Naklua travel guide and discussion

C. NITAN Coffee's Tale Nakluea Branch (NITAN Nakluea) The famous cafe has opened a new branch in Nakluea, located in the Again Pattaya project, right opposite Terminal 21 Pattaya and near the Dolphin Roundabout in North Pattaya. ⭐️ This branch debuts with a super cool concept that perfectly preserves its signature fantasy and fairy tale vibes. ✨ Decor: The cafe features a Mystical Pirate Theme. With 2 floors, it is divided into a nicely air-conditioned indoor zone and a breezy, chill outdoor zone. 🍹☕️🍳 Food Menu: The focus is on all-day breakfast & lunch, homemade pastries, and specialty coffee. They offer a wide selection of premium coffee beans, matching the exceptional quality of their main branch. ⭐️ Evening Specials: When evening falls, you can enjoy the self-serve craft beer taps while a DJ or live music sets the mood for a fun night out. 🕰 Open daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM. For coffee and general drinks, open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. 📍 Location: Inside the Again Pattaya project along Pattaya-Nakluea Road (diagonally opposite Terminal 21 Pattaya). 🚙 Parking: Free and convenient parking is available within the project area.

#underratedspots Underrated spot in Pattaya? The Sanctuary of Truth might be one of the most underrated attractions worth discussing. 🏛️✨ While many travellers visit Pattaya for beaches, nightlife, and entertainment, this incredible wooden masterpiece offers a completely different experience. Every detail of the structure is filled with traditional craftsmanship, intricate carvings, and cultural stories that make it feel like stepping into another world. But here’s the question: is The Sanctuary of Truth truly a hidden gem, or is it already too popular to be called underrated? 🤔 Some travellers say it is a must-visit place that shows the beauty of Thai art and architecture, while others feel the entrance fee and time needed may not be worth it. Have you visited before? Would you recommend it to friends, or do you think Pattaya has better attractions? Share your thoughts below! 👇

🦐 Naklua: A Fish Paradise Where Everything Comes to Life If you're in Pattaya and still buying shrimp at the supermarket, change your route immediately! Today I'm renting out a location where the seafood isn't just fresh, but literally "straight from the ocean." 🌊 Why visit Naklua Market? The selection is incredible: Huge tiger prawns, lobsters the size of your hand, crabs, shellfish of all kinds, cuttlefish, and, of course, the freshest fish. Local prices: This is a local market, so prices here are 2-3 times lower than in the tourist restaurants on Beach Road. Interactive: You pick out the fish while they're still swimming, and in 20 minutes you'll have them ready to eat. 👨🍳 Main feature: Buy and cook! To the right of the market entrance (and beyond it, closer to the park) are dozens of grill stalls. For a symbolic 20-30 baht per kilogram, you can: Grill everything over charcoal. Boil it in spices. Steam it. Life hack: Grab your prepared food and head to the nearby Lan Pho Public Park. There, you can rent a mat for 20 baht, sit on the grass under the palm trees overlooking the bay, and have the best picnic of your life. 🧺🥂 📍 Useful info: Where: North Pattaya, Naklua area (easily accessible by blue tuk-tuk for 10 baht). When: Best time to arrive is between 8:00 and 10:00 AM – the largest selection. Leftovers tend to be available in the evening (after 5:00 PM), but you can negotiate a good discount. What to bring: Wet wipes (peeling shrimp is a dirty job) and cold drinks.

If you’re craving something icy-cool and suuuper delish in Pattaya, you HAVE to check out Galato at Bazi & Leckerle! This spot is an absolute hidden gem—it's actually a German restaurant serving up seriously tasty gelato. Combo vibes? All-in! The portions are huge (one scoop = happiness overload) and the flavors are legit. I went for the Italian Stracciatella, and trust me—it was sooo good! Creamy, chocolatey bits in every bite? YES PLEASE! 🍫 You’ll find Bazi & Leckerle at 278/14 Moo 5, Naklua Rd, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Pattaya. They’re usually open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, but maybe double check before you go just to be sure! If you’re hunting for somewhere chill to beat the Pattaya heat or just want a sweet treat after your meal (they do classic German food, too), this place hits different. So next time you’re buzzing around Pattaya, drop by and treat yourself—your taste buds will thank you! 😉🍦

