Gay Pattaya

I'm curious to know.. does Pattaya have a wider selection of boys available for rent? or Bangkok? I have never been to Pattaya but I would be interested.

From Pattaya News The Pattaya Tourist Police Volunteers are recruiting Thai and foreign volunteers! We are often asked about this….here you go! The Pattaya Tourist Police Station is now recruiting volunteers with the following details: 1. **Application Period:** July 5-15, 2024, ending at 6:00 PM. 2. **Interviews:** July 18-19, 2024, from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the meeting room of Tourist Police Station 4, Sub-Division 2, Division 1. 3. **Interview Results Announcement:** July 25, 2024 4. **Volunteer Training :** August, 2024 (to be confirmed) 5. **Probation Period:** August 26, 2024, to November 26, 2024 6. **New Volunteer Announcement:** Fi…

From Pattaya Mail On August 5, Anupong Phutthanawarat, Chairman of the Pattaya City Administration and Peacekeeping Committee, led a meeting with Pattaya police and other relevant officials to address road congestion and traffic management issues in Soi Buakhao, Central Pattaya. The meeting reviewed the results of the one-way traffic system trial on Soi Diana (Pattaya Second Road Soi 11) and Soi Honey (Pattaya Second Road Soi 13), which began on May 21. The trial has led to a significant improvement in traffic flow, with positive feedback from both residents and visitors. The one-way system was introduced to tackle severe traffic congestion exacerbated by t…

From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon Dying is a grave affair and not getting any cheaper in Pattaya. The myth persists that you can cremate a friend or loved one for around 20,000 baht (US$570) and that the main factor is which temple you choose. Whilst it is true that the further you move from central Pattaya the cheaper they come, my recent experience as the person authorized-by-the-relatives-in-UK has revealed that the actual costs are distributed much more diffusely. It was quite an undertaking. If you die, or nearly, at home or in the street, you will likely be taken to a hospital. Each of which in both the private and public sector has its own ferrying a…

From The Thaiger Pattaya’s tourism operators have put forth a proposal to the tourism minister, aiming to transform the city’s image into a family-friendly destination, distancing it from associations with sex tourism and illegal gambling. The Association of Chon Buri Tourism Federation (ACTF) recently convened with Tourism Minister Sermsak Pongpanit to discuss the initiative. The meeting also included insights from a workshop that engaged foreign tour agencies from five key markets: Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Germany, South Korea, China, and India. The ACTF and the minister discussed plans to collaborate on boosting Pattaya tourism and r…

From Pattaya News Kasikornbank (KBANK) has collaborated with Pattaya City to introduce the FX EV Car, an electric vehicle designed for mobile foreign currency exchange services, to enhance convenience for both Thai and international customers. Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngamphichet welcomed Mr. Boonthep Jiraphat, Assistant Managing Director of Kasikornbank and other Kasikornbank officials yesterday, August 1st, at the Pattaya City Hall. Both parties met to officially launch the FX EV Car, which is 100% electric and serves as the first-ever mobile foreign currency exchange service in Pattaya. Mr. Boonthep announced that Kasikornbank …

From Pattaya Mail A meeting was held to gather public feedback on Phase 2 of the Pattaya Public Transportation System, specifically the proposed Red Line Monorail project. The July 30 event, organized by the consultancy firms involved in the project’s feasibility study, design, and environmental impact assessment, aimed to present draft environmental mitigation measures and collect additional input from stakeholders. The Red Line Monorail is planned to run from the Dolphin Roundabout to Thappraya Junction and extend to the Eastern National Sports Stadium, covering a distance of approximately 17.37 kilometres. The elevated monorail system, while involving higher …

From Pattaya Mail There was a packed PCEC audience on July 24 to hear and discuss a host of expat subjects. Duncan Foster, company director of MOT’S services on Soi Khaotalo, explained that foreigners attending the immigration bureau have to expect a lot of officer discretion these days. “The immigration bureau nationally issues broad instructions, but each local office uses its discretion about the precise paperwork required,” he pointed out. Duncan, who has 36 years of experience in customer service in UK and Thailand, said it was important to recognize that local immigration offices were in some senses “franchises”, responsible to the government for fee colle…

From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon The gay-orientated Jomtien Complex has seen better days. Pattaya leaders are up in arms about the stereotype of Pattaya as a haven for prostitutes. High-sounding names such as the Pattaya Night-Business Entrepreneurs and the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association stress that the city has lots to offer those not seeking horizontal leisure pursuits. Disney-style fun parks, museums, sports facilities, conference facilities and tip-top restaurants and hotels are given as prime examples. Thairath TV, which had posted a negative report, has now apologized for denigrating the resort and claimed it just wanted to presen…

From Pattaya News Pattaya. Is gearing up to host the Thailand Beach Soccer Championship 2024, which will take place from July 27th to September 28th, 2024, on Jomtien Beach in front of The Now Hotel. The championship is a joint effort between Pattaya City and the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), which aims to promote sports tourism and stimulate the local economy. The event also aims to enhance Pattaya’s reputation as a sports tourism destination.

