattaya, they are renowned for the best value too, just look at their prices. Not only that, they are well known and trusted within the expat community.

All too often, we hear of horror stories of customers who have chosen business service providers who deliberately offer poor advice so they can charge more, high rates and hidden costs, and worse of all, a slow service that takes months. This type of treatment reflects badly on the industry and has a negative impact in the growth of Pattaya as a leading tourist destination.

We have collated industry average prices you should expect to pay ANNUAL AUDIT Should take no more than 2 weeks to complete.

Non-trading: 12-15,000 THB. Trading to 2m: 15-18,000 THB. COMPANY SETUP Should take no more than 3 days to setup.

Registered 1m capital: 13-15,000 THB. Registered 2m capital: 18-20,000 THB. For further advice, we recommend Thai Business Help.

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VISA INFORMATION GUIDE

Visas are probably the one thing that causes most confusion in Thailand. It seems that the rules regarding visas change on an almost daily basis and sometimes even depending on who you see or the questions that you ask.

Whilst it is impossible to give any sort of advice when Immigration Officers are acting on a ‘whim’ it is possible to explain what visas are available in Thailand. Below is a simple guide to the general types of Visa that you can get for your stay in Thailand.

VISA ON ARRIVAL This is the visa that is given to you at the airport when you arrive in Thailand.

This is a form of tourist visa that grants you 30 days stay in the Kingdom. This can be extended at immigration for up to a maximum of 30 days.

TOURIST VISA A 60 day Tourist Visa is obtain from a Thai Embassy (outside of Thailand) prior to your travel to the Kingdom. The visa can be single or multi entry. Again it is possible to extend this visa at Immigration although extensions are not always guaranteed.

NON IMMIGRANT VISA This is valid for 90 days and is usually a single entry visa. There are a number of visas in this category although the most common are B (for the purposes of work), ED (for the purpose of education), O (to visit family residing in Thailand) or OA (for a retirement visa). The single entry visa is usually obtained in your home country prior to travel and then will be extended at the Immigration Department once you are in Thailand.

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VISA INFORMATION GUIDE

BUSINESS VISA This is the Non Immigrant B Visa that you will obtain from Immigration.

This allows you to get a work permit and conduct business legally in Thailand. Once you have this visa you will need to report to the Immigration Department once every 90 days.

MARRIAGE VISA To obtain a Marriage Visa you must be legally married and have THB400,000 in a Thai bank account. There are several documents that you will need to produce such as your marriage certificate, proof of funds, copy of your spouse’s Tabian Baan and a map to your home in Thailand.

RETIREMENT VISA To obtain a retirement visa in Thailand you must be over 50 years of age, not working and have THB800,000 in a Thai Bank or an income of THB65,000 per month or combination of the two.

PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA To qualify for this visa you must have been living in Thailand for 3 consecutive, 1 year visas. If you are married to a Thai for over 5 years you need an income of THB30,000 per month and if you are single THB80,000 per month.

All information is correct at time of writing but subject to change. Please seek professional advice from Thai Business Help for further details

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MEDIA GUIDE

We know that most of you have come to Thailand to relax, enjoy the weather and unwind.

The last thing you want to worry about is keeping up with all the things that Pattaya has to offer, trust us that’s a full time job in itself. Well lucky for you there are lots and lots of media services that do this hard work for you If you are looking for up to date information on what’s going on in Pattaya, what’s new and the places to be then check out our media section and all it has to offer The collection of different media services in pattaya will guide you through golfing events, promotions, exclusive discounts, late night venues, sight seeing tours and so much more And illustrated in creative, innovative and exciting mediums

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WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH

