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HISTORY GUIDE

10 GETTING AROUND 14 ACTIVITIES GUIDE 18 SHOPPING GUIDE 20 MOVIES GUIDE 22 TELEVISION GUIDE 24 EVENTS GUIDE 26 ISLAND GUIDE 28 COVER FEATURE 30 FITNESS GUIDE 34 SPORTS CALENDAR 38 GOLF GUIDE 46 BUSINESS REVIEW 48 BUSINESS GUIDE 54 MARKETING GUIDE 60 MEDIA GUIDE 66 INSURANCE GUIDE 68 PROPERTY GUIDE 72 USEFUL NUMBERS 73 LEARNING THAI 74 DISCOUNT 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

One of the wonderful things about Pattaya is the fact that getting around is so easy, either locally or nationally.

Here are some of our tips for getting around when based in Pattaya.

LOCAL TRANSPORT BAHT BUS Baht buses are a fantastic way to get around the city and run along all major routes. The price for most journeys is THB10 although for longer distances this may go up to THB20. Off-route baht buses are expensive so check in advance.

MOTORBIKE TAXI There are lots of motorbike taxis available around Pattaya and they are a fast and cheap way to get around once you overcome the initial fear!

METERED TAXI Metered taxis are becoming more common in Pattaya although the drivers prefer not to use the meters and will ask for a steep fixed price for the journey.

UBER & GRAB TAXI This method of transport is growing in popularity and is often cheaper than using standard metered taxis. However, there is some resistance from local taxi drivers so getting an available car can prove difficult but worth a try.

REGIONAL TRANSPORT BUS & COACH There are two main bus stations in Pattaya, one on North Pattaya Road and one on the southbound carriageway of Sukhumvit Road near the Pattaya Klang turn. From here you can travel to several destinations around the country with more destinations offered by other operators.

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MINIBUS There are lots of minibus services running between Pattaya and Bangkok as well as other areas. These are a faster alternative to the larger buses with prices being similar. Downside is they are known to drive dangerously.

METERED & PRIVATE TAXI You can get metered and private taxis to most areas of the country. Some have fixed price lists whilst others prefer to negotiate a price. This is an excellent option if you are visiting places that aren’t directly on a bus route.

FERRY The Koh Larn ferry runs every hour daily which is convenient and well-priced.

The Hua Hin passenger ferry is modern, takes under 3 hours although pricey.

TRAIN Trains are not the faster way to get around but they are a great way to see the country. Pattaya Train station is in East Pattaya close to the Highway 7.

PLANE Domestic and international flights are available from U-Tapao aka as Pattaya International which is 40 minutes drive, Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang take 90 and 120 minutes drive respectively. Regional flights are good value.

OTHER OPTIONS CAR & MOTORBIKE RENTAL Having access to your own car or motorbike certainly gives you more freedom. There are lots of reputable vehicle rental companies in the city but make sure they offer first class rental insurance.

BUYING A CAR OR BIKE Regular or long-term renters may find it cheaper to purchase their own vehicle. New vehicles are quite expensive but hold their value well and there are naturally the same potential issues as you would find anywhere else in the world when it comes to buying a second-hand vehicle. Obtaining credit can also be a problem.

TRAVEL TIPS Common sense obviously plays a huge role in travelling around Pattaya and Thailand. Drink driving is naturally a big no-no but there are plenty of occasions where travel can be particularly difficult. Friday afternoons always see a large increase in the volume of traffic as too do Public Holidays and weekends. Allowing plenty of time for travel is advisable as accidents are holdups are common. More information at travel.pattaya.guide 12

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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.

RAMAYANA WATER PARK Open: 10am to 6pm | Fri-Sun 10am to 7pm Fee: Adults 1,190 baht | Children 890 baht Web: ramayanawaterpark.com CARTOON NETWORK WATER PARK Open: 10am to 7pm Fee: Adults 1,290 baht | Children 990 baht Web: cartoonnetworkamazone.com SPLASHDOWN ACTION PARK PATTAYA Open: 9am to 6pm Fee: Adults 1200 baht | Children 600 baht Web: splashdown-actionpark-pattaya.com UNDERWATER WORLD Open: 9am to 6pm Fee: Adults 500 baht | Children 300 baht Web: underwaterworldpattaya.com PATTAYA FLOATING MARKET Open: 9am to 8pm Fee: Adults 200 baht | Children 200 baht Web: pattayafloatingmarket.com 14

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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.

