I've been here almost one year and it is as safe as any city can be. No muggings, strong arm robberies or major crime whatsoever. Thailand (Buddha culture) is completely different from Western disrespect which is the main reason I left the US.
BANGKOK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A former policeman killed 34 people including 22 children in a gun rampage at a daycare centre in eastern Thailand on Thursday, later shooting dead his wife and child at their home before turning his weapon on himself, police said.
Thailand now has the largest wealth gap in the world, according to a recent report by Credit Suisse. The Global Wealth Report and Databook, published in December 2018, showed that the richest 1% in Thailand now controls almost 67% of the country’s wealth.
Corruption is pervasive in Thailand's police force and presents businesses with high risks. Almost four out of five Thai believe most or all of the police to be corrupt (GCB 2017). The security apparatus has a reputation of being the most corrupt institution in the country, partly due to its entanglement in politics and an entrenched patronage system (The Guardian, Nov. 2014). Police impunity is also reported to be a problem
Prostitution in Thailand is illegal.[1][2] However, due to police corruption and an economic reliance on prostitution dating back to the Vietnam War, it remains a significant presence in the country.[3][4] It results from poverty, low levels of education and a lack of employment in rural areas. Prostitutes mostly come from the northeastern (Isan) region of Thailand, from ethnic minorities or from neighbouring countries, especially Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] UNAIDS in 2019 estimated the total population of sex workers in Thailand to be 43,000.[16]
I'm a native Thai, now living in Bangkok. I had been in Pattaya for 6 full years, the city is fascinating with mixed cultures and safe that anyone can stay there. Love my time there a lot.
I found your channel while looking for thailand content🌴 My mom is a native thai but we live in germany🇩🇪my mom grew up in pattaya and we still have a house there…🌆 next month we‘ll be flying there and it’s super special, growing up my family (my parents, my younger brother and me) would go there about every 2-3 years and this time we‘re going with my own little family and parents as well✈️☀️my little girl will be 10 months when we‘re traveling there and it’s also my husbands first time going to thailand🇹🇭we are beyond excited and this video made me even more excited! Thank you for sharing your experience and have a great and safe time traveling🫶🏼
Yes there is a light life option in Pattaya but there are lots of other things to do too. There is an amazing beach, santuary of truth, buddah statues, golfing, sea doo, boating, there is a 10 km bicycle track that you can rent bicycles, amazing night markets, dance clubs, billiards, beer bars, world class shopping centers, and yes the other thing. But I lived in Pattaya for 4 years teaching English. I love it there and it drives me insane when people think of Pattaya and think of only the obvious thing you mentioned before, I am glad you decided to give it a chance and if you ask anyone living there they could tell you a lot of amazing places.
You know, the owner of Nong Nooch Tropical Garden had won the garden competition in RHS Chelsea Flower Show for many years. Pattaya is in Chonburi which is the big city. You can have many activities here. Not just only weed, a-g-go, night life, beaches, islands and sea but also temples, national zoo, biking in the nature along the road at Bang Phra Reservoir, etc. So, you have seen many dinosaurs at garden because there are the place for families and kids as well.
Also worth to visit is Jomtien, village next to Pattaya. We stayed there and found great food markets, nice beach and it is much quieter 👍 And I recommend going to see a really great temple of Big Buddha near the Pattaya sign 👍
So I assumed you were staying at an Airbnb and the owner rented out which normally for long term leases hence property is private for residence only. That's why the security has been asked to check everyone coming in.
yes i think thats the case. its pretty common to do that in complex condo area where security check whos coming in (they have to write report all the car that coming though the gate as well)
My husband and I were in Pattaya City a year ago. My son and daughter in law live there. My daughter in law is Thai. We stay in Pattaya City for a week. We felt it was very safe. Yes, they have a lot of bars but we didn’t go in everyone. We are not that type of people. So don’t listen to everybody. Enjoy yourselves.
