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File under “distance lends enchantment” From Pattaya News Pattaya, Thailand, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, has added a new jewel to its crown of tourist attractions with the grand opening of the Pattaya Sky Ride. This exhilarating new experience offers locals and tourists alike a unique opportunity to witness the beauty of Pattaya from a bird’s eye view on a helicopter. The grand opening event was a spectacle of excitement and anticipation as the Pattaya Helicopter Sky Ride unveiled its state-of-the-art helicopters which promises to offer smooth and scenic flights over the city. With experienced pilots boasting many years of flyi…

I sometimes watch old videos on Youtube. Hoping to find som new ones from the past, but usually no luck. A moment ago I stumbled across this one, I had seen it before, but how can it be that this still brings tears to my eyes? Many familiar faces, thai and falang. The bar where my beloved worked can be seen, but at this time already under another name. Happy that he is still with me today after 18 years.

Went to a straight area last night in Soi Bukhao, 9pm and every bar was full. One hour later and I had to settle on a Bolt motorbike taxi as every Grab/Uber/Bolt were busy ok it's Saturday night Now I'm thinking after waiting so long for a Uber and seeing the busy Soi Bukhao areas that my intended destination the Jomtien complex would be pumping But....after arriving at the "Super walking street" it seems the only thing busy was the first restaurant on the right ? Poisendon ? A lot of Thai /Asian guys maybe Chinese As for the rest of the bars 10pm on a Saturday night many had NO customers whatsover I was going to go into the Venue for thei…

From Pattaya News Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok remains the most popular tourist destination in March, 2024, followed by Chonburi, Kanchanaburi, Phuket, and Prachuap Khiri Khan. According to the data from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Bangkok retained its top spot with 4,459,579 visitors, of which 49.60% were international tourists. The occupancy rate for Bangkok hotels was 76.32%. Chonburi, the home province of the resort city of Pattaya, came in second with 1,892,712 visitors, of which 49.88% were international tourists. The hotel occupancy rate was 76.69%. Kanchanaburi came in third, welcoming 1,185,695 visitors. The tourists, however, mos…

From Pattaya Mail Chonburi Governor, Thawatchai Srithong, met with Banglamung District Chief Weekit Manarotkit, Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, officials from the Provincial Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and representatives from Eastern Water Supply Company on May 2 to strategize solutions for the persistent water shortage issue plaguing Koh Larn Island. Koh Larn Island, with a local population of merely 3,000 to 4,000 residents, experiences a staggering influx of visitors, averaging 8,000 on weekdays and 12,000 on weekends. This surge translates to accommodating over 500,000 to 1 million people monthly, far surpassing the island’s capacity. Despi…

From Pattaya Mail At 79, Wichai Kaewintarathi earns a living by selling traditional musical instruments from northeastern Thailand, such as the khaen and pin along Jomtien Beach. Originally from Nakhon Phanom Province, Uncle Wichai has been in this profession for over 40 years. The musical instruments he sells are crafted by his wife, who is skilled in this art. He then showcases these instruments to tourists, presenting them as authentic northeastern musical instruments. Every morning Uncle Wichai sets up his stall at Jomtien Beach, where he remains until evening. In the evenings, he travels to South Pattaya on a song taew (baht-bus) to continue his …

From The Thaiger merging from the nocturnal charm of Pattaya, an intriguing tale of a Laotian tourist and a vanished 80,000 baht (US$2,150) gold necklace has surfaced. The unfortunate incident unfolded early this morning, May 1, along the bustling Sukhumvit Road in the Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chon Buri province. The victim, Detnakhon Inthakoummane, a 37 year old Laotian national, recounted his ordeal to the Pattaya police. His evening began with an enjoyable drinking session with friends at a bar in South Pattaya. However, as the night advanced, the merry gathering scattered, each heading back to their respective accommodations. De…

From Pattaya News Pattaya City has invested 30 million baht in buying six new toilet trucks to accommodate tourists, elderly, and disabled people, especially during events. Mr. Manoch Nongyai, the Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, proudly announced the initiative on April 25th, 2024, after the city received three out of the six new vehicles. He stated that these new vehicles will be added to the existing 3-vehicle fleet. Previously, Pattaya relied on just three older mobile toilet trucks, with some having been in service for many decades. The bulky size of the old vehicles made it difficult to park them in areas with limited space. The growing number of tourist…