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MOVIES GUIDE

MOVIES COMING IN NOVEMBER Only The Brave is a drama based on a true story of fighting wildfires; the much awaited Justice League with an all-star cast unite to face an even greater enemy; and Jigsaw is the latest in the popular Saw horror franchise.

Just three great movies that are coming to the big screen in November.

MOVIES NOW SHOWING Stephen King’s IT is a terrifying tale sure to make you jump out of your seat.

Baby Driver is a pulsating action-packed heist movie featuring an all-star cast.

Jackie Chan stars in The Foreigner a revenge-fueled action thriller.

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TELEVISION GUIDE

Sometimes the hectic life of Pattaya takes its toll and we just want to sit back, relax and watch some TV. Deciding what to watch can be a bit of challenge!

The options for watching our favourite shows have improved a great deal in recent years and we are no longer stuck with the local cable offering old movies, English speaking news channels and dreadfully produced local TV. Faster internet speed now mean that we can access pretty much all our favourite shows from around the world. Here we give you a brief lowdown on the free and paid streaming options that are available.

FREE STREAMING Free streaming is available to everyone who has a laptop, mobile device, smart TV, Chromecast or media box. This is great for accessing literally thousands of options but it’s heavily reliant on fast internet connections.

If you don’t have this, sadly the free-option may not quite cut the mustard.

PAY TV SERVICES True TV is one of the most expensive but best options for movies and sports fans and is available via cable, satellite or internet.Netflix offers an excellent selection of international TV shows and movies. The selection of children’s programmes is a fantastic way to keep the young ones happy and quiet!

Once again it is available across a range of devices making it ideal for families.

Amazon Prime is perhaps a superior version of Netflix and offers plenty of content that isn’t available from other sources. Prime works well when streamed across multiple devices.

Minix boxes, Chromecast and Apple TV offer an excellent selection of free and paid content. For a more in-depth guide please visit tv.pattaya.guide 22

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EVENTS GUIDE

What’s on in Pattaya this month – a brief look at all the fantastic things that the city of Pattaya and surrounding areas has the offer. Latest info at events.pattaya.guide 01 LOI KRATHONG

VENUE PATTAYA AFTER DARK DATE 3 NOVEMBER The annual Loi Krathong celebrations take place with thousands of people descending on the beaches and lakes to launch their decorative baskets to honour the river spirits. You’ll be able to buy floating baskets and lanterns at the beach or the lake.

02 KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY

VENUE SUNNYS DATE 4 NOVEMBER Sunnys are planning a special Halloween Event for families with kids of all ages. The event will take place on 4th November which is past the actual date of Halloween due to the funeral of the late King of Thailand. There will be a fancy dress & best lantern competions as well as party games and all our usual play facilities. A BBQ will be available at a small cost as well as our normal food menu.

03 STAND-UP COMEDY LIVE WITH TOM RHODES

VENUE ROBIN HOOD TAVERN DATE 11 NOVEMBER The legendary Tom Rhodes, a truly international comedian with over 30 years in the game as a stand-up comes to tour in Thailand with his Pattaya stop, where else but The Robin Hood Tavern with The Comedy Club Bangkok! He will be joined by special guests!

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04 LADYBOY WATER VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION VENUE ARECA LODGE DATE 11 NOVEMBER

Possibly Thailand’s most unusual event takes place on November 11 at Areca Lodge, Soi Diana, and its the World Championship Ladyboy Water Volleyball contest! Five teams of transgender combatants will compete in the competition where they will all have to face each other before one team eventually will emerge victorious.

