crickets Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 After living in jomtien for many years previously i recently took a walk down the beach at night along the new promenade and can say that it now is attracting more drunks, prostitutes, weirdos and a holes speeding down the road than ever before. I think in high season it will turn into the same as pattaya beach. Bit of a pity really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I understand fully your point,however the other side of the road apart from it being busier does not have this issue,maybe better for you to use in the future..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 drunks, prostitutes, weirdos and a holes Are attracted to where the victims are likely to be. Sad fact of life nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Yeah, it's pretty sleazy. But do people really call it a promenade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 After living in jomtien for many years previously i recently took a walk down the beach at night along the new promenade and can say that it now is attracting more drunks, prostitutes, weirdos and a holes speeding down the road than ever before. So what you're saying is that tourist numbers are up since they did the work? Score! And yes, my tongue is firmly in cheek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 1 hour ago, petermik said: the other side of the road You can hardly walk on the other side of the road because its full of potholes,lamp posts,electricity posts,telephone boxes,sleeping dogs,rubbish bags,som tam vendors and shops encroaching on the pavement. 6 minutes ago, Jingthing said: But do people really call it a promenade? I do Google agrees first result 1. a paved public walk, typically one along a waterfront at a resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 1 hour ago, petermik said: I understand fully your point,however the other side of the road apart from it being busier does not have this issue,maybe better for you to use in the future..... 30 minutes ago, johng said: You can hardly walk on the other side of the road because its full of potholes,lamp posts,electricity posts,telephone boxes,sleeping dogs,rubbish bags,som tam vendors and shops encroaching on the pavement. John...you clearly have not understood my reply,the OP was commenting solely upon the "unsavoury elements" on the beach walkway,my reply was quite clear "the other side of the road apart from it being busier does not have THIS ISSUE,maybe better for you to use in the future" You come back with a reply that does not help the OP but criticizes my response,three key words you have ignored unsavoury........as in the OP didn,t like what he saw on the beach front walkway and the sole reason he posted on here busier......as I replied and YES nearly every bloody pavement here is as you described maybe........was my suggestion NOT a command to try the other side. Perhaps English is not your native tongue and this is why you fail to understand my reply. have a nice day now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 1 minute ago, petermik said: Perhaps English is not your native tongue and this is why you fail to understand my reply I fully understood your reply, all I was doing was pointing out that the other side of the road has unsavoury elements too in no way did I intend to criticise your response but if you are offended then please except my apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Absolutely not offended John to be perfectly honest anyone in Jomtien/Pattaya (as I am) who raises this issue of "unsavoury people" I tend to ask "so you never knew about this before" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 When I was living in South Pattaya (many moons ago ) I would often go and sit ( with 7/11 beer ) on the round concrete benches on the promenade at the south end opposite the open air bar complex that used to link up their stereos to all play the same songs ( can't remember the bar complex name ) drunks, prostitutes, weirdos and a holes speeding down the road was a major part of the "experience" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I tend to agree with OP and have been living in Jomtien about 10 years. Saturday night walk with gf, some crazed drunk whatever farang yelling and tearing at black bag, throwing it on ground, being general nut case. We've had some types like that in the past, but the small communities that would form in those circles and benches would provide a slight amount of censure to rein in these riff raff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I'm still looking forward to the "Pirate ship" no sign of it yet...sure to be some scallywags and scurvy dogs hanging around that when it gets built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael8511 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 welcome to the world gentlemen. I rather walk down the new beach walk either side but prefer the beach side since it have been fixed then walking 5 blocks in Manhattan. Unfortunately here in Thailand we will find more prostitutes then in the west except Amsterdam and some German cities but honestly isn't it what 50% of western tourist are exited about, we that have partners already wonder where we found them and what they made a living of before us? So now some of the leftovers are strolling the promenade let so be, they did not luck out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychic Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 That's too bad. Always stayed in Jomtien when I vacationed here. I quite enjoyed an evening walk down the promenade. Walked as far as a beer got me, bought another and walked back. Quiet, with other people walking or sitting around the circles. Much nicer than Pattaya. I guess its becoming spoiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfish Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Its still 80% less weird compared to pattaya promenade. However there is not much for the straight guy looking to for a freelancer in Jomtien with a choice of gay boys or 65 year old toothless hookers and possibly the darkest younger Issaan types you will ever see(30), you can hardly see them in the dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 3 hours ago, johng said: You can hardly walk on the other side of the road because its full of potholes,lamp posts,electricity posts,telephone boxes,sleeping dogs,rubbish bags,som tam vendors and shops encroaching on the pavement. I do Google agrees first result 1. a paved public walk, typically one along a waterfront at a resort. I wasn't questioning that the word doesn't meet the definition of what's there. It's just that I don't recall hearing people actually use the word PROMENADE to describe it. A good poll perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaitero Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the report. Sounds like a enjoyable evening. I will give it a try someday,, Edited August 31, 2016 by thaitero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I always relate to Pattaya/Jomtien as a Human Zoo.There's not one single species or race that can't be viewed. Actually passes the time pleasantly, sitting quietly with a drink in hand, watching the parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Gold Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 While walking to Jomtien Beach, I often took a detour to Soi 6, where beach-bums, weirdoes, and aggressive Soi dogs were quickly forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHolmesJr Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Finally, a compelling reason for me to visit jomtien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I always relate to Pattaya/Jomtien as a Human Zoo.There's not one single species or race that can't be viewed. Actually passes the time pleasantly, sitting quietly with a drink in hand, watching the parade.Really? Then where are the Mexicans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 The prostitutes have as much, if not more right to be there than you do. What is wrong with being drunk? What is a weirdo- Someone who does not conform to your bri nylon beige world? Jomtien is really boring and needs some characters. It sounds a lot better than it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Always been Dangerous in Jomtien at night, Ladybois , theives , robbers and the trucks with sound boxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 It never really was the Place de Anglais promenade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 5 hours ago, johng said: When I was living in South Pattaya (many moons ago ) I would often go and sit ( with 7/11 beer ) on the round concrete benches on the promenade at the south end opposite the open air bar complex that used to link up their stereos to all play the same songs ( can't remember the bar complex name ) drunks, prostitutes, weirdos and a holes speeding down the road was a major part of the "experience" Its called the "Pattaya Freakshow." The best entertainment in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seizetheday Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Rod Gold said: While walking to Jomtien Beach, I often took a detour to Soi 6, where beach-bums, weirdoes, and aggressive Soi dogs were quickly forgotten. Soi 6 and Jomtien Beach are miles apart, have you actually been to Pattaya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfish Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 there is technically a soi 6 in Jomtien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 1 hour ago, The manic said: The prostitutes have as much, if not more right to be there than you do. What is wrong with being drunk? What is a weirdo- Someone who does not conform to your bri nylon beige world? Jomtien is really boring and needs some characters. It sounds a lot better than it used to be. "What is wrong with being drunk?" Nothing, as long as it is not in public, if it is in public, then it is disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khon Kaen Dave Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 The beach road of Jomtien at the end near the police box has always been a hang out for LB's Gay folk and gals of all descriptions.Whats changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 While walking to Jomtien Beach, I often took a detour to Soi 6, where beach-bums, weirdoes, and aggressive Soi dogs were quickly forgotten. I've gota hand it to you, great soi. [emoji41]Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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