bondibrummie Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I heard that they are pulling down the bars/buildings on the main strip from the circle to the pier to build a boxing stadium offices and shops anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkan Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 sounds like a good plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barka Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 REALLY,Where did you get that info from..the bar stool boozers gang? they have been talking about changes for a long time,,but we will have to wait and see..TIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goober Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 That road is long overdue for widening and clearing those low bars. So depressing driving down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevehaigh Posted March 13, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2012 That road is long overdue for widening and clearing those low bars. So depressing driving down there. its not so much the bars that need an upgrade as the 'quality' of the entertainment! there aren't too many beauty contest winners down that strip 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaoNow Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Stevehaigh: the bar maid sector in Chalong ( and all of Thailand for that matter) is demand-driven. That is, the quality of the "hostesses" will only be as good as the regular clientele is willing to pay for. The owners have made a calculation that they can garnish an acceptable level of profit from the business with the current level of beauty (or lack thereof). In other words, the regulars are not that discriminating, or have limited pockets. 'nuff said 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barka Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Stevehaigh: the bar maid sector in Chalong ( and all of Thailand for that matter) is demand-driven. That is, the quality of the "hostesses" will only be as good as the regular clientele is willing to pay for. The owners have made a calculation that they can garnish an acceptable level of profit from the business with the current level of beauty (or lack thereof). In other words, the regulars are not that discriminating, or have limited pockets. 'nuff said UP TO THEM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissChris Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 what's TIP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 what's TIP? This Is Phuket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ping Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 (edited) Stevehaigh: the bar maid sector in Chalong ( and all of Thailand for that matter) is demand-driven. That is, the quality of the "hostesses" will only be as good as the regular clientele is willing to pay for. The owners have made a calculation that they can garnish an acceptable level of profit from the business with the current level of beauty (or lack thereof). In other words, the regulars are not that discriminating, or have limited pockets. 'nuff said I think you will find that, as with everywhere else, they have difficulty getting bar staff and will take what they can get (within reason). With respect, your theory of a 'calculation' has nothing to do with it. E: I suppose I should add that many bars in this particular area do not pay wages - food and basic accommodation is provided and the staff make their living only from tips, lady drinks and 'offs'. In the more populace areas, staff wages typically vary between 5000 and 9000 baht per month, plus the extras as stated. Thus, those potential staff with lower expectations may be the more likely to gravitate towards non wage paying bars/areas. Edited March 14, 2012 by Ping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Something is happening there at the moment. Does not look like road widening though, so the OP could be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Just upgraded shop-houses. Haven't heard about a boxing stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Just upgraded shop-houses. Haven't heard about a boxing stadium. The road is crying out to be widened yet what KB said is the same as what I observe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 The "road-widening" turned out to be a red herring. The new shop-houses involve a huge increase in rent and key-money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegum Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Seen an AD in PG, shop house's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salavan Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 That road is long overdue for widening and clearing those low bars. So depressing driving down there. its not so much the bars that need an upgrade as the 'quality' of the entertainment! there aren't too many beauty contest winners down that strip they may not be beauty contest winners but they are very attentive when you go in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehaigh Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) That road is long overdue for widening and clearing those low bars. So depressing driving down there. its not so much the bars that need an upgrade as the 'quality' of the entertainment! there aren't too many beauty contest winners down that strip they may not be beauty contest winners but they are very attentive when you go in there that's true but they don't seem to have the 50b happy hour prices that the rawai bars have. at least they didn't the last time i looked a couple of weeks ago BTW, the strip around corner bar and asia bar seems to be jammed up with farangs in the late afternoon just recently. no low season there. Edited May 24, 2012 by stevehaigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 That road is long overdue for widening and clearing those low bars. So depressing driving down there. its not so much the bars that