Stories from Thailand
People, places, and everyday life—from Pattaya to the road beyond. Browse the latest stories or search the archive.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Quarter Phloen Chit by UHG – Perfect Hotel for a U.S. Embassy Appointment
Read the story ↗: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Quarter Phloen Chit by UHG – Perfect Hotel for a U.S. Embassy AppointmentWe recently stayed at The Quarter Phloen Chit by UHG and honestly couldn’t have picked a better hotel for our trip to…
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From Frustration to Relocation: Why Some Men Are Leaving Western Dating Culture
Read the story ↗: From Frustration to Relocation: Why Some Men Are Leaving Western Dating CultureAfter years of frustration with dating in the United States, Tommy Thompson decided to leave. The American expat, now living in Pattaya,…
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Why Pattaya Still Attracts Foreigners Despite Rising Costs
Read the story ↗: Why Pattaya Still Attracts Foreigners Despite Rising CostsPattaya has long been one of Thailand’s most popular destinations for retirees, expatriates, and long-term foreign visitors. Although housing, transportation, and tourism-related…
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Leaving Houston Behind for a New Life in Pattaya
Read the story ↗: Leaving Houston Behind for a New Life in PattayaThe streets of Pattaya were still alive well past midnight. Motorbikes moved through traffic, music drifted from open-air bars, and groups of…
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Pattaya Nightlife Slows as Tourist Arrivals Weaken
Read the story ↗: Pattaya Nightlife Slows as Tourist Arrivals WeakenPattaya’s nightlife industry is slowing as weaker tourist arrivals reduce foot traffic in major entertainment areas and cut into the income of…
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Discussion 2: Starting Your Journalism Blog
Read the story ↗: Discussion 2: Starting Your Journalism BlogMost people think Thailand is all beaches, cheap food, and picture-perfect sunsets. And yeah… that’s part of it. But there’s a whole…