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Please let Pete know Frosty. This place is always a must on my Pattaya trips. Its where I lay in the beer soaking material each night. Its also where I advise all newbies to go for the same reasons. I have no personal complaints but I am sure Pete will sort it out if he is advised.

The smoke (in clubs, pubs and go go's) in Pattaya is bad enough. Bugger a Chinese version. They smoke cow dung wrapped in used bog roll dont they?

Thanks Guys. I take it from the responses that no one sees Pattaya as a clothes buying destination. Points taken.

One good thing about Mr T is that you can actually call in at his place of work on Soi Diane almost opposite the Areca. This is a good way to ensure that there is no mess up with you outbound travel

I have changed my way of travel recently and bring as little as possible. I used to need 20 KG but now manage on 8 or 9 however this does leave me a bit short on shirts, socks etc at times. Where do the locals shop in Pattaya? I have seen mention of a factory outlet. Does it exist and is it any good? Where do the locals shop for quality (or alternatively) cheap clothing? Seems to me that mens clothing in Cambodia was better value for money at the lower end but bugger going there for a tee shirt. I usually get some odds and ends at the Soi Buakow market but would rather

Yes I agree with the other poster. Get a new place. They are taking you for granted.

Thanks for the update. I was considering this for the off season on a monthly basis. I then saw the following note on the web site. In case of monthly lease agreement, the security deposit will be placed for two months of your rental rate and one month deposit. Does this mean that you can only book on a monthly basis following the above procedure?

Thanks for the thread. There are things happening here I would have never expected. This might just save me some embarrassment one day. There is a scenario that I have thought about but I am not sure now. This is that I would buy my airline tickets at home using the credit card with the normal 40 days or whatever free credit. For the trip I would only take a pre charged debit card and cash. This would be a disaster if I had to do what Martin went through.

Thanks. Its good to see a number of the usual suspects there!

I am not in this to compete so its no issue.

Hi there Cicero. I understand your comment. Last year I put these up as well and was interested at the responses that came up about Asian hotels that members had stayed at. As I travel all over the area I believed that there was a value to getting the thread started.

One area with 50 Kareoke bars and I have never been there. Now thats the tragedy.

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IMHO its a waste of time tipping at the END of a trip. Do it at the start to ensure better service while you are there.

I have no issues with falang woman and never had. The problem is all mine. When I was younger I was never good enough looking to snare the princesses and as I got older had to settle for older women. I hit a patch in my early 60's where I was at my best as there were (and are) so many women up to 50 looking for a man. Now then when I come to Thailand all bets are off and I can have what sort of woman I want. Sure there is a cost but it is less that I would spend on wining and dining the average ancient fatty that has sometime landed on my steps.

If I was a fast enough typist or a good enough speller I would have liked to have written most of what Pete has very well expressed. One point however that I would like to emphasise is as follows. The old idea of a TIP (To Insure Promptitude) seems t have long since gone. It is used in so many places as an excuse for NOT paying a liveable or basic wage. This is a dreadfull situation in 2011 and all that pay tips simple extend this slave like situation. Whats the difference from a slave in the fiels receiving nothing for their work and having to rely on "The Masters" handouts in order to b

Bugger! Not even a shrimp on the barbie! Just joking. Have a great one.

Thanks I had a look at the Vogue. Low seasons prices start at 1400 baht so I will be avoiding but it will be interesting to see what Agoda and Sawadee get rooms out for.

My God this board is getting more confrontational all the time. I only wish I knew what most of you were on about. There is so much I miss about the Pattaya scene.

Duncmc. Dont get pissed off at the replies. I had a look at Sawadee and Agoda and the answers a piece of string.

Some excellent off season rates from Agoda. This is one to keep an eye on.

Last time in Patts I seemed to notice a lot of construction going on in Lengkee. They seemed to be mainly accommodation and I was wondering how these places were coming along. From my perspective this has to be one of the best locations in Patts. Near the action but without the noise and if I can get good modern accommodation so much the better.

Thanks for the reminder Pete. By this I mean that when we get off the plane we leave behind our pre conceptions about how things should or would be done at home. We are guests in their land and with their unique rules and laws and we kick against them at our peril.

As long as the plane takes off I am fine. I have had to stay in other places due to delays etc but as long as its not in my home country then its all part of the holiday.

Suggest that you check into Sawadee or any other travel site. Simply look at the dates shown against some of the hotels and this will let you know what the seasons are as well as the odd close out dates.