From Pattaya News In a landmark meeting held at Pattaya City Hall, Mayor Poramese Ngampiches expressed his full support for the LGBTQI+ community, as plans for the Pattaya Community Pride 2024 event were discussed and set into motion. The meeting, which took place in the afternoon, saw the Mayor welcome Mr. Surang Chanyam, Director of the SWING Service Employees Foundation, and other key figures to outline the event’s vision. The gathering was also attended by Mr. Phumphiphat Kamonnat, Secretary to the Mayor, Mrs. Naanya Chandrakasat, a professional nurse with expertise in disease prevention, and officials from the Department of Public Health and Environment. …

I'm back in Pattaya and just looking at the Grab app. I shocked at the low prices at the Grab motorbike , Jomtien to Thappayra Rd 29b ! You can put your bank card online so no need to pay cash Wow ! Even 10 years ago that would of been at least 50b I couldn't imagine though not giving at least 20 baht tip . I bet some cheap Charlie's don't though 😂 Mind you the car is nearly 100b ,(89b) but prices certainly gone far down now that the taxi mafia doesn't run the place I would rather the car though than a motorcycle taxi Are these Grab motorbike guys the same ones we see dressed in the blue & green vests on the taxi ranks or d…

From Pattaya Mail In the early hours of April 19, Pattaya’s tourist police officers swiftly intervened and arrested Sumaree Keemalae, a 59-year-old woman, in the vicinity of Walking Street, following a targeted theft aimed at a foreign tourist during the Songkran festivities. The incident unfolded as a Chinese tourist couple immersed themselves in the celebration along Walking Street. Sensing a disturbance with his backpack, initially dismissed as mere suspicion, the tourist soon discovered evidence of tampering. Upon closer inspection, he found his backpack slashed and valuables missing. Reacting quickly, the man managed to grab Sumaree, whom he suspected of pe…

From Pattaya News The Wan Lai Festival, also known as the Big Day of Songkran, kicked off yesterday, April 19th, transforming the city’s world-famous beachfront into a lively spectacle of water splashing. The atmosphere along Pattaya Beach Road, from Pattaya Klang Intersection to Walking Street in South Pattaya, was electric as thousands of Thai and international tourists immersed themselves in the last day of Songkran festivities. The 2-kilometer stretch was transformed into a water playground, with the city authorities setting up water spraying trucks and private businesses organizing various entertainment activities and traditional games. The city a…

From Pattaya News The brand new Pattaya beachfront market, Chang Beach Street Food, is throwing a splashy Songkran party to celebrate its grand opening! Chang Beach Street Food is a new Thai-styled market in the vibrant city of Pattaya, offering over 200 shop booths overflowing with delicious food and unique finds. The market is situated near Pattaya Soi 6, and it is open everyday from 4:00 PM to midnight, with ample parking to ease your visit. From April 17th to 19th, the market will also host a special three-day event called “STAR WATER Songkran Party” to celebrate its grand opening. This event features featuring more than 10 of Thailand’s top a…

I have noticed a lot of "erectile performance" clinics spring up the last few years as well as the Testereone Replacement (TRT) clinics particularly in Asia Now being a bottom it's not a concern if I cannot get a full erection. One thing I have interest is the P Shot 💉 or Priapus shot ,they take blood from your arm and reinject it into your penis It's a red stem cell treatment done by injection,there is mixed reviews however so it seems to be a 50/50 success rate unfortunately and I did try it once and was great the first few weeks after that ...well 😄 ..the doctor did say every 6 months though I believe they charge in the HE CLINIC in Bangkok aroun…

From Pattaya Mail In a concerted effort to safeguard public safety amid the Songkran festivities, the Policy and Planning Division of the Pattaya Municipal Administration has launched a proactive campaign to convey a critical message: the strict prohibition of high-pressure water guns, commonly known as PVC pipe-guns. Security teams are taking to the streets to disseminate this urgent warning, emphasizing the inherent dangers associated with the sale and usage of these banned water guns. The force generated by high-pressure water guns poses a grave risk, capable of causing serious injuries upon impact, particularly to the delicate organs such as the eyes, potent…

From Pattaya Mail Jeff (JJ) Michell now living in Thailand is personally working through the process of retirement as are so many Expats here in Pattaya. At the Wednesday, March 27, meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club he shared his ideas on how to deal more productively with the 4 phases of retirement – Vacation, Loss, Trial & Error, and Reinvent & Rewire. Jeff was a Fire Protection Engineer for 40+ years until retiring in August of 2022. Also, a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) & Hypnosis, he spent two years working as a life coach and giving classes in personal development. He began his presentation by laying some …

