Good song lol.love it 😂

Expats with money go to the same places as tourists occasionally. It's the broke dick ones who brag about knowing where something is cheaper.

You have to be quite a muppet to assume that expats cannot afford air-conditioned restaurants. Who comes up with such garbage?

On 10/4/2025 at 9:03 AM, georgegeorgia said:

My bill for the chocolate factory last Sunday night came to over 1600 baht including that dreaded service charge and VAT 

 

Now this Frasers sports lounge is that mainly tourists or expats?

It's on that main Rd in Jomtien 

 

I find the places that charge that dreaded service charge  mainly are  for tourists 

 

Well, you are a tourist, a very sad tourist

On 10/4/2025 at 7:37 AM, georgegeorgia said:

sports lounges

Expat 12 years I don't go to sports bars. 

On 10/4/2025 at 7:43 AM, SAFETY FIRST said:

Is that the sport bar opposite the hospital? 

 

Nice bar on soi Buakhou, game of pool, cold pint of beer.

 

At times it's good to get away from the weirdos 

No weirdos in Soi  Buakhou?

4 minutes ago, ChrisKC said:

No weirdos in Soi  Buakhou?

Plenty on soi Buakhou. 

 

It's safe in the bar, inside, air-conditioned. I've never seen them inside. 

 

2 hours ago, Caldera said:

You have to be quite a muppet to assume that expats cannot afford air-conditioned restaurants. Who comes up with such garbage?

Maybe your a rich one who did nothing but "take" from the system during your working life which was probably on taxpayers expense ,cushy pen pusher who called in sick every Monday morning 

 

The other half who can't afford such luxurious life maybe on frozen pensions from the UK or on aussie old age pensioners living in Thailand on a fixed income 

Just now, georgegeorgia said:

Maybe your a rich one who did nothing but "take" from the system during your working life which was probably on taxpayers expense 

 

The other half maybe on frozen pensions from the UK or on aussie old age pensioners 

Did  you ever think that the majority of expats here work? Many also have nice pensions or investments to live off off. Do you really think the area you stay in South Pattaya is indicative of how expats live? Most expats in Pattaya dont even go into south Pattaya, sure some do, but the majority dont. The areas of Pong, Machachan, Ban Ampur, and even down to Ban Chang are popular with expats. Dont attempt any more studies as you are totally clueless. 

7 minutes ago, marin said:

Did  you ever think that the majority of expats here work? Many also have nice pensions or investments to live off off. Do you really think the area you stay in South Pattaya is indicative of how expats live? Most expats in Pattaya dont even go into south Pattaya, sure some do, but the majority dont. The areas of Pong, Machachan, Ban Ampur, and even down to Ban Chang are popular with expats. Dont attempt any more studies as you are totally clueless. 

They work in Thailand too?

 

you've said this before,

I have never seen an old expat stacking shelves at Foodland like you said ,the closest I saw was some old farang fixing machines at Tony's gym and a farang serving at Cheap Charlies Jomtien .

 

Of course theres a few old guys on Grindr with services available.

 

I think it's fantastic you work it gives you something to do and if your hard up more money 

 

Thankyou for your service Sir and contribution to the Community and giving back rather than taking 

 

On 10/4/2025 at 10:40 AM, Ralf001 said:

No

I go to the big Indian nite clubs on walking street as they have really cheap drinks , cheap curries , friendly bouncers and great music. The best part is you just book everything up and come back the next day to settle your bin and get your fake Rolex back that you left as collateral.

Do expats go to same places as tourists ?

 

I'm sure at least some tourists will eventually go to heaven.  No so sure about expats...

 

6 minutes ago, wavodavo said:

I go to the big Indian nite clubs on walking street as they have really cheap drinks , cheap curries , friendly bouncers and great music. The best part is you just book everything up and come back the next day to settle your bin and get your fake Rolex back that you left as collateral.

What are the toilets like there?

