Pattaya Reports

[Mr Enternational]

as a general rule, when you purchase a lady drink is there legit alcohol in it or is it just BS? These women truly enjoy drinking with you getting a little loose maybe a party atmosphere or they just pouring some soda or colored water into a glass for them?

These are hookers. They do not need to be drinking to get a little loose. The purpose of a lady drink is for the bar to make money and the girl to make money. Many girls live off lady drinks and are not there to fuck. Are you going there to fuck or to find a drinking buddy? If option 1 then I suggest you ask about fucking before you start buying drinks. If option 2, then cheers.

[GettingTang]

As my travel date to land of the smiles nears, random questions have been popping into my mind. The latest is about lady drinks. I've got a few questions surrounding this topic. I know nothing is a given, but as a general rule, when you purchase a lady drink is there legit alcohol in it or is it just BS? These women truly enjoy drinking with you getting a little loose maybe a party atmosphere or they just pouring some soda or colored water into a glass for them? LOL also, is there a difference at the gentlemen clubs versus the gogo bars, I've always viewed the idea of purchasing lady drinks as an opportunity to gauge how the girl might be in your room with you. If she's flirty and playful and just seemingly having a fun open personality, then the lady drink would seem like it's totally worth it to spend a few just to feel her out. What are the chances you can get into some heavy petting in the bar going both directions if you purchased a few lady drinks? Is this common? I've read that it happens on this forum, but I wonder how common it is for her to get a little feel in and you get feel her up a little well before you take her out. And last question surrounding this topic, assuming you get a date like maybe off a tie friendly what are the chances that some of these girls are down for like having drinks getting loose, more of a party type atmosphere rather than just wham Bam and leaving? As always, any information or advice is greatly appreciated. I need to make the most out of this trip.

[Explorer8939]

My guess for why last high season was packed and high tourists numbers was the pent up demand from people not being able to travel due to Covid. We're well over a year now since the world reopened so to speak and travel across the globe has seen record numbers. But I think that post Covid demand starts to fizzle soon and places like Thailand won't see as busy high seasons for a while.

Global recession incoming, people's savings from Covid and government stimulus checks are about exhausted. Saw a stat that almost half Americans only have $1,000 or less in savings. I think that is likely indicative of the rest of the world.

Pattaya currently is pretty dead, especially compared to this time last year. I took a walk down Soi Pothole the other night and no customer in sight but a crap ton of ladies working and hollering for handsome man to buy drink. Honestly the ladyboys were better looking than the ladies on Soi Pothole.

I get multiple massages a day and all the ladies complain about a lack of customers and how slow it is..

Well, High Season last year was so crowded, I bailed from Pattaya in early January and didn't come back for two months. And it was still crowded in late March.

There was no global recession. Plus, the US stock market is skyrocketing, so lots of people have disposable income.

I would look forward to another crowded High Season.

Pro tip: don't come to Pattaya between December 20 and January 8, unless you like big crowds and high prices.

[SubCmdr]

For example when I was a visitor: My food costs were all over the place. Insanely high for Farang food. Next to nothing for Thai Food.

Example: Ribeye from Australia - 890 THB; Khao Man Gai - 50 THB;.

Question is still on the table if anyone is consistently paying less than 1000 THB for Short Time. If not, should I increase my price point to 1200 THB and pay for Long Time?

I really wish this price prediction would have panned out LOL.

It can happen, you just need to make it happen. We have been instructed that all you have to do is just ask for it. The person who said this will remain unnamed.

[GoingInBig005]

My guess for why last high season was packed and high tourists numbers was the pent up demand from people not being able to travel due to Covid. We're well over a year now since the world reopened so to speak and travel across the globe has seen record numbers. But I think that post Covid demand starts to fizzle soon and places like Thailand won't see as busy high seasons for a while.

Global recession incoming, people's savings from Covid and government stimulus checks are about exhausted. Saw a stat that almost half Americans only have $1,000 or less in savings. I think that is likely indicative of the rest of the world.

