Pattaya Reports

[Sir Lancelot]

Over the next three weeks I'll be posting a diary of my time in Thailand. I chose to fly in to Phuket and stay in Krabi under the sandbox scheme.

I had to have a negative PCR test within 72 hours of travelling to Thailand and then I had another PCR test on arrival at Phuket Airport. It was extremely efficient and quick. Then I got taxied to my hotel in Krabi where I had to stay in my room for 8 hours waiting for the result with my fingers crossed. It came back negative which meant I could holiday as normal.

If you've never been to Krabi. I couldn't recommend it more, it has some of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen. I stayed in Ao Nang where there's even a small beer-bar scene called RCA. I even had a 'happy ending' massage on my final night, to get me in the mood for my time in Pattaya.

Then on day 5 I had my third PCR test at the medical centre near my hotel. The whole process took about three minutes and again I tested negative which meant on day 7 I was allowed to travel anywhere in Thailand.

February 21.

I flew with Vietjet to Bangkok and descended down to level 1 at Suvarnabhumi Airport, turned left and walked all the way down to exit 7. There is a booth selling bus tickets to Hua Hin and Pattaya and my ticket cost 130 baht for the 90 minute journey. I'm staying at LK Metropole, right in the heart of the action, and my room was 1000 baht a night. I've got a huge bed, a balcony overlooking the pool, a safe, cable TV and a fridge.

It was 6. 30 pm by the time I unpacked and after a quick bite to eat at Subway I was ready for my first foray in to Pattaya's nightlife since my last trip to Thailand seven years ago. I started on Soi LK Metro, a favourite of mine pre-pandemic. It's an L-shaped road of gogo bars but most of those on the road leading to soi Diana seemed closed. My favourite though, Crystal Club, was open and there were six girls sat on stools outside, including one that had a spectacular resemblance to the lovely Aom, who I bar-fined from this very same establishment seven years earlier. It couldn't be her, surely?

The road leading to soi Buakhao was much more lively with lots of bars open. It's worth pointing out though that although these gogo bars are open, they aren't operating as gogo bars. They are essentially beer bars with girls available. Certainly there aren't the number of girls before covid but there aren't the same number of customers either. I saw a few pretty faces as I passed each bar.

A few bars on soI Buakhao had lots of girls outside, screaming 'velcommmm' to any passing men. I turned left in to Tree Town and was very impressed. When restrictions are lifted, this will be the place to be. There are lots of large beer bars and a big central food court in the middle. Most bars had maybe 10 girls but because they were so big, seemed empty. When all of the girls return soon, this place will be buzzing.

As is always the case, there were some nice ones. The prettiest I saw were sitting with customers though. What are the odds?

The time had come to choose a bar to go to. I decided to backtrack to LK Metro and go to Crystal Club. I didn't see the Aom lookalike and the mamasan showed me to a seat inside. There were only two girls, both sat with customers. No girls followed me inside, so I sat alone like Billy-no-mates! Since there were no girls dancing, I was tempted to ring the bell to buy all girls on stage a drink! I suppose when the number of girls is down, the bar needs them all out front to attract customers.

I went outside and sat on a stool. I got chatting with the mamasan, who introduced herself as Mama Boom and the Aom lookalike walked past and beamed me a radiant smile. I didn't hesitate and invited her over for a drink. My Chang beer cost 80 baht and her ladydrink was 175. I no longer use girl's real names to protect their innocence, but Aom 2 was lovely up close and had a knockout smile. We went inside and at 8. 30 pm four girls started dancing on the corner stages. They weren't wearing skimpy gogo outfits, they wore dresses but it was nice to see. Ironically Jesse J's 'It's not about the money, money, money' song was playing, perhaps the least appropriate song for a gogo bar ever!

Aom 2 was a sexy mover and smiled down almost constantly to me from the stage, a promising sign, so I decided to barfine her. The barfine was an eye-watering 800 baht and she quoted 2000 short-time and 3000 long-time. I countered with my usual 1500 'plus good tip if you make me smile' and she agreed.

It was early so we decided to go to a few more bars. Sugar Sugar is another popular gogo bar on LK Metro that is masquerading as a beer bar. I saw a big-boobed hottie walk past but of course she didn't have eyes for me as I had a female companion. Aom 2 then marched me to Pattaya Beach Club, which is an open-aired nightclub, surrounding a pool, right in the heart of Tree Town. It was heaving with people and Aom 2 and I spent the next two hours dancing. There was a live DJ and fantastic lighting. I noticed a lot of single girls sat around too, so I suspect this place has pickup potential.

