Pattaya Reports

[QUOTE=Twice Divorced]January 23rd

On a separate, but related, note, newbies may want to be aware when they come here that small bills and change are a bit difficult to keep on hand. What I’ve realized is that so many things here are inexpensive and therefore you are constantly paying in small bills and coins, which means that you are constantly running out of them. It is a bit difficult to pay with larger bills as many merchants will say they have no change, whether they actually do or not. And, unfortunately, many of the ATM’s seem to dispense only the larger (1,000 baht) notes. If I am wrong about this, could someone please correct me and inform us newbies which ATM’s do dispense bills smaller than 1,000 baht notes.[/QUOTE]Great report TD.

Any one of the hundreds of currency exchanges will happily break down any of your bills for you at no charge. Most of them are open from about 10:00 to about 21:00.

Keep up the fine reports.

I'm looking forward to reading more of them!

TD...

Had to laugh at some parts of your report (not laughing at you, but about what you wrote).

The road sign situation - its downright retarded. Been here for awhile, so I now know the roads - but that's the only way. For whatever reason, they mark the Sois, but don't mark major roads (2nd, 3rd, South/Central/North etc).

I've also made the same exact mistake (walked forever to get to Soi 6, walked right past it to Soi 5....). It doesn't help that the Sois are about 4 feet wide - not what we are used to recognizing as a 'road'.

As for being recognized as an Arab - this would be due to your Italian heritage.....I also regularly get taken for being an Arab, Turk, or, if I'm lucky, Italian....and I am none of those. If you think you had it bad - try bumping around Eastern Europe, and being taken for an Arab (Russians hate Arabs with a passion). I, and occasional Italian friends, often were refused entry to clubs - 'no turks allowed'. Showing your passport rarely helped - Russians are generally retarded.

[QUOTE=Twice Divorced] While sitting there an Arab guy came along and, I shit you not, asked me if I was Arab. WTF?? I of course told him no, but asked why. He said he was looking for an Iranian restaurant and I told him I couldn’t help him. I think I’m starting to understand why I get nasty looks occasionally. [/QUOTE]

Iranians (Persians) are not Arabs. Turks aren't Arabs either.

[QUOTE=Street Sleuth]TD,

As for being recognized as an Arab. This would be due to your Italian heritage. I also regularly get taken for being an Arab, Turk, or, if I'm lucky, Italian. And I am none of those. If you think you had it bad. Try bumping around Eastern Europe, and being taken for an Arab (Russians hate Arabs with a passion). I, and occasional Italian friends, often were refused entry to clubs. 'no turks allowed'. Showing your passport rarely helped. Russians are generally retarded.[/QUOTE]How many stupid stereotypes in a single message.

Just wondering who is really retarded.

PS: my mother is from Switzerland, my father is from Italy. One of my grandfathers was from Russia.

Italy 1974

[QUOTE=Primo Bolan]Nice report![/QUOTE]

Thank you. Nice to know it's appreciated.

[QUOTE=Street Sleuth]TD...
As for being recognized as an Arab - this would be due to your Italian heritage......[/QUOTE]

Hmm? I'm not Italian.

I've wondered at what point I might be restricted from entering a club as well since I've heard it happens here. Hasn't happened yet, knock on wood.

[QUOTE=Dickhead]Iranians (Persians) are not Arabs. Turks aren't Arabs either.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for pointing that out. I honestly wasn't aware of that.

twice divorced,

I enjoyed your report.

[QUOTE=Twice Divorced]Hmm? I'm not Italian.

I've wondered at what point I might be restricted from entering a club as well since I've heard it happens here. Hasn't happened yet, knock on wood.[/QUOTE]

LOL - don't know how I picked up that you were Italian, must have bungled it up with something I read elsewhere.

As for being restricted entrance to a club in Pattaya - I'd be surprised if it happened - foreigners/tourists are the bread and butter here - you (and your money) will be welcome just about everywhere here. The entrance refusals I've gotten were in Eastern Europe, where they don't give a rat's ass about tourists...

[QUOTE=Dickhead]Iranians (Persians) are not Arabs. Turks aren't Arabs either.[/QUOTE]

No, but Arabs sometimes eat at Iranian restaurants. Turks sometimes do too.

You think it sucks having to explain to an American (I guess that's where he's from) that Persians are not Arabs, try explaining to Russians that Americans are not Turks :)

[QUOTE=Street Sleuth]As for being restricted entrance to a club in Pattaya - I'd be surprised if it happened ...[/QUOTE]

It hasn't happened yet, though I have gotten some nasty looks from some Thais who I assume might think I'm Arab, but I've certainly heard that it happens.

[QUOTE=Horatio]twice divorced,

I enjoyed your report.[/QUOTE]

Thank you, and there's more to come.

