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Welcome to Pattaya
 We wish you a Happy New Year
Updates:
December 4th, 2021
Pattaya Mail reports: Pattaya's SHA Plus certified restaurants allowed to sell alcohol effective immediately from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 23:00!
December 19th, 2021
Bangkok Herald: Pattaya’s Nightlife Reopens, Proving Bar Closure Order a Farce
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Emergency Decree
 
On November 26th 2021, the Thai cabinet extended the state of emergency nationwide by two months until the end of January 2022, ostensibly to deal with the local Covid 19 situation.
The extionsion was proposed by the National Security Council (NSC).
The NSC functions as the operations unit of the government's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration and is supervised by Thailand's Prime Minister, Dictator, Songwriter and the man of many words Prayut Chan-o-cha.
This is the 15th extension of the special law.
The government insistes that the extension is necessary to facilitate the swift and integrated implementation of measures to control Covid-19 for the sake of public safety.
This special law was enacted March 26th, 2020, and gives Prayut Chan-o-cha wide-ranging powers, including a ban on large gatherings to prevent anti-government protests.
Warning:
Thailand's 'freedom of speech'
Prachatai English: Broadcasting Commission warns media against covering calls for monarchy reform
Prachatai English: French expat known for political parody deported
Prachatai English: Monarchy supporters vow to drive Amnesty International out of Thailand
Prachatai English: Activists, academics received 'state-sponsored attackers' warnings
Article 19: Thailand: Sedition, lèse-majesté charges against protesters proliferate
Prachatai English: One way in, no way out: a month of travel bans against critical voices
Prachatai English: Academic freedom under attack in Thailand, says new report
Observation
Big Brother is watching you
 Who is a Foreigner?
and has to pay the inflated price(s)
 New Zoning
As of December 1st, 2021
 New Rules
Announced for December 16th
 Please click into the picture to read the latest news from TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand)
Online scams
Be cautious when buying online
As already mentioned, strong price differences can be observed especially in household appliances. Here is a particularly glaring example:
For the very same pasta maker you can pay 373 Baht or 1950 Baht at Lazada or Shopee or you can buy it at Index Living Mall for 2890 Baht.
In any case, this noodle machine is made in China by a company specialising in noodle machines called Yongkang Zongbang Industry And Trade Co. Ltd. When ordered in quantities of 1000 or more, this machine costs less than 10 US dollars.
Good to know:
Mike Baird's Cartoon
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Event Calendar
Sin City wakes up
 Pattaya Mail: Pattaya Music Festival only open to vaccinated fans
     All information is subject to change without notice
Dirty Tap Water again
We celebrate: 1 Year dirty Tap Water!
 For almost a year now, the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has been maltreating at least parts of the population of Naklua, Pattaya and Jomtien with dirty and sometimes foul-smelling tap water.
There is no end in sight, because this phenomenon is not new: the PWA has not been in control of Pattaya's water supply for decades.
As a local or foreign tourist, I would think twice about booking this area as a holiday destination, as this dirty water is not only used for washing clothes, but also for the 'cleaning' of all eating utensils. Your body, and therefore your immune system, also has to deal with this broth on a daily basis.
Our advice:
Stay at home or choose another, cleaner holiday destination!
Jomtien
 During the Covid 19 pandemic, only PattayaSweethearts reports on the A Go-Go and Disco scene in Pattaya
New Cafe & Spa
 A cozy The 7 Cafe & Spa opened on Jomtien Beach Road between Soi 10 and Soi 12.
Naklua
During the Covid 19 pandemic, only PattayaSweethearts reports on the A Go-Go and Disco scene in Pattaya
Fusillo moved
  The well-known Italian restaurant Fusillo has moved from Naklua Road deep into Soi 18 (off Naklua Road) into a beautiful new building.
New Chinese Food Market
 A new Chinese food market will soon open opposite the Aiyara Palace Hotel on Naklua Road.
New Buffet Restaurant
 In our April 2021 publication, we mentioned that a new karaoke & (Thai) pub called BUZZED PATTAYA was being built on Naklua Road on the back (and left) side of the VIP Bar Center (officially known as VIP Center Bar). In the meantime, the management has changed the format and name of the new pub. It is now a buffet restaurant called LOMA.
