dirtycash Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 ive never seen pattaya as busy in so many years i would of thought numbers would drop off after christmas holidays. the bars , clubs and resturants are jam packed every night even up the end of say soi chaiyapoon and other small back street soi,s in naklua etc i see placed packed out every night. the beaches are full . i am here for a few more months and was recently looking for a decent long term room with pool, very hard to get but i went outside of the central area and now i have managed to get a good room with pool etc for 15k am month. i have noticed a distinct lack of russian tourists this time around. and hey, if your coming bring something warm for nightime its bloody cold ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 This is really good news. It shows that tourists started again pouring into Thailand. To the delight of all expats living in Pattaya 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokheat Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 well that would explain why the roads and business' are quite, because all the tourists are hiding out in the bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ginglee Posted January 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2015 I thought the opposite ! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) Thats one different report now! Sounds plausible to me. I was really believing all those reports about how quiet it is in Pattaya. But as I see, the cheap charlie districts are crowded as always I once made the mistake to believe that end of February would be low season enough to just jump in the car and go south without reservation at one of my favourite hotels. It took me some time to find a reasonably priced place (favourites all booked). This "bar season" will not be over before end of March I guess. The locals might have a more educated guess? As a contradiction: one of my favourite places (Opey) would be easily available for online booking (and even over Christmas and New Year it would have been). Makes me think. Edited January 14, 2015 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post how241 Posted January 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2015 I thought the opposite ! +1...It seems quiet-slow to me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtycash Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 been here on off for years, its really busy now. at night not so busy maybe because of the wind and cold which obviously means less thai,s walking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackJack Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I thought the opposite ! +1...It seems quiet-slow to me. very quiet in the market in Jomtien there were 4 som tam makers no there is 1 this is definitely a sign that tourist numbers are down 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gsxrnz Posted January 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2015 The only accurate barometer of measuring a Pattaya high season is to consult experienced and long standing bargirls, mamasans, gogo girls, and bar and restaurant owners that didn't just buy their bar last week. But seriously, I do know a number of business people and those working in various entertainment and hospitality areas. The overwhelming consensus from all of those suitably qualified to offer an informed opinion is that this season is the slowest in four years and is noticeably slower than last year. Almost invariably I was advised that yes they see the streets and beaches are busy, but many Chinese just make it look busy. Somebody also mentioned that more Thais than ever have a car/truck now, and this is making the roads look much busier than they have before and the resulting congestion gives an idea of a false "busyness". It was also mentioned that the absence of Russians in numbers has been duly noticed, but that there is a higher number of single male Russians visiting than ever before. Other comments were that there are many more Thais holidaying in Pattaya than in the past. I was told that high season in the traditional sense happened for the Christmas/New Year period, and now the place is full of people that don't spend and don't consume. Nearly everybody is putting up prices to try and recoup the loss of income they are suffering. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) been here on off for years, its really busy now. at night not so busy maybe because of the wind and cold which obviously means less thai,s walking around. For people looking for a "HOT" time I'd think the cold wouldn't matter. I give post #9 by Gsxrnz more credence. Edited January 14, 2015 by watcharacters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 To answer the OP's question, low season starts end of April, after Songkran and European Easter break. As for whether it's busier than usual or not, i would say it's only slightly quieter than the previous couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwide Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 The only accurate barometer of measuring a Pattaya high season is to consult experienced and long standing bargirls, mamasans, gogo girls, and bar and restaurant owners that didn't just buy their bar last week. But seriously, I do know a number of business people and those working in various entertainment and hospitality areas. The overwhelming consensus from all of those suitably qualified to offer an informed opinion is that this season is the slowest in four years and is noticeably slower than last year. Almost invariably I was advised that yes they see the streets and beaches are busy, but many Chinese just make it look busy. Somebody also mentioned that more Thais than ever have a car/truck now, and this is making the roads look much busier than they have before and the resulting congestion gives an idea of a false "busyness". It was also mentioned that the absence of Russians in numbers has been duly noticed, but that there is a higher number of single male Russians visiting than ever before. Other comments were that there are many more Thais holidaying in Pattaya than in the past. I was told that high season in the traditional sense happened for the Christmas/New Year period, and now the place is full of people that don't spend and don't consume. Nearly everybody is putting up prices to try and recoup the loss of income they are suffering. I think you've absolutely nailed it, particularly the part about the Thais creating the illusion that central Pattaya is somehow busy. I call it the 'vortex' and its most evident to me on Buakhow and Beach Road. There is still money to be made in Pattaya, but I believe that the period between late Jan and Songkran in April will see a lot of bars simply abandoned - you can already see this on Soi 7. Several of the Aussies I know who've been here since Xmas Day seem to be