🌴🥥 Forget the noise of motorcycles and rows of crowded sunbeds. Here, time seems to slow down. Bamboo Beach is a place where the jungle meets the sea, and instead of fancy clubs, you'll find a cozy bamboo café. Why should you visit? Shade and comfort: Trees grow almost right by the water, so you can relax without needing umbrellas. Island vibe: Wooden swings, hammocks, and the sound of waves. It feels like you're on Koh Phangan, not in a bustling city. Cuisine: They serve amazing Som Tam and seafood at very reasonable prices. 📍 Located in the Naklua area (Naklua Soi 16). You need to walk through a small jungle and descend to the sea. If you're looking for zen in Pattaya, this is the place to be. Save the location before it gets too crowded! ✨

My recent visit to The Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya was an unforgettable experience! I’d rate its inclusion on Trip.com’s "Best Things to Do" list as a solid 4 out of 5—the unique blend of breathtaking architecture and rich culture definitely impressed me. 🌅 The attraction’s grand wooden structure and intricate carvings left me in awe—not just for their beauty, but for the cultural stories they tell. This is a place where every corner offers a new perspective on craftsmanship and Thai heritage, making it a perfect spot for both sightseeing and learning. Whether you choose to visit during the day or evening, the experience remains magical. A practical tip: If it’s a sunny day, make sure to bring a hat or umbrella to stay comfortable while you explore. The location and operating hours are accurate, so planning your trip is hassle-free! Highly recommend this as a must-see for anyone visiting Pattaya. #tripbest #tripbest _reviewer

#tripbestfreeaccommodation ▪︎ Address - 207 Moo 5, Pattaya-Naklua Road Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi ⏰️ Check-in: 2:00 PM, Check-out: 12:00 PM 💰 Starting price: 1,400 THB per room (2 guests) (Prices vary depending on the season) ▪︎ Atmosphere/Location - Garden Sea View Resort Beachfront accommodation with a private beach Shady atmosphere with lots of trees Beautiful view overlooking the Sanctuary of Truth On the left, very close Beautiful, clear water Good breakfast, clean rooms Large, clean swimming pool, I really like it Separate pools for children and adults ▪︎ Highlights - If you're looking for beachfront accommodation, this is the place to be. Walk out of the lobby through the large swimming pool and walk straight into the ocean. In the evening, you can sit and watch the sunset. The accommodation has wooden chairs set up on the beach. 》Interior: Spacious rooms Choose a view of the Sanctuary of Truth. Comfortable beds, spacious and clean bathrooms. Drinking water is provided. There are many types of accommodation to choose from. 》Outside: The accommodation area Very spacious. The building we stayed in was the check-in building. There's a large swimming pool in front of the building. It offers views of the sea and the Sanctuary of Truth. 》Breakfast is good, with a wide selection. For dinner, there's a beachfront bar where you can chill. 》The accommodation is close to tourist attractions, such as Mini Siam, the Sanctuary of Truth, and the Pattaya Elephant Village. ▪︎ Rating - 10/10 #HotelReview #PattayaHotelReview #PrivateBeach #PattayaBeachAccommodation #gardenseaviewresort #Pattaya #gardenseaviewresortpattaya

Before visiting Pattaya, I always imagined it as a city of beaches, sunshine, and lively nightlife. But the Sanctuary of Truth showed me a completely different side of this seaside city. Standing by the sea, the Sanctuary of Truth looks like a huge wooden castle. Its pointed roofs and detailed carvings immediately caught my attention. Almost every part of the building—its walls, pillars, doors, and roofs—is covered with sculptures of people, gods, animals, and flowers. What impressed me most was that the sanctuary is still being worked on. During my visit, I could see craftsmen carving and repairing the wooden sculptures. The sound of their tools and the smell of wood made the whole place feel alive, as if the building were still growing. Inside, sunlight passes through the wooden structure while the sea breeze enters the hall. Looking up at the layers of wooden beams and sculptures, I felt very small beneath such an amazing creation. The carvings are not only beautiful decorations. They also represent ideas about life, family, nature, spirituality, and the relationship between humans and the world. This made the Sanctuary of Truth feel more meaningful than an ordinary tourist attraction. After walking around, I stood by the sea and looked back at the magnificent wooden building. With the blue ocean behind it, the view was peaceful and unforgettable. For me, the Sanctuary of Truth was one of the most memorable places in Pattaya. It showed me a quieter, more artistic, and thoughtful side of the city.

