davethailand Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Was going to say yes I know a girl selling one but its sold already. Have a mate who may sell for a serious realistic offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 It always amazes me on threads like this where you always get the 'experts' chipping up with the second hand Stickman/Trink 'wisdom' without never having done the job themselves. I've known my share of bar owners in my years here and not all of them lost their little all. In fact I'd say a fair % of those I've known did (or still do) make a few tidy doubloons out of it. I'd say there isn't any 'magic formula' to success apart from a few common elements such as; 'learn as much as you can about the trade' 'get a 'good' woman by your side'' ''be prepared to put in the hours - punters can sniff a bar a mile off where the gaffer has 'given up the ghost' and has left the place to become a plaything for his missus and her pals, and tend to avoid them like the plague, that 'abandoned feeling' isn't conducive to a good drink '' ''a sh*t load of good luck'' 'Get a new place, make your own 'footprint in the sand' instead of inheriting someone else's' bad rep or bad name'' Good luck. It is indeed a tough caper, however with the right amount of effort and luck there's no reason why you can't do OK out of it. Lol. You just called everyone else an expert without owning any bar, but you never did either! Somehow that makes you worse I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePlant Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Lol. You just called everyone else an expert without owning any bar, but you never did either! Somehow that makes you worse I think. Where did I say I never did? Please don' t make things up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Two for sale bottom end of Soi 7 prime locations on road front...... As far as I remember the large complex from Soi 8 to the police station is also for sale. I sat down there one morning to watch some ado on Beach road. Ordered a bottle of soda. 50 Baht, Last visit. Edited January 18, 2015 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loptr Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Is this an ironic thread Walk up/down Soi 7/8. Walk half a mile on Soi Buakhao. Pick one of many. Rather hard to do from a bedsit in Manchester... What's the old saying about a fool and his money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Gambino Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Some facts I have been in business for over 30 years I have a commerce degree Mrs Gambino will be the mommasan and she will do all sorts of other stuff around the place also and will keep them women in line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo202 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Go for it your on to a winner, no Pom stands a chance when there's Aussies about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lor Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) There is a very large brand new bar, just constructed, on Soi Chaiyaphruk 1. Just a few yards from the beach. Never been opened yet. If you can get the staff it could be a good investment. Chris Edited January 18, 2015 by lor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Twice shy Posted January 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2015 Some facts I have been in business for over 30 years I have a commerce degree Mrs Gambino will be the mommasan and she will do all sorts of other stuff around the place also and will keep them women in line Are you sure of mrs gambino being up to the job !In your other post running about going to see mama you admit she is a chronic alcoholic Are you sure buying a bar for a alcoholic bar girl is a good idea .... As it sure does not to me Do yourself a favour do not buy a bar and do not go to issan to see the mama and keep your money in your pocket .....relax and get to know the scene as sadly you have all the makings off a bad situation staring you in the face ...run forest run is a phrase that comes to mind 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooloomooloo Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I have a commerce degree Where from and at what level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 open a live music bar, they're easy too run with minimal problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 It always amazes me on threads like this where you always get the 'experts' chipping up with the second hand Stickman/Trink 'wisdom' without never having done the job themselves. I've known my share of bar owners in my years here and not all of them lost their little all. In fact I'd say a fair % of those I've known did (or still do) make a few tidy doubloons out of it. You dont have to be an expert or have run one yourself to realise that many bars/restaurants are quite short-lived in Pattaya. And even if the business uses the same name for a long while it may have had a succession of different owners/managers during that time. "Ephemeral" is a useful word here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Lol. You just called everyone else an expert without owning any bar, but you never did either! Somehow that makes you worse I think. Where did I say I never did? Please don' t make things up.... Ok so you did then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJIC Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I know it's difficult to work out per % without a degree of guesswork,but I reckon 70 % of Newbies coming to Thailand,and need to work decide to take up Teaching by the TEFL route or open a Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExPratt Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 One going in Soi wongamart for a couple of years, mainly because the owners got greedy with the key money , Used to be called the Fly Inn and from 2004 to 2009 did very well with ex-pat trade until a new owner tried to turn it into more of a restaurant. Might be worth a look if the key money has now gone down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwide Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) The hours alone would do me in - throw in the BiB's monthly extortion plus the threat of alcoholism, violence, staff stealing from you and the stigma of being called a 'pimp' each time you accept a barfine : no thanks, but I wish the OP every success. Edit: if I can offer something a little more positive, the Thai karaoke joints near me appear to be making money hand-over-fist from ~10pm at night : no idea what their overheads are but rents have to be lower than places like Made in Thailand. Might be a bit of a Ponzi scheme if all that money originates in tourist pockets anyway, but I thought I'd put it out there - I spend as much time in the bars as anyone here but those karaoke bars are still going strong at 5am when I go to 7-11 for a coffee. Edited January 19, 2015 by MrWorldwide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExPratt Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> The hours alone would do me in - throw in the BiB's monthly extortion plus the threat of alcoholism, violence, staff stealing from you and the stigma of being called a 'pimp' each time you accept a barfine : no thanks, but I wish the OP every success. Yep , you have to be on show if you want the customers to stay ,drink and more importantly ,spend money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttthailand Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Loads of bars around for sale.... If you open think about this ....Three kinds of bars make it in Thailand; bars that have great prices like 2 beers for 100 baht, bars loaded with lovely girls, and bars with great cheap food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rimmer Posted January 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2015 Some derogatory troll posts have been removed plus I am closing this troll topic //CLOSED// 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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