Pattaya Reports

[SubCmdr]

Hello, everyone! I'm thrilled to be visiting Pattaya for the first time. I've gone through some of the previous posts here, and they've been super helpful, but I still feel a bit lost about where the absolute must-visit spots are.

Up to you. Your favorites may not be my favorites. Without knowing what it is you like and are looking for it is impossible for anyone to tell you anything that you cannot find trough an internet search.

I like the following: Windmill, Kink, Lips Lounge, Club Excite, Kings Club, Maggie Mays, Club Fate, Cat House, Heaven's Above, Vixen Club, The Princesses standing under the coconut trees, naughty massage, 808, Flex, Myth, Insomnia. And I did not even name the 6 Gentlemans Clubs I like in Jomtien / Pratamnak.

I'the love some recommendations for hidden gems and any can't-miss experiences you think a first-timer would enjoy. Thanks in advance for your tips and looking forward to exploring this vibrant city!

Only use Thai Friendly when you are feeling lazy. Get out and explore the Pattaya. Stay focused on deal not the girls. Your wallet is handsome. She loves your wallet (but only if you are spending it on her). I do not recommend sponsorship unless you know what the deal is (open relationship).

[Exoticspirit]

On Bolt Home screen on App, hit the "Hamburger Button" on the top left, hit "Payment", then "+ Add debit / credit card".

Thanks, I finally got it. I was looking at the wrong place, ie. , among the links at the bottom.

[Banana Boi]

Once credit card info is embedded in Grab, it is much the same as with Uber so that each ride I take will simply be charged to my credit card (and the drivers will be aware of that)? How do we do the same on Bolt if there isn't any credit card option visible in their app?

On Bolt Home screen on App, hit the "Hamburger Button" on the top left, hit "Payment", then "+ Add debit / credit card".

[Werqweq]

I hope to be using Grab (and maybe Bolt) during my upcoming trip to Pattaya and Bangkok (as well Grab in Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia). I had previously used Uber without much issues in my trips to Colombia and Panama which I enjoyed because I didn't have to fiddle around with cash since my credit card is applied. I put in my credit card info in the Grab app but could not find any option to do the same in the Bolt app.

Look again. All my bolt rides are charged to my credit card automatically.

[Exoticspirit]

I hope to be using Grab (and maybe Bolt) during my upcoming trip to Pattaya and Bangkok (as well Grab in Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia). I had previously used Uber without much issues in my trips to Colombia and Panama which I enjoyed because I didn't have to fiddle around with cash since my credit card is applied. I put in my credit card info in the Grab app but could not find any option to do the same in the Bolt app.

Once credit card info is embedded in Grab, it is much the same as with Uber so that each ride I take will simply be charged to my credit card (and the drivers will be aware of that)? How do we do the same on Bolt if there isn't any credit card option visible in their app?

[Explorer8939]

Hello, everyone! I'm thrilled to be visiting Pattaya for the first time. I've gone through some of the previous posts here, and they've been super helpful, but I still feel a bit lost about where the absolute must-visit spots are. I'the love some recommendations for hidden gems and any can't-miss experiences you think a first-timer would enjoy. Thanks in advance for your tips and looking forward to exploring this vibrant city!

Take a walk down Soi Chaiyapoon. Some of the bars have doors (they are Gentlemen's clubs). Plenty of fun inside.

Remember: don't fall for one bar girl, you will miss most of the fun.

[Mr Enternational]

So the minimum wage is supposed to go up to 400 baht / day in January, but businesses say they can not afford to pay each employee an additional 73 baht per day.

"Business groups have spoken out against the planned increase and say a nationwide flat rate is impractical given the differences in economic conditions in different provinces.

Mr Phiphat said earlier that studies had shown the change would result in employers paying about 73 baht more per employee on a daily basis."

Meanwhile, in Pattaya.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business...w-year-present

[Downandup]

I have been to Devils den well before Covid and it was a great experience to have you get picked up in a limo with two girls on your way to Pattaya to Bangkok. There was some mention elsewhere that they were trying to re-open it? Any Intel on if it is actually open now. Heading back to Pattaya in January for a party and want to arrange the limo ride. Anyone aware if anything similar to Devil's den exists in BKK / Pattaya area?

