I was scanning through Yahoo Answers over the weekend and I ran across this question. I know that Pattaya has quite a reputation, but I didn’t know it was quite that bad. I mean really, Pattaya is a smallish city at best, with an official population of just 72,000 people. Granted there is a large-ish number of westerners who live at least part time in Pattaya and aren’t included in that number, but c’mon.

Take a look at Nevada which has over 30 licensed brothels. And what about prostitution in New York, Los Angeles, Moscow, Seoul and even Bangkok itself. There are much larger numbers of prostitutes and in some places it is just as open as Pattaya.

Since the Thai’s don’t put the same negative connotation on prostitution that westerners do it is much more open. Don’t get me wrong, upper class Thai’s will still frown on prostitutes and will view them as second class citizens, but they also acknowledge the reality of the situation and the fact that prostitution has and will always exist. They know what pigs men are

There is no doubt that Pattaya was developed due to the sex trade, maintained because of the sex trade, and prospers today because of the sex trade. It is likely that billions are spent annually in Thailand on sex and all of the related tourist dollars spent on hotels, food, drinks, condoms, gifts, taxis etc.

But Pattaya can be more than just sex. You can go windsurfing, parasailing, bungy jumping, horse-riding, Go-Karting, shooting, scuba diving, waterskiing, snorkeling, sailing, jet-skiing and bowling. Or you can play snooker, golf, badminton, tennis or squash. You can even race Formula 3 cars at the Prince Bira International Circuit which is located on the outskirts of town.

Pattaya is also by far the most westernized place in Thailand and you are just as likely to hear English or German on the streets as you are Thai. Most of the signs include both Thai and English, something you won’t find even in Bangkok. English language newspapers, books and magazines are easy to find and many of the bar owners in Pattaya are farang.

No, Pattaya probably isn’t the largest brothel in the world although it is the cheapest and that is the draw for many. That combined with the ease of obtaining any kind of sexual favor has made Pattaya a kind of legend among sex tourists and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Thailand would need to crack down on prostitution there as well as in Bangkok and Phuket and there is just too much money to be lost from the millions of sex tourists that come to Thailand each year.

If you are easily offended by seeing blatant sex for sale, fat old men with young girls or transvestites (katooey) then leave Pattaya off your tour agenda. But don’t expect it to change because Pattaya is what it is. Love it or hate Pattaya is there to stay.

BTW – I haven’t been to Pattaya yet, although Golf has. Seems a very interesting place for people watching. I do want to get there sometime if for no other reason than to see Tiffany’s Show. If you’ve been to Pattaya we’d love to hear about it, leave a comment.

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Over the years I’ve read a lot of posts, articles and stories about Thai bar girls and specifically about foreign men falling in love with Thai bar girls. And I would say that 95% of these stories end badly. For the other 5% the stories are often new so we don’t yet know what the end will be. I think we can all guess though.

Oftentimes the writer or poster has even read the warnings and been given specific additional warnings by the regulars on each forum. And yet they continue in their folly only to show up later a bit older and wiser for their experience. Each year you read about Americans or Europeans or Australians who commit suicide in places like Patong and Pattaya. Most of these stories revolve around a bar girl and the loss of considerable amounts of money. Since the victim is now dead we will never know the complete truth, but based on past tragedies we can guess.

What is it that drives men to such stupidity even in the face of overwhelming evidence that Thai bar girls should, in every case, be avoided as romantic interests, girlfriends and wives. Why are the men so blind and each one of thousands telling himself “this is different”. It’s not different, it never is and it never will be.

Ask yourself this…would you behave the same way in your home country? What I mean is would you shack up with a prostitute and give her the equivalent of several thousand dollars a month or more? Would you look the other way when you know she is out sleeping with other men or even keeping other boyfriends?

Maybe some of you would and you do it here in Thailand because you can’t afford to do the same thing in your home country. If that’s the case then you are asking for and deserve anything that comes your way. If that’s not you then wise up…take a look at your relationship and ask yourself these questions:

1. Is your gf/wife evasive about her phone calls? Does she get calls at odd hours? If you had a gf/wife in your home country and she was hiding phone calls from you wouldn’t you be suspicious.
2. Does she consistently need money to send home. Seems to be the same amount each month. This is not conclusive, but could indicate a bf/husband back in her hometown.
3. Tattoos and piercings outside of her ears (nose and lips especially) is an indication of a bar girl. “Good” Thai girls don’t do this, although this is changing for the younger generation, but mostly in Bangkok only.
4. Are her friends involved in prostitution. This is perhaps one of the biggest indicators as like types tend to gravitate together because as with anything else they have similar experiences to share.

Basically just practice some common sense. I know that many men lose their minds when they come to Thailand for the first time. They aren’t used to seeing so many beautiful girls and they certainly aren’t used to getting the attention of beautiful girls of any kind in their home countries. And even if they are used to getting the beautiful girls at home it never seemed so easy as in Thailand.

So, they think with their penis’ instead of their brains and they ignore things that would set off multiple alarms if they were back in their normal home surroundings. Somehow everything else around them is so different even surreal at times so their new relationship with the Thai bargirl, while strange is no stranger than anything else in their new lives. Instead of using their usual filters to determine what’s good and bad, right and wrong the brain sets up a new category called “This is Thailand” to measure against. Since all of the data is new many men make mistakes.

You can almost hear their brains crying out to them, “It isn’t supposed to be like this. Why is she always secretive or disappearing? Why does she talk with so many other men? Etc etc”. And the new “This is Thailand” section of their brains tells them “Calm down, I know what you’re used to, but This is Thailand it’s not like (the U.S. U.K. Australia or wherever you’re from). Everything is different here so this is probably normal”.

