Pattaya to become Southeast Asia’s premier destination

[proton]

11 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

Sounds like you spent to much time in Sunday school and not enough time in the "real world".

 

I wouldn't be surprised if you have actually been to Pattaya, let alone to a big city.

 

First went there in 1994, boring 10 days, went again for a week in 98, left after one day. Degrading outdoor brothel towns full of drunken foreigner's swaggering about and thousands of prostitutes preying on them is not for everyone. Never went to Sunday school and I think Samut Prakan is more the 'real world' than Pattaya. 

Edited June 20 by proton

[Shocked farang]

16 minutes ago, TDCNINJA said:

Maybe they could start by telling the Indians to use the sidewalks instead of walking down the street and blocking traffic.

They should also teach the Indians to eat with a fork and knife, not their bare hands... 

[lordgrinz]

1 minute ago, Shocked farang said:

They should also teach the Indians to eat with a fork and knife, not their bare hands... 

 

Who brought the Arabs into this?

[Shocked farang]

2 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

Who brought the Arabs into this?

The Arabs are in your mind, I mentioned people from India who like to eat with their hands. Actually I was just joking as it really doesn't bother me. 

[MrJ2U]

1 hour ago, superal said:

wonder if the sea in Pattaya is ever tested for pollution levels and swimmers safety ?

Definitely stick to the hotel swimming pool.

[YouAgain]

A quick search shows 3 notable sewage leaks in Pattaya in the last 3 months and including one 3 days ago. 

 

Not even close to 'Premier' level. 

 

Photo from late March 2024 at Jomtien Beach.

 

  

 

 

[MrJ2U]

28 minutes ago, Shocked farang said:

They should also teach the Indians to eat with a fork and knife, not their bare hands... 

After that, please come up to Issan and teach my wife's family that.

Edited June 20 by MrJ2U

[Cabradelmar]

Well, let be honest... It's its old skin that has made it the destination it is today (#chithole). The only hope is to keep forcing all the trash ("quality tourist") into as limited an area an possible. Phuket and Pattaya are already insufferable. Don't let what happen their ruin the result of the country 🙏

[wensiensheng]

3 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

What do you rate SEAs current premier destination to be?

Singapore

[wensiensheng]

49 minutes ago, proton said:

 

First went there in 1994, boring 10 days, went again for a week in 98, left after one day. Degrading outdoor brothel towns full of drunken foreigner's swaggering about and thousands of prostitutes preying on them is not for everyone. Never went to Sunday school and I think Samut Prakan is more the 'real world' than Pattaya. 

Pretty much anywhere is more real world than Pattaya

[scubascuba3]

2 hours ago, newnative said:

    With Pattaya, that's already in progress, and has been for sometime.  Take a gander at what's going on in north Pattaya/Wong Amat.  Terminal 21, of course, with its Centre Point hotel, but also the new family wing at Amari, built specifically for families with larger suites so they can all stay together.  

    Across the street from T21 is Centre Point Space, also geared to families with its space theme.  On the beach, Dusit and Cape Dara.  Centara, the very large grand daddy of them all with its kids-oriented Jurassic Park vibe and family entertainments, is now undergoing a big renovation.   Also near T21, a large tract of old, rundown shops and restaurants has just been bulldozed, with something called Again Pattaya to be built.

     In front of Cape Dara, on a huge plot of land, Centre Point 3 has started construction and will be bigger than both CP1 and Centre Point Space.  New hotels Mytt and Ozo are also geared to regular tourists, meetings and weddings.  Mytt has a ballroom that can hold 1500 people, and a second one that can hold 800.

    In addition to the family entertainments that Pattaya has had for some time, including Nong Nooch Gardens, the aquarium, Tiger Park, Ripley's, Mini Siam, elephant parks, etc., several new family entertainments have been built, including the Universal Studios Aquaverse, Ramayana, the new Go-Cart track, Dolphinarium, Frost Magical Ice and all the entertainments near it, and now the brand new water park near the View Ang restaurant. 

     On the condo front, there have been dozens of new, large low and highrise projects done--from Riviera Wong Amat to Copacabana in Jomtien.  At least a half dozen new mega condo projects are either under construction or getting started.  One will be 65 stories, the highest in Pattaya.

     I'm sure there are more new things that I am unaware of--I only came across the new waterpark I mentioned when I went to lunch at View Ang.  It's easy to see that the great majority of what has been built recently, and what is being planned and is under contruction, is aimed at the family/couples tourist demographic.  

     

 

    

The big mistake you hear about every now again is they want to reduce or stop the sex industry, then you'll have another boring Hua Hin, so don't kill the golden goose

[Homburg]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

emerge as a beacon of transformation in Southeast Asia

Good luck with that.

[dutch boy]

2 hours ago, TDCNINJA said:

Maybe they could start by telling the Indians to use the sidewalks instead of walking down the street and blocking traffic.

So very true and they will not get out of the way if you beep at them. I guess this is the way they behave in India so they continue to do it in Thailand.

[Shocked farang]

22 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

The big mistake you hear about every now again is they want to reduce or stop the sex industry, then you'll have another boring Hua Hin, so don't kill the golden goose

Please, stop thinking with your cock. 

[Photoguy21]

7 hours ago, bob smith said:

...you can't put lipstick on a pig.

 

bob.

Yes you can, but it still remains a pig

[NoshowJones]

4 hours ago, SbuxPlease said:

The only thing you need to know about the average traveler coming to Pattaya:

 

Every hotel in Pattaya demands a cash deposit in case the guest steals something from the room.

