FLOWER-POWER
by RoyJava
In Hippie-time it was used to grant flowers to anyone you loved. Flower-power still is hot and, in Holland you'll find flower-stalls all over. In Thailand these stalls are for the locals to buy flowers for their altars, shrines and places special dedicated to their beloved ones. The Indonesian Bali island is well-known for this tradition. The garland ornaments are named "Phuang Malai" by the Thais. Literally that is "Jasmine Garland".
Garlands are also for good luck and worn at birthdays, weddings, graduations (festivals). Not only the Thais though tourists do buy these beautliful flowers, too. Maybe to feel the power symbolically concealed in the colours, the smells, the kind of flower and the special together tied ornament flowers. Probably sooner to surprise their new sweetheart. I love this special floriculture ...
Famous disco
by Pimilan about Marine disco
Marine bar disco is still one or the most know disco in Pattaya. Of course it's not the center point as it was on the 80-90 s. The closed time is like many other disco depending on the police control. Hollywood on the south or X'zyte on Sai 3 are also well know. Only money is required to go in this disco
An Oasis in Hell
by MJB123 about Starbuck's
In my search for something redeemable in Pattaya I saw it.....that familiar Green Mermaid logo with, could it be? YES... PATTAYA has a Starbucks!!! Scenically located on the street by the Siam Gulf it has two floors. Don't want to enjoy your frappacino while watching 70 year old men with their 20 year old Thai girlfriends (yeah right "girlfriends", that's it) walking down the street--go to the second floor. Cafe mocha skim grande. Seriously, seeing this place I finally knew what the cold and scared surviviors of "The Titanic" felt like in the lifeboats back in 1912 when the "Carpathia" came to rescue them.
The Beach
by filipdebont
If you stay in a beach-resort, it is normal if you go to the beach.
I do not like to lie in the sun for hours. I do prefer to sit in the shade and enjoy a cold drink, eat some of the fresh fruits the beach vendors sell.
I also like to swim in the sea, however, I believe Pattaya beach is not the best place to do this, as the water is very polluted by the many boats, and there is also the danger of the very fast jetski's who race along the shore (sometimes). There for it is better to Jomtein Beach.
Santuary of Truth
by GibJoe
The sanctuary of truth was started to be constructed in 1980 and it is completely constructed in wood. The highest point is just over 100m and every part of the Santuary of Truth is carved. It is a magnificent work of art! The entrance fee is 500 bahts. Have a look at the photos.
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Food stalls in Jomtien
Karen Hilltribe, North Thailand
Skyscrapers in Pattaya
Pattaya Bus Station to Bangkok
