Pattaya

The city is of Pattaya is for many foreigners the first and only thing they see of Thailand. Many men come here meet a Thai girl and marry her and move back to their countries before seeing any other part of Thailand. Pattaya is located on the East cost of Thailand in Chonburi province and…

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Counterfeit Goods in Thailand: Why Fake DVDs and Designer Copies Can Backfire

Updated 17 October 2026. This guide replaces a scare headline with practical advice about counterfeit and pirated goods. “Get arrested when buying a pirated DVD in Thailand” is catchy, but it oversimplifies the real issue. Travellers are better served by understanding that counterfeit goods and intellectual-property-infringing items can create customs or legal problems, even if…