What a place! And what an enjoyable first night in Pattaya.

But it wasn't over yet. Despite the short walk, Aom 2 insisted we get a motorbike taxi back to my hotel as her feet hurt. I bet that's the easiest 60 baht fare that driver has ever had! Back in the room we showered and only then I noticed what an amazing body she had, with full breasts and nipples like bullets. The sex was good. She rode me Asian cowgirl to start, then I flipped her on her back and fucked her in mish, her theatrical groans loud enough to wake the first four floors of the hotel at least. 'I've missed this' I thought to myself as I slapped in to her doggy-style and then she rode me again. The room was hot (I forgot to leave air-con on) so we finished with a nice leisurely 69.

A great session, with a great girl, to round off a great night.

[Breadman]

Been here for quite some time and I'd like to add my 2 cents on this topic. When it comes to Digital work anywhere and concerns with geolocation, this is simple! Subscribe to a reliable VPN service and either install VPN software on your laptop or purchase a VPN router and connect to any US server (Preferable one from your home state if that's where you always connect). You'll show up with a US IP address and your employer will never notice! I've been doing it for years and works like a charm. Your Welcome!

That depends on the security of your company. If your doing the routine technical stuff that's one thing, when your working for the banking industry that's another. The security at a banking institution will be on the lookout for vpn's.

[Big Kahuna]

Been here for quite some time and I'd like to add my 2 cents on this topic. When it comes to Digital work anywhere and concerns with geolocation, this is simple! Subscribe to a reliable VPN service and either install VPN software on your laptop or purchase a VPN router and connect to any US server (Preferable one from your home state if that's where you always connect). You'll show up with a US IP address and your employer will never notice! I've been doing it for years and works like a charm. Your Welcome!

What a local boy doing in Thailand? LOL.

Same thing I will be doing next month in Thailand.

[Explorer8939]

One of the many BJ bars on Bong Koch 8 aka Soi Full Love Inn. It's only an 800 m walk from 3rd Road and Lengkee. I use this as a benchmark spot because 95% of the guys who visit Pattaya don't cross 3rd Road. Lots of reason to cross imo.

I certainly hope you don't go to Soi Kophai 10 to find Camel Toe. You may not find it. Camel Toe is on Soi Suk Sabai Villa. It's on the other side of Pattaya. Unless there is something new there are no other clubs or bars anywhere near it. Just a bunch of run down houses and a sports field.

Are the BJ clubs on Soi Bonkot open now?

[Hawaiian Daddy]

Most multinationals would not care because they have VPN access points all over the world. There is no point to check. One or two months working internationally should not incur any tax issue. Salespeople do that already.

Been here for quite some time and I'd like to add my 2 cents on this topic. When it comes to Digital work anywhere and concerns with geolocation, this is simple! Subscribe to a reliable VPN service and either install VPN software on your laptop or purchase a VPN router and connect to any US server (Preferable one from your home state if that's where you always connect). You'll show up with a US IP address and your employer will never notice! I've been doing it for years and works like a charm. Your Welcome!

[JasonSilva]

Moved to Pattaya now, from Bangkok. You can read my Bangkok adventures in Bangkok thread.

In Pattaya, things are way different than in BKK. I ended up walking and walking all the time on the first day. 10 Baht bus is superb too.

Yea everything (Food, Room, Girl) here is super cheap. I paid 500 bar fine and 1000 to the girl last night. They agree to 1000 right away as 800 is also offered to them by some. I like this pricing for sure. In BKK I had to pay up 2000 + 700 barfine. Street hookers are a way different story but I have had very bad experiences from street hookers (you can read those adventures in Bangkok thread) and so I will stick to Bargirls only.

Can someone give me better suggestions about things? Where to get better girls? I am picking them from the 4 to 5 open bars on Soi 6. I know Soi 8 is also open. Anything else I am missing?

Fellow Indian bro, check Thai Friendly. You can get girls for 1000 B. Same bar girls on TF.

[Gezpen]

Moved to Pattaya now, from Bangkok. You can read my Bangkok adventures in Bangkok thread.

In Pattaya, things are way different than in BKK. I ended up walking and walking all the time on the first day. 10 Baht bus is superb too.

Yea everything (Food, Room, Girl) here is super cheap. I paid 500 bar fine and 1000 to the girl last night. They agree to 1000 right away as 800 is also offered to them by some. I like this pricing for sure. In BKK I had to pay up 2000 + 700 barfine. Street hookers are a way different story but I have had very bad experiences from street hookers (you can read those adventures in Bangkok thread) and so I will stick to Bargirls only.