Claire, of the Rhett and Claire channel, is surprised that I take such an interest in their channel, however, people who present themselves ❤ endearingly ❤ attract interest and goodwill in equal positive measure. Plus, they also attract curiosity about their travels and travails, in equal measure. Hence, my questions, hey!
First of all, thank you on behalf of all Thai krub. Anyway don't expect too much from us. We are just a small and humble country. Not a "Big Guys" with lots of power hard or soft in the world. We have -- good and bad things, also good and bad people like every places. Expecting too much might leads to disappointment when things don't turn out as good as we expected although they might be OK in their own way.🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭
I have lived in several countries and rate Thailand as the best. The scenery, the food and the people is the best. Thai people are friendly, RESPECTFUL, non violent and always helpful. I never want to return to the west with its crazy politics, disrespectful attitude, violence and greed
Hey guys! Fabulous video! I totally laughed out loud when you tried the Durian fruit. It reminded me of another you tube couple that tried it and had basically the same reaction, although they didn't try the dried version! Wishing you both the best! Take care.
I’d love to visit there. So interesting! Glad you went and ignored what was said about it. You guys are great at proving people wrong about places. My brother and sister in law live in Chang Mai, where she is from. ❤
I have been there so many years back It seems the city is growing. I have the feeling that it is more of a melting pot. Thanks for showing. It is an update for me.
You have to try fried durian. Thai people like fried durian. It's taste like potato chip. crispy , a little bit sweet and salty. ทุเรียนทอด (turian todd)
Hi guys, my husband and I will arrive in Pattaya tomorrow. I want you guys to try fried durian, it has no smell at all and tastes like potato chips. I really like to eat it.👍😋😋
Normally ,there's the daily Thai Cultural Show at the theatre of Nongnooch Botanicak Garden which the admission ticket for the shows is included in the entrance fee. Touristor shoud't miss it!
It’s like saying Soho in London represents the whole of London, of course it doesn’t, even most streets in Soho are certainly not seedy. Nothing like it was in the 1970’80’s. This applies to Pattaya as well!
With durian, you want to try the durian crisps or chips. I promise you they are great. They don't smell at all bad. I personally really dislike all other durian products including freeze dried durian, durian ice-cream, jam etc, don't touch those. The fresh fruit I can eat but am not super fond.
Gday Mandy and Lloyd. Did you have enough of Mexico or just a time for a change n travel elsewhere or bad vibes and a ordinary experience there. Just a tad curious for my future travels abroad. Anyway Happy Travels jetsetters..
I thought that initially also. And yes, it still is the seedy capital of Thailand, but having lived on the East Side of Pattay for 6 months, I can say that the seedy stuff is surrounded by absolute beauty. A great place to live.
Constantly amazes me that so many people think that a city of that size and diversity is just one big seedy red-light district. It has way more to offer than that.
Terrible that Pattaya has such a bad reputation. Every city is what you make of it. Look for trouble, you'll find it. It's a great place and so much more than the reputation of a few party streets.
Corruption is pervasive in Thailand's police force and presents businesses with high risks. Almost four out of five Thai believe most or all of the police to be corrupt (GCB 2017). The security apparatus has a reputation of being the most corrupt institution in the country, partly due to its entanglement in politics and an entrenched patronage system (The Guardian, Nov. 2014). Police impunity is also reported to be a problem
Pattaya is amazing, so much more than girls bars. It seems you guys have won the lotto, you seem to be living well. Fancy massages, restaraunts instead of street food, roof top bars. You guys used to live the cheaper life which we enjoyed watching it seems you are making More money via TH-cam And why would you go to a Indian restaraunt when you are in Thailand. The food looked awful . Durian does smell, but is a delicious fresh fruit. Don't bother with dried.
