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HamJDW said:
Pattaya is a mad city but has a lot more to it than its reputation. There is a plethora of stereotypical 50's plus clientele looking for 'love' but also significant Russian, Chinese and Korean investment. Things are definitely improving and more family orientated, although still plenty of debauchery to be found.I spent a lot of time there in the early 2000's. Was in Samui when the tsunami happened in 2003, where we were unaffected, but some of my friends were in Phuket and witnessed some terrible things. They came to Samui to stay with us. Nine of us in a couple of rooms. They lost their money and passports!
I've met quite a few characters in pattaya including Jimmy White and Jason Mariner, the Chelsea headhunter fella from that BBC investigation years ago. He's loud but ok. I also met Chris 'Chubby'Henderson who was the co-owner in the 'Dog's ********************************' bar. He who was also caught up in the 2nd Chelsea Headhunter trial. He's dead now but I quite liked him.
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I went to Pattaya way back in the early '90's. As an 18 year old it was nothing short of heaven.
 
I've a mate whose folks have spent much of their retirement out in Chiang Mai. It sounds like if you're unpretentious you can live like a king. Never been myself, but Thailand is on the wish list if just for the food more than anything.
 
The 1st time I went to Bangkok I visited a ping pong show. The 'star of the show' hauled me up on stage and made me hold up two balloons. She then laid back, took aim and fired darts out of her fanny. She was a terrible shot, darts whistled past my ears but eventually she hit the target. Eric Bristow would have had nothing to worry about.
 
HamJDW said:
The 1st time I went to Bangkok I visited a ping pong show. The 'star of the show' hauled me up on stage and made me hold up two balloons. She then laid back, took aim and fired darts out of her fanny. She was a terrible shot, darts whistled past my ears but eventually she hit the target. Eric Bristow would have had nothing to worry about.
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the size of Eric i imagine if he farted darts out it would be like a howitzer
 
HamJDW said:
The 1st time I went to Bangkok I visited a ping pong show. The 'star of the show' hauled me up on stage and made me hold up two balloons. She then laid back, took aim and fired darts out of her fanny. She was a terrible shot, darts whistled past my ears but eventually she hit the target. Eric Bristow would have had nothing to worry about.
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We did the obligetory 'show'. Quite boring/puerile tbh. Although we were being hounded by bar girls entire time and p1ssed.

Great, watching a woman stick a snake you know where. Darts and usual other stuff, sex on stage. Quite sorry/pitiful experience tbh.

'Funniest' bit was a group of North Americans whooping and cheering with what seemed genuine appreciation. Unbelievably embarrassing... for them
 
northstandmark said:
I've a mate whose folks have spent much of their retirement out in Chiang Mai. It sounds like if you're unpretentious you can live like a king. Never been myself, but Thailand is on the wish list if just for the food more than anything.
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I've only ever been to Phuket. Lovely beaches, excellent food and a visit to Bangla Road in Patong is an eye opener if you fancy a bit of ping pong (edit seen it mentioned above).
 
red_house said:
I've only ever been to Phuket. Lovely beaches, excellent food and a visit to Bangla Road in Patong is an eye opener if you fancy a bit of ping pong (edit seen it mentioned above).
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Bangla Road reminds me of Charminster on a Saturday night.
You may remember meeting a mate of mine in The Maldives a few years ago. He was smiling away in Bangla Road a couple of years before convinced he was being chatted up by a couple of women.
 
northstandmark said:
I've a mate whose folks have spent much of their retirement out in Chiang Mai. It sounds like if you're unpretentious you can live like a king. Never been myself, but Thailand is on the wish list if just for the food more than anything.
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Chiang Mai is lovely, much cooler than the south and a slower pace. Had the best curries of any kind I've ever had there, little place called something like Arun Rai (it was about 18 years ago so probably getting that a bit wrong!) and it was dirt cheap. Not as cheap to go there now, but worth it. Got engaged on Phi Phi, married on Samui. I love the place.
 
I met Eric and Chris Lazarenco in Barbados years ago. It looked like they were on a darts tour. Both big blokes. I wouldn't want either of them farting in my face.
 
borisatha said:
Bangla Road reminds me of Charminster on a Saturday night.
You may remember meeting a mate of mine in The Maldives a few years ago. He was smiling away in Bangla Road a couple of years before convinced he was being chatted up by a couple of women.
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I didn't like Phuket either. Although a great place to buy a crap suit.
 
MB1980 said:
We did the obligetory 'show'. Quite boring/puerile tbh. Although we were being hounded by bar girls entire time and p1ssed.

Great, watching a woman stick a snake you know where. Darts and usual other stuff, sex on stage. Quite sorry/pitiful experience tbh.

'Funniest' bit was a group of North Americans whooping and cheering with what seemed genuine appreciation. Unbelievably embarrassing... for them
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Agreed. I wonder what the sales pitch is to get them into the business? Good tips and as much fishing line and razor blades as your minge can handle?
 
HamJDW said:
I didn't like Phuket either. Although a great place to buy a crap suit.
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:D yes recall tuc tuc drivers typicay offering to take you to 'quality' suit maker or lady bar.

Suit makers would bring out catalogues with hugo boss, armani suit pictures, no doubt not adhearing to copyright laws lol.

My mate and me bought awful ice white suits in 'nam for a laugh. Wore it once out in Bournemouth (p1ssed off/annoyed looks on many peoples faces was quite amusing).

Obviously needed dry cleaning after night out. When I took it home the legs had shrunk almost up to knees :D
 
northstandmark said:
I've a mate whose folks have spent much of their retirement out in Chiang Mai. It sounds like if you're unpretentious you can live like a king. Never been myself, but Thailand is on the wish list if just for the food more than anything.
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Been many times. Khao Lak was very nice and there is an inshore Navy patrol vessel on the other side of the main street, taken there whilst patrolling when tsunami hit. Is now a monument to all the people who died in the disaster and is quite a sombre experience when you consider it was taken miles inland through jungle - showing the strength of the wave.
 
This simple but effective tool attached to the toilet cistern is a 'bum gun'. It is your best friend in Thailand. Unfortunately this one has a hair trigger and hits your **************** with the velocity of a 357 magnum.20240321_070005.jpg
 
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