05 AIR RACE 1 WORLD CUP THAILAND 2017

VENUE U-TAPAO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DATE 17-19 NOVEMBER This is the ultimate in racing featuring the equivalent of Formal One racing in the sky. Thailand is the first Asian nation, to be granted the privilege of hosting this event, which runs from the 17th to the 19th of November.

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ISLAND GUIDE

Sometimes we feel like we need to get away from the hustle and bustle of Pattaya and there are several islands nearby that are perfect for just that.

KOH LARN Koh Larn is the closest island to Pattaya and is just a 45-minute ferry crossing from Bali Hai Pier. The island has several sandy beaches lapped by clear, azure waters with the most popular being Tawaen Beach and Samae Beach.

Accommodation on the island varies from basic chalets to upmarket resorts.

The Phonpenyom Restaurant offers excellent seafood and the Klom Klom bar is modern bar offering music and pool. Transportation on the island is via Songtaew or it is possible to hire motorbikes.

KOH SAMET Koh Samet can be reached by ferry leaving from Ban Phe Pier which is around an hour’s drive from Pattaya. Samet has some of the best beaches in the region and the island has plenty to offer in terms of nightlife and water sports.

Accommodation ranges from small beachfront bungalows to luxury villas.

Ban Ploi restaurant is a floating restaurant close by that is renowned for its seafood and other popular Thai dishes. Transportation is generally either by speedboat or Songtaew although motorbikes can be rented.

KOH CHANG Koh Chang is around 4 hour’s drive away from Pattaya and is possibly the best-preserved tourist destination in Thailand. Comprising of 70% rainforest, the island has an abundance of sandy coves, beaches and wildlife. Koh Chang has a lively nightlife and excellent restaurants.

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COVER FEATURE

Coco Fitness is a brand new state-of-the-art gym located on the 4th floor at Mike Shopping Mall, Pattaya Beach Road.

The concept or idea of Coco Fitness was originally to bring a five star gym and atmosphere to Pattaya. This concept and idea was successfully achieved.

Their location offers a beautiful sea view while you workout in a fully air conditioned facility with excellent brand new equipment and friendly professional staff, who are ready to assist you.

The gym opens from 7am to 11pm daily and from Beach Road, they have a private elevator that offers direct access to the gym. You can also enter through the shopping mall which opens slightly later at 11am.

The gym offers a wide variety of choices for the different levels of gym customers out there plus there are Personal Trainer packages.

Cardio space offers a wide variety of different machines to choose from.

Free Weights of different weights sizes and ways to use them.

Weight Machines for complete workout for each body part.

Classes include Zumba, Yoga, Boot Camp and our own ‘CocoFit & Firm’.

Sauna is only available for men plus luxury changing rooms.

Steam Room is only available for women plus luxury changing rooms.

Protein Shakes – Specialized protein shake menu offers an enjoyable taste to a standard protein drink.

We highly recommend taking a look at Coco Fitness in person, the friendly staff are on hand to help with any questions you may have.

For further information on any of these facilities or packages, then please call 0658 481 425 or visit fb.com/cocofitnesspattaya for further information.

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Coco Fitness is a state-of-the-art fully air-con gym covereing 1000m2 featuring top-of-the-range equipment, fitness studio with daily classes, plus a steam and sauna.

For the ultimate workout experience, vibrant atmosphere and a stunning view of Pattaya bay, nothing else compares.

Located on the 4th floor at Mike’s Shopping Mall, Pattaya Beach Road

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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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 NFL Week 9 2nd - 6th November

 Football EPL Fixtures 4th - 5th November

 NFL Week 10 9th - 13th November

 Rugby Union England v Argentina Ireland v South Africa Wales v Australia 11th November

 Formula 1 Sao Paulo, Brazil 12th November

 Tennis ATP Finals 13th - 19th November

 NFL Week 11 16th - 19th November

 Rugby Union England v Australia Scotland v New Zealand 18th November

 Football Championship Fixtures 17th - 19th November

 Football EPL Fixtures 18th - 19th November

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We keep track of 4,000 active golfers USGA Approved Handicap from only 500 Baht per year.

