First Visit to Pattaya in 19 months

[RhinoTusk 4,901]

10 minutes ago, forcebwithu said:

You might have lucked out with low occupancy. IIRC, there were reports pre-pandemic that with more people staying there it caused long waits for an elevator.

I think it was nearly full, and there were four elevators, so not really a problem.

[Bazle 1,485]

42 minutes ago, forcebwithu said:

You might have lucked out with low occupancy. IIRC, there were reports pre-pandemic that with more people staying there it caused long waits for an elevator.

Yes, but I think it was occupied mainly by Chinese tour groups. 

It wasn't just long waits for elevators but also the bun fights at the buffet breakfast. 

[CalEden 360]

8 hours ago, Bazle said:

Yes, but I think it was occupied mainly by Chinese tour groups. 

It wasn't just long waits for elevators but also the bun fights at the buffet breakfast. 

Great Super Spreaders spewing droplets all over the buffet as they fight over buns and frantically scoop up all the seafood in sight.

The Italians have been Covid testing volunteers on flights from Mainland China and have found that one in two passengers are Covid infected. 

   

Edited December 29, 2022 by CalEden

[Bazle 1,485]

8 minutes ago, CalEden said:

Great Super Spreaders spewing droplets all over the buffet as they fight over buns and frantically scoop up all the seafood in sight.

The Italians have been Covid testing volunteers on flights from Mainland China and have found that one in two passengers are Covid infected. 

And we anxiously await the results of the Italian genome sequencing of the virus they are carrying to know whether it is a new variant.

[CalEden 360]

14 minutes ago, Bazle said:

And we anxiously await the results of the Italian genome sequencing of the virus they are carrying to know whether it is a new variant.

And many countries are now implementing Covid Testing requirements from flights originating out of China. I would certainly question the validity of any Covid Testing originating out of China. 

Edited December 29, 2022 by CalEden

[RhinoTusk 4,901]

...back on topic

 

When I lived in View Talay 6 I would frequently do the weekend buffet at Beefeaters.  Don't do buffets anymore, but thought I'd do this again for the nostalgia.  Last time it was 195 baht but that was 10 years ago, now 345.  They used to have decent ground beef for the tacos, now it's more like powered beef (just add water).  The sour cream is gone but they still offer some grated local cheese.  BBQ chicken is now the mini-drumsticks, but the ribs were OK.  I didn't go back for seconds and won't be doing this again.

 

I found better tacos at the new food court behind the McDonalds in Central Festival.  These 3 chicken tacos (2 hard,1 soft) were 190 baht.

 

[RhinoTusk 4,901]

For desert, I had a Santa Belly from Krispy Kreme ?  Could have done without that.

 

[RhinoTusk 4,901]

I had the opportunity to join the Darkside Crawl, organized by Hammer, which was excellent.  Really enjoyed the attention from the ladies and the camaraderie with board members.

 

Otherwise, again stayed at LK President.  Think I'll choose a guesthouse next time so I won't have to cross Third Road.

 

 

Facing south this time, from the 16th floor.

 

 

Easy access to Soi Pothole

 

 

Which becomes Soi Puddle after a rain

 

 

Went to Hopf Brew house but they were so busy I gave up waiting to be served.  Many places are having problems hiring enough staff.

 

 

So, went over to Robin Hood for an Aussie Tenderloin.  The waitress was excellent, very well trained.  Steak was good but wasn't impressed with the wine.

 

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Still prefer Patricks for a tenderloin.  I rarely order steak in Bangkok, not the case when I come to Pattaya.

 

 

Hooters also had 50% off between 3 PM and 4 PM, so I took advantage with fish tacos and blue whisky for 410 baht

 

 

Enjoyed a walk down Beach Road in the unseasonably cool weather.

 

 

Found this colorful place on Soi Yamano

 

 

Then, over to Soi 6.  Short time 1000, and great service.    What a bargain!

 

 

The Soi 7-Soi 8 area has been quiet for years.

 

 

The exception is Sailor Bar, which amazingly does very good business.

 

 

Visited most of the GoGos on Soi LK Metro.  Hottest girl was #194 at Lady Love, same as last time.