OVER BUILT....OVER CROWDED....SLUM LOOKING in its old age...had it right 40 years ago....Beach Town with Bars...now a Bar Town with crappy beach....Thai come here to make money but Home is in a Farm town...Foreigners come here either for Sex or all night Bar hops...or a multtitude tourist flash...it was a nice little Town..but every thing they could cram in...jam in...has destroyed the beautiful atmosphere it once had...too many of everything and 80% of the businesses do not seem to turn a profit yet stay open...home of the Bottom Feeders...Vampires....Alcoholics...Mamas Boys...bused in Tourists round the clock by the 10s of thousands...Pattraya...IS....hype and advertizing...becoming a Retirement Home for Old Men...weekend destination for the bored very seedy and hectic and congested...not very Relaxing unless your already a mega city Urbanite....and you thrive on Crowds and Noise and Traffic.....can you find sweet Spots...well ya...keep digging...you will find what you love...its in Pattaya...but the magic atmosphere is gone....its 2024😢
Pattaya gets such a bad rap & I suppose compared to the rest of The Kingdom it can be viewed as justified in some glaringly obvious cases. That said, there's also gems nearby like The Sanctuary of Truth > if into architecture and appreciate all that can be done by hand & wood alone, it's not to be missed > another pachyderm warning unfortunately... rides are offered there 😔
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I've been here almost one year and it is as safe as any city can be. No muggings, strong arm robberies or major crime whatsoever. Thailand (Buddha culture) is completely different from Western disrespect which is the main reason I left the US.
ขอบคุณที่ คุณชอบประเทศไทย 😊🙏🇹🇭
BANGKOK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A former policeman killed 34 people including 22 children in a gun rampage at a daycare centre in eastern Thailand on Thursday, later shooting dead his wife and child at their home before turning his weapon on himself, police said.
Thailand now has the largest wealth gap in the world, according to a recent report by Credit Suisse. The Global Wealth Report and Databook, published in December 2018, showed that the richest 1% in Thailand now controls almost 67% of the country’s wealth.
Corruption is pervasive in Thailand's police force and presents businesses with high risks. Almost four out of five Thai believe most or all of the police to be corrupt (GCB 2017). The security apparatus has a reputation of being the most corrupt institution in the country, partly due to its entanglement in politics and an entrenched patronage system (The Guardian, Nov. 2014). Police impunity is also reported to be a problem
Prostitution in Thailand is illegal.[1][2] However, due to police corruption and an economic reliance on prostitution dating back to the Vietnam War, it remains a significant presence in the country.[3][4] It results from poverty, low levels of education and a lack of employment in rural areas. Prostitutes mostly come from the northeastern (Isan) region of Thailand, from ethnic minorities or from neighbouring countries, especially Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] UNAIDS in 2019 estimated the total population of sex workers in Thailand to be 43,000.[16]
I'm a native Thai, now living in Bangkok. I had been in Pattaya for 6 full years, the city is fascinating with mixed cultures and safe that anyone can stay there. Love my time there a lot.
Pattaya 9.44 Million Visitors. 15 th.The World’s Most Visited Cities. Updated on June 23, 2023
Every city or town in the world is what YOU want to make of it!
Glad you enjoyed Pattaya 👍
I found your channel while looking for thailand content🌴
My mom is a native thai but we live in germany🇩🇪my mom grew up in pattaya and we still have a house there…🌆
next month we‘ll be flying there and it’s super special, growing up my family (my parents, my younger brother and me) would go there about every 2-3 years and this time we‘re going with my own little family and parents as well✈️☀️my little girl will be 10 months when we‘re traveling there and it’s also my husbands first time going to thailand🇹🇭we are beyond excited and this video made me even more excited! Thank you for sharing your experience and have a great and safe time traveling🫶🏼
Yes there is a light life option in Pattaya but there are lots of other things to do too. There is an amazing beach, santuary of truth, buddah statues, golfing, sea doo, boating, there is a 10 km bicycle track that you can rent bicycles, amazing night markets, dance clubs, billiards, beer bars, world class shopping centers, and yes the other thing. But I lived in Pattaya for 4 years teaching English. I love it there and it drives me insane when people think of Pattaya and think of only the obvious thing you mentioned before, I am glad you decided to give it a chance and if you ask anyone living there they could tell you a lot of amazing places.
