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Pattaya Smart City: Beach Road Infrastructure Overhaul Begins
City Hall unveils a 500 million THB plan to modernize waterfront access and telecom cabling by Q4 2024.
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Major infrastructure upgrade announced for Pattaya Beach Road — construction begins Q3 2025
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This week in Pattaya
Plan ahead — save dates for markets, shows, and community meetups.
Market17–18 & 24–25 JanNaklua Food Walk #17
Lan Po Naklua Old Market
Classic food-and-culture street at the old Naklua market — fresh seafood, local dishes, and heritage wooden houses.
17–18 & 24–25 Jan
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Local Festival23–25 Jan 2569Pattaya Bay Fishing Competition
Jomtien Beach
Sport-fishing showdown in clear January seas — watch or join anglers competing across Pattaya Bay.
23–25 Jan 2569
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EDMFri–Sun · 19:00Walking Street Weekend
Walking Street, Pattaya
Neon lights, street performers, and bars — pedestrian-only after 19:00 on weekends.
Fri–Sun · 19:00
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Festival25 Feb – 1 MarInternational Kite Festival Pattaya
Central Pattaya (Central Festival)
Giant creative kites fill the sky near Central Festival — family-friendly, weather-dependent showtimes 11:00–18:00.
25 Feb – 1 Mar
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Rentals, vehicles, jobs, and community posts — updated across Pattaya.
Property฿28,000 / mo2BR Sea-View Condo · Jomtien
Jomtien Beach Road · posted 2 hours ago
Fully furnished with pool, gym, and foreign quota available.
12-month lease, two months deposit — view before you transfer.
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Vehicles฿520,000Honda City 2021 · Low mileage
Central Pattaya · posted today
One owner, full dealer service history on file.
Registration transfer ready — inspect and test drive in person.
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Jobs฿18,000–22,000Front Desk · 4-Star Hotel
North Pattaya · posted yesterday
English required; Thai language skills are a plus.
Work permit support offered for the right candidate.
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CommunityFreeThai–English Language Exchange
Terminal 21 area · posted today
Weekly Saturday meetup — beginners welcome.
First round of coffee on us — RSVP in the post.
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Pattaya Guide
Curated city exploration by local experts.
IslandsIsland Hopping: Koh Larn & Beyond
Ferries from Bali Hai Pier reach Koh Larn in 30–45 minutes — check morning and last return times.
Tien and Samae beaches are calmer; Nual suits snorkeling on clear days.
Rent a golf cart or book a glass-bottom boat if you want to circle the island in one day.
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Street foodStreet Food: Best Local Eats
Thepprasit Night Market fires up weekends with seafood grills, live music, and late snacks.
Soi Buakhao and Naklua markets are budget-friendly — agree prices before seafood by weight.
Carry cash for stalls; peak hours 18:00–21:00 — go earlier for shorter queues.
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BeachesPattaya Beaches: Jomtien to Wongamat
Pattaya Beach and Walking Street south end suit first-time visitors and evening strolls.
Jomtien offers calmer water and family zones; Dongtan is popular with local crowds.
Wongamat and Naklua north beaches pair well with Sanctuary of Truth and seafood lunch.
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Hidden gemsHidden Spots Around Pattaya
Mabprachan Lake and hill viewpoints offer quiet mornings away from Beach Road traffic.
Koh Rin and Koh Kram Yai are day-trip snorkel picks with fewer tour boats than Koh Larn.
Bring sun protection and cash — many hidden coves have minimal shade and no card machines.
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Expat life in Pattaya
Visa, healthcare, housing, and safety guides for daily life.
Immigration90-Day Reporting Guide
Long-stay visa holders must report every 90 days — online, by post, or in person at immigration.
Jomtien Immigration is the main office for Pattaya — bring passport, TM.30, and your last receipt.
File before your due date to avoid fines; many condos and agents offer TM.30 help.
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HealthcareHospitals & Clinics
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, Phyathai, and Memorial offer international departments and English-speaking staff.
Emergency: dial 1669 for ambulance; keep insurance card and passport copies ready.
Compare outpatient packages for dental, check-ups, and specialist referrals before choosing a provider.
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HousingRentals & Condos
Jomtien and Pratumnak suit families and long stays; Central Pattaya suits walkable nightlife and transit.
Ask for Chanote title, foreign quota letter, and a clear lease before paying deposit.
Typical 1BR sea-view condos run ฿12,000–35,000/mo depending on building age and facilities.
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SafetyScam Alerts
Watch for jet-ski damage claims, rental deposit traps, and fake property agents on social media.
Never wire money before viewing a unit in person — meet in public and verify IDs.
Report issues to Tourist Police 1155 and keep Pattaya.com verified listings in mind.
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