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Went to Retox Game on last Monday and had their daily special.
Had the chicken pie, came with homemade chips, beans and a boat of gravy.
Pies are homemade, a really good meal and outstanding value at 199B.
RGO have some good value daily specials.
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22 hours ago, Orton Rd said:
5 star we decided on is 1800 inclusive on booking.com, rang hotel who said the rate is 2700 but with the 40% state discount that makes it 1533 baht. So you can save a bit but more like 10%.
Sounds good price, which hotel?
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I have a Tefel Actifry, it has a slow rotating agitator, and only a timer and on/off button. So looks like just a set temperature.
I only use it for chips, they taste all right but look so pale. The rotating agitator is removable. Can the fryer be used without the agitator being fitted? Just reckon if I try say a fish, the agitator will brake up the fish.
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1 hour ago, Jingthing said:Here's a suggestion.
Do you want chicken dishes that you won't find in local restaurants?
Check this out.
https://m.facebook.com/indranil.ganguly.92?groupid=1379286565680870
Takeout and delivery only.
Contact the cook directly.
I have had many curries from Mr Indranil and most have been awesome.
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A little off topic. For British type curry, Retox Game on have on special every Wednesday, Chicken Tikka Masala, comes with chips and rice, nan bread popadoms, a mint yogurt sauce and is really good, great value at 199B.
The best Indian restaurants I have found in and around Pattaya are Masala Twist in Jomtiem and India by nature-drinks are a rip off here,
Out by the lake, Fishermans is good.
Sadly, most others I have tried have been a letdown.
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Went to O'Gara's at Tara Court today for breakfast, 150B, had the small one.
O'Gara's is a nice, comfortable place that I have used for many years but I find there menu has always been poor.
I do like that they give a big pot of tea, that gets you 2 mugs.
Food was bang average, service poor, extremely loud service grannies.
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On 6/24/2020 at 1:56 PM, ubonjoe said:
Do you qualify for PR?
Have you been working with a work permit and paying taxes for at least 3 years?
Most people with PR will tell you a lawyer will not be able to do anything other than helping to do the paperwork.
I worked here on a work permit for a multi national for 10 years, then went on a retirement visa about 3 years ago. Would I still be eligible?
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We tried Odessa about 5 weeks ago, on the recommendation of a foodie friend, have to say, not impressed.
I know it was during lockdown, they had no chicken, which he did recommend, missus asked for seabass I think, no have, they did have a salmon steak, came way undercooked, part raw.
I had lamb chops which were OK. But, maybe my fault, came with no veg or potatoes. I should maybe have asked what does it come with? But you would expect to be prompted by waitress also.
There was a cat roaming around, we were only 2 customers there and bill, for what we got, was expensive, a few plus plus.
Just got the impression they only wanted to cater for the Ivan.
They did give a complimentary shot of something like vodka and a raw pork appetizer.
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3 minutes ago, petermik said:
Especially if it,s a Bury black pudding...
Or a Clonakilty, awesome white and black puddings.
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2 hours ago, Mutt Daeng said:
That certainly looks good and at a very good price. Only thing missing is a piece of black pud. Then it would be perfect!
Yes indeed, cant remember if black pudding was available as extra or with a different breakfast.
The best black pudding I have had in Pattaya is at Bake and Brew.
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A good sausage is something I have never found in Thailand.
I guess it is all about where a fellow comes from, am sure that the like of Germans will have found some that are similar to their home land.
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A few days ago, went to Nadia's, on Soi Bonkot, beside El Greco Greek place.
They open at 8am, open air place, background music, TV on without sound, nice.
I had a fry up, 149B, and have to say, one of the best I have had in and around Pattaya, mainly due to the quality of the ingredients.
And missus was very complimentary of her Thai dish.
Lots of positives, only negative was staff, while pleasant and efficient, just loudmouthed, both having conversation while at opposite ends of the restaurant, this is such a common issue for me in Thailand.
Will return for sure.
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On 6/18/2020 at 6:10 PM, twocatsmac said:
Thai ladies are resourceful and can manage without the farang boyfriend from time to time ???? as long as the baht arrives each month.
And having their "Brother" sleeping over also
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7 hours ago, Leaver said:
The western tourism market was in decline well before the virus.
So true.
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On 6/15/2020 at 9:10 AM, Leaver said:
You are only in Pattaya for 4 days a month. In any case, did you actually go to The Sportsman this past high season, pre virus? I frequent The Sportsman, and noticed a big drop in clientele, and this was in high season. This was confirmed by staff and management. I hope they remain in business, even when things get back to normal.
The Sportsman is a good example because of its consistency. It consistently has good food and beverage, and service and facilities. The same management, and their high standards, have been in place for years. It's not like The Sportsman "went down hill." The problem for The Sportsman is, Pattaya / Thailand has changed around it.
What has changed has been well debated on TV, such things like strong baht, higher cost of living, rising competition from neighboring countries, changing tourist demographic, aging expat population etc etc All of these things, and more, are outside of The Sportsman's control. They were along for the ride pre virus.
Sports bars like Retox are big operations. They are not a hobby for a retired expat. They do not operate like a charity for expats. If profits aren't coming in, they wind up. Retox is currently for sale. What does that tell you?
Elderly expat clientele is not enough for these sports bars to continue operating. There is no money in putting a football match on, and having your bar full of spectators watching the match over a cup of tea, or a glass of coke, or one beer, and then leaving. They need the tourists to come in, preferable with their two week Thai girlfriend, and for them to watch the match, get drunk, buy a meal, and hang around after the match, before heading out somewhere for the night. This wasn't happening pre virus, and doesn't look to like happening for the foreseeable future.
Great post, totally agree about the "Elderly expats" they just don't spend.
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On 5/26/2019 at 2:00 PM, RonniePickering22 said:
I have a feeling the Celtic managerial appointment is very good news indeed at Ibrox.
On 5/27/2019 at 7:43 AM, Jockstar said:Great news. ????
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Went to Magg's yesterday for Sunday roast, had the chicken, 350B, all good.
Big portion, lots of veg.
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10 hours ago, kingofthemountain said:In Pattaya the bars organise and are the epicentre of the water sports. Its also a big earner for the bars. It will be used to kickstart the bar trade in Pattaya.
Only ones who partake in Songkarn watersports are dumb idiot tourists, there are none about, all that's left in Pattaya are residents, who totally detest the whole Songkarn circus.
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6 hours ago, robblok said:
Can you imagine the girls wearing masks
Would not be a bad thing that, 99% of the hounds in Pattaya beer bars should be forced to wear masks.
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5 hours ago, sungod said:Not all beer bars have hookers
We are discussing beer bars in Pattaya, right?
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14 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:
big spender crowd.
Who are the big spenders?
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3 hours ago, Phil McCaverty said:Tropical on Soi Khao Noi is good and has a great selection, the kippers and scrambled eggs are excellent. Noticed it had reopened yesterday.
Had an enjoyable breakfast today at the recently reopened Tropical's on Darkside, was 210B.
They do have a new menu-does not seem any different from old one, but did note the kippers, will try soon.
They do now have those awful Perspex dividers on tables.
And also noted that they still have daily specials, always good value.
While I am a fan of Tropical's, and enjoy their breakfasts menu, Sunday roast, fish and chip, I find their menu basic.
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That looks decent, does price include tea?
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10 minutes ago, holy cow cm said:
For the most part smokers here are considerate of the non smokers.
You are having a laugh
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Stainless welding costs? Advice?
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I need a stainless handrail fitted on stairway, approx4m long, just bolted to wall only, can anyone recommend a place where I can get this done, Jomtiem area in Pattaya?