lance2546

33 minutes ago, BigTel said:

 

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1983855/three-more-travellers-from-thailand-test-positive-in-japan

Yeah some times Thailand is covid transmission free for extended periods- until it isn't. Thailand did better that the USA, number wise, but even the USA's covid numbers are improving. 

Thailand is a sovereign nation, it can close the borders indefinitely and give Nokor some competition on who is the strictest Hermit State. The Self Sufficiency economic model will serve them well 

1 hour ago, BigTel said:

Thank's Lance .  I like and agree with your analogy with the Berlin Wall hence I am not planning on a trip until atleast November 2021  but if things should change I am also making sures I will have my finances in place , just in case.       

Wise man; it is what it is and all of us are speculating about reopening. 

Hungry people revolt, if history is any guide. The junta knows this, but continues to pander -for now- to the "keep us safe" majority.

52 minutes ago, seven said:

Is that what they have now?

 

Is that seven trolling me now?

On 9/5/2020 at 3:41 AM, BigTel said:

https://thepattayanews.com/2020/09/05/leading-walking-street-business-owners-warn-of-total-collapse-of-tourism-industry-in-pattaya-if-thailand-has-no-foreign-tourists-for-another-3-6-months/

Adam Judd who wrote this article seems to have His finger on the pulse quite accurately. One of the statements my a Mr Ud somes up what I have been feeling about this whole situation.

As Mr. Ud told Associated Reporters “What good is it that I am safe from this virus that about 99% of people survive if I cannot eat and have no home and no way to take care of my family?”

I agree, the cure is worse than the disease. My hunch is that this could change as suddenly as the Berlin Wall coming down; one day no end in sight for communist rule and the next freedom. For Thailand to reopen, I think it will depend on FOMO, say Vietnam reopening, doing well and Thailand fears missing out on tourist revenue.

Greed is good 

(Great article BigTel, thanks for sharing)

On 8/14/2020 at 8:51 PM, bangkokdavid said:

nookie is up for everything

https://fr.xvideos.com/video32751909/ladyboy_nookkei_pounds_un_chatte

great video, thanks for sharing

Just now, Pdoggg said:

I suspect a Shinawatra government would tilt towards economic concerns while the junta would tilt towards public safety.

Agreed. 

The economic pain thresh hold is a debate each country must decide. If history is any guide, this pandemic will take a couple of years to play out.

I'm heading to Mexico 

5 hours ago, Pdoggg said:

94.5% of respondents to a recent opinion poll fear the prospect of the second wave of COVID-19 infections and they want a complete ban on foreign arrivals in Thailand, according to a Suan Dusit Poll.

Ya a natural reaction, people are scared. But Thailand get's a significant percentage of it's GDP from exports and tourism, so eventually economics will also be a consideration. I've seen polls where a high percentage of Thais are in favor of keeping foreigners out- but there will always be a significant minority that depend on tourism for income. 

That could prove problematic for the junta

I walked by this bar often and the ladyboys were always welcoming but I never ventured inside. Seems like I always got distracted at another joint 

1 hour ago, Pdoggg said:

Unless rents are renegotiated how are any Pattaya bars going to survive if farangs don't return this year and next year has 20% of 2019? 

EDIT: Same goes for restaurants.  I would think the best positioned eateries would be street stalls such as those that might be found outside a Family Mart which I assume pay some sort of monthly rent but probably not any upfront fees and can walk away at any time. 

Tourists arrivals to Thailand surged after the GFC.... and so did the rents.

Yeah the bar owners are really in a tight spot, rents are so high and with no revenue coming in, it's a sure path to bankruptcy. A bar owner in Subic Bay, Philippines shared that he asked his Pinoy landlord for a discount or forbearance; the reply was a curt "No, but feel free to vacate."

I hope the greedy landlords get some of their own medicine.

1 hour ago, Pdoggg said:

 Next time may skip the mask as I wasn't talking to anyone except one extremely brief conversation.  But the mask makes it easier not to have to reply to the girls who try to engage you into conversation.  Not sure if I needed the glove except for the doorknobs and elevator buttons in my building.  

I used to see many Pinays wearing face masks- pulled down to their chin, LOL. They put one on, then pull it down for some reason and never bother to reposition it over their mouth and nose. More of a fashion statement.

About 10 years ago I stopped touching door knobs, hand rails, etc. as much as possible. Seems to help me to not catch common colds. 

I'm sure the sex workers are hurting for customers, but desperate people will do desperate things (theft/ scam reference) 

I'm happy to be back in the USA. After this virus thing subsides, I'll be happy to be on the road again.

I like Eddy's videos; he is upbeat, objective but does call a spade a spade (Check out his Bali video)

He is a foodie and I have enjoyed eating at a few of the places he recommends.

Nice looking girls in the bar

7 minutes ago, bumblebee said:

Alas my cash is accounted for in other venues about town these days.  Good to see you back in these parts again Lance. 

