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FAHTHAI
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HITTING
THE HEADLINES
For a taste of the more,
shall we say, 'colouful' side
of Pattaya, you should
grab a copy of the
Pattaya
News
daily newspaper.
(Some of the headlines
will make your eyes roll in
their sockets.)
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KNOW THE
NUMBER
10 – the number of
English-language papers,
magazines and radio
stations in Pattaya
3 _
WINE CELLAR
This is the place to go if
you’re after a specific wine
label, but it’s just as great
for dining-in and enjoying
the company of friends.
Open Monday-Saturday
from 9am-10pm.
(Naklua Rd, Soi 12)
COUNTRY
CODE
+66
EXCHANGE
RATE
THB30 = US$1
FREQUENCY
1 flight per day
from Phuket, 1
flight per day
from Samui
CULTURE SPOTS
More than just a
pleasuredome,
Pattaya has lots of
cultural gems, too
W O R D U P
Top 3
insider
travel tips
Rest Your Head
WAVE
An art deco-inspired, four-
storey boutique hotel situated
on the beachfront, Wave stands
out on the strip thanks to its
sea-blue exterior and the hot-
pink Cadillac in the driveway.
The poolside Cabana Bar is a
lively night-time party spot.
(Beach Rd, near Soi 10)
THAI GARDEN RESORT
This is a long-established, well-
run operation in north Pattaya.
It’s reasonably priced, has a
friendly crowd, a nice pool and
a pub, the Moon River, with live
music. The restaurant is highly
recommended.
(thaigarden.com)
Top Tables
THE SPORTSMAN
Offering British-style pub grub
in a cosy atmosphere right in
the centre of town, this place is
famous for its Sunday Carvery,
a long-time hit with local
carnivores.
(Soi 13, South Pattaya)
I-ROVERS
Many places lay claim to having
the best English breakfast in
town, but this place – formerly
known as Irish Rovers – is
the consensus favourite. And
the price is unbeatable. The
THB99 English breakfast is a
trencherman’s delight, cooked
to perfection.
(the-irish-rovers.com)
Bottoms Up
LUCIFER’S DISKO
Though it stays open until late,
the memorably named Lucifer’s
Disko tends to draw more
punters in the early evening. A
band performs in the section
of the place nearest the street,
while the dancing goes on in
the disco out back, which is
separated by a short walk.
(Walking St, South Pattaya)
LEGENDS POOL & SPORTS
Despite the presence of 11 pool
tables, a darts area and 17 TVs,
the centrepiece of this bar is a
massive “10-ball” surrounded
by a stainless-steel bar counter.
It’s an eye-catcher.
(Corner of
Pattaya Klang and Third Rd)
Pattaya
TEXT: DUNCAN STEARN
