Pattaya. Is it heaven or hell?

**dirtydog** · 13-08-2005, 12:58 PM

LATEST NEWS

Friday 12th August 2005

Woman found dead inside her Central Pattaya Apartment

Police Major Sanai from Pattaya Police Station was called to the Ruay Samer Apartments near the Excite Discotheque on Pattaya Third Road to report on the suspected murder of a woman inside one of the rooms. Police went to room number 308 and found the decomposing body of Khun Narisara aged 27. She was known to live with her Husband Khun Apirak aged 31 who works in a Gay Bar inside Soi Pattayaland 3, otherwise known as Boyz Town. He is prime suspect for the murder as he has now disappeared from town and has not reported for work for the last two days. An insight into their lives was given by neighbors who mentioned that Khun Narisara was an attractive woman and would often attract the attention of other men. This may be a motive for the killing. Police are now hunting for Khun Apirak, the prime suspect in this murder case.

www.pattayacitynews.net

**dirtydog** · 15-09-2005, 06:38 PM

hmmm my last post seems out of place, well thats the evils of drink i suppose.

LATEST NEWS

Thursday 15th September 2005

Local Association announces that Pattaya’s water problems are a thing of the past. We have the details.

The Business and Tourism Association of Pattaya held a meeting at the Green park Resort in Naklua, chaired by Khun Tanaert. He had some very good news for association members who have voiced their concerns on the water supply problems and what the future holds. He announced that a pipeline project running from a Bangkok Reservoir to Bang Pla in Siracha which was due for completion by June 2007 will be completed by the end of October this year. This reservoir is already connected to the Maprachan Reservoir and as soon as the pipeline is complete, then Pattaya should have a year round supply of water regardless of the monsoon season. This is good news for hotels and tourist attractions who were concerned that problems would arise during the forthcoming high season. We now await confirmation of the completion of the pipeline and as soon as we have it we will bring the news to you here on Pattaya City News.

well it seems that something is happening that nobody knew about and will be finished 2 years earlier than planed, I assume these guys building it are being payed so how comes nobody mentioned this like a few months ago? ie millions of baht going out for the work and nobody knew about it?

**IsaanAlex** · 20-10-2005, 09:59 PM

njdesi wrote:

...stay at a small guesthouse like the Dobler House (700 for two night),

Desi, can you provide any more info on the location of Dobler House; and it's general condition/amenities?

A web search yeiled nothing and a Pattaya holiday (on the cheap

)... beckons at some point.

Cheers,

Alex

**njdesi** · 21-10-2005, 06:15 AM

^
It's a small guesthouse with A/C, TV with cable, and a huge bathroom (no bathtub though) for 350 baht a night. No website, online reservations, internet, breakfast, or any other misc. crap that inflates the price.

I threw out their business card, so I'll try to give an idea of where it is. It's been about six months since I was there, so excuse the vagueness. If you are standing in front of the Apex, start walking towards Big C. Take a right into the first small side soi you see (I believe there is an overpriced internet cafe/Thai antique store right before you make the right). It will be either the second or third guesthouse on your left.

You'll be right in the heart of the action. None of the gals have heard of it, so you can always escape undetected.

**IsaanAlex** · 21-10-2005, 12:36 PM

Thanks for that Desi.

It sounds ideal.

**dirtydog** · 26-10-2005, 11:34 PM

Millions of Baht worth of damage as monsoon rains flood the streets, homes and businesses of Pattaya.

It was hard not to notice the severe monsoon rains which hit Pattaya on Wednesday Afternoon. In only two hours of rain, Pattaya was left underwater and in some areas the water level rose to nearly one foot. Severe flooding seen on Wednesday has not been seen here in Pattaya for some time and demonstrates the problems of drainage here in this ever-expanding city. Questions must now be asked regarding the infrastructure which clearly cannot cope with the rapid expansion of this city. Our camera crews were out and about at a number of the worst hit areas such as Soi Beokeow, the Sukumvit Road, the South Pattaya Road and Soi Potisan in Naklua. Construction sites are situated around the city and in many cases, half-built walls collapsed and subsidence of partially constructed buildings took place. Raw Sewage water now fills the streets of Pattaya and we spoke with a number of residents who expressed their anger towards the City Administration for not providing an adequate drainage system. Initial damage estimates of 10 million Baht have been mentioned however residents and business operators are now waiting for the waters to subside before the true extent of the damage is known.

www.pattayacitynews.net

pics by me today.

**IsaanAlex** · 27-10-2005, 01:25 AM

Thanks for the post and pics Dog,

That helps me in deciding between a short trip to Pattaya, a slightly longer one to Phnom Penh, or a trip straight home to KK upon my return to Thailand early next week.