#TravelChat Porthipa Hoi Jo, Pattaya Branch A famous Hoi Jo restaurant in Chonburi. The shop is decorated in bright colors, cutely decorated, and has beautiful spots for taking photos and checking in. In addition to Hoi Jo, they also serve cold drinks, including soft drinks and sodas. Stop by and check in for a refreshing drink! Location: Sawang Fa Road, Na Kluea, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province Open daily from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM

#ChonburiTravel Been there Share to stories 🚙Take a trip to find a secret in Na Kluea area. There is a viewpoint of old boats near Baan Sukhawadi. 🏖️This secret beach is accessed via Wat Khao Chong Lom. The lane goes all the way to the sea. You will see the shrine of Prince of Chumphon and Buddha statues. There will be a large wrecked fishing boat. You can watch the beautiful sunset. You can see the Sanctuary of Truth and near Baan Sukhawadi. 💙💙💙 #Been there sharetostories #Seaside #Na Kluea Beach #Sanctuary of Truth #Baan Sukhawadi

#Beautiful pool accommodation Graden Seaview Resort Pattaya is a beautiful resort located on the beach. In addition to being located on the beach, the swimming pool is also very beautiful and very large. There is a waterfall and a separate children's pool. You can bring your children to play in the water. There are different depths, ranging from shallow water to 1.8 meters. People who can't swim like us like it very much. We can choose to play in an area not exceeding 1.5 meters. There are many rooms to choose from. You can also see the Sanctuary of Truth. The resort is spacious, has many trees, is very shady, and has a good, chill atmosphere. You must stay there once. 💸Starting price 1,000 baht 📍Location: North Pattaya, Na Kluea Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province #Follow the life of a little girl #Accommodation by the sea #Pattaya attractions #Life is addicted to reviewing trips

#Places to visit near Bangkok #Places to visit in Pattaya #Seaside restaurant #This summer you have to play in the water Bamboo Beach A secret restaurant by the sea in Pattaya, located in Soi Naklua 16, Pattaya. The entrance to the restaurant may look a bit eerie, but once you enter the restaurant, the view is very good. The location is very good. The restaurant is right next to the sea, you can walk to play in the water and then continue eating. The restaurant is decorated with bamboo, just like the name suggests. There are many seats, bamboo tables, in pavilions, under trees, by the sea. You can choose as you like. Come at 5 pm, there are not many people yet. You can still choose a good seat. While waiting for the food, you can walk along the beach. The view is beautiful, the beach is clean. Coming during the day should be suitable for playing in the water. Location: Soi Naklua 16, Pattaya, Bang Lamung, Chonburi Opening hours: 10.00 - 23.00 hrs.