WHAT’S ON IN PATTAYA: JANUARY PATTAYA GUIDE. We have teamed up with ‘Inspire’ to bring you the best events in Pattaya throughout the month of October. InspirePattaya.Com operate on all digital platforms and have the daily ‘What’s On Show’ that airs on Pattaya Channel TV. EVENTS MAYA MUSIC FESTIVAL – SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2016 Our goal is to preserve the stunning ancient Thai Art, show it to the world & combine it with the modern day music to create a mega festival for the world to join.The LEGEND is finally coming to Thailand! As Main Headliner for MAYA Music Festival EDM Stage 2016 we present to you TIESTO PATTAYA BIKE WEEK FEB 13TH- FEB 14TH, Pattaya Bike Week is a huge event that brings bikers together all across Thailand for various activities and shows. It is held every year in Pattaya around mid-February and it raises large amounts of money for charity each year. It is a time for local and tourist bikers to come together and showcase their bikes. Bike Week is filled with music and food with a concert festival atmosphere. It can get busy, loud, exciting, electric and of course a fun event.

BODEGA FEVER @ PULLMANS G BEACH BAR – EVERY WEDNESDAY As every Wednesday evening draws near at Pullman Pattaya Hotel G, the party-goers, thrill seekers and cool crowds find their way to the Beach Bar to enjoy the unique flavors and sun-blessed taste of Bodega by, while the soothingly plaintive tunes of Spanish Guitarist Santos makes the night perfect. 7pm until 10pm PTT PATTAYA TENNIS OPEN 8TH- 15TH The PTT Thailand Open will take place over 8 days in 2015 with the qualifying rounds being held on 8-9 February and the main draw commencing from 9 February and running through to the finals on Sunday 15 February.

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OFFERS DELICIOUS SUNDAY ROASTS BY THE POOL@ MURPHY’S LAW ON THE DARK SIDE. Freshly cooked, Lamb, Beef, Pork, Chicken or a Trio – choose any three meats – All served with Roast Potato’s, Mash, Veg, Stuffing, Pig’s in Blankets and Yorkshire Pudding.

FRASERS AT CHATEAU DALE COMPLEX IN JOMTIEN Everyday buy one get one free cocktails. Mondays free dessert with any meal ordered off the mains section of the menu WEDNESDAY WINGS @ ALL AMERICAN. 10 wings 200 baht. Also dinner and 2 free movie tickets on Tuesdays CHILL OUT AFTER THE BEACH AT AKVAVIT Live music from 4pm until 6pm, special prices on all drinks.

Rock on live with Sydney SPORTSMANS 249 BAHT PIZZA AND PASTA BUFFET Situated in Soi 13, between Beach Road and Second Road, the Sportsman Pub and Restaurant has become an institution in Pattaya.

Opened in 1997, the emphasis is on traditional and home-cooked English pub fare with all the trimmings.

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USEFUL NUMBERS GUIDE

Please text any useful phone numbers that you come across to 0859 459 689 EMERGENCIES Pattaya City Phone Center 1337 Sawang Boriboon Foundation 038 222 474 or 1669 Tourist Police 038 425 937 or 1155 Pattaya Immigration 038 410 24 Police Station (Pattaya) 038 420 802-5 Police Station (Jomtien) 038 232 330-1 Police Station (Banglamung) 038 221 331 Fire Brigade (Pattaya) 038 425 943 or 199 Fire Brigade (Naklua) 038 221 000 Alarm Response & Security 0854 356 111 Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 648 479

HOSPITALS Hospital (Bangkok- Pattaya) 1719 Hospital (Banglamung) 038 429 244 Hospital (Pattaya International) 038 428 374-5 Hospital (Pattaya Memorial) 038 488 777 TRANSPORT Bus Station (to Bangkok) 038 429 877 Pattaya Railway Station 038 429 285 U-Tapao Airport 038 245 593-5 Bangkok Airways 038 412 382 Thai Airways International 038 425 934-7 Suvarnabhumi Airport Phone Centre 021 321 888

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LEARNING THAI GUIDE

AT END OF SENTENCE MEN USE… KRUP WOMEN USE… KA THANK YOU KHORB KHUN HELLO & GOODBYE SAWAT-DEE SEE YOU AGAIN LAO JER GUN

MY NAME IS PHOM CHUE

ONE NUENG

THIRTEEN SIB SAM

IT’S OK MAI BEN RAI

TWO SONG

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I DON’T WANT ANY MAI OW KHRAP/KA

THREE SAM

15 = 10 + 5 SIB HA

I DON’T HAVE ANY MONEY MAI MEE DTUNG

FOUR SEE

20 YEE SIB

FIVE HAR

21 YEE SIB ET

SIX HOK

22 YEE SIB SONG

GOOD LUCK CHOK DEE

WHERE ARE YOU GOING? BAI NAI?

