Thats it.
Both times I was there the selection was fantastic. Would like to find a a place in Bangkok with the same quality of girls.
Thank you.
[QUOTE=David 2]It's called Sabai Room Body Massage[/QUOTE]
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Thats it.
Both times I was there the selection was fantastic. Would like to find a a place in Bangkok with the same quality of girls.
Thank you.
[QUOTE=David 2]It's called Sabai Room Body Massage[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=GreenBud]7-11s stopped alcohol sales, and most bars were closed this past Monday and Tuesday due to the Buddhist holiday.
WTF! I wished I would have known about it. Then I would have altered my travel plans. What other holidays do they do that? It would be nice to have a fact sheet to warn people.
.[/QUOTE]
New Years’ Eve
The day before the Western New Year day is always marked a national holiday.
Thursday, 31 December 2009
New Year’s Day
The beginning of the western New Year is a national holiday in Thailand, one of three “new year” holidays celebrated every year.
Friday, 1 January 2010
Chinese New Year
The beginning of the Chinese lunar year is celebrated in the Chinatowns of every city throughout Thailand. Some businesses close for the day, but it is not a national holiday.
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Makha Bucha
Makha Bucha celebrates the Buddha’s first sermon in to his disciples.
Sunday, 28 February 2010
Monday, 1 March 2010 (substitution)
Chakri Day
Chakri Day commemorates the founding of the current dynasty by its first king, Rama I.
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Songkran
Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year, generally celebrated as a water festival. Be prepared to get wet all over as revelers abound, ready to soak you as a form of celebrating this season!
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Thailand Labor Day
International Labor Day is also celebrated as a national holiday, even though there isn’t much ado about it. Some businesses may be closed.
Saturday, 1 May 2010
Monday, 1 May 2010 (substitution)
Coronation Day
Celebrates the day when the current king Rama IX was crowned in 1949.
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
An ancient royal rite held in Thailand to mark the traditional beginning of the rice-growing season
Sunday, 9 May 2010
Visakha Bucha / Vesak Day
The holiest Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment and entry into nirvana of the Buddha.
Friday, 28 May 2010
Asalha Puja Day
Commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon in the Deer Park in Benares and the founding of the Buddhist sangha.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Buddhist Lent Day (Wan Khao Phansa)
This day marks the beginning of the Buddhist ‘lent’ period, a time when monks are supposed to retreat to their temples while new life springs forth.
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
H.M. The Queen’s Birthday
Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday is a national holiday, also serving as the country’s Mothers’ Day as well.
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
Celebration of the death anniversary of Thailand’s one of the most revered kings, Rama V.
Saturday, 23 October 2010
Monday, 25 October 2010 (Substitude)
End of Buddhist Lent Day (Wan Awk Phansa)
This day marks the end of the Buddhist ‘lent’ period or the Rains Retreat.
Friday, 22 October 2010
Thod Kathin
Presentation of Monk’s Robes after Rains Retreat.
Saturday, 23 October 2010
Loy Kratong
While it is not marked a national holiday, it is an evening when Thais pay respect to the goddess of the waters by floating candlelit offerings on any and all waterways around the kingdom.
Saturday, 20 November 2010
H.M. The King’s Birthday
His Majesty the King’s birthday is celebrated throughout the country and also
Sunday, 5 December 2010
Monday, 6 December 2010 (Substitution)
Thai Constitution Day
Celebrates the date in 1932 when the country was granted its first constitution.
Friday, 10 December 2010
New Years’ Eve
The day before the Western New Year day is always marked a national holiday.
Friday, 31 December 2010
There is your list :)
You will find that the bars in tourist areas do not close on all holidays, but you when you get into the rural areas, they shut down tight, and all the employees go home for the holiday.
The govenment imposes some stiff fines if you do not observe the holidays.
Quote Originally Posted by GreenBud
7-11s stopped alcohol sales, and most bars were closed this past Monday and Tuesday due to the Buddhist holiday.
WTF! I wished I would have known about it. Then I would have altered my travel plans. What other holidays do they do that? It would be nice to have a fact sheet to warn people. Quote
I feel your pain Green Bud. Recently came back from a trip to Medellin where they were holding national elections and stopped alcohol sales from Friday evening through Monday morning. Not a real fun time with no alcohol! Even the casinos couldn't serve.
