Attacked, a cautionary tale

[Johnny Longprong]

When in Rome.... Don't be a dickhead.

[Travelmate]

Patpong...... Prolly the ripoff capitol of Thailand.

[molineux]

Seems like a typical situation of foreigners trying to fleece other foreigners. As I read it the owner and boss (of the Thai guys? certainly the staff giving you the bill) were French and were as you said 'particulary aggressive' as farang cowards often are when they have a mob of natives supporting them.

I'm just shocked that when you went back for vengeance and confronted the now two now mobless and vunerable farangs that attacked you that they managed to buy you aggression off with a drink, whilst no doubt you was telling him how you would get those 'cowardly Thais' when you see them next.

I assume your mob was Thai too?

They didn’t hit me, and I’m easily placated with a free vodka or two in the wee early hours. The father was aggressive earlier, the son did nothing.

Being rabbit punched from behind, whilst confronted by half a dozen Thai men who then fancy a free fall all, let’s smack the white bloke, is cowardly in my opinion.

My ’mob’ as you say, was international including only one Thai.

[Chairman Mao]

Go to a sewer, don't be surprised to bump into turds.

[TafkaB]

What did the farang owners say about the Thai guys?

Why was your bill padded and then enforced by heavies?

Why was the father part of the attack before, what reason did he give?

Surely he must take some responsibility for what happens in the bar and his own actions.

And why was you placated enough to accept a drink from the owners, but not placated enough to come on the net and tell people not to drink at their bar?

[Lantern]

Pay as you go is the best way in a bar you are not familiar with.
Stuff the bin. You can then walk away whenever you are ready.

Even in a bar I'm known I pay the bin every 5 Singas./ (300 Baht). Call it the KISS principal.

[The Fresh Prince]

patpong soi 2.

pretty girl

Somethings not adding up here.

[teddy]

As I sit here writing this with a thick lip and black eye, this content is sent as a warning to other expats. Please be aware of a bar opposite electric blue in patpong soi 2.

I have been going there since it’s inception, I know the manager well and as of last night, after a couple of fracas, I now know the French owners, father and son (who initially wanted to hurt me, but strangely were nice later!).
Last night whilst on my own and during only a 10 minute stay in Ba Da Bing, I bought a drink for me and one for a pretty girl, however as I tried to pay my bill, it had suddenly jumped by 100%. Unfortunately for me, I desputed this tariff and after a bit of discussion I was surrounded by the usual Thai men gang of COWARDS, and I got attacked, suffering a few blows and a ripped shirt.

Fortunately, I have lived here a long time and know a few people in Patpong, bar owners etc and so on my return 10 minutes later, pool cue in hand and with a few numbers, to even things out, things were a tad different, my attackers had scarpered, surprise, surprise. Please do not get me wrong, usually I do not condone violence. I’m an ageing expat and I can normally look after myself or others when required (but not against 6 or 7 pack animals) but these Thai cowards really get my goat. I will be returning frequently to the area, looking out for these particular individuals, one on one, and hopefully, my wrath will be spent. Of course, I should let it go but this particular cowardly mentality of Thai men, really should have repercussions.

Thanks to the people that helped me out last night, including buying me a new shirt.

This is just a cautionary tale, to avoid BDB.

Nobody from Wolverhampton uses 'fracas'. This is a French expression used by freemasons.

[withnallstoke]

Nobody from Wolverhampton uses 'fracas'. This is a French expression used by freemasons.

Quality that is.

[Gazza]

Don't know if the Tourist Police are still positioned at either end of Patpong, but I've heard of a few accounts of tourists getting ripped off and complaining to them and having them return to the offending bar and getting their money back.
Just don't try and get back more than you actually lost though.

Having the Tourist Police seen entering and leaving a shady business may deter someone else from frequenting the place. Also, the scam may come to the attention of anyone who's drinking there at the time.

My mate got scammed with one of those 'One Free Beer' sex shows 20 years ago and got his money back.

[DrAndy]

Patpong...... Prolly the ripoff capitol of Thailand.

errmm, it is just a small street! in the capitol

My mate got scammed with one of those 'One Free Beer' sex shows 20 years ago and got his money back. __________________

why, didn't he manage to perform?

[Khun Custard]

Go to a sewer, don't be surprised to bump into turds.

^^ Quote of the month CM!!!

[Lorenzo]

Of course that is only if you were unfairly attacked and didn't deserve it and only you know the truth.

nobody deserves to be attacked by 7 thai punks you dope

[Scottish Gary]

when you dispute a bill in Thailand it should be done politely and with respect

if you do it aggressively as westerners often do, then the whole scenario moves into violence

Very true, hence the situation i posted about in the Pattaya Column where i witnessed an aging farang get knocked senseless by two Thai thugs at the Lock n Load Bar in New Plaza off Soi Bukaow after a bar bill dispute.

[Aussie Tigger]

Patpong is a a sewer and anyone who has been there once if they have any common sense should never go back.The upstairs bars in particular are total traps and when you get scammed,pay the price and regard it as a learning experience.

[Latindancer]

when you dispute a bill in Thailand it should be done politely and with respect

if you do it aggressively as westerners often do, then the whole scenario moves into violence

A very sensible reply. I agree wholeheartedly. If you let them pull you off balance emotionally, you lose the moral high ground. However when alcohol is involved, Westerners often get wound up really easily...thereby becoming sitting ducks.

[TafkaB]

Of course that is only if you were unfairly attacked and didn't deserve it and only you know the truth.

nobody deserves to be attacked by 7 thai punks you dope

What about Gary Glitter?

[TafkaB]

when you dispute a bill in Thailand it should be done politely and with respect

if you do it aggressively as westerners often do, then the whole scenario moves into violence

It's a fair reply, unfortunately Thais ripping of foreigners in areas like Patpong don't dispute bills with politeness and respect so usually it's quite ineffective to deal with them that way.

[DrAndy]

I have disputed bills and also what was promised and what was delivered in Patpong bars, upstairs and downstairs

they start by looking mean and angry but soon change into nice people when I explained the situation calmly and politely

I suppose they expect the worst and are happy when nothing happens

[Loy Toy]

nobody deserves to be attacked by 7 thai punks you dope

So you were there to witness the events then?

The only time I have seen situations get out of hand is when farangs start to mouth off and I did ask the question and the OP answered it. Best to remain cool and call for the tourist police who I have found out personally are very helpful in such situations.

And I wont insult you as you did me.

[nigelandjan]

I wanted to ’have a chat’ with the Thais that hit me but they had gone, but I will, eventually.

Why bother ?? FKS just keep right away from the shithole alltogether

[Carrabow]

when I explained the situation calmly and politely

Your joking... Right?

[Yemen]

Most unknown bars and some frequented best to pay as you drink.

[sabaii sabaii]

Chairman Mao has nailed it.

If you frequent these whorehouses and the like, you are gonna get shafted sometimes, not just in Patpong, any like establishment in Thailand

Some places are worse than others, and from experience, the places you are most likely to be done are the quiet places like Patpong or Nana Plaza , and more so if you appear a little tipsy

To make such a fuss over 100 baht is fukkin stupid,

You will lose

How do you think these Thai bouncers see us Farangs, coming over here buying their women ?

Find another area to drink, although Black Pagoda looks good a week on Friday

[sabaii sabaii]

I will be returning frequently to the area, looking out for these particular individuals, one on one

Best Wishes with that