HOW ARE YOU? SABAI DEE MAI

I DON’T BELIEVE YOU MAI CHUE

SEVEN JED

I AM FINE SABAI DEE

REALLY JING

EIGHT BAD

WHAT IS YOUR NAME? KHUN CHUE ARIA SORRY KHOR THOT

EXPENSIVE/CHEAP PANG/TOOK SORRY SIA JAI

NINE GAO

You will say it when you want to interrupt someone, when you want to pass by someone or when you do something wrong.

In this case it means a different thing.

Like if someone died or got hurt, you say “phom di chan sia jai” which means “I am sorry”

ELEVEN SIB ET

TEN SIB

TWELVE SIB SONG

23 YEE SIB SAM 24 = 20 + 4 YEE SIB SEE 25 = 20 + 5 YEE SIB HA 100 NUENG ROI 200 SONG ROI 1,000 NUENG PUN

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Bar & Restaurant

Location

Phone Number

Website

Witherspoons

Soi Bhuakhao

038 721 121

www.witherspoonspattaya.com

Sportsman Pub

Soi 13, Pattaya Beach Road 038 710 609

www.sportsmanpub.com

Akvavit

Soi 3, Jomtien Beach Road 038 233 672

www.akvavitjomtien.com

Blue Olive

Soi 8, Trepprasit Road

038 416 285

www.blueolivethailand.com

News Steaks & Grill

Trappraya Road

038 267 174

www.newssteaks.com

Robins Nest

Soi Diana

038 720 194

www.robinsnestpattaya.com

Harrys Bar

LK Metro

098 487 8638

www.harrysbarpattaya.com

Shakariki 432

Pattaya Second Road

093 640 6223

www.shakariki432.com

Murphys Pub

Soi Khao Noi, East Pattaya 084 100 9016

www.murphysirishpub.asia

All American Restaurant

Avenue Shopping Centre

038 410 511

www.allamerican.restaurant

JF Kitchen & Bar

Jomtien Beach Road

091 570 8468

www.jfkb.info

Lotus Bar

Soi 4, Pratumnak

038 250 508

www.lotusbar-pattaya.com

Blue Heeler

Soi Lengkee

098 968 1472

www.blueheelerpattaya.com

I Rovers

LK Metro

038 489 494

www.i-rovers.com

Food Delivery

Location

Phone Number

Website

Nick the Pizza

038 373 418

www.nickthepizza.com

Waiters on Wheels

038 410 699

www.wowpattaya.com

Door 2 Door

038 720 222

www.door2doorpattaya.com

Accommodation

Location

Phone Number

Website

Blue Heeler

Soi Lengkee

098 968 1472

www.blueheelerpattaya.com

Robins Nest

Soi Diana

038 720 194

www.robinsnestpattaya.com

Suntosa

Koh Larn

038 434 002

www.suntosaresort.com

Leisure

Location

Phone Number

Website

Bear Gym

Jomtien

093 337 2575

www.bear-gym.com

Diana Golf Range

Sukhumvit Soi 32

038 412 228

www.dianapattaya.co.th

Pattaya Sports Club

3rd Road, Pattaya

038 361 137

www.pattayasports.org

Jomtien Sauna

Soi Watboonkanjana

083 743 1817

www.jomtiensauna.com

112 THEPATTAYAGUIDE Business Directory

Business Services

Location

Phone Number

Website

Thai Business Help

Soi Khao Noi

089 543 4424

www.thaibusinesshelp.com

The Party Shop

Welcome Town

Bizpaye Pattaya

Sukhumvit, Next to Big C

Wiggle Town

Welcome Town

091 206 1316

www.kidscastle.club

Defence International

Soi Siam Country Club

085 435 6111

www.thailand-security.com

CTBS

Soi 13, Pattaya Beach Road 038 711 022

Voova Group

Sukhumvit

Five Star Visa Runs

Soi 13, Pattaya Beach Road 038 416 088

www.fivestarvisaruns.com

Key Visa

Sukhumvit, Next to Big C

038 422 131

www.keyvisathailand.com

Media

Location

Phone Number

Website

Inspire Pattaya

Pratumnak Soi

038 250 030

www.inspirepattaya.com

