I thought this soi was named after Chaiyaphum province.

Some call it Chaiyapoon, perhaps a play on the word 'poon', meaning girls or chicks.

Which is correct? Thanks.

Maybe because of Chaiya Poon Inn?

The soi actually is called Chaloem Phrakiat 25. Check it out on Google Maps.

Chaloem Phrakiat is Pattaya Sai 3 (Third Rd.) so, possibly other names - Soi 25, Sai 3; or Third Rd. Soi 25?

Edited December 11, 201213 yr by BB1950

Soi Chaiyaphruek is not the name of a Thailand province.

Both yet neither!

After I had been here in Thailand for a while I realized that there are about three (3) ways to spell,in English almost everything.

eg. Thrappaya.Tappaya.Treppaya

Jomtien.Chom tien........

My wife says it's Poon, maybe the "Poon" as in cement ??

@ThaiBob

Soi Chaiyapoon or "Phum" is a side street from Third Road near the former Excite Disco

Edited December 12, 201213 yr by MJCM

Soi Chaiyaphruek is not the name of a Thailand province.

Who said anything about Soi Chaiyaphruek? Chaiyaphreuk Road is in Jomtien.

There are no street signs with Chaiyaphum or Chaiyapoon. If Chaiyapoon -- an inn on Chaloem Phrakiat 25 -- is a true Thai name (?), then some local Thais are mis-representing the soi as Chaiyaphum, after the province. The local authority needs to clarify and also employ commonly-used names on its street signs. We pay them enough in taxes and tourist charges.

Edited December 12, 201213 yr by Trevor25222

Soi Chaiyaphruek is not the name of a Thailand province.

Who said anything about Soi Chaiyaphruek? Chaiyaphreuk Road is in Jomtien.

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Whoops! I was asleep. You are right.