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MEMBERSHIP CARDS • New plastic membership card and design • Expiry is now 1 or 6 years from the date you pay • Online membership form • Online payments via PayPal • Payments still available at PSC Office

GOLF HANDICAPS We decided to build our own golf handicap software based on our unique requirements.

Now you can instantly create a PSC handicap, add scores from any of the 180 golf courses in Thailand.

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COURSE OF THE MONTH GUIDE Designer: Thai Takenaka Course: 27 Hole Par 72 Distance: 7009 Yards

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One of the best manicured course in the area with 27 holes of wide fairways, fast greens and picturesque lakes with beautiful flowers this course is always a favourite to play.

Water fringes the course on all sides and with gently undulating fairways the course is complete in every way. The experienced caddies will be sure to make your great day out an unforgettable one.

Facilities include a Clubhouse with sweeping views of the course, Thai and International Restaurant, Driving Range, Sports Club and Pro Shop.

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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Bangpra International Golf Club Tel: (038) 341149-50 www.bangpragolf.co.th

Burapha Tel: (038) 372 700-2 www.buraphagolfthailand.com

Crystal Bay Tel: (038) 349 370-4

Eastern Star Golf Course Tel: (038) 630 410-3 www.easternstargolfcourse.com

Emerald Golf Club Tel: (038) 941 022 www.theemeraldgolf.com

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Khao Kheow Country Club Tel: (038) 318 000 www.khaokheowgolf.com

Laem Chabang International Tel: (038) 372 273 www.laemchabanggolf.com

Mountain Shadow Tel: (038) 349 371 www.mountainshadowsgolfclub.com

Parichat International Golf Links Tel: (038) 720 455 www.parichatgolf.com

Pattana Golf and Sports Resort Tel: (038) 318 999 www.pattana.co.th

Pattavia Century Golf Club Tel: (081) 304 1545 www.pattaviagolf.com

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Phoenix Gold Country Club Tel: (038) 239 391-5 www.phoenixgoldgolf.com

Pleasant Valley Golf Course Tel: (038) 260 825-6 www.pleasantvalley-golf.com

Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course Tel: (038) 246 056-7 www.ptlnavygolfcourse.com

Rayong Green Valley Tel: (038) 030 660-2 www.standrews2000golf.com

Royal Lakeside Golf Club Tel: (038) 573 275-9 www.royallakeside.com

Siam Country Club (Old Course) Tel: (038) 909 700 www.siamcountryclub.com

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Siam Country Club Waterside Tel: (038) 909 400 www.siamcountryclub.com/waterside

Siam Plantation Tel: (038) 909 600 www.siamcountryclub.com

Silky Oaks Tel: (038) 030 660-2 www.standrews2000golf.com

St Andrews 2000 Tel: (038) 030 660-2 www.standrews2000golf.com

Treasure Hill Tel: (038) 420 766 www.treasurehill.co.th

Wangjuntr Golf Park Tel: (038) 965 077 www.wangjuntrgolf.com

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BUSINESS REVIEW

The 100 Club is a member card that brings you superb offers from the finest that Pattaya has to offer.

The 100 Club card is your ‘one size fits all’ member card that brings you special offers from the finest that Pattaya has to offer. From guaranteed bookings at top restaurants, amazing discounts, tasty bonuses, to offers that are not available elsewhere. Why carry a whole heap of discount and VIP cards around for various places when you can use The 100 Club card.

CUSTOMER BENEFITS The card costs 500 baht and is made from anodised stainless steel in a truly stunning aqua blue finish. Due to its durability, the card has no expiry date and there are no replacement cards if lost, you simply buy another card.

The card can be purchased from participating venues listed below.

The 100 Club intends to be the ‘be all and end all’ of getting you value for money from your Pattaya experience. There will be lots of high ticket offers that will make the 500 baht seem well spent. Bars, clubs, restaurants, travel, hotels, taxis, visas, massage, sports events... just name it, and they’ll do their best to get them added to The 100 Club system.

