The places I'd send a mate

My Thailand picks.

Places I've stayed, eaten and enjoyed, services I've used, and the people who've shown me around. Watch my videos for the full story.

01 / Stay

Hotels

Avani Pattaya Resort

Pattaya

A tropical-feeling hotel in the middle of Pattaya. The pool, gardens and birthday surprise lifted my whole trip.

Watch my Avani reviewMy Avani Pattaya Resort YouTube review

Ten Moons Lipe Resort

Koh Lipe

A beautiful beachfront stay with clear water and a room I show in my resort tour. I had a wonderful time here.

Watch my Koh Lipe stayMy Ten Moons Lipe Resort YouTube review
02 / Eat

Food & restaurants

Moggy Bar & Restaurant

Pattaya

My pick for a hearty breakfast or dinner. I enjoyed the food and friendly feel; the fish and chips are worth a look too.

Watch my Moggy food reviewMy Moggy Bar & Restaurant YouTube review

OM Garden Café

Pai

A peaceful garden café where I enjoyed Indian and Thai food. A lovely stop when you're in Pai.

Watch my café visitMy OM Garden Café YouTube review
03 / Go out

Pubs & bars

Mini Bar frontage on Soi Lengkee, Pattaya

Mini Bar

Soi Lengkee at Soi Buakhao, Pattaya

One of my Pattaya bar picks. Find it at the corner by Soi Buakhao.

Visit Mini Bar on Facebook
Photo: Destinations Apart
Zaza Coffee Bar and Cocktail promotional cover

Zaza Coffee and Cocktail

Central Market cut-through, opposite Central Festival Pattaya

Another bar I'd point you towards in Pattaya. Its page has directions and the latest details.

Visit Zaza on Facebook
04 / Explore

Tour guides & trips

Pocky beside her Pocky2Go4Tour car

Pocky · Pocky2Go4Tour

Northern Thailand

Pocky showed me around Chiang Rai, from the Blue Temple to tea fields, villages and local stops. You can see our trips in the videos.

Visit Pocky's tour site
Watch our Chiang Rai tour

Buzzin Pattaya Tours

Pattaya to Kanchanaburi · River Kwai

My recommendation for a trip to Kanchanaburi with Buzzin Pattaya Tours. Come along in my video to see the Bridge over the River Kwai, the War Cemetery and the Skywalk.

Visit Buzzin Pattaya
Watch my Kanchanaburi tripMy River Kwai, War Cemetery and Skywalk trip from Pattaya on YouTube
Owner of the recommended airport taxi service beside a vehicle

Airport taxis & Pattaya transfers

Airport ↔ Pattaya · Taxi trips

My recommendation for arranging taxis between the airport and Pattaya, in either direction, and other taxi trips. Contact the group directly to confirm your pickup, availability and price.

Visit the taxi Facebook group
05 / Shop

Shopping & services

Globe Hub

Custom T-shirts · Thailand

My recommendation for custom T-shirts. I had my Baldy Vlogger shirts made here—watch my video to see the collection and the finished shirts.

Watch my T-shirt vlogMy custom Baldy Vlogger T-shirt vlog

Elite Massage

Pattaya Klang · Pattaya

My massage recommendation on Pattaya Klang. Watch my full venue tour for a look inside Elite Massage before you visit.

Watch my Elite Massage tourMy Elite Massage Pattaya full venue tour on YouTube
06 / Book

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These are personal picks from my travels. Check current opening details, availability and prices directly before visiting.