Pattaya currently is pretty dead, especially compared to this time last year. I took a walk down Soi Pothole the other night and no customer in sight but a crap ton of ladies working and hollering for handsome man to buy drink. Honestly the ladyboys were better looking than the ladies on Soi Pothole.

I get multiple massages a day and all the ladies complain about a lack of customers and how slow it is.

Still amazes me on how many ladies insist on 1,500-2,500 for ST with so little customers. They're in for a rude awakening once the global economy really starts to melt, they'll be begging for 800 baht ST soon enough. Just my humble prediction.

I really wish this price prediction would have panned out LOL.

[MongerUnleash]

For better privacy, I have removed myself from TF search. Only the ladies I send a message to can see my profile.

I read your lengthy post about experience in Pattaya. I am a fellow Indian, average built and decent looking. This has been my experience too.

I have been to Pattaya back when I was 24 yrs old, then later when I was 28,32, 35 and early this year when I am in my early 40's. This has always been my experience. I am usually dressed decently, but not flashy. I leave my gold chain, ring, watch etc back in my room when I am mongering.

It does not matter how you look, these establishments are racists and don't want Indians there. It leaves a bad taste in your mouth when you Know that you have the money to spend and you would usually spend more than any average customer, but they just won't let you in.

Mostly the girls in soi 6 bars also ignore you.

The best bet is Thai Friendly, but it takes a lot of work to get the type of girls you like. I like young slim and petite girls. I usually message all the girls I like and be very upfront about my requirements. Like I want long time, BJ etc. It takes effort, but atleast you won't get rejected.

Also, in my experience, having a Thai girl with you, gets you entry to some places. I have never tried taking a girl to a go go bar, but clubs which deny you entry usually let you in if you are with a girl.

[SubCmdr]

I appreciate you posting this. We often get requests on this board for how much money to bring and this would be helpful for a first time visitor.

You are welcome

First time visitor please note my posts in the Pattaya Hotels thread from the last time I was in visitor mode: First Place I stayed was View Talay 6.

View Talay 6 remains my recommended choice for a first trip to Pattaya.

Finished up visitor mode in View Talay 5 (17,000 THB / month).

A 49 m2 room that was completely remodeled with a full kitchen complete with oven. There was a breakfast nook where ATF would share our morning tea and meals she prepared for me. It had an ocean view, King Size Bed, 65" Television, Bathroom with rain shower, and shower massage wand. The room was completed with a couch, coffee table and a chase.

The building had 24 hours security, Laundry Shop, Massage shop, Law Firm, Travel Agency, and a fully stocked grocery store. The building sits right on a Baht bus route. Has an exit to the rear of the complex that it puts you right on the street. Cross it and you are on Jomtiem beach. Now I actually stayed there for more than a month. Did not see a single roach inside my building or my room. LOL!.

For those of little faith and less knowledge my independently google the reviews of View Talay 5. There is a full report on my perceptions of View Talay 5 for all who are interested. I got tired of the 20 minute Baht Bus ride into Central Pattaya. So that is why I would not recommend it for a first time visitor or anyone who wants to be in the middle of the action.

I was phasing out of visitor mode, easing myself off of the tourist economy and adjusting my lifestyle to one of continuous living. The distance did not prevent any girls off to Thai Friendly from visiting me nor did the charge extra. Even if it was 0200 they were there in 20 minutes +plus time for hair clothes and make up.

I have been here in Pattaya uninterrupted by trips to other countries with Thai girls for over a month. That gives me 365+ RONs. I'll put that number up against the RON count from any visitor currently posting. Holla!

At least Sub posts reports. Whether you love him or hate him, he contributes useful info.

That's right. I am allover this shit!

How you like me now?

[Allover]

Damn! Am I really a cheap Charlie?

Doubt you qualify as a Cheap Charlie. People come on the board from time to time asking how much money to bring and I think Pimpampoumpipo's post serves as a good starting point for budgeting. Obviously the currency exchange rate, western food, drinking habits, and quality of hotels matters. No doubt a decent Pattaya hotel, while reasonably priced, will cost more than a roach infested, 49 sq meter condo off the beaten path (and off the baht bus route) in Jomtien.

