By Popcorn on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 12:03 am: Edit |
Over two weeks into a twenty-two day stint in Pattaya, I sit in my room while the lady I met at the Marine Disco catches up on her beauty rest. It’s Election Day with all the Bars, Clubs and Discos closed allowing me time to reflect on The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. It’s been about a year since I was last here and after burning out on Angeles and Makati (four trips in six months), I was excited to be returning to the LOS. I had planned on hooking-up with fellow CH Members but for whatever reason(s) it hasn’t happened yet.
The Trip
I hate flying! Especially when the trip is almost half way around the world. Some people can sleep anywhere but I’m not one of them. For others like myself, don’t you hate watching everyone else in the plane sleeping and dreaming while you spend countless hours watching your plane on the in-flight navigation display sits motionless? From the time I awoke on the day of departure until the time I checked into the hotel in Pattaya it was close to fifty hours of torturous sleep deprivation. Then after arrival I’ve found it hard to sleep due to the time change… go figure! When booking a flight I have two critical concerns, time and money, with time being the most important aspect. I was surprised Orbitz offered a good package as I booked the flights less than two weeks in advance. Round trip on Cathay Pacific from LAX to BKK was $770.00 plus fees (under $1000.00 USD) with one short layover each way in Hong Kong. I’ve found Cathay Pacific to be one of the better carriers but this time the flight attendants were just going through the motions, not providing the level of service they have in the past. I thought I was fortunate to get a requested emergency exit seat, which provided additional legroom but since the tray tables are below the armrests, the seats are even narrower making for little wiggle space as I turned my aching ass from side to side every thirty minutes. An even trade off I suppose, as I’m over six feet in height. I did meet some band members during the layover in Hong Kong who played at the Pattaya Summer Music Festival. They were from Cleveland and due to the fact I’m a fellow musician, they invited me backstage for their performance on the MTV Stage. A nice offer and I would have probably enjoyed their show had I not had other venues waiting. The driver I arranged for the trip from the airport in BKK to the hotel was great. He didn’t have much to say, averaged seventy-five miles an hour for most of the drive and knew his way through traffic almost making it worth the price.
The Accommodations
I prefer staying in comfortable hotels, condos or apartments when I travel and I’m not opposed to spending $100.00 per night or more. I enjoy the higher-level accommodations and so do the ladies. I decided on the Penthouse Hotel on S. Pattaya Land Soi 2 after reviewing their website at www.penthousehotel.com. The Party Patpong Suite is a good-sized room at $85.00 a night. It has not one but two dancer platforms with poles, disco lighting, jacuzzi and a balcony overlooking the street which fronts The Kitten Club, Classroom, Mistys and Cafe New Orleans among others. It offers a limited ocean view, as the hotel is a short block from the beach. It is also centrally located and only a couple of blocks north of the Walking Street entrance and surrounded by go-go bars and eateries. After reading some CH postings regarding the hotel, I wasn’t too concerned with some of the negative input. I prefer a hard bed and it is dark inside unless you chose to turn on some lights or open the curtains. The housekeeper sprayed the room for uninvited guests on my request and she was thoughtful enough to leave a can of the lethal liquid in the room just in case. It was also mentioned in a post that word around town was the hotel has ghosts and the ladies wouldn’t come here. I haven’t experienced a reaction of that nature from any of my guests so far. If they have concerns regarding spirits, they must have larger concerns about getting the money they need to send back home or to support their lazy ass boyfriends. The hotel is connected to The Kitten Club and they go overboard in a vain attempt to get their guests to spend as much time and money as possible in the hotel and club. I seriously feel their goal is to keep their guests captive. Enticing them with promotional bullshit in the hopes they will ignore the fact that Pattaya is a massive playground. When I entered my room there were at least fifty flyers, paper coasters and other types of items promoting The Kitten Club and the Hotel. They have also stocked the room with every type of hygienic item imaginable as well as clothing and gear. These items are all just waiting for someone to break their little seals and CHA CHING! You can even dress your guest in a genuine Kitten Club Costume as they’re available in every room for a price. I’ve been fortunate none of my guests have shown much interest in this elaborate plethora of niceties. They have an indoor pool on the first floor which is small but better than nothing. They do require guests to hand over their ID’s upon entry and I feel that’s a good policy to protect travelers and their guests.