 Pattaya
During the Covid 19 pandemic, only PattayaSweethearts reports on the A Go-Go and Disco scene in Pattaya
Test the claim!
 Robin Hood at The Avenue on Pattaya 2nd Street claims to have simply the best 99 Baht breakfast.
Tasty Isan Food
 On Pattaya South Road, to the left of Texas Chicken in the premises of the defunct Mae Sri Ruen restaurant, Zaab High has opened a very cosy Isaan food outlet on two floors. Check it out with your girlfriend(s)!
New Bars
 A couple of bars have opened on Pattaya Beach Road, at the entrance to the still-closed Pattaya Beer Garden. The place was known as Siren Bar Complex for many years.
Triumvirate
 Tuk Tuk Kebab has opened a few meters from the South Road / Second Road intersection. The place not only sells (German inspired) kebab, but also pizzas.
Within a few meters, the hungry person is spoiled for choice between three vendors.
New multi-storey car park
 The new Terminal21 multi-storey car park is nearing completion and is due to open shortly.
Once again, the difference between the private sector and politics is drastically demonstrated here:
It took less time to build the entire car park than to lay the cables underground on the few metres of Walking Street.
Soi 7
 Pattaya Soi 7 knocked out by Covid-19. Nevertheless, some bars have been open since 16 December.
 Soi 8, lights go out
 The cozy Osteria Ristorante Al Dente is for sale
 The once popular Subway sandwich outlet at the Eastiny Hotel is empty.
 Rolling Live 3, the rock shed, is practically cleaned out.
 Many more bars, restaurants and shops are for sale on Soi 8. Currently a truly bleak sight.
From Bar to Restaurant
 The former Black Pearl Bar is following a popular trend and reinventing itself as Black Pearl Beer Garden, a restaurant and bar. The venue is located between Central Road and Soi 7 on Pattaya Beach Road.
Beach Bar for rent
 The former Aun Aroi, one of the many abandoned beach bars, is for rent. It is located between Central Road and Soi 7.
If interested, please call 081 614 7737 or 061 878 2941
Cafe La Plage
 Witherspoons Seaview on Pattaya Beach Road was replaced by a Cafe La Plage.
Trending Marijuana
 Pasha's Coffee Cocktail Lounge opened in front of Mike Shopping Mall. Like many other coffee shops, they also sell legal marijuana.
 Tasty Foods
 Nadia's in Soi Bongkot has reopened and serves delicious food as ever.
New Expat Food Outlet
 Fever, Expat Food and Beverages on Soi Bongkot.
Café de Paris
 Tom N Toms left Terminal21 and was replaced by Le Café de Paris
New Food outlets
 The first restaurants have opened in recent days at Xzyte Square, the Sin City's long-heralded new gastronomic metropolis on Pattaya's 3rd Road.
A large shaded open-air Food Court opened a few days ago as did Daiso, a large and beautiful sushi buffet restaurant.
Several restaurants are preparing to open, including Kazuhiro, a Japanese buffet restaurant, and KFC.
Xyte Square offers large parking areas for its customers and nice and clean toilets too.
  For Rent
 The premises of the former Diamond Coffee House & Restaurant on Pattaya South Road are for rent!
If you are interested, please call 090 990 0798.
Announcement
 Soi Buakhaow
During the Covid 19 pandemic, only PattayaSweethearts reports on the A Go-Go and Disco scene in Pattaya
New Wok Express
 Wok Express, located between the Active Street Bar Complex entrance and the Black Snake A Go-Go Club, is reopening its beautiful new and very cozy restaurant.
Red House
 The management of this eye-catching new bar is currently looking for beautiful and bustling ladies for their new bar.
 Stunners Club
 The former Nightingale Bar will 'soon' open as Stunners Club.
Amazon 2
 Directly opposite the apparently successful Witherspoons Café, Amazon is building a new branch in the premises of the former SCB Bank. Obviously, the PTT Group, the licensor of the Amazon coffee shops, cannot stand idly by and watch the success of a competitor.
