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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

Quote:

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Quote:

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.

Ice Maiden · 14-12-2005, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

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

I do love my ice cream toppings but that kind of job isn't for me fulltime :-P

colourful-era · 15-12-2005, 07:22 PM

I'm back here again in Pattaya - think I'll make it my regular w/end retreat now .

by the way, Dog - you can score the green stuff here as I just have - not in jail yet!

Chaiyo · 30-12-2005, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ice Maiden

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

Now that's the worst news I've seen since joining this forum. I had already listed Icey as the #1 attraction to check out in Pattaya when I move there in April. And now, before we have the chance to explore each other's ... umm ... personalities, she'll be gone!

Excuse me. I'm off to have a good cry!

Ice Maiden · 30-12-2005, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaiyo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice Maiden

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

Now that's the worst news I've seen since joining this forum. I had already listed Icey as the #1 attraction to check out in Pattaya when I move there in April. And now, before we have the chance to explore each other's ... umm ... personalities, she'll be gone!

Excuse me. I'm off to have a good cry!

Actually in April I will be in Pattaya because it is my 18th birthday and I'm going out in Pattaya with some family and friends. They want to see me crawl back home! Lovely!

KoolJohn74 · 25-01-2006, 08:53 PM

If your to believe the news Pattaya is smelly,crowded,dirty,extremely violent,smutty & full of paedophiles.

laoshi · 25-01-2006, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colourful-era

I'm back here again in Pattaya - think I'll make it my regular w/end retreat now .

by the way, Dog - you can score the green stuff here as I just have - not in jail yet!

Watch Pattaya City News and say hi to the Volunteer Police. You soon will mate. Be careful...

reddevil · 07-05-2006, 09:45 AM

I've lived in Pattaya from 1996-99 and loved it. Wouldn't mind going back there.

Milkman · 07-05-2006, 05:24 PM

Pattaya is what you make it.

Like any place.

If it starts to become hell, people should leave.

Some folks should only stay there for short stints. It can be hard to leave for some, but it's the best way for many. Not for all though.

I like many aspects of Pattaya.

If I ever retire, and I don't know if I will, my main downfall will be my love of beer.

People can live a healthy life there and do a lot of different things, though.

stroller · 13-05-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoolJohn74

If your to believe the news Pattaya is smelly,crowded,dirty,extremely violent,smutty & full of paedophiles.

Well, isn't it?

peterpan · 18-05-2006, 06:50 PM

I like Pattaya for the occasional weekend, sitting and watching in walking street makes me feel more normal. So after an evening watching the loonies, I go home feeling much better about myself. The next day there is some great seafood to be scored further along the coast.

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02-12-2005, 06:34 PM	#41 (permalink)
marklatham Udon Thani Last Online: 11-11-2006 02:29 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 144	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......

02-12-2005, 07:54 PM	#42 (permalink)
aging one Elite Member Last Online: Today 09:52 AM Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,915	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".

09-12-2005, 07:26 PM	#43 (permalink)
colourful-era born of a jackal Last Online: 15-07-2008 07:05 PM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phnom Penh Posts: 2,629	first time here and I think I like the place can you score weed here though?

09-12-2005, 09:58 PM	#44 (permalink)
dirtydog The Dog Last Online: Today 06:29 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Posts: 34,514	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

12-12-2005, 09:53 PM	#45 (permalink)
Snaff Nan Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 161	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.

14-12-2005, 02:59 AM	#47 (permalink)
Ice Maiden Youngest Member Last Online: 26-05-2008 08:35 PM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leeeeeds Innit Posts: 2,578	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

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Marmite the Dog Too drunk to fuck Last Online: Today 06:29 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fuckwitistan Posts: 25,949	I thought it might've been a Bsc in ice cream toppings.

15-12-2005, 07:22 PM	#52 (permalink)
colourful-era born of a jackal Last Online: 15-07-2008 07:05 PM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phnom Penh Posts: 2,629	I'm back here again in Pattaya - think I'll make it my regular w/end retreat now . by the way, Dog - you can score the green stuff here as I just have - not in jail yet!

25-01-2006, 08:53 PM	#55 (permalink)
KoolJohn74 Chaweng Beach Last Online: 08-02-2006 12:26 AM Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 77	If your to believe the news Pattaya is smelly,crowded,dirty,extremely violent,smutty & full of paedophiles.

07-05-2006, 09:45 AM	#57 (permalink)
reddevil Khao San Road Last Online: 30-07-2007 11:44 PM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: somewhere in LOS Posts: 56	I've lived in Pattaya from 1996-99 and loved it. Wouldn't mind going back there.

07-05-2006, 05:24 PM	#58 (permalink)
Milkman Gone Off Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: shelf Posts: 9,593	Pattaya is what you make it. Like any place. If it starts to become hell, people should leave. Some folks should only stay there for short stints. It can be hard to leave for some, but it's the best way for many. Not for all though. I like many aspects of Pattaya. If I ever retire, and I don't know if I will, my main downfall will be my love of beer. People can live a healthy life there and do a lot of different things, though.

18-05-2006, 06:50 PM	#60 (permalink)
peterpan Limp member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pleasantville Posts: 4,626	I like Pattaya for the occasional weekend, sitting and watching in walking street makes me feel more normal. So after an evening watching the loonies, I go home feeling much better about myself. The next day there is some great seafood to be scored further along the coast.

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