[QUOTE=Nixonbd]WTF! I wished I would have known about it. Then I would have altered my travel plans. What other holidays do they do that? It would be nice to have a fact sheet to warn people.[/QUOTE]It happend fairly frequently. Some bars and shops still serve. Ask a local.
Normally there is a notice posted at places that sell alcohol which will give you a day or two notice. [u]BUT READ THE NOTICE CAREFULLY[/u]. One time I mis-read the date/time indicated and had to muddle thru on what I already had, which was half my daily ration... :(
SunLover
Lord Farquard
Great thanks for a VERY informative post! I'm pleased that my November trip won't be impacted. The death of the Princess a couple of years ago did put a temporary damper on my initial trip to Bangkok.
I'll be in Pattaya Oct 9-15th staying at the Dynasty Inn on Soi 13.
1. Where's the best (pricewise and qualitywise) place nearby to buy cialis or apcialis and how much can I expect to pay?
2. Is the apcialis generally as good a quality stuff (works the same, etc.) as cialis!!
If anyone is interested in hanging out and hitting some gogos or beer bars or just have a drink,let me know.
[QUOTE=Lord Farquard]There is your list[/QUOTE]Good list, though add election days, which can happen any time.
The real problem is that even the bars themselves often don't know in advance on which days they'll have to shut down. Policy is inconsistent from place to place and year to year. Sometimes bars are open as normal. Or they're open but you have to drink your beer out of a coffee cup. Or they're closed up tight. Or the bars are closed but the soapies are open, and so on. So it's best to prepare for the worst and have a backup plan in place. Or else, if you live here, just take a well deserved break.
[QUOTE=Nixonbd]Quote Originally Posted by GreenBud
7-11s stopped alcohol sales, and most bars were closed this past Monday and Tuesday due to the Buddhist holiday.
WTF! I wished I would have known about it. Then I would have altered my travel plans. What other holidays do they do that? It would be nice to have a fact sheet to warn people. Quote
I feel your pain Green Bud. Recently came back from a trip to Medellin where they were holding national elections and stopped alcohol sales from Friday evening through Monday morning. Not a real fun time with no alcohol! Even the casinos couldn't serve.[/QUOTE]
There is also a Thread for " Thai Holidays " way down the bottom.
LBM
[QUOTE=Betong]Good list, though add election days, which can happen any time.
The real problem is that even the bars themselves often don't know in advance on which days they'll have to shut down. Policy is inconsistent from place to place and year to year. Sometimes bars are open as normal. Or they're open but you have to drink your beer out of a coffee cup. Or they're closed up tight. Or the bars are closed but the soapies are open, and so on. So it's best to prepare for the worst and have a backup plan in place. Or else, if you live here, just take a well deserved break.[/QUOTE]
What is also frustrating is that they will change their minds a day or two before and not tell anyone.
[QUOTE=LittleBigMan]There is also a Thread for " Thai Holidays " way down the bottom.
LBM[/QUOTE]
I didn't see the Thai holiday that occurred in July on that list (I think it was when Buddha gave his first sermon).
It would be nice to know which holidays they won't sell alcohol and won't open girlie bars in Bangkok and Pattaya. Do they close the alcohol sales during election? It was like that in TJ Mexico.
In Bangkok and Phuket, all the bars are open during New Year's Eve (a lot of bars give free food, but they increase the barfine by 100%).
[QUOTE=GreenBud]In Bangkok and Phuket, all the bars are open during New Year's Eve (a lot of bars give free food, but they increase the barfine by 100%).[/QUOTE]
That's why you gotta love FL's, and always have 1/2 dozen current numbers stored in the mongerfone.
Hats off to you, great bit of info.
[QUOTE=Lord Farquard]New Years’ Eve
The day before the Western New Year day is always marked a national holiday.
Thursday, 31 December 2009
New Year’s Day
The beginning of the western New Year is a national holiday in Thailand, one of three “new year” holidays celebrated every year.
Friday, 1 January 2010
Chinese New Year
The beginning of the Chinese lunar year is celebrated in the Chinatowns of every city throughout Thailand. Some businesses close for the day, but it is not a national holiday.
Sunday, 14 February 2010
Makha Bucha
Makha Bucha celebrates the Buddha’s first sermon in to his disciples.
Sunday, 28 February 2010
Monday, 1 March 2010 (substitution)
Chakri Day
Chakri Day commemorates the founding of the current dynasty by its first king, Rama I.
