7 minutes ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

I'm happily childless myself but can see they bring many much pleasure and purpsoe if wanted and loved. Pattaya is like a human zoo though and good to go on Safari and watch the animals at play.

10 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

I agree Big C Extra food court is a zoo, very LOSO zoo

Where the animals have mange and occasionally go on the rampage before going back to their Nirun Mansion or Spanish Place cages whilst splashing out on Dairy Queen cones so they don't lose face. The smart ones have realised the Maccy D apps is where the real value lies as do I.

44 minutes ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

Where the animals have mange and occasionally go on the rampage before going back to their Nirun Mansion or Spanish Place cages whilst splashing out on Dairy Queen cones so they don't lose face. The smart ones have realised the Maccy D apps is where the real value lies as do I.

Extra points for the chocolate dip or double cone largesse. Cheap Charlies need not apply.

14 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Not sure guys having children in their 60s is a good thing, they missed the vasectomy on arrival signs at the airport

Well we can all get a bit old for the usual offerings of Pattaya and settle down. A toddler to take care of may be good to help stay young.

I was there today and the smell of the sugiyaki shop was overpowering. I have been there a few times since it opened and never noticed but today was full on. Maybe because busy on a Sunday but they did not seem to have that many customers.

12 hours ago, Wongkitlo said:

Maybe because busy on a Sunday but they did not seem to have that many customers.

Does get popular at lunchtime on Sunday... probably Bangkok crowd heading homewards.

On 2/28/2026 at 3:11 AM, newnative said:

Totally agree. He seems to be fond of makng sweeping generalities. Spouse and I are far from poor but we occasionally eat at a food court, especially if we are pressed for time and just want something easy and quick. The one at T21 can be fun and it's great for people watching, usually with a wide variety of people.

The hassle of finding an empty table, getting foods from different spots, then drinks somewhere else. I find it much nicer to hit one of the many many restaurants for a quick meal.

On 4/22/2026 at 1:25 AM, scubascuba3 said:

Not sure guys having children in their 60s is a good thing, they missed the vasectomy on arrival signs at the airport

I wouldn't know what to do with all my time if not for my kid. It's her mother I could do without.

On 4/23/2026 at 6:09 AM, jacko45k said:

Well we can all get a bit old for the usual offerings of Pattaya and settle down. A toddler to take care of may be good to help stay young.

My Mom had my youngest sister, Carol, when she was 41. Sixth kid. Parents thought they were done with kids and had donated all the baby stuff. When Carol was born, my oldest sister was 16. Dad always maintained that Carol, indeed, kept him and Mom young--and I think she did, too.

1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said:

The hassle of finding an empty table, getting foods from different spots, then drinks somewhere else. I find it much nicer to hit one of the many many restaurants for a quick meal.

We mostly do the restaurants, too, with me being on the lazy side. (Don't get me started on MK--What?! You have to cook your food?! The whole reason I eat out is to not have to cook!) Nice that the Big C Extra makeover has brought some new restaurant choices.

3 hours ago, newnative said:

My Mom had my youngest sister, Carol, when she was 41. Sixth kid. Parents thought they were done with kids and had donated all the baby stuff. When Carol was born, my oldest sister was 16. Dad always maintained that Carol, indeed, kept him and Mom young--and I think she did, too.

My mom was 44 when I came into the world.

7 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

I wouldn't know what to do with all my time if not for my kid. It's her mother I could do without.

I know guys in their 60s having kids, one having a nightmare, the other one we'll see