Muttz Nutz

Soi Lengkee

092 051 5160

www.muttz-nutz.com

Real Radio

Soi Lengkee

092 051 5160

www.muttz-nutz.com

Kiss FM

South Pattaya

038 427 585

www.pattayapeople.com

Enjoy Cards

038 412 067

www.voovagroup.com

084 677 4360

Newspaper Direct

038 716 062

www.newspaperdirect-asia.com

Real Estate

Location

Phone Number

Website

Siam Oriental

Pratumnak

085 085 8284

www.siamoriental.net

Homes Direct

Soi Khao Noi

080 643 8776

www.homesdirect.asia

The Cube

Pratumnak

085 395 2021

www.cubepattaya.com

Jomtien Realty

Jomtien

085 910 5124

www.jomtien-realty.com

099 240 0010

www.universalthailand.com

Universal Group Centara Avenue

Central Pattaya

038 724 308

www.tulipgroup.co.th

Car & Bike Rental

Location

Phone Number

Website

Pattaya Rent a Car

Pratumnak

083 077 6928

www.pattayarentacar.com

Pattaya Rent a Bike

Pratumnak

086 332 9077

www.pattayarentabike.com

Adventure & Activies

Location

Phone Number

Website

Pattaya Park Water Park

Trappraya Road

038 251201-8

www.pattayapark.com

Mini Siam

Sukhumvit Rd

038-727333

www.minisiam.com

Business Directory THEPATTAYAGUIDE 113

BUSINESS DIRECTORY (Continued) Sriracha Tiger Zoo

Sriracha

038 296556-8

www.tigerzoo.com

Ripley's Believe It or Not

Central Pattaya

038 710 294

www.ripleysthailand.com

Underwater World Pattaya Sukhumvit Rd

038 756 879

www.underwaterworldpattaya.com

Cinema

Location

Phone Number

Website

Major Cineplex

Central Pattaya

02-515-5555

www.majorcineplex.com

SFX Cinema Pattaya Beach Central Pattaya

033-003-555

www.sfcinemacity.com

Banks

Location

Phone Number

Website

Bangkok Bank

Central Pattaya

038 488 290

www.bangkokbank.com

Siam Commercial Bank

Sukhumvit Road

038 611 329

www.scb.co.th

Thanachart Bank

Central Pattaya

038 003 571

www.thanachartbank.co.th

Bank of Ayudhaya

Central Pattaya

038 373 420

www.krungsri.com

Kasikorn Bank

Naklua Road

038 225 660

www.kasikornbank.com

Bank of Ayudhaya

South Pattaya Road

038 425 524

www.krungsri.com

Siam Commercial Bank

Pattaya 2nd Road

038 423 354

www.scb.co.th

Bangkok Bank

Sukhumvit Road

038 611 137

www.bangkokbank.com

Krung Thai Bank

South Pattaya Road

038 425 325

www.ktb.co.th

Bangkok Bank

Pattaya 2nd Road

038 410 425

www.bangkokbank.com

Thai Military Bank

Central Pattaya

038 411 935

www.tmbbank.com

Other Useful Numbers

Location

Phone Number

Website

Pattaya Florist

Soi Chaiyapruck 1

038 376 074

www.pattayaflorist.com

Isan Flowers

Pattaya 3rd Road

038 421 773

www.isanflowers.com

Canterbury Tales Bookshop Soi Chaiyapoon

038 720 946

www.canterburytalescafe.com

Liberty Computer Repair

Pattaya 3rd Road

038 360 400

www.liberty-computers.com

Pattaya Job Centre

Pattaya 3rd Road

038 360 371

www.pattayajobcentre.com

Thai Business Help

Soi Khao Noi

0895 434 424

www.thaibusinesshelp.com

Web & Graphic Design

Location

Phone Number

Website

OPEN Design Studio

Soi Khao Noi

0890 160 077

www.opendesign.studio

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Hotels

Location

Phone Number

Website

Sandalay Hotel

Pattaya Beach Soi 2

038 422 660-3

www.sandalayresort.com