need an upgrade as the 'quality' of the entertainment! there aren't too many beauty contest winners down that strip they may not be beauty contest winners but they are very attentive when you go in there that's true but they don't seem to have the 50b happy hour prices that the rawai bars have. at least they didn't the last time i looked a couple of weeks ago BTW, the strip around corner bar and asia bar seems to be jammed up with farangs in the late afternoon just recently. no low season there. I love how these geniuses park on that narrow cut through road to save themselves a 20 metre walk. Judging by the looks of these early afternoon punters, they'd be better of pedaling a bicycle over for some exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huuwi Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) Just upgraded shop-houses. Haven't heard about a boxing stadium. The road is crying out to be widened yet what KB said is the same as what I observe. and then get another race track for the minibus driver. no they just renovate the buildings, and behind, seabees plans a resort. no more girly bars in the renovated buildings, as i heared, what a shame. Edited May 25, 2012 by huuwi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 More news. In August, on the south side of the road between Sailor Bar and 555 Bar which straddles the eastern entrance to Chalong Plaza, all will be knocked down and more shop-houses built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 The whole of Chalong plaza which houses Mr India and the other shytholes will be knocked down and have a second level put on them. All the shop houses from Sea bees to the shop before Happy Days will be revamped. Happy days will get a slight touch up outside but nothing on the inside. All the other shop fronts will be rented out downstairs only. From what I have heard they are asking 20-25k a month for the downstairs only (dreamers). Upstairs will be all rooms that will be rented out to Sea Bee's customers and students. Ezy Bar (or as I refer to it 'The house of twisted faces') will be a couple of shop fronts. Sunees Sauna will not be a Muay Thai camp now (because that would have actually been a smart idea for the area)..but a row of overpriced sterile shop fronts that will remain vacant for years. Out the back will be another empty sauna.... Also part of the new rental contracts include 'rules' that dont allow girly bars or anything similar. The 'new' Chalong will be dive shops,cafes and restaurants apparently....I cant wait to see that....give it 2 years of vacancy and we will have, coconut bar 2, ATM bar 4, and Pin 3 bar, Sailor 5 bar. Interesting times ahead.....oh yes i almost forgot...at the back of sea bee's down to the house of twisted faces will be a car park for all the extra cafe latte set that will be hanging around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I bet you that they're all occupied one year after completion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I bet you that they're all occupied one year after completion. Ill have a bottle of JD on that, there are 14 shop fronts I think from Sea bee's till happy days...2 more at the old house of twisted faces then 4 more at Sunees Sauna, so thats 20 shop fronts....Ill bet that at least 8 will be empty for a year, lets shake on it if we both make it to the next Thai visa party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Any of those shophouses up for sale? Are they getting like Patong now and wanting key money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I bet you that they're all occupied one year after completion. Ill have a bottle of JD on that, there are 14 shop fronts I think from Sea bee's till happy days...2 more at the old house of twisted faces then 4 more at Sunees Sauna, so thats 20 shop fronts....Ill bet that at least 8 will be empty for a year, lets shake on it if we both make it to the next Thai visa party Good wager, I'll witness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I bet you that they're all occupied one year after completion. Ill have a bottle of JD on that, there are 14 shop fronts I think from Sea bee's till happy days...2 more at the old house of twisted faces then 4 more at Sunees Sauna, so thats 20 shop fronts....Ill bet that at least 8 will be empty for a year, lets shake on it if we both make it to the next Thai visa party Good wager, I'll witness. Sweet so lets get this TV party happening before June 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markg Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Ezy Bar (or as I refer to it 'The house of twisted faces') Brilliant !!!!! Is that the bar that was all red? Red walls and very low red lighting? Next door or next-door-but-one to Happy Days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Ezy Bar (or as I refer to it 'The house of twisted faces') Brilliant !!!!! Is that the bar that was all red? Red walls and very low red lighting? Next door or next-door-but-one to Happy Days. Right next door to happy days....the bar girls retirement home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I think we need to change this topic to 'What's Happened to Snamos' Avatar". From charging party animal to glamour shot of Eric Estrada circa 73, really? Figured you for more the John Belushi type........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamos Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I think we need to change this topic to 'What's Happened to Snamos' Avatar". From charging party animal to glamour shot of Eric Estrada circa 73, really? Figured you for more the John Belushi type........ No mate its because I love the Phuket volunteer police so much...especially the highway patrols on their big bikes...they remind me of the TV show 'Chips' a TV show which I really loved as a kid, but I did grow up if you know what I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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