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You're such a hypocrite. So it's ok for you to complain about the wifi, complain about how hard it is to meet girls, complain they should have pool tables. But when others say they were served raw chicken in a chicken dish you accuse them of lying or something? What you think bolding your words your food was perfect should discredit what others have said? Let me tell you, I was with the OP that night he was served the raw chicken so I saw it with my own two eyes and I know it ain't no lie. There is no intention of smearing, I have said what I've had to say about the place, and you know what? I

Thanks for the tip, I'll keep that in mind.

I've had no experience with seafood prices in Thailand, that's why I'm asking. I said I eat a lot of seafood in the USA, and IMO the Thai food is better in the USA as well, at least where I'm from where we have a Thai community.

No I won't be on my deathbed thinking about that, I eat lobster and crab and all kinds of high end seafood all the time in the US. Truth be told the food and seafood in Thailand is pretty weak when compared to what I eat at home. Even the Thai food is better here. I live in the SF Bay Area and we have some of the best cuisine in the world, so it's not like I feel left out not ordering the lobster/shrimp. I'm just wondering if they were trying to rip me off, and I'm sure as hell not a Cheap Charlie if that's what's you're implying.

So on my recent trip I ate at some seafood place on Walking St. on Valentines Day. I think it was called Kiss, but not sure. They have a lot of outdoor seating right by the water and there's a circular water fountain inside with lots of lobsters in it. So I inquired about a plate of large prawns, about 5-6 on the plate from what the picture showed on the menu. Waitress tells me it's 1800 baht. I'm thinking that's $60 USD! Wow! That's pretty expensive I thought and also thought maybe I was being quoted the rich farang price. Then I inquired about the lobster and it's 3000 baht. That's $100 USD.

I don't really see what's the big deal about Pattaya as a vacation spot for families. There are much nicer places in the world, better beaches elsewhere. Pattaya is for sex, and should stay that way.

I don't understand this part. Bath? Who the hell takes a bath? Why did you care if there was a bathtub or not? Massage? You were there for a massage? Why would you suggest the girl go back to your hotel with you and your friend when you were already there at her place? So were your clothes out of your sight at any time? This is one thing I always have on the back of my head when I go to a ST place like Soi 6 where sometimes the shower is down the hallway and I have to leave my clothes, haven't had anything happen yet though, but I feel uneasy about leaving my clothes out of sight. That is

Motobike taxis are generally pretty safe IMO. You have to remember it's not just your life they have in their hands its their own as well. I doubt they enjoy risking their own lives. Just watch out at night time for those that might be drunk, shouldn't happen much but did happen to me once and I'm glad I got to my destination in one piece. I always rent my own bikes and don't use them much unless I have to.

Not sure if the whole thing was about saving face, more like she just wanted more baht out of you. If you know the going price on things then you're ahead. I don't like getting ripped off either, and I will bargain any chance I get. Some Thais feel like we're obligated to pay them a handsome price for anything they're selling. That's what gets on my nerves.

What I don't get is why these guys always like to take one 'lady' amongst them. What do they high five while getting their cocks sucked or what?

Those selling flowers on Walking Street. Every single night they were out there one every 2 feet and I just so happen to always be walking with my TG so of course they're always sticking the flowers in my face. Everywhere I turn, it's flowers in my face. I went from being nice and smiling and saying No Thanks to ignoring them, and then to fucking with them pretending I don't understand what they were selling. Then just went back to ignoring. They hate that. The Thais that are always trying to take your picture on Walking St. Same as the flower sellers, they are everywhere. God Fucking Dam

Yes I've had the money exchangers try to cheat me several times. And no, they won't even apologize when you catch them. They know they got caught stealing. I think they will usually try to pull this stunt when you're changing a lot of money and expect back a fistful of 1000baht notes. Shortchanging you one of those notes happens often. I always, always always always count the money right there in front of them, and I'll do it slowly too to make sure I get it right. I could give a flying fuck if anyone is behind me, haven't had anyone tell me to hurry up before, but if they did I'd tell them

I must say I had some really good fired chicken at one of the foodstands while waiting for my teelack to get her face done in salon. It was so good that the next night I went back for more but it was too late they had gone home.

