The Pattaya Experience; Fun and Then Some Caution!
On day two, we took a grab taxi to Pattaya /pʰát.tʰā.jāː/. It takes about two hours from Bangkok. After a super comfortable ride on the expressway, we reached our AirBNB condo on the 9 th floor of one of the skyscrapers lining the Jomtien beachside. Our gracious host was really cool and had left us perfect instructions for an easy check-in. The condo had everything we needed to chill out and relax. My daughter was already glued to the infinity pool on the 6 th floor. The place had a mix of local, Chinese, European and American families staying in. It was a gated complex with all basic and luxury amenities including a 24/7 café. Beaches, Sanctuaries, Theme parks, Koh larn Island trips… Pattaya had lot to offer! But I will start with a word of caution! I feel that Pattaya, though it looked like a sleepy town as you walk next to the beach, is not exactly for the solo traveler. Bangkok was packed with the hustle and bustle of life and activities. But Pattaya was eerily silent and dev...