Jayman Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) I know we have had many great threads on restaurants in and around the Pattaya area. I personally love these threads as they expose me to places I never would have known about and I have found many great meals from the reviews of other TVF members. My biggest issue is not understanding the exact location to these great finds. To try and help out in this area I created a completely public google map for restaurants in the Pattaya Area. Anyone with a google account can change/delete/edit points of interest on this map. Of course it wouldn't be so nice to be deleting stuff but everyone should feel free to add new places they enjoy eating at to the map. It makes it that much easier for everyone to locate the place when going to eat. Even if you don't have a smart phone with google maps built in that will take you directly to any location on a google map you still can look at the map before you venture out to get an idea of where it's located. In any case, here's the link to the map https://maps.google....000cbece5&msa=0 I have added a few spots and already others have added even more. Hopefully we can keep this a continually updated project since things around here can change quite often. Edited January 5, 2013 by Jayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurfRider Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 . You might suggest that people posting new restaurants also add the GPS coordinates since this is the easiest way to find some of these obscure locations. I attempted to post the GPS for the curry place on the dark side, but it doesn't re-appear when the map is accessed. The procedure to locate and post the GPS is: 1) Right-click the location and select "What's here?" 2) A green arrow will appear - Left-Click the arrow 3) Copy the GPS coordinates in the pop-up window. You can enter the coordinates into your phone or GPS in your car. I tried the "Save to Map" option, but the green arrow is not there when you access the URL again . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) on the bottom left of any google maps page it says maps lab. If you click on that you can enable lang/long marker support Adds an option to the context menu that lets you drop a mini marker showing the latlng of the position that the cursor was pointing at when the context menu was evoked As for adding or changing things on the map I posted in the OP, just make sure you are logged into google and then hit the edit button. You now have the ability to drop new markers wherever you want. When completed click the done or save button. That said.. if anyone wants to just post a restaurant recommendation in a thread and also gives the coordinates then I am happy to add it to the map. Certainly coordinates are all we really need to find a place nowadays but you still need something to tell you the coordinates. Edited January 5, 2013 by Jayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurfRider Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 . Thanks, but there is no such thing as "Maps Lab" anywhere to be found on the page I'm viewing. I'm logged into Google, but likewise - no "edit" button anywhere. Maybe different Browsers? I'm using Firefox 17.0.1. No big deal - I was only offering a suggestion to people posting new restaurants. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 No matter your browser you should have no problems editing the map as long as you are logged in. It's a public collaboration open to all users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Great idea!!!! Pinned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Great idea!!!! Done Yes it is, but with the amount of idi@ts out there I am waiting for the first instance of someone deleting stuff "just for fun". Any way of doing this that will allow the OP (or any voluntary "moderator") to have control of the map so that contributions will be vetted? And a question; how do you get that nifty fork and knife icon? I am only able to use the place marker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Great idea!!!! Done Yes it is, but with the amount of idi@ts out there I am waiting for the first instance of someone deleting stuff "just for fun". Any way of doing this that will allow the OP (or any voluntary "moderator") to have control of the map so that contributions will be vetted? And a question; how do you get that nifty fork and knife icon? I am only able to use the place marker. Let us look into this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Just tried to find the kebab stand in Soi Khao Talo, but couldn't find it. The location on the map would be the New Inn. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Just tried to find the kebab stand in Soi Khao Talo, but couldn't find it. The location on the map would be the New Inn. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Thaivisa Connect App It's right next to the 7/11 near soi 12 I believe. He's out there every night after about 6pm. Next time I go there I will mark the coordinates more accurately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Great idea!!!! Done Yes it is, but with the amount of idi@ts out there I am waiting for the first instance of someone deleting stuff "just for fun". Any way of doing this that will allow the OP (or any voluntary "moderator") to have control of the map so that contributions will be vetted? And a question; how do you get that nifty fork and knife icon? I am only able to use the place marker. Looks like we either make it public for all to edit or keep a list of specific contributors. It's a bit like wiki in that anyone could go changing the stuff at a win. I wanted it to have the best chance of it being useful to as many as possible so completely public seemed the way to start. If it becomes a popular idea then we could always add volunteers to the contributor list but I was hoping we could just ask be adults and leave it open for all to edit. To change the icon, on the screen that allows you to edit the description and text just click on the icon and a list of other choices will come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Just tried to find the kebab stand in Soi Khao Talo, but couldn't find it. The location on the map would be the New Inn. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Thaivisa Connect App It's right next to the 7/11 near soi 12 I believe. He's out there every night after about 6pm. Next time I go there I will mark the coordinates more accurately. then I was too early, I needed my kebab fix in the afternoon. So maybe a good idea to add when those places are open for business. