Pattaya Guide - October 2015

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CONTENT GUIDE 6 HISTORY GUIDE 8 GETTING AROUND GUIDE 12 BAR & RESTAURANT GUIDE 22 THAI COOKING GUIDE 28 SPA & SAUNA GUIDE 30 DISCOUNT COUPON GUIDE 36 ACTIVITIES GUIDE 42 GOLF COURSE GUIDE 44 COURSE OF THE MONTH GUIDE 44 GOLF INFORMATION GUIDE 48 HEALTH & FITNESS GUIDE 50 NIGHTLIFE GUIDE 58 SHOPPING GUIDE 60 KOH CHANG GUIDE 62 KOH LARN GUIDE 64 BUSINESS SERVICES 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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GETTING AROUND GUIDE

THIS MONTH HOW TO GET A THAI DRIVING LICENCE As many off you will be aware the driving standards in Thailand and Pattaya in particular often leave a lot to be desired. A driving license is compulsory although it is surprising how few people actually have one and even more frightening are the number of people who do have one but have never had any lessons and perhaps not even taken a test. There is an increasing clamp down on people with no driving license and also people being paying under the table to acquire one – so it would be for everyone’s benefit if driving standards did improve.

There are a number of schools in and around Pattaya so there really no excuse for not learning to drive in the correct fashion. There are 4 well known and driving schools that frequently get mentioned. These are: Learn to Drive located on South Pattaya Road, Treat Driving School on Threpprasit Road, Teach Drive a Car which is situated on Pattaya 3rd Road and Driving School which in on Soi Khao Talo in East Pattaya. There are others around the city such as in Naklua and on Central Pattaya Road so it is worth asking around to find out if anyone has prior experience. Obviously, if you are paying for the lessons you want the best level of teaching and hopefully it is not purely about passing the driving test.

Learning to drive is well worth it for anyone as it will open more doors for you in terms of employment but also mean that you can get around more and appreciate more of what there is on offer in and around the Pattaya area.

Being able to drive will give you more freedom but cars obviously aren’t cheap. If you are looking to get out and about more but are not in a position to buy a car, or perhaps you don’t want to, you could always consider renting from a company such as Pattaya Rent a Car. As they are a reputable company they insist on all drivers having a valid driving license so again it is well worth taking the time to learn properly.

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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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3 Add spaghetti, green onions and sesame seeds.

4 Toss well.

5 Chill until ready to serve - or serve at room temperature.

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SPA & SAUNA GUIDE

There are many things to do in Pattaya but after a stressful day at work, a busy day at the beach or perhaps you just need to wind down, what better way to relax than with a sauna and massage.

We all know that Pattaya can offer a certain kind of massage but the places that are listed below are genuine massage and spa venues with fully qualified employees HEALTH LAND Health Land is an upmarket spa and massage complex that is located on North Pattaya Road between 3rd Road and Sukhumvit Road. Health Land are perhaps the best known chain of Spas in Thailand with 9 premises in Bangkok and Pattaya. They offer a wide range of treatments and packages that will appeal to anyone and make the perfect gift for friends, family or that someone special. If you need to relax this is the perfect place to do it!

BULGAMA Located just off the Highway 36, Bulgama Sauna offers an extensive range of treatments at the modern, 2 storey complex. This is a Korean style sauna with a range of different types of sauna to choose from as well as all the massage treatments that you would expect. Bulgama has a fitness room, swimming pool and children’s play area on site not to mention Thai and Korean Restaurants. This is a great place to spend a day relaxing!

SEKI SAUNA Situated on Soi Siam Country Club, Seki Sauna is somewhere that is well known to those living in East Pattaya. Seki offers everything that you would expect from a massge and sauna and saves the trip across Sukhumvit Road!

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MARI JARI This sauna and spa complex is ideal for those who live in Jomtien as it is located on Soi Watboon close to the Jomtien 2nd Road junction. A range of different saunas are available including Finnish and Turkish as well as steam rooms. Massages are of course available with packages available for regualr visitors.

SPA SILVADEE Spa Silvadee is locate on Soi 18 Naklua Road and specialises predominantly in massages although they do have a steam room and infra red sauna. This is a pleasant, quiet location and a great option for those either living in the area or staying in one of the nearby hotels.

