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Cheap and cheerful
Pattaya is a cheap and in general cheerful town on the eastern seaboard of Thailand. The climate is great, the cost of living cheap. The image most people have of a modern day Sodom and Gomorrah is really a result of careless and sensationalist reporting by various media around the world. It is true that there are many middle-aged men who have found they can afford to retire here often with a wife or girlfriend half their age ... but who are we to judge? It is also a fun holiday resort and great value for money.
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