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That one is orange and usually the recommended one. But honestly the difference between green and orange is so minimal that convenience takes priority. As far as I am aware, there isn’t a green outlet located anywhere near the bar district so the best choices are either Central Park or X-One depending which side of Patpong you’re on. Or as @spoon mentions, if you have time to go to Silom Plaza. Myself, I don’t enjoy the long walk in the heat because any savings will immediately be spent on a cold beer to recover.   

Thanks for that information.  I actually had no idea there were two different companies with the same name.  I used the SuperRich located in the lower level of the new Central Park Mall, but do not recall if the sign was green or orange.  Not something I really knew to pay attention to until now.  I also assumed SuperRich was all one company so the exchange rate would be the same at all locations.  Sounds like I need to shop around a little before exchanging currency in the future.  

My mood killers would be the same, whether non-paid interactions or escort relationships.  In general it would apply to all situations.   Had a similar experience to you many years ago while visiting friends in Atlanta.  Went to a gay bar called Bulldogs and met a really nice guy.  Very handsome, young and athletic...probably a college swimmer type guy.  Anyway, after a couple of drinks, good conversation and a lot of flirting...we left and went back to his place.  We were getting hot and heavy when he stopped and wanted me to spank him.  Not something I was really into, but I obliged with a light smack on the butt.  He kept insisting I continue and each time wanted it harder and harder.  Total mood killer for me.  Finally told him he was a nice guy, but this was something I just wasn't into and needed to leave.  Couldn't get dressed and out of there fast enough.  

The usual confusion is between 100 and 500 notes, which can be a genuine accident as they look very similar under dim or red lighting. As others suggest, say the amount out loud.

Hi Kiwi306, I have attended both the Pattaya City and also Jomtien Complex (Supertown) Gay Pride events in year 2024. There were 2 distinct events on 2 different weekends in 2024. On Saturday 8 June 2024 there was a parade held in Jomtien on Thappraya Road, ending at the Dongtan gay beach area.  It's name was Pattaya Community Pride 2024 and it was sponsored by SWING and the Jomtien Supertown Complex.  After the parade there were festivities and dancing held within the Jomtien Complex later in the evening.  The area at the Dongtan Beach was used for speeches and awards and prizes. On Saturday 22 June 2024 there was a parade held over in Pattaya City on Beach Road, ending at the Central Festival mall.  It's name was Pattaya International Pride Festival 2024 and it was sponsored by PATTANA (the Thai conglomerate that owns the Central shopping malls throughout Thailand).  The parade started at the Central Marina shopping mall over on Second Road (near Terminal 21) and then at the Dolphin Circle it turns left towards Beach Road and terminates at Central Festival. I enjoyed both events, but I preferred the Jomtien parade and related festivities because they were more grass roots organized, whereas, the Pattaya City parade is much more commercial, as it is sponsored by PATTANA.  Also, I was disheartened that Boyztown was absent in the Pattaya City parade activities - which disappointed me, as Boyztown has been an integral part of the Pattaya City gay community since forever. It seems that the parade route for the Pattaya City 2026 pride parade will be the same as it was in year 2024: The above image was extracted from the Pattaya City Mayor's office meeting and was posted crocked by them as shown above. Below is the image that has been created for this year's Pattaya City Gay Pride event - with the parade to be held on Saturday 27 June: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLnCBdNSBbf/   There is still no news if SWING and/or the Jomtien Supertown Complex will organize any pride events for this year.  Today I wrote an email to SWING Pattaya (Service Worker in Group Foundation) to see if they have any plans for this year.  If they respond then I will post them here. Some photos/video from the 2024 Jomtien / Pattaya pride events: Jomtien Dongtan Beach - end of parade stage setup for announcements and awards ceremonies   20240608_171008.mp4 Jomtien 2024 Gay Pride parade video snippet (Thappraya road at the Dongtan Beach entrance) Pattaya City 2024 Gay Pride parade - at the beginning at the Central Marina mall on 2nd Road Pattaya City 2024 Gay Pride parade on Beach Road Note that also in June, Pattaya will be the host of the Circuit Festival Asia from 19 - 21 June https://www.instagram.com/circuitfestivalasia/   https://www.facebook.com/CircuitFestivalAsia/   In closing, note that on 6 May 2026, Thailand officially petitioned to host the year 2030 World Pride and is in competition with Barcelona. I believe that the final decision will be made in January 2027. https://www.sdperspectives.com/activities/road-to-bangkok-worldpride-2030-global-pride-hub-thailand/ https://www.interpride.org/worldpride/