From Pattaya Mail The streets of Pattaya have transformed into a dangerous arena, fraught with peril for both pedestrians and road users. On April 9, mounting frustrations boiled over as locals took their grievances to the mayor’s office, decrying the hazardous conditions exacerbated by the city’s inadequate traffic management. Eyewitnesses recount harrowing tales of near misses and fatal accidents involving tourists and locals alike, victims of reckless drivers who brazenly flout traffic laws. Despite pedestrian signals, the streets remain a perilous obstacle course where even the most vulnerable such as an incident when a disabled individual in a wheelchair ac…

From Pattaya News A British businessman and ex-pat died after falling on a glass door at his home near Pattaya on Wednesday morning. The door broke and impaled him in the chest area, relevant rescue teams told The Pattaya News. The tragic accident took place at a luxury one-story house located in a village in Moo 2, Huai Yai sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province. Sawang Boriboon rescue workers and Huay Yai police rushed to the scene at 7:10 AM yesterday, April 3rd, 2024, to find the victim, Mr. Gareth John Wilson, deceased in his bedroom. Mr. Gareth, 54, had suffered a large laceration to his chest, and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was…

What is the name of the first bar in Boyztown as you enter. It is on the left and has many gay and fem boys in it?

Going to Pattaya in a few weeks. I would like to change things a bit this 7 week trip. Usually I stay in ZING resort, but I'm a person who gets easily bored I did notice another ZING further up I want to take a risk outside my comfort zone this trip and stay other places I'm not keen on AGATE especially for their price I have put on my list the CLASSROOM hotel this trip maybe for a few days ,near Boyztown Any other places / hotels I should try , I don't know what the BB inn is like ? In Jomtien, advertising as a gay hotel. Arcadia Beach Resort was great ok last trip ,close to the gay sauna,2 minutes walk to Sansuk ,resort gym…

I'm beginning to wonder if recalcitrant lad comes late for work on purpose. 🙂 From The Thaiger A Thai customer and netizens condemned the owner of a BBQ restaurant in Pattaya for brutally punishing her employees with beatings. A customer at the restaurant witnessed the owner’s punishment on her staff and shared a video of the incident on social media. In the video, the female restaurant owner is seen beating a male staff member wearing a red shirt with a wooden stick. The owner struck the man 11 times in front of other staff members and customers. The video quickly went viral, grabbing the attention of several Thai news agencies, prompting report…

From Pattaya News Pattaya is set to host an extraordinary spectacle to celebrate the kickoff of Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, with a dazzling Drone Light Show. The event, organized by Terminal 21 Pattaya, promises to be a great way to kick off April and the 21 days of Songkran events around the country from April 1st to the 21st. Event Highlights: – 300 drones will take to the skies, forming dynamic ‘Songkran themed’ patterns and narrating stories high above North Pattaya. – The show will commence at 8:00 p.m. on March 29th and 30th, 2024, amidst a vibrant food festival featuring over 70 stalls. – A special treat for music lovers, the event wil…

From UNESCO UNESCO and partners’ ongoing project ‘Achieving Sustainable Tourism with Intangible Cultural Heritage and Creative City Network in Waterway Cities of ASEAN’—it has already convened three dynamic seminars benefitting thousands of tourism professionals since its launch in September 2023 — is pleased to announce its upcoming, fourth installment in its South-East Asia seminar series, ‘Pattaya & Sustainable Festival and Event Tourism: Exploring Strategies for Growth and Development’. The hybrid seminar, to be held 10 April 2024, will focus on Thailand’s coastal city of Pattaya as a special case study for the potential to be had in fostering dynamic network…

NOTE -- Was Barry K reading Vinapu's mind--or recent post--about Pattaya, and Soi 6 in particular? From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon Stickman Bangkok, the leading bar and club commentator since 1998, claims boldly that Pattaya has shaken off its seedy reputation. In his weekly online article, for March 10, he argues Pattaya is moving rapidly towards diversification and respectability. What was once a playground for middle-aged white men is now very much a family holiday destination. For Stickman, Peak Pattaya was from 1998 to 2010 when the resort had transformed from something of a backwater beach destination to a developed (but not over-developed) res…

From Pattaya News A fire broke out today mid-afternoon at a room on the 11th floor of the Edge, a prestigious luxury condominium in the heart of Pattaya City. Luckily, other than two people with minor smoke inhalation related issues, there were no injuries. At precisely 1:36 p.m., the Pattaya Public Disaster Prevention Department and Mitigation Radio Center received an urgent report of a fire at the Edge Central Pattaya Condominium, Nongprue, Chonburi. Multiple firefighters and rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Dhamma Sathan in Pattaya City immediately raced to the scene where flames licked the walls, smoke billowed from windows, and water cascaded dow…