 

I remember going to that Issaan Concert place last visit on third Rd with another farang and his GF 

 

The first thing I did was check the cleanliness of the toilets , I was disappointed and went to a staff member to ask for the manager 

Finally after 20 minutes I spoke to a Duty manager who arranged the cleaning 

The couple I went with left after I complained leaving me with the bill unfortunately 

 

I never even got to drink my sprite as I was trying to find who was in charge , meanwhile the couple I went with left !!

 

On 10/4/2025 at 7:37 AM, georgegeorgia said:

As a tourist here in Pattaya  for last few weeks i look around at many of the places and wonder if expats could afford it

 

for eg I was at a Pattaya sports bar last night I think called Brewdog in Soi Bukhao 

Very beautiful but higher end prices because of air conditioning comfort 

 

Do you go to S&P cafe? 

Air conditioning sports lounges brewdog etc 

Walking street go go bars 

Chocolate factory restaurant 

 

 

 

May I ask do you expats frequent the same places as us tourists ?

 

Not really. As an example, I avoid Pattaya and go to Sri Racha.

2 minutes ago, Bredbury Blue said:

Not really. As an example, I avoid Pattaya and go to Sri Racha.

May I ask what do you do there?

2 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

What are the toilets like there?

 

I remember going to that Issaan Concert place last visit on third Rd with another farang and his GF 

 

The first thing I did was check the cleanliness of the toilets , I was disappointed and went to a staff member to ask for the manager 

Finally after 20 minutes I spoke to a Duty manager who arranged the cleaning 

The couple I went with left after I complained leaving me with the bill unfortunately 

 

Talking about tiolets in bars when  I started going to Phuket in 1990 not many bars had their own toilet and at one arcade of bars you had to walk right down the back of the complex and there was a rough old corrugated iron  set up that had no flushing system in the trough an they had  calmansari in  there to try and hide the stench but it was putrid and you had to pay 1 thb for the privelidge. OH ! Those were the good old days.

7 minutes ago, marin said:

May I ask what do you do there?

 

Been many times over the years with wife and kids, but now just wife. 

 

Great accommodation due to the amount of Japanese factory workers in the area. Last week I stayed at S.Sri Racha but mostly at Oakwood. 

 

Mainly relax, shopping (Central) and visit local wats (no I'm not religious but I love the architecture and atmosphere, the wife prays). Visit Ko Si Chang. Short trip to Pattaya attractions when kids were young. 

 

Some excellent restaurants. 

 

It's great value for money, no crowds, and short distance to BKK.

17 minutes ago, marin said:

May I ask what do you do there?

I don't think there's any need to be "nosy" 

I recently had a work colleague ask me the same thing on my return from Thailand and unfortunately I had to explain boundaries 

On 10/4/2025 at 9:05 AM, georgegeorgia said:

I'm back in Australia but had written that and didn't realise it ,I came back Thursday I think it was via Melbourne on a Bogan airline which I will never never never fly again in their supposssed business class called ......guess the name 

You didn't realize you were back in Australia? I'm sure the signs should have told you, as well as everyone speaking English, or am I missing something here?  You "think" it was via Melbourne? Don't you know the closest airport to your home? How many weeks do you get off each year anyway, as I heard Aussies get 20 days? The last few weeks would mean 20 days or more and this is the third time if i remember you said you were in Thailand. 

5 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

I don't think there's any need to be "nosy" 

I recently had a work colleague ask me the same thing on my return from Thailand and unfortunately I had to explain boundaries 

If you take a look you will see that Bredbury Blue answered my polite question. Then take a look at the thank you emoji I gave him. The look at the red thumbs down I gave you. I still think you should change your nick to Jethro Tull. 

2 minutes ago, marin said:

If you take a look you will see that Bredbury Blue answered my polite question. Then take a look at the thank you emoji I gave him. The look at the red thumbs down I gave you. I still think you should change your nick to Jethro Tull. 

