It's grim out there.

[bob smith]

1 minute ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

At the gym he comes up to me, I say good morning, then for the next hour he's yapping away with his miserable Thai stories.

That's his right.

 

If you don't like it then next time don't say good morning to him!

 

bob.

[brewsterbudgen]

10 minutes ago, bob smith said:

and what, precisely, is happening??

 

bob.

 

Restaurants, bars and clubs busy with people enjoying themselves.

[bob smith]

2 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

 

Restaurants, bars and clubs busy with people enjoying themselves.

So if I decide to go, and it's not how you say it is and I can prove it with pictures - will you reimburse me the cost of my hotel, food, drinks & transportation? 

 

Because that would fall under the category of false advertising. 

 

bob.

[brewsterbudgen]

9 minutes ago, bob smith said:

So if I decide to go, and it's not how you say it is and I can prove it with pictures - will you reimburse me the cost of my hotel, food, drinks & transportation? 

 

Because that would fall under the category of false advertising. 

 

bob.

 

No, and I'm not advertising anything. I'm just suggesting you need to get out more and not base your assumptions on what you read or see on YouTube.

[bob smith]

1 minute ago, brewsterbudgen said:

 

No, and I'm not advertising anything. I'm just suggesting you need to get out more and not base your assumptions on what you read or see on YouTube.

I do get out.

 

I travel around often.

 

This is a post based on my experiences yesterday, when I was out and about.

 

bob.

[SAFETY FIRST]

17 minutes ago, bob smith said:

That's his right.

 

If you don't like it then next time don't say good morning to him!

 

bob.

Be unAustralian not to say g'day after someone has greeted you. 🇦🇺

[Furioso]

It's definitely low season here in Jomtien. A lot less traffic TG. 

There's still a lot of people but nothing like the madness of Dec-May. I laugh as they now try so much harder to get me in their establishment.

 

Quiet desperation is not the Tie way. More like LOUD desperation. 

[bob smith]

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

Be unAustralian not to say g'day after someone has greeted you. 🇦🇺

so you are engaging him, that's your choice.

 

you have to put up with his chatter for the duration, he is allowed to speak his mind be that positive or negative, just as you are!

 

bob.

[SAFETY FIRST]

22 minutes ago, steven100 said:

for the day, i'm seriously contemplating an 11.30am  ice cold beer ...   delicious '  but problem is I'll be half cut by 3.00pm

I'm thinking the same thing, good to see we have something, cheers 🍻

 

[bob smith]

1 minute ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I'm thinking the same thing, good to see we have something, cheers 🍻

 

...i'm also thinking about it.

 

I've just had my coffee though so I will wait for the caffeine to wear off first!

 

bob.

[Tidal wave]

Surely RSI will soon befall the OP typing this almost daily drivel .

[bob smith]

1 minute ago, Tidal wave said:

Surely RSI will soon befall the OP typing this almost daily drivel .

nice to have you on board my ship again, Tidal.

 

you had me worried for a moment!

 

bob.

[SAFETY FIRST]

31 minutes ago, bob smith said:

33 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

At the gym he comes up to me, I say good morning, then for the next hour he's yapping away with his miserable Thai stories.

That's his right.

 

If you don't like it then next time don't say good morning to him!

 

bob

I said, 'your brother' because he seems like a really nice guy but he's just too much hard work, always bitter.

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

10 minutes ago, bob smith said:

...i'm also thinking about it.

 

I've just had my coffee though so I will wait for the caffeine to wear off first!

 

bob.

That good to hear also, we do have things in common. 👍

 

[bob smith]

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

That good to hear also, we do have things in common. 👍

 

yeah. 

 

we both live in Thailand too!!

 

small world, eh?

 

bob.

[Will B Good]

The streets in BKK seem packed with tourists, but, and it might depend on the time of day, very few bars, shops, restaurants seem busy???

[bob smith]

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

The streets in BKK seem packed with tourists, but, and it might depend on the time of day, very few bars, shops, restaurants seem busy???

I was in BKK recently and can confirm this.

 

I think many establishments are charging way over the odds these days.

 

when you are shelling out 8 quid for a fry up and 4 quid for a beer it just isn't worth it to many.

Much cheaper to cook in the room.

 

bob.

[Mason45]

2 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Pattaya is still busy.  With any shops/bars that have closed,  new complexes have opened.  3rd road has Several new venues clubs or live music. 