Most wifi routers can have their passwords easily cracked. So if a hacker really wants to steal your banking info while you're on a hotel wifi then he will. There are ways to lock down and secure your computer, but even those can be cracked by your serious hacker. But I really wouldn't worry about it too much, just don't do banking in a Internet Cafe.

Makes me feel like a chump. That's why I ride a motobike. I'd rather take motobike taxi than have to transfer 2 or 3 baht buses to get to where you're going.

It's probably because of the baht buses existence that the motobike taxi guys can't gouge too much on the price of a ride. Personally I prefer to just rent a bike myself and take myself wherever I wish to go. No need to get off anywhere to transfer. As for passing the baht buses on a motobike, it's a give and go relationship. sometimes they're able to pin you in with another car's bumper and you just have to wait, and sometimes you have plenty of room to squeeze through.

For Internet Banking, you're safer using your own laptop over a wifi connection than a Internet Cafe. At least you can verify that your computer doesn't have a keylogger (records your keystrokes) installed. Most banks have very secure sites to do banking on.

To be fair, shitty service staff is not just at Pattaya Beer Garden. It's all over Thailand. Some of the stupid things they do really amaze me. I'm not talking about shakes anymore. We seem to be divided on that. I ate at Gooses with a TG and ordered a chicken cream soup with my meal. Instead of bringing me chicken cream soup, they bring me french onion soup. And they tell me they wrote it down wrong and would I just like the french onion soup instead. I suppose they didn't think that maybe I wouldn't like french onion soup and would actually say no? That is exactly what I tell them. I don't

If you're worried about all the travel between RG and your ST's, then consider renting a motobike. Don't have to worry about baht bus taxis. I personally found RG to be a little out there, although it is close to Walking ST. It's a nice hotel, and good value for the money. But it does depend on what you like to do and where you like to go. I stayed at View Talay 6 recently and loved the location. Beach Rd, 2nd Road, Pattaya Klang all right there to get me anywhere fast on a motobike.

That's because you gotta order the strawberry! :lol

No I'm not kidding. Actually I've had the excess of a shake given to me many times in bars around the world. While I do not expect it or even think about it, I found it a little insulting that the Thai staff at PBG gave it to another staff right in front of me, they tried to do it without me seeing but I did see it, and they sat a table near me. It's not a big deal to me, just that the gesture was not a positive one. When wait staff does things to irritate customers, the customer has all sorts of thoughts run through their minds. Like, 1.) Do they think I'm stupid and should put up with it? 2.

Hey all, I actually didn't use the lounges when I got to the airport. But ended up having a TG who I spent about 8-9 nights with go with me to the airport to send me off. After I checked in we went to a little Thai food place to sit and have some drinks. But good to hear some of the suggestions, I will try them if I need to my next trip.

Some of them were really acting up in Ibar about 5 nights ago. They may or may not have been drunk but sure were loud, and that's pretty hard to do with the loud music in Ibar. Two of them tried to steal my girl away unsuccessfully, my girl was smart enough to stay with me than risk getting gang banged by the horny bastards who probably weren't going to pay anyways.

Just one more thing out of me about Beer Garden. One night last week I went to eat with a TG, and I ordered one of those strawberry shakes. Now I'm not sure what the custom is in Thailand with the extra shake they usually put into the shaker or another glass, but I would think they would give it to the customer. Now on this night, several wait staff were sitting around perhaps on their break at a table not far from mine and diagonally across. One of the wait staff brings a glass of strawberry shake that was perhaps halfway full to the wait staff table and gives it to her buddies. Then she goes

Yea its getting really hit or miss at the Beer Garden lately. Sometimes the food comes fairly quick and sometimes you wait an hour. They really need to shape that kitchen up.