Penthouse
In hindsight it wasn’t a good choice for lodgings. The water pressure in the shower is low and about the time the jacuzzi is twenty percent full the hot water is depleted. The toilet is exposed to the bathroom which in turn is open to the bedroom. The mirrors are set in a way that allows anyone lying in the bed to see directly into the toilet closet. There’s a plastic drape that can be drawn to shield the view but you can still be heard and smelled. Not a good thing after a hard night of drinking and you need to relieve yourself of a movement that could easily paint a bike. The wireless Internet connection was unavailable for the first ten days and has been intermittent thereafter making communicating and timely trip reporting close to impossible. In addition to this it was like pulling teeth to get a credit for the usage of their PC in the lobby. A simple request seeing as how I had made a point in my initial contact that Internet access was a necessity. Money wasn’t the point (maybe 500 baht) which made me pursue the issue. It was an expression of dissatisfaction that my repeated requests for service were completely ignored for ten days. The receptionist refused to issue a credit so I summoned the owner (Dudley) who makes use of his time here roaming the halls with a sourpuss. He’s the perfect example of the expression “Attitude starts at the top” as most of the staff isn’t highly trained or motivated and their command of the English language is lacking even by Thai standards. The air conditioning unit cools the room but would drip condensation after fifteen minutes, which was annoying when I had the need for a comfortable rest. The staff just got around to fixing that yesterday. The food is average and served in fair portions but overpriced. I’ve found myself eating at the Blue Parrot a couple of doors down. They offer some pretty good Mexican dishes at a reasonable cost. Also, I needed to make some overseas calls and was pressed for time so I had to place them from my room. Big mistake! I think I talked about thirty minutes and they charged me around 1500 baht. They offer safe deposit boxes at the front desk, which I won’t use because of the hassle and the small safe in my room wouldn’t stop an amateur thief. They do have a live video feed from the Kitten Club starting at 2:00 PM daily but the quality is poor and I doubt many guests would be dumb enough to order a dancer to their room via this medium. The in-house movie channels include non-stop reruns of Pretty Woman and all of three, low quality porn DVD’s. One featuring thirty-year-old Japanese schoolgirls being abused and whining nonstop for the duration of the flick. Another by a deranged Swede who got his kicks filming virgins getting their cherries busted with close-ups before and after the carnage. I’ve seen snails move faster than the tiny elevator and it’s stuffed with promotional crap as well, plus a small heart shaped seat, which you’ll surely need by the time the lift doors open. Here on the fifth floor the street noise hasn’t been too bad but I suppose some would be bothered by it. Well, I could go on but I think you’ve got the picture by now.
The Culture
The things I admire most about Thai women is their simplicity, openness and honesty. Generally when Thai women tell you something it is from their heart and for the most part believable. Yes, there are exceptions but you’ll be hard pressed to match those qualities in most other parts of the world. They are normally very soft spoken and some of the most beautiful women in the world if you’re drawn to Asians. Thai’s are usually considerate toward strangers and willing to assist someone with a problem without hesitation. The language barrier is substantial but can be an advantage or disadvantage depending on the situation. If you wish to get to know someone it’s obviously a big help if you can communicate. If you’re main objective is Boom Sing (sex) and nothing more, you may not wish to engage in a verbal exchange since isn’t really necessary for that purpose. Traditions and Customs run deeper than most visitors realize and I feel their guests should honor them. The Wai or Wai Prah (a prayer-like gesture in which the palms are pressed together and the fingers held upward with the thumbs almost touching the nose) can be an expression of greetings, thanks, goodbye or an apology and is widely displayed in everyday life here. It has many different subtle meanings depending on how the Wai is expressed. Visitors should be aware they could actually offend someone if a Wai is returned incorrectly or to the wrong person due to their social status or age. Most Thai’s would excuse this misstep but it’s best to just return the gesture with a smile. Religion is also deeply rooted with most Thai’s. Small to large statues of Buddha are everywhere with worshipers offering incense and prayer. Even in clubs you may see women paying respect to Buddha with a Wai before and after their dance routines. Males should avoid pointing or showing the bottom of their feet to others. It is a show of disrespect, as is the act of touching someone’s head in public places. Also, any improper speech or display of disrespect to the King of Thailand is not tolerated and could land the offender into a heap of trouble and in some cases facing execution. The King (Bhumibol Adulyadej or Rama IX of the Chakri Dynasty) is adulated and held as a God by many. He is also currently the longest serving (sixty years) Head of State of any country in the world.
The Wai
The crime rate here is small when compared to say Rio de Janeiro but it’s always smart to keep your wits about and stay aware of your surroundings while traveling abroad. During this visit I’ve witnessed a couple of altercations between drunken foreigners and local Thai’s. In one instance bottles were thrown with one Thai wielded a pool stick at the offending Brits. The melee was over in a few minutes but it could have easily escalated into a more lethal scenario. I’ve observed a couple of trends that have grown since my last visit. There are a lot more Lady Boy Freelancers working in every part of the city. They’re usually not had to spot but on occasion even the most discerning observer can be fooled. Also, a much larger percentage of Thai women are sporting tattoos. Some are stenciled no doubt but most are permanent as a closer observation will reveal. Many are small and inoffensive to me but I’ve also noticed a few girls with tats taking up large areas of their exposed bodies.
The 2006 Pattaya Summer Music Festival
If you like crowds then this was a slice of heaven. Close to a half a million people came from near and far to take in the 2006 Pattaya Summer Music Festival. The festivities began Friday, March 17th and ended the following Sunday. There were three separate stages set at various locations along Pattaya Beach. The largest venue was the MTV Stage in a large vacant lot near Soi 7 on Pattaya Beach Road. Most of the bands were Thai but groups from other countries performed sets as well. There were all types of artists and styles including Rap, Hip-Hop, Rock, Rock Fusion, Alternative, Techno, R&B and even a Country Music Band. The crowds peaked on Saturday night and it was a virtual flood of humanity filling Pattaya Beach Road and the adjoining Beach Walk while hundreds of street vendors displayed their products and services. Some locals stated most of the visitors had come from Bangkok and at least fifteen assaults were committed by young Thai gang members with one gang member being shot to death. By Sunday the crowds had thinned and a late afternoon downpour drove those remaining back to where they came from. It was by far the largest crowd I have ever seen here and to be frank it’s nice they’re gone. Even though they’ve departed it’s still relatively crowded with nationals from many different countries on vacation, escaping the chilling winter in Western and Eastern Europe. The slow season begins about a month from now and the girls are out in force taking advantage of the opportunities.
