Not in my experience. The place is a dump; scruffy; unfinished; poor service; riddled with mosquitoes. Don't even think of emailing them in English. International travellers can't get any refreshments without a Thai App on their phones! The ludicrous rule 'no photos taking off/landing' shows how dumb the owners (Thai navy) are in not having heard of global Earth which has already photographed EVERYTHING and published it on line right down to the defunct aircraft carrier.
The general consensus is the shark got what he deserved; a shame the husband must face charges. Is there such a thing as Justifiable Homicide in Thailand?
'The construction firm, a longstanding business venture for the Chidchob family, secured contracts worth billions from Saksayam’s ministry.' Seems fairly obvious to me without hours of debate.
So they've paid seven billion up-front for something that doesn't meet their specifications? I can't think why hard-headed Thai politicians would do such a thing!
I had 2 a week on average till I stopped going to the Ambassador. Now I go into Pattaya three times every week and NEVER see ONE COP. Returning to cross Railway Road during rush hour is a nightmare, crying out for police control.