🧉 Come to Pattaya and find something to eat by the sea, in a chill and refreshing way. And the restaurant that we will go to eat is right on the beach. This beach is called "Pattaya's Secret Beach". 🍷 Uncle Don's Kitchen is a beachfront restaurant where you can sit and chill by the beach, look at the sea, feel the cool breeze, and eat delicious and fresh seafood at an affordable price. Let me emphasize that it is not expensive and the service is friendly. The staffs are very good at providing service. The chefs are lovely. Uncle Don is also lovely and friendly. Whether serving or doing something near the customers, all the staffs will be attentive and careful, even more than the service staff in the hotel. It feels like eating on a private beach. The service is like being at the restaurant level. 🍳 From asking Uncle Don's restaurant, which is Uncle Don himself, he said that before, no one came to eat. But during the past Covid, the crisis was really an opportunity. There were many reviewers from Trip.Com and other places to help promote the restaurant. From a secret beach in Pattaya, it is no longer a secret. Uncle is very happy. Sales are better, but the quality is still fresh and clean as usual. I have eaten and I would like to confirm it again. It's like throwing fish from the sea into a pan or freshly fried shrimp. No ice was added for sure, it was really fresh. 🍹 The beautiful smoothie lady was also very lovely and kind. She blended the smoothie very finely and it was so smooth on the tongue. Some shops in the mall don't blend as finely as this lady's shop. You can contact her and ask for more information. She was really lovely and kind. She was very accommodating and indulged us in everything, whether it was asking to take a photo or chatting or interviewing us. She answered everything. So we went all out with both food and drinks. At first, we planned to eat a little bit, but the menu we ordered wasn't small at all, haha. Here are the menus: 🎀 Menu we ordered: 🦀 Seafood fried rice (medium size) The taste was good. The rice was loose and not soggy. It was even more delicious when eaten with chili fish sauce. 🦐 Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts. 🦞 Fried shrimp with plum sauce was delicious. 🐥 Tom kha kai was very delicious. 🍤 Shrimp panang curry was quite unusual. I usually only eat pork panang curry. The taste is okay. 🍛 Salt-roasted shrimp is delicious. 📍 Soi Na Kluea 18, Pattaya-Nakluea Road, Na Kluea Subdistrict 📌 Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, Pattaya City 20150 🚗 You have to park your car at Soi Na Kluea 18 and walk to the shop along the beach. ☎️ 091-736-4985 ⏰ Open: 09.00 - 20.00 hrs. 💰 100-200 baht per person #Central Region Team #Waiting for the day to depart #Family trip #Good atmosphere #Secondary city tour #Travel in Thailand #Travel in Thailand #Tourism #Secret restaurant #Sea #Beautiful sea #Pattaya #Pattaya attractions #Thailand #Missing nature #Pattaya beach #pattayabeach #pattaya

It's a really delicious boat noodle. There are many menus. There are also many a la carte dishes to choose from. The price is around 50-60 baht per plate. As for the boat noodles, there are small bowls for 18 baht and special for 30 baht. The small bowls at this shop, if you eat two small bowls, it's equivalent to one normal bowl. The taste is well-rounded. When eating, I didn't add any additional seasonings, but the chili that was already prepared was very spicy. This shop is quite crowded. When I went, it was during the day. There were a lot of people. The shop owner couldn't manage the queue. I had to wait in front of the shop for a while. But when I got a table, the staff recommended the menu. They were friendly and provided good service. There were free desserts such as grass jelly and bread. You can serve yourself. 🧸 P. Prateep Boat Noodles, Na Kluea Branch https://maps.app.goo.gl/N3PayNYbRfF2Cona8?g_st=il #BoatNoodles #NaKluea #Pattaya #PattayaRestaurant #RecommendDeliciousRestaurant

Ice nee, a newly opened air-conditioned cafe located on Na Kluea Road, beautifully decorated in a seaside style. Delicious food, reasonable prices. There are many menus to choose from, both savory, sweet and drinks. The highlight menu is Bingsu 79-109 baht + add toppings for tens ⏰ Open-Close 10.00-20.30 Closed every Tuesday Location: On Na Kluea Road, between Soi Na Kluea 13-15, next to TMB Bank Parking: You can park in front of the shop or on the side of the road. 🚗

Na Kluea Beach is a small sandy beach that juts out into the sea. There are trees in the background of the vast sea and tall buildings of accommodations in North Pattaya. This beach has a nice feel for walking because there are not many people. There are trees and large rocks. It is a beautiful place to take pictures. Especially during this time, the water in Pattaya is very clear. At this point, the water is clean and clear. Tourists can go down to play in the water. Some people come to have a picnic and sit by the sea. The atmosphere is very chill. #Sea#Thailand

