HELPFUL LINKS & OTHER INFORMATION FOR PATTAYA

• Pattaya Weather Online can be obtained from the following websites: http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/local/THXX0015 and (Thailand Meteorological Department) http://www.tmd.go.th/en/province.php?id=61
  

• Obtaining Services - When obtaining services such as utilities, cable/satellite television, etc., you will most likely be asked to provide a photocopy of your passport identity page. Photocopied documents are usually required to be signed with your original signature, which is your certification that the document is a true copy of the original. In some cases, you may be asked to also provide photocopies of the latest visa/visa extension page. It is also possible that you may be asked for an Immigration letter certifying your address (see Driving License topic in Vehicle Section for details on getting this document). Also, if equipment is being installed at your residence, you may be asked to provide a copy of the house book (if renting, signed by the owner), e.g., True Visions Satellite TV service requires this document.

• Electricity - Pattaya Electric Authority is located on Naklua Road opposite the Fire Department about 500 meters from Sukhumvit Road. Telephone: General information - 038-221-007 then “0”. Emergency 24-hour number - 038-426-463. New Service - 038-221-861.

CAUTION: Appliances designed for 110/120 volt current will not operate in Thailand without a transformer as the regular voltage for Thailand is 220-240v - Most electrical outlets will take different style plugs without the need of an adapter. If a transformer or adapter is needed, they can be obtained from local hardware stores.

• Water - Pattaya Water Authority provides most of the water service in Pattaya. It is located on Soi Nongprue, East of Sukhumvit Road - go down the soi about 1 km, it is on the right. Some condominiums and villages have their own water supply. In times of short supply, the Water Authority may curtail delivery at different times. If you are renting or buying a house, it is a good idea to have a water tank and pump system, which will provide some water if the Water Authority curtails delivery. If the tank should run dry before water service is resumed, you can contact one of the many water trucks for a delivery to fill your water tank.

CAUTION: Remember that tap water here is only for washing & bathing, and NOT for drinking. Drinking water can be purchased at any of the local supermarkets or convenience stores. There are also water delivery services that can deliver water to your home.

• Cable and/or Satellite Television - There are three cable TV providers for various areas of Pattaya/Banglamung. Satellite TV service is available from True Visions (formerly UBC).

  • Sophon Cable TV (S) serves Pattaya Nua to Chaiyapruk & Jomtien, and some of east Pattaya. The office is located on Soi 10 (501 Chalermphrakiat) just off 3rd Rd. near Pattaya Klang. New connection fee is 700 Baht, and monthly rate is 450 Baht. The monthly rate is only 400 Baht for a 6 or 12 month contract. There is no charge for a new account. 60 channels Telephone 038-410-591
    

  • Banglamung Cable TV (BTV) serves Naklua, Pattaya Nua, Siam Country Club Rd., Soi Khao Talo. New connection is 1,100 Baht, monthly fee is 450 Baht. Six month contract is 2,250 Baht, 12 months 3,200 Baht. Located on Naklua Rd. opposite Bangkok Bank, 56 channels. Telephone 038-225-860.
    

  • Jomtien Cable TV (JC) serves all of Jomtien from Thepprasit Rd. to Haui Yai Located off Jomtien beach Road in soi 12. New connection is 1,100 Baht monthly fee is 400 Baht, 6 month contract is 2,250 Baht. 12 month contract is 3.800 baht. 50 channels. Telephone 038-232-444
    

  • UBC/True Visions offers satellite TV service to all of Thailand and cable television service to the Bangkok area. Fees vary depending on the package obtained. Visit their website for more information: http://www.truevisionstv.com/home.aspx

• Pattaya Street Signs - Most streets and sois are marked with street signs showing their name in both Thai and roman letters. The roman letters show the Thai name for the road, e.g., Third road shows Chalom Phrakiat, North Road shows Pattaya Nua, Central Road shows Pattaya Klang, and South Road shows Pattaya Tai. Street signs for numbered sois will show the soi number and the name of the road - the two pictures shown here are (top) Soi 15 off of Pattaya Second Road and (bottom) Soi 5 off of Jomtien Beach Road.
  

• Customs Duties and Shipping Household Goods to Thailand - If you plan to import items into Thailand, you should consult Thai customs officials directly or visit their website: http://www.customs.go.th/Customs-Eng/indexEng.jsp. If you are importing household goods when changing your residence to Thailand, Customs notes: It is important that the used/secondhand household effects must be imported not earlier than one month before or not later than six months after the arrival of the importers. Under exceptional circumstances, Customs may extend the time limits for the importers.Copies of Important Documents - Keep a photocopy of important documents in the event of loss. Having a photocopy of your passport (including Thai entry and extension stamps), driving license, etc. can facilitate their replacement in case of loss.

TIP: Establish a web based email service such as gmail, hotmail, yahoo, etc. and attach a picture of your documents to an email sent to your web based service email address. In the event of loss, or if you are traveling, the information can readily be obtained by accessing your email service online. Or, you if you have subscribed to an online file storage service, you can keep the copies at that location.

• Private Schools in the Pattaya area:

  • International School Eastern Seaboard
    P.O. Box 6, Banglamung
    Chonburi, 20150
    Tel: 087 917 1010, 038 372 591
    Fax: 038 372 950
    Website: http://www.ise.ac.th
    

  • International School of Pattaya
    383 Moo 6 Sukhumvit Rd. Pattaya City
    Chonburi 20150
    Tel: 038 421-032-3
    Fax: 038 726-459
    Website: http://www.isp.th.edu
    

  • The Regent's School
    33/3 Moo 1, Pong
    Banglamung 20150
    Tel: 038 418777
    Fax : 038 418778
    Website: http://www.pattaya.regents.ac.th
    

  • Asian University
    89 Moo 12, Highway 331
    Huay Yai, Banglamung
    Chonburi 20260
    Tel : 038 253 700 Ext. 2800 / 2801 / 2802 / 2804
    Fax : 038 253747
    Website: http://www.asianust.ac.th

• Private Schools in Thailand - a list can be found on Siam-Info: http://www.siam-info.de/english/schools.html

• Online Dictionary for Thai to English http://www.stars21.com/dictionary/English-Thai_dictionary.html Online Dictionary - Thai to English.

• Tickets to Major Events - These can usually be obtained online from Thai Ticket Major at: http://www.thaiticketmajor.com/index_eng.php