Pattaya City (2018)

Paaaataaayaaaaaa

I always wonder if Nasi Pattaya has anything to do with this place.. Anyone care to enlighten me?

Pattaya is one of the best beaches outside of bangkok, only a few hours away from the capital, it is one of the most accessible cities. Several long-distance buses depart from Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit), the other being Southern Terminal (Ekamai).  Bus tickets in Thailand are relatively cheap and you’ll get to enjoy the scenery along the way.

Here are some pictures of my trip to Pattaya… Let the pictures do the talking.

Entrance to the bus hub is guarded by security personnels.

Don’t worry about getting lost

The place is well organised and easy to navigate.

Counter 48 near to the first floor exit is where you can purchase tickets to Pattaya

This place is full of Thais and Tourists going to all destinations in Thailand.. as well as to Laos and Cambodia.

Grab some snacks and drinks for your journey..

Left baggage is private-run, use at your own risk.

Cross over to the departure platform to board your bus.. Ask a local or the staff if you’re unsure where.

I would say that the bus is well maintained and comfortable, comparable or even better than some Malaysian buses.

Arrival at Pattay! Read the signboard carefully…

…it isnt even air conditioned?

Remember to check out the return timing to Bangkok, Mochit.

There are also buses to Suvarnabhumi Airport

The Bus that brought us here

Lots of tuk tuk and taxi drivers waiting to ketok you, remember to bargain!

took a motorbike and alight here

Overall first impression of the beach is okay, it is a pretty touristy, long and narrow beach. Otherwise, really convenient to access from the nearby hotels.

I wouldn’t mind spending one afternoon here just people watching and chill

Good holiday vibes at Central Festival Pattaya

Busy streets at night.

This is where you can get cheap facial treatment, unfortunately this mall is almost due for redevelopment

Typical bar scene in the red light district

Spot our local brand

again.. Spot our local brand

Only in Thailand you get to see Ronald doing a wai and at his usual posture.

Other than gogo bars, beer bars, this street is filled with seafood restaurants too.

Muay Thai bar

walking street pattaya

Steps leading to Wat Phra Yai Temple

18 metre tall Buddha

Can’t help it but it does feel like Buddha is really please with his offerings

Buddha Approves.. hahaha

Beautiful sky, it was nearing sunset.

View from Pratumnak Hill is really gorgeous

Excellent view of Pattaya town and the gulf of Thailand

Naval Monument with statue of  Thai Admiral Kromluang Chomphonkhetudomsak credited as the founder of the Royal Thai navy. Many Thais visit here to pray and make merits. You can also offer firecrackers as an utmost respect.

Chance upon another temple at the hilltop, but i didn’t get the name of the temple. Let’s just name it the cat temple.

Haven’t seen more cats in the same compound ever in my life.

Spent like an hour here…

Will i come back again? hmm probably yes for the cheap and worthy facial treatment at mike shopping centre. Not my kind of place (mainly caters to farangs who come for the sex industry), but i really enjoy the vibes and beautiful beaches.