Trip Report June 24 – July 6

[Clarence]

Trip Report June 24 – July 6
Part 3 of 3 part report.
We arrived at the old airport and grabbed a taxi. The fixed price was 1,400 Bt. Plus tolls. The road south is under a great deal of construction and with the rain and traffic it took about 3 hours to get to Pattaya. The driver spoke no English and had obviously never been to Pattaya before. It was funny pointing when I wanted him to turn having no idea where I was either. Anyway, he finally got a woman on the phone that spoke English and I explained where we wanted to go.

We were dropped off at Soi 6 on Beach Road. Close enough. We walked to my favorite bar in Pattaya; Nick’s on Soi 7. Nick is a great guy and he has comfortable wicker couches and chairs. The girls at Nicks remembered us, and made us feel welcome. I asked about the girl that I had spent 5 days with last year. That was the real reason I wanted to go back to Pattaya. To my disappointment I was told she was married and was living in Holland. Good for her. After 6 Singha each one of the girls asked where we were staying. We pointed across the street at the Flipper House, but said we didn’t have reservations. She offered to run over and set us up. Great (probably got a commission – which is OK with me) and negotiated 880 Bt. per night. Done. It is the third time I have stayed at the Flipper House, and like it. The staff remembered us, the food is OK, the rooms are good, and the pool on the roof is great.

We took a stroll down Walking Street that first night, and found our companions in a beer bar. They stayed with us for 5 nights. He fell in love with his girl; mine was sweet. One night I tried to get her sister to join us for the night, as I have never had sisters before. Opps, I thought they were going to slit my throat right then and there. A smile and a laugh turned a serious proposal into a bad joke. It is scary what I will do when drunk and horny in Thailand!

They hung out at the pool with us during the day, we took them to dinner – basically treated them like girlfriends. We took a day trip to Koh Larn (sp?). They ferry over takes about 45 minutes. We used the beach on the other side of the island, as it was not at all crowded – just a few others on a long beautiful beach. Great food was available out of a rusted tin shack. The boat ride back was too exciting as it poured rain and was windy. There was no visibility and the waves were getting stronger and the boat was overcrowded. My girl was scared to death. Me too.

I think it is best to find your sweetie in a beer bar. Gogos are not for me – way too aggressive. In a beer bar you can get to know your girl playing games, flirting and talking. Spending 5 nights with one girl is dangerous though. I get attached too easily, and the girls really, really get emotional.

Off to Bangkok by taxi, leaving 5 hours before flight time. Damn it is a long flight home.

Thanks for reading.

 

[skeptik]

Trip Report June 24

That is my only regret.

 

[E-rock]

Trip Report June 24

I was told at LAX by Thai Air to book after I arrived, as it would be cheaper. I don't know if that is true or not. I'm sorry I don't remember the fare to Phuket. I paid cash so I have no record. The flight on Nok from Chaing Mai to the old airport in Bangkok was 890 Bt., which is cheaper than the internet price.

Enjoy your trip! I really liked Chaing Mai, and would like to go to Chaing Rai next year.

 

[blueeyed girl]

Trip Report June 24

Well done LuckyB...another satisfied customer to the LOS.
Just got home from Phuket two weeks ago and just had to book flights back. I'm heading back in three weeks( 6 nights in Patong then Flying up to Pattaya for 5) apart from Nick's bar could you suggest any other beer bars to look out for...not a big fan of the gogo's.

 

[have_a_go_mate]

Trip Report June 24

Nice reports LuckyB. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

 

[Ann-G]

Trip Report June 24

Take an airpas with Thai International. I used it several times. You fly BKK-CNX (Chiang Mai), CNX-HKT (Phuket)-one daily flight TG129 at 1115, and HKT-BKK. Buy the pass outside Thailand. Check the website from Thai.


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(Effective for travel during 01DEC06-31DEC07)

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APPLICATION
H Class OW/RT/CT or single open jaw trip on TG operating services within Thailand in conjunction with international travel to/from/via Thailand.

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CHILDREN / INFANT FARES
CHD(2-11 years of age) : 50%.
INF (not occupying a seat) : 10%.
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Applicable period is from 01DEC06 to 31DEC07.
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COMBINATIONS
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[coopyey]

Trip Report June 24

Lucky B, nice part 3, hope your next stay in LOS will at least top this one

Thank you for answering my question Lucky, Jaybee and Captain (are you flemish by the way?). Great info.
I 'll look into all the tips you guys gave me

 

[Suzaku]

Trip Report June 24

Same same me! :yes:

Nice reports, Lucky! :thumbsup:

 

[Emily W]

Trip Report June 24

LuckyB,

Sounds like you had a great trip and thanks for the great T/R. Loved part three as I will be there for the first time in September for 8 days!!! Iknow how dangerous it can be spending too much time with one girl but you only live once, I spent 10 days with one girl in Patong last trip and am now meeting her on the next round trip to take her to Patts....:love3: :love3: ????

 

[juls4pj]

Trip Report June 24

Goede reis.

 

[SuziQ211]

Trip Report June 24

Hi LuckyB, I think I met this girl last night, we played connect4 and dominoes all night. She is the sweetest girl I think I have ever met and I agree with everything you said about her and also about Nicke who is really cool. All in all, I had a great first night at MTB.

 

[butterscotch]

Trip Report June 24

Nice report..I was at C&N around the same time as you..(know what you mean about the nearby construction) Surprised you had difficulty finding a suitable mate on the first night.. I had no probs finding my 2 lovelies from a bar in Soi Tiger when I arrived..must have been all that sea air and Singha!

 

[casinobar]

Trip Report June 24 – July 6
I think it is best to find your sweetie in a beer bar. Gogos are not for me – way too aggressive. In a beer bar you can get to know your girl playing games, flirting and talking.

QUOTE]

Agree 100%. ¨>

 

[maya s]

Trip Report June 24

Thx for the report....you've given me good info for my Aug trip

 

[chntlrose]

Trip Report June 24

I had a great time, but the LOS withdrawls are kicking my a##.

 

[My Question]

Trip Report June 24

After going to LOS every time i go out in my own country i just think this is so boring and don't want to be here. And all i want to do is get back there.

 

[arabianbarbie]

Trip Report June 24

nice report, but no pix :-((((((

 

[Kristal]

Trip Report June 24

Sorry sereje4ka. I just don't take pictures ever. Not my thing, I'm afraid.
You are right it would have been nice to add to my little TR, though.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Trip Report June 24

nice report buddy, and i know whay u mean about los withdrawal :love3:

 

[BEAUTY QUEEN]

Trip Report June 24

He had the local ATM machines spitting out too many Bahts. Now he has to work overtime mak mak to fill up his bank account...

Poor guy!