January 24th
It was a real slow day today. I was feeling a bit tired and run down, and was starting to feel like I might be coming down with a cold so, with the exception of running out to Tuk.com for a new charger for a new phone I got, I hung out at the hotel all day. Feeling tired but a little guilty for not catching up with a BM on my first couple of days I texted him sometime in the afternoon and let him know I’d be available that evening if he’d like to get together. He replied that there was going to be a party at Catz later that night and I let him know I’d see him then. It wouldn’t hurt to have a couple of beers and exchange some pleasantries, and retire to the room for a good nights rest.
My intentions were to lie down for a nap about 5 pm and catch a bit of sleep for the evenings’ festivities. Unfortunately, it was at this point that I needed to go to Tuk.com as when I retired to my room I decided to charge my cell and, not thinking, plugged it directly into the 240v outlet and fried the damned thing. Luckily it was only the charger damaged and not the cell.
I was aware that Tuk.com was somewhere on South Pattaya Rd., though I wasn’t exactly sure where. I did recall, however, that some time ago someone had posted a picture of it showing its location at what appeared to me to be a fairly busy intersection. Well, it’s not. I had traveled so far down South Pattaya Rd that I no longer saw any falang around and decided that it might be a good idea to turn around. Luckily, in doing so, I finally ran across Tuk.com. What I had always thought was a fairly busy intersection turned out to be about the size of an alley. Well, at least I’m accumulating many a memory for when I get too old to even remember.
I returned to my hotel and lied down and, after about 30 minutes, I realized that I was probably not going to get to sleep for some time and my concern with that was that I’d probably end up oversleeping and miss another chance to meet up with the BM later that evening. So, I decided to get up and order some dinner through WOW, (what a great service) and, later, fight off sleep as best as I could.
After having dinner I sat around shooting the shit with some of the hotel guests when one of them mentioned something about taking Vitamin B shots. I asked him what the purpose was and he mentioned that it helps to provide energy and alertness. Hell, I was tired and needed a boost so I decided to run across the street to the pharmacy and inquire about it. Christ, you would have thought I asked for some crack! The woman at the counter started grilling me about why I wanted it (to energize myself), when it was I last had the shot (never), and how I heard about it (from my friends across the street). I finally went to a back room and, for 200 baht (though she originally quoted me 150), took the needle in the ass.
I returned to the hotel and, surprisingly, after about 45 minutes I actually started feeling a bit perkier. At this point I went to my room and showered, got dressed, and texted the BM to tell him I was on my way. He replied that he was presently at Babydolls and we would meet at Catz. He was to be wearing a blue shirt and with a girl in tow. I arrived at Catz, took a seat, and waited for him to arrive. As I sipped my beer I looked around and saw someone with a darker blue shirt, and another guy in a really light blue shirt and wondered if either of the gentlemen was him, but assumed that he was still in Babydolls so I waited. After about 10 minutes a fella walked in with a light blue shirt on, along with a young lady, so I waited a couple minutes and walked over to introduce myself. I approached him with my hand outstretched and said “Is your name ****”. He said yes, and I told him it was good to meet him. He looked a bit puzzled and asked if he knew me from somewhere. I said possibly from ****, but he said he’d never been there. I said :Well no problem, but it was a good thing you texted me about wearing your blue shirt”. He said “I don’t know what you’re talking about, mate”. It was then I realized that I had the wrong person. Light blue shirt, same name, but wrong guy. Another Twilight Zone moment.
I decided to pay bar and stop in at FLB

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and figured **** would be in Catz when I returned. FLB was a bit slow but I had a couple of beers and played the dice game, which I’m really becoming to enjoy playing. I asked about Martin so I could introduce myself and say hell but was told he was out at the moment. I payed my tab and headed back over to Catz.
While walking over to Catz I texted BM **** and he said that he was there and was sitting in the back. Arriving I headed to the rear of the place and asked if anyone knew someone by the name of ****, and was told that he was behind me. I turned and introduced myself and got a blank stare in return. I apologized and was told that there was another customer sitting at the next table over whose name was also ****. So, I ask him if his name was **** and he said yes, to which I replied “my name is ****. Nice to meet you, he said. BINGO!!!! I told him, shit, you’re one of the guys who was sitting here earlier when I first walked in. I just assumed he wasn’t going to be here when I arrived.
Some pic’s in Catz
To make a long story short, we spent the next couple of hours or so sharing several drinks and chatting it up. I was introduced to the owner of Catz, Robert (a real character and a hell of a nice guy) as well as Adam from Cherry Bar who actually came over and introduced himself to me. Another pleasant guy as well. By the end of the evening I was feeling pretty good and, although I hadn’t intended to stay out this long and drink so much, much less BF, I ended up with a really nice looking dancer who Robert recommended and, damn, was he right.
The unlucky lady
Although I normally don’t do LT, I had a feeling I was going to need to spend a bit of time with this one. I don’t recall her name, but, I’ll be back. In fact, I was a bit surprised that Catz had quite a few TG’s who were quite my type as far as body styles. So, did you hear that, Robert? I’ll be back.


P.S. Sorry, guys. I attempted to post some photos along with this report but, for some reason it would allow me to only post one within the text of the report. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.

Have fun with this one gents (if you like)!

Next month a few buddies and I are heading to the LOS for some much needed R&R. A few of us have been before, some of us haven't. I have, and have read this forum thoroughly over the years, so I know all the basic ropes. Here's my info/idea request:

If you have a budget of say USD 5000 to 10,000 for a couple good nights out (5 people) in BKK and/or Pattaya, and were looking to create a "once in a lifetime" type experience (s), how would you spend it?

Feel free to think way out of the box. Also doesn't entirely need to involve sex (though doesn't need to exclude it either), nor does the idea need to spend the entire budget. I'm looking more for creativity and memorability here.

I'll report back on what we ended up doing, how it went, and what other ideas I got from this.

Thanks in advance!

-B-

How long will you be there for? And is this $5-$10k just what your spending, or all of you combined? I am thinking if I spent $5K-$10k... I might not ever be the same again... :) M&M