Papa Sam

Temptations ladyboy bar still not open:

Pic source: Twitter (8 February 22)

Off-topic:

Legendary Thermae has reopened tonight for the first time in a million years:

Is the pandemic now over or what does this mean??

Stickman is back!!!! Yeah!!!

https://www.stickmanbangkok.com/weekly-column/2022/02/back-in-the-saddle-2/

One titbit from Sin City is that Beach Road gogo bar, TQ, also known as Tahitian Queen, is set to reopen this coming Friday, February 11th.

On 5/15/2021 at 4:42 PM, duke007 said:

Scooter Bars

One of the Scooter Bars last night got a friendly reminder from the BiB not to serve alcohol past 11 p.m.:

Pattaya - the city that never sleeps:

31 January 22:

Little Bird:

Total 10 day . Have customers 8 day , no have customers 2 day. Is ok 33,000 B money only  easy to get work get money because I'm beautiful. No money is a worthless life ,Have 2 arms, have 2 legs, have breath, have to work. 

Porn film company (XVIDO) tell me to do sex movies . 22,000 B . I say can do not. I not interested and not want to do

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ladyboysinpattaya/permalink/4893740674041664/

10 hours ago, Quietguy said:

massage shop is called 'Lovely Massage'.

I think it's the woman on the right hand side in the pic below who's discovered that the gentleman had passed away during the massage:

https://www.77kaoded.com/news/sangk/2234641

https://www.komkhaotuathai.com/contents/37483

RIP Sir.

In other news: another bar raid last night. Several places (Mojito, Jackie, Bangkok double shot, Dragon, Diwariam Cafe Jomtien Complex) got an unpleasant surprise visit from the BiB:

https://www.naewna.com/local/631917

https://www.topnews.co.th/news/222226

Source: Thai media

Knock, knock who's there?

51 minutes ago, Pdoggg said:

Wonder if the reopening includes dancing and carpet munching?   

Sukhumvit Soi 7 tonight Friday 28 January 22:

OMG!!! The Windmill Pattaya (Soi Diamond) has reopened tonight:

This can only mean that the pandemic is over... Enjoy!!

The US Navy is coming to town!

Walking Street bar owners met today (28 Jan) at King's Seafood Restaurant on Walking Street, South Pattaya.

The owners and operators discussed common guidelines to control the spread of COVID-19 during the US Navy visit (ATK testing, disinfection procedure...).

They are going to write a letter to the mayor of Pattaya to ask for money and personel to deal with the expected 2,000 US Navy sailors arriving in Pattaya in mid-February.

Looks as if there are not many farang bar owners on WS....

https://mgronline.com/local/detail/9650000009426

Slightly off topic as it's not ladyboy specific, but it seems to be true that some bars on the middle and upper floors are opening now as well:

We'll see if Temps, DC 10, and Strap's are amongst them...

Soi Nana after the rain today:

Pic source: Twitter

Test and fuck at Soi Cowboy:

The zebra crossing at Asok junction, around the corner from Soi Cowboy, has got a paint job:

On 5/8/2016 at 4:56 PM, 8inches said:

zebra crossings are just Thai sense of humour.

Zebra crossing used by an impromptu café:

500 B fine...

https://news.ch7.com/detail/546240

The RTP found that several bars have violated the 11 p.m. booze ban in Pattaya on 26 January 2022:

Source: FB

TreeTown pretty busy last night:

Thai social media users are making fun of this farang and are calling him the "Hulk":

A man was beaten up on Pattaya Beach in the early hours today:

At 00.30 on 27 January 2022, Pattaya Police received a report of an assault. The incident occurred on Pattaya Beach. After being notified, police officers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Service team rushed to the scene.

A man aged 30-35 was found injured with cuts on his eyebrows, lips, and his face was bleeding. Rescue workers provided first aid before the man was urgently transported to the hospital. The perpetrators fled before police arrived.

https://www.banmuang.co.th/news/region/267312

https://news.ch7.com/detail/546156

Most bars on Walking Street and elsewhere in Pattaya cooperated well on the first night that alcohol could be served again until 11 p.m. according to:

https://www.posttoday.com/social/local/673881

...most but apparently not all places:

80 percent of bar guests were Thai people according to https://news.ch7.com/detail/545711

https://news.thaipbs.or.th/content/311963

Covid numbers going down:

Fahrenheit 'bistro"  Walking Street opening this Friday:

Mr B. Flowers mentioned in his live video yesterday that his news page would be moving to a server in Singapore...

