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7 hours ago, BigStar said:

Pattaya's got it all. Obviously the nightlife, restos, sea views, luxury (or not) condos, beaches, the islands.

 

But it covers a huge area encompassing every kind of environment. Suburbia or a more rural feel? The Darkside. Small Thai town, fishing village? Naklua. So a much greater variety of expat lives in Pattaya than you'd ever imagine from listening to the mongers, proctologists, whingers, and drivel here. Large numbers have nothing to do with the nightlife, never see it, and are quite contented with their lives, happy to live here BELIEVE IT OR NOT.

 

The convenience can't be overstated. Abundance of shopping, malls, easy access to the airport, schools, hospitals, dentists, facilities. Internet's great. Downtown circus day and night for your viewing pleasure.???? 

 

And Pattaya even has better weather than most other areas.

 

That's a start. Check it ALL out, the real Pattaya, not the virtual Pattaya of the forum and youtube.

 

You sum up Pattaya like you actually know what you are talikng about. It actually has everything and is a short drive from mountains, jungles and rice paddies, Also it has several beaches. Jomtien Beach spills into Dongtan Beach which changes to Yim Yom Beach then around the corner on Soi 4 is another beach then there is alo the beach Cozy Beach. Pratumnak is a whole different green area with a lovely park and temple. The only people who decry Pattaya simply dont know the place. For Thai style there is all of third Road Issan Music scene....

7 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

To each there own views. Pattaya is for those wanting a night lifeand like the bar scene, yet HH has a nightlife scene if one wants it. HH is for those of us who like to chill and relax. Great beaches out towards Pranburi near our house. Of course having the condo in BKK as well gives options for weekends out if wanted.

No real night life in HH. Just depressing beer bars. HH has no energy.

Pattaya.

BTW I lived in Bangkok for year and never had a problem with

'the insufferably annoying waitresses and irritating 

 hawkers and scammers'

Its just city life in Asia - part of the charm

8 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

As we know in most countries the rules are not adhered to.  At least if you have rules on who can sell where they can sell and who they can sell to it is easier to control and make the tax dollars from.. Also right now there is nothing stopping kids from dealing at schools

 

The fact that the police here do nothing is an issue but there again has to be some sort of law. There has to be some way of stopping Johnny from becoming a pt head.  There are enough drunk Thai teens we do not need drunk and stoned Thai teens

As we know in most countries the rules are not adhered to.  Not true in many countries people are punished harshly and even in liberal countries people are punished selectively including UK where possesion is punishable by 7 years prison. In the USA black people are  disproportionately imprisoned

At least if you have rules on who can sell where they can sell and who they can sell to it is easier to control and make the tax dollars from.. Also right now there is nothing stopping kids from dealing at schools. Of course there are many laws to stop kids dealing in schools.

The fact that the police here do nothing is an issue but there again has to be some sort of law. The police dont do nothing they are alway busting people for drugs

There has to be some way of stopping Johnny from becoming a pt head.  There are enough drunk Thai teens we do not need drunk and stoned Thai teens. This is an insulting and patronising comment. People of whatever race or age group can suffer from drug or alcohol abuse.

Virtually every sentiment expressed in your comments is incorrect or ill founded.

9 hours ago, Jerno said:

Oh please.  Canada's had legalization for 3 years now and society has not fallen apart, nor scores of people suddenly developing other medical issues.  Netherlands legalization for decades.  Check their research.

And Malta and Portugal

9 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

Smoking weed has been around for thousands of years.  It is safer than sucking down alcohol, which is the worst drug on the planet.  I have never, ever seen a fight in a bar that was caused by smoking weed.  I have seen and witnessed numerous humans killing each other over alcohol related issues.  I will encourage everyone who wants to smoke weed, to please do it...you will think differently and enjoy life and eat a lot of chocolate chip cookies!

Its been around for year and in moderation there is no evidence that it is harmful. But like anything from coffee to jogging if done to excess it migh tbe harmful but so is water! Canabis like all drugs should be just gently controlled but not punitively.  There is evidence to suggest it might help with insomina, be a mediatation aid, help with relaxation etc. The banning of cannabis like the war on drugs a dreadful american influence based on corruption including the defence of the tobacco and alcohol industry and the Puritan heritage that runs through Ameirica. Legalisation has  economic benefits that are enormous too.

A shining light of common sense and decency to the world and a massive boost to the Thai economy and allows the police to concentrate on real crime. Very impressive the way dope isnt being smoked publicly compared to Europe where its illegal. In England the streets stink of skunk even near schools and public housing.

God Bless Anutin!

I have fond memories of Thai Sticks from the 70s and was hoping to see them again but when I went for wander last week all I saw was Genetically Modified American/Amsterdam weed for sale. A lot of the weed had made up names. Do those names mean anything? Anybody can call anything anything! Why is Thailand importing foreign weed? Or are they growing it here in Thailand from imported seeds?  With THC levels of around 25% basically isnt it all just skunk - Anti social super strong herb which just nails you to the couch for days on end? In term of a drug like alcohol its like drinking neat vodka instead of having a beer? I'm pleased to see people not being punished for smoking dope but I find the Americanisation very wierd. Also its all green! None of it is cured.