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The confusion has been caused by Thai Immigration themselves, who have said several different and conflicting things about this. The latest word is that it will be counted by actual days spent in Thailand. So, you will be allowed 90 days out of 180 regardless of how many times you enter. The problem here is that the new rule will not start to be enforced until January 2007, 90 days after it was introduced. Until we see how they deal with this in practice it is hard to say what exactly is going to happen. As whitespider says, a multi entry non-img o from Hull is a good option for

The Odd Couple: Take a lanky American with a pronounced drawl, add a stocky Welshman with attitude, and you have the makings of what is almost certainly the longest-running bar business partnership in Pattaya. Congratulations to Stan and Colin, the proprietors of the Cheers laid-back boozer (Pattayaland Soi 2) who celebrate 18 years in business in Fun Town in the same location, on 18 November. The bar, sans hostesses, is not the oldest on the street. It may have kicked off in 1988, but it ranks as only the fourth longest-running. The oldest bar is Sue's Place, followed by the acclaimed Mex

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Chrome Pole Round Robin: The first series of Sunday night dirty dancing contests between four of Walking Street's most closely-connectedgogos have been completed. Captain Picard, helmsman of the Living Dolls Showcase shake-rattle & roll den, spent a few weeks lolling about soaking up the sun on a Greek island or two and all those UV rays gave him an idea to run a dance contest in The Dollhouse, on Sunday night 8 October. The contestants were to be drawn from the home team as well as Club Boesche, Living Dolls Showcase and Hooty's. The idea quickly grew into a full-on series of contests

Confusion caused by the Immigration people who have said both things. As I understand it now they have settled on 90 out of 180 days in and out as often as you like. The bottom line here is that if you intend to stay for longer than 30 days you should get a tourist visa (issued by your local Thai Embassy). No 90 day restrictions and if you get a double entry you can stay for 6 months leaving the country once during that time.

Paradise by the Soi Buakhow Light: The Paradise ogling den (Soi Buakhow) finally opened its doors at the beginning of October with about 18 or so dancing damsels; not a bad effort for a new place not exactly on the beaten track. It’s at the Tuesday/Friday market end of Soi Buakhow, just around the corner from the intriguingly-named Wor Jackies. There’s nothing outstanding about the place, but if you happen to be wandering about in this part of town and feel a sudden urge to partake of a libation or two in air-conditioned comfort while perving on a few ladies in precious little attire, then it’

Well it's the second time in the last couple of days you have come across a bit arrogant. I can't be sure but I seem to remember similar cards at home for registered items, just saying to hand the card into the local Post Office without giving directions. Whatever, the point is that these little things can drive you crazy and turn you into a loud mouthed whinging expat if you are not careful. I think we all know that Thais use a different sort of logic. If you live here, get used to it because its not changing anytime soon. If you want to keep your blood pressure under control lea

You really do have an unpleasant way with words Perturbed. Please don't become one of those bitter expats I see around the place. Chill out and enjoy the good things here and deal with the bad in a pleasant manner. To get there from Sukhumvit and Pattaya Klang, head north along Sukhumvit Rd, past the lights at Pattaya Nua then turn left at the next traffic lights in Naklua. Just past the market on the left there is a bend in the road. The post office is on the left just past the bend.

Dancing for Dollars: The Dollhouse a gogo (Walking Street) is the place to be on Sunday night 8 October from about 9:00PM onwards when they hold their first dirty dancing contest since the place was taken over a few months ago. Long-timers will probably remember the early days of the den when a few similar contests were conducted, and they were well worth snaffling a seat for. Captain Picard, one of the organisers, tells me the contest will feature about 20 dancers, including chrome pole exponents from Living Dolls Showcase (Walking Street) and Club Boesche (Soi 16, Covent Garden complex) as w

I am sad to say that yes it is a scam and that by donating money you are helping tp perpetuate the scam. You are not helping these people by giving money, you are hurting them. Same with the kids selling chewing gum. You will not see genuine beggars in Pattaya or around the farang areas of Bangkok. It is all tied up and controlled by bad people. The Bangkok police recently issued a press release asking people and especially tourists not to give money to these people. The police have a lot of trouble trying to control the situation as there is just too much money being made. The gang l

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All the links are now fixed. Thanks sabaidii2 for the broken off topics links in the Pattaya Pages link section. I've been through and fixed or deleted the faulty ones.

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Get Down, Get Up Again: And the winner of the most awful music in Pattaya award is: the Shark gogo (upstairs, Soi Diamond). I spent a lazy hour or so consuming a couple of liver wasters and during that time was subjected to some truly dreadful aural torture. For most of the time the garbage emanating from the speakers was rap, pure and simple. Great hits (in the Bronx and parts of Harlem I would think) like, My Body Odour Smells Like a Rancid Skunk by LJ Lolly Wrapper; or My Home is a Cardboard Box by Black Belly Snake, were only broken up by Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water. I kid you not. O

Guys I am going to start a new topic in the members bar to deal with this fast developing situation. Please restrict comments here to long term visas (relevant to expats). Checked Sunbeltasias comments on investment visa. Seems they have the good info but no alternative confirmation as yet.

Here's my take on the situation from a number of sources. I am sure this is correct. If you come from one of the 41 countries that are entitled to a 30 day stay with no visa (these include Great Britain, USA, most of Europe, Australia and NZ) or the 20 countries that get 15 days (these include India, Bahrain and many other developing countries) and you do not have a visa the following applies. ON arrival you will get 30 days (or 15 if from one of the 20 countries). You may extend your stay for 10 days at immigration after paying the 1900 baht fee. After that you MUST leave the country.

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How to Shake Without a Chrome Pole: I know many of the flesh fanciers of Fun Town gave it a miss, but the Coyote Girls Dance Contest conducted at the Casino Club late-night boogie barn (Soi Diamond) on Sunday night 20 August proved to be a great showcase for some real dancing talent. Held just a week before the first anniversary of the popular dance club, the contest featured a total of 17 contestants divided into eight teams. The Casino Club was represented by three dancers; the Polo chrome pole palace ( Walking Street ) sent two of its best as did The Roof late-night boogie barn and the

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Just Where Exactly? On Saturday night 19 August a new beer boozer called The Blue Monkey will be opening its doors. I was handed a little leaflet announcing this fact, but sadly the operators (Aron and Steve) forgot to note down the location of their new establishment. Luckily, the person who gave me the leaflet was able to tell me the Blue Monkey is in Soi Skaw Beach , off Second Road , just before the Made in Thailand complex. Ten Years After: Although the fleshpots of Bangkok were closed on Saturday night 12 August and a long weekend was in place, Fun Town didn't seem to gain a lot of b

I have used the repair shop on the corner of Third Rd and Soi 17 several times. Have found them to be good. Proceed down Soi 17 heading away from the beach. When you come to Third Rd turn left. Shop is on the left.