Pattaya Reports

[LittleBigMan]

Gentlemen (particularly LBM).

The following link refers to a PLANNED lockdown of Pattaya City, not allowing outsiders in. I emphasise planned, but the website has been fairly consistent over the past month in forewarning dictats from the Governor or City Hall. There's even a map of the proposed "no entry" zone.

https://thepattayanews.com/2020/04/0...y-law-for-all/

Plan seems to be to stop entry with checkpoints from (1) anywhere east of the railway (the dark side and the end of Highway7) (2) From the south around about where Jomtien becomes Na Jomtien on Sukhumvit. So after Beach Road turns inland (3) From the north from Sukhumvit somewhere around Soi Naklua 2.

Thanks for the heads up! At my morning coffee waterhole whole by an old Thai guy who I called the General, he at one time must have been really powerful either military or police. He owns a lot of land in prime areas on the Darkside and the cars he and his family member drive are some really expensive imports.

I noticed the other day he had a big tent outside his restaurant with chairs I asked the waitress and she indicate Covi 19 will start stopping the vehicle and taking occupants temperatures? His checkpoint isn't too far from Soi Siam, from your map indication with the lack of manpower it would be tough to keep residents from traveling in and out of the Darkside especially all the motorbikes. Based on the maps there are just too many holes.

Nevertheless, I've pretty much cut down on going into town unless I need to use the Aeon ATM, the Darkside isn't as dark as people think, there isn't the large Big see's but we have more 7/11, Mini Tesco, Mini Big see, CJ's, all well stock than anywhere in the province. Then you got two of the largest Thai local market anywhere a booming business is still happening along with all the shops to buy any essential or not, today it seems there are more trucks cruising up and down Soi Siam selling fruits from up north, Durian seem to be in season. You can't go hungry even if you try, food and drinks stand open everywhere then you got all those sidecars selling bowls of noodles, cut fruit running through local neighborhoods.

It has been rumored for year they will build a large Big see or Tesco when that happens I wouldn't even side the tourist side except for? I just don't think it will happen but I've been wrong before!

[Franciscass]

Girls are registering for a 5000 baht government handouts.

I think many will have rents around 3 k if they didn't make it home to their provinces. Tough part starts now, I hear its 24 HR curfew.

Don't see a 24 hour curfew, perhaps an extension 9 to 6.24 hour makes no sense. The population will not stand for it. People have to eat, go to work, so many exemptions makes it unworkable. That said who knows TIT.

Assuming working girls will get the 5000 payment is not a basis to feel they will be OK. Some of the more savvy will know how to register to get it but many will not even try.

As an aside what puzzles me are the stats on infections and fatalities here. If accurate we are living in arguably one of the safest countries in the world but are we. Hope so.

[EihTooms]

Girls are registering for a 5000 baht government handouts.

I think many will have rents around 3 k if they didn't make it home to their provinces. Tough part starts now, I hear its 24 HR curfew.

I know a couple of girls who applied for the government money and neither of them got it. One has been a freelancer and therefore could not show a missing "paycheck" from an employer to be replaced. The other owned a clothing shop that closed due to lack of customers and had the same problem; no regular "paycheck" from an employer has gone missing and therefore there is nothing the government can measure or account for to replace.

Somewhat similar to the way Unemployment Insurance is done in the USA. For now anyway.

[GettingFedUp]

Gentlemen (particularly LBM).

The following link refers to a PLANNED lockdown of Pattaya City, not allowing outsiders in. I emphasise planned, but the website has been fairly consistent over the past month in forewarning dictats from the Governor or City Hall. There's even a map of the proposed "no entry" zone.

https://thepattayanews.com/2020/04/0...y-law-for-all/

Plan seems to be to stop entry with checkpoints from (1) anywhere east of the railway (the dark side and the end of Highway7) (2) From the south around about where Jomtien becomes Na Jomtien on Sukhumvit. So after Beach Road turns inland (3) From the north from Sukhumvit somewhere around Soi Naklua 2.

[GeneralM]

Just entertained a girl from Thaifriendly. She says she's lucky to be staying with an aunt who only charges her for water and electricity. She says many "Walking street girls" (her own phrase) are now down to sleeping rough.

Regarding hotels guests not being thrown onto the streets, I think many guests bailed out in anticipation of closures. I took out a monthly condo rental when I saw the guests at my hotel dwindle to a handful.

Girls are registering for a 5000 baht government handouts.

I think many will have rents around 3 k if they didn't make it home to their provinces. Tough part starts now, I hear its 24 HR curfew.

[GettingFedUp]

Regarding hotels guests not being thrown onto the streets, I think many guests bailed out in anticipation of closures.

XXL,

You are of course correct that there was a mass exodus 2-3 weeks ago.

I just wanted to paint an accurate picture for the few of us left! The OP's "all hotels closed" post did not reflect the totality of the situation, and so may have caused alarm.

Hope you maintained appropriate social distancing whilst entertaining the lady. Do share some Thai jokes, or instructions for origami!

[LittleBigMan]

Only part of the story.

http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...=1#post2439933

The closure order allows businesses and staff to claim the reliefs available from the Government, which they could not if they close voluntarily. Hotels may apply to stay open for existing guests. Chonburi are also obtaining a count of hotel guests and their checkout dates. My hotel spoke with me on Saturday to confirm that they will remain open (I think they are moving in guests from their other properties in town. I know at least 2 of their other properties have been mothballed).

