expat Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I was down on Walking Street last night--no sign of low season there. It surprised me actually. I wonder how the businesses are doing, both on and away from Walking Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobbledonk Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Hmmm - methinks lots of gawkers and very few punters, but I guess its all good when there are that many people on the street. Getting tired of dodging tour groups from Korea and China tho, but no aggro so thats a plus. Talked to a Brit last night who told me that there has been a steady mellowing of the attitude that saw guys brawling over someone wearing the 'wrong' colours, but I'm still skeptical. Certainly plenty of Farang couples here - bit of a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseafan Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I was there last week and its a big of a mixed bag. Some bars such as the new airline bar were packed, others like living dolls were nigh-on empty. Lots of Russians...and I mean a lot, usual tour groups of Japs and small groups of indians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobbledonk Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Spent several hours in 'Hot Tuna' last night watching the band (fantastic lead guitarists, IMO, even if their set is a tad predictable in places). Confirmed much of what I suspected - quite a few Cheap Charlies would park themselves outside the bar, clearly enjoying the music, then move on. At its peak, the bar itself was nowhere near full and I stayed till about 1am. Walking St might be up for a name change - Gawking St. Its one long sideshow, granted, but sooner or later someone has to spend a few baht in a bar to keep the lights on for the next night's set of rubbernecks. I'm doing my best, people, and that included a couple of hundred baht for the band - cant think of a single GoGo where the 'return on investment' has been as good. They just have to find a way of getting a few more bods off the street and perched on a barstool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_schist Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Spent several hours in 'Hot Tuna' say hello to Nok for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yes, good musicians, I spend time there on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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