Pattaya Reports

[Explorer8939]

If you do not mind me asking, what led to detention? And in hindsight, is there anything you could have done to avoid it?

A situation that won't be repeated.

The takeaway is: if you carry your passport or copy, and are detained, you will have a police record.

I should note that about 30 bargirls were detained with us, and many of them ended up in my condo rotation, we sort of bonded.

[Mr Enternational]

Meanwhile, new patrons come in and specs lady goes to them and my plan of getting a BJ from her fails.

You snooze, you lose. Why were you not upfront to begin with? What were you pussyfooting around for?

[Rajnath]

I was detained by the police with some other guys, driven to the soi 9 police station

If you do not mind me asking, what led to detention? And in hindsight, is there anything you could have done to avoid it?

[JizzyB]

Went to Bada Bing one afternoon to see what's on offer. One tall and fair girl with golden hair comes and asks what would I like to have. I order non-alcoholic drink and scan the environment. There was only one old patron sitting at the end of the bar table with 2 chicks, out of which one was eyeing me constantly. The lady manager asked if I'd like a lady to accompany me, I said in sometime while I cool down. After couple of minutes, an old lady with baby face comes to me and asks for a lady drink, I try to ignore but she's kind of pushy. I get her a drink and tell her to shoo off and she goes back to playing pool. I see one lady in specs with nice overflowing racks in bikini, not a looker with braces and I ask the lady manager to call her to me. She comes and sits besides me and starts hanky panky and asks for a lady drink for herself and I oblige. I feel and grope her everywhere and she asks if I can play pool with her. We go to the pool table and other old lady also joins us. Meanwhile, new patrons come in and specs lady goes to them and my plan of getting a BJ from her fails. I pay and leave and come next day again just to find out that it was her day off.

-JizzyB.

[JizzyB]

Unfortunately, it is true. Unregistered guests are charged 1000 baht per night. No way to bypass it. Anyway, its a sunk cost for you.

Made the mistake of making a non-refundable booking at this hotel for my upcoming trip. After booking, I read few recent reviews of the hotel and they mention its NOT guest friendly and charges 1000 baht per guest, even if the room is booked for 2 people. I intend to bring 2-3 girls per day so I am looking at 7000-8000 baht in charges!

Has anyone who has stayed here before confirm if it's true? Any way to bypass the reception to take them directly to the room?

Fortunately I booked only 3 nights here, with remaining days in confirmed guest friendly hotels but I don't want to waste these 3 days too. Should I book some cheap hotel for the ST business and just sleep at the Mytt?

[Ulalaulala123]

Made the mistake of making a non-refundable booking at this hotel for my upcoming trip. After booking, I read few recent reviews of the hotel and they mention its NOT guest friendly and charges 1000 baht per guest, even if the room is booked for 2 people. I intend to bring 2-3 girls per day so I am looking at 7000-8000 baht in charges!

Has anyone who has stayed here before confirm if it's true? Any way to bypass the reception to take them directly to the room?

Fortunately I booked only 3 nights here, with remaining days in confirmed guest friendly hotels but I don't want to waste these 3 days too. Should I book some cheap hotel for the ST business and just sleep at the Mytt?

[Explorer8939]

I always carry a photocopy of my passport in my wallet when traveling. The copy seems to satisfy most requirements for identification I have encountered, while keeping the actual passport safe at the hotel.

I was the exception to the rule.

I was detained by the police with some other guys, driven to the soi 9 police station, and sat there for some time as things were sorted out. I told them that my passport was at home, they were too busy dealing with other stuff before there was a reaction. Finally, they drove me home to fetch my passport. Just when I arrived, word came through that one of the wealthy detainees arranged some tea money, so the police lost interest in me.

If I had presented my passport, or a copy, early on, the Pattaya police would have a record of me, which I prefer they don't.

[NewbieCB]

I will be waiting for your trip report as Jomtien is on my to do list.

Please do share more intel about the Rompho complex. I have heard most women there are quite old. I am not specifically fishing for 20 year olds but as a young man myself, ladies older than 30-35 are not my thing.

Absolutely, will do.

Statistically, the number of 35+ are higher in Rompho than the main town but there still are younger girls. For me the experience matters more than some 30 min encounter with some youngin' in Soi 6. There's tons of bars in the complex as well. I'd say most of my nights in Rompho were pretty damn good.

