Hi
I was earlier talking to a friend of mine out here in Pattaya.
He had been a couple of times to a small bar/restaurant.
Ordered the same food dish.
On the 3rd visit the price went up by 20 %, not marked on the menu.
He queried it but was given the explanation that prices have risen and he paid
His Thai girlfriend however heard a different explanation.
" He is a foreigner, they have a lot of money, he can pay more "
Result is that the bar/restaurant has lost a customer.
Friday, 27 March 2015
Friday, 20 March 2015
International music festival Pattaya
Hi
Today is the start of an International music festival in Pattaya, lasting 3 days.
The event has been running every year for a number of years.
One drawback is that it does create traffic chaos as one of the major roads, Beach Road is closed to vehicle traffic.
Other roads also badly affected as people choose alternative routes.
Even walking near the various stage venues can be difficult.
http://pattayamusicfest.com/home/
Today is the start of an International music festival in Pattaya, lasting 3 days.
The event has been running every year for a number of years.
One drawback is that it does create traffic chaos as one of the major roads, Beach Road is closed to vehicle traffic.
Other roads also badly affected as people choose alternative routes.
Even walking near the various stage venues can be difficult.
http://pattayamusicfest.com/home/
Monday, 16 March 2015
Pattaya now - temperature rising
Hi
It is quite a contrast from just a month ago, which although was warm not as hot and humid as now.
The increased humidity making it feel hotter than it is.
Next month both will increase more as well as the risk of some sharp heavy thundery showers.
Tourist numbers a little down,as we move away from high season.
Quite a lot of expats/long stayers also decide to return home at about this time of the year, having hopefully escaped the harshest of their winter period.
It is quite a contrast from just a month ago, which although was warm not as hot and humid as now.
The increased humidity making it feel hotter than it is.
Next month both will increase more as well as the risk of some sharp heavy thundery showers.
Tourist numbers a little down,as we move away from high season.
Quite a lot of expats/long stayers also decide to return home at about this time of the year, having hopefully escaped the harshest of their winter period.
Monday, 9 March 2015
Recycling Thai style
Hi
Here empty glass bottles, as well as plastic ones and cans have a value.
Quite a lot of Thais make a living of sorts from collecting them and then selling on to a recycling facility.
Some just walk around collecting them, some cycle or use a motorbike, sometimes with a side car attached.
Others use a larger vehicle.
Load up as much as possible !
Here empty glass bottles, as well as plastic ones and cans have a value.
Quite a lot of Thais make a living of sorts from collecting them and then selling on to a recycling facility.
Some just walk around collecting them, some cycle or use a motorbike, sometimes with a side car attached.
Others use a larger vehicle.
Load up as much as possible !
Tuesday, 3 March 2015
Cafe Patini soi bukhao Good Value & good Service
Hi
Another one of many bistro/restaurants here.
Comprises of an indoor air con section, about 10 tables and an outdoor slightly raised ( from the very busy main road ) terrace area with 6 tables.
Good menu selection, mostly western/British orientated but with a Thai food section also.
Very reasonable pricing.
I had a fairly good roast beef dinner, the beef itself tender, which can often be a problem here, Thai beef often tough, the main and safer meats are chicken and pork.
Another one of many bistro/restaurants here.
Comprises of an indoor air con section, about 10 tables and an outdoor slightly raised ( from the very busy main road ) terrace area with 6 tables.
Good menu selection, mostly western/British orientated but with a Thai food section also.
Very reasonable pricing.
I had a fairly good roast beef dinner, the beef itself tender, which can often be a problem here, Thai beef often tough, the main and safer meats are chicken and pork.
The above cost just 149 baht /about 3 GBP / under US $ 5
Drinks reasonably priced, Diet Coke 40 baht, glass of house wine 80 baht.
Finished off with a nice Apple & Raisin pie with ice cream, not the cheapest at 125 baht but tasty
Fish and chips at 169 baht, didn`t eat it myself, looked fine though, maybe another time.
Sunday, 1 March 2015
Temperature up and a dry spell
Hi
Just entering March and the temperature is increasing a little, with a lovely blue sky today.
There`s only been one very brief rain shower within the last week, lasting a mere 10 minutes or so and overall very little rain within the last few weeks.
The temperature usually increases gradually through March and then rises more in April.
April & May and to a certain extent September which is a rainy month are the only months where I can sometimes feel a little uncomfortable, some very hot & humid days.
Even some of the Thais I speak to feel it is too hot in April, which is also the month in which the "water festival" Songkran is held.
In Pattaya it runs for longer than in other parts of the country and unfortunately some take it to extremes, some expats decide to leave whilst it is on, often taking a break in nearby countries.
I will do a post explaining it nearer the time or whilst it is on.
Just entering March and the temperature is increasing a little, with a lovely blue sky today.
There`s only been one very brief rain shower within the last week, lasting a mere 10 minutes or so and overall very little rain within the last few weeks.
The temperature usually increases gradually through March and then rises more in April.
April & May and to a certain extent September which is a rainy month are the only months where I can sometimes feel a little uncomfortable, some very hot & humid days.
Even some of the Thais I speak to feel it is too hot in April, which is also the month in which the "water festival" Songkran is held.
In Pattaya it runs for longer than in other parts of the country and unfortunately some take it to extremes, some expats decide to leave whilst it is on, often taking a break in nearby countries.
I will do a post explaining it nearer the time or whilst it is on.
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