Bangkok cheaper than Jomtien

[JoseThailand]

10 hours ago, GypsyT said:

You are right. And I like working class gals - not fat 😉Honest, hard working real people.

They move so fast too. Dangerous to follow but great exercise...

 

Do you approach them and talk with them?

[Celsius]

On 10/30/2024 at 8:52 AM, Caldera said:

A bit silly to compare a capital city with a beach resort.

 

And not just any resort. We’re talking about a premier beach destination that attracts discerning international travelers, creating a vibrant melting pot of the rich and famous.

[Sigmund]

Be it Bangkok or Jomtien....both remain definately more cheaper and less a rip off compared to Hua HIn or Phuket.

[GypsyT]

1 hour ago, Celsius said:

And not just any resort. We’re talking about a premier beach destination that attracts discerning international travelers, creating a vibrant melting pot of the rich and famous.

...and the reason is wonderful Thai women!

I love them all.

Remove that the place is dead.

[GypsyT]

1 hour ago, JoseThailand said:

Do you approach them and talk with them?

Yes, I would, but I got full hand now and can't handle more at the moment.

So I just smile and get a little flirting smile back. That's reward enough to me.

 

[GypsyT]

22 hours ago, Hummin said:

established a few swedish settlements in the area.

Can I get info? I tried to google but only got this (a great story!);

https://vietnamnews.vn/life-style/expat-corner/1077361/swedish-family-share-their-good-fortunes-with-vietnamese-people.html

I could see going and helping them. If they accept loner like me.

 

I've visited Mae Phim, Sattahip and Bang Sarey Swedish settlements.

My ex Thai gf was with Swedish biker for 15 yrs. He got killed in crash, no helmet.

 

[save the frogs]

https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Thailand&city1=Pattaya&country2=Thailand&city2=Bangkok

 

[save the frogs]

[Hummin]

1 hour ago, GypsyT said:

Can I get info? I tried to google but only got this (a great story!);

https://vietnamnews.vn/life-style/expat-corner/1077361/swedish-family-share-their-good-fortunes-with-vietnamese-people.html

I could see going and helping them. If they accept loner like me.

 

I've visited Mae Phim, Sattahip and Bang Sarey Swedish settlements.

My ex Thai gf was with Swedish biker for 15 yrs. He got killed in crash, no helmet.

 

Oh, can't recall, I was offered a plot there, but honestly can't find any of the projects now. 

[norsurin]

Bangkok is more experience then Pattaya i heard.Im not been in Pattaya for 13 years.

What really surprised me was how much cheaper hua-hin is compared to Bangkok.

I was out a nigth in Bangkok and they asked 120 baht for a drink..the same drink i bought in hua-hin for 60 baht.

[GypsyT]

If you eat farang places in Bangkok (I don't, just look and compare) food can be like 250 B for breakfast and 70 B small cup of coffee. 30 steps away nice full Thai breakfast for 70 B, coffee 35 B.

There is happy customers to both, I guess.

 

Fresh fruits are very good and cheap too. Cheaper than Jomtien, especially bananas and red grapes. - 40% off.

Same w cooked rice; 7 B a big bag. 3x bigger than Jomtien small bag for 10 B.

As somebody ( Jose?) said "On Nut area is working class, that's why low prices. Suits me fine and gals are not snobby.

 

The 24/7 noise is getting to my nerves. Time to move to Jomtien beach - only ONE motobike,,,,

 

 

[marin]

1 hour ago, GypsyT said:

If you eat farang places in Bangkok (I don't, just look and compare) food can be like 250 B for breakfast and 70 B small cup of coffee. 30 steps away nice full Thai breakfast for 70 B, coffee 35 B.

There is happy customers to both, I guess.

You seem to be very new to Bangkok. Many great value breakfasts, but the cheapest and easiest is Took La Dee which is in any Foodland Market. You can also pick up great meats and cheeses in their deli, along with a nice bakery. 

 

The breakfast special is like under 90B. This menu is not up to date but close. 

 

 

[georgegeorgia]

On 10/31/2024 at 12:14 AM, noobexpat said:

I live in bangkok now. Left pattaya in august. I like it much better.

On nut is too busy though in the evening. I chose not to live there but i'm not far from it.

One less big bellied farang with a walking stick 

[CallumWK]

10 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

One less big bellied farang with a walking stick 

 

So you left?

[GypsyT]

2 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

One less big bellied farang with a walking stick 

Why so mean? At least he's walking... not hanging over rail at bars like wet laundry.

[georgegeorgia]

Getting back on topic please !

 

Please ,is the night life more expensive in BKK in the red light areas compared to Pattaya ?

 

[GypsyT]

3 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Please ,is the night life more expensive in BKK in the red light areas compared to Pattaya ?

Sorry no idea. Don't go to meat market.

Regular working gals come to my hotel for chocolate cake and coffee/tea. I pay.

 

Then we talk how to save whales, African people and animals, stop world wars, save plants and birds, reduce trash and bad air.

 

 

 

 

 

...then we f-----!

 

 

[Middle Aged Grouch]

5 hours ago, GypsyT said:

Sorry no idea. Don't go to meat market.

