Brand Names Banking On Long Term Prosperity Of Pattaya

 Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts plans to open new nine properties in Thailand within the next two years, according to senior vice-president Eva Ziegler. The new properties will open in Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Samui and other major tourist destinations, giving the company 20 properties in Thailand by 2009. [via Hotels]

Ed. With all the new hotels, malls and condos planned for this area over the next couple of years there are some big brands banking on the long term prosperity of Pattaya. Buying into the property sector now, during a so called mini slump in the property sector, could well be your last opportunity to join the party before property prices start to sky rocket again.   

 

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• As if there's not more than enough to go round !!!! - Police were called to Pattaya Beach in front of Soi 7 in the early hours of Tuesday Morning to deal with two men who were seen fighting. Police arrived and broke up the scuffle between the two men who claimed they were best friends. Fighting in a public place is illegal and Police arrested the two men, Khun Saisanook aged 45 and Khun Wirachai aged 34 and took them back to Pattaya Police Station. Police asked the men why they were fighting and their response led to some spontaneous laughter amongst officers. The two men claimed that they were fighting over the love of a prostitute who works on Pattaya Beach. The winner of the fight would then win the woman for the night. [via Pattaya City News]

 

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• Anybody know where I can get hold of a Jumbo Semi Acoustic Guitar ? E-mail me at pattaya.rag@gmail.com if you have one for sale

 

 

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