Actually this isn't such a bad idea.

I'm just going down to the supermarket now. I plan to put about B 1500 to B2000 worth of things in my cart. When I get to the check-out, I'm going to tell the clerk that I want her to be my friend and that some of my investments haven't been doing so well recently.

I'm sure if I hand over B1000 she won't complain.Just the opportunity to be my friend should be enough, so the money will be a welcome bonus!

After all, why should they be shielded from the slow down.

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This thread is getting off track. I have not paid less because of the THB rate... I have been paying a std 1,000 bt for regular service, quite often more for very good service. ... I just dont think it's the right time to be upping those rates 2,000 bt as suggested by one of the earlier posts.

Anyway in a free market economy supply and demand will ultimately set the rates (with a little help from the local mafia!)

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What I said was: Since the range I mentioned ran from B1000 to B2000 and you now state you pay "1,000 bt for regular service, quite often more," your rush to proclaim my comments out of line and all the subsequent blather about exchange rates and distraught pensioners in need of subsidized sex was just noise for the sake of making noise, umm?.

I'm sure it was quite helpful in answering the OP's question.

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-- This last week-end I took the 'bus. down to PATTAYA; arriving early on fri., (27th.), a'noon..
- As previously I checked-in at LE CAFE ROYALE,
- addr.: 325/102, Pattayaland soi 3,
PATTAYA, Chonburi, 20260.
- loc'n.: BoyzTown, (off Beach rd. soi 13/4.).
- tel.: (038)-42 35 15.
- web: Home - Le Café Royale Hotel Restaurant & Piano Bar Pattaya Thailand
- room-rates: Std.: 1,100.Bh., Superior: 1,400.Bh., (both PLUS 7%. GST., b'fast. not incl.).
-- Having stayed there before my name is on their computer - as the then Receptionist told me.
- My man-friend, (38YO. and a jnr. partner in a Travel Agency; coming from work he was wearing a polo shirt over trousers), arr'd. later-on and asked after me. The Receptionist told him that with somany others checking-in that day he did not know. My friend suggested that he check the computer, to wch. the man replied that he was too busy and that my friend should go and check outside.
- I'd say that the gen'l. level of service was alright, but with that slight touch of condescension that g*y svce. staff offer all too often to other g*ys.
- A couple of times, at b'fast., we saw one of the farang managers, but he did not come-over and enquire if e'thing. was satis. - hence my comments in this thread.
-- Bibi. --

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I'm really surprised at you, an experienced Thai resident, staying in one of the cobbled together shophouses in the gay ghetto.

With all the gay friendly hotels & guesthouses in Pattaya offering better facilities for the same or cheaper rates and NOT located in the depressing, dark, dreary, sordid Boyztown ... you really must cast your net further afield when you next visit us.

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-- I'm not really a Pattaya-person.
- I've stayed at LE CAFE ROYALE every time that I've visited PATTAYA for the last score or so of yrs.; olde habits die hard. Those who know their Good Book would probably quote Proverbs XXVI:11.
- Recommendations for other accn. would be gratefully rec'd.
-- Bibi. --

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A very attractive mental picture of a dog & his vomit.

Anyway, I don't have the need to stay in a hote so my up-to-date knowledge needs to be refreshed, but if you list your requirements before your next visit ... beach? pool? location (near Boyztown or Sunnee or Jomtien), guesthouse versus full service hotel, strictly gay or mixed, price range, etc., I'll try to do a little on-the-ground exploration on your behalf.

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-- Khun Nalong,
- Many thanks for yr. kind offer - appreciated!
- I'll be sending you a PM..
-- Bibi. --

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No problem. I've "profited" from your many extensive & thorough reports on massage venues in Bangkok.

I can also sympathize/empathize with you continuing old habits. Whenever I come to Bangkok, about once a month, I always stay at the Tarntawan even though I know it's over-priced and the food is deplorable and everyone keeps telling me there's better value for money to be found elsewhere. Convenience & familiarity still win out.

Anyway, here are a few links to some specifically gay guesthouses about which I've generally heard good things. Some obviously are fairly bare-boned in terms of amenities, but they are also not hard on the wallet. The last is a "proper" hotel which seems to be popular and spoken well of. Of course, as you well know, tastes & requirements in accomodation are as variable as they are in boys

Two Guys Guesthouse Pattaya Thailand Friendly Gay Guesthouse

::: Howards Pattaya :::

Sansuk Sauna & Guesthouse Pattaya, Thailand

Baan Dok Mai - Baandm.com > Rooms Services in Pattaya Thailand , Bar, Coffee shop

http://www.agoda.com/asia/thailand/p...iew_hotel.html

And one convenient, cheap hotel.

Welcome Group Hotels Pattaya Thailand

Do feel free to contact me before your visit, but the list above might at least broaden your perspective on what's available.

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