Can someone give me better suggestions about things? Where to get better girls? I am picking them from the 4 to 5 open bars on Soi 6. I know Soi 8 is also open. Anything else I am missing?

Busiest area is Treetown and LK Metro. Also soi Boukhaow in that area.

[Banana Boi]

Is this Club 4 just next to Camel Toe on Soi Kophai 10?

One of the many BJ bars on Bong Koch 8 aka Soi Full Love Inn. It's only an 800 m walk from 3rd Road and Lengkee. I use this as a benchmark spot because 95% of the guys who visit Pattaya don't cross 3rd Road. Lots of reason to cross imo.

I certainly hope you don't go to Soi Kophai 10 to find Camel Toe. You may not find it. Camel Toe is on Soi Suk Sabai Villa. It's on the other side of Pattaya. Unless there is something new there are no other clubs or bars anywhere near it. Just a bunch of run down houses and a sports field.

[Explorer8939]

Moved to Pattaya now, from Bangkok. You can read my Bangkok adventures in Bangkok thread.

In Pattaya, things are way different than in BKK. I ended up walking and walking all the time on the first day. 10 Baht bus is superb too.

Yea everything (Food, Room, Girl) here is super cheap. I paid 500 bar fine and 1000 to the girl last night. They agree to 1000 right away as 800 is also offered to them by some. I like this pricing for sure. In BKK I had to pay up 2000 + 700 barfine. Street hookers are a way different story but I have had very bad experiences from street hookers (you can read those adventures in Bangkok thread) and so I will stick to Bargirls only.

Can someone give me better suggestions about things? Where to get better girls? I am picking them from the 4 to 5 open bars on Soi 6. I know Soi 8 is also open. Anything else I am missing?

Get off the baht bus at Soi Honey and walk to Soi Buakhow.

[Nounce]

I can't see the tax issue if your salary is paid (and taxed) in your origin and working country...

It's not his salary. It is the company's potential tax liability.

[Visal]

There was one smoking hot girl there with hair down to her ass but we were told her BF takes care of her and she only works for drinks. Pity, she was prime grade A. About a good 15 girls, some pretty good looking considering its a BJ bar. Went on a bumble to the bars next door. They had a few girls but absolutely no customers. Did take a cutie in the back at one for a nice 500 baht BJ, worth every penny. Ended the night at Club 4 with more girls drunk and going naked on the stage.

Is this Club 4 just next to Camel Toe on Soi Kophai 10?

[Visal]

Moved to Pattaya now, from Bangkok. You can read my Bangkok adventures in Bangkok thread.

In Pattaya, things are way different than in BKK. I ended up walking and walking all the time on the first day. 10 Baht bus is superb too.

Yea everything (Food, Room, Girl) here is super cheap. I paid 500 bar fine and 1000 to the girl last night. They agree to 1000 right away as 800 is also offered to them by some. I like this pricing for sure. In BKK I had to pay up 2000 + 700 barfine. Street hookers are a way different story but I have had very bad experiences from street hookers (you can read those adventures in Bangkok thread) and so I will stick to Bargirls only.

Can someone give me better suggestions about things? Where to get better girls? I am picking them from the 4 to 5 open bars on Soi 6. I know Soi 8 is also open. Anything else I am missing?

[Banana Boi]

Agree with BM, I don't see the tax issues if I am being paid in the currency and country my employer is.

Pre-COVID I think it was difficult to find employers who allowed digital nomads. Now with offices closing everywhere things have changed. I'm sure we all have enough transferable skills that if we really wanted to find a job where we could work digitally from Thailand we could.

[BionicMan]

I worked for a large company (over 20,000 nationwide). We had a separate department dedicated to security and monitoring activities. They would have easily caught on to people working outside the country. It's really not that hard. IP address gives the geo location of the connection. And the last thing a company (small or big) wants to deal with are tax fraud cases. So it's in their best interest to catch people working in another country and firing them.

I can't see the tax issue if your salary is paid (and taxed) in your origin and working country. On the other hand companies don't like the moral association of an employee supposed to be at home to work from a holiday resort whilst others stay in the office or work from real home. It can create frictions HR don't want to have to deal with. One must be in a very special situation or status to do so, as well as outperforming so bosses close eyes (up to a certain extent). I had such sort of privilege but always worked out not to show off and looked after business even if I was on short holiday breaks during overseas trips, for instance.

[SinfullyKorean]

Most multinationals would not care because they have VPN access points all over the world. There is no point to check. One or two months working internationally should not incur any tax issue. Salespeople do that already.

I've asked management before and it was a flat out no. This was when everyone was working from home.