It’s not normal. Listen to your common sense when in Thailand just like you would at home. Things are different here, but not that different. Human nature is still human nature, even if the rules are a bit different. Take the advice of others who have come before you. Yes it is possible that Noi is different, but it is a very small chance. Do you want to gamble your savings, your heart and your sanity on it? Why not just take the time to meet a nice girl instead of a Thai bar girl and avoid all the heartache and expense.

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Enjoy all the excitement of the beach in Pattaya by staying at Amari Nova Suites. Whether you are coming for a business trip or for vacation, Amari Nova Suites will provide you a luxurious service like a five star hotel does.

Relax with a glass of smoothies while watching a DVD in your outsized and elegant suite. Enjoy sunbathing on the rooftop pool and connect with friends with the wi-fi connection all over the hotel.

Settled at the center of Pattaya, The Suite applies a warm and graceful service with the comfort of your home. Have a memorable vacation while staying at the world class Amari Nova Suites in Pattaya.

General Overview
Located at the heart of Pattaya, Amari Nova Suites is proud in giving a unique service with accommodating staff and functional amenities. This apartment type suite is just a short distance away from restaurants and shopping districts.

The Amari Nova Suites gives you a variety of suites that offer a high level relaxing and elegant bedrooms together with unique furniture styles, kitchenette and a balcony where you can smell the aroma of nature.

Groove into super clubs and dining places that offers different foods from different cuisines while sipping cold drinks and having a perfect view of the ocean and the whole town.

Services/Amenities

• Babysitting- Leave your baby under the supervision of gentle staff without worries
• Laundry service
• Limousine service
• Rooftop swimming pool- Enjoy swimming and viewing the ocean and other islands from the rooftop
• Wi-fi internet access in lobby and pool area
• Translator- Cannot speak Thai? Then a translator will be there to help you

Room
Studios
Combined comfort and convenience with this 46 square meter modern studio type room with stylish furnish Suites in white and black colors. These rooms has a king size bed, a kitchenette, a complete set bathroom with walk in shower and a spacious balcony. To treat your boredom a 32 inch television, a DVD player and wi-fi access are all available.

Bedroom Suites
Bedroom Suites are 76 to 92 square meter and offer a contemporary setting that has a separate room with a king size bed with 32 inch television. A spacious living space is also given with DVD player and 40 inch LCD television.

Dining
Subzero Temperatures
Cold drinks for your warm lips at Subzero Temperature. Experience upbeat music while enjoying conversations with your friends at this hip dinner club.

5 Supperclub
Enjoy the resident chef’s newly discovered delights while lying on large beds colored white. Savor mouthwatering foods served literally in bed with new music and warm staffs. Modeled after the famous Bed Supperclub in Bangkok.

Recreation

• Fitness Center – Take advantage of the 24 hours fitness center of the Suite
• Swimming pool and Jacuzzi- Take a dip in the pool and Jacuzzi on the rooftop while sipping refreshments and connecting with your friends using wi-fi at the pool area
• Golf- Enjoy your favorite hobby with the nearby golf course
• Horseback riding
• Water sports

Business/ Events:
Amari Nova Suites provides a spacious hall for any occasion. Equipment and staff are available to make any event successful without any glitch.

Cost
Studios – 1,990THB / 61.00USD
Bedroom Suites – 2,990THB / 91.00USD

Address
Amari Nova Suites is 2 hours away from Bangkok which is approximately 145 kilometers away. You can take a taxi for a ride. If you are coming from Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok the travel is approximately one a half hour.

Amari Nova Suites Pattaya
254 M.9, Soi Petchtrakool, Pattaya City 20260
Tel. +66 (0) 38 489 488
Fax. +66 (0) 38 489 487

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A perfect hide out for a vacation is a place where you will not suffer from boredom, a place where in you have a lot of things to experience. Good thing, Woodland Suites Hotel is available for you.

Spend your day doing several sports activities like bowling or golf. If you are not a fan of these sports, then you can have activities outside the suite. A nature trip will be perfect for nature lovers who want to see every detail of the place.

For people who are adventurous, water sports are perfect for you. Discover life underwater with the clear blue sea in front of the suite. Have an adventurous and satisfying vacation at Woodlands Suites Hotel.

General Overview
Woodlands Suites is an apartment type hotel which is a home away from home designed with contemporary and stylish touches. These rooms are luxurious and a perfect choice for a holiday.

Woodlands Suites is settled on a place away from city lights, busy and noisy streets, but still accessible to shopping centers, restaurants, supermarkets and of course the beach.

This fine European themed hotel offers a wide range of sports and activities like shooting range, golf, water sports and bowling. All of the rooms have private balconies which are modernly styled with equipment that will save you from boredom.

Services/Amenities

• 24-hour reception and security- If you have any inquiries, you can ask the receptionists who are available for 24 hours. Feel secure all day and night long with their reputable security
• Car park
• Daily housekeeping service- Have a comfortable stay in a clean and cozy room
• Laundry service
• Limousine service

Rooms
Superior Rooms
Enjoy the ambiance of the tropical forest while viewing the ocean from your patio. These superior rooms have individual air-conditioning. You can connect with family and friends with its IDD telephone and High Speed internet connection. Each room is provided with a coffee maker, safety box, electronic door lock, mini bar and a television.

Deluxe Room
These rooms with teak wood floor and Thai contemporary designs have a balcony where you can take photos of the sunset. This room is also air-conditioned with electronic bedside control. Treat your boredom with cable television and infinite internet access. The room also has a bathroom with bathtub and an overhead shower.