 

 

New Years celebrations

 

 

A spill-over crowd at Billibongs

 

 

When did they stop giving free popcorn at Sugar Sugar?

 

 

On Walking Street, visited Baccara, Pinup, Palace, Xs, Sensations, and some others I don't remember.

 

 

Lots of Russians

 

 

Good to see Iron Club reopened, but didn't have the opportunity to stop in

 

 

They were out of crab at Nong Nual, so I settled for rock lobster

 

 

Cheers   ?

 

 

[BigusDicus 9,878]

Outstanding as always!

[dheado 12]

Stayed at LK for 71 days just left feb 5th not 1 problem

[jacko 8,814]

Yes, crossing 3rd can be difficult... and Robin Hood has great service and a fine steak.

I visited Kinks but while quiet downstairs, upstairs was packed, not a seat to be had. 

Thanks for taking the time to post.

[RhinoTusk 4,901]

I wanted to stay someplace new so I choose Sleep With Me, near Treetown.

 

Bar Girl:  "Where You Stay?"

Me: "Sleep With Me"

Bar Girl: "I only go short time."

 

 

It's directly west of the Hilton, between Soi Buakhao and Third Road, about 100 meters from Soi Buakhao.

 

 

Place is clean, guest friendly,  no hassles.  Walk-in rate is 1200, I paid less by booking ahead.  I chose the hotel for the location and positive reviews.  Room included a microwave oven that I didn't happen to use but could come in handy sometime.

 

 

Small outdoor pool I didn't have a chance to try out.  Too small for my liking.

 

 

Nothing too interesting on the Soi, just some hair salons.

 

 

The hotel was convenient for Tree Town

 

 

It came alive with good vibe at night

 

 

Many places with live music 🎼

 

 

Bratwurst  at Mama Burger

 

 

I took a moon shot with my cell

 

 

Some very welcome early morning rain ☔ to clear away micro particles in the air

 

 

Soi Buakhao, hazardous for pedestrians

 

 

Down Soi Honey way

 

 

Every Pattaya trip means dinner at Patricks in the Kiss Arcade

 

 

The Nebraska Tenderloin I usually order was out of stock, so I ordered the tenderloin triple, 100 grams of each, with a glass of red.

 

 

Still had room for desert and Irish Coffee

 

 

I visited most of the GoGo Bars on LK Metro, which was a 12 minute walk to my hotel.  Kink (upstairs), Lady Love, Champaign, Sugar Sugar, among others.  The hottest girl once again was Ing, #194 at Lady Love.😍

 

 

New Bar with some impressive signage, otherwise not so IMHO

 

 

I'm normally a Walking Street guy but I only made one visit this trip, and only to Palace, Pin-Up, and Baccara. The street was mostly filled with gawkers.

 

 

It was meant to be a short trip but I hadn't yet made it over to Soi 6, so I extended one more day

 

 

Checked into the Queen Vic Hotel as a walk-in for one night

 

 

Room had a nice view but very noisy at night.  I felt grateful they didn't extend opening hours until 4 AM.  You can't get any sleep until bars close, but they had an android tv and I was able to chrome cast Major League Baseball from my phone.

 

 

Cod and Chips at the Queen Vic

 

 

Outside, the usual colorful characters

 

 

I perched out at the Ruby Club

 

 

There was a cutie across the street at Soho that caught my eye but she was smashed by 7 PM and they put her to bed.

 

 

Flirt was closed, I guess they got raided 👮‍♂️

 

 

Needed some late night munchies, so I went to Bela Italia across from the Runway food court

 

 

Seafood pizza, 330 baht 🍕

 

 

Smoked salmon for breakfast at the Queen Vic, then home to Bangkok.  Go Brewers! ⚾  A short visit this time.   I'd recommend Sleep With Me if you're planning to hang out at Tree Town, and Queen Vic is good for a Soi 6 vacation, but choose a room in the back. Cheers.

 

Edited April 9, 2023 by RhinoTusk

[Blutto 1]

Ask for a back room in the Queen Vic, much much quieter and you can look at the katoeys in 6/1 🙂

[Jon77 7]

Thanks for the pics. Need to try go to Hard Rock next visit