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Songkran
Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year, generally celebrated as a water festival. Be prepared to get wet all over as revelers abound, ready to soak you as a form of celebrating this season!
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Thailand Labor Day
International Labor Day is also celebrated as a national holiday, even though there isn’t much ado about it. Some businesses may be closed.
Saturday, 1 May 2010
Monday, 1 May 2010 (substitution)
Coronation Day
Celebrates the day when the current king Rama IX was crowned in 1949.
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
An ancient royal rite held in Thailand to mark the traditional beginning of the rice-growing season
Sunday, 9 May 2010
Visakha Bucha / Vesak Day
The holiest Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment and entry into nirvana of the Buddha.
Friday, 28 May 2010
Asalha Puja Day
Commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon in the Deer Park in Benares and the founding of the Buddhist sangha.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Buddhist Lent Day (Wan Khao Phansa)
This day marks the beginning of the Buddhist ‘lent’ period, a time when monks are supposed to retreat to their temples while new life springs forth.
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
H.M. The Queen’s Birthday
Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday is a national holiday, also serving as the country’s Mothers’ Day as well.
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
Celebration of the death anniversary of Thailand’s one of the most revered kings, Rama V.
Saturday, 23 October 2010
Monday, 25 October 2010 (Substitude)
End of Buddhist Lent Day (Wan Awk Phansa)
This day marks the end of the Buddhist ‘lent’ period or the Rains Retreat.
Friday, 22 October 2010
Thod Kathin
Presentation of Monk’s Robes after Rains Retreat.
Saturday, 23 October 2010
Loy Kratong
While it is not marked a national holiday, it is an evening when Thais pay respect to the goddess of the waters by floating candlelit offerings on any and all waterways around the kingdom.
Saturday, 20 November 2010
H.M. The King’s Birthday
His Majesty the King’s birthday is celebrated throughout the country and also
Sunday, 5 December 2010
Monday, 6 December 2010 (Substitution)
Thai Constitution Day
Celebrates the date in 1932 when the country was granted its first constitution.
Friday, 10 December 2010
New Years’ Eve
The day before the Western New Year day is always marked a national holiday.
Friday, 31 December 2010
There is your list :)
You will find that the bars in tourist areas do not close on all holidays, but you when you get into the rural areas, they shut down tight, and all the employees go home for the holiday.
The govenment imposes some stiff fines if you do not observe the holidays.[/QUOTE]
Heading to Pattaya next Thursday for a three week break and really looking forward to it. This would be my 5th or 6th trip and have only ever looked for girls along Beach Road. Have been reading the posts lately and this time will see what I can find at Walking Street. No matter what, I am sure fun will be had.
Cheers
[QUOTE=Amjeck]... It's funny because these same girls who take 500 ST on the beach try to get 1000ST when they are on walking.[/QUOTE]
It has never happened to me so far... Anyway, I seldom pay more than 500 baht for a "basic" ST session (I would pay up to 1000 baht if a few extras are on the menu, such as anal and video allowed, for instance) with a local freelancer in Pattaya, and it doesn't matter where I picked up the girl (in a disco, on Walking Street, on Beach Road, or wherever...).
A "basic" ST session with a Thai freelancer in Pattaya is usually 500 baht for me, and a "basic" LT is usually 1000 baht. It might be even less with an older girl, or a little bit more if the girl is really beautiful (600 or 700 baht ST, 1100 or 1200 baht LT). I usually add from 300 up to 500 baht to those figures if the girl provides more than the "basic" services.
When I'm in Pattaya, I don't encounter much difficulties to find 18-25 year old attractive girls that are willing to partake with me for those amounts in the evening or a bit later at night (for instance, at around 10-11pm on Beach Road, and 11pm-midnight on Walking Street). I must admit that it's a lot more difficult (to find attractive young freelance providers) though than a few years ago (especially on Beach Road in the afternoon) and that on average, the quality is lower too in these areas (and that's probably because even the ugliest girls can find foreign customers that are willing to pay the same money -- and sometimes even more -- to fuck them, so, they are proportionally more and more numerous everyday, I suppose).
[QUOTE=Nixonbd]How is the beach area for finding afternoon talent?[/QUOTE]
Not great nowadays (it is mostly the older and less attractive girls that are working there in the afternoon), alas, but one can sometimes find an attractive 18-25 year old provider in this area at that time of the day (but it is rather the exception than the general rule, then).