Pattaya Reports

[QUOTE=DannyDuck;2468808]Who is the go to guy for a Root Canal in Pattaya or Bkk?

$1,821 for one in USA.

Very professional done.[/QUOTE]Quick, fast, good, and a bit expensive I would go to German Dental it is located on Thappaya Road. I had one last done 3 years ago for one of my crown molars which they put in just under 5 years. They drilled a small hole in the middle to save the crown and did the procedure the cost was near 20,000 baht.

You can also try Dental Idea, on Pattaya Klang up from Big see extra, just a bit past Foodland on the same side.

[QUOTE=MonkeyPaw;2468815][URL]https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/the-coronavirus-may-not-have-originated-in-china-says-oxford-professor/[/URL][/QUOTE]I read this story interesting? Maybe why Oxford is the first to be ahead in finding a vaccine? As for Xi, the wrong guy no lost.

Also, the Government getting ready if not already to announce officially EXTENSION OF AMNESTY until Sept 26th.

Why is Thai porn so bad?

I have never been to Thailand. There are tons of guys on this board that love it there but when I look at the porn it doesn't feel like these will be great sessions.

I must be missing something?

[QUOTE=Turgid;2468793]I would do anything right now for a not nice not sweet blatantly obvious Thai bargirl with zero useful skills and the work habits of getting 2 k baht for 30 min of laying on her back![/QUOTE]Unfortunately, that all too common sentiment among the predominant tourist customer base is probably a major cause of the decline in Thai P4P quality and Value For Money Crocodilexp and others have observed over the past decade or so.

[QUOTE=EihTooms;2468924]Unfortunately, that all too common sentiment among the predominant tourist customer base is probably a major cause of the decline in Thai P4P quality and Value For Money Crocodilexp and others have observed over the past decade or so.[/QUOTE]Truer words were never spoken.

[QUOTE=MonkeyPaw;2468777]Taboo on Walking Street just opened up. Went in for a drink. It should be a taboo itself from the emptiness and talent there. Scary.[/QUOTE]Taboo has been scary for 4 years. What a waste of prime real estate on Walking Street.

[QUOTE=LittleBigMan;2468768]Another Bangkok Post you will read is the 300% rise in application for Elite Visa coming out of Hong Kong because of the locals want another avenue to escape the Communist new ruling that 300% when dig deeper is just 50 requests. Whippy! It is all smoke and mirrors.[/QUOTE]

Too funny. It's a tough sell. Most people under the age of 50 wouldn't need to be in Thailand more than allowed by regular tourist visas. if you're over 50 you would just apply for a Retirement Visa for nearly free whether you are retired or not. 500k to 1M baht for 5 years is a lot of cash just for the right to stay in Thailand.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2468967]Taboo has been scary for 4 years. What a waste of prime real estate on Walking Street.[/QUOTE]The options are very limited on WS now. Here is an updated list: Bliss, Taboo, Glass House, Fahrenheit, Palace, Windmill, (maybe) Annabelle's, Doll House, Atlantis, Tantra, Pin Up, Pacha, Moon Club and the Scam are Us clubs (Stars, Moulin Rouge, Coco, and the Ping Pong Show above Airport). Some clubs now have shifted to 8 pm opening and not 7 pm (the Sun is still out). All Clubs besides Pin Up are operating at 30% previous staff and girls. Remember the best and popular girls like Fern and Fha from Palace were making 200-250,000 a month. They have enough saved to last them for years to come and are all MIA. I limit myself to Pin Up and Palace, plus one extra brave entry to another club that dares to open. It has been a disappointment on that bravery. I would say LK Metro or Soi 6 is the better hang out before 8:00 pm. This trip I've done more walking into unknown areas like Soi Buakhao and Chaiyapoon that I've never done before. I get lots of "I know you" or "You remember me. " I would look and it's somebody I've never seen before or at least I think I've never seen before. Is this a desperate attempt at cat calling? Or am I missing something here.

[QUOTE=LittleBigMan;2468904]I read this story interesting? Maybe why Oxford is the first to be ahead in finding a vaccine? As for Xi, the wrong guy no lost.

Also, the Government getting ready if not already to announce officially EXTENSION OF AMNESTY until Sept 26th.[/QUOTE]Looks like I'll be here another 2 months at least. But yes, a quick Google search "Spain, COVID-19, sewer water," is like revelations. If this is later peer reviewed and confirmed.

