@Dave *****

you’re welcome. Enjoy!

Cheers.

@Dave *****

I didn’t want to assume you were going there for that reason 😉.

I suggest you stay somewhere away from the craziness, if you’re a light sleeper.

The 10฿ trucks will take you to pretty much any area you need to go. It’s not hard to catch on how they operate.

Lots like to stay at Areca Lodge. It’s in a great location. Look up towards Soi Buakhao area.

@Dave *****

I’ve been there many times.

The season I say to use the filter in Agoda is, it lets YOU decide the perfect area.

All you’re going to get for answers on here is everyone and their mother’s opinion.

We all chose locations that will meet our person needs.

There are many reasons to go to Pattaya. Without knowing yours, it’s hard to give advice as to where to stay.

Large a/c bus from Ekkamai 131฿ or you can book a taxi which is approximately 1200-1500฿ and takes about the same amount of time, 2-2.5 hours depending on traffic.

I suggest you use Agoda for looking at or booking a hotel. You can use the filter option to pick and choose what options you want/require. I’d say you won’t have to worry about the hot water as almost every rental there will have it.

If you haven’t been there before, I would say 5-7 days to get the feel of the whole of Pattaya. If you’re going to party and drink only, a couple of days would do. If you get bored, jump on a boat over to Koh Larn for the day or stay a hour there.

@Adam *******

yes, you are correct.

Remember, you’re only allowed two land border crossing in a calendar year.

A visa run or a border bounce? Two totally different things.

I’ve used Thai visa service multiple times. Both a visa run to Laos and border bounces to Cambodia.

I highly recommend them as they have been great the 10 or so times I’ve used them. All the information you need is on their website.

@Mike *****

no worries. I’d be better off if I was living in Pattaya.

@Mike *****

I need one that’s based in Bangkok.

@Paul *******

like I’ve mentioned above. They are no longer dealing with Non-O based on being married to a Thai.

I was told to contact them next month. They are suppose to start dealing with that visa again soon.

@Phil *****

I’ll contact them and see what they have to say. I appreciate it, thanks.