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I work a lot for charity organisations and what I do is a personal thing for me. I expect nothing in return and also expect that some of the money ends up with the wrong people at times but its my choice and just because its not 100% perfect I wont stop doing it. I applaud the OP for his giving but as someone else says you cannot expect the Thais to change their culture just because you have decided to become involved in it.

As it used to be said, why not open during the lunch hour and make it 25 hours a day. Makes as much sense.

I have to say that as I have aged a swimming pool, a lounger, the odd meal or drink and a bit of shade are essential. My problem is that I have stayed at only a few hotels and I was wondering where boardies felt was the best swimming pool in terms of value for money. I know of some places in Pattaya that I will not stay in because whilst they have a pool, they have no shade. Others have all of these but no food or drink. In others the water is a bit suspect. I would appreciate some feedback on any members comments about this rather important part of the Pattaya experience.

Suggest that you also look up the Sabai Inn. I stayed there this year and it was fine but I upgraded to a superior room. The soi is fine and the baht buses pass the door each minute or so. You can use the pool at the main buildings and as far as I was concerned the whole deal was value for money. As a side issue there are some reasonable looking ladies in the bars at the top of the soi and some excellent laundries at the bottom so all in all this IMHO is a remccomended place.

Thisd place has intrigued me for years. Its a fine looking place and the prices are right. I also beliove its used by the Pattaya Expats for their meetings. What I dont know is if they are guest friendly. Anyone know?

Whilst I understand the reply I would add the following. One of the reasons that I have used Mr. T or Toom or whoever in because they actually know Pattaya. It can be a nightmare if you know no Thai and have a public cabbie that knows no English and has bugger all knowledge of Pattaya. It has happened to me so this is not theoretical.

Opps and sorry. Gave ammended my post.

Seems clear that there is a place for a debauched cruise co. I think that being entertained without having to sort out your own lady is exactly what Pattaya is all about. Its the suprise element that is the good news. As those that pass the Devils Den ot Lolitas know its not all about stunners but more to do with open minded people, and this is what I would expect.

Thanks for the best laugh of the night. You may be the only boardie and Pattaya visitor actually TRYING to shrink his cock!

Look Tanaki. Heres the story. Go to Pattaya whenver you want. Its all good and the rooms have airconditioning. Whatever time of year you go it will be hot or feel hot, so whats the difference. The money aspect can be sorted out after day 2. You will know what you have to spend and what you want to spend. Budget or send home for more. Its all so simple.

Bugger me but when even the two (?) ladyboys look spunky then I know I have been a way from Pattaya too long.

Yes eyebrows are one thing but its when you have to ask for the full Monte that its a bugger. Ears, nose and eyebrows and bugger all on top!

LOL...........what, as opposed to a baht bus, under cover, on four wheels, for 10 baht a trip!

When hell freezes over comes to mind. I have been carted about by BG's and the odd taxi bike in Patts and Cambodia and that all I need for a good clean out of the digestive tract.

Hi again Ron. The point here is that the girls at Cherry stick together and I feel sure that they are so persuasive that they will be able to sway your lady to give you a night off.

I only use the two places in Patts--its all I am aware of and that is the second floor at Tops and Canterbury Tales. It all depends where I am staying but in general I am prepared to travel the extra distance to get to Cantebury Tales.

I seem to think that there is a category missing here. I do over indulge and put in drink till I am pissed. Well the truth is that If I start at 9 and keep going and walk a lot till say three I have over indulged but am not silly pissed. Oh, I sure as hell have been but more often than not I try to make sure that if I take something home its not a waste of money.

I was going to stay here as it appeared that the rooms were good value for money. There were two things that put me off however. One was getting back there when full of piss in the early hours. The other was that I read some poor reviews of the service levels and ended up in Soi 2 which was just great for me and only 860 baht (Sabai Inn) off season rate.

Best wishes to Ron for his big day. Give the girlsa good kissing for me please!

If you are in Pattaya I suggest that you head for the Canterbury Tales Cafe. This has a great library and I would think that all the books mentioned here would be available. As they have a buy, read and return service for most books this will give you a chance to read and return for another book at a reduced price.

Almost everywhere I have stayed I get a couple of bottles of water a day provided. These are unsuitable for taking out of the accommodation (usually heavy glass) so I always keep opened bottles available for teeth cleaning and pill taking, denture soaking and other odds and ends. They are replaced daily so its free and if you have any worries at all use this system.

Not a real reply but heres my suggestion. A few weeks before you travel start visiting every web site that you can on the areas that you propose to visit. Copy and paste all that you can that interests you and before you travel print this off. I have been doing this for years because when I visit the area I tend to travel about a bit and I have limited time. I just dont have the time to waste looking for the sights, bars, clubs, restaurants etc when I get there. I also add basic language words to this list as well as costs for airports, visa etc as well as land and air transport schedules

One really sexy thing that I noted at LK was a few falang women dressed in the national costume. Dont know why but they loooked as sexy as hell. One other suggestion. Unless your TG speaks good English or you speak good Thai, go as a group of say 4 or 6 so that there are no gaping holes in the conversations.

Couple of years ago we started at soi 8 and made our way down the beach into the City. We launched our blessings, or should I say we had little boys rushing into the sea getting them away from the shore line. Then onto the PBG which was needless to say heaving. I really dont think that any Thai girl will have a problem with the PBG, and the food for Thais seems passable. This was a really great night and make sure to take your camera. Even the 'less good looking' girls seem to scrub up well when dressed in national costume. This really was to me a festival with no down side

Nice one even for us that run a mile at the thought of a keep fit centre!