Part of the impetus of moving to a new place may be the desire to immerse yourself in another culture - to find out about its history and its people. The Eastern Seaboard of Thailand has ample opportunity to do that. From language and culture classes to architectural landmarks, opportunities are abound in this part of the world.
Part one of an eight part series that will give prospective families an idea about what life on the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand is all about. Each entry also comes with a comment from a respected long-serving member of the community.
If you want to get the family out of Pattaya for the weekend, Bangkok is a great option. One of South East Asia's largest cities has so much in store for you and the kids.
Pattaya in Thailand will never be everyone’s ideal destination, but don’t be fooled by the caricatures: your family has a lot to gain from living in the city – and give back to it.
Narelle Scritchley, who chairs the school’s Welcome Committee, helps newcomers to Pattaya to find their way around the extensive network of supermarkets.