**njdesi** · 28-10-2005, 09:17 AM

^
Phnom Penh is an interesting city. Just remembered I wrote about my trip to Cambodia on thaizine. Forget to post the last two parts on there. Don't remember where I saved the file anymore.

ops:

**Marmite the Dog** · 28-10-2005, 09:40 AM

That was a good report, Desi. Be a good chap and take a look for the rest of it. I'd love to read it, mate.

**IsaanAlex** · 28-10-2005, 12:46 PM

If you can find it, it'd be great Desi. And I don't know if you're yet aware that Air Asia is flying there (Phnom Penh)...now.

I priced a ticket for 3300 baht return (all taxes and extras included)....

Great price.

IA
*edit.

That was an awesome read Desi.

Here's the link for anyone who missed it:

http://forum.thaizine.com/viewtopic....m+penh&start=0

**reddevil** · 04-11-2005, 06:07 PM

Well I lived in Pattaya for about 2 years and a half, had a great time 8)

.
That was the late nineties though? Haven't been back since 1999, got stuck in the South

, and NO, not with a pattaya babe, but they are wonderful toys to have a good time with 8)

**dirtydog** · 04-11-2005, 06:23 PM

sometimes you just cant afford that ferrari you have always dreamed of, so come to Pattaya and rent it for a day for 500baht plus bar

things dont get better than that

**DrAndy** · 15-11-2005, 03:33 PM

why does your link for the ongoing saga direct me to teakdoor now?

not that I am complaining, just that it is shite

but I have never been to Pattaya

**dirtydog** · 15-11-2005, 04:07 PM

erm, that maybe because it is on td

**njdesi** · 19-11-2005, 12:00 AM

Just remembered another negative in Pattaya. It was around 10am and I was taking money out of an ATM machine in front of the Family Mart on Soi Bukow (sp) across from the Sawasdee Hotel. Withdraw my cash and then some English guy, late 20s to early 30s, with a shaved head, tatoo, and t-shirt with a soccer team logo asks me if I speak English. I just shrug and give a confused smile. He then says,"Could you lend me 200 baht, mate?" I still look at him confused and he walks off. I encountered some really lower class English people in Pattaya. So be careful around any Englishman you meet in Pattaya. Trust only the ones that take you to a short time bar in a housing estate.

**marklatham** · 02-12-2005, 06:34 PM

Yeah,I have photos of pattaya from the late 1970's,I hated it then.
But will I hate it now?
I always knew pattaya as a huge beach brothel,I disliked it.
However,I am much older now and more pragmatic and fuelled by the multi national drug barons....
Pattaya here I come,march 2006.
Lock up ya daughters......

**aging one** · 02-12-2005, 07:54 PM

You wont I dont think mark, as long as you dont stay in the midst of it. Get a nice place with a pool and access to the beach. Then commute in, and you'll probably get the "dog tour" if you are there for a while and still posting.

Believe it or not its my "family resort".

**colourful-era** · 09-12-2005, 07:26 PM

first time here and I think I like the place

can you score weed here though?

**dirtydog** · 09-12-2005, 09:58 PM

Mark now Pattaya is a city full of brothels, things dont get better than that.

ce dont chance it, it realy aint worth it for 10 years in jail

**Snaff** · 12-12-2005, 09:53 PM

I love Pattaya.

For the women?

Honestly, not anymore. Being 35, I love walking by the water, and pub crawling.

I like the conversation. I like the fun.

Everyone is different.

For me, it's heaven.

**Goddess of Whatever** · 13-12-2005, 08:20 PM

I lived in Pattaya about 10 months then I realised that it was not my place, not suit with me then I tried to find a new job and left.

Shopping in Pattaya is not bad though, I like to go there, it's better than Robinson, Sriracha.. damn.. boring!

**Ice Maiden** · 14-12-2005, 02:59 AM

Pattaya has it's good places and bad places!

It is for some people but I'm not one of them, I'm moving to Bangkok next month.

It is more suited to tourists and not long term living in my opinion. But each to their own

**Marmite the Dog** · 14-12-2005, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by Ice Maiden

Pattaya has it's good places and bad places!

It is for some people but I'm not one of them, I'm moving to Bangkok next month.

It is more suited to tourists and not long term living in my opinion. But each to their own

What school will you attend in Bangkok?

**Ice Maiden** · 14-12-2005, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Ice Maiden

Pattaya has it's good places and bad places!

It is for some people but I'm not one of them, I'm moving to Bangkok next month.

It is more suited to tourists and not long term living in my opinion. But each to their own

What school will you attend in Bangkok?

I will be studying jorunalism at chulalongkorn university. Not starting until later on in the year obviously.

**Marmite the Dog** · 14-12-2005, 11:10 AM

I thought it might've been a Bsc in ice cream toppings.

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