Music Festival & Beach Walk
The Options
I know of no other place in the world that has the concentrated volume of available women and men as in Pattaya. Take the total of the available women in Angeles then quadruple it and that number is probably still not high enough. The ladies are everywhere but to understand Thai’s you should consider your surroundings. Most Thai women in public (shopping malls or walking down the street) would feel uncomfortable if approached by a total stranger and would usually shy away from this type of situation unless of course they’re Freelancers. I’ve found Bargirls, Go-Go Dancers and Freelancers have one thing in mind when it comes to Farang (used to describe Caucasians, though African-Americans will sometimes be known as farang or farang dam/black farang), and that is their source of income. That is what they are really focused on. Unlike the Philippines and Latin America where ladies may easily become attracted to foreigners, Thai ladies less inclined to pursue a long-term relationship with a foreigner.
The six most common places to meet Thai women in Pattaya are Bars, Open Air Beer Bars (complexes), Go-Go Clubs, Discos, Massage Parlors and Freelancers who can be found anywhere. The Walking Street Go-Go Clubs generally have better looking ladies (depending on the club) but they are usually more focused on their mission (income) and you’re less likely to have a good GFE which I prefer. This is due to the fact that Walking Street is world famous and attracts the highest number of visitors (supply/demand). I have also procured women from the Discos but due to the nature of the venue I will defer announcing any type of preference in advance. Discos provide plenty of opportunities to meet available ladies and if you spend an evening with someone you’ve met there, a gratuity (if appropriate) should be handled with discretion. A number of Freelancers looking to make a quick score have approached me as I spend most of my day relaxing at the beach. If there had been a crackdown on them at the Beach Walk or Walking Street it’s not being enforced now. On any given day or night beginning in the early afternoon you’ll see hundreds of them just waiting to hook-up.
The Ideal
I prefer visiting Open Air Beer Bars and Complexes for a few reasons. One can measure the talent level without entering and being persuaded into buying a drink. In general the ladies are more friendly and relaxed with less pressure than Go-Go Clubs. The bar fines are priced more reasonably and the ladies don’t usually expect as high of a tip as a Go-Go Club worker. Unless you have a stroke of luck, it usually takes longer to hook a hottie since the talent level is generally lower than a Go-Go Club. I won’t engage a BJ Bar, won’t look for a Short time or go to Massage Parlors, as they are too impersonal for my liking. I don’t get involved with Freelancers working in public for a number of reasons. Most of them only want Short time, very few are attractive and they have been known to cause trouble. Some of them are surely under the legal age here (eighteen) and they’re probably more likely to pose health risks, as they’re not required to test. A number of the ladies at Discos could be considered Freelancers, as they will go there for the nightlife and/or meeting Farang. Discos that serve alcohol do not permit ladies under the age of twenty to enter. I will entertain ladies in Go-Go Clubs and Bars if I feel the person is well suited for me. Some of the things I look for in a lady are a warm smile, good nature, friendly, relaxed and of course attractive. I also am not opposed to a long-term (two or more days) engagement with the same lady. During last visit here I was with the same lady for the length of my stay and we had a blast. Admittedly, I won’t be the one who’s buying drinks for someone just because they’ve asked me to. I have no problem saying NO to a lady who doesn’t capture my attention. I’ll overlook the desired features (to a degree) if the lady has the right attitude that can overshadow the physical flaws. If the lady is bored, distant, depressed, and fidgety or displays mild to moderate symptoms of attention deficit disorder, I’ll go elsewhere. I admire petite figures without the pooch stomach or stretch marks and a full set of teeth that point in the normal directions (up and down) and I’ll do my best to avoid ladies who have children. Minor skin flaws don’t bother me but I have a hard time with gals whose lower legs are all scared up, typically due to motorbike mishaps. I prefer a lady to be at least twenty years of age as they are probably a bit more mature and less likely to be scared, nervous or overly shy. I will invest time and money in getting acquainted as I feel it pays dividends in the long run. It’s not fool proof but I feel it’s worth the effort. Also, I will make my preferences known before I pay a bar fine. If these requests arise and are refused it will be reflected in the tip amount with an explanation to the lady if she acts surprised. I don’t make unreasonable requests of anyone but I expect to retain the options that were mutually agreed to initially. Although I’m not always one hundred percent successful these are my preferences. Others may have their different goals, objectives or ideals and so to each their own.
The Wanderings
It’s been over two weeks since my arrival and I haven’t documented my activities on a daily basis. The chronology of actual dates has blurred but the events remain fresh in my mind. First thing upon arrival with no sleep in over fifty hours, I took a badly needed shower and grabbed a bite to eat. It was midday so I decided to head to the beach, rent a reclining chair and take it easy. I usually go to the beach directly across from the Royal Garden Plaza (a large and modern four-level indoor mall) just south of Soi Post Office. I like this spot due to the fact there are fast-food eateries (Mc Donald’s, Burger King, KFC and DeliFrance) with clean, free restrooms just inside the mall entrance behind Mc Donald’s. With lots of gals going to and from the mall and eateries, it makes for a nice afternoon of girl watching. Just before sunset I thought I would head back to my room as I was closing in on sixty hours without a wink.
