Empty buildings in the Jomtien Complex

[Londoner]

I am intrigued by the empty buildings in the JC, some of which seem to have been slowly deteriorating for many years, although the ground floors have flourishing business premises. Since Covid, new businesses- bars and restaurants- have sprung-up near Dick's and have made the area more vibrant while a couple of these huge buildings remain ugly and unused. With all  the new buildings in the area, why so?

Then there's the newly decorated and renovated (post-Covid) three story block- seemingly apartments- directly opposite The Agate-  which remains, as I can discern, empty. Any explanations as to why this is?

[emiel1981]

Apparently new businesses are coming to the complex... This was posted in a Facebook group. The sign reads "What is going to happen here?" and is attached to the building next to Candy Bar. 

[floridarob]

11 hours ago, emiel1981 said:

Apparently new businesses are coming to the complex... This was posted in a Facebook group. The sign reads "What is going to happen here?" and is attached to the building next to Candy Bar. 

That has @Olddaddy written all over it.... he's mysterious like that, not that he's renting it, he's just put the banner up.

[Olddaddy]

20 hours ago, emiel1981 said:

Apparently new businesses are coming to the complex... This was posted in a Facebook group. The sign reads "What is going to happen here?" and is attached to the building next to Candy Bar. 

Just another boring beer bar 

As one member used to say ..Farang sit, farang drink !

What happened to that poster I don't think I see him on here anymore ?

 

[iendo]

4 hours ago, Olddaddy said:

Just another boring beer bar 

It is all bars together what make JC. I've only been once since here in Pattaya but I was pleasantly surprised. I'd be happy with a simple host bar. JC is slowly filling up and I've seen enough cuties and some board members.

[Travellerdave]

47 minutes ago, iendo said:

It is all bars together what make JC. I've only been once since here in Pattaya but I was pleasantly surprised. I'd be happy with a simple host bar. JC is slowly filling up and I've seen enough cuties and some board members.

I believe that the Complex Hotels don’t have much availability in the run up to Christmas. I’ve got thoughts about being there during late January . Have any Cambodian boys returned ?

[iendo]

1 hour ago, Travellerdave said:

Have any Cambodian boys returned ?

I have not spoken to any of the boys. But I can tell you that it felt like old times to me. For example, M bar had a lot of boys inside and outside. I'm sure others might know where they were from. But again, I was impressed by how lively JC was and had a great time talking with new and old friends. 

A little over two years ago I left Thailand for the last time and it was straight up boring in all three hot spots. With my medical tasks almost completed I'll be discovering all that Pattaya has to offer real soon, and I'm pretty optimistic. 

[mauRICE]

6 minutes ago, iendo said:

A little over two years ago I left Thailand for the last time and it was straight up boring in all three hot spots.

And you're giving it another Cher farewell tour, so to speak? 🤔😏