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Tops are selling LGBT Ice-creams. Ironically, they are STAWBERRY flavour. For anyone who knows any Thai slang, it's funny as fuck.

The event was organised by SWING with participation of Jomtien Complex, and the businesses within, plus a few external ones. Besides a broken sign on the top of the street, which I am told is being taken down, there was no "SuperTown" sponsorship or involvement with Pride. Another failed Thai project, thank fuck. Sounds like a theme park for special needs kids. There was even a part of the parade with a ladyboy massage shop. Although I am not sure where in Jomtien/Pattaya they were located. They were on foot behind the truck I was on. While you are correct, I didn't see any BoyzTown business involved, I saw many boys from that area both in the parade and enjoying the festivities. If all the boys and staff are there enjoying it, I don't really care about the participation of the Chinese serving establishments. It was a great day, and a really good boost for Jomtien Complex bar owners.

https://mikepattayataxi.com @floridarob put me onto these guys about 7-8 years ago when I travelled with him from Bangkok on my first trip to Pattaya. I have used them exclusively ever since and never been let down. I often get upgrades, especially when coming from Bangkok to Pattaya. 50+ trips, never an issue. In 2019 I even got to ride from the airport to Pattaya with the boss and his daughter. She spoke great English and it was great to learn about their business. Free water is provided, and you can request a stop at a service area with no issue. I seem to remember me and @floridarob stopping off for a McDonalds once 555.

What is an enlightened one? What is an FTM? and a "bulliers" ? Who the hell are you? I've really never heard such garbage in my life. Do you speak English? I live in Thailand and I can tell you how things work here. As for where you live, I don't give 2 shits. You sound American, so a shithole terrorist state ran by a rotting deranged grandad. Enjoy.

Not sure that's fair. A few bars have a large number of regulars every night. But they are your expats, and expats generally have 1 or 2 places they frequent. Cocka2 Bar usually has a good group sat with the owner Rob, myself sometimes included. Wednesdays gets people out trying to win the bingo at home bar. It's not all doom and gloom. You are correct though, some bars have 1 or less customers pretty much every night. There are a raft of closures coming in the very near future. But then again, new bars are opening too! No bars in the complex have a bar license. They can't get one as it's not classed as an "entertainment zone". But brown envelopes reach the right pockets on a monthly basis to keep the doors open.

Dolce Vita is for sale yes. Toto also has the poolside restaurant at 2B, but I believe doesn't pay rent. The building can't get anyone in there, so gave it away. I recently moved out of VT 2B, mainly because its a shit hole and needs knocking down. Fun Size Bar, formally Lambada Bar, was constructed in the motorbike parking area next to Dolce Vita, and they also built a cannabis shop behind it in what we call Dog Shit Alley. The cannabis shop lasted about a month before closing down. Lambada Bar was about 3 months. He was trying to sell it, but in the end it didn't sell, the Complex took control back after defaulted rent and the new American guy took it. James was Iranian. As for a nice guy, that's for each to have their own opinion. All I will say is, I never went anywhere near Lambada Bar, neither did anyone else.

It's called Fun Size Bar. There were about 12 customers for their Grand Opening. I attended briefly. American owner, Golf is running it for his sponsor. They were giving out 1 free drink per customer, so that was the draw. I counted 3 staff, and the boss. None of which I would consider Fun Size, whatever that means? Perhaps it refers to the staff having small dicks? They took over the location of the short lived Lambada Bar. The owner James did a runner after his bar never taking off at all. That was for multiple reasons, but hopefully the new owners will be better.

Ladyboys are kathoey, and they use that term themselves. I have a couple of ladyboy friends who would likely beat your head in with their high heels if you called them transgender. I'd suggest keeping your mouth closed talking about issues you clearly have no idea about. No idea how US politics has anything to do with some violent cross-dressers in Thailand, but hey, you get to throw your toys out the pram hey!

I hope this is the case. In 24 hours or so I assume we will see the details. As with all things related to Thai Visas, I never get my hopes up. It always has, and always will be a pain in the ass.

I've heard that it's going to involve a "bond" payment of 300-400k, much like that retirement VISA. Also the requirement for a degree. I know a fair few remote workers, only 1 of which attended university. As you said, there are plenty of options already for remote workers. Mainly ED Visas, or more legitimately going through a company like UnionSpace and obtaining a work permit and paying tax.