Royal Garden Plaza
Jack
As I walked back to the hotel I noticed a server at the Friends Beer Bar Complex on Pattaya Beach Road near Soi Land 3 so I decided to make a new friend. She goes by the name of Jack. She’s twenty-three and she just returned to the Friends Bar two months back after working at the same bar when it was initially located on Walking Street. We chatted for an hour or so and liking what I saw, I felt we could have some fun together. When I mentioned I would enjoy spending some time with her she didn’t hesitate and requested I pay her 300 baht bar fine even though she was about to finish work shortly. I paid for her bar fine and drinks then agreed to meet with her back at my hotel in a couple of hours. I requested she wear a sexy outfit, as we would be going out that evening. To my surprise she arrived at my hotel on time (not the normal Asian practice of being at least thirty minutes late) and was wearing a cute short skirt. We decided to have dinner at a nice restaurant on Walking Street overlooking Pattaya Bay. After dinner we headed back to my room for the remainder of the evening. At this point I will mention that I won’t get into great detail about the intimate times I spend with my guests. Some CH Members feel compelled to expand on these activities and that’s fine if they chose to do so. My feeling is that I respect certain individual privacy concerns and I would hope these individuals would do the same for me. For informational purposes I will state how much an establishment charges to bar fine a lady but not the amount of her tip, if any. Overall she was friendly, passionate and pleasurable and I paid her bar fine for the following day. After finally getting a much-needed ten hours of sleep, Jack departed and we agreed to meet later that day at the beach. We spent most of the day at the beach getting to know one another better, people watching and kicking back in our lounge chairs. Again she spent the night but had one to many Seagram’s wine coolers and was asleep by 10:00 PM which was fine with me as I needed another good night’s sleep. She didn’t request a tip for that evening and I didn’t offer one either. I paid her bar fine for the third straight day but that was lapse in judgment on my part. Jack began exhibiting moodiness and started making condescending remarks. Her companionship was losing its luster. We spent the day at the beach and hotel together. We decided to have dinner that night then head to the Beer Bar Complex at 2nd and Soi 2 in North Pattaya. She arrived at the hotel on her scooter and we took a Songthaew (pick-up truck taxi or baht bus) to Soi 2 expecting to find a decent restaurant. Not much was available so we walked for a few blocks without much success. She noticed a Pizza Hut at the Festival Plaza but I declined because I wanted something better than fast food. So we walked south and a bit further and found a nicer restaurant but once inside it was clear we wouldn’t be seated soon so we continued our search. By the time we found the place we dined, it had taken about a half hour from the time we arrived at Soi 2. Jack was upset that I wouldn’t eat at just any establishment and I wasn’t in the mood to invest the time to try and turn her attitude around. The worm had turned and it was getting ugly! We ordered and ate without saying a word to each other so at that point I made a decision to go back to the hotel and rid myself of the problem. We walked to Pattaya Beach Road and hailed a baht bus for the ride back to the hotel. I had given her a tip in advance and when we arrived at the hotel she said to come by her work the next day and she would return the money, which I did. I have since visited the bar and chatted with her a couple of times but she is no longer on my radar screen and I doubt I’m on hers either.
Photo: Jack 01
Ma
After Jack had disappeared into the warm Pattaya night I headed to The Classroom across the street from my hotel. Luckily the manager Chart was working and we had a few drinks and reminisced over past drinking sprees, drinking buddies and good times. He’s a great guy but and I’ve never known him to turn down a drink at his expense or mine. I’m not a big drinker. I rarely order liquor and if I down four or five beers I’m pretty much all in. Since I knew Chart would go til the early hours of the morning, I decided to take his recommendation on the club’s newest dancer. A nineteen-year-old by the name of Ma. She wasn’t high on the beauty scale and a bit plumper than my usual choices but she warmed up to me very quickly and considering the drama earlier in the evening I didn’t feel compelled to invest more time on the hunt. It was her first night working in a bar and I was her very first bar fine. I paid Chart the 600 baht bar fine. As it was getting late in the evening we headed straight to the room and jumped right into the sack. Considering her age this being her first experience with a Farang she was a great! Not shy or nervous and we enjoyed a very hot and lengthy session. When we finished she wanted to go to the music festival and party as she just got into town and was excited to see the live bands. I was exhausted and wasn’t going anywhere. I told her that I was done for the night and she suggested that she come back to the room in a couple of hours after she had seen some of the festival. Had I not been winding down so fast I would have accepted her offer but I answered that it would be better if we hook-up again in the next day or two. She was disappointed but agreed and made me promise I would come see her again. I tipped her half of the amount we had agreed upon and off she went. I have since learned from Chart that she never returned to work at the bar after that first night. Too bad, she was sexy and fun. I would have bar fined her again without hesitation.
