Pattaya Reports

[Chimpo Chinn]

The bus takes the same time to get from the airport to Pattaya as a taxi does. And if you are arriving in the morning there will not be anything else to do anyway. What I used to do is arrive and go downstairs to see if a bus is getting ready to leave. If it is, then I hop on it. I do not remember the price. Depending on the bus it was like 120-200 baht. If it will be another hour wait, then I just go upstairs and get a taxi for 1000 baht because I could have arrived in a taxi by the time I had waited 1 hour for a bus.

I definitely will not take a bus from Pattaya to Bangkok City or the reverse anymore. I did that once and it took 5 hours.

Never over 3 hours for me. And that's with mid day traffic.

About 6 times.

That ekkamai Bus could be the Greatest Bargain on Planet Earth.

They really shout add 10 baht. Maintenence Bro.

[Chimpo Chinn]

For all you aspiring Pattaya Bar Owners. A guy finally confirmed something I thought about the industry.

The Boys won't bother you if you don't make money. If you by chance do the opposite you will be Noticed.

A guy on You Tube made a Video. Not really sure it was a Wise decision on his part.

[PayForIt]

I had the opportunity to return to Thailand in Mid-May until Mid-June of 2022
I will be back in Jomtien in 2023 for my 73rd Birthday.

I hope the information I have shared will be of use to future travelers and update others on what is happening in Pattaya / Jomtien.

Cheers.

I just wanted to congratulate you on (1) a truly exceptional report which will be undoubtedly hugely beneficial to all visiting the area and (2) to say that when I read you will be 73 for your next visit I was genuinely almost clapping in my living room. Absolutely inspirational Sir. Full respect and you are a trailblazer who gives hope to all of us in our 50's (or older) that this hobby need not be curtailed after 70. Loved your entire report. Thank you. Huge respect and admiration.

[Vendelo]

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Thailand is looking for a better class of tourist but these days they can't get tourists from Red China, so they are making deals with India.

Exactly how does Thailand make deals for India?

[Chris P]

Over the years I have been to Thailand 8 times (1974-2019)

It would be really fascinating to hear about your trip in 1974, how it was and how it's changed since then.

[GentileBear]

Thank You StLouisMo2010 !! That was Epic. And yes sir. Like my user-name I like to give the ladies a Gentle Hug and wait for a smile. Thai's for me seem more poker-face than Pinay's. But the genuine smile when I bear hug them is my Go or No Go approach to see how their attitude will be.

Again thanks for the info and That's a lot of Sessions for being in your 70's!

[NamasteParis]

TF has one major problem. There is no predictability when the girl will arrive. It can be anywhere between 1 hour to 3 hours.

As a french writer said: "If she is late, she will come! "

[Nixonbd]

Great report. How did you find the condo?

I've been viewing "Condo6.com"; a lot of options being advertised. I may book a 3-4 week stay at one of them.

[Bugzy 69]

What a great report mate, you brought up some amazing memories from Jomtien area, a location I fell in love with since my first visit way back 2004. Rompho market bars and others on Sois 3-7 will give that laid back feel away from the hustle and bustle of Pattaya. On my off-pussy-days I use to frequent a sports bar named Frasers. Behind the gay area you mentioned there was a massive bar with lots and lots of drinks from all over the world, like a 100's type of whiskeys and the whole lot.

Well done for your report and trip.

"Jomtien- Soi 3-9 Bars: multiple bars along these roads between Beach Road and Second Road, mixed within other businesses. Most have the same format of a few girls in the front near the road encouraging customers to come in- to be entertained by the girls in conversation, to my knowledge all are available for bar fine, I expect at 300 with 1000-1200 Baht for the lady, most of the ladies are on the mature side of the spectrum. Beer cost of 65-70, Scotch about the same. A few ladyboys but not many.

Jomtien- Thapphraya Rd (Second Road to Beach Road) this is the main road between Pattaya and the Beach in Jomtien. With about 10 bars and restaurants sometimes called restaurant row- several good bars with street view, service ladies to keep the drinks flowing- Country Road, Country Club, Escobar, Pool Bar, Sand Bar, to name a few which will have a variety of European customers, ladies, all with pretty good music, live on occasion, lots of street food available."

[Mr Enternational]

Thailand is looking for a better class of tourist but these days they can't get tourists from Red China, so they are making deals with India.