You know, the owner of Nong Nooch Tropical Garden had won the garden competition in RHS Chelsea Flower Show for many years. Pattaya is in Chonburi which is the big city. You can have many activities here. Not just only weed, a-g-go, night life, beaches, islands and sea but also temples, national zoo, biking in the nature along the road at Bang Phra Reservoir, etc. So, you have seen many dinosaurs at garden because there are the place for families and kids as well.
Never thought Thailand could get better. Then it went green. I love that you embrace and share that with us.
@chriswalk3r legalized marijuana
Pattaya is a fabulous place, and i say this as a family man
I can say the same as a playboy. 😎
Also worth to visit is Jomtien, village next to Pattaya. We stayed there and found great food markets, nice beach and it is much quieter 👍 And I recommend going to see a really great temple of Big Buddha near the Pattaya sign 👍
Nice to see you guys back in Thailand. Enjoy your adventures! Cheers!
So I assumed you were staying at an Airbnb and the owner rented out which normally for long term leases hence property is private for residence only. That's why the security has been asked to check everyone coming in.
yes i think thats the case. its pretty common to do that in complex condo area where security check whos coming in (they have to write report all the car that coming though the gate as well)
My husband and I were in Pattaya City a year ago. My son and daughter in law live there. My daughter in law is Thai. We stay in Pattaya City for a week. We felt it was very safe. Yes, they have a lot of bars but we didn’t go in everyone. We are not that type of people. So don’t listen to everybody. Enjoy yourselves.
Claire, of the Rhett and Claire channel, is surprised that I take such an interest in their channel, however, people who present themselves ❤ endearingly ❤ attract interest and goodwill in equal positive measure. Plus, they also attract curiosity about their travels and travails, in equal measure.
Hence, my questions, hey!
Loved seeing the ins and outs of various places with you two. Very informative!
First of all, thank you on behalf of all Thai krub. Anyway don't expect too much from us. We are just a small and humble country. Not a "Big Guys" with lots of power hard or soft in the world. We have -- good and bad things, also good and bad people like every places. Expecting too much might leads to disappointment when things don't turn out as good as we expected although they might be OK in their own way.🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭
I have lived in several countries and rate Thailand as the best. The scenery, the food and the people is the best. Thai people are friendly, RESPECTFUL, non violent and always helpful. I never want to return to the west with its crazy politics, disrespectful attitude, violence and greed
Pattaya is changing a lot... Curious to see that city in 10 years.
I really respect the fact that you two tried durian. You can’t say that you don’t like it until you try it. Bravo.
Glad you enjoyed my city for the the past 7yrs #GottaLoveThailand 🇹🇭
Central Pattaya is full of energy, the city has everything for everybody and family as well.
I always stay in jomtien. Walking distance from pattaya but much more relaxed.
Hey guys! Fabulous video! I totally laughed out loud when you tried the Durian fruit. It reminded me of another you tube couple that tried it and had basically the same reaction, although they didn't try the dried version! Wishing you both the best! Take care.
In hot weather, I recommend a mini fan, which you can buy at 7/11.💨😌
The rooftop bar looked lovely. Nice to see the other, more positive side of Pattaya.
Jom tien beach , and Phratamnak hill is beautiful place ,too. And Khao cheechan mountain 😊
I’d love to visit there. So interesting! Glad you went and ignored what was said about it. You guys are great at proving people wrong about places. My brother and sister in law live in Chang Mai, where she is from. ❤
Will share on our page to let more people know your TH-cam 🎉
Thanks madam and sir for appreciating karma indian restaurant. Hope to see you again. Sahil khurana owner of karma indian restaurant 😊
Hi Guys, seems to be a bit of an attitude in Pattaya
just keep doing what makes you truly happy. Love from Oz🇦🇺Kisses to Bear🥰🥰🥰
Looking forward to this video Guys! ❤
Jomtien is more relaxed and family orientated enjoy guys..
My resident is in pattaya at pratumnak area , I love pattaya very much , city life , beach , island , fruit plantation , forest , temple
I have been there so many years back It seems the city is growing. I have the feeling that it is more of a melting pot. Thanks for showing. It is an update for me.