Dining
Garden Café
Enjoy Thai dishes and international dishes from world class chefs while enjoying the tropical garden view.

Grappa Italian Restaurant
Eat pizza and other Italian foods while drinking fine wines at Grappa Italian Restaurant.

Terrace Bar
Get served with snacks and cold cocktails while enjoying your favorite show on their wide screen television.

La Baguette
Step into one of the world’s favorite French Bakery and enjoy flavorful and tasty French pastries.

Recreation

• The Spa – A place where you can relax while you are on vacation. You can have different therapies and treatments for rejuvenation
• Thai massage – Release your tension and reduce your stress with Thai massage
• Golf
• Water sports
• Bowling
• Shooting range

Business/ Events:
Woodlands Suites Hotel’s meeting rooms accommodate 40 persons and will provide you all the equipment that you need including the services of the staff. The Hotel will help you to hold an event successfully.

Cost
Superior Room – 2,400THB / 74.00USD
Deluxe Room – 2,900THB / 89.00USD

Address
Woodlands Suites Hotel is situated with just an hour and a half drive from Bangkok. If you are coming from Chonburi, you can drive all the way to the Hotel which is approximately 30 minutes. From the center of Pattaya, the travel is 500 meters away.

Woodlands Suites Hotel
172/3 Moo 5, Soi Naklua 22, Pattaya City, Naklua, Banglamung, Pattaya, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 3842 1707
Fax: +66 (0) 3842 5663
Email: res@woodland-resort.com

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Take a refreshing dive in one of the best pools that a Pattaya resort can offer. If you love nature trips and the beach, this is the place that will give you what you need. Enjoy spectacular tropical landscapes and the cool breeze of the sea while you are indulging delightful creations of international chefs.

Soothe yourself with amazing ocean views and take photos of the moon kissing the sea. Smell the aroma of the unspoiled sea and the clean air of the place.

Sheraton Pattaya Resort makes you believe that paradise exist. Take a trip to one of the best resorts in Pattaya and in fact all of Thailand.

General Overview
A holiday resort like Sheraton Pattaya is a perfect place for a winter getaway. A combination of a quality service and hospitable staff, this resort is settled at the headlands of the southern part of Pattaya. The resort offers infinite views of the Siam Gulf and close islands.

The oceanfront gives you a taste of satisfaction and tranquility. With blends of contemporary decorations and Thai traditional style, 153 rooms are available with fresh and crisp fabrics and made of cozy woods. These rooms have all the amenities that you need including an outdoor pavilion and a bathtub.

Plunge into the resort’s pool while having a generous view of the sea and the lush gardens.

Services/Amenities

• Fitness and Spa Services – Stay fit while having your business trip or vacation
• Limousine Service
• Tour Service – Visit each scenic area of the place with cheerful tour guides provided by the resort
• Babysitting Service – You can leave your baby under the guidance of gentle staff
• Medical Services Available – The Resort will provide you medical services if ever you need medical attention
• Spa Services
• Laundry Service
• 24-Hour Security – Feel secure while you are having a comfortable rest in your room
• Free Parking Facilities
• Outdoor Pools

Room
Deluxe Oceanfront Pavilions
These rooms are elegantly designed with an outsized balcony, the Garden View rooms are spacious with its 484 square feet (45 square meters) area and oversee the lush tropical landscape while the Ocean View Rooms have views to the Gulf of Siam.

The Pool Terrace Rooms are stylish and cozy with their own large sundeck together with a direct path going through the Spirituality Lagoon or Serenity Pool. Meanwhile, Deluxe Oceanfront Pavilions are large rooms with their own outdoor living space that directly views the tropical landscape as well as the ocean.

Oceanfront Villas
Two Villas which are the Baan Sai Chol and Baan Sai Naam provide an isolated villa experience. The Villas are built above the private beach and give you a perfect view of the Gulf and other islands. These villas have a living room, a dining room, plasma Television, a private pool and rain showers.

Dining
Elements Restaurant
Together with a comfortable ambiance, Element Restaurant offers you a variety of food selections from Asian to Thai to Western foods while you can choose to dine on their indoor or outdoor seats.

Mez
Discover the blends of the finest traditional ingredients and foods from Asian cuisine. Mez provides a pretentious yet elegant setting where romantic meals or business dinners can be done.

Infiniti
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine together with tempting drinks and the cold sea breeze.

Recreation

• Fitness Facility – Stay fit with Sheraton Pattaya Resort’s fitness center which is open 24 hours
• Spa Services- Rejuvenate your body and soul at Amburaya Spa
• Latitude / Lounge- Give way to new conversations, Asian tapas, creative cocktails and grooves with the lounge’s upbeat sounds made by the resident DJ

Business/ Events:
The resort offers a spacious meeting space together with amazing ocean views and the cool breeze coming from its private beach. Whether it’s a business meeting or a themed event, the staff and equipment are present to ensure the success of your function.

Cost
Garden View rooms – 11,182THB / 289.00USD (per night)
Ocean View Rooms – 9,416THB / 343.00USD (per night)
Oceanfront Villas – 44,726THB / 1,371.75USD (per night)

Address
If you are coming from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, there are road signs that will lead you to Chon Buri. The travel is approximately one hour.
If you are coming from the north, travel through Sukhumvit Highway then turn to your right going to Thepprahsit Road. You will encounter a T junction and when you reach that part, turn to your right going to Tappraya Road. Continue driving for a kilometer and then turn to your left going to Phratamnak road. This will lead you to the hotel which is 500 meters away.

