gobbledonk Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I couldnt believe the ratio of Farang to Thais in BKK when I got back on Dec 31 (similar in KL a few months previously - drove me insane), and the airport was a madhouse when I got the connection back to Singapore for the midnight flight to Oz. Am really over it atm - I vowed never to travel over Xmas/New Year many years ago, even within Oz ('Holiday' road toll currently over 60 people) and its a vow I need to revisit. My boss, unfortunately, doesnt share my passion for mid-year sojourns, but that is absolutely preferable IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Only time I could get from my boss as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddawg1 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 AS I have stated many times before; I LOVE THE SLOW SEASON!!! To Hell with the rain! :content: WHOOF S1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simie Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I used to love the low season as well when I was single. The worst 2 times of year to go to Thailand IMHO are christmas/new year and songkran. Although I do realise than many people have to take holiday at christmas time so do not have a choice. Simie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddawg1 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I get vacation every 4 months so I always hit during "high" season once a year; next time in 28 days but I avoid "peak" season. Only been in LOS for one xmas/NY that was when I was living there for 3 months in 07/08. S1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simie Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I've had quite a few xmas/new years in Thailand both living there and when I've had to take holiday a few times at that time of year. Personally I found Bangkok to be ok but Samui and Pattaya best avoided if you can. Just my personal view others may disagree. Simie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passingthru69 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Same with me. This my slow time at work. The people I work with were even asking contractors to take a 2 month off time. They threw in a few perks for the deal so I signed up for it. This last year has been a struggle for work, but thankfully we made it. One of our competiers closed the doors dec. 22. No warning what so ever. Leaving drivers stranded all over the U.S. and the office people coming to work with locked doors. That sucks right at Christmas and all. CS, as for your atm did you tell your bank you were going overseas? If not then the card is only good for the U.S. and maybe Cananda. Depends on your bank. Found that out the hard way my first trip over here, but had other funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 My own fault. Lost my ATM card since my last trip and assumed they would code it the same. We all know about the word 'assume' don't we? Again, really surprised the traffic and crowds given the present economic climate. Bodes well for Thailand and Pattaya specifically for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passingthru69 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hi CS, At least you had a good friend to help you out in the time of need.. Yes I know all about the "assume" word. Good to hear Pattaya is doing well. One of my buddies was there for News Years Eve. He was also saying things were packed. He's now back home in Roi Et. Well go out and keep the cash bins flowing, Support Thailand.555 I'm at the family house and keeping several restaraunts and beer stores happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simie Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Sorry to be a glass half empty kind of guy but I think Pattaya being so busy at the moment is just the usual peak season blip and it will still be hard times ahead for many bars etc come the long long low season. Simie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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