Topcatta Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I used to hang out a lot on Soi Cowboy and NP about 15 years ago. I am really curious what are the changes besides the prices. So this Thread is for the more Thai sexperienced amongst you... For instance the ordinary beach places I used to hang out. Many I dont go to anymore since the tourists are rocking in and out there so fast the Thai ppl are getting tired of not having real contact with tourists anymore and are facing burn out and less open to tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 15 years ago the economy was booming. When money is scarce, it takes its toll on people's temperment and behaviour. And right now, financially things are not good. Prices everything are going up; salaries are staying the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Hoy Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 The numbers and types of customers have changed. Shit, Thais/Thailand don't change that much in 15 years without significant outside influence. :: HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous_Dog Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 TC your post confustigates me, you came here saw the places, what do you think? Burn out? come on , its a tourist thourfair DOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_66_UK Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 For instance the ordinary beach places I used to hang out I don't want to upset you, but I think they must have built over the beach in Nana and Soi Cowboy.........but I DO drink a LOT when there :: Not been back for a year, but used to live IN Nana Plaza - first started going when it was "all wide open fields"..........well, before the BeerBars got built in the Courtyard anyway :: :D I think it is just that life moves on. For the Farang the rose tinted specs eventually fall off - they probbaly do not love me or even I am starting to suspect regard me as particulalry handsome (Although I tried keeping mine on with increasing amounts of Booze, it just wasn't the same) and the Gals are just more aware of the money making opportunities from Mr Farang in addition to selling a "pop" at a hole each night, rather than seeing it as money making scheme until they could snare a ticket to Farangland. I blame the internet! (Actually E-mails AND Mobile Phones). As I said, life just moves on. Shame about the Beach though, I must of just missed it :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Well, originally there was a klong down the middle of the two sois in Patpong. But that was filled in long before the bar scene arrived. So much for that beach ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unit731 Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Having a neighbor who lived in BKK in the mid 1960's - much has changed according to his stories. I recall Nana Plaza without the beer bars on ground level. This area was a parking lot. All open. The bars at Nana Plaza did have a closing time but they did not close. I recall walking into one bar at 02:30 in the morning and all was going full tilt. Times seemed a lot less hectic back then. But memory sometimes plays tricks. With the advent of stricter closing times, I was amazed at the number of gals just hanging around near the Plaza after 02:00 AM. In the street, sidewalk, and parking lot of Nana Hotel. Lots of gals trying to get that first or one more catch. The Tuk-Tuks were everywhere years ago and taking a cab was unheard of except traveling to airport. Sid and Izzy were frequently in the lobby of the Nana Hotel . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuytrede Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 "And right now, financially things are not good" ??? Gotta be kidding. In my apartment, everybody now has a brand new car, the parking lot is overflowing, they have to park in the soi. Prices for prostitutes and condos are going through the roof... a sure sign for easy money and quite the opposite of 1998. Siam Paragon now thinks, exhibiting a Ferrari is not good enough, they have a plane there now. Yes, salaries are not going up, but you can always get money from your farang bf (farangs are everywhere now), the village fund or newly opened GE Money Bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thalenoi Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Bangkok is not Thailand. I see the village life and yes, more houses are built, many just 50sqm. all on credit. The gf's parents have what they have (house, TV, fridge, sofa) because the 6 children - in fact just the 3 girls btw - bought it all. Now, these children only have one child. Rice farming? You can not even feed a family of 3 from this activity. How will this new generation survive 30 years from now? I dunno Also the approvisionning of BG's is coming to a halt. Imagine the bG-less gogos in the near future.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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