At the time of going to print, the following venues accept the card. For the latest information and offers available, please visit www.the100club.life Robin Hood Tavern Cafe Des Amis Low Cost Car Rentals Retox Lengkee Punch & Judy Double Kiss Pool Hall Retox Game On Naandos Mistys AGoGo Retox Darkside Yes Boutique Hotel Kinnaree Retox 2U Sweethearts Bar Hosting Group Bite Me Roxy Bar The Pattaya Guide 46

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BUSINESS BENEFITS In today’s market, everybody is a little more price sensitive. Offering a 10% discount might be the clincher between gaining or losing a customer.

So why would a business owner want to join The 100 Club?

Based on the signup period outlined below, the business owner will receive a number of cards, which come with a profit margin upon selling them.

• 3 MONTH SIGNUP is 3,000 baht.

You’ll receive 12 ‘100 Club’ cards worth 6,000 baht • 6 MONTH SIGNUP is 6,000 baht.

You’ll receive 30 ‘100 Club’ cards worth 15,000 baht • 12 MONTH SIGNUP is 12,000 baht.

You’ll receive 70 ‘100 Club’ cards worth 35,000 baht By selling only two cards per month, the monthly fee of 1000 Baht is covered.

Sell all the cards and you’re making money while attracting customers via special offers such as a 10% discount.

This really is a simple business model yet a fantastic opportunity for grabbing and retaining customers, old and new. And we intend to cap the businesses involved at 100 to fully concentrate on our core aim: generating businesses extra revenue. And saving customers money.

For any queries, please call 0613 507 960 or email admin@the100club.life

30x ‘100 Club’ cards worth 15,000 baht to be won with The Pattaya Guide The Pattaya Guide are giving our readers the chance to win one of 30 cards worth 500 Baht each in our free online giveaway.

We’ll need your name, email and for you to suggest a business in Pattaya who you would like to see part of The 100 Club.

To enter, simply visit www.pattaya.guide/the100club and follow the on-screen instructions. It’s really that simple!

Of course, if you don’t want to wait for the draw, you can buy the cards from The Pattaya Guide office during office hours.

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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 company: 12,000 THB Trading company 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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MARKETING GUIDE

Understanding the differences between online marketing and traditional marketing that deliver the best results.

Over the past few years Facebook has become more popular with Pattaya business owners as a free alternative to paid marketing. Unfortunately, there are very few examples where businesses have been truly successful with just Facebook alone. Sure you can boost posts and set your targets but is it truly enough to capture all potential customers? The answer is no.

Traditional marketing along with online marketing is the best method for the majority of businesses to succeed in Pattaya. Most businesses have a physical address, from a restaurant to an office, customers turn up and place orders.

For this to happen, exterior signage is very important, but how many times have people been let down by poor signs in trying to find a place in Pattaya?

But before customers come through the door, they will be seeking services maybe from an optician or a dentist? Many people search on Google and Facebook via their mobile, others prefer to ask their friends at the local bar.

Plenty of tourists pick up the Pattaya Guide, some expats listen to the radio in the car. Whatever the medium, try and cover all options for the greatest reach.

There are many ways to capture an audience, and if you have a good business model, you’ll use all available methods that suit your business and budget.

Since 2006, OPEN Design Studio, a professional marketing company have had a great deal of experience advising many business owners the direction they should take with their marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness, and more importantly, sales. More than a decade later they’re still thriving.

If you’re a new or challenged business owner, then we suggest you contact the team at OPEN and arrange a meeting to discuss your brand’s marketing strategy. Email info@opendesign.studio or call 0890 160 077 today.