Thai street food is renowned for its riot of flavors, but uncontrolled experimentation with Asian street food can turn a vacation into a long-term stagnation. We'll explore five dishes and street food categories that require extra caution, as well as criteria for finding safe locations. ⚠️ CULINARY DELIGHT BLACKLIST FOR BEGINNERS: 1. "Dancing Shrimp" (Kung Tent) ! What's the danger: Live small lake shrimp, seasoned with lime, herbs, and chili just before serving. * Risk: Raw, uncooked freshwater product is a major source of dangerous bacteria and parasites for an unaccustomed body. 2. Bloody Clams (Hoi Kraeng) ! What's the danger: Popular shellfish, traditionally blanched in boiling water for only 20-30 seconds. * Risk: The shellfish remains practically raw inside. If stored incorrectly, the seafood quickly accumulates toxins. 3. Som Tam Salad with Raw Crab (Som Tam Pu Pla Ra) ! What's dangerous: A classic papaya salad with fermented fish and small raw, salted crabs. * Risk: Salting does not kill pathogens, and in tropical heat, the ingredients spoil within hours. 4. Shish kebabs and seafood from individual stalls ! What's dangerous: Carts parked in the sun, far from large markets and rivers with clean water. * Risk: Lack of portable refrigerators. Vendors often re-fry yesterday's produce, masking the smell of spoiled meat with an abundance of hot sauce. 5. Sliced ​​fruit on melting ice ! What's dangerous: Cooked watermelons, mangoes, and pineapples laid out on open ice blocks. · Risk: Street vendors often use industrial ice for cooling, transported in dusty trucks. Knives and cutting boards on the street are rarely sanitized. 🛡️ 3 RULES FOR SAFE GASTRO-TOURISM: · Queue indicator: Buy food only from stalls with a heavy flow of locals (Thais). High turnover guarantees the freshness of ingredients. · Temperature control: Choose dishes that are deep-fried or simmered in front of you. · Official markets: Try street food at organized night markets (Jomtien Night Market, Runway 88) or look for establishments with Trip.Best and Michelin Guide awards. #streetfood #thaicuisine #pattaya #safetyinthai #touristtips #nightmarket #tripmoments

Pho Nomsod 🥛✨ A popular late-night milk and dessert shop in the Naklua area of ​​North Pattaya (near Lan Pho Market). It has a cozy, minimalist vibe, perfect for taking beautiful photos and chilling late into the night. Must-try menu items: 🧋 Thai Tea Slushy / Iced Thai Tea: Rich, creamy, authentic Southern Thai tea, not overly sweet. 🥛 Hot Fresh Milk: Fragrant, smooth, naturally delicious, and very comforting. 🍞 Steamed Bread with Pandan Custard: Soft and chewy bread. Sweet and fragrant custard, just right. 🧀 Thai Tea/Chocolate Toast: Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, buttery, topped with plenty of ice cream. 🏡 Atmosphere: Cute decor, warm tones, like hanging out at a friend's house. Clean, perfect for chatting with friends. 💰 Price: Affordable and budget-friendly (average 100-250 baht/person). 🚗 Convenience: Easy to get to, parking available. ⏰ Opening Hours: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Open daily) #Pattaya #PattayaReview

We've stayed in the Naklua area of ​​northern Pattaya three times now, and we really like it 🏠 It's quiet, peaceful, and serene. Yes, services and food are a little more expensive, but it's not a big deal 🤝 Last time, it seemed like there were a lot more Russian-speaking tourists, but the area hasn't changed much. There are plenty of hotels and condos nearby, and the night market is small, but it's gotten significantly bigger in two years. What we like is Wongamat Beach. No offense, but I think it's the best beach in Pattaya. The water is clean, there are no boats, and marine activities are minimal. The beach itself is always full, there are sun loungers (100 baht per lounger), massages, coconuts, and snacks. I definitely recommend staying in this area 💯 #nakluanorth #wongamatbeach

