Last night the Mrs. and I went to Bella Italia restaurant for some pizza.   It's literally a stone's throw from Soi 6.  Upon leaving  the restaurant I jokingly said to the Mrs. would she like to  get some vendor food, which I've seen her do in the past after eating a large meal (bottomless pits that Thai ladies are).     She replied to me  "they're gone".   Lo and behold, I hadn't noticed when we walked in, that  a large section of property across the street has been partitioned with construction fencing   that I can only imagine portends the construction of a large hotel.

 

I'm referring to the hind side on the Soi 6 bars on the north side of the street.

 

Got me to wondering what does tomorrow bring for this iconic slice of Pattaya?

 

 

Oh my god! No!

I can't go on without Soi 6.

 

 a large section of property across the street has been partitioned with construction fencing

 

Its been that way for years now.....Its been so long I forgot what was there before...

1 hour ago, watcharacters said:

I'm referring to the hind side on the Soi 6 bars on the north side of the street.

 

Got me to wondering what does tomorrow bring for this iconic slice of Pattaya?

I sincerely hope you are joking! Iconic slice of Pattaya? Since when does the sleazy bar and bargirl scene become iconic. Must only be iconic to the ones that degrade themself to frequently indulge inthe forever boozing and eating a piece of flesh a couple of times a week. So, as asummary. We should be very sad if the sex expat and the sex tourist are leaving Thailand. As I said, you must be joking.

1 hour ago, Matzzon said:

I sincerely hope you are joking! Iconic slice of Pattaya? Since when does the sleazy bar and bargirl scene become iconic. Must only be iconic to the ones that degrade themself to frequently indulge inthe forever boozing and eating a piece of flesh a couple of times a week. So, as asummary. We should be very sad if the sex expat and the sex tourist are leaving Thailand. As I said, you must be joking.

Sir...... Soi 6 is a National Treasure.....Soi 6 should be declared a World Heritage site...Soi 6 is world famous and Pattaya should be proud of it.....Thailand at its finest is what I say......  

    It's my understanding that Chang owns all that land, plus the Grand Sole Hotel next to it, the big empty lot on Beach Road, and the Imperial Hotel.  It's all slated for development and redevelopment.  Lots of changes for the good going on in north Pattaya and it's gotten very busy. 

3 hours ago, fforest1 said:

 a large section of property across the street has been partitioned with construction fencing

 

Its been that way for years now.....Its been so long I forgot what was there before...

Not quite so. McDonalds has been demolished along with some other derelict properties and a few small businesses that won't be missed. Add in the land all fenced off closer to Klang that used to house a coach & car park and restaurants at Beach Rd and Second Road ends. Chinese leasing off Chang is what I have heard. For what? Time will tell.

I recall reading in the BP that Grand Sole hotel has been sold to a company called AWC or ACW. It will be refurbished and re-opened, though no timescales were given.

1 minute ago, champers said:

Not quite so. McDonalds has been demolished along with some other derelict properties and a few small businesses that won't be missed. Add in the land all fenced off closer to Klang that used to house a coach & car park and restaurants at Beach Rd and Second Road ends. Chinese leasing off Chang is what I have heard. For what? Time will tell.

Well there are 2 kinds of Chinese......The Thai-Chinese which I would not worry so much about and then there are the Mainland Chinese which I would be VERY worried about........See Cambodia.......

Used to be a no hassle bar 3/4 of the way down that I liked to sit at and watch the madness but it shut and havent been back since.  So what if tourists go there to get laid, Prostitution is hardly unique to Pattaya

2 hours ago, Matzzon said:

I sincerely hope you are joking! Iconic slice of Pattaya? Since when does the sleazy bar and bargirl scene become iconic. Must only be iconic to the ones that degrade themself to frequently indulge inthe forever boozing and eating a piece of flesh a couple of times a week. So, as asummary. We should be very sad if the sex expat and the sex tourist are leaving Thailand. As I said, you must be joking.

Next, you will suggest that heaven is better than hell.

By the way, you might want to get your space bar repaired.

5 minutes ago, fforest1 said:

Well there are 2 kinds of Chinese......The Thai-Chinese which I would not worry so much about and then there are the Mainland Chinese which I would be VERY worried about........See Cambodia.......

I am sure it is the latter. Just to go slightly off topic, Naklua has many more Chinese businesses opening; mostly restaurants; and a greater number of well heeled Chinese tourists in the locale as customers. Ditto Jomtien too.

