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Sick in Pattaya: a new clinic at Royal Garden Plaza and where else to go as a tourist

A new international clinic opened at Royal Garden Plaza on October 19. Here is where to go in Pattaya with a fever or food poisoning, where staff speak Russian, which numbers to save and what to know about pharmacies.

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Khao Yai reopens: waterfalls in full flow, but three spots and the Khao Khiao road stay closed

Khao Yai National Park reopened on 6 October after the floods, and the waterfalls are at their peak. What is closed, which falls to see and how to get there from Pattaya on a tour or in a rental car.

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Pattaya in November: Diwali on the beach Nov 7-15, then Loy Krathong and fireworks

Pattaya celebrates three festivals of light in a row in November 2026: Indian Diwali on Nov 7-15, Loy Krathong on Nov 24 and the fireworks festival on Nov 27-28. Here is how they differ and how to catch all three in one trip.

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Phuket in December 2026: King's Cup Regatta 5-12 December at Kata, where to watch for free and what's for sale by the sea

Day-by-day programme of the 38th King's Cup Regatta, free spots on Kata Beach and the viewpoints, when the evening parties start, and what is currently for sale on Phuket near Bang Tao and in Patong - with prices in baht.

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Thailand checked baggage rules from 16 October: your suitcase can be opened without you

From 16 October 2026, airport security in Thailand can open checked luggage without the owner present and cut a standard lock. Here is what not to pack in checked bags, where your power bank goes and which lock to use.

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Pattaya in December: Father's Day on the 5th - how to spend the holiday as a family

On 5 December Thailand celebrates Father's Day and dresses in yellow, and in 2026 the country gets a long weekend through Monday the 7th. Here is what to give Dad, what will be closed and where to go with kids in Pattaya.

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Thailand immigration app THIM: TDAC in 3 minutes, but visa extensions are still done at the office

Thailand's Immigration Bureau has officially launched THIM, a free app that fills in the TDAC arrival card in about 3 minutes, for the whole family at once. Visa extensions and 90-day reports are not available in it yet. Here is what works now and where to go for everything else.

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Pattaya in November: free jazz festival on the beach, November 6-7

On November 6 and 7, Pattaya's central beach hosts a free international jazz festival. Here is when to come, how to get there without the parking hassle and where to stay if you make a whole November of it, with Loy Krathong and fireworks.

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Pattaya in January 2027: the Jet Ski World Cup on Jomtien Beach moves to 13-17 January

The Waterjet World Cup in Pattaya will take place not in December but on 13-17 January 2027 on Jomtien Beach. Watching from the shore is free. Here is where to stand, when the finals are and how to avoid the traffic jams.

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Pattaya to Bangkok for BABYMONSTER on 7-8 November: how to get to IMPACT Arena and not get stuck at night

BABYMONSTER play IMPACT Arena on 7 and 8 November at 18:00. How to get from Pattaya to the arena in north Bangkok, why the bus back barely works and how to plan the day before the show.

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Free things to do in Pattaya: a 35-rai city park opens near Jomtien

On October 1, Pattaya officially opened a free 35-rai city park on Chaiyapruek 2 Road: running paths, 12 outdoor gym stations, football, basketball and evening yoga. Here is where it is, how to get there and what is nearby.

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Pratamnak, Pattaya in November 2026: ITF tennis at Royal Cliff, where to stay and what to see nearby

In mid-November the Royal Cliff courts on Pratamnak host the ITF Masters tennis tournament. Here's where to stay on the hill those days, what's within walking distance and what else is going on in Pattaya in the second half of November.

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Direct flights to Phuket from Minsk, London, Zurich and Kuwait: starting October 18

From October 18 to 29, Virgin Atlantic, Edelweiss, Kuwait Airways and Belavia start non-stop flights to Phuket. Inside: schedules by day of the week, what matters for travellers from Belarus and Russia, and where to compare Phuket flight prices.

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Bangkok in October: the 16th is a holiday, banks and government offices close for the IMF summit

October 16 is an extra holiday in Bangkok: government offices, immigration and bank branches are closed. October 13 is also a nationwide holiday. Here is which days are off, where to expect traffic and how to plan the week of October 12-18.

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Thailand weather until October 7: heavy rain in Bangkok and Pattaya, waves above 2 metres

Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms on October 5-7, peaking in Bangkok and Pattaya today and tomorrow. What it means for island trips, airport runs and Phuket's beaches, and where the rain moves from October 8.

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Thai baht to ruble rate drops 5% in a month: holidays and rentals in Pattaya get cheaper

Over the past month the baht lost 5% against the ruble and 1.5% against the dollar. Here is what rent, a winter stay and a condo in Pattaya cost now, and where to exchange money.

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Hua Hin to Pattaya by plane in 40 minutes: U-Tapao flights from October 23

From October 23, EZY Airlines flies from Hua Hin to U-Tapao, Pattaya's airport: 40 minutes in the air, four flights a week, promo fares from 2,900 baht on sale from October 10. Here is when it flies, where to buy and how to get from the airport.

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Pattaya in October: Tattoo Festival on October 2-3 at Royal Garden Plaza

Things to do in Pattaya in early October: on October 2-3 Royal Garden Plaza on Beach Road hosts an international tattoo festival with live contests and evening award shows. Inside - the hour-by-hour schedule and how to catch the best part.

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Thailand in late October: the 23rd is a holiday and banks are closed. How to get from Pattaya to Ayutthaya

Friday 23 October is Chulalongkorn Day: banks and government offices are closed, giving a three-day weekend. What to sort out before the holiday and how to do a day trip from Pattaya to Ayutthaya by car or on a tour.

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Pattaya in November 2026: Wonder People Festival on 7-8 November, gala dinner and a weekend plan

The Wonder People international festival for young performers celebrates its fifth anniversary on 7-8 November at Brighton Grand in Naklua: a full day of competition and a gala dinner with a concert for 1,750 baht. What to see in Pattaya in early November, how to get there and how to spend Sunday morning.

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Things to do in Pattaya 2026: 12 places with prices, how to get there on your own and when a tour is worth it

What to see in and around Pattaya: the Sanctuary of Truth, Big Buddha, Nong Nooch, Koh Larn and 8 more places with 2026 ticket prices. How to get there on your own, what works with kids and where a tour costs barely more than the ticket.

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Thai fruits: what they're called, what they cost at the market and how to take them home in 2026

A guide to Thai fruits: what the "smelly" one and the "hairy" one are called, what's in season right now, market prices in Pattaya, where to taste fruit straight from the plantation and how to get a fruit basket home without trouble at customs or on the plane.

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Food in Thailand 2026: what to try and what it costs to eat in Pattaya

Street lunch from 50 baht, food court from 40, a seafood market that sells by the kilo. 10 dishes worth trying, 5 places in Pattaya with maps, and a list of things everyone raves about that you should skip.

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7-Eleven in Thailand: what to buy, 2026 prices and 5 checkout services tourists don't know about

16,284 stores, a toastie for 35 baht and coffee for 25: how to use 7-Eleven in Thailand, from SIM cards and bill payments to beer sale hours. Plus what's not worth buying here.

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