fading as the reality of their two-week millionaire lifestyle kicks in - I would expect most to be gone by late January. I'm confident that no-one will be complaining about the cold by Feb 1. Of course, April will bring a whole other set of madness to this town, but let's take one calamity at a time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDBUGGY Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Unofficially the High Season in Pattaya starts around November 20th and ends around February 20th. The amount of Tourists in the city really has nothing to do with that. This is just the time when Hotels, Condos, and such, start to charge High Season Prices. It is not uncommon to be in a hotel during High Season, that is practically empty, and yet the room rate is double to what it was last summer, with twice as many guests then as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 This is really good news. It shows that tourists started again pouring into Thailand. To the delight of all expats living in Pattaya To the delight of all expats living in Pattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 This may be a "Troll" post...boots on the ground...living in Pattaya for years say it is eerie quiet for this time of year... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwide Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 This may be a "Troll" post...boots on the ground...living in Pattaya for years say it is eerie quiet for this time of year... At certain times of the day, I agree 100%. Go to Soi Diana or Made in Thailand at 11pm and you'll probably wonder where all those punters hide during the day but they'll be gone in a week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losworld Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I was in tesco lotus today and very quiet. Never seen it so quiet. There are people yes the sex addicts will always be there crowding into the cheap charlie venues to save money for fornication lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailandusauk Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 People really believe that what they see one day is the truth ! Just as Thai who believe in ghosts ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sead Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Ok. Well busy its not the right word. Dont know if we walk the same streets but its empty compared to last 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANGKOK WOLF Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) Its cold in Europe so expect more visitors now. When Europe warms up, May onwards, there will be even less. Exchange rates will put some off but the die hard singles will keep coming no matter what. Edited January 14, 2015 by BANGKOK WOLF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 It's not as busy as last year, mainly because of fewer Russians. But still enough Germans, Brits and Scandinavians walking around with money to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 To answer your question.....the high season usually ends around March, after Sonkran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post guzzi850m2 Posted January 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2015 went once 20 years ago, hated the place and never went back, could not care less if they bulldozed the dump Okay but why are you here on the forum then?? Odd. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loptr Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) To answer your question.....the high season usually ends around March, after Sonkran. That would be a good trick, considering Songkran is in April... Edited January 14, 2015 by Loptr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 To answer your question.....the high season usually ends around March, after Sonkran. Songkran is in April 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sexy man Posted January 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2015 you must be dreaming .go go bars are nearly empty, plenty of sightsee-ers on walking st but bars are empty. ive lived here 18 years abd never seen pattaya so quiet in jan 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 you must be dreaming .go go bars are nearly empty, plenty of sightsee-ers on walking st but bars are empty. ive lived here 18 years abd never seen pattaya so quiet in jan You've got that dead right. Never seen so many flag bearers leading busloads of Chinese tourists around WS this year. They sure crowd the place up and make it look busy, especially before 11pm. Subtract the Chinese and WS is virtually empty in real terms. Even the bloke doing his magic act outside the Frog Bar is finding it hard. He attracts a large crowd while he does his act but as soon as he whips off his hat to collect a few baht, the predominantly Chinese and Indian watchers disperse so fast you'd think they've been fired out of a gun. Watched the dude do his act three times over the course of about 45 minutes and I only saw him collect from 4 people. None of them Chinese or Indian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttthailand Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 The last time I was there, early December, walking street was packed and a few of the bars offering bands had a nice flow of business. The gogos and other inside venues were not so busy. The street was full of Chinese, Indian and middle eastern tourists. People who were spending money in the bars were mostly western single guys, I think many locals making their rounds. I did notice an increase in the number of Thais from Bangkok. If you check out the traffic it is 98% Thais. Overall numbers may be about the same or even up but the demographics have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrWorldwide Posted January 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2015 went once 20 years ago, hated the place and never went back, could not care less if they bulldozed the dump Per guzzi's post, what the frack do you feel that observation adds to this discussion ? Your experience of Pattaya isnt even recent - to many, the place was in it's heyday ~20 years ago and has only gone downhill since. Let's leave the Pattaya-bashing to the threads where it's warranted - this was a simple enquiry re high season but somehow you had to expend the energy to stick the knife in - pathetic. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToS2014 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I thought the opposite ! +1...It seems quiet-slow to me. very quiet in the market in Jomtien there were 4 som tam makers no there is 1 this is definitely a sign that tourist numbers are down Interesting observation. Perhaps the three som tam makers realised that tourists don't eat the Thai speciality...that is only their GF's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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