[Turgid]

..... I think Westerners should budget 90-100 Euros per day just to be safe......

Damn! Am I really a cheap Charlie?

[Allover]

Total: 4,239 or averaged over the stay: 192 / day all inclusive.

Expenses on site (excluding flight, accommodation): 2,402 or 110 / day.

I appreciate you posting this. While I think most visitors spend less than you did, I think Westerners should budget 90-100 Euros per day just to be safe. We often get requests on this board for how much money to bring and this would be helpful for a first time visitor.

[UglyAzzMan]

Another apologise!

As many know my grammar isn't where it suppose to be I wrote my experience quick read it back just now if I didn't write wouldn't know WTF the post was about.

Sorry but I guess BB part was OK, LOL.

Apologies accepted. Your Me E reference s were a bit strange to say the least.

I thought you might have been on the Bottle.

[ElMexicant]

I'm taking the keyboard to try a little financial recap of my last stay for those who are interested since after the buttocks the most recurrent subject concerns prices and expenses (and also one of those that unleashes the most passions). It is of course about expenses incurred on personal priorities and choices.

As for me, I wanted to have a rather quiet stay without traveling and without visiting, once is not customary, I stayed in Pattaya mainly, like a real retiree, to see how it feels.

Pattaya stay from August 21 to September 9, 2024 (20 days) + 2 days Bangkok:

- Direct return flight Paris <> Suvarnabhumi with Thai Airways in economy class: 877.

- Condo accommodation on soi Buakhaow about 50 m2, large swimming pool, quiet, rather well equipped, for me ideally located between WS and LK Metro (20 days): 790.

- Hotel next to Asok / Bangkok 4 stars on booking.com (2 days): 170.

- Girls (17 days of fucking here and there, mostly on ThaiFriendly this time and the last 5 days with my regular of the moment in VLT): 1074.

- Taxis, songtaews and motobike taxis: 175.

- Bars and gogos: 430.

- Food at the supermarket, take away, a bit of grab food and miscellaneous: 723 .

Total: 4,239 or averaged over the stay: 192 / day all inclusive.

Expenses on site (excluding flight, accommodation): 2,402 or 110 / day.

So about per girl rate of $250 USD for short time or roughly 4850 Mex Pesos for pinoche. Ouch. Holy guacamole. But as long as you had a fun time. Next time, get your free breakfast at the Holiday Inn and save some baht. And one should walk more, it saves money and helps with longevity and health. My question, is the old city built above dead graves that lacking of decent hot croissants buns for 225 euros a fuck? One would think, there would be plenty of hot French maids available for that money spent.

[Explorer8939]

WTF how did my name come up? I've been to MM once, talked to a bearded guy at the bar for under 5 minutes, and left. I'm a Kinnaree guy.

You sure you weren't thinking of Explorer with a tray of Tequilas and a harem of girls. Each girl competing in a special talent show to win the rights to be his next travel buddy.

WTF how did my name come up? I've never bought a tray of tequila water in my life. More fun to have the lady come to my condo to drink real tequila.

Anyway, I'm in Medellíand now.

[Pimpampoumpipo]

I'm sure people have great trips for less than 110 Euros per day on site.

Yes of course. I eat mostly Western cuisine and I drink wine which is expensive on site in Thailand. You can find accommodation and flights much cheaper too. I have not detailed the content of the cost items, I might have the opportunity to do so on another occasion. Concerning the girls I had the opportunity to develop a little in previous posts.

Here it is just a question of illustrating what an envelope of expenses can be on a stay by an example on myself since it is the one I know best. So it is just a testimony. All expenses are eminently subjective and are subject to the choices and priorities of each person which will necessarily be different.

[HorseTrader]

Expenses on site (excluding flight, accommodation): 2,402 or 110 / day.

Thanks for that breakdown. My on site expenses are probably a bit higher, but not much. Numbers like that give newbies a baseline for budgeting a trip. I'm sure people have great trips for less than 110 Euros per day on site.