See if a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa is available.

@Sha *****

Pattaya wouldn't be my first choice for a long term stay, but it's great for a week or so. And good place to explore Thailand's Eastern Coastal Area. There are many options to consider near Pattaya. Na Jomtien, Hauy Yai, Ban Amphur, Bangsaray, Rayong, Sattahip... All of these are less than an hour from Pattaya, and less than 2 hours from Bangkok. Just 30 minutes outside of Pattaya, you can find peaceful places, ok beaches, nice local markets, local restaurants.... Yet, you're still close enough to Pattaya for the malls, shopping, medical facilities, movies, concerts, Muay Thai, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, trip to Koh Larn or Koh Samet, and yes the occasional night out.

@Steve *********

Just offering practical advice. I wouldn't advise someone to do something illegal, even if it may not be enforced all the time.

@Steve *********

If you wish to avoid paying police at traffic stop, you need IDL, easily obtained pre-trip at any AAA location in US.

@Myron *********

Unfortunately, this is maybe 40% of the electorate in the USA. And the horrible nonsense you see on his profile, is what they see as political commentary. Welcome to MAGA and trump's America. It's even worse to live with these clowns. Hopefully, we will keep trump out of the presidency, or it will be even worse.

@Frank *********

I disagree. If you don't like a question, why not just keep scrolling.

Was all this bashing and insults, really necessary. SMDH.

Try using your cellphone. When I occasionally had problems with Thai sites, it would work better on my cellphone versus laptop.

Don't know how good or bad it is financial. Just not the type of business I would care to be in. Would one open a "girlie bar" or strip club in their own country?

What I don't understand, is why so many guys retire to Thailand and open "girly bars?" My karma debt is already high enough.