I wonder how the governments that blamed China would backtrack and spin the new data?

Oops moment coming? I did say watch Spain (besides their opening to tourists and then lockdown again didn't go as planned).

Are the Thais on point about Westerners to blame?

[URL]https://theconversation.com/was-coronavirus-really-in-europe-in-march-2019-141582[/URL]

[URL]https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53106444[/URL]

[QUOTE=EihTooms;2468924]Unfortunately, that all too common sentiment among the predominant tourist customer base is probably a major cause of the decline in Thai P4P quality and Value For Money Crocodilexp and others have observed over the past decade or so.[/QUOTE]True, sub standard Thai go go girls are much better than their equivalent in farang land.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2468967]Taboo has been scary for 4 years. What a waste of prime real estate on Walking Street..[/QUOTE]One simple trick would do wonders for Thai tourism and it would cost a Dime.

90 days allowed on entry like Japan. HKG. Singapore.

Thoughts?

[QUOTE=DannyDuck;2469122]One simple trick would do wonders for Thai tourism and it would cost a Dime.

90 days allowed on entry like Japan. HKG. Singapore.

Thoughts?[/QUOTE]Not going to happen. Thai Immgration is too busy harassing and kicking out the foreigners already here, let alone allowing more to stay long term. It would take a significant change of both policy goals and personnel to turn that ship around.

[QUOTE=MonkeyPaw;2468988]Looks like I'll be here another 2 months at least. But yes, a quick Google search "Spain, COVID-19, sewer water," is like revelations. If this is later peer reviewed and confirmed.

I wonder how the governments that blamed China would backtrack and spin the new data?

Oops moment coming? I did say watch Spain (besides their opening to tourists and then lockdown again didn't go as planned).

Are the Thais on point about Westerners to blame?

[URL]https://theconversation.com/was-coronavirus-really-in-europe-in-march-2019-141582[/URL]

[URL]https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53106444[/URL][/QUOTE]Reading those articles the way things goes I'm sure the government who wants and needs to find another opposite point of view or counter research. Based on the timeline of the article there could be a few holes?

The Thais can make this point? Personally, Thailand with its airspace closed the only repatriation the cases are manageable they actually quarantine everyone here for more than 14 days the real problem is when they actually do allow people to come whether it be the Chinese, Koreans, Japanese and Westerners. The problem will increase to me that is a given even at the early stage of having a vaccine but the numbers will come are they ready to deal with it? Hot air will not kill the virus?

The Thai leaders, not surprisingly have done a great job reporting on their 3 major Thai stations that the problem is with Westerners maybe they know more than all of us that it actually came from Spain all along? Just like they reported treatment for the virus in the beginning, how they will have a vaccine soon, how they will hold the Tour DeFrance in a few years, how they will solve the traffic in Bangkok in a month there is a long list of claims.

Thailand wants people to pay big money for Long Term stays in their country. They want the broke ass Farang who have been here for a long time gone to make room for those willing to pay a minimum of $16,000 USD for a 5 year Thai Elite Visa.

The pressures on an old expat Farang will mount as more and more Hong Kong and China people buy Thai Elite Visas. That kind of money is nothing for them whereas many Farang in Pattaya drink during the day only because beer is much cheaper at 69 baht.

[QUOTE=Crocodilexp;2469129]Not going to happen. Thai Immgration is too busy harassing and kicking out the foreigners already here, let alone allowing more to stay long term. It would take a significant change of both policy goals and personnel to turn that ship around.[/QUOTE]Another example of how different the climate is becoming when it comes to treating foreigners. I went to renew my driving licence yesterday. It expires on the 26th.

Unhelpful official at counter "Cannot today, foreigners now have to make appointment, first date available 17th August".

Me "same same for Thai".

Unhelpful Official 'No, new rule is for foreigners".

Now it does seem appointments are becoming a feature of renewing licences but having to wait a month when their web site show available dates just a day or two away. That and the fact that the appointment sheet I signed specifically was headed "Foreigners" makes me believe the regime is not as friendly to expats as they could be. My visa renewal is next week, hope there are no surprises.

[QUOTE=Luminous;2468922]Why is Thai porn so bad?

I have never been to Thailand. There are tons of guys on this board that love it there but when I look at the porn it doesn't feel like these will be great sessions.

I must be missing something?[/QUOTE]Hi Friend, Travel to Pattaya once after this corona season. Your opinion will change.

Regards.