Good Times But Slow, here in Pattaya
[QUOTE=Monopoly;1445192]There seem to be many negative reports about Pattaya lately. Is it really that bad? Still worth visiting?[/QUOTE]Pattaya is always worth the visit, in my estimation, but it definitely goes through its shifts and changes. Right now it is low season, the weather sucks, Beach road is torn to shreds with the renovation project, and there is general sense of local people needing more money than they are getting from the pockets of the visiting Farang. Also, I'm seeing the cycle of change happening with some of the regular places I visit, in that some girls are moving on to other things (read: lesser-paying jobs) , and being replaced by new, fresher, and skinnier girls. The Thai lady you paid 2, 500 TBH for short time from that fancy Go Go can now be found asking for 1000 or less, now she is working at a Beer Bar. Same pussy, but in a more jaded girl. Case in point, last night. In returning along Beach Road I bumped into two girls that I had, last year, taken out of a Go Go for a three way, at a total cost of 5, 000 THB + lady drinks. Last night, on Coconut Bar at 11 pm on a Friday night, they both agreed to back with me for 1000 THB apiece, overnight. Such is the Circle Of Life, here in Pattaya.
There are still beautiful girls here, but you have to look around. There are also many who have done the Pattaya-Isaan back-and-forth journey several times, and are deeply disappointed they have not yet lined up one or two sponsors, or are just plain bored with the whole P4P scene. You can understand why, when fresh stock pours in annually from Isaan: young and hot girls who get all the attention, and leaving just scraps for their seasoned older sisters and cousins. Additionally, I suspect the world economic situation is affecting the overall flow of THB into Pattaya, with people watching their budget more closely.
I'm now thinking about heading over to explore some other places, and reduce time spent in Pattaya. But still, if convenience is what you want, and hunting is your game, Pattaya is still #2 on the P4P scene. Now, if only I can find the place that is #1, I'll be off there. I suspect that Bangkok may be that place, but be prepared to pay much, much more than right here.
- Gunga