Devil's Den is long closed and probably for good, based on the lack of news. It was forced to close due to Covid, then the landlord refused to extend the lease as LK Metro was getting so popular and then the owner had a very serious medical emergency. More than a year ago, he reappeared for a bit and was negotiating for a lease at a new location. That did not work out and after that, little more was heard again.

[Bunky]

Thrilled to be visiting Pattaya for the first time. Still feel a bit lost about where the absolute must-visit spots are.

1. Walking Street go-go bars.

2. Soi 6 bars.

3. Soi LK Metro go go bars.

4. Beer bars in Treetown and/or Soi Myth Night.

Book lodging within 1,000 meters of Central Mall. You'll be able to walk almost everywhere. Baht buses will be close at hand.

Bunky

[Banana Boi]

I'the love some recommendations for hidden gems and any can't-miss experiences you think a first-timer would enjoy.

Depends what your budget is.

1. Walking Street gogo bars.
2. LK Metro gogo bars.
3. soapies.
4. open air bars all around the city.
5. G Clubs like Kinnaree and Passion.
6. BJ bars like Maggie May and many others.
7. countless massage places.
8. Treetown and that other bar plaza nearby (the old Made in Thailand).
9. Soi 25 bars.
10. I see you may be Indian so all the Indian bars on Walking Street.
11. Beach Road FL.
12. Discos like Hollywood, 808, Candy Shop Insomnia / iBar etc.
13. Soi 6
14. Soi 7/8 bars

There are way more options in Pattaya but you said you've already read the forum. I only mentioned the popular stuff. Didn't mention karaoke, Thai bars, etc.

My advice to you and other newbies is to pick some posters you feel know what they're talking about and provide information. Then do a search for their posts and read their posts only. Wil save you guys a ton of time.

[KrisMonger]

I have been to Devils den well before Covid and it was a great experience to have you get picked up in a limo with two girls on your way to Pattaya to Bangkok. There was some mention elsewhere that they were trying to re-open it? Any Intel on if it is actually open now. Heading back to Pattaya in January for a party and want to arrange the limo ride. Anyone aware if anything similar to Devil's den exists in BKK / Pattaya area?

[AlgoCreeper4]

Staying at Siam Siam was my favorite so far out of hard rock and discovery beach- ik ik -that's for the hotel thread!! But it brings me to my point-walking down 3rd road I kept noticing very attractive massage ladies I'm sad I didn't have more time to explore this street. My last night in Pattaya I noticed many more ladies in the bar, I asked if if was because of the weekend and she said no it's because they're stocking up on girls because high season is beginning. October was much nicer than when I visited in March- now I have the long slug through the year to save and blow all my cash again next fall.

[Buffy333]

Hello, everyone! I'm thrilled to be visiting Pattaya for the first time. I've gone through some of the previous posts here, and they've been super helpful, but I still feel a bit lost about where the absolute must-visit spots are. I'the love some recommendations for hidden gems and any can't-miss experiences you think a first-timer would enjoy. Thanks in advance for your tips and looking forward to exploring this vibrant city!

[Paolo99]

Had a look at soi 6 around 10 h30 last night, the place looked like a circus show, the winner of all being the Panda bar, still recycling their halloween outfits with their stereo system at the max outside of the bar. The 2 Koreans clown streamers were there too at that time. I was surprised to see the soi was still very packed even at that time. It reminded me of Bui Vien in HCMC. It seems some bars are even closing at 3 o'clock now around the Beach side.

I spotted a girl I saw earlier on a YouTube video in another bar and found out she looks quite good in real life too. The face she made when I came to her, the poor girl looked terrorized. She brought my order at my table and went straight to the front of the bar and sat with her friends. Funny thing is I could see her trying to get guys in (not even a single one cared about her by the way), there was the usual Asian Young dude but even the old Chinese guys who look like they are stinking tobacco from every part of their body, with their old styled clothes on. That's the moment you realise despite your efforts to smell good, dress well and try to keep a healthy life, you look even shittier than these guys to these girls eyes. It was a bit annoying but not that much, because I was mostly taking shelter from the rain, and could at least see that that bar had absolutely zero other girls I could be interrested in (Where angels Play).

[Banana Boi]

TiddiesMatter.

Welcome to ISG Raj/Danny/UAM, etc.