I've discovered that the translation for "พัทยา" (Pattaya) is "southwest wind"; however, it can also mean "tax, or tithe". The translation for "Chonburi" (Pattaya's province) is fun: It is "ชล" (chohn... stupid, foolish) and "บุรี " (boo-ree... city) .
Therefore: I have decided that "Pattaya, Chohnburi" is Thai for "The city where stupid people come to tithe their earnings."
Here is the translation of other cities in the area:
Naklua is "นา" (naa... rice paddy) and "เกลือ " (gleuua... salt).
Jomtien is "จอม" (jaawm... leader, head person), and "เทียน" (thiian... candle). I have no idea what that is about. It's probably wrong.
Sattahip seems to be "สัต" (sat... living) and "หีบ" (heep... box). Also odd.
UPDATE:
I sat down with Pui and we went over each of the words in question... and yes: "Salt paddy", "Leader candle", and "Living box" are all correct... tones and all.
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