The Pattaya Quiz - How well do you know the area

[dirtydog]

So, lets start off the online Pattaya quiz, now the first question is about the Palm Beach Hotel in Jomtien, what is it most infamous for? A little clue is that it had to change its name.

[Airportwo]

It's barbecue's? or good security ?

[Mr Lick]

1. For not being on Jomtien beachfront?

2. For spelling the word Jomtien incorrectly?

[dirtydog]

Airport seems to be on the right track.

[Loy Toy]

There was a fire about 8-10 years ago that started in the Kitchen and spread to the upper floors killing many people.

[blue]

July 1997, there was a terrible fire that killed almost 100 people.

[blue]

ahaha loy toy wins by faster connection ..

[Loy Toy]

Not drunk and stupid tonight mate and I remember the incident well except for the date .

Used to meet up with a little lovely in that hotel regularly and in fact was staying there only a week before that fire.

[dirtydog]

or good security ?

The good security of course was that they chained up the fire exits to stop people leaving without paying..........

[DJ Pat]

The Hi-Five suffered a similar fate.

[Loy Toy]

Well, what do I win Dawg?

A free nights accommodation there, a blow job in the massage parlour or a kick in the bollocks?

Or am I supposed to ask the next Pattaya related question?

[DJ Pat]

Free drink courtesy of my goodself on October 12th mate. Maybe a second one.

[Loy Toy]

Free drink courtesy of my goodself on October 12th mate. Maybe a second one.

Cheers Pat.

I am looking forward to meeting your cousin again as well.

[Airportwo]

I remember the fire & the usual Thai bullshit after well!
At this time I used to partake of refreshment in KR bar which looks onto side of building, I was working in Egypt when I saw on TV a building that was very familiar, but with flames and people jumping out of windows.
There was a classic Thai investigation into why this happened? after a through investigation everybody was cleared of any wrong doing! - Apart from Somchai the kitchen boy, he was found to be solely responsible and is probably still rotting in jail for his heinous crimes!
The hotel was supposed to be knocked down, but to the "surprise' of all, it was secretly rebuilt, then "Amazingly" given permission to reopen!
TIT
Imagine the mainly Asians that stay there would be interested in the history of the rooms.........

[rawlins]

1 -0 to Loy Toy

Next question?

[Spin]

Next question?

Can somebody name one Pattaya street that is clean, properly maintained, and not overun with grubby slagdogs and doddery old farts?

[Loy Toy]

Easy Mate, Soi Suan Little Venice has no stray dogs or slapdogs, is spotless, has not a somtam vendor in sight and the only doddery old fart (being me) spends most of his time in Soi 33 in Bangkok.

Do I win again?

[larvidchr]

^
Hmmmm that soi is quite often overun with "doddery" old farts and you forget the gay community and the Italian whoremongers and all their slagdogs parading naked for your pleasure in the next door swimmingpool.

[Airportwo]

1 -0 to Loy Toy

Next question?

I would like to appeal against this vote, read my reply? its a sad state when only DD understands!!! cryptanalytic answers !
There is a prize - yes?

[Loy Toy]

I would like to appeal against this vote, read my reply?

OK...OK..........I'll give it to you Airport as it is only fair.

Now where is your next cryptic question?

[Airportwo]

I never expected this well deserved award, on behalf off my team I will accept it in recognition of all the hard work............

City eyes Royal Jomtien renovation

Pattaya’s city administration is concerned with the construction at the Royal Jomtien Hotel site, as major renovations are taking place before officials have had the chance to complete their investigations.
On July 11, 1997, ninety-two people perished when a leaky cooking gas cylinder erupted, causing the worse hotel fire in Thailand’s history. The high number of fatalities was partly blamed on chain-locked fire escapes.
City Manager Niran Watanasadsathorn said he is aware that the Royal Jomtien Hotel has begun damage repairs prior to completion of the investigation. He said that Royal Jomtien Hotel management claim the proper coordination with appropriate agencies has been conducted, and the hotel is in the process of correcting the areas identified in accordance with fire and foundation codes, following the massive damage suffered in 1997.
Manager Niran reiterated that the process needs to be performed according to prescribed steps. Once the hotel completes its rebuilding, Chonburi officials will conduct an inspection to ensure the required corrections have been implemented prior to issuing an authorization to re-open. Any discrepancies identified by the provincial inspection will require correction prior to city approval.

[Thep den]

Try to make them a wee bit harder DD.....TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum Jomtien Beach Restaurants, Bars and Hotels

I remember that fire. They had choppers lifting them of the roof.

[dirtydog]

Onto a more difficult one, this was taken on the west side of Sukhumvit in Pattaya, ie the busy side, anybody know where or recognise the dogs?

[Airportwo]

No, next....

[spikebs4]

yeah im sure one of them works in soi six