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I'm Mark, The Baldy Vlogger. Join me for honest Pattaya hotel reviews, local food and days out across Thailand.

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Walk in with me. See what it's actually like.

Rooms, pools, streets, markets and meals—shown as I find them, so you can make up your own mind.

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Pattaya, up close.

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Featured vlog · Thailand

Pattaya Floating Market: is it worth 800 baht?

I went in to see what the tourist admission actually gets you. Watch the walk around and decide for yourself.

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What I'm filming.

01 / STAYSPattaya hotelsRooms, pools, location and the details that matter when you book.02 / TASTEFood & placesRestaurants, markets and whatever looks worth trying.03 / OUT THEREDays outExploring beyond the hotel, one vlog at a time.

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Small gifts. Favourite places.

Would you like a Farang and Proud Thailand keyring? See the proposed design and price, then register your interest for free.

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Behind the camera

Hi, I'm Mark.

I make travel videos as The Baldy Vlogger. I take you into the places I visit and give you a proper look around—from the hotel room to the neighbourhood outside. If you like seeing a place for yourself before deciding where to go, you're in the right place.

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Plan a trip. Cook something good.

Browse my printable and fillable Thailand travel planners, Pattaya hotel and nightlife guides, and The Baldy Cook: Ninja CRISPi Recipe Book Vol. 1.

Twelve digital books at £1 each, all together in one shop. Choose your download and get started.

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Digital holiday planner · £1

Pattaya Trip Planner

Keep your bookings, journeys and spending together in one practical 12-page PDF.

Includes arrival guidance, hotel comparison and budget examples, booking and payment records, airport and hotel-change plans, a flexible seven-day plan, Koh Larn planning, a spending log and a return checklist.

Print the A5 pages and write by hand, or complete 56 fillable fields on pages 5–12 using a compatible PDF reader. Budget calculations are manual.

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English-language digital PDF; no physical product. For personal use with your travel companions. AI-assisted planning organiser, not a booking service or live travel advice. Check current official guidance and prices before travelling.