Here are some (many!) pictures taken during my last trip to Thailand, in April 2001. They are all about Jomtien (Pattaya), which is becoming little by little my second home. You will see here Jomtien beach and the first pictures of my new my home, that I bought a few months earlier just on the project and I was visiting and seeing becoming "real" for the first time! :)

 

It is in the Thai culture to build a little temple for every property that has been built. In this way the spirits that were living in that areas have still a place where they can stay. The beginning of the walking area along the beach.
   
The new palm trees, that are planted all along the beach between the natural vegetation and the new pavement. The new palm trees and the natural vegetation already on the beach.
 
A group of chairs and umbrellas on the beach. The traditional Thai massage on the beach.
   
And this is the part of the beach where I normally go, seen from the back.... ... and from the sea.
   
The guy looking after my umbrella.... ... and having rest after such a big job! ;)
   
View on the South side. And on the North, of course!
   
Be careful, the sea comes up very fast! You will not need to "look for food"! They will bring you all what you could need, and much more!
   
Sunset on the beach. Why everybody leaves the beach before the best moment of the day?
   
Are you hungry? Here is a very traditional shop for you! Fixing the last details of the menu! :)
   
Look here... a Thai flag! Another one??
   
Oh! Here is the taxi arriving! Just stop him waving with your hand..... ... and step in!
   
When you arrive where you need to go, just ring the bell you find inside, step out, and pay to the driver. Just 10 Baht from any place to any other, so easy! One more traditional shop!
   
Is the taxi too fast for you? Ok, you can use this then! But be careful.... as you can see they can suddenly become fast like the wind! :)
   
Any need to comment this? :) Just many thanks to these young Thais... they have stopped here to let me take these pictures!
   

 

And this is a very personal little part... reserved to my friends who want to see my new "property" in Jomtien! :)

 

That hole in the ground shows how it was "before".... ... and this is how it is NOW!
   
A new building (still the same as before!!) is growing in Jomtien. A big new building and an old small vehicle!
   
Why did I buy a home in Jomtien? Well, now you know! Would you resist to a sign like this?? ;) Or to an office like this?
   
And this is the porter... Khun Stefan, for those who know him "by fame". ;) This is the little pool.... I will need to train for one whole year before being able to swim all along the long side (look at the persons around to see the dimension)!
   
This is a very well known Roman, waiting at the office for the keys of his new home! ....and here is the well known Roman in his property! Well, "outside" his property!
   
The view from my window. Front/right side.... ...and left side.

 

So this is all for now, till my next trip down there. When? Who knows...  not later than November anyway!  :)