tomtom345 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 hi all , is it safe to rent a condo in the dark side several minutes walk from walen the language school and big c? are most residents in the condos westerners or thais? and is the area itself dangerous at night? and are there lots of baht buses in pattaya klang road (central pattaya road)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Flint Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Safer than many places in the world,but my suggestion would be to have a car/truck.The roads have many pitholes and flood easy. There are many many farangs, and no doubt some good and some bad. Plenty of baht buses on klang too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom345 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 thx for your'e answer bernard flint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post properperson Posted July 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2014 i think you are getting confused - "the dark side" is the area the other side of the Sukomvit - Not round Big C Extra in Pattaya Klang. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanpierre Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Soi Khao Noi or khao talo many condo's need a bike!!! safty beware some snake and bar girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkleton Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 On the "real Darkside", you're lost without own transportation. But since the OP is talking about the BigC Extra area, any further replies regarding to "real Darkside" are mostly useless. These questions/thread reminds me of former(?) board member "radiola" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gsxrnz Posted July 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2014 Did somebody reclassify the darkside while i wasn't looking? Anyway, to the OP - do you know why it's called "the darkside'? If you think it's not as safe (or less dangerous) than the rest of Patts because of the name then you'd better think again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgerking Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 i have a nice room for 7500 baht if your interested. pm if your interested.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaoboi Bebobp Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 The area around Big C Extra is just fine. Lots of farangs around. I walked from there many a night to Buakhao and back. Baht buses a bit slow in the daytime (walked most of the time for the exercise, really) and late at night are somewhat sparse but they do come eventually. In sum, it's a good neighbourhood far enough away from the bright lights but close enough to walk (12 mins to Buakhao). I live on the Darkside now though because it's cheaper and away from the nightlife. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marstons Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 OP you don't sound your writing about the Darkside, thats East Pattaya. Loads of westerners in condos near where you are talking about try soi arunothai pattaya near Big C. Lots down there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom345 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 ok thx all for your'e very informative answers it's very helpfull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 If your coming to live on the darkside at any time ,dont forget to bring a torch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canarysun Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 There are quite a few condos for rent over there with large furnished rooms and a swimming pool from 5,000 baht a month! and only a 15 minute stroll ( with your hands in your pockets ) from Big C on Pattaya Klang. Also quite a good location because you don't need any transport whatsoever as you can walk everywhere ( just like myself ) easy access to the Train Station for regular trips to Bangkok & Si Racha ( 5 baht ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thai Travel Bug Posted July 31, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2014 i have a nice room for 7500 baht if your interested. pm if your interested.. Does he have to share your bed, or can he sleep on the floor. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3mike26 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I've actually been meaning to ask this, just where/what is the 'dark side'? I had a rough idea it was east of Sukhumvit, now not sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) The area around Big C Extra is just fine. Lots of farangs around. I walked from there many a night to Buakhao and back. Baht buses a bit slow in the daytime (walked most of the time for the exercise, really) and late at night are somewhat sparse but they do come eventually. In sum, it's a good neighbourhood far enough away from the bright lights but close enough to walk (12 mins to Buakhao). I live on the Darkside now though because it's cheaper and away from the nightlife. "Lots of farangs around." Are we actually equating having lots of farang around with the view that that makes the area either nice or safe? I guess that means that Sunee Plaza and Walking Street are ideal places to pitch your tent?? Edited July 31, 2014 by Suradit69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaoboi Bebobp Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Are we actually equating having lots of farang around with the view that that makes the area either nice or safe? I guess that means that Sunee Plaza and Walking Street are ideal places to pitch your tent?? Let me point out paragraph 2 in the original post: It was a direct question. I hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I've actually been meaning to ask this, just where/what is the 'dark side'? I had a rough idea it was east of Sukhumvit, now not sure? Start reading http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/360121-the-darkside-of-pattaya/ http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/501271-the-dark-side/ Basically it's the east side of Sukhumvit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Forget the snakes just beware of the bar girls and yeah you do need transport of some form or other. Edited July 31, 2014 by Brit_Doggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolut Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 From someone who has never been to Pattaya, I'm interested to know, why is it called the dark side and when did it gain this notoriety (sp)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Flint Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) From someone who has never been to Pattaya, I'm interested to know, why is it called the dark side and when did it gain this notoriety (sp)? SIMPLE Years ago, there wasnt much street light, so thats why darkside.Some call it east side, Pattaya is the brightside hahahahahaha. Land is cheaper there, hence cheaper houses overall, but many huge houses too.Rental is generaly cheaper, and seems to have more condo construction too, hence maybe water shortages too. The place has changed so much in the 12 years i have lived in Pattaya,but too far away from civillisation for me hahahahah.Based on my information, Farangs seem to think it is ok to drink and drive there,how can i get to pattaya sayings. Edited July 31, 2014 by Bernard Flint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DekDaeng Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I've actually been meaning to ask this, just where/what is the 'dark side'? I had a rough idea it was east of Sukhumvit, now not sure? Rough idea is exactly correct, anywhere east of Suk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyumchai Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 i find the darkside girls are much more 'accomodating' than the pattaya ones. in fact the best *hands on* fun is to be had in darkside bars, pattaya bars are mostly "you want some drink?" and then back to her mobile phone....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfaroukh Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The only problem I have heard people had was around Budha road. At night there is no traffic there and even when you driving motor cycle still people can attach you on bike. That is where I heard is a bit risky to travel late night. Some dark area could also be dangerous mostly by the dogs not human. So bad think can happen anywhere. If you are so drunk that everyone can notice then you may become a victim of lady boys or others. I advise you not to live on the other side of Suckumvidt it is a nightmare when you want to cross the road with all the speeding cards, trucks and motorbikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkleton Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) The only problem I have heard people had was around Budha road. Where or what is "Budha road"? If you are so drunk that everyone can notice then you may become a victim of lady boys or others Beach road is NOT on the Darkside. I advise you not to live on the other side of Suckumvidt it is a nightmare when you want to cross the road with all the speeding cards, trucks and motorbikes... Edited July 31, 2014 by Turkleton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfarang1948 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Sounds like a line from a Star Ward movie with Darth Vader telling whats his name Jedi Knight to come over to the DARK SIDE LOL Safer than many places in the world,but my suggestion would be to have a car/truck.The roads have many pitholes and flood easy. There are many many farangs, and no doubt some good and some bad. Plenty of baht buses on klang too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolut Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 From someone who has never been to Pattaya, I'm interested to know, why is it called the dark side and when did it gain this notoriety (sp)?SIMPLEYears ago, there wasnt much street light, so thats why darkside.Some call it east side, Pattaya is the brightside hahahahahaha. Land is cheaper there, hence cheaper houses overall, but many huge houses too.Rental is generaly cheaper, and seems to have more condo construction too, hence maybe water shortages too. The place has changed so much in the 12 years i have lived in Pattaya,but too far away from civillisation for me hahahahah.Based on my information, Farangs seem to think it is ok to drink and drive there,how can i get to pattaya sayings. Thanks, appreciate the explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwide Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The area around Big C Extra is just fine. Lots of farangs around. I walked from there many a night to Buakhao and back. Baht buses a bit slow in the daytime (walked most of the time for the exercise, really) and late at night are somewhat sparse but they do come eventually. In sum, it's a good neighbourhood far enough away from the bright lights but close enough to walk (12 mins to Buakhao). I live on the Darkside now though because it's cheaper and away from the nightlife. I briefly considered the other side of Suk - I'm not that far from it now - but apart from the odd barking dog I dont have any problems with either traffic noise or rowdy neighbours and there's a lot to be said for that. I often look up at some of the apartments on Pattaya's busier roads and wonder how anyone could live there - I guess it takes all kinds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 When i first came to Pattaya ,,,,i knew someone who lived on the darkside ,there was nothing there but country lanes and fields ,God how its changed , but much better over here than in Pattaya ,but as mentioned before ,best to have transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008bangkok Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 The lightside is defiantly closer to the action than the darkside but darkside is more quiet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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