Arriving yesterday, I made a short trip to Jomtien Complex for some insight. Answering the question on another topic “Who goes to Jomtien Complex at all”, that be me. I like the overall atmosphere and always stay within walking distance or inside the complex when in Pattaya.
First beers, as always, L&N Bar. Chatted with the nice owner and practised a bit on the few Thai words I speak. Bar quite empty, as always, but serves the community as a Homebase for all the barboys around (cigarettes, lao dong). Question Mark opposite was packed with a birthday party, a pig on the roast never fails to attract many people. This Soi is pretty crowded with a new gay bar seemingly to be opening every week.
Went on and wanted to have a beer in the Pour House in the other Soi. Upon approach, was pleased that the place has sharpen up with new furniture. Only after sitting down I recognised, the Pour House no longer exists but the Ganymede Bar has taken over (sad news, I liked the Pour House). Ganymede Bar moved in from the Hotel on the other side of the Soi and the Ganymede Hotel has changed name to Zing Resort and Spa. One could say the de-gaying of the Hotel might be completed now and it can proudly call itself a family resort.
Back to the first Soi, had a drink at Dolce Vita. This place also had a major clean up and is under new management now. Looks nice and I think it will do well, has the right mix of boys but not too pushy.
Last drink, when jetlag really kicked in, was at The Venue, good to see some old staff back. 7-11, then bed.