You have to try fried durian. Thai people like fried durian. It's taste like potato chip. crispy , a little bit sweet and salty. ทุเรียนทอด (turian todd)
Cute introoooo😉😭😍❤️
Thats a Gulab dessert. My sis in law is Indian she makes them, they are really yum but full of sugar
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Glad you met Claire of Rhett and Claire fame. ❤ They are a darling pair as well.
you guys HAVE to try durian when it’s fresh and cold! it tastes like custard
Subscribed! Hope to see you in Bangkok!
Where were you guys staying in Pataya. The view from your apartment is amazing
Hi guys, my husband and I will arrive in Pattaya tomorrow. I want you guys to try fried durian, it has no smell at all and tastes like potato chips. I really like to eat it.👍😋😋
Love you thailand
คลิปวิดีโอสวยและน่าสนใจ ยินดีและดีใจที่เห็นพวกคุณสนุกและมีความสุขครับ🎉
Pattaya has something for everyone. Between Jomtien/Pattaya its amazing and so cheap. Best bang for your buck in Thailand!
Normally ,there's the daily Thai Cultural Show at the theatre of Nongnooch Botanicak Garden which the admission ticket for the shows is included in the entrance fee. Touristor shoud't miss it!
love your channel
smile Lloyd!
The sweet dish in Indian restaurant is called Gulab Jambu and is made from milk solids
แมนดี้คล้ายไทย
ที่ชอบยิ้ม หัวเราะ
You should stay in the south or north, not Central Pattaya. South - Jomtien Beach, north - Nakluea. Further south, Na Jomtiem is quiet.
Did you miss the sanctuary of truth ! Amazing place ! Good video , everything is in Pattaya , but yes some seedy areas aswell
Get to Murphys pub on the Darkside 🏁☘️🏁☘️🏁☘️
I like pattaya for the gyms and recovery places for fitness fanatics
I am happy when i watch your clip.❤❤❤❤❤
It’s like saying Soho in London represents the whole of London, of course it doesn’t, even most streets in Soho are certainly not seedy. Nothing like it was in the 1970’80’s. This applies to Pattaya as well!
I swear 100% I saw Lloyd yesterday when I was on the back of a motorbike in Hua Hin. Haha
Jomtien Beach is super close, prettier and cleaner IMO
ผมคนไทยไปเที่ยวพัทยาประจำ ไม่ได้เที่ยวเรื่องเพศเลย เพราะไปกับครอบครัว มีอะไรให้เที่ยวเยอะแยะมาก
It was gulab jamun
With durian, you want to try the durian crisps or chips. I promise you they are great. They don't smell at all bad. I personally really dislike all other durian products including freeze dried durian, durian ice-cream, jam etc, don't touch those. The fresh fruit I can eat but am not super fond.
Gday Mandy and Lloyd. Did you have enough of Mexico or just a time for a change n travel elsewhere or bad vibes and a ordinary experience there. Just a tad curious for my future travels abroad. Anyway Happy Travels jetsetters..
You two should try HuaHin. A Bit sleepy but nice markets beaches etc. I’m here now.
I would try it but the prostitutes wont let me leave. 😂
The dessert ball you were given was a gulab jamun. It is verrrry sweet because Indians have a verrrry sweet tooth.
Dude PATTAYA is the redlight capital of Thailand, you knew that obviously before visiting.
Every country has its seedy district.
I thought that initially also. And yes, it still is the seedy capital of Thailand, but having lived on the East Side of Pattay for 6 months, I can say that the seedy stuff is surrounded by absolute beauty. A great place to live.
Constantly amazes me that so many people think that a city of that size and diversity is just one big seedy red-light district. It has way more to offer than that.
Just stay in Jomtien if you want a quieter place.
Have you changed cameras?
How is Bear doing? I miss seeing him.
Me too . Never mention him .
Find it really strange they haven't mentioned him since leaving. Where he is, how he's doing. I watched bcoz of Bear.
