September 4, 201610 yr Vinapu - it was a couple of years ago. I had arrived back from Vietnam that evening and had partially unpacked but then rushed out to catch the show at Bbb without locking the safe. Easily done !. it was whall who actually asked about the safe. I sympathize with you on the issue as it happened at least twice to me . Left safe opened to discover it upon return from bar with horror and spend whole night between entertaining the boy and thinking if I was robbed or forgot to close. So far always second choice luckily.
September 4, 201610 yr Rob means take with force, which was not the case. But how do you say "became a victim of a theft" in one verb? I have been thiefed? I have been stolen from? I know you don't swear but I'd say " I have been fucked up" and should in the post above instead of ' robbed'. By the way I think opening safe by force would qualify as robbery even if done in the absence, hope native English speakers will chip in
September 4, 201610 yr Is that "fifth"!by any chance ? :-) No this wasn't a money boys either it was a guy in phuket
September 6, 201610 yr When I lived in the Dark Side, it was not not uncommon to see farangs who liked boys and girls of dubious age moving into the neighbourhood. Living in a condo with nosey farang neighbours and watchful security was not conducive to their proclivities and suburban Thais could always be relied upon to turn the other cheek if it's not their children who were being victimised. It was the main reason why I moved out from the suburb and back into a condo.
September 8, 201610 yr Well, thanks for the update on the Flamingo. Was there any sign of customers ? Their old website is gone and I still don't see any availability on the booking websites. In any case, I'm not planning to stay there, but it is a nice back up option.
September 9, 201610 yr Dark Side? What you mean? Is that? part of Pattaya behind Sukhumvit, further from the sea and closer to nowhere
September 9, 201610 yr Didn't see any customers z909 . Thinking about it, didn't see the old cleaning lady that always seemed to be sitting outside either . I will investigate further, now I am on the case ..lol
September 9, 201610 yr Dark Side is a neighborhood of Pattaya? Is that what you're saying. I can't decide if that's a really cool or scary name.
September 10, 201610 yr Flamingo definitely still up and running, including the old cleaning lady ... (well she sits outside rather than runs ..lol )
September 10, 201610 yr Flamingo definitely still up and running, including the old cleaning lady ... (well she sits outside rather than runs ..lol ) I wonder how they actually market the rooms now. They used to have a website and a presence on booking.com.
September 10, 201610 yr Flamingo is still on Agoda but doesn't show any rooms available for few random dates from now till end of year, so probably just relying on walk in business and word of mouth
September 10, 201610 yr I didn't it was still open. That "for sale" sign has been hanging there so long, I thought they had closed long ago. That sign is even on Google earth picture dated oct 2012
September 10, 201610 yr don't be shy, walk like you own the place and on hearing any comments and tell them in no uncertain terms ' none of your fucking business, mind your job". Generally speaking Pattaya and shyness are not blending well I am not sure about the 'non of your fucking business', but the walk like you own the place is spot on. I am just returned from my last holiday and my stay at the Queen Victoria on Soi 6. The 60+ Soi 6 bars are stuffed full of Thai girls and ladyboys but no boys. But everyone of my long-times this holiday was a boy, and to start with I tried to hide them - and then I thought 'fuck it!' this is my holiday and these are my choices. Not only did nobody among the hotel staff say a derogatory word, they even quite took to some of the lads
September 11, 201610 yr Transalation of the above is that we can expect another fabulous trip report soon , right Vessey?
September 15, 201610 yr Haven't stayed there since in 2014 they were apparenty overbooked and John relocated me to Kingfisher's next door without telling me in advance. Website works fine for me, but I think hasn't been updated for 2 or 3 years. You could try and contact them on Facebook.
September 16, 201610 yr Actually I just got in contact with them And made my reservation. enjoy your trip !
September 16, 201610 yr Haven't stayed there since in 2014 they were apparenty overbooked and John relocated me to Kingfisher's next door without telling me in advance. Website works fine for me, but I think hasn't been updated for 2 or 3 years. You could try and contact them on Facebook. Is John still directly involved with 2 Guys? I've heard several conflicting stories. Some people say it's been under a different management for a while now.
September 16, 201610 yr The arrangement now at twoguys is that John does not have a direct every day Role in day to day operations. Aek who Who worked there before is now doing the Bulk of management. You will not see John at breakfast most mornings. But you will see the same expat crowd And frequent "tourists" like myself. Aek is doing a very good job by the way And even did some redecorating of the Patio and lobby. The patio now has complete privacy from Kingfisher next door except for the Sound.
September 21, 201610 yr Does anyone know what my chances would be of getting a room if I just turn up to flamingos?
September 21, 201610 yr Chances would be 100% in your favour ..but take some mosquito spray with you ..lol
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