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By
Michael J. Darton
Pattaya guys: Pong, Ooo, & Derek
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Click on the link for a handy PDF version of our February 2008 Thailand travel feature!
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The beautiful beach resort of Pattaya is just two-hour drive from Bangkok. Buses are a cheap and convenient way to get to Pattaya, and they leave from Bangkok's Ekkamai Station, accessible by
the Sky Train or taxi. The bus costs just a few dollars. But if you prefer to have an express and private ride, take a private car or taxi, about $40 U.S., one way.
Endless shopping centers, markets, food stalls, and massage shops operate along the main street, which is opposite the long stretch of beach. And a whole gay zone is thriving, filled to the
brim with go-go bars and go-go boys, international restaurants, cabaret bars with piano players and sultry singers, massage shops, a gym and sauna, as well as hotels and guesthouses.
Accommodations
Ambiance Hotel (325/89 Pattayaland Soi 3; +66-0-38-424-099 or 0-38-425-145) is run by the well-respected and hardworking Jim Lumsden. The hotel is premium-class, with
rooms and suites to suit all. Their suites offer balconies overlooking the street. There's a bar and restaurant as well as nicely-equipped gym with an adjoining sauna, Boyz Sauna Gym
(325/93 Pattayaland Soi 3).
Le Cafe Royale (325/102-109 Pattayaland Soi 3; +66-0-38-423-515) is a well-run hotel in the heart of the action, featuring a restaurant and piano bar. The rooms
are all clean and well-appointed, and range in price from basic to luxurious.
Nightlife and dining
You'll feel instantly at home at Dick's Cafe Jomtien (413/129 Jomtien Complex, Tappraya Road; Dicks.cafe.com). The staff is relaxed, and you can waste hours here chatting to locals and
international travelers. You're sure to see some eye-candy, too.
Boyz Boyz Boyz (325/89 Pattayaland Soi 3) offers a cabaret that will tease, tempt, and tantalize you. Get your seat early, as each night before midnight the crowds gather for a show that
has a hot range of men. Feel comfortable to sit and watch without hassle, or you can elect to enjoy some "close-up" action.
New Orleans Restaurant (Soi Pattayaland 2) lives up to its name, and offers Creole and Cajun cuisine, along with tasty steak and ribs. Their baby-back ribs with a lashing of Cajun sauce
are mouth-watering. There are Thai options, too, and the ambience and service are first-rate.
Property and real estate
If you fall in love with (or in!) Pattaya and want to stay, you can find your dream property with the help of McInnes Corporation (194/18-21 Pattaya Klang Road). Jery Jeritza can share his knowledge and help you find a beach-front condo for a good price. Buying property in another culture is complicated, but McInnes can guide
you through all the arrangements.
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