Oh please you remind me of Mrs Jessop from The Sullivan's,veil over your face peering out the window at the neighbours trying to get into their business 

1 hour ago, marin said:

Did  you ever think that the majority of expats here work? Many also have nice pensions or investments to live off off. Do you really think the area you stay in South Pattaya is indicative of how expats live? Most expats in Pattaya dont even go into south Pattaya, sure some do, but the majority dont. The areas of Pong, Machachan, Ban Ampur, and even down to Ban Chang are popular with expats. Dont attempt any more studies as you are totally clueless. 

Thanks.  Loved every word--and all totally true.  

24 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

I don't think there's any need to be "nosy" 

I recently had a work colleague ask me the same thing on my return from Thailand and unfortunately I had to explain boundaries 

Are you alright Georgie george gorgia ?????

1 hour ago, wavodavo said:

I go to the big Indian nite clubs on walking street as they have really cheap drinks , cheap curries , friendly bouncers and great music. The best part is you just book everything up and come back the next day to settle your bin and get your fake Rolex back that you left as collateral.

 

Good for you Champ.

On 10/4/2025 at 7:37 AM, georgegeorgia said:

As a tourist here in Pattaya  for last few weeks i look around at many of the places and wonder if expats could afford it

 

for eg I was at a Pattaya sports bar last night I think called Brewdog in Soi Bukhao 

Very beautiful but higher end prices because of air conditioning comfort 

 

Do you go to S&P cafe? 

Air conditioning sports lounges brewdog etc 

Walking street go go bars 

Chocolate factory restaurant 

 

 

 

May I ask do you expats frequent the same places as us tourists ?

 

No

 

 

On 10/4/2025 at 7:37 AM, georgegeorgia said:

As a tourist here in Pattaya  for last few weeks i look around at many of the places and wonder if expats could afford it

 

for eg I was at a Pattaya sports bar last night I think called Brewdog in Soi Bukhao 

Very beautiful but higher end prices because of air conditioning comfort 

 

Do you go to S&P cafe? 

Air conditioning sports lounges brewdog etc 

Walking street go go bars 

Chocolate factory restaurant 

 

 

 

May I ask do you expats frequent the same places as us tourists ?

 

 

On 10/4/2025 at 7:37 AM, georgegeorgia said:

As a tourist here in Pattaya  for last few weeks i look around at many of the places and wonder if expats could afford it

 

for eg I was at a Pattaya sports bar last night I think called Brewdog in Soi Bukhao 

Very beautiful but higher end prices because of air conditioning comfort 

 

Do you go to S&P cafe? 

Air conditioning sports lounges brewdog etc 

Walking street go go bars 

Chocolate factory restaurant 

 

 

 

May I ask do you expats frequent the same places as us tourists ?

 

 

When you say higher end prices, how much are you talking about?

 

A bottle of 330ml Chang for instance?

 

On 10/5/2025 at 11:56 AM, EVENKEEL said:

Expats with money go to the same places as tourists occasionally. It's the broke dick ones who brag about knowing where something is cheaper.

 

I thought the "broke dick ones" live in Pattaya and the ones with money live in Phuket and mix their time with tourist areas and their local bars and restaurants.

17 minutes ago, JamesPhuket10 said:

 

I thought the "broke dick ones" live in Pattaya and the ones with money live in Phuket and mix their time with tourist areas and their local bars and restaurants.

Well Pattaya is a lot cheaper than Phuket 

 

4 hours ago, JamesPhuket10 said:

 

I thought the "broke dick ones" live in Pattaya and the ones with money live in Phuket and mix their time with tourist areas and their local bars and restaurants.

No, the smart ones live in Pattaya and the ones that can't see they are being ripped off live in Phuket.  Eg.  Pattaya baht buses v Phuket tuktuks. 

48 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

No, the smart ones live in Pattaya and the ones that can't see they are being ripped off live in Phuket.  Eg.  Pattaya baht buses v Phuket tuktuks. 

If Malaysia was 400 times better than Thailand, Phuket is 1000 times nicer than Pattaya 😉