Ko Larn (or Ko Lan) is an island in the Bay of Bangkok off the coast of Pattaya. If you are familiar enough with Thailand then that geographical description alone would probably put you off visiting. If you aren’t familiar, the Bay of Bangkok is not famous for its water quality, and Pattaya is a […]
Where to stay in Pattaya: The best hotels and areas for visitors
Pattaya is a beach city in Chonburi Province, about 150 km southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya is famous for its bars and night clubs, though the city also promotes itself as a family destination. Pattaya is the quickest beach break from Bangkok. Its proximity to Bangkok guarantees a steady stream of visitors who are looking for […]
Bangkok to Pattaya by train
Pattaya is a seaside city on the east side of the Bay of Bangkok. Even though Pattaya is only 155 km from Bangkok by train, it’s not well served by rail transport. Here is how to get from Bangkok to Pattaya by train. Bangkok to Pattaya by train There is one train a day in […]
Hotel Review: Sweet Pound Hotel, Pattaya – Thailand
Hotel Name: Sweet Pound Hotel. Address: 519/16-17 Pattayasaysong 9 Alley, Pattaya, Thailand. I stayed at the Sweet Pound Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand. I booked online at the rate of 640.55 THB ($19 USD) per night, and I booked for the combination of price and location in Pattaya. The hotel is a 2-star hotel, and I […]
Ornamental street signs of Thailand
In Thailand there are many cities that decorate their street signs with icons associated with the city. Here are some that I have seen over the years in my travels in Thailand. Patong Beach, Phuket Patong Beach in Phuket with a dolphin street sign. Krabi Town Krabi Town with a sword-wielding elephant. Of course. Maeklong […]
Best beaches near Bangkok: Quick and easy beach getaways from Bangkok
Where are the best beaches near Bangkok? This is a question with various answers, so this article lists the best beaches that are easy to get to from Bangkok. This list is for quick and easy beach getaways from Bangkok and not a list of the best beaches in Thailand (which are not near Bangkok). […]
Notes on Pattaya: The beach of Bangkok, and thoughts on retirement
I’m usually immune to click-bait listicles, especially when they just arbitrarily rank cities. One list that I will always stop to read though is Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index. For the 2018 list Bangkok was number one again, which was not a surprise. What was a surprise was to see Pattaya checking in at #18. […]
Hotel Review: Hotel Zing, Pattaya – Thailand
Hotel Name: Hotel Zing Address: 192 Thap Phraya Road Soi 7, Phra Tamnak Hill, Pattaya, Thailand. I stayed at the Hotel Zing in Pattaya. I was already in Pattaya and when I arrived I discovered that the hotel I booked had closed down. I went to a cafe to look for a last minute booking, […]
