Millcx Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 3 hours ago, nev said: They want us Western expats back now, Pity as it's to late. Som Num Na. They fly with wind ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, sahibji said: traffic is much better Except where the Bandits-in-Brown set up road blocks on Rot Fai road during rush hour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moutamine Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) Why would anyone waste their time and money in Pattaya when they are hundreds of better places to visit in Thailand... Anything starting with Koh is a better choice... So long Pattaya... RIP Edited March 9, 2020 by moutamine 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwak250 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 The problem with Pattaya is that its not exactly top of your list for a family holiday. Young free and single maybe but for a family holiday its the last place i could think of . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanWalker Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, canopus1969 said: With virtually no tour buses in sight, traffic is much better Long live the Virus !! May you get it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Pattaya,s charms Let me think !................................. ........................................................... ........................................................... Sorry ! still thinking. I will get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 3 hours ago, twocatsmac said: The grass roots traders and hoteliers, bar owners etc never wanted rid of us, it was the politicians. They’d never admit to how dumb they’ve been. It’s a shame that the poorest and most hardworking will suffer the greatest hardships now. Ha ha, 100% right, but remember it wasn't their fault it was all the viruses fault........ Hot potato ! Couldn't run a bath..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin case Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 free tourist visa 365 days for every farang ? lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK68 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 4 hours ago, nev said: They want us Western expats back now, Pity as it's to late. Som Num Na. Exactly! EXACTLY! EXACTLY!!! But those TV experts will tell you that Thailand doesn't need your stinking money. You're irrelevant. Whoever is in charge at TAT and I&C deserve this and I hope they are fired and run out of town on a rail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted March 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2020 35 minutes ago, kwak250 said: Young free and single maybe but for a family holiday its the last place i could think of. Old, free, single with a few bucks. 22 year old girl just left my room. I love it here so much! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK68 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) Pattaya has no real charms. It may have long ago. It's just a sextourism holiday location. The beach sucks. The buses clog up everything (until now). It's too expensive for anyone who just wants to chill and hang out at the beach. The clubs sucked. What are these charms? The buses were damn near parked on the beach. The whole beach area was poorly planned. Horrible. Edited March 9, 2020 by DaveK68 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred110 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Who wants to sit in those chairs jammed next to strangers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LALes Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Just got back to Jomtien a week ago and it still is raging as if Recession and virus never happened. Russians galore, Scandies and other Europeans up the wazoo. The Land That Time Forgot. Different story in Pattaya, though. Central Mall is half deserted and, yes it does look like low season mid-July. No tour busses and lighter traffic for sure. NO CHINESE. I'll take it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 2 hours ago, nev said: My last few visits to Pattaya I can see no comparison to the place I first fell in love with 20 years ago. I wonder if it's just my impression or more.... but how often these days does anyone hear Thais themselves talking about "sanuk". And I don't just mean Pattaya, but in general. It would seem those in charge have replaced "sanuk" with weary, dreary, and leery for the average Thai... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Benmart said: I have lived here for six years and have never counted them, nor do I believe the numbers tossed about by various sources. Well if you are in disbelief, you should have taken a walk around Walking St on New Years Eve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UbonThani Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 57 minutes ago, moutamine said: Why would anyone waste their time and money in Pattaya when they are hundreds of better places to visit in Thailand... Anything starting with Koh is a better choice... So long Pattaya... RIP Ok name 200 then 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 776 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Extolling?????? Ok......lololol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Geoffggi said: Anyone who has been to Pattaya recently will know the truth, the few roads that have walkways are in disrepair this includes beach road, many roads do not even have the luxury of walkways or side walks, too many roadworks happening at the same time causing congestion on the roads making it difficult to navigate around the city, the lawlessness with regard to snatch and grab of personal goods and the dreadful way the Thai's drive around without a care in the world regarding the laws, dual pricing at local attractions, the stupid laws governing long term expat residents, the obvious disregard that the government has for all of its residents as can be clearly seen with their attitude to the corona virus and who they let into the country putting tourism above welfare, I can't really put my finger on the problem they are having........LOL Perhaps it is the stench that permeates upward from their sewers on every street that you forgot to mention? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, kwak250 said: The problem with Pattaya is that its not exactly top of your list for a family holiday. Young free and single maybe but for a family holiday its the last place i could think of . I agree but the Russians seem to love to bring their young children to check out the prostitutes here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wolf81 Posted March 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2020 Personally I loved my time in Pattaya. Sadly it was only for 8 months total or so, back in 2016. In the future I'd love to buy a condo there to be honest. I think those 8 months were the happiest days of my life. Very "sabai-sabai". Jomtien was nice to stay in. Nice restaurants and loved the walk on the beach road at night. Also nice that it's easy to use a baht bus to go to the shopping mall or cinema, for example. Having access to a large swimming pool as part of the condo I rented was cherry on top. I love swimming every day and it keeps one healthy. Currently living in the sticks, but I am planning to buy a nice sea view condo there in the coming years. Perhaps once I've sold my apartment in The Netherlands, since I feel I don't need to go back there in the future. YMMV. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: due to the loss of Chinese tourists due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the city is more welcoming to guests. So, will they keep it that way? Just joking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youlike Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 3 hours ago, RichardColeman said: I'd like to see evidence of that statement On Agoda.com i see huge discounts of 90%.....not sure if we can trust that though, this is thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzupnow Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 5 hours ago, cornishcarlos said: And thereby admitting that it is not welcoming when the Chinese are here to fill the coffers up !! hear ye hear ye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nev Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 29 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: I wonder if it's just my impression or more.... but how often these days does anyone hear Thais themselves talking about "sanuk". And I don't just mean Pattaya, but in general. It would seem those in charge have replaced "sanuk" with weary, dreary, and leery for the average Thai... Many years ago before the mobile phone age of Pattaya it was Sanuk Mak Maak, The girls really enjoyed themselves and partied and looked after customers well. Now and I am not just on about the girls everyone sits around staring at their phone, It's a sad indictment of society in a whole. As for the Thais I know up in Khonkaen they still make trips from our village and quiet enjoy the new deserted Pattaya as they are on family holidays. Maybe that is what the real Thais want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Time for another song from the Mayors office..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 31 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said: Perhaps it is the stench that permeates upward from their sewers on every street that you forgot to mention? Isn't that everywhere in the country....? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nev Posted March 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2020 24 minutes ago, wolf81 said: Personally I loved my time in Pattaya. Sadly it was only for 8 months total or so, back in 2016. In the future I'd love to buy a condo there to be honest. I think those 8 months were the happiest days of my life. Very "sabai-sabai". Jomtien was nice to stay in. Nice restaurants and loved the walk on the beach road at night. Also nice that it's easy to use a baht bus to go to the shopping mall or cinema, for example. Having access to a large swimming pool as part of the condo I rented was cherry on top. I love swimming every day and it keeps one healthy. Currently living in the sticks, but I am planning to buy a nice sea view condo there in the coming years. Perhaps once I've sold my apartment in The Netherlands, since I feel I don't need to go back there in the future. YMMV. Just make sure you buy a condo in your name, My mate even with all of us telling him to put in his name, And even on the day of signing the contract and my mate next to him and solicitor there advising him to put in his name, Did the stupidist thing and signed over to her. He regrets it big time now as they are separating and even though when they sell she says she will give him half, Well I don't really have to tell you the rest of the story mate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 A place thats quiet or empty will put anyone off. Who goes into an empty restaurant? Who would drink in the empty bar? Which tourist wants a destination without life? No one.. If I drove my car into an empty carpark I would automatically park next to the only other one there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 1 minute ago, eyecatcher said: If I drove my car into an empty carpark I would automatically park next to the only other one there. Only other one what... you said it was empty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstafford214 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 4 hours ago, jacko45k said: Despite over 8 million tourists in the first half of 2017 who believed otherwise....... Is this a comparison in 2017 and now? Never can believe the numbers from the government regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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