Cowshed Cowboy wrote: ↑Sat Jan 01, 2022 7:45 pm

ExPenhMan wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:07 pm

Cowshed Cowboy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 3:49 pm

WillieW wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 5:57 pm Pattaya has been a shithole for the past 40 years. Developed to keep the foreign asshole tourists separate from the rest of Thailand it has until now fulfilled its purpose. If Pattaya dies then they will find somewhere else to do that.

My history is only 25 years, and while it was never in the market to win any beauty contests, as I sit here on New Year's afternoon on Beach Road enjoying.an atmosphere and vibrance I've not seen for 18 months, it reminds me what I love about the place. A multinational melting pot of craziness and fun that you can't put a price on. There is nowhere like it

I hope you've found somewhere you enjoy.

Happy Hogmanay

@Cowshed Cowboy, you must be on your favourite perch at Vichan's. I now wish I spent some time in Jomtien. Will see what next month brings.

Went into Pattaya, maybe a bit rash in hindsight as it was absolutely rammed. I wouldn't be surprised if Covid cases rocket in a few days and they close everything down again.

The Chonburi Provincial Public Health Deputy Director Doctor Wichai Tanasophon spoke with the associated Thai press this morning, January 2nd, 2022, regarding rapidly rising Covid-19 numbers in Banglamung and Pattaya and stated the following: “Many confirmed Covid -19 cases were found in Banglamung recently. Since December 22nd the infection rate has rapidly increased and continues to increase.”

“We have been conducting regular proactive testing at popular areas in Pattaya where many people gather, such as the Tree Town Market and venues nearby. Some confirmed cases at Tree Town also provided a history of visiting the Pattaya Walking Street and other areas that are popular for tourists and locals.” Dr. Wichai explained.