Street photography and sightseeing in Pattaya City, Thailand.

The Big Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Yai) was erected in the 1970s in an attempt to strengthen Buddhist influence in the region. The statue stands approximately 60 feet tall and sits on a hill overlooking southeast Pattaya City.

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At the southern edge of Pattaya Beach, nestled upon a hill overlooking the city and the bay, the Pattaya City sign is every bit as iconic as another famous sign sitting on a hill overlooking a city below. The views from the Pattaya City sign are second to none. It’s free to visit, easy to access, and is an attraction no visitor or resident should miss.

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The early afternoon hours at any Pattaya bar offer some of the most illuminating scenes of life for both employees and patrons. Customers having and early drink in quiet reflection, women talking to their friends and families, doing their makeup, or even a little shopping before the evening rush inevitably comes along.

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