Hi Mate, beaches in and around Pattaya are average at best - the really beautiful white sand, crystal clear blue water beaches are down south in Phuket. The buoys are just for demarcation as far as I know - normally for designated safe swimming areas, but this one leading to a boat ramp. No sharks in Thailand to worry about (save the landlubber scammers).
Not that I could see mate. I think for now it's just breakfasts, sandwiches and things on toast. I'm sure it will be back on the menu soon.
MOT first thing this morning then a nice bimble for a couple of hours Could've waited til Oct for the MOT as it had been extended, but as it hasn't been MOTed since I got it last August, it wasn't the piece of paper I was worried about, just wanted a good mechanic to give it a once over. DS
Rode along the roads south east of Pattaya, around the large temple areas. Had the roads almost to myself and experienced a first - a guy on a Harley actually waved back. The second photo includes Big Buddha mountain and the 9 horses at the entry to the new Chee Chan Golf resort (should only be 4 horses!).