Hello friends, yay! It's been over a month since we last met. How are you all doing? I've been working non-stop all month and I'm really feeling the need for a break (an excuse to go take some photos, of course). But we don't have much time, do we? If I take a day off, I'm afraid I'll fall behind on my work (am I handsome?). So I guess I'll have to find a place to visit near Bangkok that's easy to get to. I can only think of a few places. After thinking about it, I think I'll go to "Pattaya", a popular tourist destination that's easy to get to even on a Saturday-Sunday break. But going to Pattaya the same old way would be boring. Going with a mobile photographer, it can't be ordinary!!

Alright, let's start our journey from Bangkok! Our first destination is the **Pattaya Elephant Village**! Let's go!

The village of Chang Pattaya, we will be running from the Chonburi - Pattaya road and turn off at the exit to Nong Prue.

Arriving early at around 8:30 AM (a bit rushed), the elephant village was not yet open, so แก้ว decided to explore a bit.

The location of the Pattaya Elephant Village is quite shady and peaceful. Luckily, the day I visited, the sun wasn't too strong, and the weather was just right.

Kaew walked over to talk to the staff. There are a wide variety of activities available here, including elephant riding, ATV riding, hiking, shows, etc.

There is also a coffee shop here to serve tourists. Those who haven't had breakfast yet can stop by here first.

According to Thai customs, wherever we go, we should pay our respects to the sacred things of that place.

As I was walking around exploring, I met a very friendly old man. He told me about the history of this elephant village, saying that it was the first elephant village in Thailand and has been open to visitors for decades.


As we were talking, I found out that you are the owner of this place, Uncle? Your name is Uncle Phrai Rach Chaiya Kham. You started this business in 1972 as a center for taking care of retired elephants. The business has been passed down to the present day.

Okay, the elephant village is now open. แก้ว, let's go inside the village. Let's go to the first station, elephant riding.

Now Kaew is on the elephant's back. (I'm a little scared, it's almost 4 meters high!) We will ride the elephant along the path in the elephant village, which is about 2-3 km to the next point, which is the elephant keeper village.




Now Kaew has reached the end of the elephant ride. The next stop is the elephant village. Bye-bye, elephant, thank you for the ride.

One big, juicy kiss.


Let's move on. Along the way to the village, the guide who brought us will introduce the story of herbs in the forest in that area.
The short-haired girl and her child, **who are Japanese and are part of Kaeo's trip, seem very interested.**


Now we have arrived at the Kuan Chang village. The next thing we will see is silk weaving.
The guide told us that silk weaving has been intertwined with the lives of elephant keepers since the Ayutthaya period.
Men would go out to train and raise elephants, while their wives would grow herbs, raise silkworms, and weave silk at home.

And this is silk weaving. There are many foreign tourists who are interested in it.


Now แก้ว has a question in her mind: Where did เจ้าไหม, the silk she got for weaving, come from?

And here is the answer, the silkworms that are being raised.

It's small, soft, and very clean. Unlike most worms.

At the age of 45 days, the silkworms will build a cocoon around themselves. Believe it or not, a single cocoon can contain 350 to 1200 meters of silk thread. That's a lot of silk!

After leaving the elephant village, Kaeo walked a little further to board a raft to enjoy the nature.

Taking the time to slowly observe the nature around you truly helps to heal the fatigue of city life.



After getting off the raft, Kaew started to feel hungry. The guide said, "Let's take a limousine back to the village." "Wow, a limousine?" Kaew thought. "What's going on?" As he followed the guide a little further, Kaew found the answer. It was a **cart**, pulled by **two oxen**.


Warning: The cart does not have shock absorbers, so it will definitely be bumpy.



Kaew and Ma arrived just in time for the performance at the village to begin. We were able to watch the performance while eating.


Before moving on, Kaew took a moment to capture the relaxed atmosphere of the elephant village as a souvenir.

We're all tired from the day, so I think it's time for us to go to bed. Let's go to our accommodation, Sea Crest Jomtien.

The glass has arrived at Jomtien Beach. So I stopped by to take some pictures.

Hooray! Now I've arrived at Sea Crest Jomtien, my accommodation for this trip.

The interior of the hotel and the lobby are beautifully decorated.

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After checking in, Kaew went up to **floor 3. Her room is 305.**

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As I opened the door to the room, I couldn't help but gasp in awe. The room was absolutely stunning! The decor of the room I was staying in was inspired by the Udon Thani province. Each room has a different theme.

It also has a balcony for relaxing.

The staff followed me up to the room with a welcome drink and some snacks. It was very sweet of them.

Looking down from the balcony, I can see the swimming pool. The angle is really beautiful.

Kaew will take a break for a while. In the evening, I will go out to enjoy the sea breeze and find something delicious to eat.

Photo of Sea Crest's guest room in Krabi Theme on the 1st floor of the hotel.

Images of Sea Crest's guest rooms in the Ayutthaya theme

Images of Sea Crest's guest rooms in the Kanchanaburi theme

Images of Sea Crest's guest rooms in the Chiang Mai theme

After a short nap, I woke up to a cool evening. The sun was setting, making it the perfect time for a walk.
I decided to take a walk along the quiet Jomtien Beach and capture some photos.

Okay, I'm hungry. Let's go find something to eat. My friend recommended a delicious seafood restaurant with a great atmosphere. It's not far from our accommodation and it's called "Sud Tararak Pattaya".

After driving for a while, Kaew arrived at the Sud Tararak Pattaya restaurant.

The shop is very spacious and the atmosphere is very chill, perfect for enjoying a drink while taking in the sea breeze.





Okay, the food is here. The food here is not as expensive as it looks. Keaw will ask for permission to eat first.






After a hearty meal, Kaew asked to go and rest first, because tomorrow he will have to face a tough battle early in the morning.
That is Cable Rides Asia!

Before heading to Cable Rides Asia, let's stop by for a quick photo.
Anyone interested in staying here can book now at http://seacrestbyjomtien.com/

We will now be heading to Cable Rides Asia, which is located between Pattaya and Rayong.

We have arrived at the entrance of the Canopy Adventure activity zone.
Please park your car and take the team's pickup truck up.


Before starting the activity, the team will train the players on how to use the equipment, including how to accelerate and brake.

And here are the faces of those who will be joining us on the Cable Rides today.

**Alright, let's get started!**

Official Video from Cable Rides

Official Video Cable Rides from Mobile Photographer

It was scary at first, but I got used to it and it got more and more fun.

Hooray!! This exciting event has come to an end. I've made so many friends. Thank you to everyone who shared this experience with me today. You guys are amazing!



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Okay, the last station for this trip has arrived. Kaeo will go see the dolphin show, relax a bit.

I've arrived. It was a close call with the rain that started to drizzle.

Every time she watches the dolphins perform, Kaew is always impressed by their intelligence.

It is a very cute and intelligent animal.

And that concludes my travel journey to Pattaya, in the style of Kaew, a mobile photographer.
I hope that my travel itinerary in Pattaya, a small seaside town near Bangkok,
which is better than many people know, will be useful for everyone's vacation.

Until we meet again, goodbye for today.

Thank you for reading.
[ About the Author ]

**My name is "Kaew". I love to travel, explore, and take photos. I've been passionate about it since I can remember.**

**Currently, I have a full-time job. During my free time, I write about anything and everything. I also enjoy photography, and sometimes people even hire me to take photos for them. Haha!**

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