For visiting Koh Larn (Pattaya) you will have to pay?

Pattaya city authorities are considering the possibility of charging fees for visiting Koh Larn island, which is located a few kilometers from the coastline of the famous resort. In recent years, the number of tourists to Koh Larn has increased significantly. As a result, the island began to have problems with the removal and disposal of garbage: utilities simply can not keep the island clean. In addition, the island’s sewerage system and water supply system also need major repairs, for which new sources of funding must be found. Therefore, public discussions on charging fees for visiting the island are becoming more frequent, and the fee for visiting Koh Larn can be introduced as early as this year. Continue reading

New train from Bangkok to Pattaya and Sattahip

In Thailand, a new train route was launched, connecting the capital of Bangkok and a popular resort on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand – Pattaya. The main goal of such a railway route is to stimulate domestic tourism in the country. At the same time the route ends not in Pattaya, but approximately 30 kilometers to the south – in the city of Sattahip. By the way, it is in the Sattahip area that there are popular beaches with white sand, clear water and a beautiful coastline, where tourists from Pattaya come every year. And it is in the Sattahip area that the famous “military beach” or “Beach of the dancing girl” and Utapao International Airport are located.

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Max Hotel Pattaya – location, how to get, overview

Max Hotel in Pattaya is classified as a city hotel of this resort. This budget 2-star hotel is located in the central part of the city and offers a good level of comfort at a good price. In other words, this hotel is ideal for overnight stays and safe storage your baggage, while you spend most of the day outside the hotel. In this small review of the Max Hotel in Pattaya, I will share my experience of living in it, talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the Max Hotel in Pattaya, information about the cost of living and hotel services. Continue reading

Krabi live webcams (Thailand) – Top-10

With the help of live webcams Krabi, which are located in the most interesting places of the province, you can see in real time the main attractions of this region – both natural and man-made. Krabi is often called the most beautiful province in Thailand, and there are good reasons for this. The country has many beautiful beaches with white sand and emerald sea water. But the high cliffs on the beaches and in the water are located mainly in the province of Krabi. It is these cliffs that make the landscapes of Krabi resorts unique and memorable and they are depicted on tourist postcards and leaflets in Thailand. Continue reading

Penny’s Resort (Koh Chang) – overview and feedback

Although Penny’s Resort has a category of only 2 stars, this is a very good place to stay on Koh Chang and this hotel is in reality much better than some 3 and 4 star hotels on this island. On this page you will find a detailed review of Penny’s Resort and my review of this hotel after staying there. I will try to give an objective assessment of this hotel and designate all of its advantages and disadvantages so that you know: this hotel is suitable for you or it is better to search for another hotel in Koh Chang. Continue reading

Cannabis can be legalized in Thailand

At the end of October 2018, the NLA (National Legislative Assembly) announced at a special press conference a strategy for the legalization of marijuana in Thailand, which should be held before the end of this year. The final decision on legalization has not yet been made, but active consultations are currently underway with the Ministry of Public Health to close this issue before the New Year. It should be immediately noted that we are talking about the legalization of medical marijuana, but even such an approach is interesting for several reasons, not only for Thai citizens, but also for guests of the Kingdom. Continue reading