Big Buddha Statue (Wat Phra Yai)

Big Buddha Statue (Wat Phra Yai)

If there’s anything certain in life, it’s that you can always find a Buddhist temple in Thailand. “Wat Phra Yai is a Buddhist temple known primarily for its golden 18-metre tall ‘Big Buddha statue’. The temple dates back to the 1940s when Pattaya was still...
Dinner at Ozawa

Dinner at Ozawa

One of the great things about Pattaya is the close proximity to food, and the variety of cuisines mostly within walking distance. Tonight we went to Ozawa Ramen. It’s a franchise known for it’s authentic Ramen. The restaurant layout is reminiscent of a small...
The Buddha Mountain

The Buddha Mountain

There are so many places to visit in Pattaya. So we had to be reasonably selective. It had to be less than an hour away and historically significant. The Buddha Mountain or Khao Chi Chan is a limestone hill in Na Chom Thian that has become a Pattaya landmark due to...
Dinner at Alibaba

Dinner at Alibaba

We were starving. Alibaba is an Indian restaurant specialising in Tandoori-food style cooking. You might be wondering why we’d have Indian cuisine while in Thailand. The reason is twofold. Not only did it have a good reputation, it has a funny memory associated with...
Dinner at Nara Thai

Dinner at Nara Thai

As a foodie, I’ve always wanted to go to a Michelin starred restaurant. Thanks to the generosity of my mates, I can now say I have. We went to Nara Thai, a restaurant awarded a Michelin star for it’s Khao Soi dish. I have to say, it lived up to expectations. The broth...