Sheraton Pattaya Resort
437 Phra Tamnak Road Pattaya Chonburi 20150 Thailand
Phone: +66(038)259888
Fax Number: +66(038)259899

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Are you looking for a charming and quaint resort which features bungalows with exotic Thai design? If you are looking for a quiet place where you can smell the nature’s aroma, then Rabbit Resort will grant this to you.

Away from busy streets and loud music, the resort gives you tropical gardens and the amazing sound of nature. Enjoy nature while relaxing in the cottages and villas of the resort which has individual designs and themes.

For nature lovers and underwater fans, the perfect place is here for you. Stay in one of the most sought after resorts in Thailand and have the perfect vacation for you and your family. You might not know it yet, but you might not want to leave Rabbit Resort once you’re here.

General Overview
For almost thirty years, Rabbit Resort was a family owned resort with four acres of ocean on its front land close to Pattaya in Thailand. The lovely place of Rabbit Resort has bungalows with Thai style.

There are forty five suites available for your accommodation which is just an hour away from Thailand’s center, Bangkok. The resort has manmade topical forests with lush gardens full of flowers connecting to the resort’s free form and very stunning pools.

Relax and Stay in a comfortable Thai style resort and enjoy its nature friendly environment without any doubts about the cost because it’s worth it.

Rabbit Resort proudly offers you a distinctive and unique place for comfort and relaxation on the beach of Jomtien in Pattaya. Whether you are having a vacation, honeymoon or just a getaway, Rabbit Resort is just waiting for you.

Services/Amenities

• Beach Front- You can have underwater activities on their clear and clean beach which is just few meters from the resort
• Children’s Pool- Without any worries, you can relax while you leave your children enjoying the resort’s pool for kids
• Coffee Shop- Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea at the coffee shop inside the resort
• Internet Access- Get connected with your family and friends while you’re on vacation
• Laundry
• Swimming Pool
• Tour Desk- You can have a tour on the area with the help of tour guides from the resort

Room
Forest Rooms
You can select a forest room which is surrounded by the green forest and close to the pool. These rooms are lovely and appropriately designed. Each room is unique in design and perfect for a romantic stay or holiday getaway. This room is 50 square meters with a King bed together with private bathroom and has a second floor. A lot of antique items are used to decorate the rooms giving them a classic Thai feel.

Antique Rooms
Antique rooms are 70 square meters in area and can either be on the forest or overlooking the beach. These large rooms are designed for large numbers of people and have a King and Queen bed in the room. Aside from the amenities like an open space garden, inside the unit is a kitchenette, artworks from Thai artists and a hot pot which is free to use.

Cottage
Cottages are nice and cozy which are built individually in front of the adult pool. A large patio lets you see the beauty of sunset and the beach while you are having a peaceful and private moment with your loved ones. Like the other units, cottages have king and queen beds, hot tea pot, a kitchenette and a private bathroom.

Villa
The villa is perfect for a family or group of friends having their vacation. This 150 square meter room has two bedrooms and two large bathrooms. This two story villa has glass windows and a large patio with a private garden too.

Dining
Pattaya’s Grill House Restaurant is built on the sand overlooking the beach of Dongtan. Sip your favorite cocktail and remove all your worries. This Grill House is the best when looking for a delightful and quiet dinner. It is also open air and has a lot of palms around it swaying with the sea breeze.

Recreation

• Private Swimming Pools- Have a refreshing dip at the resort’s private room
• Lounge – Enjoy sweet music from a live band while enjoying a cold drink

Business/ Events:
In celebrating important events in your life, Rabbit Resort will design the event hall to match your requirements. You can tailor the program the way you want it. The luxury of Pattaya’s beach will be perfect for any occasion.

Cost
Forst Room, Forest – 3450 THB / 105.77 USD$
Forest Room, Poolside – 3900 THB / 119.57 USD$
Antique Room, Forest – 3690 THB / 113.13 USD$
Antique Room, Poolside – 4150 THB / 127.23 USD$
Cottage 1-storey, Poolside room – 4600 THB / 141.03 USD$
Cottage 1-storey, Forest room – 4600 THB / 141.03 USD$
Family Villa 2-stories – 8050 THB / 246.80 $
Super Villa near pool room – 8600 THB / 263.66 $

Address
Rabbit Resort is located on the beach of Dongtan. You can have a car or a taxi going to the resort which is a few minutes away from Pattaya.

Rabbit Resort
318/80 Soi Dongtan Beach Road, Jomtien, Pattaya 20260, Chonburi, Thailand
Tel: +66(038)251730 – 2
Fax: +66 2 6745544

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If golf and shopping are your hobbies, there is a place where you can relax and enjoy both your hobbies. One of the most sought after places in Pattaya is Nova Gold Hotel.

Enjoy your golf hobby with their golf course and your shopping pleasure with easy accessibility to shopping malls which are just a few minutes away from the Hotel. Together with its relaxing mood, set yourself up for comfort with their amenities and equipment which are free of charge.

Feel secured by its accommodating ambiance and nature friendly theme. Refresh yourself with its beach front and swimming pools. Satisfy your eyes with the beauty of its sea view and its tropical forest.

General Overview
Nova Gold Hotel is the epitome of a low profiled property which offers a new set way of accommodation. This four star hotel has 77 rooms which are very comfortable for your stay.

Each room is designed in a unique way and with balconies which make you recognize the beauty of the sea and the refreshing cool breeze of the sea. These rooms are ideal for your stay whether it is a short or a long vacation. Each room also comes with stylish bathrooms with showers that are walk in and a separate bathtub. If you are not in the mood to go out, you can access all your friends all over the world, inside your room. Each room has a desktop computer with free internet access.

