Taman Selera is dead. Long live Taman Selera.
It's actually Taman Harmoni now...there was a popular place for supper called Taman Selera in Sibu (we just call it "kampung tau" though). However, sometime between the last time I was back and now, the place has moved, as can be seen in the picture above. I was like wtf? We had arranged to meet at kampung tau and the place seems to have disappeared.
New Taman Selera (Taman Harmoni)
I was informed that there was a new one now, just right behind the old place. This one is much larger (at least it seems that way) than the old one, though the old Taman Selera retains a certain charm this new sanitized and homogenous one does not radiate. It's a semi circle of stalls, with er...a decidedly hemogenous layout. Can't say much more than that really, even the store signboards are standardized.
Interesting Nasi Goreng Pataya
Anyway, I had nasi goreng pattaya, and instead of the flat egg wrapped rice I was expecting, this one came in the standard rice bowl sized package! I was wondering how they managed to wrap the omelette around this unorthodox rice dump. It came with chicken, salted fish, cucumbers and sambal. It tasted pretty good.
This is us at Taman Harmoni. Clockwise from left is me, Adrian, Hie Ing (Adrian's gf), er...sorry I forgot your name, Pheobe or Phoebe (phew, remembered this one, if only for the easy to remember name), and Christopher. I thought I had dropped the "two drinks each meal" routine, but apparently not. Anyway, here's a look at the washbasins of Taman Harmoni (also standardized):
There's one for every size and shape. Harmonious wash basins. I liked this design.
Wong Phrachan Beach: Located north of Pattaya Bay, the short beach is a quiet spot, It is nice for swimming and relaxation.
Alangkarn Theatre is located on Sukhumvit Road Jomtien, Pattaya with an area of 80 rais. The project includes prototype Hexa Stage Theatre, Cultural Rostrum and a Restaurant.
On Pattaya Beach, tourists are always engaged in a slew of sports and leisure activities. Thrill-seekers take part in a host of water sports while children are busy making sandcastles at the feet of tiny waves.
Bus services are available for Pattaya from all major tourist destinations of Thailand.
Fine beaches, activities, entertainment, nightlife as well as the easy availability of western goods make it a favorite destination among the expatriates. Pattaya has more than 10,000 expatriate residents from all over the world.
In case you hire a car, it would be better that you hire a driver too for driving on busy Pattaya roads could be frustrating for persons who are not used to it.
Beach of Pattaya is known all over the world for its variety and unhindered nightlife. However, in recent years, efforts have been made by local city leaders to confine commercial flesh industry to an area of South Pattaya beach.
Another market at Central Pattaya is known for hawker food and cheap clothing. Naklua market, a bit off Pattaya, is a good place to pass your time. A fishing market is held here every morning.
You better leave the driving task to a seasoned Thai driver rather than driving your vehicle yourself. Footpaths in Pattaya are not pedestrian friendly. Prefer back-or-chest-mounted baby carriers instead of strollers.
One can pick up from plenty of options for moving around Pattaya. One can hire taxis, jeeps or cars, take songthaews, board buses or ride motorbikes. With so many options around you need not bother about traveling around in Pattaya.
Bus services are available for Pattaya from all major tourist destinations of Thailand.
A water temperature of around 28C every time a year makes Pattaya a darling of both diving experts and beginners.
For more comfortable and faster travel, you could opt for renting a car in Pattaya. International car hire companies such as Avis and Hertz operate in Pattaya.
Pattaya has the infrastructure and international flavor that offers more to global tourists than any other place in Pattaya
In Central Pattaya, hotels are not so grand, the restaurants smaller and the bars not-so-funkier.
First of all, there are array of beaches in and around Pattaya.
Ko Lan, only tourism worthy island near Pattaya, is the largest of a group of three islands, the other two being Ko Sak and Ko Khrok.
Another fine golf course in Pattaya region, Noble Place offers some challenging games. Each shot has to be carefully anticipated as innumerables pot bunkers await those misplaced shots. Facilities available are Golf Carts, Driving Range, Restaurant with Thai food and Hotel Accommodation.
Pattaya Airport is a simple terminal equipped with necessary facilities like refreshment, customs and immigration, money exchange and an information desk.
Simply saying, Pattaya is a paradise for everyone, as it has a variety of attractions suitable for various types of visitors.
Excursions in Pattaya are reputed as the most famous neighbourhood tours in Thailand. Few tourists in Thailand and Pattaya in particular forget to enjoy these excursion tours.
In North Pattaya, one can have a pleasant stroll along the bayfront. The region has still an air of old days and one can see wooden houses and narrow streets. An amble through the streets will reveal plenty of little shops selling handicrafts and domestic goods.
Once in Pattaya, not forget to visit Koh Larn, an island of lovely white sand and crystal clear blue water. You would feel refreshed in the rejuvenating atmosphere.You would also get a change from the hectic activities of Pattaya town.
Pattaya evolved as the holiday destination for both Thais and foreigners. Recognizing this, the Thai Government granted city status to Pattaya in 1978.
Pattaya witnesses hot and humid climate most of year. This suggests that you would not usually need woolen clothes. Loose cotton clothes would do very well in Pattaya.
