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As the long-awaited vacation approaches, absolutely everyone thinks about how to spend it with maximum benefit, at the same time receiving maximum impressions. Some people prefer to relax in the forest, some like to travel to different cities and get acquainted with an interesting cultural life, and others are in love with the mountains. But most people still dream of a vacation at the seaside wit...

Returning from a trip, tourists bring home little sweet souvenirs and exclusive gifts to relatives and loved ones, as a reminder of their vacation and symbolizing the country that they visited. Tourists vacationing in Pattaya are no exception. Thailand is an amazing country with thousands years of history and distinctive culture. Buying souvenirs in Pattaya, vacationers are trying to take p...

It’s impossible to stay hungry in Pattaya! And although the all-inclusive system is almost not developed in hotels (in most places, tourists are offered only breakfast), at every turn numerous bars, snack bars, cafes and restaurants are located throughout the resort, both with traditional Thai cuisine, and with familiar and understandable European cuisine. Like Thai architecture, Thai cuisi...

Pattaya is a well-known, popular resort, which is visited annually by more than 5 million tourists. In a short period of time, a small fishing village, the beaches of which were favored by sailors from a nearby US naval base, grew into a large city. Pattaya is located in southern Thailand, its beaches are washed by the waters of the Gulf of Thailand of the South China Sea, which flows into the Pac...

Tourists going on vacation to Thailand, particularly to Pattaya, know that this place is considered to be the main spot for entertainment. Some may get the impression that this atmosphere of the festival transcends all borders. But this is far from being the case: the country is quite puritan, and the native Thais are people of rather strict rules that adhere to centuries-old traditions. A number ...

The Thai ‘City of sins’ – flamboyant Pattaya is the most popular resort in Thailand. It welcomes tourists with a hospitable sea, go-go bars, massage salons, bright shows, and endless joy. Contents How to get to Pattaya Car Rental in Pattaya How to get from Bangkok How to get to the aqua parks Visit to the zoo The city and nearby localities ...

Contents Popular beaches of Phuket Beaches in Pattaya Advantages: Phuket vs Pattaya How to make the right choice Phuket and Pattaya are perhaps the most renowned resort centers of the Kingdom of Thailand. They annually attract millions of tourists from all over the world including this country as well. While Pattaya enjoys the global fame of Mecca of lust, Phuket, ...

Thailand, a picturesque, alluring and delightful country, annually attracts millions of tourists, including our compatriots. It offers a range of relaxation activities to suit all tastes: hiking in the jungle, expeditions through the tunnels of underground caves, climbing mountains, rafting along seething mountain rivers, and excursions to preserved ancient temples and to the ancient ruins of Siam...

Being a piece of paradise in the exotic and hospitable Kingdom of Thailand, Pattaya attracts millions of tourists all year round. This famous resort is a coveted destination for exotic adventurers as well as beach lovers eager to swim and soak in the sun, enjoy surfing or diving. Pattaya is just ideal for that! Washed by the pampering waves of the Gulf of Thailand, the city welcomes visitors wi...

140km to the South-West of Bangkok, alongside the Eastern coast of the Gulf of Siam, there lies one of the oldest and most popular Thai resorts: Pattaya. It is not a surprise that this city has become a magnet to millions of tourists, as one may find rest and entertainment that would satisfy any taste: picturesque and clean sand beaches, waterparks and amusement arcades, parks and gardens, zoos, ...

When renting a car in Pattaya there are things you should look for, and the first thing is that you  select a reputable car hire firm  such as MAKS Car Rental. There are other elements to take into account hiring a car and in this blog we highlight some of them. Is Your Licence Valid If you are just visiting Pattaya from another country then you may need to check that your driver’s licenc...

If you are a resident in Pattaya or perhaps just some spending time taking in all the amenities and attractions, you probably will consider the possibility of  hiring a car  and exploring some more of Thailand. Renting a car in Pattaya is easy, just head down to  MAKS Car Rental  and select one of their great vehicles for your forthcoming trip. Pattaya is the perfect place to explore Thailan...

If you like driving and you also like animals then the perfect road trip to take from Pattaya is to the the Roneam Daun Sam Wildlife Sanctuary. A journey of just under 300 kilometers this great drive is best undertaken at leisure, perhaps over a weekend. The first two essentials you will need to undertake this fantastic road trip is a decent hire car and a Cambodian Visa. Both are relatively ea...