If you want leisure, then Nova Gold Hotel will provide you equipment to satisfy your thirst. A fitness room and a swimming pool which is open air with Jacuzzi are free to use. Now, if you want to shop, ten minutes away from the hotel are different shopping malls which can be accessed by foot or using the complimentary shuttle service of the hotel.

Services/Amenities

• On-call doctor- If you are not feeling well, a doctor will be available for you
• Laundry
• Golf cart service
• In-room IDD telephone- Call anyone all over the world with the hotel’s available IDD phone
• Babysitting service

Room
Superior Room
This room is approximately 27 to 37 square meters with a personal safety box and a mini bar. You can see the view of the sea from its balcony while sipping a cup of tea or coffee using the coffee maker available in your room. Bathrooms are spacious with hair dryers. Also in the room is a telephone, a desktop computer, 32 inch LCD television with cable and a DVD player to entertain you.

Executive Room
Executive Room is a spacious 30 to 39 square meters with a private balcony. It is also air conditioned with a mini bar and coffee maker. A separate bathtub is present in the bathroom. It has a personal computer with connection to internet, a 32 inch television and a DVD player.

Dining
Order all you want from Nova Gold Hotel’s restaurant which offers variety of foods from different cuisines. Delightful foods are prepared by international chefs. Be amazed with the ambiance of the sea view and open air area where you can savor every bite of your food.

Recreation

Jameson’s Irish Pub
• Across from Nova Gold Hotel is Jameson’s Irish Pub which offers all the charms of the traditional pub. The pub offers a variety of beers and a bar. International dishes are also available in the pub as well as Thai delicacies.
• Swimming Pool – Plunge into the Hotel’s pool and its Jacuzzi anytime of the day
• Fitness Room – While you are having a business trip or just a vacation, maintain your health and figure with the Hotel’s fitness room with complete equipment for exercises

Business/ Events:
Have a glitch free celebration with Nova Gold Hotel’s event hall. The Hotel offers the event hall together with participation and preparation for the event. They have all the equipment that could be needed for a memorable occasion.

Cost
Superior Room – 2,190THB / 68.00USD
Executive Room – 2,690THB / 83.00USD

Address
Nova Gold Hotel is a 5 minute drive from Pattaya. You can take a bus or a taxi going to the main door of the hotel if you are coming from the airport or from the pier.

Nova Gold Hotel
80/166 Moo 9 Nongprue Banglamung,Chonburi 20150 Thailand
Telephone +66 (0) 3841 6006-10
Fax +66 (0) 3841 60

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A contemporary touch on architectural wonder, Royal Cliff Grand Hotel and Spa will satisfy you with all the amenities present in this 5 star hotel.

Find the perfect place for relaxing in the place where you can do everything you want in one location. Savor the gifts of nature while staying fit or eat all the mouth watering cuisines from everywhere in the world with the restaurants available at the hotel.

Be influenced with Thai culture and tradition by learning how to cook their cuisines at the Royal Cliff School of Thai Culinary Art while you enjoy eating all of those foods that are offered in the hotel restaurants. Acknowledge world class facilities and services of the Royal Cliff Grand and Spa.

General Overview
The modern building of the hotel with balconies facing the beach has an impressive ambiance. The Hotel provides all that a contemporary traveler needs.

One of the new facilities of the Hotel is the Lotus Club Lounge which is on the ninth floor with stylish designs and available only for guests of the hotel. The lounge is open every day where guests can relax and enjoy the perfect art of the views together with the warm accommodation of the staffs.

Enjoy continental foods served in the lounge. Royal Cliff Grand Hotel and Spa has a spa, plenty of meeting rooms with state of the art technology, High speed wi-fi in all of the suites and rooms including the lobby and a Thai Culinary School.

Services/Amenities

• Clinic with emergency nurse and on call doctor
• Children’s Pool- Without any worries, you can relax while you leave your children enjoying the resort’s pool for kids
• Babysitting arrangement- You can leave your children to the Hotel’s staff while you are on business meetings
• Internet Access- Get connected with your family and friends while you’re on vacation
• Laundry- Your clothes will be pressed and dry cleaned. Hairdresser/ Barber- You can have a haircut from the Hotel’s barber and Beauty Salon with world class services
• Currency exchange- Out of Baht? No worries, the hotel has an exchange for currencies

Room
Club Sea View Room
This room which is 36 square meters in area is located from third up to the nineteenth floor of the hotel allowing you to see the full view of the sea. It also has a balcony if you want to feel the heat of the sun or the oceans breeze. Inside the room is a king bed or you can have two single beds. In the bathroom, the shower is separated from the bathtub. Each room has a mini bar, Television, Telephone and DVD players. Every guest has the privilege to access the Club Lounge and access to the internet.

Grand Club Sea View Room
The Grand Club Sea View Room has 39 square meters area which is also located on the building’s 3rd to 19th floors with full views of the sea and a balcony with a shower and sun lounger. Together with the room is a king size bed or single beds. A mini bar, safety box, coffee or tea maker and television is included.

Dining
Larn Thong & Terrace
Enjoy dining in the elegant surroundings of Larn Thong and Terrace which serves Thai foods including an all you can eat grand buffet on Saturdays.

Chrysanthemum Palace
If you are looking for Chinese food, Chrysanthemum Palace has all those specialties. A chef from Hong Kong prepares all the dishes making them authentic and delicious.

Japanese Corner
A wide menu for sashimi and sushi as well as other Japanese foods are available here.

