Pattaya travel articles and features
There's more to Pattaya than the beach
We frequently post a new travel article on Pattaya and the surrounds for additional reading. Find out more, on everything from beaches to diving and nearby attractions...
Pattaya travel articles
Pattaya International Bed Race
The 2012 Pattaya International Bed Race takes place on January 29 and promised to be a riot of family fun as boisterous tourists, expats and locals compete to be the fasted man-on-mattress in the Kingdom while raising cash for charity...more
Pattaya nightlife etiquette
Everyone wants to let their hair down while on holiday, but even in sultry Pattaya there are customs and rules of etiquette for those who are heading out on the town...more
Read Thai script in just 25 hours!
An ingenious new Read Rapid Thai seminar comes to Pattaya this month which guarantees you will be able to read Thai script within just 25 hours - and it really works!...more
Visa runs from Pattaya
Most long-term visitors or expats living in Pattaya have to go through the three-monthy burden of a visa run to the border, and we've got the complete guide here depending on your personal immigration requirements...more
Best international restaurants
Pattaya has long been one of Thailand's favourite holiday spots and the wealth of expats that choose to settle here long term have brought with them a wide taste in international cuisine with authentic restaurants offering the best food from all over the globe...more
Pattaya's unfair reputation for crime
Pattaya has become known as the 'wild west' of Thailand filled with sex, drugs and criminal gangs, but this reputation is somewhat unreflective of the naked truth...more
Top Pattaya festivals
Pattaya is a great place for a party and there are countless religious and secular celebrations where people can let their hair down while enjoying that unique Thai culture...more
Visiting Koh Chang from Pattaya
Pattaya may be difficult to resist with its heady blend of rachous nightlife and top draw hospitality, but Koh Chang is a popular eco-tourism getaway and only four hours journey...more
Best Pattaya golf courses
Pattaya has an awesome array of place to swing a club and ever more golf clubs are being launched all the time. Check out our brief guide to some of the best around... more
Pattaya excursions
Where to head when you've some spare time and want to explore a little farther afield from Thailand's number one beach resort town…more
Yellow Submarine
Get up close and personal with some of the Thai Gulf's most mesmerizing ocean life without even getting your toes wet…more
Pattaya district
Where to head outside the main tourist hotspots and what's on offer there…more
Pattaya amusements
The best of Pattaya's numerous theme parks, from crocs and elephants to water slides and kids attractions…more
Beginners’ guide to Thailand’s political deadlock
Security and stability in Thailand has become tense following the assets seizure verdict against former Prime Minister, Thaksin. Here’s the back story on this explosive issue…more
Pattaya Festivals
Guide to the diverse religious and cultural festivals of Thailand's premier resort destination…more
Tips for Pattaya
Local hints for what to do and to avoid when staying in the Thai resort town of Pattaya…more
Golf weekends
Thinking of spending a weekend on Pattaya’s greens and fairways? Here’s the low-down on the many courses in the area…more
Pattaya’s cultural side
Culture? Pattaya! You’ll be surprised. Behind the beaches and girlie bars, this popular coastal playground has some great sightseeing…more
Pattaya’s best bars
You’re here for the beer and girls, right? Here’s the low-down on where to find the best quality of both and enjoy your evenings in Pattaya at the best bars…more
Pattaya shopping guide
What to do during the day when the beach is crowded, and you’ve got money left over from the night before? Go shopping, of course…more
Pattaya’s 24 hour tailors
A three piece suit isn’t exactly what you pack into a vacation suitcase, but get measured up for custom tailoring in Pattaya and save a great deal…more
‘Guest-friendly’ hotels
What happens when you come back to your hotel with an unregistered guest? Here’s a list of those who don’t kick up a fuss…more
Hitting the go gos
First-timer to Pattaya and looking for some naughty nightlife? Here’s how it all works; we tell it like it is, read on…more
Pattaya’s animal attractions
There’s plenty for the kids to do in Pattaya and the list is full of animal attractions. Here’s the full choice for (human) families to mingle with…more
Guide to golfing here
Bring your clubs for a weekend golfing away from Bangkok, or hire some at one of the dozen local courses that offer great value for 18 holes; here’s the low-down…more
Pattaya for kids
There’s more to Pattaya than its nightlife; in fact, its multiple family attractions make it fun for kids, too…more
Great hotels for $60 or less
We’ve found you 10 recommended Pattaya hotels within a budget of $60 a night; here’s our tips…more
Pattaya’s earliest GI tourists
It all started out in the Vietnam War era when GIs came to Pattaya for some R&R; we look back on history…more
The best of Thailand
Here’s the shortlist of the Bangkok Post’s nine-month quest to find Thailand’s top nine tourist attractions…more
Tailored suits to order
Fancy a three-piece suit with silk shirts and ties for $200 in less than 24 hours? Pattaya’s tailors are waiting to measure you up... more
Bangkok stopover
Pattaya is close enough to Bangkok to spend a weekend or stopover en-route to or from Pattaya; here’s what to see and do... more
Songkran Splash
Join in the world’s biggest water fight as Thailand gets drenched for four days in April. There’s no doubt about it, you’re going to get wet... more
Expat’s guide to Pattaya
New to Pattaya? Here are a few pointers for future expats planning on living in Pattaya... more
Golfing in Pattaya
Fancy a round; of golf that is? Pattaya has Thailand’s best selection and tourists can rent and play for very affordable prices; here’s how... more
Take a dive course
Have a few days to spare? Why not get qualified with your PADI; it’s one of the cheapest and most pleasant places to take a dive course... more
Shows in Pattaya
From transvestite cabarets, to tiger zoos, crocodile shows and cultural extravaganzas, it’s all happening in Pattaya... more
The King and Thai
You can’t miss it; December 5th marks the birthday of Thailand’s much loved King. Just why is he so popular among his subjects... more
A day in Pattaya
There’s plenty to keep you busy in a single day in Pattaya, with amusement and leisure options for the whole family... more
finding a girl 101
Looking for a companion in Pattaya? Here’s the low-down on how it all works, where to look and how much the go-gos will cost you... more
Great beach daytrips
Escape the bedlam of Pattaya city to seek out some lovely offshore islands, beaches and nearby attractions... more
Pattaya wining & dining
Spending the night in Pattaya can be raunchy or refined; either way, there are plenty of options for getting out... more
Gay guide to Pattaya
Join the crowd in Thailand’s most liberated city for a fun night out among the city’s campest corners... more
Pattaya in 10 easy moves - recommended attractions
A local insider suggestion of 10 fun, rewarding activities and sights in Pattaya. Make the most of your visit with this handy guide.... more
