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Here you go
Pattaya entry
Vacay duration : 10 September 2015-12 September 2015
Currency : Thai bhat
Flown to Suvarnambhumi Airport by MAS Airlines
things to know about Pattaya
1. Pattaya also known as city of sex, so embrace yourself gentlemen!
2. Those escort thai girls/shemale will only offer their services to dear bachelor who pass by them, and for family,
no need to worried because they don't even bother you. They focusing on single/men group only.
no need to worried because they don't even bother you. They focusing on single/men group only.
3. Halal foods easy to find in here
4. They have so many street foods can be choose on, banana pancake is one of our favorite. must try!
1st day - 10 September 2015
Depart by MAS Airline at 15:15
and reached Suvarnabhumi Airport at 16:20
Car rental via sixt.com cost at THB 1886 for 3D2N itinerary
and we get awesome-tip top condition of Toyota vios for our vacation
in website they did mentioned "car included driver", don't get confused with the statement
it actually means "drive by yourself!" where we also have the same think as well
we assume we get one local driver but actually NOT!
you have to pay extra for it
The most Chellenging part on the first day
1. Lost in Suvarnabhumi Airport, the signage so damn confusing!
2. Unable to understand thailish, they rarely speak english
3. Searching for Thai traveller sim pack,
we got one but don't know how to activate since instruction all in thai language.
4. Self-driving from Bangkok to Pattaya with no gps,
100% depending on confusing signage, and we made it!
5. and finally enjoy with flawless tiffany, thanks @tiffanysshowpattaya .
What a day and it's awesome!
Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport by car takes 1 hours and half
reached Tiffany hall sharp on 7:30 PM
we bought the show tickets online and cost at THB 2000
"Tiffany's Show Pattaya is the Original Transvestite Cabaret Show in Pattaya, Thailand
and is now in its 40th year. Originating as a one-man show performed for friends on
New Year' Eve in 1974, Tiffany's Show Pattaya is a household word in Thailand
and Asia as well as around the world. From its inception, Tiffany's Show Pattaya has grown
into A Spectacular World Class Show visited by audiences from all corners of the world.
Tiffany's Show Pattaya was voted number 4 in the TOP TEN BEST SHOWS
to see around the world." - www.tiffany-show.co.th
they looks just like princess, from far!
Take tiffany photos are free
but to take photo with tiffany is chargeable
at first we do not know either, they ask us "do you want to take picture"
so we say "yes! why not" cos we thought it was free
but it is NOT!
after photo session they ask us THB 100/person
oh my! this is how they make extra money.
end the tiffany session at 9:00PM
next, moved to hotel check-in
we booked hotel tru online via trivago.com
Serenotel Pattaya Beach Front is where we are going to stay for 2 nights
cost at RM 334 in total
this is the best and affordable hotel in Pattaya!
"Pattaya is a town on Thailand’s eastern Gulf coast known for a wild nightlife scene
that attracts international visitors, weekenders from Bangkok and expats.
A quiet fishing village as recently as the 1960s, it’s now lined with resort hotels,
high-rise condos and a large seaside mall.
Jet-skiing and parasailing are popular activities at Pattaya's busy beaches." - Wikipedia
2nd day - 11 September 2015
Pattaya beach view from our room
On our way to Koh-larn islands
Must visit islands they said
so here we are!
you can choose to go by speed boat or ferry
we choose ferry instead, cheap and okay
only THB30/person - one way
and free for infant
"Ko Lan (Thai: เกาะล้าน, pronounced [kɔ̀ʔ láːn]) is one of the eastern seaboard islands of Thailand.
Ko Lan lies 7.5 km from the nearest shore, Pattaya.
"Ko Lan" is the name of the island in the Royal Thai General System of Transcription.
It is also known as "Koh Larn". Ko Lan is the largest of the "near islands", off south Pattaya.
It is at the southeast end of the Bay of Bangkok, on the east side of the Gulf of Siam.
Administratively Ko Lan belongs to the Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chonburi Province." - wikipedia
there are so many things you can do such as
parasailing, banana boat, jet ski, swimming in tropical waters, motorbike riding,
bicycle riding, and etc
since we reached here at 1:00 PM and the temperatures was crazily hot!
hence we prefer to stay aside and feel the sea breeze rather do the beach activities
for us, Koh Larn islands not to pretty as they said
the water was not crystal clear green as they mentioned
just like normal beach with activities
Here the seafoods and Thai cuisine which eatable by us.
the prawn and squid grill with somtam
asked to make it less spicy for the somtam, but still the spiciness crazy!
not a regular spicy but the very very spicy dishes
all cost at THB390
Elephant ride in Thailand is a must!
kalau tak, tak Thai-lah. eheks
Elephant ride in Pattaya was so expensive since there only one place known as "elephant village"
so they can marked up the price kaw-kaw on visitor especially dear foreigners
Elephant ride includes
1. Elephant riding
2. Land rover adventure
3. Visiting thai silk house
4. Fruits buffet
and cost at 1200B per person
we have to give tips forcely by the elephant "driver" at 100B per person
and bought handmade frame with our picture on it as the souvenir at 300B
Total cost : THB2900
Elephant ride momento.
Thai silk house visiting
Fruits buffet!
So that is it!
we spent almost 2 hours in here
nothing much but great experience gained.
Reach hotel at 6PM
and rushingly to the hotel infinity pool
Self-rejuvenate after all the adventures day
pool by the Pattaya beach
3rd day - 12 September 2015
Today is the last day we in Pattaya
and today is the day for us to treasure their ancient culture
So let's!
First Wat (Temple) visiting in Pattaya
"Wat Pho Samphan is a monastery in Thailand,
situated between Laem Khwan and Laem Hin Khong.
Wat Pho Samphan is located between Tha Thiap Ruea Na Kluea,
Ao So No O and Rongphayaban Krung Thep Phatthaya.
Landmarks in the area include Tha Thiap Ruea Na Kluea, Ao So No O and Ao Pho Bai.
Wat Pho Samphan is located nearby to Witthayalai Saraphat Chang Chon Bu ri,
Rongrian Mueang Phatthaya Kao and Rongrian Pho Samphan Phitthayakhan." - aroundguides.com
The-must-visit in Pattaya!
and the most ancient part of Thailand
it was 100% made from wood and it was awesome!
Cost at THB 500/person
start the journey with farm animals visiting
you can feed the goats freely
they provided milk, grass and various goat foods but u need to pay for it
not so expensive, only cost you THB 30 per food
"The Sanctuary of Truth is a gigantic wooden construction which covers the area
of more than two rais. The top point of the building is about 105 meters high.
It was constructed to withstand the wind and sunshine on the seashore at
Rachvate Cape, Tumbon Naklea, Amphur Banglamung, Chon Buri Province.
The building was constructed according to ancient Thai ingenuity and every square inch of
the building is covered with wooden carve sculpture.
The purposes of decoration with wooden carve sculptures are to use art and culture
as the reflection of Ancient Vision of Earth, Ancient Knowledge, and Eastern Philosophy.
With in this complex, visitors will understand Ancient Life, Human Responsibility,
Basic Thought, Cycle of living, Life Relationship with Universe and Common Goal of Life
toward Utopia." - www.sanctuaryoftruth.com
Chilling around with ice-cream and fresh juice after almost 2 hours of adventurous
finally reached Suvarnambhumi Airport at 4:00PM
handover the rental car and rushing to the Airport train
and now we heading to Bangkok!
See u guys so soon in my Bangkok entry
till then
XOXO
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