Photo: Ma 02
Lin
While lounging at the beach the following day, I took a stroll north on the Beach Walk to an Internet Café since my laptop was in a local shop under repair. On my return I made a pit stop at The Right Spot Bar to grab a bottle of water. One of the waitresses caught my attention and after a short chat I asked what she was up to later. She stated she didn’t have any commitments so I requested her companionship. She was hesitant at first but after some prodding by her coworkers she agreed and I paid her 200 baht bar fine. Her name is Lin, twenty years of age and has worked at the bar less than two months, which is a good sign for me. In general I’ve found Bar Girls, Go-Go Club Dancers, Hostesses, Waitresses and Door Girls who have worked for six months or longer, become hardened veterans and are more focused on their objective. Getting as much money as possible for the least amount of time, effort and attention. We decided to meet at her bar at eight then go from there. When I returned we left the bar and headed to the hotel. She was good natured, enjoyed joking around for amusement and had a lot of fun working the in-room dance platform and pole. After ordering some food in the room we got into the mood. She didn’t have tons of experience but by the time our fifth session was over the following morning she had a pretty good groove going on. She left around ten that morning. I told her it would be nice to see her again but didn’t offer to bar fine her that day. I did bar fine her a few days later but while having drinks on Walking Street that night, she started with these immature mood swings (one minute laughing and joking then pouting and sulking the next) which didn’t sit well with me so I told her to take a hike. At first she wouldn’t leave and couldn’t understand why I didn’t want to spend any more time with her. I told her that I was here on vacation to enjoy myself but if drama raises its ugly head I’m checking out. She finally got the drift and took off. I accept the fact that dating younger women may come with its own unique set of consequences, but I’m not the type of person who will suffer through a night with anyone who needs a check-up from the neck-up. Maybe I’ve become a hardened veteran too!
Photos: Lin 03 04
Aao
Aao is a sweetheart! She’s a petite, nineteen-year-old shy girl who has danced at Misty’s Go-Go Club for less than three months. She speaks very little English but is very sweet, friendly and a cuddle bug. I could feel she really enjoyed the time we shared together. Her shift started at two and I had journeyed to the club wanting to kill some time before a visit previously scheduled with the owner of Spicy Girls A Go-Go Club. She immediately armored me and the feeling was mutual. I asked the manager what was the cost of her bar fine and she stated 600 baht, but that Aao had to work until six regardless. After some negotiating I convinced her manager that 700 baht was more than fair to gain her early release. Aao was ecstatic! She thanked me profusely then ran to the back to change clothes and we were off. We had a late lunch at the Blue Parrot then headed to the Spicy Girls A Go-Go Club to visit my friend, Ewan. It was late afternoon when we left and got caught in a downpour arriving at the hotel soaking wet. We spent the rest of the evening in the hotel just relaxing together. The following day she invited two of her friends to join us at the beach. One was a fellow dancer from Misty’s and the other worked at a beer bar somewhere on Soi 8. They met us at the hotel and wanted to go swimming. I showed them the hotel pool but they preferred the ocean so we headed to the beach. I bought Aao and her coworker each a bikini since they didn’t have anything but shorts and tops. We lounged at the beach, sampling the food vendor’s offer on a nonstop basis. I’ll mention here that consuming this fare is only for the daring. If you don’t have the stomach for such “delicacies” you may wish to avoid them. I bought a few chicken-on-a-stick appetizers but after biting into a couple of pieces I found they were nothing more than fat filled chicken assholes. After a while I asked why they hadn’t gone swimming. They just snickered and smiled but I knew real the reason. They were shy to wear their new bikinis in public even though the ocean was just thirty feet away. After some gentle coaxing they reluctantly changed and once in the water they splashed and frolicked til sunset. We left the beach shortly thereafter and all headed back to my room. The three of them got their kicks on the dance platform practicing their hip-hop moves amongst much laughing and giggling. Aao’s friends left after a couple of hours and I gave her money that night to go pay her bar fine. She spent the night and I’ve bar fined her one more time since and may see her again before I depart.
Photos: Aao 05 06
Photo: Aao's Friend 07
Mail
A journey to the Beer Bars on Soi 8 made for an interesting evening. As previously stated I prefer trolling open air beer bars because I don’t have to enter then fight off the servers and door girls (who persist in directing me to a table) when I’ve seen nothing compelling and have no intention of staying. I do enjoy going out and sinking a few beers with friends but won’t go to a bar alone to just drink hence if there’s no talent inside I won’t have much of a reason to linger. Anyway, I happened to find a lady of my liking at the Foxy Lady Bar Beer Bar by the name Mail. She’s twenty-two and speaks pretty good English when she wants but didn’t talk much unless she was responding to me. She has braces but they don’t offend me nearly as much as a bad or partial set of chops and she’s more attractive than the photos reflect since they don’t reveal her smoking hot body. Sorry bout that! After thirty minutes she agreed to a Long time so I gave her the 150 baht bar fine and we were on our way. We went straight away to the hotel. We had a couple of very good sessions back in the room and the following morning she wanted to join me when I let her know I was headed to the beach. While there I discovered she lives with her sister after moving here from Phucket three months back but mentioned she didn’t really like working in the bar and may return home soon. We relaxed there for three or four hours until she needed to go home and shower in preparation for work. I said I would come see her that night but failed to do so. I have since returned to her bar a couple of times to see her again but she wasn’t around. I wouldn’t mind hooking-up with her again if the opportunity presents itself.