Rossini
Italian foods are also present in the Hotel! Rossini offers homemade specialties of pasta and Italian cuisines.

Recreation

• Crystal Bar- The best place for unwinding after a days’ hectic schedule. Be serenaded by the resident pianist and see the mysterious sunsets while having a cold drink in your hands
• Cliff Spa- Overlooking Thailand’s Gulf, is where the Cliff Spa is. It provides relaxing treatments like steam rooms, saunas, Jacuzzis and massages
• Royal Cliff School of Thai Culinary Art- Learn Thai cuisines with an internationally acclaimed chef for three hours

Business/ Events:
The resort has been reputable in holding important occasions. With its 13,000 square meter area, the meeting place of Royal Cliff has been one of the top meeting, convention or seminar destinations in Pattaya. Everything will be arranged by the staff including all the equipment needed for any occasion.

Cost
Club Sea View Room – 6,835THB / 210.00USD (per night)
Grand Club Sea View Room – 7,390 THB / 227.00USD (per night)

Address
You can drive from Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport which is approximately two hours from the hotel. If you are coming from Don Muang Airport It is three hours. And if you are from Pattaya Airport, then it will take just forty five minutes.

Royal Cliff Grand Hotel & Spa
353 Phra Tamnuk Road Pattaya, Cholburi, Pattaya, 20150 Thailand
Tel: (66 38) 250421–40
Fax: (66 38) 250514, 250515
Email: kritayos@royalcliff.com

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A winter getaway to ease your busy life without any interruption is difficult to find. If you want relaxation and at the same time a touch of classic Thai style, Le Prive Pattaya is perfect for you.

It’s like home away from home because of its warm accommodation and hospitable staff that can speak three different languages – English, Spanish and French. The place is a beautiful contemporary paradise where you can spend your vacation with family and friends.

If you want a touch of Thai culture while discovering a modern paradise in Thailand, find yourself in Le Prive Pattaya and feel the comfort of a home away from home.

General Overview
Le Prive Pattaya is a private resort designed with classic Thai style. Six units only are available for your accommodation which makes the place perfect for private occasions and vacations to relax and unwind. A tropical landscape and a pool will provide you a serene walk and refreshment.

The resort is sophisticated yet homey. The staff who are under Jean Louis’s guidance are always present to give you a hand with regards to your stay and make your vacation relaxing and stress free.

Pamper yourself through a place where you can find a perfect way to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
The resort is a half kilometer away from Pattaya and one kilometer away from the beach of Jomtien.

Services/Amenities

• Laundry- dry cleaning and pressing will be done
• Internet or Wi-Fi
• Private swimming pool
• Satellite television or Cable
• Safety deposit box- Keep your important belongings inside the deposit box provided by the resort to prevent any mishaps

Room
There are only six rooms in the resort, all are bungalows. The rooms are all going to the pool. Each room is furnished with Chiang Mai influence including different arts from North Thailand. Every bungalow is influenced with contemporary and traditional designs which make each room very comfortable and relaxing. All rooms have air conditioning, television with cable, Wi-fi access, DVD player, safety deposit box and mini bars.

Dining
The restaurant provides you foods prepared by world class chefs. You can have French, western or Thai foods as you desire. And while waiting for your foods to be served, you can savor the moment of the beach view and the pool. You can have different smoothies available at the restaurant too.

Recreation

• Private Swimming Pools- Have a refreshing dip and make your body fit while you are on a vacation
• Bar- The resort’s restaurant turns into a lively bar at night with upbeat music and cold refreshing drinks
• Thai Massage- You can have a Thai Massage in your bungalow with relaxing massage using fragrant oils

Business/ Events:
Le Prive Pattaya has all the amenities for a private and solemn celebration together with staffs ready for guests who came from anywhere in the world. The Resort provides a perfect venue for any occasion.

Cost
3 bungalows at 2200 THB / 67.35USD (per night)
1 bungalow at 2500 THB / 76.54USD (per night)
1 bungalow at 2800 THB / 85.72USD (per night)
1 bungalow superior 3200 THB / 97.97USD (per night)

Address
Le Prive Pattaya is two hours away from Bangkok airport where you can ride a taxi or drive for 140 kilometers.

Le Prive Pattaya
146/43 Moo 10, Thapraya Road ,Soi 1, Nongprue, Banglamung, Pattaya
20150 Chonburi Southern Pattaya Area
Thailand
Mobile: +66(0)852 840 148 and +66(0)812 740 869
Tel: + 66 (0)38 250 189

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Experience a five star vacation with a five star hotel to stay at – the Amari Orchid Resort and Tower. Stay in one of the best hotels that Pattaya can offer.

Have a picture perfect vacation at a place where you can do a plethora of activities and recreation. Stay beautiful and fit with beauty treatments and fitness centers available at Amari Orchid Resort and Tower.

General Overview
Amari Orchid Resort and Tower is located on the northern edge of the bay of Pattaya. This Tower is proud with its garden Wing and Ocean Tower.

With a total of 525 elegant Deluxe, Superior, Ocean Deluxe and premium Executive Ocean Deluxe suites and rooms, the hotel offers rich accommodation and satisfies every person’s needs.

There are two pools in the hotel, the lap pool and a freeform pool. These pools both have Jacuzzis. After a busy day, you can relax in the gardens and terraces of the tower.