I'm wondering this too I hope he has settled nicely
@@sunnydayz7232he is staying with Mandys friend in Canada 🍁 where lots of other dogs there to play with
Poor guy...there with a woman - it's like bringing your own beer into a beer garden 🤣
Pattaya United F.C. v Dragons 7pm
Home game tonight , meet at murphys 6 pm .
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Are you still using the Level 8 luggage
Nice! I noticed you sat outside at rooftop + Indian….it wasn’t too hot?
Pattaya is beautiful night city
Very safe city
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How are you able to stay in Thailand for so long
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คุณสองคน น่ารัก 😊😊
Dude's realised he's just taken sand to the beach.
Terrible that Pattaya has such a bad reputation. Every city is what you make of it. Look for trouble, you'll find it. It's a great place and so much more than the reputation of a few party streets.
Patty-Ahhh
you guys truly are 30 going on 60
Not a bad wtg > 31-59 tends to be a Debt $lave waste
สวนนงนุชเจ้าของเพาะต้นไม้และตบแต่งต้นไม้ขายเป็นอาชีพเสริมรับตบแต่งระดับประเทศเมื่อมีงานโชว์ระดับชาติ😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
You can travel safely in Thailand because the Thai police are the best if someone attacks tourists.❤❤❤
Corruption is pervasive in Thailand's police force and presents businesses with high risks. Almost four out of five Thai believe most or all of the police to be corrupt (GCB 2017). The security apparatus has a reputation of being the most corrupt institution in the country, partly due to its entanglement in politics and an entrenched patronage system (The Guardian, Nov. 2014). Police impunity is also reported to be a problem
there is the world biggest 7-11 in pattaya
Lol pattaya isn’t bad it’s just not for couples
สวัสดีค่ะ🙏
If Lloyd is walking around looking like the thumbnail then I understand why 😂
Channels a bit heavy on the adds but those flash hotels dont pay for themselves I guess... Just makes the vids disjointed and hard to watch.
40$ for this boring park?? I expected tons of blossoming orchids, but the Thai cannot gardening. So average green, not worth the time.
Pattaya is amazing, so much more than girls bars. It seems you guys have won the lotto, you seem to be living well. Fancy massages, restaraunts instead of street food, roof top bars. You guys used to live the cheaper life which we enjoyed watching it seems you are making More money via TH-cam And why would you go to a Indian restaraunt when you are in Thailand. The food looked awful . Durian does smell, but is a delicious fresh fruit. Don't bother with dried.
สวัสดีครับขอให้คุณทั้งสองท่องเที่ยวอย่างมีความสุขเดินทางปลอดภัยครับ FC thailand.
OVER BUILT....OVER CROWDED....SLUM LOOKING in its old age...had it right 40 years ago....Beach Town with Bars...now a Bar Town with crappy beach....Thai come here to make money but Home is in a Farm town...Foreigners come here either for Sex or all night Bar hops...or a multtitude tourist flash...it was a nice little Town..but every thing they could cram in...jam in...has destroyed the beautiful atmosphere it once had...too many of everything and 80% of the businesses do not seem to turn a profit yet stay open...home of the Bottom Feeders...Vampires....Alcoholics...Mamas Boys...bused in Tourists round the clock by the 10s of thousands...Pattraya...IS....hype and advertizing...becoming a Retirement Home for Old Men...weekend destination for the bored very seedy and hectic and congested...not very Relaxing unless your already a mega city Urbanite....and you thrive on Crowds and Noise and Traffic.....can you find sweet Spots...well ya...keep digging...you will find what you love...its in Pattaya...but the magic atmosphere is gone....its 2024😢
pot-ti-yay
Do you guys ever stop complaining,try and enjoy yourselves😢
Pattaya gets such a bad rap & I suppose compared to the rest of The Kingdom it can be viewed as justified in some glaringly obvious cases.
That said, there's also gems nearby like The Sanctuary of Truth > if into architecture and appreciate all that can be done by hand & wood alone, it's not to be missed > another pachyderm warning unfortunately... rides are offered there 😔
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