East Thailand
Editorial update: 18 October 2026. This practical destination guide replaces outdated details in the original article. Check local arrangements before travelling. Chanthaburi is one of eastern Thailand’s most rewarding towns for travellers who enjoy streets with history, local food and a place that is not built entirely around a beach resort. The old riverfront, gem-trading…
Chon Buri is much more than Pattaya. This eastern Gulf of Thailand province contains beach towns, seafood markets, local neighbourhoods, industrial centres and islands. Its proximity to Bangkok makes it convenient for a short coastal break, but destinations within the province can feel very different. The best trip starts by choosing the style of coastline…
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I have got a small tip to people that travel to Pattaya direct from the airport. There is no need to take the 2500 THB something so called SUV limonsine that they trying to sell you before you even left the check out counter in the aiport. There is no need to make the life…
The so obvious low season from Mars 15 has been moved forward in Time. The big hotels in Pattaya and Jomtien area are seeing no end to Russian and Arabs visiting the two cities. The travel agents and sights outside these mega complexes do not share the same up turn. Most Russians stay in the…