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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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Where To Buy Your “Today’s Edition” International Newspapers In Pattaya BOOKAZINE, JOMTIEN Jomtien Beach Rd

ASIA BOOK 3rd Floor, Central Festival, Beach Road/2nd Road

FOODLAND Central Pattaya Road

MAILBOX SHOP Ground Floor, Big C Extra, Pattaya Klang

TK BOOKS Soi Post Office (Soi 13), Pattaya

BEST SUPERMARKET North Pattaya Road (Dolphin Roundabout)

BOONRUNGRAUNG Beach Road, Pattaya (close to Walking Street)

KRUNG BOOK Soi Buakhao (near Soi Lengkee)

DK BOOKMART Beach Road, Central Pattaya (small Dolphin circle)

KODAK PHOTO SHOP Entrance Soi 6, Jomtien Beach Road

NEW XPRESS In front of Kasikorn Bank, Jomtien Beach Road (Soi 2)

FOODMART Thappraya Road (opposite Pan Pan)

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INSURANCE GUIDE

Insurance is an essential item when in Thailand, where all types of accidents happen daily.

Whether you’re an expat or holidaymaker, you cannot ignore the importance of been well insured for all types of risk. From health & medical, to personal accident, to travel.

In Thailand, a trip to the hospital costs money and you better have deep pockets if you’re not insured. A serious accident can cost hundreds of thousands of baht, and if you don’t have the money you’ll be sent to the nearest government hospital, where treatment is a life or death situation.

You may own property over here, or a car or motorbike. Theft is a growing problem in Pattaya, and you want to ensure if the worst happens, you’ll be reimbursed quickly and fully. No insurance and your at the mercy of the local police catching the thieves, and hope that your items are not pawned.

You maybe a restaurant owner, one of your staff accidentally spills hot soup on your customer. Your responsible, do you have liability cover?

For a stress free future, been fully covered will save you lots of money, and ensure you and your families own peace of mind. We recommend using a reputable insurance broker who deals with multiple insurance underwriters, this will save you a great deal of time as they are experienced in meeting your needs within your budget.

So if your worried you don’t have any insurance, you have the opportunity now to arrange insurance to cover you and your family. We recommend A1cover.com an insurance broker that is connected to over 20 registered insurance companies in Thailand.

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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 68

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USEFUL NUMBERS

EMERGENCIES Pattaya Immigration

LOST OR STOLEN CREDIT CARDS 038 252 750 American Express 022 335 644

Tourist Assistance Hotline POLICE Tourist Police

1337 Mastercard Visa Card

022 567 326 022 522 212

Banglamung Station

1155 UTILITIES 038 221 331 Electricity Company

Pattaya Police Station

038 420 802 Garbage Collection

038 429 494

Jomtien Police Station

038 232 330 Sophon Cable TV

038 423 777

Highway Police

038 392 001 Water Company

038 222 462

Marine Police

038 423 666 TRANSPORT Pattaya Bus Station

038 429 877

038 425 943 Pattaya Railway Station

038 429 285

Naklua Fire Station

038 221 000 Suvarnabhumi Airport

021 321 888

Sawang Boriboon

1669 U-Tapao Airport

038 245 593

FIRE & RESCUE Pattaya Fire Station

038 426 463

HOSPITALS Bangkok-Pattaya

ASSOCIATIONS 038 259 999 Pattaya Expats Club

Pattaya Memorial

038 488 777 Rotary Club of Pattaya

038 427 585

Pattaya International

038 428 374 TAT Tourism Office

038 428 750

Pattaya City Hospital Banglamung

038 420 823 SELF-HELP GROUPS 038 429 244 Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 648 479

Samitivej Sri Racha

038 320 300 Narcotics Anonymous

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Queen Sirikit Sattahip

038 245 926 Samaritans of Thailand

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LEARNING THAI

At end of sentence men use… krup women use… ka Thank you khorb khun Hello & goodbye sawat-dee See you again lao jer gun Good luck chok dee

My name is phom chue

One nueng

Thirteen sib sam

It’s ok mai ben rai

Two song

14 = 10 + 4 Sib see

Three sam

15 = 10 + 5 Sib ha

Four see

20 Yee sib

I don’t want any mai ow khrap/ka I don’t have any money mai mee dtung Where are you going?

Bai nai?

Five har Six hok

How are you? sabai dee mai

I don’t believe you mai chue

I am fine sabai dee

Really jing

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

Seven jed Eight bad

Ten sib

Twelve sib song

21 Yee sib et 22 Yee 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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