Photo: Mail 08
Pa and Oil
Even though I met these two ladies on consecutive nights and in different venues, I have combined my experience with them together in an effort to condense the report and due to the fact they were of similar nature. They didn’t accompany me on the same nights and to my knowledge have never met. The similarities are they were both largely focused on their common objective (money) and they went through the motions in a manner which reflected it. I will take some of the blame since I didn’t invest time in getting to know either of them which isn’t my normal M.O. They weren’t standouts and don’t warrant extended coverage. I met Pa when I was on my way out of Lucifer’s Disco. I had been dancing up on the small stage and as I passed by the table she was standing at with three of her friends she blocked my exit by bumping and grinding directly in front of me. I danced with her for a bit then told her I was leaving. She asked “Where you go” and I stated I was very sleepy and headed to my hotel but she was free to join me. She obliged, said her goodbyes to her friends and we headed to my hotel. She was in her mid twenties with very limited English skills, which were about equal to her sexual abilities. We had a session that night and another the next morning. She left early and didn’t ask for any money but I knew it was on her mind so I offered a small gratuity, which she didn’t refuse. Oil is a Hostess from the Sexy Soi 8 Bar who I met while cruising the numerous open-air beer bars located there. I was pretty much done for the night and heading back to my hotel as no ladies had piqued my interest and I didn’t mind that I would likely be spending the night alone. She was sitting at the bar as I approached then ran to the street to block me, grabbed my arm and attempted to drag me to the bar. As I pulled in the opposite direction she blurted out “I go with you”. I paused for a moment but she was petite and cute so after additional pleas I decided she could accompany me. I paid her 150 baht bar fine, asked her to bring a sexy outfit. She went to the back of the bar and a few minutes later we were in the baht bus and back at the hotel. Oil is twenty years old and very skilled on the dance pole but it’s unfortunate those talents didn’t find their way to the session which was short and disappointing. We had initially agreed to a Long time but I told her I didn’t feel well and it would be best if she found her way home. I tipped her half of the previously agreed upon amount and that was twice what she deserved. My experience with ladies who are hot and sexy dancers have been similar in that they seem to think these skills make them a special catch and good sessions are the exception rather than the rule. Based on this I typically avoid them. Yeah, no doubting it now. I have become a hardened veteran.
Photo: Pa 09
Photos: Oil 15 16 17 Admin: Photos added late
Pu
A trip to the Marine Disco the following night yielded a pleasant surprise. I noticed a gal from behind standing near the entrance with a friend and decided to investigate further as her figure was very much to my liking. I introduced myself and was happy to hear she spoke good English but a bit disappointed her face isn’t as stunning as her body. Pu turned twenty in September and works at an unnamed Internet Café where she spends her free time chatting with friends around the world. She had just ended a nine-month relationship with some guy from England and went to the disco with her friend in an effort to help put him in her rear view mirror. It was clear she was saddened over their split as much of her conversation focused on it. I suggested as long as she kept thinking and speaking of him it would only prolong the suffering and how hard it is to maintain a relationship with someone you can’t spend much time with. It’s as if I had flipped a switch in her head with those words. For the next two days, old what’s his name was a thing of the past and didn’t come up again. I asked if she wanted to head to the Lobster Pot on Walking Street for a late night snack and she accepted. Her friend took a motor scooter home since she had to get up early for work. We had finished eating and she accepted my invitation to watch a DVD (King Kong) back at my hotel room. The movie was short lived as we focused our attention on each other for the rest of the night. We had two good sessions before dozing off and another one the following morning. She joined me at the beach the following day since it was her day off. Pu lives with her mother so when we left the beach she went home, checked in and changed into a sexy outfit (which I always request). She arrived around nine o’clock and we spent the night in my room. She chatted with her friends online then turned her full attention towards me for another fun filled night. She never brought up any type of compensation for her companionship. She's a sparkling, animated, cuddle bug and a kick to hang out with. Pu has been one of the few highlights of this trip and if not for a buddy who’s coming in from Bangkok this afternoon I would be compelled to spend more time with her.
Photos: Pu 10 11 12 13 14
To be continued…
By Isawal on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 03:01 am: Edit |
Hi popcorn
I stayed at the Penthouse a few years pack for two nights then the whole Bordello thing got a bit much and I moved out, BTW then swimming in the pool wear sandals a guy cut his feet up badly on some broken glass in the pool while I was staying there and I don't think it was the first time something like that had happened.
If you like Mexican food try Tequila Reef on Soi 7 (left hand side as you head away from the beach) not bad.
Enjoy the rest of your trip, but if I was you I would think about moving hotel at Penthouse prices there are nicer places to stay.
By Popcorn on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 03:48 am: Edit |
Thanks for the input! I'm still at the Penthouse but have moved to a room that is adquate for half the price. I'll give Tequila Reef a try since I often crusie the beer bars located there. FYI- Pics have been submitted and should be posted after being resized.
By Phoenixguy on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 08:31 am: Edit |
>Some people can sleep anywhere but I’m not one of them. For others like myself, don’t you hate
>watching everyone else in the plane sleeping and dreaming while you spend countless hours
>watching your plane on the in-flight navigation display sits motionless?
I used to have that problem. I have one word for you - Ambien. Take one or two shortly after departure and get some rest on the way over. Makes a HUGE difference in how you feel when you get there.
