FAQs

A new section for the Pattaya Expats Club is our frequently asked questions page; this is where we post those questions that come up on our open forum on a regular basis.

Answers given are based on the information available at the time of printing and do not carry any endorsement or sponsorship from the Pattaya Expats Club they are just signposting the reader.

Q. Where can I rent a wheelchair in Pattaya?
A. Wheelchair rental service, delivery and collection, Tel: Eng 083- 1111620 Thai: 087-4326317. email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Q. Where can I get some legal advice?
A. At the Club meetings on Sunday mornings in the 'expat expo' display area, with a qualified law office staff from Khun Suthipong Law Centre. Plus two lawyers details are on our e-newsletters regarding our crisis Helpline service for expats in trouble. See also PEC website homepage for listing of club advertising sponsor contact details.

Q. Where can I get information on funerals etc?
A. The club sells an information booklet covering all aspects of passing on, available at the ticket desk every Sunday morning. In addition Fr Theo Lewis has an article on our website.

Q. Where can I get advice on Visas to stay in Thailand or for a Thai person to visit my home country?
A. Well established local visa company Key Visa have a information desk at the club once a month and are sponsors of Pattaya Expats Club, alternatively they can be contacted on Tel: 0-3842-2131 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Q. How can I get internet without a phone line here?
A. Liberty Computers can help and can be contacted on Tel:0-38-720-920 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Q. Where can I find details of condos for rent?
A. A number of our members have condos for rent and details can be found on the information tables in the foyer.

Q. I want to do some voluntary work where can I get information?
A. Contact our volunteers and we can put you in touch, some organisations may need a police check.

Q. Where can I get an International Driving Licence
A. A Company in Phuket issues a driving licence under the auspices of the International Automobile Association. There has been some questions regarding the validity of this licence but members report that it has been accepted by the Driving Licence Centre in Pattaya when applying for a Thai Licence. An International Driving permit on the other hand needs to be applied for in your country of origin using your home countries driving licence. Contact Details: Tel: 076-209-058 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Q. Are there any removal firms in Pattaya.
A. There are a number of private hire Heavy Goods Vehicles available for rent parked on Sukhumvit about 100 yards before Homeworks alternatively you can call 089-2793637 (Thai only)

Q. Where can one purchase pipe tobacco & rolling tobacco.
A. The Best Supermarket, opposite Tops in Pattaya Klang.

Q. Where can I find contact details of my embassy
A. All the main embassies with phone numbers & email addresses are listed in our booklet titled “The Final Journey” available from the ticket desk every Sunday.

Q. Can I get my septic tank emptied by a reputable company.
A. City Hall provides this service for 400baht per tank, call 0-3825-3276

Q. Where can I get an international driving licence based on my Thai licence.
A. International License for Thai Driving license available - Department Land Transport, 1032 Phaholyothin Road (opposite Jatujak Market) Ladyao Sub-district BKK. 022 725 322, 022 725 493 (fax 022 725 343)

Q. Is there a phone number for the Pattaya Driving License Office
A. 0-3822-1399

Q. Is there a US Embassy representative in Pattaya
A. Yes there are two, Gary Hacker Mob: 0898030388 and Bobby Brooks Mob: 0841580785

Q. Where can an over 65 get Medical Insurance
A. Contact club sponsors AA Insurance – details in our newsletter

Q. Are there any ATM s that do not charge the standard 150 baht fee
A. Currently Aeon Bank has the only known ATM ‘s not charging the 150 baht fee for foreign banks ATM card cash withdrawals. (Thai bank ATM withdrawals may be free of charge at account holders bank branches and a small variable fee, 5B, 10B, 20B or 25B is levied if a different Thai banks ATM machine is used for the withdrawal).