Regular working gals come to my hotel for chocolate cake and coffee/tea. I pay.

 

Then we talk how to save whales, African people and animals, stop world wars, save plants and birds, reduce trash and bad air.

 

 

 

 

 

...then we f-----!

 

 

And where do you pick up these fine gals in Bangkok to chew on your chocolate ? 😜

[noobexpat]

On 11/2/2024 at 10:27 AM, georgegeorgia said:

One less big bellied farang with a walking stick 

 

Haven't logged on here in about 4 months. Because its low quality brainrot.

 

I see you've started +50 new topics. What a sad life.

[noobexpat]

530b last night for cocktails at octave on 47th floor of the marriott in thong lo. 

 

My kind of place and people. 

 

[Patong2021]

The generalizations are under attack.

 

On 10/29/2024 at 8:43 PM, GypsyT said:

Nobody cares on Jomtien? U r wrong.

Who's gonna take care of needs of women if I don't come?

 

In respect to this comment that was made, I was under the impression that Jomtien was the go to destination for Pattaya region  LGBQTS2+ people, like the happening place for older gay men. Why then would there be women in need of care? Has something changed in Jomtien?  I have been to Pattaya, but not to Jomtien, so I may very well have the wrong impression.

 

On 11/1/2024 at 2:03 PM, norsurin said:

Bangkok is more experience then Pattaya i heard.Im not been in Pattaya for 13 years.

What really surprised me was how much cheaper hua-hin is compared to Bangkok.

I was out a nigth in Bangkok and they asked 120 baht for a drink..the same drink i bought in hua-hin for 60 baht.

 

Wow. I find that Hua Hin is as expensive as Bangkok and more so on higher end things. For example, the quality hotel brands like Marriott and Dusit have higher rates than comparable hotels in Bangkok. It is understandable though since they are on the beach.

It is all about economy of scale and Bangkok offers that.  Bangkok also offers a greater selection of products, the big BUT is you have to know where to go and how to negotiate to get the  lowest prices in Bangkok. Cocktails at most decent restaurants in Hua Hin are 120-150 baht.  Night life is certainly better in Bangkok. One can go from a string quartet  soiree to a ripping good dance club very easily. Not going to happen in Hua Hin or Pattaya.  Pattaya tourism  targets lower end foreigners and regional convention/seminar clientele. It's pricing reflects that.

 

The silent killer now for Pattaya is the traffic congestion. It is not improving. The congestion has added a cost to staying in Bangkok and it has destroyed Patong.   Hua Hin is no better in high season.

 

[Hummin]

On 11/1/2024 at 7:03 PM, norsurin said:

Bangkok is more experience then Pattaya i heard.Im not been in Pattaya for 13 years.

What really surprised me was how much cheaper hua-hin is compared to Bangkok.

I was out a nigth in Bangkok and they asked 120 baht for a drink..the same drink i bought in hua-hin for 60 baht.

Where did you buy that drink? 

 

Drink prices is not that comparable 

[georgegeorgia]

7 hours ago, noobexpat said:

530b last night for cocktails at octave on 47th floor of the marriott in thong lo. 

 

My kind of place and people. 

 

Your kind of place ..your kind of people lol

And you used your credit card ,more fool you .

 

 

[noobexpat]

5 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Your kind of place ..your kind of people lol

And you used your credit card ,more fool you .

 

 

Used the thailand pocket-money account 😘

 

 

[GypsyT]

52 minutes ago, noobexpat said:

Used the thailand pocket-money account

We are in same category except I have this ahead of same numbers; $

[georgegeorgia]

55 minutes ago, noobexpat said:

 

Used the thailand pocket-money account 😘

 

 

So you wanted to show everyone you have over one million baht in your Thai  bank account approx 45000$ AUD dollars?

 

Wow ! 😂 Rich on $45,000 mate !

Well at least your a ..... Thailand millionaire 🤣

[noobexpat]

1 hour ago, GypsyT said:

We are in same category except I have this ahead of same numbers; $

 

Yeh but mine's in GBP 

[noobexpat]

1 hour ago, georgegeorgia said:

So you wanted to show everyone you have over one million baht in your Thai  bank account approx 45000$ AUD dollars?

 

Wow ! 😂 Rich on $45,000 mate !

Well at least your a ..... Thailand millionaire 🤣

 

You're putting on a brave face. I know it upsets you. The life of the thai elite visa members eh? 

 

Work to do. Enough fun with the loser troll 😘

 

[shdmn]

I don't find Jomtien to be expensive at all. Maybe some of the night markets and nicer hotels but easy to find inexpensive options too.

[georgegeorgia]

29 minutes ago, noobexpat said:

 

You're putting on a brave face. I know it upsets you. The life of the thai elite visa members eh? 

 

Work to do. Enough fun with the loser troll 😘

 

Upsets me? You have 45000 AUD and you class yourself as "Elite" 😁

 

How much do you think Aussies aged 60 have in their Super account?

I can assure you I have 20 X your 45000 Australian dollars in my Super account and I don't even have or want a ELite visa