The night at the Pattaya Music Festival was filled with excitement from the very beginning. Amidst the music echoing through the crowd and the passionate cheers, I can never forget the moment I came face-to-face with PIXXIE, the Thai idol group I had wanted to see for a very long time. Seeing the stage I had only seen on screen unfold right before my eyes was so overwhelming it felt unreal, and the live performance was even more charming than I had heard. With the energy of the venue added to their clear and addictive melodies, every moment was filled with happiness. It was a night where I surrendered my body to the music and completely immersed myself in that moment. It was even more precious to be able to create such a special memory in Thailand. It was a truly happy time. You will immediately understand why so many people love them once you listen to them. I highly recommend giving them a listen! PIXXIE - whatever, too cute I love the song #SoutheastAsiaTravel #BangkokTravel #Pattaya #ThaiSinger #PIXXIE

Today, Taew’s journey introduces a spa and café. This is Ozen House SPA & Café, located in Pattaya Naklua, right across from Bamboo Beach. The establishment is a white house, as the name suggests, Ozen House. It stands out prominently. From the outside, it looks like a house, but inside, it’s actually a spa with a café where you can sit and relax. Surrounded by trees, the atmosphere is very cozy. For those who love spas and cafés, this place is perfect. Highly recommended!

Pattaya Naklua Seafood Market is truly the spot for an aquatic feast—this place has everything a seafood lover dreams of! 🦐🦑 If you're in Pattaya, trust me, you NEED to stop by. Every time I visit, it's first on my list! This local gem is packed with live and super fresh seafood. You can haggle with the vendors to score some wallet-friendly deals (bargaining is basically a sport here 😜). Major tip: go early for the best selection! Once you’ve made your catch, most nearby restaurants will happily cook up your seafood haul just the way you like it—talk about a 5-star DIY dinner! SOOO good! Heads up: the market floor is usually wet and a little slippery, so don’t forget to watch your step. Flip-flops are a vibe but stay steady! Basics you gotta know: Location: Naklua Seafood Market, Naklua Rd, Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, Thailand Opening Hours: Daily 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM This place is foodie heaven and a must-add to your Pattaya itinerary. Get ready for a seafood party you won’t forget! 🐟🐚🛒

🔆 Morning Calm Pattaya 🔆 A newly opened beachfront cafe in Pattaya with amazing vibes! Great atmosphere, perfect for chilling out. Good drinks at reasonable prices. If you're looking for a peaceful spot to enjoy the sea view, stop by! 📍Morning Calm Pattaya https://maps.app.goo.gl/LMfmEYRPtMscof4X6?g_st=ipc 🚗 Parking available in the soi (alley) or on the street. Location: Soi opposite Bangkok Bank, Naklua. 🏠 Opening Hours: Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Closed Wednesdays) Sat-Sun: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM ☎️ 061-4599293 #hiddencafe #pattayacafe #pattayabreakfast #KhunNaiAndTheDriver #PattayaTravel #PattayaCafe #NewPattayaCafe #morningcalmpattaya #PattayaBeachfrontCafe

#PattayaTrip 🌴 Introducing a quiet seaside park in Pattaya. It's not crowded, allowing you to truly enjoy the sea breeze. The atmosphere is great, with plenty of trees and shade. 🍃 “Chalerm Phra Kiat Na Kluea Public Park” 🪨 It seems the municipality has renovated this area, making it a nice place to stroll and exercise. There are exercise equipment, and walking/cycling paths. There's also parking available for visitors. If you want to experience Pattaya in a different atmosphere, this is the place to go. 📍Location: Pattaya, Na Kluea Road, Na Kluea, 20150, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi #ChalermPhraKiatNaKlueaPublicPark #NaKluea #NorthPattaya #PattayaTrip #Pattaya #PattayaAttractions #PattayaReview #Chonburi #ChonburiTravel #ChonburiAttractions

🎉 Come join us at the Na Kluea Walking Street Food Festival! Taste the best local delicacies, check out the old town, enjoy delicious food, stroll around, and experience the charm of this lively market. Lots of food and activities await you! 🎯 The event takes place every Saturday and Sunday, from December 20-21, 2025, to January 24-25, 2026. A full 6 weeks! #AnnieTakesYouToEatAndTravel #RecommendedRestaurants #SecretLocation #Thailand #PattayaTravel #Pattaya #NaKlua #NaKluaWalkingStreetFoodFestival

