The Theory Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 As soon as the budget is approved the project will be abandoned. ???????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassosa Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 5 hours ago, superal said: Take the vendors and concrete posts carrying electric cables off of the pavements / walkways then relay with non-slip paving . In reality Pattaya is a xxxx hole that does not care for tourists but is interested in only how much money can be taken from them , be it corrupted police , lady boys , street vendors , bar girls , taxis , jet ski operators etc . And still half of Thaivisa resides there. Strange huh? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassosa Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 2 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Maybe the pavements that have been up for about 4 years can finally be fixed now - more likely to break an ankle than enjoy a holiday in Pattaya as a family Come with the baby in the pushchair and granddad in the wheelchair and you are well and truly up s creek That goes for the whole of Thailand. Not a good place for the young or old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 7 hours ago, smew said: Sex tourism is not in “hard “ demand these days. Pornography killed sex tourism. Still plenty of desperate mugs going there to pay for over priced prostitutes, who don't even like them ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 25 minutes ago, Bassosa said: And still half of Thaivisa resides there. Strange huh? Including the owner, unless it's been sold by now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bepah umayun Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) Well the topic seemed meh at first glance, but the comments are truly hilarious, and I appreciate a good laugh . Edited August 14, 2023 by Bepah umayun Bad grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AloisAmrein Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Pattaya? No thanks, there are far more interesting places in Thailand. Why should I go to a city with dirty beaches, full of faecalia? All dirty waters of the city end in the sea, without any clearing before. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarraMarra Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 once they have paid Plod for stopping the Kuwaiti bikers there wont be much left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) Simplifying long stay visa requirements for retirees in embassies abroad, would cost far less and yield far higher return then the millions n'billions spent locally. Edited August 14, 2023 by observer90210 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 8 hours ago, Bassosa said: And still half of Thaivisa resides there. Strange huh? Really ? so not that many then , huh ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 8 hours ago, proton said: Still plenty of desperate mugs going there to pay for over priced prostitutes, who don't even like them ???? They are overpriced? Have you done a survey or something or have predetermined them to be worth little? The 'don't even like them' is somewhat redundant don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 14 hours ago, superal said: Take the vendors and concrete posts carrying electric cables off of the pavements / walkways then relay with non-slip paving . In reality Pattaya is a xxxx hole that does not care for tourists but is interested in only how much money can be taken from them , be it corrupted police , lady boys , street vendors , bar girls , taxis , jet ski operators etc . Pattaya is a great, exciting beachside city. We love Pattaya. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrobay Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 hours ago, observer90210 said: Simplifying long stay visa requirements for retirees in embassies abroad, would cost far less and yield far higher return then the millions n'billions spent locally. And also stop intervening in the foreign exchange rate. According to Chartchai Parasuk a noted Thai economist: The Bank of Thailand has spent $37 billion defending the baht over the past two and a half years. If not the baht could be at 45/$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, morrobay said: And also stop intervening in the foreign exchange rate. According to Chartchai Parasuk a noted Thai economist: The Bank of Thailand has spent $37 billion defending the baht over the past two and a half years. If not the baht could be at 45/$ They historically had a lot of foreign reserves to do that with..... I personally do not think it would be that weak... if anything it is the traditional strong countries whose nations are debt ridden and should be much weaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Well October to April at least is not the Rainy Season, although from March onward, it certainly is Hot season. I hope it is a great year during the Winter months, November to March. How much longer will the Russians let Putin and their Republic leaders call the war in Ukraine just a special operation. These war criminals, along with all the Generals should be in a jail. I just hope that Jontien Beach is as friendly as always. My cousin lives there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Laszlo Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 And of course there's the unfinished, out in the middle of nowhere sports stadium, a surefire tourist attraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 hour ago, carlyai said: Pattaya is a great, exciting beachside city. We love Pattaya. ???? I am sure it suits some , especially the 2 week millionaires . To live there ? not for me . The pluses IMHO for Pattaya / Chonburi are 1/ some good hotels , 2/ some world class golf clubs , 3/ the availability of western food in restaurants and shops , 4/ plenty of prostitutes , if that is what matters ,5/ some decent guys . For sure I have had some fun there but no more than 2 weeks . But if that is what rocks your boat , so be it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, superal said: I am sure it suits some , especially the 2 week millionaires . To live there ? not for me . The pluses IMHO for Pattaya / Chonburi are 1/ some good hotels , 2/ some world class golf clubs , 3/ the availability of western food in restaurants and shops , 4/ plenty of prostitutes , if that is what matters ,5/ some decent guys . For sure I have had some fun there but no more than 2 weeks . But if that is what rocks your boat , so be it . Great stretches of sandy beaches. Great biking and walking trails. Fantastic huge saunas and ice plunge pools. Huge gym and aqua classes....and the list goes on. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 9 minutes ago, carlyai said: Great stretches of sandy beaches. Great biking and walking trails. Fantastic huge saunas and ice plunge pools. Huge gym and aqua classes....and the list goes on. ???? Cannot agree on the local beaches that are highly polluted and rarely if ever tested . Often seen are used condoms and excrement floating in the water . Also be aware of rip tides and box jelly fish . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 16 hours ago, sambum said: Like "Even more amazing Thailand"? Or "Amazing New Chapters"? What about "Amazing New Driving Test"? Or "Amazing New Hassle Free Visas"? Or "Amazing New Corruption Free *****//==? How about amazing and spectacular failure to re-invigorate the tourism industry, after two long years of sabotage, and cowardice? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackbenimble Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, smew said: Sex tourism is not in “hard “ demand these days. Pornography killed sex tourism. dont you mean the internet? Pornography was around before sex tourism was a "thing" so was also there when the sex tourism industry began to boom, it's always been around even in Victorian times. Edited August 15, 2023 by Jackbenimble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokTony Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Maybe a footpath on soi Bukhaow to make it user friendly? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryLEB Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 MrJ2U said: "It's actually 8.5 million after deducting. Salaries, bills, etc." In this country, it's the etc which really takes a cut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 16 hours ago, BangkokTony said: Maybe a footpath on soi Bukhaow to make it user friendly? Agree , plus free from street vendors and concrete posts etc and no 1 foot drops to the road . I once saw a farang break his ankle at the top of 2nd road near Macdonalds . A tile was missing from the pavement and a 6 inch drop . More hazardous when walking at night . This goes for most of the towns / cities in Thailand , causing people to walk on the road . Pattaya missed an opportunity during the covid pandemic to improve facilities for tourists and locals . EG. Part of Beach road , could have made a promenade and provided some seating . Installed public toilets . I am not advocating copying Spanish resorts but there are basic Western health & safety standards which are not used in Thailand . Often farangs get caught out because they are accustomed to Western standards . I include street food hygiene and beach h&s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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