patrickinpattaya Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Just a quick one, what exactly is "The dark side" refer to? I've seen the phrase a few times and just wondered why? Also what area does this cover on the map e.g. 3rd road back to Suki rd etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 The darkside side is basically everything east of Suk road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Everything between Sukhumvit and the beach is Pattaya proper, the other side of Sukhumvit is called the "dark side", or by the real estate companies "East Pattaya". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWPattaya Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 West side of Sukhumvit, Pattaya proper, comes under the jurisdiction of Pattaya City Hall with Mayor Ittiporn. East side of Sukhumvitm the so-called Darkside, comes under Nongprue Council with Mayor Mai Chianit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilf Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 so called because werewolves and vampires roam about avin people ov a night innit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsfangr Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 so called because werewolves and vampires roam about avin people ov a night innit It's TRUE! Most of the falang residents have either been infected, or, in rare cases, are immune. But it is not advisable for those who do not live on The Darkside to venture there. Stay on the 'bright side', with all of its' ... umm ... excitement. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilf Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 so called because werewolves and vampires roam about avin people ov a night innit It's TRUE! Most of the falang residents have either been infected, or, in rare cases, are immune. But it is not advisable for those who do not live on The Darkside to venture there. Stay on the 'bright side', with all of its' ... umm ... excitement. ;-) yes we will need sharpend stakes and silver bullets for a raid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothertorres Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 so called because werewolves and vampires roam about avin people ov a night innit It's TRUE! Most of the falang residents have either been infected, or, in rare cases, are immune. But it is not advisable for those who do not live on The Darkside to venture there. Stay on the 'bright side', with all of its' ... umm ... excitement. ;-) yes we will need sharpend stakes and silver bullets for a raid or grilled steaks and a bob seger CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaps Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 And Shopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickinpattaya Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Cheers, any idea why it's called "the dark side" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam Simon Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Cheers, any idea why it's called "the dark side" The local government on that side of Suk used to be cheapskates: No streetlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nam-thip Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Cheers, any idea why it's called "the dark side" It’s a comparison thing. The term Darkside came about due to the lack of street lighting as against the bright City lights of Pattaya. If you venture down the Maphrachan Lake area after dark you will see what I mean as there is little in the way of street lighting. Once you cross the railway line east of the Sukhumvit road you’re into Darkside territory which is run by a different authority than Pattaya therefore does not have the benefit of the tourist dollars that pour into Pattaya every day. It’s an area most expats chose to live in as its more peaceful than the thump, thump, thump that Pattaya serves up which if you’re not a tourist can get in your face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Cheers, any idea why it's called "the dark side" It’s a comparison thing. The term Darkside came about due to the lack of street lighting as against the bright City lights of Pattaya. If you venture down the Maphrachan Lake area after dark you will see what I mean as there is little in the way of street lighting. Once you cross the railway line east of the Sukhumvit road you’re into Darkside territory which is run by a different authority than Pattaya therefore does not have the benefit of the tourist dollars that pour into Pattaya every day. It’s an area most expats chose to live in as its more peaceful than the thump, thump, thump that Pattaya serves up which if you’re not a tourist can get in your face. Have you tried wandering around Pattaya on Buddha days when the bars are closed? Seems to me that it's pretty dark in town as well without the bars. Not too much in the way of street lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilf Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Cheers, any idea why it's called "the dark side" It's a comparison thing. The term Darkside came about due to the lack of street lighting as against the bright City lights of Pattaya. If you venture down the Maphrachan Lake area after dark you will see what I mean as there is little in the way of street lighting. Once you cross the railway line east of the Sukhumvit road you're into Darkside territory which is run by a different authority than Pattaya therefore does not have the benefit of the tourist dollars that pour into Pattaya every day. It's an area most expats chose to live in as its more peaceful than the thump, thump, thump that Pattaya serves up which if you're not a tourist can get in your face. i thought the tourist police were here to stop the thump thunp thump in your face----------oh well ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spalpeen Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Darth Vader going over to the Dark Side in December last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somtampet Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 I heard that the term THE DARKSIDE,was started by Lee who owned Nois bar,since passed away tragically,in a road accident. Hope they throw the keys away if they ever prosecute the woman/or guy who murdered Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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