Glad I didn't read this post while over there - I really enjoyed my night walks along the beach up until a week ago. Was always eyes open but never felt threatened.

Shucks, well, l was out of town.

That's why I like pattaya for 4-5 nites,then the noise, traffic, crazy falangs get to much,me & #2 bail out for more peacefull pastures.

Just staying in Phuket for a week. Reasonably busy. Have not sen any scams going on, neither on Kata, nor Patong. The guys are friendly, helpful and busy renting jets and doing para-sailing with all nationalities. Not 1 problem in my week here, sitting right next to the busiest post.