They have always made deals with India. I have a friend in Bangkok that would go to India to advertise Thai tourism and packages. She would come to Pattaya to check out the hotels that were included in the packages. And that was years ago. I have not talked to her in a few years.

[Blue Nose]

Great report! I'm arriving in early September; staying at Areca Lodge first time. We used to stay at LK Empress on Beach Road, but as well noted, not much action on Beach or Second Road these days. We've concentrated on the LK Metro area for several years now. Billabong in the past had some great older freelancers and Sugar-Sugar had the hottest girls, IMHO.

We may go to WS once in the whole stay. Soi Pothole looks like my kind of Soi; small, seedy bars. Tree Town looks a little too bright and glitzy, but we'll give it a walk, I'm sure. Soi 6 is always an adventure, but can be pricy. Buy one girl a drink and before you know it, you've bought all the girls drinks.

One area that was not covered is "Soi Boomerang". What is the vibe there? Looks to be mostly "Club" type venues with only a few outdoor bars.

You're smart to stay at Areca Lodge. It's right near Buakhow but still with easy access to 2nd Road. The LK Empress is a nice enough place, and you can't beat the view, but it's just too far from the action these days and you'll spend all your time walking. LK Empress also has a lot of families / couples, which I try to avoid.

There's actually more to Tree Town than just Tree Town. I recommend walking through the main area to the bar complexes "past Tree Town". Once you get away from the craziness of the main complex on Buakhow, there are many smaller bars / complexes to choose from. Just take a stroll to see what you see. If you find someone you like, stop in for a beer. Bar fines from these bars are very reasonable (I pulled from Lai's Bar in April) and are close enough to Areca Lodge that you'll have nice easy logistics. There is even, I believe, a G-Club in the "behind Tree Town" section although I've not yet visited.

As for Soi Boomerang, it was mainly closed in April but it's open now. You're correct in that it's mainly G-Clubs. I visited on my last trip and lots of girls out front at most places. I stopped in at one G-Club (can't remember the name) at the end of the soi on the left, just before you go around the corner. Nice place, brand new interior, good selection of women but not as hands one as G-Clubs on Soi Pothole and drinks were more. So, if you see someone, pull them inside for one drink and then either head upstairs or move on. I made the mistake of buying too many LDs without taking the girl ST. There's also one beer bar that's open-air on the corner ("Warm Up" bar or something like that) where you can have a beer, chill, and view the talent on the soi. Next time, I'll take that approach until I see someone I like.

Have fun next month, and please report back on your trip!

[CaliGuy33]

Went over to Koh Larn today. Took a TF girl with me and gave her 500 Baht to spend the whole day with me.

Lovely experience. I don't get the complaints regarding Koh Larn. The water at Tien Beach was breathtaking, crystal clear. Not to many tourists on the island, all the Indians go to Taewan Beach, hordes of them there. Tien and Samae had very little people.

Motorbike rental for only 200 baht. Ferry each way only 30 baht.

Overall, such a cheap and awesome way to spend the day.

I plan to go back in a few days, this time by myself and explore the little island more.

[Downandup]

StLouisMo2010 A great update.

How is it: I found Pattaya / Jomtien had recovered about 75% from Covid-

That's about right.

Soi 6- the famous street of about 15 Brothels

A lot more than that were open in June, last Christmas was dire.

Walking Street-about 50%+ of pre-covid experience, mostly Indian men with a representation of Europeans.

Thailand is looking for a better class of tourist but these days they can't get tourists from Red China, so they are making deals with India.

[The Creaper]

There is a policy at Maggie Mays that if you buy a lady 4 tequilas, she has to get naked. I had forgotten about it, until the ladies with me got naked. And then the other ladies followed suit.

Same rule follows at Camel Toe. Same owner same rules, Come and check it out for yourself.

[Downandup]

I've used taxis to and from Pattaya to the airport and back...

Taxis, downstairs at the Airport, you should easily be able to catch and pay one 1500 baht, they might start talking about charging extra per bag and toll, the toll is only 105 baht.

Taxi's to Pattaya are fast and convenient, I always use https://www.namstaxiladydrivers.com as they are very professional and careful drivers. You book ahead and about 24 hours before, you get an email with the name of your driver and pickup location. Their prices have dropped recently, only 1400 including tolls for the largest vehicle between the airport and Pattaya, I throw in an extra 1000 as the service is so reliable and that was their regular price.