Mojomor

Was reading somewhere that the airlines have come up with some new spin where the center seats in the rows of 3 will be left empty to allow more space, with only a small increase in price ---- like 50% or something.

160 baht in Caddie Shack. It's good too, good taste!

Recently, I notice fewer and fewer Kasikorn ATM machines. They seem to have withdrawn a lot of them.

Is it becoming an endangered species.

Does anybody know what is happening?

Royal days have been wet days for years. Some owners decide to give the staff a day off. My GF who works for a Thai company bought a black dress a couple of days ago to wear today, but they were all told yesterday to wear bright clothes in celebration of the beloved King. Yellow (his colour) was suggested

I have noticed the new bank notes seem to be short on numbers. For people with poor eyesight or in poor light, it can be quite difficult to work them out.

This is extremely poor design, and somebody should be held to account.

If my memory is correct the experiment was tried in the late 60s for a couple of years. When the accident statistics were calculated it was found that a lot more died in early morning accidents due to dark and bitterly cold. Then it was decided to scrap the experiment and revert to Summer Time and Winter time. The accident stats reverted to pre-experiment levels. 

Please can someone suggest a good place to eat steamed fish. I like the fish with the lime sauce. It is often available with plum sauce also, but I will pass on this.

The price seems to have increased a lot also. Back in the day a fish suitable for 2 people used to cost about 250 baht.

All suggestions welcome. Thanks 

40 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Is it really that popular among non-U.K expats? I reckon not. I ordered it once. Sugary beans? Yuck. Black pudding? If you like blood. Bubble and squeak? No sex for brekkie please. 

The blood was removed from black pudding more than 40 years ago. It was replaced by a dye.

6 hours ago, theoldgit said:

I'd be interested to know which European country has issued Yingluck with a passport, holders of passports from most countries in Europe don't need a visa to enter the UK. 

Yes, it is very strange. A 10 year visa when you don't need one is also very strange.

On 03/05/2018 at 11:30 AM, morrobay said:

So you "think" the answer is no. Do you mind stating what your Pattaya history is ?

As well as your subjective/objective perceptions in this history. 

Note : Like some others have commented there seems to be suspiciously a lot of comments

from those who have very little time if any in Pattaya.

I have been here for 12 years. The place is okay, but not great. It is too noisy, too dirty, and too expensive. It is also full of people pretending to be something else. I like Thailand a lot and have travelled to most parts, but not all. 

I have always done it myself. It is not difficult. First time it is a bit daunting, but after that fairly straightforward.

Was it ever any good? This is an honest question, and I think the answer is no!

He should send his wife. She seems to be developing some skill as a diplomat, and is certainly prettier.

The standard of driving here is atrocious. This morning a Nissan Almera cut across me from my right and half a km later a BMW cut across me from my left. Both cars were black. I each case I had to use my brakes to avoid a collision. Think I will stay in the condo on the 19th.

Numchai used to have a repair operation behind their shop on Suk, and it was very good. Not sure if they still have it, but it was great.

You can buy fresh in most veggie markets, It is a bit like ginger root.

I have been to Nha Trang. It is okay, but I would not rave about it. Regarding Saigon, yes the locals call it Saigon. Some of the politically correct call it HCM Saigon

From memory the office near Immigration do stamp it, which is why you have to collect it later. Best to ask them yourself, but I am fairly sure it is stamped or notified or whatever their terminology

Teresa May has dug a deep hole for herself and does not know how to get out of it, so she is pleading with the EU for help. Please Lord, spare us the gruesome details. This could get very ugly.

An office near Jomtien immigration did it for me. As you enter the area it is the second last on the left.

Think they charged 400 baht per page. You have to leave it with them and collect it later.

In my humble opinion Maprachan is the better of the 2 choices. Huay Yai has little to offer, whereas Maprachan has some life as in good restos bars etc. Having said this you would need to pay me, to me to live in either place.

Good luck with your search.

On 04/06/2017 at 4:11 PM, Jingthing said:

Now back to the type of post that this thread is supposed to be all about!

 

 

GUMBO HOUSE

(previously mentioned by another but this is about my visit)

Cajun Seafood Restaurant and Bar

New Orleans / Lousiana style food of course but also Thai food.

Jomtien Beach road (far out)

It's a long walk south (but doable if you like to walk) from the last place baht buses stop, which is at Chayuphreuk.

 

The restaurant is near The Aeras condo

Map here:

https://goo.gl/maps/wbtiP6yLCVw

 

Hours -- Open DAILY, 11 am to 9 pm

 

What a delightful little restaurant with of course spectacular sea views.

One doesn't expect world class New Orleans / Lousiana style food in Pattaya, but overall based on the two dishes I tried, they are making a serviceable effort, and it should satisfy a craving for those that know the food, and something "exotic" for others. No, the food won't ever replace a trip to Lousiana, but what did you expect? My context for my comments is that I do have some (not massive) experience eating world class food of this type, in New Orleans and elsewhere. 

 

(Even cooked by the famous deceased chef Paul Prudhomme, sorry name dropping is so crass.)

 

 

Had the red beans and rice, 150 and the seafood gumbo, 180.

Served with meh garlic bread and a "lagniappe" of a very nice potato salad (free taste). 

 

Might seem like a big order, but I was hungry, and it wasn't really too much food. 

 

The red beans and rice was satisfying. I don't think strictly authentic but certainly very pleasant. The sausage surely not the authentic Andouille style, but still worked in the dish. 

 

The seafood gumbo featured limited chunks of shellfish in a too bland, but still authentic enough tasting sauce. I'm assuming they cooked a real "roux" a key to this cooking, based on the flavor.

 

A great thing about the gumbo is that there was GUMBO FILE powder on the table which is typically added to the soup after cooking to add more flavor. Surprising to see that here! Make sure you use it for flavor. It makes a big difference. It's not a hot spicy thing but a FLAVOR thing. 

 

Other dishes from the New Orleans menu include jambalaya (rice mixture with seafood), chicken/sausage gumbo, the classic shrimp etoufee which another member found good, and Po Boy sandwiches made with fried seafood (even had a shrimp stir fry sandwich which isn't authentic). 

 

One really cool thing about their menu is that you can get their New Orleans / Lousiana style standards in three different sizes! So you can taste a bunch of stuff. Appetizer size, side dish size, and of course main course size (as I ordered). Not for the Po Boys though. 

 

This isn't a "rave review" by any means, but I am certainly well pleased that this place exists here, and do plan on visiting again. That's sometimes the ultimate measure, is it good enough to want to visit again. 

 

Also consider the rarity of this food style here and the sea view, the price levels seem to me more than reasonable. No plus plus. 

 

I am kind of surprised that they don't have Cajun BLACKENED fish on the menu. 

 

For food nerds ... Cajun vs. Creole. 

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/Menuism/cajun-vs-creole_b_1447822.html

 

Last but not least.

Pictures.

 

 

 

 

Excellent review. I also like Gumbo house although I am not an expert on the food. I particularly like the Jambalaya although now it seems to be sausage only.

Also, baht buses now go down there, quite a lot actually, so it is not so isolated any more.

Should British football teams withdraw from European competitions, such as the Champions league, in sympathy with Brexit.

What I don't understand, is how a person who has been in jail for a crime of violence, is allowed to keep their passport.

In my view having a passport is a privilege, and not a right. 

Numchai is a great shop with well trained and helpful staff. Their service centre has saved me lots of hassle at various times.