Pattaya revisited and cheers #travel #beachlife #staycation #pattaya

We've been in Pattaya for a few days now. Our first hotel was very budget-friendly: a spacious superior room on the third floor cost 13,700 baht for 28 days, which is about 32,000 rubles. Despite the low price, the hotel is very decent. It has everything you need: a pool, breakfast, air conditioning, and a large balcony. The maids smiled pleasantly and were willing to accommodate us in any way. The only drawback was a poorly functioning TV. Even the lack of an elevator and the steep stairs weren't as scary as they initially seemed. We noticed that we slept very well; we practically didn't wake up at night and spent a long time in bed in the morning. The bed linen was very nice. But then again, that's the case with every hotel. The local guests are all foreigners, and you can't hear Russian spoken. Every morning, you meet them by the pool, they smile, chat about their own little matters, and try to talk to us. It's a shame I don't understand them when I'm sober... This hotel is like my parents' dacha, where distant relatives I've never met before have gathered. I didn't even want to leave. When we come to Thailand, my wife and I try not to stay in one place, but to travel. And not only around the country, but also around Pattaya itself. We book hotels in different parts of the city, and sometimes in a month, which is our typical stay, we can change five or six hotels. A friend of ours from Murmansk once stayed in Pattaya in his villa; we left our suitcases with him and traveled light. This kind of vacation was discovered for us thanks to one meeting... In Pattaya, on Jomtien, in 2012, we met some young guys from Tver. Two very sociable couples, doctors. We somehow got along easily. They're about 10 years younger than us, but they've traveled half the world. One day, they offered us a flight from Bangkok to Singapore for a couple of days. It was unexpected, but we agreed. The guys' plan was this: We'd book plane tickets to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, with a transit flight through Singapore, and then from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok. This would give us two transit countries, allowing us to stay visa-free for up to 72 hours. We booked hotels there for that time. And it all worked out. And it was surprisingly cheap. On local low-cost airlines, a plane ticket to Singapore cost the same as a taxi from Sheremetyevo Airport to central Moscow – a couple of thousand rubles. In our case, 2,000 baht per person. Other legs were even cheaper – around 700-800 baht. Back when the ruble was worth its weight in gold and the baht was equal to the ruble, Russians had far more leisure options than they do now. Time has passed, and over the 20 years we've been coming here, prices within Thailand haven't changed at all, and in some places they've even gotten lower. But for us, due to the weakening ruble, prices have almost tripled. I'm not being modest; vacationing here is still affordable for many of our compatriots, perhaps even more affordable than on our Black Sea coast. So, the time spent with these guys on this unforgettable adventure, which requires a separate story, changed our entire understanding of vacations in this country. And Tanya and I have been everywhere since that meeting: we flew to Hong Kong for a week, then to Macau—the Asian Las Vegas with its huge casinos; to Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam for a few days; and to Cambodia. We rented a car and traveled from Pattaya across the country to Phuket, staying at colorful local hotels along the way. We flew to Koh Samui, then took a ferry and bus to Sumarthani, and then a passenger train to Bangkok. And I can say that each time I visit this country, I find something new, an unexplored adventure. For me, Thailand is like the North. You have to accept it or not. Those who accept it are drawn in. I want to return again and again. When I talk to people visiting Murmansk for the first time, some are fascinated by the polar day or polar night, the unpredictable weather, the nature, the northern lights, the people... Others are disappointed with these same things, thinking it's nothing special – just another day, just another people. A waste of time and money. The same is true for Thailand. Some people are irritated by unfamiliar smells, local food, puns on the roads, loud music, the constant partying, women who look like men and vice versa, the less-than-clean sea in the city center, and the general local flavor. We fell in love with it all and can't imagine life without it, and by the time we leave, we're already missing it...

🥣Recommended Local Seafood Restaurant Ao Naklua Seafood Restaurant This popular seafood restaurant in Pattaya is located in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, near the bridge in the fishing village. It's known for its fresh seafood, authentic Thai flavors, and reasonable prices. Recommended Dishes: Squid Stir-fried in Black Sauce Fried Sea Bass with Fish Sauce Grilled Scallops with Butter