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[CrazyExpat]

If sultry beaches and beautiful water is your bag, then Pattaya is a must see for any visitor of Thailand or the region. The name of the town comes from the Thai for the South West winds that blow in every year to signal the start of the rainy season.

What may amaze the more than one million visitors that descend on Pattaya every year in their carnal quests for sandy beaches and exotic recreation is that the town as we know it did not even exist 40 years ago.

For centuries Pattaya was a tiny fishing village virtually unknown to outsiders where a traditional way of life in the safety of the calm bay. Before the 1960s barely 100 families fished out their meager livings along these pristine waters.

It was the Vietnam War that fueled the forces that would change Pattaya forever. As more and more American soldiers were sent to Southeast Asia, air force and army bases began to spring up nearby.

More often than not these soldiers could not get enough time off during their recreation periods to make the long trip to Bangkok. So they started exploring the Pattaya beaches.

Savvy entrepreneurs soon realized there was a growing market of thirsty and horny soldiers that would pay hard currency to have their appetites satisfied.

The result was an ever-growing stream of bars, hotels, clubs and restaurants that would change this sleepy village into one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world!

Who would have believed 50 years ago that those sleepy fishermen were sitting on what would one day become some of the most valuable tourist real estate is all of Asia?

Because Pattaya is a new city it does not have any of the temples or ancient statues that are the cornerstone of most Thailand tourist experiences. This is truly a place to go when you want to spend your days relaxing on the beach and your nights looking for love.

Most will probably spend our days diving in the crystal clear waters or else lounging on the three main beaches: Pattaya, Jomtien and Wong Prachsan.

All of that is fine and dandy, but at the end of the day what’s the point in bronzing your beautiful body if you are not going to try to get some action with your attraction.


We know that some of the best girls are really boys. If you like your men with boobs on top, north and central Pattaya have what you are looking for. Just be careful many of the transvestite and transsexual shows also attract a straight audience so be sure to ask the cute guys if they are friends of Dorothy before you make your move! These “girls” prove size matters and many of them have huge tittles to satisfy nearly any oral fixation. The Tiffany Show has the most famous transvestite show in Thailand and even hosts an annual transsexual beauty pageant. It opens early at 6:30 p.m. and stays open late

Many tee shirts in Pattaya have the right slogan: Good boys go to Heaven, bad boys go to Pattaya. True to life, Pattaya is a bit of heaven for good boys and bad boys. We can’t wait to see you there with all the other beach goers!

cc ThailandVisa 2009

[Beer Chang]

I live in Pattaya, it's the city that never sleeps, but truth be told the beach is not Pattaya's strong suit.

If you're looking for tropical paradise and love to swim in the ocean go somewhere else.
Thailand has many beautiful islands, some quiet and others with vibrant nightlife.

Phuket and Ko Samui have nightlife similar to Pattaya but on a much smaller scale.

Ko PhanGan is the favorite of backpackers, with a full moon all night rave everymonth.

Pattaya is all about sex with close to 100,000 girls, boys, and ladyboys just dyin to meet ya.
If that's what you're looking for then goforit. If not, skip it.

[Thaimo]

Beer Chang, on 16 September 2009 - 09:04 PM, said:

I live in Pattaya, it's the city that never sleeps

What about a short nap every so often?

I like Pattaya's beaches, the ones in Jomtien and Dongtan. But the beach in the city? I wouldn't walk my dog there.

[lvdkeyes]

I wouldn't swim in Pattaya, Jomtien or Dongtan Beach. There is a ferry that goes to Koh Larn from Bali Hai Pier several times a day. The beaches and water are much cleaner than here in Pattaya. It is a nice day outing to take the ferry early morning and return mid afternoon.

[Beer Chang]

I won't swim in Pattaya, Jomtien or Dongtan either.
Some guys go in but keep their head above water.

Ko Lan is a good day trip but in practice I don't go very often.

[Thaimo]

There are other beaches in the area besides Pattaya. One of my favorites is Sai Khao beach (we jokingly refer to it as Psycho Beach), about 25 kilometers south of Pattaya. It is on a military base. When you enter the base you have to leave some form of ID at the guard box and pick it up as you are leaving. The beach itself is good clean sand and the water is crystal clear. It is very picturesque, surrounded by small mountains. I think it is actually more picturesque than Phuket.

There are plenty of shade trees, picnic tables, beach chair rentals, a small very nice Thai restaurant, places to buy drinks, and even a place to get a Thai massage. Small bungalows are for rent if you want to use one during the day or stay overnight. The restrooms are kept very clean.

The only problem is getting there. You need your own transportation to get there.

[totow]

Beer Chang, on 16 September 2009 - 09:04 PM, said:

Pattaya is all about sex with close to 100,000 girls, boys, and ladyboys just dyin to meet ya.
If that's what you're looking for then goforit. If not, skip it.

That's just what I'm looking for.. Girls that is, not ladyboys..

[lvdkeyes]

Just remember that the bar boys, girls and ladyboys are very street savvy and know how to get your money. Be sure you know what the rules are before you take one off.

[nyoen]

oh... i can't wait to go there.... the beaches like Kuta-Bali too ?

[Beer Chang]

Not like Kuta as there is no surfing scene in Pattaya.

And not like American beaches where you lay out vyour blanket in the sand.

Rather, vendors set up umbrellas that block out the sun and under the umbrellas are beach chairs.
You can order beer and snacks at a nominal price.

[Wino]

nyoen, on 20 September 2009 - 10:40 PM, said:

oh... i can't wait to go there.... the beaches like Kuta-Bali too ?

The beach is not as big as Kuta but the sand is about the same color.

[Beer Chang]

Btw, if using United frequent flyer miles on Star Alliance carriers you can go to Bangkok and Kuta (DPS) for the same amount of miles as just going to Bangkok.

[Wino]

Beer Chang, on 08 October 2009 - 06:33 AM, said:

Btw, if using United frequent flyer miles on Star Alliance carriers you can go to Bangkok and Kuta (DPS) for the same amount of miles as just going to Bangkok.

Wish I were on the Star Alliance, but I am not. Too bad. Another way to fly to Bali would be Air Asia from Bangkok. I have seen sale fares as cheap as $100 roundtrip. Check out their online site at www.airasia.com