According to the just-published new official map of the complex, there are 27 bars (coloured purple). There r dfrnt measures by which to classify them, e.g. - size, ambience, music volume, drinks, etc. Focusing on boys: Do all of them offer off services? R off rates similar? Body type - twink, muscular, etc.? Ethnic or regional or national origin? Any other special features by which a discerning client might make his choice (again - if he wants to choose according to boys)? Or, r they all same same..... ?

From Pattaya Mail Pattaya City is set to enforce stricter regulations on water recreation activities in Pattaya Bay following a meeting led by Mayor Poramet Ngampichet on July 2. The initiative comes amid efforts to revitalize Pattaya’s tourism economy post-COVID-19, focusing on organized zonation for various water activities. Mayor Poramet highlighted the city’s ongoing efforts to designate specific zones for water sports. However, concerns arose over non-compliance from some operators, prompting an unscheduled meeting to establish clear guidelines. The outcome emphasized the importance of adhering to zoning regulations to ensure uniform practices among marine …

From The Thaiger A Canadian tourist’s holiday in Pattaya took a sinister twist after a threesome left him penniless. What seemed like a casual bit of fun with two Ugandan sex workers turned into a costly nightmare. Chon Buri Immigration Police arrested 38 year old Mariam and 28 year old Sheebah at a hotel in the Khao Pratamnak area of South Pattaya. The arrests followed a warrant issued by the Pattaya Provincial Court on charges of jointly committing theft at night. This action was taken after Khalid, a Canadian tourist, lodged a complaint at Bang Lamung Police Station. On June 10, Khalid invited two African women to drink and spend the night with him in hi…

Dear all, I see that Reader has kindly posted 2024 Pride information for Bangkok and Chiang Mai. I wanted to post about what is happening in Pattaya - and it was difficult to gather the information as most of it is only in Thai -> even though the Pattaya government wants tourists to participate but no information is posted in English - duh!! But my wonderful Thai friend, Sun, was able to help me gather the appropriate information for an article in English. Furthermore, I learned that Thailand is competing to host the 2030 World Pride event which would be truly amazing. I participated in the year 2000 World Pride event in Rome and it was outstandin…

From Pattaya Newd The Royal Thai Navy ship HTMS Ravi, a freshwater transport vessel, delivered over 170 tons (around 154,000 liters) of fresh water to the residents of Koh Larn in Pattaya to alleviate an ongoing drought problem. The delivery, which took place on June 14th, 2024, came as Koh Larn is facing a water shortage due to dry weather conditions and an increase in tourist arrivals. Pattaya Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampiches stated that after receiving complaints from residents and tourists about insufficient water supplies, he reached out to the Royal Thai Navy’s Fleet Command 1 for assistance. The delivered water is expected to temporarily relieve th…

From The Thaiger evere monsoon storms and heavy rains have led to significant erosion along Na Jomtien Beach, causing safety concerns for beachgoers and tourists. Authorities from the Pattaya Harbor Office and Na Jomtien Municipality inspected the affected area and are moving quickly to address the situation. The Director of the Pattaya Harbor Office, Ekkarach Kantharo, explained that the erosion is a natural result of the strong winds and waves typical of Thailand’s monsoon season. The affected area along Na Jomtien Beach spans 2.8 kilometres and is directly connected to the sea, making it particularly vulnerable to the influx of rain during this…

From The Thaiger By Bob Scott A deaf shoeshiner in Pattaya has captured the admiration of netizens for his perseverance and dedication. Known as Kai, his story surfaced online after a local journalist saw him cleaning a tourist’s shoes on Pattaya Beach. Kai earns his living by offering shoe cleaning services to tourists. Despite being deaf and mute, he communicates with customers using a sign that reads, Hiring Clean Shoes. Each day, he arrives at the beach equipped with his shoe-cleaning tools: a brush, towel, and polish, ready to work. Charging 60 baht per pair, Kai meticulously cleans and polishes shoes, transforming them from sandy and worn t…