23 minutes ago, fforest1 said:

Sir...... Soi 6 is a National Treasure.....Soi 6 should be declared a World Heritage site...Soi 6 is world famous and Pattaya should be proud of it.....Thailand at its finest is what I say......  

The destruction of Soi 6 and all the trash it attracts could only be and improvement for Pattaya.    National Treasure!   You need help!

2 hours ago, Matzzon said:

the ones that degrade themself to frequently indulge inthe forever boozing and eating a piece of flesh a couple of times a week.

i don't booze but what about everyday? what does that mean?

 

2 hours ago, Matzzon said:

Must only be iconic to the ones that degrade themself

sometimes I get a little cold or sore throat afterwards. it's not too bad.  

20 minutes ago, Spaniel said:

The destruction of Soi 6 and all the trash it attracts could only be and improvement for Pattaya.    National Treasure!   You need help!

So I guess you prefer Soi 6.1  the ally way next to Soi 6 then...

All part of the Big Plan to make Pattaya a family friendly Resort, getting rid of walking street and pushing it well back on the Darkside, 

4 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

Oh my god! No!

I can't go on without Soi 6.

 

I'm surprised you can go on at all.

3 minutes ago, Thongkorn said:

All part of the Big Plan to make Pattaya a family friendly Resort, getting rid of walking street and pushing it well back on the Darkside, 

Please as long as the ocean water is black Pattaya will never be a family resort....Dozens of better citys on the beach near here to turn into family resorts...

I didn't know that Soi 6 is famous because of the food... 

 

But anyhow - these bars sit on very expensive land. Just a question of time when they disappear or move. 

3 minutes ago, Essex Reject said:

I'm surprised you can go on at all.

you again?

 

please leave me alone.

8 minutes ago, Essex Reject said:

I'm surprised you can go on at all.

He can.

I've seen the videos.

Wanna buy one?

 

Closing soi 6 is like closing Pattaya. If that happens (in the next 10 years) I will eat my balls (well maybe not).

1 hour ago, fforest1 said:

Sir...... Soi 6 is a National Treasure.....Soi 6 should be declared a World Heritage site...Soi 6 is world famous and Pattaya should be proud of it.....Thailand at its finest is what I say......  

Sure, as long as you know what they usually mean when they use the expression "not the sharpest knife in the box".

3 hours ago, Matzzon said:

I sincerely hope you are joking! Iconic slice of Pattaya? Since when does the sleazy bar and bargirl scene become iconic. Must only be iconic to the ones that degrade themself to frequently indulge inthe forever boozing and eating a piece of flesh a couple of times a week. So, as asummary. We should be very sad if the sex expat and the sex tourist are leaving Thailand. As I said, you must be joking.

he might be joking and you lack humour

4 hours ago, fforest1 said:

 a large section of property across the street has been partitioned with construction fencing

 

Its been that way for years now.....Its been so long I forgot what was there before...

I have the same problem. I always ask myself what was there before and blame myself that I am so forgetful. They should put there a picture what is gone. Sometimes I look on Google Street View. 

 

Perhaps they build a high rise building with many bars. Can't imagine that anything else fits there. 

45 minutes ago, Beggar said:

I didn't know that Soi 6 is famous because of the food...

that depends on your choice of food, e.g. if you prefer 

8 minutes ago, Beggar said:

I have the same problem. I always ask myself what was there before and blame myself that I am so forgetful. They should put there a picture what is gone. Sometimes I look on Google Street View. 

 

Perhaps they build a high rise building with many bars. Can't imagine that anything else fits there. 

Except that the bars would likely to become expensive shops, a mini mart and laundry shop, where nobody buys.
Nobody buys into property with prostitutes / bars right at the entrance level... At least, I doubt those buyers they have in mind will.

3 minutes ago, tabarin said:

Except that the bars would likely to become expensive shops, a mini mart and laundry shop, where nobody buys.
Nobody buys into property with prostitutes / bars right at the entrance level... At least, I doubt those buyers they have in mind will.

If they wanted to those bars could be flattened in days to build yet another badly needed hotel or shopping mall...

5 hours ago, watcharacters said:

She replied to me  "they're gone". 

I would be concerned if my wife knows more about Soi 6 than me. ???? 

3 minutes ago, tabarin said:

Except that the bars would likely to become expensive shops, a mini mart and laundry shop, where nobody buys.
Nobody buys into property with prostitutes / bars right at the entrance level... At least, I doubt those buyers they have in mind will.

Do you know what they build there? The OP thinks a large hotel. A short time hotel would fit there and would further upgrade this unique family resort. 

he might be joking and you lack humour

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