 The Café just opened on Christmas days.
Facelift
 The Pineapple Restaurant, located to the left of Harry's successful House & Bakery, has gotten a makeover. It is now a nice little meeting place.
Rebirth
  The iconic market in Soi Buakhao is getting a new lease on life on December 5th.
At the new market, all the stalls are covered, but not the paths to the stalls. Unlike its predecessor, which was only open on Tuesdays and Fridays, the new market will delight visitors every day, but only on about half the space.
 Pizza Mama
 Pizza Mama on Soi Buakhao Night Market had to adjust its prices to the new normal. Still a bargain!
The Town opened
 The Town, a new bar & karaoke, opened in the space formerly occupied by Do Drop Inn Bar
The Boss arrives
 Across the street from the former Serenity A Go-Go Club, where Señor Taco liked to serve his Mexican-inspired dishes, the Boss will open a new bar.
 Change of Format
 Following a current trend, Scooters Bar on Soi Buakhao will be transformed into a Scooters Restaurant, but probably only temporarily.
Bargain
 Get a bargain now at Pattaya's hotels!
The definite end
 This was Serenity A Go-Go in Soi Buakhao
Announcement
 Soi 6
During the Covid 19 pandemic, only PattayaSweethearts reports on the A Go-Go and Disco scene in Pattaya
Southern Coffee closed
 Perry Kaffeine opened in the space formerly occupied by a Southern Coffee Shop.
Sweety
 A Sweet Bar is set to open soon in the space formerly occupied by The Clansman Bar, located just inbetween the Nightwish and Play Pen bars.
Breakfast in Soi 6
 Enjoy your breakfast at Queen Victoria Inn and enjoy the calm before the storm.
App on Soi 6?
 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang on Soi 6?
We will keep you up-to-date.
Walking Street
During the Covid 19 pandemic, only PattayaSweethearts reports on the A Go-Go and Disco scene in Pattaya
Doing Drains in 1985
 Doing Drains in 2021
 Hottuna remodeled
 The popular Hottuna Rock Bar was completely redesigned and equipped with new furniture.
 Well, I guess this is it
 The end of Simon Bar Complex ....
We will keep you up-to-date.
A new start?
 Nashaa Disco: Like a phoenix from the ashes?
We will keep you up-to-date.
Mike Baird's Cartoon
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The Fun starts here
Take my one
 Worldwide stupidity
 Still questions?
 Travel in Malaysia
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 Boil the ice
 Before & After
 We never care
 Thailand's People wearing masks
 Eating out
 Size is not always an advantage
 Upside down
 Mike Baird's The Jester
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Amazing Switzerland
Family trip
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Pattaya Tourist Guides
These Tourist Guides were designed by Pattaya's #1 Cartoonist Mike Baird.Please click on the images above to see more and larger copies of his work.
Virus Warnings
Dengue Fever
 While Thailand seems to have the corona virus under control, the situation with dengue fever, another viral disease, is extremely worrying in the Kingdom, especially during the rainy season.
Thailand's Public Health Officials advise people to make sure that there is no standing water around their homes, as this is a breeding ground for mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus.
 Chikungunya
Another dangerous virus in this area is the Chikungunya virus. It is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito.
The most common symptoms of infection are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.
The Chikungunya virus was found for the first time in the Americas on islands in the Caribbean in late 2013.
The virus was imported by infected travellers into new areas such as Thailand.
Currently there is no vaccine for prevention or medication to treat a Chikungunya virus infection.
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by measles virus.
Symptoms usually develop 10–12 days after exposure to an infected person and last 7–10 days. Initial symptoms typically include fever, often greater than 40°C, cough, runny nose, and inflamed eyes. Small white spots may form inside the mouth two or three days after the start of symptoms. A red, flat rash which usually starts on the face and then spreads to the rest of the body typically begins three to five days after the start of symptoms.
Measles is an airborne disease which spreads easily from one person to the next through the coughs and sneezes of infected people.
No specific treatment is available but the measles vaccine is effective at preventing the disease and is exceptionally safe.
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