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03-08-08 23:30 #257
Posts: 1778Originally Posted by j ride
http://www.superrich1965.com/ you need to subscribe and log on to see the rates. it's free.
be aware that the rates are worse on weekends (the spread is 20 satang, during weekdays 5-10 satang)
the place that i experienced to get the best rates in pattaya is near [CodeWord900] on the opposite side on soi lk metro.
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03-08-08 17:07 #256
Posts: 501Originally Posted by Gren62
Try this place
http://www.rockhousepattaya.com/
Cheap, huge rooms, resident girls, room safe, safe as houses. Just tell the owner Alex that darkside sent you.
Pete
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03-08-08 16:40 #255
Posts: 117ISG Meeting in Pattaya March 21st, 2008
Any ISG members in Pattaya are welcome to join a few of us on Friday, March 21st at Kiss Cool on Soi 6. Maybe about 3 p.m. in the afternoon would be a good time to start. Just some time to hang out, have a couple drinks and share tips/stories about Thailand.
To those not familiar with Soi 6, get off the baht bus on the corner of Soi 6 and 2nd Road. Walk about 2/3 of the way down the street and KISS COOL is on the right hand side. Nice place. PM and post here if interested. Photos and report to follow.
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03-08-08 15:57 #254
Posts: 194Pig & whisle soi 7
Will not give you the normal BS line RTFF as I know what it is like when new to the game, even though this hotel was mentioned by RFE a few threads ago!
Best choice is above hotel meet all your requirements except No 1 price is 850bth per night!
Only problem is they do not have wi-fi and the owner is absolutely dead against getting it!
I would stay there every time but I need wifi.
Also girl friendly which I think you will find important!
Hotel is very well presented in decor, and is run more on a guest house basis giving a more personal touch, unlike the flipper houses hotels.
http://www.pigandwhistlepattaya.com/
Originally Posted by Gren62
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03-08-08 14:34 #253
Posts: 1584for "in country" exchange rates read "bangkokpost.com" It's on their front page about 1/2 way down (about 31.5)
Thanks to that magnificent ass-hole of a president...
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03-08-08 09:21 #252
Posts: 8Just got back
Hello Gents!
Just got back from Pattaya today. I spent about 8 days there and all I can say is "holy sh*t!"...this is the real fu#king deal. The LOS makes Vegas look like kindergarten. This board has tons of great info. I stayed at Pattaya Bay Resort for a few days. The place is clean, rooms are spacious, and of course, most importantly girl friendly. I then tried the white condotel for a few days..this placed rocked too! I did'nt even get to see the whole town and so, that means a return trip in a few months.
Be street smart...don't wear flashy jewelry. The first things the Thais do is look at your watch if you are wearing one and then your shoes...they are trying to size you up. Overall, the place is pretty safe, especially when you consider ALL of the tourists that are there from all over the world. Be careful crossing the street though.
If you have questions just fire away. The Baht averaged 31 for the days that I was there and you can haggle on prices, even in the mall!
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03-08-08 07:49 #251
Posts: 4114Dropping every day
Originally Posted by J Ride
I was in thailand a month ago was getting 32 bht to a dollar but USD is dropping everyday who know in 34 days what it will be ,I sold some of my gold on my last trip still got about 20,000 bht left over for next trip and 2 more gold chain hope gold will be over 1200 a oz on my next trip ,I buy all my gold at chinatown in bangkok the shop will buy it back at market price it was about 900 bht a gram a month ago .
Fast edddie 48
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03-08-08 02:07 #250
Posts: 39Greetings all.
As a Pattaya first-timer, I'm trying to narrow down my hotel options with the following criteria:
1. Around 1, 000 baht/day
2. In-room safe (preferred, but not a must)
3. Shower is western-style (I. E. Not just a shower hose over the toilet and spraying everywhere)
4. Bed is actually one piece and not two small beds pushed together
5. Located near Soi 8 bar area (I wouldn't want to be wandering too much while [CodeWord140] drunk in a new, strange, yet incredible place! )
I've searched this forum rather thoroughly for such a hotel, but couldn't find a place that met all criteria. Flipper House seemed perfect, but then read they push 2 single beds to make a queen size. That seemed like an uncomfortably bad idea, especially since I intend to use that bed to its fullest!
