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Are there services for guiding newcomers around Pattaya?

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Apr 28, 2025
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Miles **********
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Just received my DTV I arrive on 1 May headed direct to pattaya, would anyone like to show a newbie around are there services for this ? I’m gud for a beer or 10 shots
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A newcomer with a DTV visa arriving in Pattaya is seeking guidance on nightlife and local exploration. The community responds with mixed humor and advice, suggesting exploring independently, commenting on the nature of tourism in Pattaya, and offering alternative suggestions like staying in Jomtien.
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Martin ********
And this is why Thailand is being spoilt. People like this 😌
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Tom *******
Stay in Jomtien rather than Pattaya

A bit less crazy
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Richard **********
Just use common sense. Enjoy!
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Jesper *******
The joy of traveling is to explore new places and make discovery you don't need ppl to guide you on pattaya bars....just go in and spend some money
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Alan **********
Been here 14 years love it
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Jo **********
you got a DTV without knowing the place? that very strange
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Dany ********
another quality tourist incomming 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️
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Aneek *****
@Dany *******
 says a ‘nomads’ … quality recognises quality eh? 😅
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Dany ********
@Aneek ****
 what do you mean? i am not straight off into the sex tourism in pattaya 🤣 and i am not cheap charly. or what do you think a „nomad“ is???
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Aneek *****
@Dany *******
 don’t really care tbh. 🤷 you made the judgment on the poor guy … so I guess you’re an expert too. Lol.
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Dany ********
@Aneek ****
 „headed directly to Pattaya“. that doesnt give any good guy vibes, you know? 🤣 why would you go straight to pattaya? that seedy place.
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A.c. ***********
"headed direct to pattaya" - there's your first mistake!
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Bob **********
Didn’t know drinking classes were part of the DTV
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