Services/Amenities

• IDD telephone
• Tourist information desk
• Foreign exchange
• Shopping arcade
• Banqueting and meeting facilities
• Limousine service
• Car park
• Medical service (nearby)
• Laundry service
• Babysitting and baby cot

Room
Superior Garden Wing
There are eight types of Superior Garden Wing rooms which are surrounded with the sky and the sea. These rooms are styled with modern Asian Style, dark wood, splashes of red color, with walk in bathrooms, fully furnished from floor to ceiling with polished glass and stones and a private balcony.

Deluxe Garden Wing
Garden Wing rooms are just few meters away from the sea. These rooms are cozy and airy styled with contemporary Asian style with large windows and high ceilings for the natural light to enter. Deluxe Suites and rooms have an outsized balcony which gives the guests full view of the pool and the garden.

Ocean Deluxe Room
This room is approximately 49 square meters and is located on higher level floors for stunning views. This room is furnished with contemporary Thai style with wood furniture, elegant amenities like wi-fi, DVD player, flat screen television, and mini bar. This room also has an open air bathroom with automatic blinds and a walk in shower.

Dining
The Orchid Terrace
Start your day with a delicious breakfast in buffet style at the Orchid Terrace. Get served with drinks and food anytime day or night.

Henry J. Bean’s Bar and Grill
Have a lively evening at Henry J. Bean’s Bar and Grill with friendly staff and a wide menu that will give you Tex-Mex foods and cold drinks.

Recreation

• Sivara Spa – Have blissful facial and body treatments. This Spa is located on the Tower’s 4th floor where you can smell fragrant botanical essences. Other beauty treatments are also offered in the spa
• Sivara Salon– Enjoy your days at Tower’s Sivara Salon and have your hair fixed and treated. Haircuts and styling and other treatments are available in Sivara Salon including pedicures and manicures
• Fitness centers- There are two fitness centers available at the Tower with all the equipment needed to make you stay fit
• Golfing
• Horseback riding
• Archery
• Go-kart racing
• Bungee jumping

Business/ Events
For events and conventions, Armani Orchid is proud to present their Aranda Ballroom which is newly opened with state of the art equipment and facilities. Expect to have a successful event and accommodate a maximum of 800 persons for any occasion. Trendy and first class service will make this place preferable for any event.

Cost
Superior Garden Wing – 2,520THB / 76.00USD (per night)
Deluxe Garden Wing – 2,775THB / 89.00USD (per night)
Ocean Deluxe Room – 4,265THB / 129.00USD (per night)

Address
Amari Orchid Resort and Tower can be reached with an hour travel from the center of Thailand, Bangkok. And it is 30 minutes away from Chonburi.

Amari Orchid Resort and Tower
847 Petchburi Road
Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
Telephone: +66 (0) 2255-3767
Fax: +66 (0) 2255 3718

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Make contemporary meet classic. The Dusit D2 Baraquda Pattaya Hotel in Thailand combines these two feelings to make an impact on every guest.

This place will make you want stay longer for it is so cozy and comfortable. Every corner of the hotel has a lot to give. They can entertain you, they can feed you and they can amaze you with every wonder that you can see all over the place.

A wonderful place to make you release all your tensions and stress. This place away from the city will make you taste a peace of heaven.

General Overview
Dusit D2 Baraquda Pattaya Hotel has a design that every guest will be treated like a jewel, each guest has his unique style and personality. With this hotel, every corner is full of surprises.

The combined contemporary and classic Thai designs with turquoise colors all over the hotel, make the place relaxing. And a sprinkle of international standards and Thai style adds flavor to the hotel which makes it catchy.

This air conditioned hotel has 72 rooms and with a 24 hours reception in its lobby where you can check in or out anytime. The hotel has a lot of facilities that will make you more comfortable and add to your pleasant stay.

Enjoy every corner of the hotel with different services to entertain you and make you want to stay longer on the place.

Services/Amenities

• Children’s pool
• Disco / Club
• Gym
• Laundry service
• Massage
• Mini clubMobile phone network
• Money Exchange
• Public Internet
• Gym
• Laundry service

Room
Deluxe King or Twin
This 37 square meter room has a king size bed or you can choose to have two single beds, a flat screen TV, complete entertainment showcase like CD, Ipod dock, DVD, refreshments inside your room like coffee makers and mini bar. A safety box is also present in this room and internet is available.

D’ Suite Room
Compared to any other room in the hotel, this room has a lot of amenities like a bathtub with Jacuzzi, mini bar, coffee maker and sprinkle systems. It has also complimentary benefits like having a bottle of wine anytime you want or local landline calls.

Studio Suite Room
This room is spacious with complete amenities available. It also gives you a good view of the sea and the sky while allowing the light of the sun enter your room.

Dining
Satisfy your cravings with international foods and local delicacies from the hotel’s restaurant. DusitD2 offers a variety of dishes where you can choose what you want. An open kitchen was made into a center stage making your dining more adventurous and mouth watering.

Recreation

• Thai Massage – Let your blood have good circulation with Thai massage service available at the hotel
• Clubs – Groove into the beat of new music while sipping cold drinks into the hotel’s club with its resident DJ
• Fitness centers- Enjoy while staying fit at the hotel’s fitness center

Cost
Deluxe King or Twin – 5,450THB / 167.17USD
D’ Suite Room – 7,650THB / 234.66USD
Studio Suite Room – 10,950THB / 335.88USD

Address
Dusit D2 Baraquda Pattaya Hotel is one hour away from the airport of Sukhumvit.

Dusit D2 Baraquda Pattaya Hotel
Moo.10, Pattaya 2nd Road, Nongprue, Banglamung 485/1
Pattaya, 20260
Thailand
Telephone: +6638769999

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Here’s one of the things that keep me away from Pattaya.  I know some guys love the nightlife in Pattaya, the Thai girls and the general loose attitude that prevails.  At one point in my life I would have been drawn to this like a moth to a flame as well.  However, one thing I’ve never liked is having to deal with people who have uncontrolled tempers…like this guy.