I have seen no reports on here of people being thrown onto the streets, yet?

This being Thailand particularly Pattaya there are businesses that are in the up and up and then you got many not including the people they hired that will determine whether they get relief.

Today, although I haven't seen or heard from them for years I got two messages on Line asking me for money, then I answer an unknown call once she identifies herself I said to myself another but to my surprise (older provider) just called to say Hello, to see how I was doing but I kept waiting for the pitch for money but it never came she is now out of the business living in the sticks doing okay On her own kids are all grown up and gone. Said she is horny and when things settle if I ever go to Bangkok give her a call.

[Franciscass]

Just entertained a girl from Thaifriendly. She says she's lucky to be staying with an aunt who only charges her for water and electricity. She says many "Walking street girls" (her own phrase) are now down to sleeping rough.

Regarding hotels guests not being thrown onto the streets, I think many guests bailed out in anticipation of closures. I took out a monthly condo rental when I saw the guests at my hotel dwindle to a handful.

At last XXL somebody who doesn't think the girls are doing just fine, lying, scamming, camming.

Nobody is saying because they service our sexual needs they are automatically entitled to be looked after but please can we stop describing them as lazy con women who laugh at people who help them and describing those that do as being blinded by pussy.

If somebody don't want to help, OK, don't no problem no issues, but don't denigrate those that do and suggest they are being taken in by scheming illiterate farm girls from Essan. This prevents people who might want to help from actual helping.

Not everybody is in a position to help and not every request for help is genuine but there is hardship out there for working girls who will not be entitled to social security payments. Hopefully the government will soon ensure all Thai's no matter how they made a living will be given some payments while this madness lasts but I wouldn't bet on it.

Thanks XXL for shining a light on the reality of what's happening out there.

We should help where we can.

Stay safe.

[XXL]

Just entertained a girl from Thaifriendly. She says she's lucky to be staying with an aunt who only charges her for water and electricity. She says many "Walking street girls" (her own phrase) are now down to sleeping rough.

Regarding hotels guests not being thrown onto the streets, I think many guests bailed out in anticipation of closures. I took out a monthly condo rental when I saw the guests at my hotel dwindle to a handful.

[Member #4673]

I have seen no reports on here of people being thrown onto the streets, yet?

I live in establishment part hotel part apartment and the reception report to immigration the names of the guests and told me its OK. Now according to my prediction Everything will be back to normal next month. The curve of new infections are getting down sharply. One thing I don't like is the ignorance of the population about social distancing. Shopping in Makro was a disaster as they never heard about keep distance. Foreigners in Pattaya is even worst.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_c...ic_in_Thailand

[GettingFedUp]

Hotels and places that resemble hotels are to close down.

Only part of the story.

http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...=1#post2439933

The closure order allows businesses and staff to claim the reliefs available from the Government, which they could not if they close voluntarily. Hotels may apply to stay open for existing guests. Chonburi are also obtaining a count of hotel guests and their checkout dates. My hotel spoke with me on Saturday to confirm that they will remain open (I think they are moving in guests from their other properties in town. I know at least 2 of their other properties have been mothballed).

I have seen no reports on here of people being thrown onto the streets, yet?

[GeneralM]

Plenty of fruit vendors around, but they are in areas where there are people. There are no people on Beach Road. Start with Soi Buakow and work your way toward Sukhumvit and you will see them. Beach Road is mostly tourist area. So with no tourists there, places are not going to be open and cart vendors are not going to waste their time there either. No need for Soi 6. There are still tons of chicks online to speak Thai with.

I talked to one of my girls, she is back in her hometown. She says stores aren't allowed to sell fresh food like fruits.

[LittleBigMan]

As noted by Mr. E, you need to go towards the Soi Baukhao area, there should be a number on 2nd behind Mikes, outside of the Avenue then you got the Soi that lead into Soi Baukhao, like Made in Thailand, across from soi 8, there is an area with a number of bars that lead to Soi Baukhao near the end on the left, also Soi Honey, Soi Pothole, cruised by Friday a number of small massage places pretending to be closed.

[Mr Enternational]

Fruit vendors have largely vanished. Will fruits produced in Thailand be left to rot from now on? Individual vendors should have been explicitly allowed IMO.

This is boooooring. I spend much time learning Thai but I keep telling to myself "to what avail if Soi 6 never reopens"?

Plenty of fruit vendors around, but they are in areas where there are people. There are no people on Beach Road. Start with Soi Buakow and work your way toward Sukhumvit and you will see them. Beach Road is mostly tourist area. So with no tourists there, places are not going to be open and cart vendors are not going to waste their time there either. No need for Soi 6. There are still tons of chicks online to speak Thai with.

[XXL]

Some Beach Road girls now plying their trade in early afternoon. What is frustrating is seeing really good-looking girls strutting by but showing no interest whatsoever.

Fruit vendors have largely vanished. Will fruits produced in Thailand be left to rot from now on? Individual vendors should have been explicitly allowed IMO.

Restaurants are allowed to operate as take-aways. Customers may sit down and wait till their order is ready. Social distancing is wishy-washy.

This is boooooring. I spend much time learning Thai but I keep telling to myself "to what avail if Soi 6 never reopens"?