Q. Where is the immigration HQ in Bangkok
A. Immigration HQ in Bangkok has moved. New address: Building B, Bangkok Government Center, Chaengwattana Road (close to the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chaengwattana Road.) BANGKOK

Q. Where can I sign up for Thai lessons at a reasonable cost
A. NORTH STAR LIBRARY (open every day, hours vary) - 038-716-755. Sukhumvit Road, email: ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Q. Can a British Subject Living abroad use the NHS when visiting home.
A. Useful info website - http://www.stockport-lmc.org.uk/overseas%20visitors.ppt

Q. Is there somewhere that musicians can play just for fun.

A. The Jazz Pit on Pattaya Beach Road - Soi 5. The Blues Factory, Soi Lucky Star - Walking Street.

Q. Is there a British Consul in Pattaya

A. Yes, Howard Miller cell-phone 081 889 2470 - Office on Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road, near Chonburi Immigration Office. Open each working day 0900 to 1130 am. Office tel/fax: 038 267 113 (email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Q. Is there a chiropractor in Pattaya or Bangkok

A. Nigel Kelsey 089 0993845. Soi 16, South Pattaya Road.

A. Dr. Tom Smith, at D-Spine Chiropractic. 08 9232 1772. Bangkok

A. Dr N Grey Tel: 0892045333. Bangkok

Q. List of Hospitals in Thailand (including Pattaya).

A. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hospitals_in_Thailand

Q. List of companies covering many aspects of Home Maintenance (Pattaya Area)

A. http://pattaya.angloinfo.com/af/12/pattaya-house-and-home-improvements.html

Q. Are there any private storage facilities available in Pattaya area?

A. Yes, secure limited storage in different sized cages, for a few large suitcases - plus safe-deposit boxes - plus mail-boxes - plus full postal services - all available at Safe Independent Co, next to Jomtien Complex Condotel (a few metres from Shenanigans Irish Bar, Jomtien). tel: 038303863, 0840176889, 0876179606.Open every day.

A. Yes on Soi 10 Tel: 0-38428-924 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Q. Is there a Property Maintenance Company in Pattaya?

A. Yes - Pattaya Realty Property Maintenance, Office: 038 333 192, (http://www.pattayarealty.com/pages/maintenance)

Q. NOTARY PUBLIC services available in the Pattaya area? (aka: administer of oaths and affirmations, take affidavits and statutory declarations, witness and authenticate documents)

A. Licensed Notary is available at: DMC Inter Law, Soi Day-Night 2, South Pattaya Road (behind Tuk-com building). tel: 038723818 (www.pattayasolicitors.com). - & - DMC Inter Law, Soi Post Office (Soi 13/2 Beach Road) 038424264 (www.pattaya-law.com).

Q. Medical Lab in Pattaya for simple health tests, blood tests, etc, with speedy results?

A. Clinical Lifecare Lab, a small single shop-house clinic in the new shop-houses on 3rd road between the elevated section going to Bali High Pier and the Soi 17 traffic lights. It's in the soi opposite the peach coloured apartment block (LV Appts) on 3rd road. Open 7am till 10pm. Results usually available same day. 038488048 & 0814817180

A. Pattaya Medical Clinic, Dr Krit, 170/23 Soi20 Pattaya-Naklua Road, 038370245, 0853469880, open daily 1700 - 2400 (Sat & Sun 1000 - 2400)

Q. Is there anywhere in Pattaya area for re-upholstering motor cycle seats?

A. Yes, listed on this website: (http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/394490-motorbike-seat-recovering-shop-in-pattaya/)

Q. Is there a Garmin GPS Thailand map update available?

A. Yes, visit this website: (http://www.gadgetrend.com)

Q. A recommended builder / decorator for BIG jobs.

A. The Builder...PROVENSA...call Darko on 0890959376

Q. Two Auction Houses in Pattaya

A. Collingbourne Auctions (John Collingbourne) - Twice weekly - Wednesday 6pm (1800) & Saturday 11am (1100). Soi Chaiyapruk 2. Pattaya. Tel: 038 076 234, Fax: 038 076 235, Mob: 0868 387 841. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.collingbourne-auctioneers.com

A. Pattaya Auction House (Peter Heselwood) - Twice weekly - Wednesday 6.30pm (1830) & Sunday 11am (1100). 132/2 soi14 Chaiyapornvitee Rd, Banglamung. Tel: 038-068-207, Mob: 084-464-9486. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.pattayaauctionhouse.com

Q. Acupuncture in Pattaya area?

A. Nigel Kelsey a Licensed Acupuncturist affiliate with the Pattaya Sport Club. Soi 16 South Pattaya Road. 08 9099 3845

A. There is another one located near 3rd Road and South Pattaya Road traffic lights (North corner behind the Honda m/c store.)