If you want a higher selection of the youngish ones in Jomtien, then GCs (gentlemen's clubs) are a good bet. I've visited most of them and I had a pretty chill time.

[Banana Boi]

Just a PSA for those in town. No booze for 24 hours for Pattaya mayoral election. Starts Saturday June 27 at 6 pm until Sunday June 28 at 6 pm.

Line up your favorite gogo girl now. You usually find deals on days like this when they have no where to work. At a minimum no barfine.

[ZofoMofo]

Good to know about needing passport. I'll just use ATM's as I will keep PP locked in safe at all times. And ATM are better exchange rates. Thanks.

I always carry a photocopy of my passport in my wallet when traveling. The copy seems to satisfy most requirements for identification I have encountered, while keeping the actual passport safe at the hotel.

[Safado70]

Thanks to the seniors and 'very seniors' for their response; few of them good and some are point-less and they want to show they are experts.

So far I am getting girls from TF App only, initially I paid 1500 each to a couple of girls. Later stopped asking them for ST, but for '2 hours'. Preferred to hire those girls not specifying the amount in chat and paying them in an envelop TBH 1500 - 2000 based on their looks, age and service levels. Hope this info will help first-time visitors, instead of getting insults from 'very senior mongers'.

Did calling the girls for two hours instead of ST make any difference at the end? Like, did you manage to get 2 pops? In my experience, they all leave pretty soon after I pop once.

[SubCmdr]

I have heard the bars ask for an insane barfine accompanied by an insane number of lady drinks for anything apart from onsite ST.

I don't know. I have never been asked for a insane bar fine nor have I ever had a girl want a minimum number of lady drinks. Of course your definition of a insane when it comes to money depends upon your budget and personal preferences.

How much do you typically pay for LT at Soi 6?

Remember the bars on Soi 6 are open from 1000 - 0400. Bar Fines range accordingly during those times. I've never bar fined a girl on Soi 6 before 0000. I've never paid more than 1200 THB for a Bar Fine. I've never paid more than 3000 THB for Long Time.

Soi 6 is not the least expensive option for hiring a prostitute. But I cannot beat Soi 6 for the ambiance and action it provides. Entertainment has a price. Posting up in the bar where my favorite bar girl works until is closes. Watching the ebb and flow on the The 6 is not cheap, but it's priceless for me.

There is simply no place like it in all of Pattaya!

[Mr Enternational]

Good to know weed shops are around.

Yes, but 99% of them are tourist ripoff places. You want to go to GreenSpace, which is a wholesaler. There are several around town. Every other shop will get you for at least 10 times the price.

[Mr Enternational]

The usual withdrawal limit is 30 k. Your home bank may have limits on withdrawals,

I think only Krung Sri (yellow) and TMB (blue, red, white) have 30,000 withdrawal limits and the rest have 20,000. I bank with Kasikorn (green) and always go to the Krung Sri or TMB machines to get 30,000 then deposit it into my bank. You can always call your home bank and get them to adjust your daily withdrawal limit. I have done it before when making large purchases.

[PgReal]

I'll be going in August. Any help much appreciated.

Passport. I intend to keep Passport book locked in hotel safe the entire time. Not worth the risk of losing by carrying.

Are there any scenarios where I'll need an official ID out own the prowl? If I want to book a cheap hotel somewhere for a few hours to knock off a piece of pussy will they need a passport to book me?

If I mind my own business and stay out of trouble any reason for police to ask for ID?

Cash. How easy is it to find legit ATM's? I've gotten ripped off by small ATMs so prefer ones in bank lobby. Easy to find? If I want to pull out say 15 k baht can I or do they limit amounts for a single withdrawal. Should I bring a lot of baht with me by buying at a NY bank?

Beach resort. I'm a big beach person and think of finding a nice resort on the beach to hang out at beach in the daytime. Not worried about cost.

What is the quality of the beach? Nice blue water with no rocks and easy waves? I spent many winters in Waikiki so I'm used to nice beaches.

Exchange rates will always be better in Thailand itself than back in your own Country. I've stopped getting Baht altogether until after I've arrived. Have saved close to 10% sometimes.