Hard1 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, bumblebee said: The end of an era in Pattaya. One of the last remaining LB venues from most guys’ early days in town. I first visited a week or so after it opened in its original, and some may argue better, location across the road. Good times back then. Looking at history, sooner or later all the ladyboys bars are closing. Among the worst investments one may make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoolpusher Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Any business can be a bad investment, it's the risk you take from day one .I have not met anyone that can look into the future and say this is going to work , two of the most well known franchise in the world " Hooters and McDonald's " have both failed in the wrong location. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdoggg Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 2 hours ago, stoolpusher said: Any business can be a bad investment, it's the risk you take from day one .I have not met anyone that can look into the future and say this is going to work , two of the most well known franchise in the world " Hooters and McDonald's " have both failed in the wrong location. Spot on SP! I think many businessmen underestimate risk. Some fail because of weak management. The tragic thing though is that a bar could be doing everything right and through hard work and smart work be successful and have it all wiped away because of the pandemic. Risks such as "what if tourism falls by 20%" or "what if customer preferences change such as preferring Treeetown or Chaiyapoon instead of Action Street or Soi 7" are something a prospective business owner should take into consideration. But who could foresee that tourism drops 99%? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard1 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Many LB bars failed even before pandemic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciobha Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Many bars in general failed long before the pandemic, but somehow seemed to limp along along regardless, no doubt haemorrhaging money along the way. But to be fair, bars now in every country in the world, even Ireland, were failing long before the pandemic, as attitudes changed and there was too much competition for an ever diminishing customer base. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/28/2020 at 8:49 PM, bumblebee said: The end of an era in Pattaya. Let's be honest. Ever since Nancy was bought out, it's been downhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciobha Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 So it looks like Nok has finally thrown in the towel and called it a day at La Bamba. Not a surprise really, the only surprise was that she held out this long. The pandemic was the final nail, but as has been mentioned, the writing was on the wall a long time ago. The finances required to get the bar up and running again, possibly only to see it closed within a few weeks with new restrictions, were not there, and the desire to keep the place going faded a long time ago. All the girls living in the bar have now moved out, and will be seeking employment elsewhere. Some of them will find it easier than others - a number of them have been La Bamba institutionalised, so to speak, and may find it hard to adapt to another bar. Miss Sindy was interested in taking over the reigns and keeping the bar running in her name, but couldn't find a mug who was willing to finance it for her. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke007 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Sad news, but as you say no surprise ciobha. Another legendary bar bites the dust, but at least many of us will always have the great memories of La Bamba. Chok Dee to the girls 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebee Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 It had a great innings all the same. From its opening in late 2007/early 2008 in the old location opposite, it was always a good place to meet up and start off the night back in its hay day. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALittleGuy Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 9:11 PM, ciobha said: So it looks like Nok has finally thrown in the towel and called it a day at La Bamba. Not a surprise really, the only surprise was that she held out this long. The pandemic was the final nail, but as has been mentioned, the writing was on the wall a long time ago. The finances required to get the bar up and running again, possibly only to see it closed within a few weeks with new restrictions, were not there, and the desire to keep the place going faded a long time ago. All the girls living in the bar have now moved out, and will be seeking employment elsewhere. Some of them will find it easier than others - a number of them have been La Bamba institutionalised, so to speak, and may find it hard to adapt to another bar. Miss Sindy was interested in taking over the reigns and keeping the bar running in her name, but couldn't find a mug who was willing to finance it for her. What would you say is a caracteristic of being "La Bamba institutionalised" ? :) Just curious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciobha Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 2 hours ago, ALittleGuy said: What would you say is a caracteristic of being "La Bamba institutionalised" ? :) Just curious No rules, no discipline, no sense of responsibility, no idea of the basic principles of timekeeping - should I go on?? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTel Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 13 hours ago, ciobha said: No rules, no discipline, no sense of responsibility, no idea of the basic principles of timekeeping Could you be more specific 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALittleGuy Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 On 4/22/2022 at 10:13 PM, ciobha said: No rules, no discipline, no sense of responsibility, no idea of the basic principles of timekeeping - should I go on?? Haha ok :) I didn't know they were that much "go as it goes", I don't have much experience to compare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quietguy Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 On 4/22/2022 at 9:13 PM, ciobha said: No rules, no discipline, no sense of responsibility, no idea of the basic principles of timekeeping That's the job description for a ladyboy! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Quietguy said: That's the job description for a ladyboy! Not everyone. The crackheads of Soi 6 /Hi Boss maybe, but many are quite disciplined. They sweep their room every day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quietguy Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 12 hours ago, seven said: They sweep their room every day. They would have to pick their clothes up from the floor first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Miller Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 La Bamba for sure was a landmark in Pattaya. For me THE face of La Bamba was Jeley (or Jele, Jaley and Jelee)! I simply wasn't capable of walking through the Soi, without her luring me into the bar for some drinks and more. It felt awkward walking by the place, without seeing her last month. I tried to contact her through Line, but unfortunately didn't get any reply. Would have loved to make some more sweet memories with her. I saw quite some pics here in the thread, but for you guys, a little trip to memory lane of this beauty Certainly I hope she surfaces again ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALittleGuy Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 On 5/17/2022 at 6:18 PM, Dan Miller said: La Bamba for sure was a landmark in Pattaya. For me THE face of La Bamba was Jeley (or Jele, Jaley and Jelee)! I simply wasn't capable of walking through the Soi, without her luring me into the bar for some drinks and more. It felt awkward walking by the place, without seeing her last month. I tried to contact her through Line, but unfortunately didn't get any reply. Would have loved to make some more sweet memories with her. I saw quite some pics here in the thread, but for you guys, a little trip to memory lane of this beauty Certainly I hope she surfaces again ! That last pic looks dangerous :D 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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