gerefan

I went last year and probably won’t go again. We had seats on the beach which was crowded and deafening with LOUD music near us. The public toilets were crowded and also increased in price at 20 baht a go….also a long way away. Yes the firework show was scheduled for 4 hours. However, it was in short shows with 45 minutes between some…and nothing to see during the long gaps.

That’s only 6 years…if correct.

Is it Patpong 2 near Soi4 in Bangkok?

So you are saying that 3 out of 5 (that is 60%) of all taxis do not use the meter…and are trying to get extra money from you. That figures as I have had to refuse many taxis in Thailand and Hanoi for the same reason. You cannot trust a taxi driver anywhere.

They are building a monstrous block of flats immediately opposite Baan Souy. I believe it over 50 floors high with huge cranes on top. Apparently one fell off recently and the powers that be put a temporary stop on the work. As a guide I stay in Jomtien and you can see the top of it clearly above all else.

I had to meet a friend in one of he bars and then went to a birthday party for a boy in the bar next door. I was horrified when I arrived at the complex. You could hear the “noise” half a mile away. There were in fact 3 bands and a solo singer in the Soi. The noise was relentless. Thankfully it really pissed down later and that quietened things a bit.

As you should know there are no Gogo bars in Jomtien. So as I say there used to be 30+ Gogo bars in Pattaya but now there are only 8.

So a total of 8 Gogo bars in Boyztown and Sunee. When I first visited in 2004 there must have been a total of something like 30+ Gogo bars in those areas…..😥

Agree with the business review of Emirates. Incredible service and great aircraft so long as you stick with ONLY the A380. What was not mentioned is the free chauffeur service at each end of the flights. They come and get me from home to Gatwick Airport (London) about 60 miles. And take me back home on return. Also take you to Bangkok and back. All included in the business fare.

How many thousands of times have we read to only take the money we intend to spend. 15,000…..way too much for a night out

I do exactly the same with small coins below 10 baht. They go in a jar and after three months when I go home I leave them on the table as a tip for the lady who does the final clean of the condo.

Haha, same for regular tourists! Never heard the expression “I should have taken half as many clothes and twice as much money”?!!

Ive been in there a lot. Peter is very friendly.

https://www.thelimopattaya.com/rates/ 1600 baht from anywhere in Bangkok to anywhere in Pattaya. I have used them for many years and thoroughly recommend them. Dont be put off by the term limo! It’s just a good car.

Went out with some friends for a meal this evening in Jomtien but as it’s Election Day tomorrow no alcohol.😟☹️ Anyway after they left I went looking and then remembered a home run bar a mile or two away…off the beaten track. So walked there and she was just about close. So I bought 3 large bottles to drink on a bench outside. Decided it might be difficult to walk back (!) so drank one there and am sitting on my balcony now finishing the others. Job done!! Always the same on these daft days….just need to find somewhere away from the crowds.