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DISCOUNT COUPON GUIDE

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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.

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ACTIVITIES GUIDE

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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ACTIVITIES GUIDE

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.

Opening 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.

Opening 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.

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

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GOLF COURSE GUIDE

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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: Dennis Griffith Course: 27 Holes Par 72 Distance: 6974 Yards

PATTANA GOLF CLUB

This 27 hole golf course provides a challenging yet enjoyable round of golf in 3 spectacular settings.

The Mountain 9 has stunning views of rolling hills and mountain ranges.

The Lakes 9 is laid out amid shady natural woodlands and shimmering lakes to ensure a memorable golfing experience.

The Ocean 9 has beautiful distant views of Pattaya City and its blue seas and beaches. Facilities include Large Clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, golf driving range and full seminar, convention and banqueting service.

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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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 12m 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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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 even have their own daily ‘What’s On Show’ that airs on Pattaya Channel TV. Events Maxwin CIC 1* FEI World Cup Jumping SEA League #1 , 2015 Fri Oct 02 2015 at 12:00 am to Sun Oct 04 2015 at 04:00 pm This is an equestrian event held at the thai polo equestrian club, chonburi.

It will consist of eventing and show jumping. It’s a must for horse lovers. silver Lake Vineyard presents stars in heaven take 1. Wednesday the 14th of October. there tour of events coming to Bangkok also. Expect to This is the first leg of the be entertained. It’s a great setting with wine, food, music and lots of dancing.

Asia Flow Tour Grand Finals at Cartoon Network Amazone – 16th & 17th October 2015 The finalists from the participating venues will congregate in Cartoon Network Amazone, Pattaya, Thailand on 16th – 17th October to earn the title of Asian FLOW Champions. The champions will then take on a bigger challenge as they th will be flown to the World Flow+boarding Championships.

Pattaya Triathlon, tri league series by sport master 17th of October 2015 in pattaya Pattaya Triathlon is a part of the Thailand Tri-league Series, organized by SportMaster. Race type’s include: Standard Triathlon (1.5 Km Swim – 43 Km Bike – 10.8 Km Run) Sprint Distance (0.75 Km Swim – 22 Km Bike – 6.2 Km Run) Duathlon (6.2 Km Run – 43 Km Bike – 10.8 Km Run).

Oktoberfest at Amari Pattaya Saturday 24 October 2015 Experience Germany’s greatest tradition. Join our special buffet with specialities such as Schwein Spanferkel (whole pig on a spit) and the traditional Schweinshaxe (grilled pork knuckles), especially crafted by our chefs. Starting 19:00 onwards. Free complimentary beer with your ticket

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OFFERS Free Carts at Phoenix Gold Golf & Country Club every Tuesday during October This promotion has proved to be a huge success so they are happy to continue during October. After recently successfully upgrading their Mountain and Ocean courses, the new owners at Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club in Pattaya are currently half way through completely re designing their Lakes course, with top Thai designer Pirapon Namatra. Treat yourself to a great golfing day out.

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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 Police Emergency 191 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 AA (Alcoholics anonymous) 0845 648 479 88

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

THEPATTAYAGUIDE Useful Numbers

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

14 = 10 + 4 SIB SEE

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.

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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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PROPERTY GUIDE

Pattaya is a beach resort with city status, with something for everyone. Year round tropical climate, there are hospitals, schools, shopping malls and supermarkets.

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 90

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OUR PHILOSOPHY HAS EVOLVED Pattaya continues to develop rapidly across many areas; industry, commerce & tourism, which is driving a positive change in the property market. Such growth creates demand for high-end property and we believe now is a good time to buy. Our focus is the growing ‘property for professionals’ sector within the property market.

A NEW WEBSITE FOR A NEW ERA With our evolved philosophy, we are delighted to inform you of the launch of our new website. It features an excellent variety of homes to suit a range of budgets. We’ve taken extra time and care in choosing the best photos to give a true impression of each property. The site is fast-loading, user and mobile friendly, so you can view it anytime anywhere providing access to the latest properties in and around Pattaya.

Register for our newsletter via the website as we’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest hot deals that we believe are good property investments. Contact us with any property questions you may have.

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