Being a first timer in Pattaya. We started the day with a visit at the Pattaya Big Buddha, followed by a walk along Pattaya Beach. I know, the Walking Street is the seedy part of town but we thought it was day time and we were in a small group. The "What to do in Pattaya" magazine also said there're hidden camera everywhere. It should be pretty safe.
Our small group wanted to have Thai food for lunch and all we could find was "international restaurant" and pubs. It was noon and we already saw retired foreign guys holding hands with local Thai ladies. Some guys couldn't wait to go back to the room and were busy at dark corners at pubs. One young girl resisted it but the man wouldn't stop. The sight was disturbing. Why do tourists with some money in their pocket think they can treat the poor local without any respect?
We hurried back to the hotel for a nap. 4 hours walk under the sun can be exhausting. We went to the local night market near Jomtien Beach at night and had dinner at one of the street side restaurants which turned out to be part of a hotel. The food was not great and the sight was again disturbing for the same reason I mentioned. We hurried back again and ended the day falling sleep when ESPN is blasting in the background.
I doubt if I will ever want to come back to Pattaya. Next trip back to good old Phuket!
Belated birthday drinks
2 weeks ago
Didn't anyone ever tell you that there is only one reason to go to Pattaya? It's been seedy for years...
ReplyDeleteWe were told the gov't has been trying to clean up the act there and the sailing is legitimate.... Pattaya was the cheapest venue they can get for the offsite, booked right after the riot
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