By Admin on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 10:53 am: Edit |
Photos integrated into report
By Huevon on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 04:03 pm: Edit |
Excellent job. Perfect balance of details and feelings. You did make a mistake in squeezing in an extra day with that first girl and you admitted it. As another CH board member so eloquently said "36 hours is enough" with any bargirl.
Hope to read more.
By Ahora007 on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 05:07 pm: Edit |
Wow really? I think pu has a nice face.
By Khun_mor on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 05:46 pm: Edit |
Popcorn
Very nice report. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to post.
The roaches and darkness were only a couple of the reasons I hated Penthouse. You have nicely outlined many but not all of the others. The ghost stories were from about 4-5 years ago. Not long after a German dude offed himself in his room. Bad karma for Thai's of course. The stories have probably wound down by now. Big turnover in the bars so the present girls likely know nothing about it.
Nice to see my old haunt ,Marine Disco can still offer up a gem once and a while. Pu is a great looking pooying. I stopped going there because of the constant hassle from katoeys who were about 50 % of the crowd at one time- Has this changed ??
Look forward to continuation.
KM
By Blazers on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 08:40 pm: Edit |
Refreshing to see a Thai report from someone that knows the scene but still learning the game. Pu is the winner of this bunch and all girls cute. You did very well for focusing mostly on beer bars. As you alluded to, the hunt for hotties much tougher in the beer bars but lots of gems nonetheless.
One thing I cannot understand though is how you seem to not care about how much you spend on a hotel and want top notch accomodations yet you are concerned with paying more for barfines and tips. I guess we all have priorities and guess you learned your lesson that price does not always equate quality as it relates to lodging.
By Popcorn on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 08:54 pm: Edit |
Ahora007
Pu isn't bad looking but with all the ladies to chose from I've been a bit disappointed that I haven't paired with a real looker so far. Usually when I travel abroad, I find at least one lady who rings the bell. Who's the entire package of looks, attitude and compatibility. There's still time...
KM
Thanks, I try to blend my entire experience (not just time spent with the ladies) and provide useful information for fellow Members as well. Yes, a good percentage of the crowd at Marine Disco were Lady Boy's but lot's of gals also. When I add to the TR in a couple of days I'll share an intresting experience with a person I met who I still don't know what she/he's gender is. Since I don't normally BF gals who've been working in night spots longer than six months it may be part of the reason my BF's had no problem with the hotel.
Blazers
The reason is I can afford what I desire but I expect value in goods or services regardless of the amount. I'm disappointed that I didn't get what I feel I should have for my stay in this hotel. It's all relative to me.
By Admin on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 12:19 pm: Edit |
Oil photos integrated (late)
By Hunterman on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 05:18 pm: Edit |
Excellent report, Popcorn. I appreciate the educational/informational elements you've included--they add a lot to its value.
By Tommytai on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 08:39 pm: Edit |
Enjoyed your report..Pu is defintely a keeper!!
Also agree with u on the beer bars..enjoyed those the most.
By Av8tr on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 09:44 pm: Edit |
I agree with the previous poster. Pu has a beautiful face if your pics are accurate.
Great report. Good mongering skills.
By Marley on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 07:35 pm: Edit |
Thanks for full report. I experienced similar problem in LOS regarding sleep. It's really important to get some sleep, you can get sick when that lack of sleep is combined with partying. It sounds like you paced yourself though, which was smart if you were sleep deprived. I had to end my trip early and came home with a high fever the last and only time I made it to LOS. I'll never forget laying in the hotel room for 24 hours unable to sleep, sick and watching hours of Australian television news. I have ambien for my next trip but can't vouch for its effectiveness yet. You don't need a lot but you definately need some sleep.
By Popcorn on Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 02:38 pm: Edit |
Pattaya Music Festival 2006
Part 2
Bass & Nicha
Another venture to the beer bars on Soi 8 yielded two new friends in Bass (pronounced Boss) and Nicha from the Poppy Beer Bar. I liked Bass but it was first night working in a bar and she was a bit nervous so I bar fined them both for 400 baht. We headed to the Chai Mongkon Buddhist Temple, which is a short walk from my hotel at S. Pattaya Tai Rd. Second Rd. There were numerous booths setup carnival style and the crowd was almost exclusively Thai. Other activities were in progress on a large outdoor stage but while touring the booths they wanted to toss darts for stuffed animal prizes. Both of them were excellent dart throwers as is seemed every toss resulted in another prize. A short time later we were back at the hotel but I wanted to be alone with Bass as she was more comfortable by then. She told Nicha that she could go home then we settled in for the evening. She was a nice young lady however at the age of twenty and considering this was her first time with a Farang it went pretty much as one would expect. We enjoyed two average sessions, one that night and another in the morning before she headed home early that morning.