Markland Hotel

Pattaya Beach Road

038 411 244

www.markland-pattaya.com

Mike Orchid Resort

Pattaya Beach Soi 4

038 362 500

www.mike-orchid-resort.com

Hong Residance

Pattaya Beach Soi 4

038 489 278-9

www.hong-residence-hotel.com

Sabai Inn

Pattaya Beach Soi 2

038 361 839

www.sabaiinn.com

Sabai Lodge

Pattaya Beach Soi 2

038 361 836

www.sabailodge.co.th

Chaming Inn

Pattaya Beach Soi 3

038 429 477

www.charminginnhotel.com

One Mansion

Pattaya Beach Soi 3

038 261 569

www.pattayaone.com

Sunshine Vista

Pattaya Beach Soi 3

038 414 760

www.sunshinevista.com

Summer Spring

Pattaya Beach Soi 1

038 415 868

www.summerspringhotel.com

Bay House

Pattaya Beach Soi 1

Crown Pattaya

Pattaya Beach Soi 1

038 361 100

www.crown-pattaya-beach-hotel.com

Flipper Lodge

Pattaya Beach Soi 8

038 426 401

www.flipperhotels.com

Eastiny Inn

Pattaya Beach Soi 8

038 361 101

www.eastinypattaya.com

Neo Hotel

Thappaya Rd. Soi 12

038 059 514

www.neopattaya.com

Jomtien Plaza

Jomtien Beach Rd.

081 161 2605

www.jomtienplaza.com

Lek Jomtien

Jomtien Beach Rd. Soi 7

038 231 753-4

www.lekhotel.com

Jomtien Thip

Jomtien Beach Rd. Soi 7

Splendid Resort

Jomtien Beach Rd.

038 756 534

www.splendidthailand.com

Silver Sand Villa

Jomtien Beach Rd.

038 232494-7

www.silversandvilla.com

Boathouse

Jomtien Beach Rd.

038 756 143

www.jomtien-boathouse.com

Sabai Wing

Pattaya Beach Soi 2

038 361 836

www.sabaiwing.com

Sabai Empress

Pattaya Beach Soi 2

038 361 836

www.sabaiempress.com

Bella Villa Metro

Naklua Soi 24

038 427 061

www.bellavillapattaya.com

Best Western

Naklua Soi 24

038 427 061

www.bestbellapattaya.com

Woodland Suites

Naklua Soi 22

038 052 299

www.woodlandssuites.com

Holiday Inn

Pattaya Beach Road Soi 1

038 725 555

www.holidayinn-pattaya.com

Amari

Pattaya Beach Road Soi 1

038 418 418

www.amari.com

Royal Cliff

Phratumnak Hill

038 250 421

www.royalcliff.com

www.bay-house-condominiums.com

www.jomtientripcondo.com

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PROPERTY GUIDE

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Add in the low cost of living in Pattaya, the friendliness, warmth and hospitality of the Thai people, and this makes Pattaya City an extremely popular choice for a secondary home or retirement The last decade has seen a massive growth in the number of people, particularly from the West, investing in property overseas. Some buy principally as an investment, while others buy a holiday home; and some a permanent residence, having taken the decision to emigrate. Pattaya has become a very popular choice

When it comes to purchasing a property, there is a massive variety of houses and condominiums, in terms of size, price and quality, to choose between, which, in general terms, represent outstanding value for money, particularly when compared to the cost of real estate in the Western world. There are some major difference when buying property in Thailand so it is advisable to take advice from a knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate broker 116 THEPATTAYAGUIDE Property

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