You get what you pay for I guess. Living in Pattaya I have seen rent prices increase, and I put that on the influx of Russians pushing up demand. Having said that, it's only about 20% higher then pre-covid, but 50% higher than post covid. 7-11 has seen massive increases, which doesn't effect me as much as it does the Thai people. Then again, Thai's are smart and use the markets, which have seen smaller price increases. I have to say though, the price of Durian is sickening. It shocks me to see Thai people flocking to these pop-up Durian shops and spending a fortune on the stuff. Luckily I can't stand it. The same can't be said about the boyfriend.... As for boys and bars, yeah it's getting very expensive for visitors. 100-120b in Jomtien Complex for a bottle of Chang is just wrong. I refuse to pay it. Walk 50 meters to the main road and the girly bars sell for 55-60 baht. It's just ripping off the gay tourists. Most expats I spend time with, who are generally not retired but work here, buy bottles of whiskey/vodka/gin and that keeps their prices down. You can also give boys drinks from your bottle, which doesn't class as a boy drink. But still tip them if you're getting them drunk! As for boys, well, pay what you want. As said in another thread recently, there are some pretentious little queens running round demanding 4k ST. I'm sure some are paying it, good for them. There are other boys just as cute who will run to your condo for 1000 baht. Especially now in low season. It's very quiet around here. I personally am spending a lot less time in bars as life is getting busy for me. Often when I do go out, I find myself in places that are not "boy bars" and have just as much fun. It's surprising how available boys are in Pattaya when you learn enough Thai to engage with them. That cute waiter in the restaurant you like, good chance he will come to your room after work! Anyway, pay what you want or don't. It's your journey. Be like the Russians and sit on the steps of 7-11 with a bottle of Chang.

I know the exact boy being written about here, and I wouldn't touch that filth with a barge pole, and that's saying a lot.

Well that reply was about as useful as the vagina flavour cardboard "chips" that old bloke sell in Jomtien Complex. Who the fuck is Ian?

Who the fuck is IAN?

That's a firm no. Apologies.

Look like us? Damn. You lefties sure are discriminatory. I don't know what you look like, but my Thai boyfriend is under 20, handsome, tall, kind and has a job far away from the gay scene. I don't pay for anything. Well I do like to treat him from time to time. But that's my choice.

People watch this shit? lol I have a 12 year old Nephew who with a huge Tiktok gaming account. What moron stole some photos off google to make this?

Dorothy's Showbar is open. I spoke to one of the owners just last night. There is a for sale notice on the outside TV. So if you're interested, you can buy it. Tonight there is a big party at Dolce Vita. Toto was there in good spirits. If rumours are to be believed, which is always a bad idea in Jomtien Complex, 4T Bar are planning to close. But that's just street chatter, as of tonight they are open. As far as I am aware, there are 15 odd bars currently "For Sale For The Right Price". BC Bar was for sale for years before they decided to throw the towel in and shut up shop. While some bars might not be doing well, I think it's important to remember that even in low season, some are doing just fine with their regular expats and sprinkling of tourists. It's not all doom and gloom.

Temporary.

Where is Supertown? I live in Jomtien, never heard of it.

It was the twins, Es and Em's birthday at Poseidon. Not Chinese people. They invaded cocka2 bar afterwards, were our group of 10-12 were sat. You are correct that a lot of the complex was dead, and has been since the end of Songkran, but the well run bars are busy as usual. While I love low season, the Complex has lost 2 bars in the last 2 weeks (Lambada and BC Bar). It's likely they won't be the last to shut up shop. There simply isn't enough expats and/or tourists to support 30+ bars in the complex.

Spot on advice. The number of times I have bought a 7 baht bottle of water from 711 with a 1000 baht note? Hundreds of times. The better advice is get a BOLT or a GRAB and not deal with the tuktuk/taxi mafia.

I can't even remember the last time I saw a "sexy twink" at a Massage shop in Pattaya. 6 years ago? There were a couple of cute freelancers before high season who ended up at Soda Massage in Jomtien Complex, but at this point you might as well be sticking a sausage in the channel tunnel. @floridarob can give you a full rundown on this issue, but on the flipside. I wish you luck. I actually feel sorry for the tourists who come here now. I see some guys looking like Rick in the first episode of The Walking Dead, wondering what the fuck is going on. Then again, a good percentage of the tourist look like the zombies.

Water started on the 10th in Jomtien Complex. Insane! Luckily the chalk power didn't. You are correct, I personally know a number a people who are, or already have came down from Bangkok to continue the insanity. While the 19th will be a blast in Jomtien Complex, I must admit I am looking forward to the 20th! My brother is even coming, but @floridarob wont be here to suck his dick. Oops.