This fairly short road trip from the seaside resort of Pattaya to the charming provincial town of Kanchanaburi passes through some of the most intriguing countryside that central Thailand has to offer. Kanchanaburi is most famous for its association with WWII and the Allied prisoners of war who worked on the railroad to Burma. But Kanchanaburi is really the gateway to Thailand’s “wild-west”. ...

MAKS Car Rental is the premier car rental company in Pattaya, it offers modern and  well maintained vehicles  at highly competitive prices. The fleet is extensive and offers every type of vehicle for every sort of occasion. Among their fleet is the impressive  Isuzu MUX  and here is a road test of the vehicle. The Isuzu MU-X The SUV market has some serious competition, with the  Fortuner ...

If you are a resident of Pattaya and have not been to some of the city’s great attractions for a while, you may be surprised just how many new attractions there are to see and exciting things to do. One of the best ways of getting around all these terrific attractions is by car, and if you do not own one then it is really easy to hire a car for the weekend. The are many  car hire companies i...

If you are  renting a car in Pattaya  you cannot do much better than MAKS Car Hire located just off Jomtien Second Road. We have a superb fleet of vehicles that are well maintained and with low mileage. The problem you may have is trying to choose the vehicle that you need for your excursion or tour. MAKS Car Hire have superb rates, but don’t let price always be the deciding factor in your car ...

Toyota increases their lineup of sedan cars with new Yaris Ativ. Yaris Sedan’s launch took place in August 2017 in Bangkok. Toyota Thailand has launched an all-new sedan in the form of the Yaris Ativ.  It look very self-assured among his competitive in B-segment sedan class. The Yaris Ativ’s base stands on the current generation Toyota Vios. However, they show a different engine-line. ...

Having first selected and hired your touring car from  MAKS Car Hire in Pattaya , you have to make your way along the highways of central Thailand to your departure point for this remarkable drive which is a Grand Tour of The Golden Triangle. Perhaps you have already heard of the Golden Triangle and the myths and reputation that is connected with its past and to some extent its current situatio...

  If you are thinking of getting away from Pattaya for a weekend break or a long touring holiday, then hiring a car is one of the best options open to you. Public transport in Thailand is not the easiest way to get around the kingdom, often you are restricted by the bus and train companies services. However, if you have your own transport then you can more or less please yourself. You c...

    Driving for the first time in Thailand can be a daunting experience, in fact being a pedestrian in Thailand can be a very scary experience. And if you have just arrived in Pattaya and considering  renting a car  from MAKS Car Hire, then you should really be aware of what the habits are of the other road users in the Kingdom. Driving On The Left The good news for visito...

Having the freedom to  rent a car in Pattaya  and just hit the road, is one of the greatest freedoms known to man. Add some top tunes into the equation and an ice chest full of your favourite snack and drinks, and you are just about ready to tackle any journey that comes to mind. Residing in Pattaya does have many benefits, and one of them is that Pattaya is located in central Thailand, so you ...

So you have just decided that a road trip is your next weekend activity in Thailand, if you are a tourist or a resident in Pattaya there are some great destinations close by that are easily accessible by hire car, and many  Pattaya Car Rental  firms will be more than happy to provide the appropriate vehicle for your trip. However, driving in the  Land of Smiles  is not as easy as one might th...

One of the great ways to explore somewhere new is by taking a leisurely drive through the backroads and villages that make up the surrounding area. Stopping off here and there to delve into the local culture and to meet the people, eating their cuisine and sampling the region’s hospitality. For those that live in Pattaya or are on holiday in the Kingdom,  renting a car in Pattaya  to go out exp...

Bangkok, the Big Mango, and famed throughout the world as a buzzing, cosmopolitan, thriving, urban metropolis. The city’s streets are one of the most evocative examples of everything that Southeast Asia represents. Hot, noisy, and full of people scurrying around hither and dither in every direction. For the tourist this melting pot of organised chaos is what they had only seen in movies, and in...

Pattaya is the perfect base for weekend driving trips around the eastern seaboard and further afield. If you don’t own your own transport it is not a problem, simply  rent a car in Pattaya  then plan your mini-holiday. There are so many options open to the weekend holiday maker, from cultural trips to the countryside to beach trips along the coast. Here are some great ideas for weekend driving ...

MAKS Car Rental would like to give a big thank you to all the customers that have used us for their car rental needs in Pattaya. Over the last 2 years 100 people have taken the time out of their day to go to Google and rate MAKS Car Rental with a cumulative rating now of 4.8/5 stars. These don't include the Facebook reviews which are also 5 star. Here are some of the highlights from what our custo...