Only for August buddy; I'm back in pork adobo land :)

On 12/7/2019 at 4:19 PM, bumblebee said:

I am staying very close to what was one of, if not the, most popular ladyboy bars in its prime, say 5 to 6 years ago and  it was the place to be for many lb lovers.  Now when I pass it appears to be lucky to have 1 or 2 customers at any given time...if even that.  
 

Well spend some money and help them out buddy; you can't take it with you :)

I was in Pattaya for the month of August and stayed on Soi Chaiyapoon. I tried several of the naughty massage shops there, banged LBs and girls and was pleasantly surprised. Several of the LBs were OK with 700 baht and even gave me a nice oil massage either before or after the main event. I never made it to Walking Street, Labamba or the other main spots. Went to Nid Cha a couple of times, but never pulled from there. I also pulled from social media. 

On ‎5‎/‎2‎/‎2019 at 2:35 PM, Pdoggg said:

Angeles City:

Phillies no longer has their super cheap breakfast special. However Bretto still has their special but starts at 4AM (Phillies started at 3).

Phillies does still have 58 baht San Mig Lite along the rail facing the freelance ladyboys but inside by the sports screens it is more expensive.

Probably the best value for money joint is Bob's Bar, no sign but outside it says Sun Moon. 85 pisos schnitzel with chips. 100 pisos cordon blue with chips.

Looks like a hole in the wall dive bar where the food would suck but it is delicious and served on a nice plate with the proper condiments.

You can ask for free cold service water in a mason jar or suck on a 45 pisos San Mig Lite (Think San Mig Pilsner is only 40). Lots of expat sitting outside at these prices but Angeles expats semm a cut above the Pattaya expats in wifebeater drinking at 10 AM.

First time in got a very friendly welcome from the barmaid. This joint is doing something right.

Highly recommended!

I've eaten at Bob's many times, good food at a great price. SML is P45; I pay P29/bottle when I buy a case, so his markup is low. Many expats go there to socialize; after a while the girlie bars get old and many of the customers have live ins, so they are not looking to hook up. But girls do stroll by, so its possible to get a number. Some nights it's packed, no seats available. Bob is a Filipino guy, lives around the corner and really looks after his customers.

22 hours ago, sydneyjohn57 said:

Thanks @lance2546

YW buddy. Even when the cops enforce "loitering", there will be some ladyboys walking around. Just approach them and most will be receptive to getting better acquainted :) And during no loitering periods, LBs will be active on social media/dating apps, still very easy to hook up.

3 hours ago, sydneyjohn57 said:

@Pdoggg from your post it appears you are back in AC??

As I am heading to Philippines (and then to Malaysia) next month can you advise if the Walking Street ladyboy curfew is still in place as it did ruin the vibe of the place when I was there last November.

 

I was at Envy, opposite of Phillies, a couple of weeks ago and the ladyboys were out. The crackdowns (aren't most cracks down? :) ) are just window dressing and never last that long. Although if a guy was in AC for a short visit, it could be problematic. Good hunting buddy:)

I used to love going down to Phillies, perch myself at the rail and check out the talent. But I haven't been to Phillies for around six months and don't even bar hop much. I just got burned out. Off to Cambodia in 2019 and I'll hit the bars most every night. My "vacation" from Angeles :) 

A LB friend messaged me last night that she has not been to Phillies or Walking Street for three weeks. Seems like there is a LB crackdown by the authorities. If some one is plannigna trip, I wouldn't worry, bar raids/LB harassment is usually short lived. More public relations so the police can demonstrate their diligence against human trafficking, lol.

OT, but a LB shared with me that her first sex partner was her cousin; he gave her P5 after he fucked her. Not a typo, five pesos guys. I must have shown some disbelief because she quickly said "That was many years ago and I could buy several pieces of candy with 5 pesos."

5 hours ago, bumblebee said:

 Personally I have found it hard to get motivated to get involved in ladyboy scene discussions in the past couple of years.  With a longish trip coming up in a couple of months I have been getting spurts of excitement to check in more often, but then after reading a few threads I just get bored again. 

I hear you buddy. I went to Pattaya this past July and  weeks before departure, I was perusing the Pattaya threads. As soon as I leave, I loose interest. Not nocking Pattaya, I just focus where I'm at.

Off to Cambodia in January; first time back there fir several years and looking forward to it :)

I was there in July and stayed in the Soi Bua Kao ghetto :) Pulled girls and LBs from social media, so D. LB/GG bars bore me now so I hook up online.

We sorta know about pay toilets when we visit here. No excuse for crapping on the bar's floor. If paying to use the toilet is such a big deal, don't go to Thailand

A few days ago a girl sent me some pics of herself, on the beach at Boracay.

Me "I thought Duterte closed Boracay?"

Girl "Only on news hon."

LOL, always interesting here

Taking a crap on the floor.... no wonder some of the locals hold us in low regard...