Huge markup on imported foods. Why?

[webfact]

"Pattaya is a great host" as tourists and locals wowed by Boat Show arrangements

 

Picture: Sophon Cable

 

An upbeat Sophon Cable TV forgot Pattaya's woes to praise arrangements for the International Boat Show saying that locals and tourists alike loved the 'new look' Bali Hai port area.

 

The news media - that has spent much of the year slamming the authorities for mishandling trash on the beach and other issues - was gushing in praise saying that "Pattaya would be a great host" for the show that celebrates 50 years of ASEAN.

 

They said that the Royal Thai Navy and other authorities had pulled out all the stops in beautifying Bali Hai and the roads of the resort creating a festival atmosphere.

 

Whether it was the decorations, the dancing fountains or the 40 Navy ships in town and at Sattahip, Pattaya was 100% ready to host the event that runs until November 22nd.

 

Some 38 countries are sending representatives and boats for the flagship event that is hoped to herald in the high tourist season by presenting Pattaya in an international and favorable light as the resort attempts to re-brand itself.

 

Source: Sophon Cable

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-11-16

[petermik]

I,m guessing that maybe someone out there will believe all this hype..........

 

p.s. that huge unfinished tower block monstrosity  overlooking Bali hai port area,have they managed to hide it,or simply airbrushed it out...

[LennyW]

Lipstick on a pig springs to mind!

[mikebell]

5 minutes ago, LennyW said:

Lipstick on a pig springs to mind!

You can't make a purse out of a sow's ear.

[Rimmer]

A baiting troll post has been removed

[buvsofia]

It's all about the facade.

Pattaya is a great host since the 60-ies........what's new here. 

[champers]

The military and the police are out in force. Thai sailors armed with brooms and pans are sweeping up the rubbish on the pavements. The police were busy making a very public arrest, of what appeared to be a vendor, on the beach at the bottom of klang. The large crowd of tourist onlookers didn't seem to be wowed to me. 

[flynn]

You can’t polish a turd......but you can roll it in glitter,,,,,,phrase comes to mind.

[petermik]

8 hours ago, champers said:

 The police were busy making a very public arrest, of what appeared to be a vendor, on the beach at the bottom of klang.

You can always count on the BIB for a swift response to any misdemeanour here.....fine body of individuals

[balo]

The important guests from all around the world will be treated the same way as visitors to Pyongyang , North Korea . 

"Look how clean and nice everything is , oh but don't walk that way .no no , that's not for you , stay here with us , this is the real deal " 

 

 

 

 

[Basil B]

What worries me is there has not been a boat sinking recently...

 

I can not believe the boat handling skills of the Pattaya skippers had made such a remarkable improvement. 

[DD13]

Bravo Pattaya.....credit where credit is due

Next project "bulldoze" the squalid ghetto Walking Street....

Plenty of undeveloped land away from the beach.... In walking distance of most hotels

Build a quality marina incorporating modern shops and hygienic restaurants......along the boardwalk

The present occupiers should be grateful their turnover will soar 

[mok199]

I must admit..events in pattaya come and go,but looking at all these ships   in the harbor tonight is very very cool...

Edited November 16, 2017 by mok199
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[wgdanson]

Didn't see that someone else mentioned polishing a turd, many of which can be found in the sea around Pattaya.

 

Edited November 16, 2017 by wgdanson

[PAIBKK]

My comment of 2 letters: B.S.

[champers]

5 hours ago, mok199 said:

I must admit..events in pattaya come and go,but looking at all these ships   in the harbor tonight is very very cool...

A pesky fog, plus rainclouds, need to clear off during the day.

[Yahooka]

6 hours ago, DD13 said:

Bravo Pattaya.....credit where credit is due

Next project "bulldoze" the squalid ghetto Walking Street....

Plenty of undeveloped land away from the beach.... In walking distance of most hotels

Build a quality marina incorporating modern shops and hygienic restaurants......along the boardwalk

The present occupiers should be grateful their turnover will soar 

 

Build a quality marina incorporating modern shops and hygienic restaurants  ......................

[BernieOnTour]

On 11/16/2017 at 7:12 PM, Yahooka said:

 

Build a quality marina incorporating modern shops and hygienic restaurants  ......................

There is already one.

Alas, it's 15km away from Bali Hai - Ocean Marina in Amphoe Sattahip.

[wakeupplease]

So the video I saw with marching bands and representatives marching waste water is now a tourist attraction, mad as a hatter, stupid where stupid was born.