Car Rental Pattaya options are plentiful in the popular resort town. There are many companies to choose from offering luxury cars, budget cars, trucks, SUVs, and minibuses for rent. Here at Maks Car Rental Pattaya the focus is on value for money. Keeping all rentals maintained in accordance with the manufactures suggestions at authorized dealers, and maintaining inventory that is not older than 5-...

There are a number of company's to choose from when it comes to Pattaya car rentals. With so many companies to choose from we thought we would offer some helpful tips that we have learned along the way to serve our customers better. We at MAKS Car Rental in Pattaya have found that the majority of our clients main concern is safety. This comes as no surprise as the roads in Thailand are notorious f...

Pattaya has so many things to see and do around the clock. Pattaya pulses with excitement 24 hours a day. With water parks, themed resorts, over the top night life, bars, clubs, and Go Go bars, museums that range from Ripleys Believe it or not, to Art in Paradise a 3D art display, and other unique points of interest found only in Pattaya Beach.   Water Parks Pattaya is a beach destinat...

Pattaya is in such a great location for taking road trips in your rental car. It is located just an hour and a half south and east of Bangkok on the gulf coast. Pattaya was a once humble fishing village that ended up growing into a world renowned tourist destination. In the 1960s during the Vietnam war American Service Men used to travel from U-Tapao Army Air Field to Pattaya because it had the pe...

When you drive around Thailand in a rental car, you want to have only pleasant experiences without being distracted by potential problems or incurring additional costs. Anything can happen on the road, including an accident, breakdown, vehicle theft, etc. This is why it's better not to take chances and rent only a properly insured vehicle. MAKS Car Rental cares about its customers and offers vehi...

Renting a car in Pattaya, Thailand should be simple and straight forward.  MAKS Rental Car strives to keep the process absolutely reliable, and ultimately easy . We have put together a list of 10 reasons you should rent from MAKS Car Rental, located just south of Pattaya in Jomtien Beach. MAKS is owned and operated by a local expat and has earned a reputation for excellent service in the last deca...

Pattaya, Thailand is a popular seaside resort town just two hours south of Bangkok. It is the nearest beach city to the Thai capital, and arguably the least expensive beach resort town in Thailand. It is centrally located making travel from Pattaya quick and easy. In Pattaya and the surrounding areaS there are numerous activities for your Pattaya Vacation. From shopping, golf, water sports, nation...

  Pattya has many rental car companies to choose from including the big three, but if you are looking for a local alternative then MAKS should be your 5 star car rental company of choice. You shouldn't take our word for it though. Take a look at what customers that rented at MAKS since September 2015 have to say about the company! With 45 reviews, 41 of which are 5 star with a handful of 4...

MAKS Car Rental has an enormous inventory of rental cars trucks, SUVs, and minibuses to serve the Pattaya and surrounding areas. When you choose  MAKS Rental Car  as your service provider you can rely on their professional service, and well maintained late model vehicles. The process to rent is simple, anyone over 18 with a valid drivers license may rent from MAKS, and no credit card deposit is re...

Anyone who has ever lived in a tourist destination, especially a beach destination knows the question, "Where is the Best Place to Stay in Pattaya?" Sometimes to answer that question you must ask another question, "What do you want to do while you are here in Thailand?" This answer will be different for everyone, some will want to be in the center of everything, Walking Street, night time activiti...

Pattaya is within 100 km of three international airports, and the only deep water port on the Eastern seaboard. Pattaya has become a world renowned tourist destination, but was made popular by US Servicemen in the 1960s during the Vietnam War. Men stationed at U-Tapao Army Airfield would travel from Rayong to Pattaya Bay to enjoy the perfect half moon bay of golden sands that Pattaya is known for....

MAKS Car Rental in Pattaya has dozens of cars to choose from to rent for both short term and long term, up to 2 years is the maximum rental contract. The mid range cars available for rent are between 600 – 750+ THB per day during slow season, rates are subject to increase during high season. The cars for rent in this range are very popular, as their engines are a little bit bigger than the economy...

MAKS Car Rental  has quite a variety of cars for rent in the Economy Plus class in Pattaya Thailand. MAKS is  independently owned and operated by a local expat with a  fleet of over 80 cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs for rent at rock bottom prices . All the vehicles rented at MAKS are maintained to the manufactures recommendation at authorized dealers. Renters will find cars for rent starting at just...

Thailand is known for having a low cost of living, especially when compared to western nations. Most notable are the savings on the cost of food and housing. Transportation can be on the cheaper end as well. Regional airports, train service and bus/van service can get you around the kingdom inexpensively. Sixty-one percent of the vehicles on the roads of Thailand have two wheels, and a large numbe...