Bali Hai (South Pattaya) last night: 

Heavy rainfall and lightning apparently were the causes of an electric shock that led to a fire destroying five motorbikes:

Source: s tv

Is dry season already over?

Obsession Bar: the outside area by the red camper is open:

and apparently (internet rumors) more bars on the middle and upper floor of Nana Plaza will open as restaurants in the next few days...

3 hours ago, Pdoggg said:

Has anyone seen any media confirming that the Governor Of Chonburi has signed off on the 11PM closing due to start Monday?

I think this is what you're looking for:

https://www.facebook.com/483540001709826/posts/5005901322806982/

"The service for the consumption of alcoholic beverages in such establishments shall not be later than 11:00 PM."

Another bar raid in Pattaya last night it seems:

BONE nightclub on Petchtrakul Road?

https://www.naewna.com/local/630370

https://tna.mcot.net/region-867132

Bangkok Pat is looking back at the history of Soi Cowboy:

New girls Meena and Monica:

From the bar's Twitter

On 10/15/2021 at 12:10 PM, markm said:

what's the problem... tastes like chicken 

exactly...

Thank you very VIP

Pattaya Sandbox

Pattaya will soon be part of the sandbox scheme.

From February 1, 2022, registration will be open for additional areas, namely Chonburi Province in Bang Lamung District, Pattaya City, Si Racha District, Koh Sichang District, Sattahip District, only Na Chom Thian Subdistrict, Bang Saray Subdistrict and Trat Province in the Island Area .

https://www.komchadluek.net/covid-19/502049

Test & Go + Sandbox (?) rules:

- Arrivals from all countries are allowed.

- RT-PCR test 2 times with proof of hotel booking on the first day and on the 5th day with the hotel with 2 testing partners. Proof of payment for both PCR tests is needed.

- Systematized inspection and supervision. Tourists will have to wait at the specified accommodation/location until they receive the results of the test.

- Insurance system: In the event that the insurance does not cover the costs, the traveler will be responsible for the costs of hospital/ hotel Isolation and HRC.

- The CCSA will reconsider the rules if there are more cases / outbreaks or the situation changes otherwise.

https://www.amarintv.com/news/detail/117687

Both, Test & Go and Sandbox, are to accept tourists starting from February 1 onwards.

In the blue areas, including Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Krabi, Chonburi, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Phang Nga, and Phuket, alcohol can be consumed until 11 p.m.

Translated from Thai into English via Google Translate so please bear with me if its an odd read...

More info & resources:

https://www.isranews.org/article/isranews-news/105914-isranews-covid-189.html

https://www.prachachat.net/politics/news-846198

https://www.matichon.co.th/covid19/news_3141524

https://www.tnnthailand.com/news/covid19/102523/

https://www.tnnthailand.com/news/covid19/102516/

Edit: according to

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Thailand-to-resume-no-quarantine-entry-from-February

Test and Go will be open to visitors from all countries:

"Before resumption of the program, only 63 countries and territories were eligible for quarantine-free entry. From February, the program is open to all, however two PCR tests are required. Visitors must take one upon arrival and another on the fifth day of their stay."

This leaves me wondering why there's a need for two similar programs: T&G and SB...

Sex on the Beach Bar Jomtien got a surprise visit from the BiB tonight:

Apparently they've sold booze beyond 9 p.m. ...

COVID alert level remains at 4 (the second highest level). Decision will take place tomorrow, January the 20th.

https://www.naewna.com/local/629712

Pattaya One's headline today could be understood as if T&G (test and go) will resume in February. But I cannot find any confirmation for this on Thai media. Thai PBS for example writes that this matter will be discussed at tomorrow's CCSA meeting

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/resumption-of-test-and-go-registrations-new-covid-measures-to-be-decided-by-ccsa-thursday/