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Great idea!!!! Done Yes it is, but with the amount of idi@ts out there I am waiting for the first instance of someone deleting stuff "just for fun". Any way of doing this that will allow the OP (or any voluntary "moderator") to have control of the map so that contributions will be vetted? And a question; how do you get that nifty fork and knife icon? I am only able to use the place marker. Looks like we either make it public for all to edit or keep a list of specific contributors. It's a bit like wiki in that anyone could go changing the stuff at a win. I wanted it to have the best chance of it being useful to as many as possible so completely public seemed the way to start. If it becomes a popular idea then we could always add volunteers to the contributor list but I was hoping we could just ask be adults and leave it open for all to edit. To change the icon, on the screen that allows you to edit the description and text just click on the icon and a list of other choices will come up. Definitively needs some kind of control. For example La Baguette French Bakery (Naklua Rd) has been entered twice. Mind you, I'm not volunteering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 I don't see any double entries but I did notice that someone moved one of the 1st landmarks I put down completely across town. Maybe it's expecting too much that this would work in the public domain like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Jayman. I see someone has kindly put the Caddy Shack on the map but its about 200m off location, are you happy for me to move it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I don't see any double entries but I did notice that someone moved one of the 1st landmarks I put down completely across town. Maybe it's expecting too much that this would work in the public domain like this. Let's keep trying this a bit more. If we have more problems, we can always take a different approach! Jayman. I see someone has kindly put the Caddy Shack on the map but its about 200m off location, are you happy for me to move it? HA! That was me! I wasn't sure of the exact location, so I just gave it a shot. Missed it by this much... Just got back from there. Fish and chips were superb as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahooka Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 This is a brilliant idea,Jayman.Im new to Pattaya and I`ve already seen 2 places of interest and will add some of my own when Im back in a few weeks !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Jayman. I see someone has kindly put the Caddy Shack on the map but its about 200m off location, are you happy for me to move it? I am happy that others are taking the initiative to add places to the map. I hope it works out well. By all means if you see something you know is not correct then feel free to correct it.. Not that I'm one for setting up rules but the only real no-no I can see is deleting spots others have listed or completely changing the entry to be inaccurate. If you want to add comments about a place already listed, I think you should be free to do so. Adding operating hours to the comments is a great idea. Obviously know that your comments can be changed by anyone. If it's something you want on the record then by all means free free to post it here on TVF where things are more monitored and regulated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Caddy Shack in its rightful place. You actually had the Caddy Shack where the Lion Pub is but that's a sports bar with food so I wont add it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Great Job guys! Keep that coming, this is what we needed! Still trying to locate the kebab stand in Khao Talo...guess I have to make a recon mission. Phil: copy that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Great Job guys! Keep that coming, this is what we needed! Still trying to locate the kebab stand in Khao Talo...guess I have to make a recon mission. Phil: copy that. I'm gonna make a trip down there this week and make sure and get an accurate locale on it. But if you are standing in front (facing) of the 7/11 on khao talo near soi 12 then the kebab spot is just to the left of the 7/11. He sets up on that dirt road that is there. That soi might even have a number but I never paid attention. There are several bars directly across the street from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayman Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Just got me a few kebabs from khoa talo. He's on soi 7, attached to the 7/11. H says he shows up like 5pm and goes home when he sells out (2am ish?) I was just there at like 0130 and it looked close to the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the jude man Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thank you for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I was checking to see if the Golden Fryer on Jomtien was listed but chose this place instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 ok, finally figured out how to add places t the map. added La Grotta and Fabrice's. Will do more later. Also finally found the Kebab guy but was mildy impressed. Not much into chicken kebabs to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCyr Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Tried to add the Green Tree on Soi 1 but just can't get it to work. But this is a great idea! I'll bookmark it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryBenton Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Not sure how to add to the map. But I can suggest for Mexican food, Mikes Tex Mex Restaurant, and Tequila Reef Cantina on Soi 7, close to beach road. Pretty good Mexican food. Needs better hot sauce and hotter salsa, but over all pretty good. I was raised in Southern California so Mexican food is in my DNA, and I liked both places. Also suggest Cucumber Inn Pub & Restaurant on South Pattaya Rd. Soi 24, opposite Tuk Com. Never had a bad meal there. Good sandwiches, good Thai food, nice staff. Pay a visit if going to Tuk Com for dvd's, cd's and other assorted electronic goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeWill Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I was so free and added a Restaurant on Pattaya Darkside. 'The Offshore Base' is the new Name In the former Titty Twister Complex you'll find beside a new management a nice renovated Restaurant and Pool Bar. The new Chef approved himself as a Michelangelo with the Pan. He has a fast raising frequent customer group and with his relatively young age he has a golden hand for European, Thai. Indian Food, Steak and Pizzas. Beside a nice natural Surroundings, life Music on Saturdays ("The 'ol Roustabouts" blew the customers last Saturday from the Chairs, great event with this fantastic Band), Free Dart, Free Pool Billard, Free Wireless and a 2.5 x 2.5 Meter TV Projector makes the Sport events every night to a life show ... come and see yourself since opening (6th of Oct) the Number of customers is raising fast and many pop up every day once they have found and tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaiyapoon Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Tried the best noodle soup recommendation Mephongsri on on Sukumvit not as it shows on the map on the other side down a soi.It is a big 4 shop house place open 7am to 4.30 only. It is opposite the Caltex petrol station and between the BIg Sign co and Italy aroy. Had the pork noodle soup 'special' 50b came as std. special or spicy. Was certainly special at least. Several other farangs in there eating from a small specialist menu.Will be going again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Had the pork noodle soup 'special' 50b came as std. special or spicy. Was certainly special at least. Special in what way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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