Photo: Bass 18
Photo: Bass & Nicha 19
Bun
A friend I met in AC who has lived in Bangkok for the last ten years met up with me in Pattaya. After checking into his hotel we had a couple of beers on Walking Street and headed to Soi 6 and worked our way back to Walking Street. It makes a world of difference with the ladies when they meet a Farang who is fluent in their language. It seemed the ladies open up and have a lot more fun but it’s also useful to know what they are saying when they talk about you to their coworkers. We hit a few bars on Soi 6, 7 and 8 then took off for Walking Street. One dancer at the Happy A-Go-Go Club caught my eye so I invited her to join us for some bar hopping. I paid the 550 baht bar fine and off we went. Her name is Bun, her english is good and she’s worked at the Club since turning nineteen in September. We left Happy’s for the Polo Club where my friend insisted I join two dancers to participate in their erotic show. It was a blast as they both sat on top of me (one on my lap and the other on my face) gyrating with the music then smearing baby oil on their breasts and mopped my face with their small but soft tits. The club was packed with Koreans as it is promoted in their tour package and they laughed their Asses off as I messed with the girls on stage. Next stop was the VIP Bar where Bun jumped up on one of the dance platforms and got everyone’s undivided attention with her uninhibited dance moves. We took off for the hotel while my friend stayed and partied with a server until the wee hours of the morning. Bun turned out to be the whole package. Cute if not beautiful but sexy as hell and she loved to run belly buttons more often that I was prepared for. We had five or six incredible sessions and she was looking for more the next morning but this nasty little hottie had drained me and I had to turn her down. She was without a doubt the best of the bunch and I only wish I had hooked-up with her sooner.
Photos: Bun 20 21 22 23
Photo: VIP Girl 24
Side Notes
The Clubs
A few items should be noted before I wrap-up this Report. As was the case on my previous visits, the Peppermint A-Go-Go had the largest amount of talent and the best dancers on their three separate stages. I really enjoyed the three small dance platforms that double as tables with lights inset that illuminate the dancers assets for anyone seated at them. The Happy A-Go-Go was another club where the girls were really fun and club has a great atmosphere. The Doll House A-Go-Go was by far the most disappointing venue. I went there on a Friday night around 11:00 PM and the club was near empty. It’s a great looking club inside but the servers (who persisted in bringing drinks for a dancer without my consent) are extremely pushy and only one dancer was even worth considering. The owner (a real asshole) and his cronies who hang at the club nightly no doubt contributes to its lackluster atmosphere.
The Clown
Some drama arose as I had a bad experience with a drunk tourist who approached my while having a beer with a Brit I met at My Friends Beer Bar. As we were talking this clown came up on me and started talking shit about my sunglasses. I asked him “do I know you” then told him to get the fuck away from me unless he wanted to have surgery where he breaths. He finally did but continued talking shit while staring at me two bars down. I would have loved to have ended his night right there with a short, crisp left hook delivered with bad intentions but it was a public setting and I didn’t want to end up in the Monkey House over this loser. Soon after the beers caught up with him and he had his head face down on the bar. The guy pissed me off so when I passed by him as I left the bar I gave him a pretty hard slap on the head as I walked by hoping he would follow me to a more discreet location. He got up and followed me until I beckoned him to an isolated alley around the corner. Probably better for both of us that he wouldn’t take the bait. The best thing that can happen in a scrap is that you don’t break your hand(s) rearranging an already pathetic mug.
The Katoey
I happened across a stunning person (a nine or ten in my book) on a late night stroll down Walking Street one night. I approached this beautiful bounty and introduced myself then instinctively asked if she/he was a Lady Boy. When she/he insisted she was all woman I asked if she wished to join me for drinks. The answer was yes and we caught some of the show at Tony’s further down Walking Street. This person was a knockout by anyone’s standards but there was something about her/him smelled Katoey. I ordered for both of us and when the server came back with our drinks he just stood at our table waiting for the expected tip. That didn’t sit well with me and my date sat watching the act on stage absent of any interaction with me. At this point I decided that regardless how beautiful she/he is the time had come to part company. I asked where the toilet was then made my exit vanishing into the night. I’ve never been fooled by a katoey in the past and I wasn’t going to blemish my record that night but I still wonder about that one.
The Experience
Overall it was a fun trip and I enjoyed much of the time spent there but I would be less than honest if I stated it met my expectations prior to the trip. I may have stayed longer than I should have in that three weeks anywhere can be too much of a good time. The ladies seemed to have a sharper edge to them but took a back seat when it came to having fun while staying more focused on their goal (money). I realize some of that is due to the language barrier but I didn’t have a repeat of the great times I’ve had in the past in Pattaya. I think it’s time to plan another Rio de Janeiro adventure since my last five trips abroad have been to Asia. Maybe it’s just my outlook since I’ve eclipsed into a hardened veteran.
By Redbus on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 05:43 am: Edit |
you could have hit the guy in the bar
I have seen this happen before with a guy who hit an annoying drunk
The guy got cheered by the other customers
No police was called
Good thing about Thai`s is they turn a blind eye
But then again i think you did the right thing
I think the drunk new he would get a beating if he followed you into the alley
By Admin on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 11:57 am: Edit |
Photos integrated
By Scubasteve on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 06:41 pm: Edit |
I think this is my first ever post. And I'd like to say - Good report!
By Gordob123 on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 10:24 pm: Edit |
Great report! Pu is stunning and my favorite. I like your style and I'm going to do more of the open air bar thing this November. About the Katoey's I was fooled once. I was ready to bar fine the most stunning thing I had seen all evening when HE informed me that he was uncut. To this day I still can't beleive it. Watch out guys!!!!!!
By The_happy_monge on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 01:18 am: Edit |
what if you man?? was really a lady ??
i know,, what if ?? doesnt do it..