By chance I came across this news story about three security guards assaulting customers at a straight bar in Pattaya Soi 6 on May 27, 2024. There is a video of almost the entire incident at https://www.reddit.com/r/ThailandTourism/comments/1d1auy5/full_merged_video_of_the_soi_6_incident_seems/https://www.reddit.com/r/ThailandTourism/comments/1d1auy5/full_merged_video_of_the_soi_6_incident_seems/ While the customers seemed to have started a bit of pushing, the guards' reaction seem totally disporportionate and I hope the police will see it that way too. What is interesting is that the guards weren't employees of the bar in question but were called in from somewhere …

NOTE — Do we need any more reasons not to stay above second floor in Pattaya? This phenomena is bordering on ridiculous. From Thai PBS World A German national fell to his death from a hotel room in Pattaya late last night. A hotel employee told Pattaya police that he saw a man fall from the hotel into plant pots in front of a shopping mall next to the hotel. Police and EMTs rushed to the scene, but could not help the victim. Police searched the room of the 57-year-old German, in an attempt to discover the cause of the fatal fall, but did not initially find any evidence which might suggest that the victim had been assaulted prior to his fall. …

From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon Bob and his longtime partner Oh in their favorite restaurant. American Robert (Bob) Pelletier is one of that large group of farang who settled in Pattaya around the beginning of the century. Born in 1939 at the port city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, he spent some years in Fall River, more famous perhaps for the alleged but unproven murders of Lizzie Borden. Bob gained a degree in accountancy – “money is always an interesting subject” – and joined the National Guard before being called up on active duty in the army air corps. He had an early military career to become Assistant Chief of Protocol and re…

From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon The answer is a resounding yes, but on Thailand’s terms. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has championed the “new generation” of longstay visas such as the Long Term Residence, the revamped Elite, the as-yet cloudy Destination Thailand Visa and – for those working legally – income tax concessions and specialist visas such as the four-year Smart. Together with the improvements for short stay tourists (well over 90 percent of all new arrivals will shortly get 60 days visa-exempt on entry) the reforms are imaginative if sometimes confusing to the general reader. Updated information about them comes variously from the Cabinet or…

A new bar opened yesterday in the Jomtien Complex on the main arm of the complex in part of what was Dolce Vita restaurant, and adjacent to the snicket there that leads towards the Zing Hotel. A young Thai boy boss, Golf pictured below. The map is not mine of course, but Golf annotated it for me to show where his new bar is located. New Boss, the young 'Golf'; a lovely lad who used to work in JoJo Bar. I got to know him quite well on my last holiday and I wish him every success! 😍

From Pattaya Mail A foreign tourist fell to his death at a 39-story luxury condominium on Thepprasit Road, South Pattaya on June 3. The victim, identified as Mr. Roman Vlasenko, a 38-year-old Russian national, was discovered in the parking area beside the building, wearing blue sportswear and lying face down with severe injuries to his body. Thantawan Khontaratkul, the condominium’s security guard, recounted hearing a loud noise resembling something hitting metal barriers while patrolling the area. Upon investigation, residents directed him to the spot where the incident had occurred. There, he found Mr. Vlasenko, who had jumped to his death. Security camer…

just another day in Pattaya…. From Pattaya News A South Korean tourist filed a report to Pattaya police in the early hours of May 30th, claiming he was kicked in the face twice by an exotic animal exhibitor. The tourist lost three teeth after getting kicked. The incident took place at the Runway Market on Pattaya Second Road. The victim, Mr. Munsu Park, a 38-year-old South Korean national, along with his older brother and girlfriend, traveled to the Pattaya Police Station around 2:06 AM to file an assault report against the Thai owner of an exotic animal show. According to Ms. May, the victim’s girlfriend, Mr. Park was visiting Pattaya for the first t…

From The Thaiger A 58 year old British man was found dead in his condo bathroom in Sattahip, Chon Buri on May 27. Sattahip police responded to a report of a suspected suicide at a luxury condominium behind Bang Saray Market. Upon entering the third-floor room, police discovered the man, identified by police as Michael Devalle, dead in the bathroom. He appeared to have hanged himself using a belt. Police estimated that he might have passed away around 10 hours earlier, with no signs of physical violence observed on his body. The body was transported to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok for a full autopsy. Poli…