 

"Every hotel in Pattaya demands a cash deposit in case the guest steals something from the room". Hotels and guesthouses have to get payment up front otherwise some guests will just do a fly by night, and that applies anywhere. I have stayed in lots of hotels and guesthouses in Pattaya and I don't ever remember paying any more than the agreed price up front for the nights you are staying.

[Burma Bill]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Pattaya, known for its bustling nightlife, is apparently trying to shed its old skin and emerge as a beacon of transformation in Southeast Asia

 

Many thanks ASEANNOW for starting my day with a good laugh!

 

Pattaya - THE  HUB of sex, drugs, violence, muggings, scams, sewage infested sea, drunks and extortionate prices - to name a few!

 

[scubascuba3]

1 hour ago, Shocked farang said:

Please, stop thinking with your cock. 

move to Hua Hin

[sambum]

 

"Pattaya, known for its bustling nightlife, is apparently trying to shed its old skin and emerge as a beacon of transformation in Southeast Asia"

Yawn! (Copy & Paste)

 

"Issues like homelessness and begging underscore the need for ongoing social and urban development efforts to ensure Pattaya remains inclusive and attractive to all."

 

What about harassment by ladyboys- or "transgender persons"?

 

How many time do we see articles like:- "Assault........"Ladyboy...........Indian............Gold Necklace..........Theft..........."

 

They need to be rounded up and shipped off to Rwanda! 🙂 

 

Or more treatment like the one yesterday/day before got that picked on the wrong couple of guys to harass!

Edited June 20 by sambum

[MangoKorat]

Pattaya to become Southeast Asia’s premier destination

 

Sure I've heard that before somewhere??????????

 

Mind you, they have to do something with it - as there's no sex for sale there anymore.

Edited June 20 by MangoKorat

[UbonEagle]

Seriously would they stop pedalling this bull…. , it’s embarrassing 🤔

[MangoKorat]

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

The big mistake you hear about every now again is they want to reduce or stop the sex industry,

There is no sex industry - didn't you hear. They said it so its true.

[Dan O]

23 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

Pattaya, known for its bustling nightlife, is apparently trying to shed its old skin and emerge as a beacon of transformation in Southeast Asia. Recent years have witnessed a remarkable overhaul aimed at elevating visitor experiences and community living standards.

 

Key infrastructure upgrades are at the heart of this makeover. Underground installations of electrical and communication cables, revamped road surfaces, and improved water drainage systems not only enhance functionality but also add to the city’s aesthetic allure and cleanliness.

 

Central to this transformation is the rejuvenation of Pattaya Beach, a focal point of the city’s charm. Ongoing projects have breathed new life into its shores, drawing praise from residents and tourists for its revitalised beauty.

 

 

However, amidst the progress, challenges loom large. Issues like homelessness and begging underscore the need for ongoing social and urban development efforts to ensure Pattaya remains inclusive and attractive to all.

 

Looking ahead, ambitious plans are in motion to introduce more green spaces and enhance transportation infrastructure. Proposals include expanding tree cover along Pattaya Beach for shade and introducing electric buses to improve urban mobility and sustainability, reported Pattaya Mail.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-06-19

 

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Certainly this article cant be taken seriously as the changes needed to make it a premiere destination for anything other than the sex trade have little to do with burying electrical cables, fixing roads and sidewalks and cleanng the beach. 

[EVENKEEL]

Come to Pattaya, stay at a 5 star resort with luxurious pools and waterslides for the kids. Spend a little time at the beach, go to one of the Malls for shopping and enjoy a good meal at the many restaurants. Top notch waterslides, go cart tracks, ferry out to Koh Larn. 

 

I can see Pattaya trying to promote itself.

[Pdavies99]

They only have to look at Sihanoukville, Cambodia.

 

Once a great place, affordable bars, 5+ beaches, restaurants and a few casinos.

 

Then they let Chinese investment in, Bars closed, Hotels unaffordable, Restaurants now Chinese type,

 

Now look at Sihanoukville, deserted, no tourists, half built casinos, filthy beaches, NO INCOME for Cambodia, ruined!

 

That's what may happen to Pattaya!

[rumeaug]

YOU CAN'T FIX UGLY....YOU JUST CAN'T

[kingstonkid]

On 6/19/2024 at 5:45 PM, Tropicalevo said:

Unbelievable that anyone actually makes that statement.

 

The challenge for Pattaya has little to do with the beach it is already nice as long as the sand stays. 

The challenge is what does it have for a family.

 

It is the same problem that THAILAND itself has.  There is nothing for families to do.  There are no attractions for kids.

 

If they want to make it family friendly, they need to have attractions for the family. The best comparison I can think of is Coney Island, where there are rides and things for kids to do.

 

What they need to do is create a Pattaya that Thais want to go to.  Let's face it: they show up when there is a big event, but you need to have activities that will attract the Thai families.

 

Beleive it or not the same thing that Thai families want is the same as most Tourist families want.

 

 

[kiwikeith]

On 6/19/2024 at 10:45 PM, Tropicalevo said:

Unbelievable that anyone actually makes that statement.

I heard a rumour that they are also going to install bungie cords on Hotel balconies, free. 

[still kicking]

10 hours ago, Shocked farang said:

The Arabs are in your mind, I mentioned people from India who like to eat with their hands. Actually I was just joking as it really doesn't bother me. 

You better tell Thais to eat with knife and fork then.

[RobU]

For violent thugs, sex tourists, Chinese tourists who want to see the seamy side of life and sad fat old men searching for young girls and boys 1/4 of their age to use