Many thanks in advance for everyone's help. Also, much gratitude to Mai Yao, Gwailo and especially RetiredForever for guiding this newbie. If you guys are there in May, I'm buying you a beer!
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03-06-08 17:35 #249
Posts: 127T-Minue 34 days...
Hi All,
Glad to hear you guys have been keeping the water warm for me upon my return. Just a quick question to those converting their weary dollar to baht - how are the in-country exchange rates treating you? We're looking at 29 to 31 baht on the dollar for exchange in the states. Is it any better in the LOS? We need every baht we can get.
See you all soon and remember NOT to behave. Slap some asses tonight for me.
J Ride.
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03-06-08 17:30 #248
Posts: 1584Go ahead and stay in grungthep - that's one less to deal with in Pattaya.
In all honesty, Pattaya isn't any better or any WORSE than most other places with similar populations. it IS, of course, essentially wall-to-wall available "poo-ying" - with a more "affordable" price structure than grungthep
"Bai nai, khon sooay krup?" Bai doo-ay luh krup?
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03-06-08 07:47 #247
Posts: 3131Walking Street,
Might be because during the day, the street is available to vehicles and traffic of all kinds from Beach Road. Then at night it is blocked off and only available for walking foot traffic. There you might have it! WALKING STREET!
LBM
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03-06-08 07:43 #246
Posts: 11Originally Posted by Gren62
ie Grenades guns and fists used in a fight but no report on fatalities seems to me that's BS.
Some ways to stay safe or at least prevent the chances of trouble
1. Don't ride motorbikes esp when drunk
2. Don't flash big cash only bring out enough for the night.
3. Don't flash gold or expensive watches
4. Keep to weel lit areas (standard safety precation in any city)
5. Don't walk beachside of Beach Rd late at night.
6. Don't go looking for trouble, or you will find it.
7. Don't get shitfaced falling down drunk you are making a target of yourself.
8. If you decide to ignore No'7 do it within staggering distance of your hotel.
9.Keep cool be nice and pull your head in.
10. If there is any confrontation turn and walk away.
11. use your hotels safety deposit.
I'm sure others would have more ideas but I think you get the picture, so I'll get off my soapbox now.
Just be aware of your surroundings and any situations that may develope near or around you.
Oh yes I nearly forgot don't get involved if it's none of tou business keep out of it.
One more thing have a great time I will and will be there next week
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03-05-08 23:36 #245
Posts: 993Out of curiosity, Why walking street is called walking street..its obvious, that people walk on the walking street..which gives away any secrets it holds .
Is there anything else on the walking street or people just walk around here and there..
Was there any Discovery like newfoundland or new england or a British expat just walked onto pattaya and said wow..this steet is nice..lets name it walking street or its named after his demise and the bar girls named it after him as the greatest monger of all time.....Mr James Walking
The name is tooo simple and does not convene what history walking street hold
It should be re-named as a tribute to all ISG members as Mongers Lane or Buddha's bite or Angels Path Way or something Thai That..
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03-04-08 15:19 #244
Posts: 121Great hotel list! I would like to add Charlie Place, corner of Soi Dianna and Soi Bakaw 900b. Beg to differ but a friend of mine stayed at Opey De Place this Dec/Jan 900b.
Cactus J
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03-04-08 11:55 #243
Posts: 58Soi 8
Originally Posted by RetiredForever
Pulled a few cards:
Pig & Whistle 850 B Soi 7/8
Sunshine 1200B Soi 8
Bella Vista Soi 7 980B
Flipper Soi 8 1100 B
Easting Soi 8 1600 B (looks like about 6 mos old very upscale)
Apex Hotel Soi 216/11 500B
Opey De Place 700b (by Hell Club & Lollita's)
New Nikon Court 700B (by Hell Club & Lollita's) 312/90 M.9 Soi Lengkee
Both of the one's by Lollita's looke nice and clean.
Honey Inn 800B 529/2 Soi 11 Pattaya 2nd RD
Anyway hope helps. These were a few of cards I picked up last visit. All seemed okay by my standars from outside. Prices were what I was quotedin 12/2007