Pattaya Elephant Village takes pride in entertaining the tourists. Thronged by great number of tourists everyday, Elephant Village offers shows which hugely entertain the visitors.
Thanks to large influx of tourists, quality and quantity of health care centres in Pattaya is good. Array of specialty hospitals and clinics are located in Patttaya. In fact scores of tourists in Pattaya are on health tourism of the town.
Bus services are available for Pattaya from all major tourist destinations of Thailand.
Alangkarn Theatre, a state-of-the-art theatre, offers the hottest cultural extravaganza in Pattaya. The theatre has got the trio of world-class production, modern light & sound system and power-packed performances.
Lying over the area of approximate 40 acres, Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm just 15 minutes' ride from Pattaya.
Known squash courts in Pattaya are the Cherry Tree pub on the Siam Country Club Golf Course road, the Dusit Resort Pattaya, and Ambassador City, Jomtien.
Buses operate through three routes around the town as well as up to Jomtein and Sukhumvit Road. However, the buses are not regular and you can find taxis more often. Route of the buses is more or less similar to taxis.
Thai society has a complex and well-established social architecture. The Thai know their rank in society and behave accordingly. Anyone with higher rank is showed due respect. Usually age, post or wealth are the factors determining a person's rank in the society.
Alangkarn Theatre is located on Sukhumvit Road Jomtien, Pattaya with an area of 80 rais. The project includes prototype Hexa Stage Theatre, Cultural Rostrum and a Restaurant.
Bus services are available for Pattaya from all major tourist destinations of Thailand.
Mini Siam, the miniature town, hosts facsimiles of several sacred places and important historical sites around Thailand. These miniatures are at the scale of 1 to 25. Located on the main highway of Pattaya, Mini Siam daily attracts busloads of tourists.
Bus services are available for Pattaya from all major tourist destinations of Thailand.
Pleasant surroundings enhance the taste of food here. Walking Street of South Pattaya is a famous place. Arthachinda Road effectively marks the boundary of South Pattaya.
Pattaya has innumerable bars and clubs, where one can drink to the fall and then dance out the night. You need not stop shaking your legs unless, of course, they themselves refuse to move.
Chantathen Waterfall, situated in Khao Khiao - Khao Chom Phu Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 5 level waterfall with distance of one kilometer.
Jomtein has plenty of accommodation which you could avail. There are several good hotels, guest houses and bungalows. As for the food, one can taste any type of cuisine here
Pattaya Airport is a simple terminal equipped with necessary facilities like refreshment, customs and immigration, money exchange and an information desk.
You have to start packing for Pattaya but you don't know what to pack and what to leave.
Mini Siam, the miniature town, hosts facsimiles of several sacred places and important historical sites around Thailand. These miniatures are at the scale of 1 to 25. Located on the main highway of Pattaya, Mini Siam daily attracts busloads of tourists.
If you decide to pass your night in Pattaya you do have options. Best lodging here is a resort on the southern part of the island, near Nuan beach. Near Ta Pan beach, some nice bungalows are also located.
came up in the last few decades.
Ko Lan bein an island, only way to reach it from Pattaya is via ferry which takes around 40 minutes to complete the journey. Longtail speedboats would take you to Ko Lan Island just in 15 minutes.
Bottle Art Museum, a popular tourist attraction in Pattaya, is a unique museum in the entire world. It is the only museum which displays art in bottle.
The town has high mountains to the south and plain on the coast. Eastern region slopes down towards the sea on the west. Coastal Pattaya can be segregated into five sub-districts - North Pattaya (Pattaya Nua), South Pattaya (Pattaya Tai), Central Pattaya (Pattaya Klang), Buddha Hill (between South Pattaya and Jomtien Beach) and Naklua (just north of North Pattaya).
Pattaya has innumerable bars and clubs, where one can drink to the fall and then dance out the night. You need not stop shaking your legs unless, of course, they themselves refuse to move.
Beach of Pattaya is known all over the world for its variety and unhindered nightlife. However, in recent years, efforts have been made by local city leaders to confine commercial flesh industry to an area of South Pattaya beach.
Pattaya, most famous tourist resort of Thailand, sits on the eastern coastline of Thailand's Gulf of Siam and is approximately 140 km southeast of the capital city of Bangkok.
Pattaya has the best excursions in Thailand. It is a place you can use as a launching pad and visit nearby places which are matchless in their own sense.
Pattaya receives rainfall between May to October. Rainfall is heavy although it is for short time. Usually it does not rain more than one hour in a day. It is rare when rain falls all day and night. Going deep into the sea in the rainy season could be dangerous for if it starts raining, you could find it difficult to return to coast.
A popular attraction with international as well as local tourists, Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm is a huge arena comprising rock gardens and landscaped grounds having rare plants.
A popular place for jogging is Pattaya Fitness Park, located near the summit of Pattaya hill. It is a joy to jog in the pleasantly landscaped park.
You have to start packing for Pattaya but you don't know what to pack and what to leave.
Ko Lan bein an island, only way to reach it from Pattaya is via ferry which takes around 40 minutes to complete the journey. Longtail speedboats would take you to Ko Lan Island just in 15 minutes.