Seems that a few days ago there were two beer bar owners who had a disagreement about property lines and an offending clothesline.  The end result was Mr. Fred Frank Hansen (43) the German owner of The Party Salon and Pub being repeatedly stabbed by Mr. Jean-Marie Philbert (43) the French owner of Canary Bay Beer Bar.  Yep that’s right, Mr. Philbert stabbed his neighbor because his clothesline was in the territory of his property.

The whole fracas started when Mrs. Philbert took a walk with her two year old son and noticed the clothesline from The Party Salon and Pub straying onto their property.  She then spoke with one of the Canary Bay bar girls and asked her to remove it.  Mr. Hansen, hearing the request became upset and came out from his bar, starting an argument.  The argument rapidly escalated and Mr. Hansen attacked Mrs. Philbert.  Mrs. Philbert, with her baby still in her arms began calling out to her husband for help.

As soon as Mr. Philbert heard the raised voices outside and saw Mr.Hansen attacking his wife, he rushed from the kitchen, armed with a knife. He intervened in the attack, stabbed Mr. Hansen five times then ran back into the bar, with bar girls having witnessed the whole incident. Neither Mr. Philbert nor his wife attempted to escape, but waited to surrender themselves to the police.  Mr. Philbert was duly taken into custody and will be charged with causing bodily injury with a knife.

Crazy town crazy people.  Be sure when you visit Pattaya you’re very careful what you do with your dirty laundry.

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Pattaya is often thought of as the place to go for cheap booze, cheap sex and to meet ladyboys, but there is another side to Pattaya that is not often mentioned. I’m talking about the music scene that continues to grow each year. One driving force to this is the Pattaya Music Festival which is the largest festival in Thailand and draws as many as

Pattaya is actually a perfect venue thanks to the beach location, large number of hotels, proximity to Bangkok and of course the party atmosphere that this resort town has. Of course the Pattaya Music Festival has led to many smaller festivals choosing Pattaya as their home. One such is the 3^rd annual Dance Anthems Summer Splash being held this year on Saturday March 8^th at the Water Park located on Jomtien Beach.

This year is planned to be bigger than ever and in addition to the music there are plans for a swimwear fashion show, live dancers, firedancers and the great water park slides and pools to enjoy. The party starts at 17:00 with music and visuals being provided by Graham Gold, Chris Samba, Darren Mac, Billy V, Tony Hughes, Live Percussions by Num T-Bone and Visuals by Que VJ.

If you’re in the area why not head down and enjoy some great food and music, chill out by the pool and take in the festivities.

If you are wondering where to stay why not check out some of the packages that Agoda.com has to offer right here .

• Location: Water Park, Jomtien Beach, Pattaya
• Date: March 8^th, 2008
• Time: 17:00-02:00
• Tickets: 300 baht in advance or 400 baht at the door (includes 2 drinks)

Want FREE tickets? BangkokRecorder is sponsoring a contest where they are giving away 6 pairs of tickets to the Dance Anthems Summer Splash. Simply send them an email to rec at bangkokrecorder.com with your name and mobile number to be entered.

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It’s well known that Bangkok is one of the top destinations for sex tourists. Along with nearby Pattaya sex travelers from around the globe come to Bangkok for sex, to live their fantasies and to have a good time in general.

Recently I found an article in The Nation that is reporting a panel has been established by the Thailand Labour Ministry to develop protection schemes for the independent workers in Thailands go-go bars and other nighttime service venues. The panel was created per the request from Empower Foundation which works for the rights of women in the sex industry.

Since Thailand has a very long standing history and tradition of prostitution providing protection and services for the Thai girls involved makes perfect sense. I don’t think trying to change the cultural mindset would be very successful, so prostitution in Thailand is not very likely to disappear anytime soon.

Currently social security plans and laws about standard wages don’t cover sex workers, but it could make the business much better for the thousands of poor Thai girls who enter it because they feel they have little other viable alternatives. Additionally, new laws could provide a registration system and allow for better healthcare and standard AIDS testing and certification for the myriad of sex workers in Bangkok and Thailand in general. This would improve conditions not only for the girls, but for their customers as well.

I’m not one to make moral judgements. Prostitution is the oldest known profession for a very good reason and as long as we can keep it safe for all parties I see no reason not to let consenting adults do whatever they like. I do believe that the government has some responsibility in keeping these girls safe and healthy so a plan like this would be beneficial.

I’m not holding my breath however since the comment made by the Thai Labour Ministry was that they are investigating the issue and that authorities have already encouraged the service venues (ie the go-go bars) to provide basic welfare for the girls. And I think that is as far as this will go.

The Thai government provides very little in the way of welfare programs now for it’s citizens and I don’t think that they are going to start with the sex workers. It doesn’t make sense for them politically.

In addition, Thai’s are very good at ignoring those things they don’t want to see and to hiding things that put them in a bad light lest they lose face. Prostitution in Thailand falls into this category I think and as soon as possible will be put back in the darkness where Thai’s don’t discuss it even though it is all around them.

Finally, this is a very long standing and complex situation. There are so many people involved and even if unacknowledged I think the sex industry in Thailand is accepted. Too change things at this point would affect some very rich and powerful people in Bangkok and that is why nothing will change. I can’t be sure, but I would be willing to bet that these people are the friends of the very politicians who would be making the new laws. They will privately lobby against this and nothing will change.

Just my two cents.

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