I crossed over the street and walked towards the beach. The street as well as the beach was like a mad house. The entire place was packed with people while cars and buses were zooming through the street. I somehow managed to maneuver my way among the rest to get a close glimpse of the beach.
A lot of people were sitting around, enjoying chilled drinks and munching on titbits sold by the traders. I also noticed some foreigners having a great time drinking beer and alcohol. Kids were playing while being watched by their parents.
The beach was a hive of activity with parasails, banana boats and jet skis fizzing across the water.
After standing for a while on the beach, I could not take the heat from the burning sun and walked back to the shaded area. I found an empty lazy chair and set down to enjoy the scenery of the beach.
One of the traders walked up to me and asked me for my choice of drink.
I told him that I don't need any and he replied that since I am not interested in having a drink, I have to pay 10Baht to sit at this area. I was shocked and was lost for words over what he said. After giving him a blank look, I got up and walked towards the street.
Finally, I crossed over and when back into Central Food Mall to meet my bestie who was done with her grocery shopping and was waiting for me. It was already late evening and we decided that it was time to head back to Amata Spring Golf Club. On our way, we stopped by at the street stalls to pack food for our dinner. Look out for next posting with regards to street food we bought.
Pataya beach is always crowded by ppl..
ReplyDeleteWah I thought it was 'free seating' one... U reminds me that when I was in Germany one of the beach, people also gotto pay for the seat but that was like a 2 seater private cube oh...
ReplyDeleteNice clicks, we too enjoyed a beach day. waiting to see what kind of street food you bought.
ReplyDeleteLooks like its becoming too touristy
ReplyDeleteSo strict ah...no drink but have to pay for the seat walauwei ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteThe beach looks gorgeous...too bad you had to pay to have a shaded seat! Hope you're enjoying your weekend, my friend~
ReplyDeleteLove everything about beach and water.
ReplyDeleteHartina & Cassandra - I think he was trying to con me. Anyway, so much for tourism and well, I sure learn a lot by travelling.
ReplyDeletei have been there once :) it still looks so pretty after so many years..
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Wow!nice umbrella shade,it's the same here in M'sia,
ReplyDeleteeg in Perhentian kecil,we have to pay for the shade.
OMG the view is so chillaxing!!
ReplyDeleteHave not been back there for ages! =)
ReplyDeleteLooks like I've to revisit Pattaya again, haven't been there for quite a few yrs......
ReplyDeleteWhat a lively and beautiful beach my friend :D
ReplyDeleteCheers
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