jon46 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Comparing nightlife in both places, I can say that Pattaya beats Bangkok by a mile in terms of costs and enjoyment in a beach like setting. Prices are about 33% of Bangkok. 1,000 baht vs. 3,000 baht for an entire night. No wonder why people flying into Bangkok and proceed directly to Pattaya, bypassing Bangkok all together. The advice of going to beer bars is a good one as the prices are more reasonable. I met my girl from a beer bar near walking street and had two days of GFE! Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dashiling Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 you're right on all counts. The one thing i like about BKK is that you can go around town without being marked as a sextourist. Plus, if you're white in Bangkok these days, the Thais think "well, at least it's a farang living next door and not an African!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 .....Prices are about 33% of Bangkok. 1,000 baht vs. 3,000 baht for an entire night.... Please provide a cost breakdown of the "entire night" that can be had in Pattaya for Bht 1,000. I'm intrigued, really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Cheap drinks (happy hour all day), cheap freelancers (300 to 500 baht)... Pattaya is good for whoring and not much else. As to the "beach like setting", enter the water at your own peril. But if you are only looking for lechery, you can't beat the sin city by the sea. Think of it this way: - Bangkok is a city with nightlife. - Pattaya is nightlife with a city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooNoi Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 .....Prices are about 33% of Bangkok. 1' date='000 baht vs. 3,000 baht for an entire night....[/quote'] Please provide a cost breakdown of the "entire night" that can be had in Pattaya for Bht 1,000. I'm intrigued, really! I think, Munchie, he was referring to the price of the company of a lady for the evening, not food, drinks etc. I kept a budget whilst on my holiday to LOS recently, and here is the average daily spend on certain items in both cities whilst I was there: BANGKOK Accommodation 1500 Daily Food 600 Incidentals 300 Lady Drinks 130 - 150 B / Drink My Drinks 130 - 150 B / Beer in a gogo. Bar Fine (When Applicable) 600 Short Time Cost 1500 - 2000 Long Time Cost 2500 - 3000 PATTAYA Accommodation 800 Daily Food 300 Incidentals 300 Lady Drinks 100 - 120B / Drink My Drinks 59 B Draft Beer (In Gogo) Bar Fine (When Applicable) 600 Gogo / 300 Bar Beer Short Time Cost 500 (Freelancer Beach Rd) 500 - 1000 (Beer Bar Girl) 1500 (Gogo Girl) Long Time Cost 1000 (Freelancer) 1000 - 1500 (Beer Bar Girl) 2000 - 3000 (GoGo Girl) Of course, YMMV, and if you can negotiate lower prices with a gogo girl for all night then good luck to you - these were just a "par" based on my experience. I budgeted 7000 baht per day for my trip. In Bangkok this went easily, in Pattaya, I averaged about 5000 baht per day and this wasn't being tight or skimping on beers, LD's etc. Bangkok is more expensive. Simple. That doesn't mean its any better or worse. For people on a budget, Pattaya wins hands down. For me, I prefer Pattaya. I think the girls are less mercenary there, more friendly and laid-back. I don't have to deal with the pollution of Bangkok every day, and anywhere I want to go is within a few mintues reach of my guest house. Also, playing golf, its great staying in Pattaya too. I still love Bangkok and enjoy my time there, but I think the "value for money" stakes has been won by Patters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexi Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I find one of the big advantages Patts has over Bkk is you can easily get away from the crowds/traffic/pollution and enjoy some peace and quiet.Pratumnak hill and Ko Larn are good for this,although in the last few years the ferry trip has become somewhat of an ordeal due to the large number of eastern europeans ( Russians ? )on board who insist on shouting at each other for the whole 45 min. trip - very tiresome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooNoi Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I heard an ad on the radio (Pattaya 105, one of the English language stations) that they are starting, or have started, a ferry service between Pattaya and Hua Hin. That would be VERY useful and save a lot of time on the road for getting between the two cities. Anyone done this trip yet or know more about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Always make sure to have a rubber ring when travelling on Asian ferries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I heard an ad on the radio (Pattaya 105, one of the English language stations) that they are starting, or have started, a ferry service between Pattaya and Hua Hin. That would be VERY useful and save a lot of time on the road for getting between the two cities. Anyone done this trip yet or know more about it? Correct, HH company set it up with catamaran since november, 3 times weekly, takes about 3 hours, 2700 Bt pp one-way. Will increase subject traffic. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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