Several larger bar complexes off 2nd and 3rd road.

My opinion the places that have closed is because they were old lousy businesses run by idiots.  

 

Another place is near the Dolphin circle across from Terminal 21.  The entire corner is boarded up they are building a large bar, restauarnt, shop complex.

Naklua is seeing several projects ongoing.

Naklua Road is nothing like it used to be, even all the banks have moved. As for bars many of the popular ones never re opened after Covid. The current bars have upped the prices and now it's getting expensive to eat or drink their. If it wasn't for the Germans and to a lesser degree Russians there would be boarded up businesses right along Naklua Road. By the way I see everything first hand as I've lived just near Soi 27 for the past 10 years.

[bob smith]

5 minutes ago, Mason45 said:

Naklua Road is nothing like it used to be, even all the banks have moved. As for bars many of the popular ones never re opened after Covid. The current bars have upped the prices and now it's getting expensive to eat or drink their. If it wasn't for the Germans and to a lesser degree Russians there would be boarded up businesses right along Naklua Road. By the way I see everything first hand as I've lived just near Soi 27 for the past 10 years.

Thanks for that valuable insight, mate.

 

bob.

[FritsSikkink]

1 hour ago, bob smith said:

all the youtube channels I follow on Thailand and Pattaya especially say it's dead!

 

Now we know, in mother's basement following YouTube channels about Thailand.

[bob smith]

3 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

Now we know, in mother's basement following YouTube channels about Thailand.

...typical Project Managers response.

 

you couldn't manage a cup of coffee!

 

bob.

[FritsSikkink]

Just now, bob smith said:

...at typical Project Managers response!

 

you couldn't manage a cup of coffee!

 

bob.

You are right, I don't drink thee.

[thesetat2013]

Poor Bob, went out to sit and see something good. Instead he went out and thought he was in the hood. Guess he will be drinking alone for awhile. No loss for anyone else though. Perhaps he can go to Chiang Mai... I understand he can walk around and maybe see some chinese humping in the parks there. 

[steven100]

1 hour ago, bob smith said:

...i'm also thinking about it.

 

I've just had my coffee though so I will wait for the caffeine to wear off first!

 

bob.

 

 

 

 

[bob smith]

12 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

No loss for anyone else though

1 less customer = loss of revenue.

 

In these tough times they need all the custom they can get!

 

bob.

[scubascuba3]

3 hours ago, bob smith said:

yesterday I went for a walk in a major tourist hotspot.

All I could see around me were empty bars, restaurants, pubs etc..

 

Not to mention all the boarded up buildings, for sale signs, call to rent signs etc.

Establishments seem to be closing just as fast as they open!

This place is famous worldwide and it is on it's knees.

 

The Thai economy must be in dire straits at the moment.

I was on the blower to a pal of mine who lives really close to another famous tourist hotspot and he said it's the same there too.

 

I have also noticed a steep increase in the prices at certain establishments.

170 baht for a large local beer!

the retail price is between 55-60 baht..

what is going on??

 

The touts also seem extra pushy at the minute.

one tuk-tuk driver tried to physically usher me into his car for a ride.

you can see the worry and angst in their eyes.

maybe some days they don't make anything..

 

It almost makes me feel sorry for them, but then I remember how they treat foreigners when the going is good so it's no wonder they aren't coming back!

about the only place in Thailand that seems to be doing well is Phuket.

but for the life of me I can't figure out why!

 

bob.

Which major tourist hotspot? can't be Pattaya

[bob smith]

Just now, scubascuba3 said:

Which major tourist hotspot? can't be Pattaya

why not?

 

bob.

[Bangkok Barry]

3 hours ago, 2baht said:

Phuket is highly over rated!

 

And over-priced. I always tell any potential visitors to avoid it like the plague.

[bob smith]

Just now, Bangkok Barry said:

 

And over-priced. I always tell any potential visitors to avoid it like the plague.

me too mate..

 

but judging from what I've heard it seems many are not heeding our advice! 😞 

 

bob.

[scubascuba3]

2 hours ago, bob smith said:

in what way is Pattaya 'rocking?'

 

all the youtube channels I follow on Thailand and Pattaya especially say it's dead!

 

bob.

It is low season, but still pretty busy, you should have seen it during covid, a ghost town