webfact Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 "Free" new beach umbrellas and chairs in Pattaya are not free at all! Picture: Sophon Cable Sophon Cable TV reported that the first lot of "free" new umbrellas and beach chairs were handed out to operators in North Pattaya on Saturday. But the swanky equipment - emblazoned with Chang advertising - was not really free at all, said posters. Picture: Sophon Cable Operators had to pay 9,800 baht each for the green cushions to go with them. A ceremony was held to hand out the first lot of new "earth tone" 42 inch umbrellas and white recliners. These went to the first 40 operators who had registered their names. Then came the news about the cost of the cushions. The idea is that Pattaya beach areas will look nice for the upcoming international boat show to be held from November 13th to 22nd. It is the latest move after pitch sizes were changed and days of operation controlled by the authorities in a bid to standardize the operators. Posters such as "Rangtip Eve" said: "Well, they are not free are they." While others questioned what Chang got out of the deal apart from free advertising. Thaivisa notes that Sophon reported the story without asking the operators what they felt about it all. The rest of the equipment will be handed out to the remaining operators on the 16th of November said Sophon. They said there are 118 different operators on Pattaya's beaches and they are allowed a 9x7 meter plot each that is smaller than before. Source: Sophon Cable -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-10-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Nothing in Thailand is free, other than constant rip offs and hassles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Operators had to pay 9,800 baht each for the green cushions to go with them. ............only in Pattaya. Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 A troll post has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 The 9800 Baht price is not each; it is per plot. I think there are 20 loungers per plot. So 490 each, bought from the council. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamkyong Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 minute ago, champers said: The 9800 Baht price is not each; it is per plot. I think there are 20 loungers per plot. So 490 each, bought from the council. so about the same amount that CHANG paid for the advertising +a few brown ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 25 minutes ago, champers said: The 9800 Baht price is not each; it is per plot. I think there are 20 loungers per plot. So 490 each, bought from the council. Yes I'd go along with about 500 baht each if they were bought in bulk which they obviously were Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Sounds a reasonable price, but do the cushions have a Chang logo too, or will the logo on the bedchair simply be covered over. On another point......is it not illegal to advertise alcohol, especially on the beach were it is banned.....just asking..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamkyong Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said: Sounds a reasonable price, but do the cushions have a Chang logo too, or will the logo on the bedchair simply be covered over. On another point......is it not illegal to advertise alcohol, especially on the beach were it is banned.....just asking..... i believe they have got that covered by saying it is ads for water products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat_4_life Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Just1Voice said: Nothing in Thailand is free, other than constant rip offs and hassles. To be more accurate, nothing in life is free ... just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, Lamkyong said: i believe they have got that covered by saying it is ads for water products Yep, that sounds about right......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evermaat Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 i believe they have got that covered by saying it is ads for water products Sounds a reasonable price, but do the cushions have a Chang logo too, or will the logo on the bedchair simply be covered over. On another point......is it not illegal to advertise alcohol, especially on the beach were it is banned.....just asking.....That is why all of the major beer makers also sell bottled water. If you look at their logos, it does not have alcohol bottle or glass in it....so the vendor can indeed simply say they are selling water. Sent from my ASUS_Z010D using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 If I choose to relax on a lounger and decline the cushion does that mean it will be free.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgdawg Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 ...Pattaya has a beach? Who knew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 9 minutes ago, burgdawg said: ...Pattaya has a beach? Who knew? Yes used by many who dont consider crawling out of bed at 5pm with a screaming hangover a holiday Lovely to while away a few hours spot of sun to boot. Try it sometime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 'The idea is that Pattaya beach areas will look nice for the upcoming international boat show to be held from November 13th to 22nd.' After which, it will revert to its normal shitty state? 'Posters such as "Rangtip Eve" said: "Well, they are not free are they."' Certainly not for the beachgoers. No doubt the operators will recover a lot more from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocker33 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 hour ago, 4evermaat said: That is why all of the major beer makers also sell bottled water. If you look at their logos, it does not have alcohol bottle or glass in it....so the vendor can indeed simply say they are selling water. Sent from my ASUS_Z010D using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Chang water ads are blue and beer green. That looks green to me. I know this as I have had the ridicules beer police visit me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan B Tong Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Amusing. No booze but booze advertising. Will we see tiny tables with cigarette ads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD13 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 hour ago, burgdawg said: ...Pattaya has a beach? Who knew? Best to bring your own sand if you're planning a day by the sea in Pattaya at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searat7 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I recently priced these chairs at 2995 b each with better pricing available for quantities...surely the cushions can’t cost more than the chairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantex Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Lamkyong said: i believe they have got that covered by saying it is ads for water products Isn’t all alcohol made from mostly water with a few ingredients added? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InMyShadow Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Operators had to pay 9,800 baht each for the green cushions to go with them. ............only in Pattaya. Sent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Screw them they have been hassling tourists wanting to lay on a towel for decadesSuk it up boys time to get rid of those 20 year Ratty tatty chairs and umbrellas. Can't afford it? Go work in a factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 From the photo looks like a farang neck deep in waste water - he should know better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 3 hours ago, AhFarangJa said: Sounds a reasonable price, but do the cushions have a Chang logo too, or will the logo on the bedchair simply be covered over. On another point......is it not illegal to advertise alcohol, especially on the beach were it is banned.....just asking..... Alcohol is not specifically being advertised, the Chang brand that sells a lot more than alcohol is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Juan B Tong said: Amusing. No booze but booze advertising. Will we see tiny tables with cigarette ads? There's no booze ads on those umbrellas or chairs. There's more to Chang than alcohol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moti24 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 3 hours ago, burgdawg said: ...Pattaya has a beach? Who knew? Yes, underneath the plastic bottles and turds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myran Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 5 hours ago, champers said: The 9800 Baht price is not each; it is per plot. I think there are 20 loungers per plot. So 490 each, bought from the council. Each refers to "operators". Each operator had to pay 9,800 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadgw Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Its quite simple 'NOTHNG IS FOR FREE' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx355 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 What about the law prohibiting alcohol advertisement. Beer lady dresses , glasses and beer condom, fridge doors can not show a beer brand at least in Chiangmai area. So it is permittes on umbrella....Interesting idea for all the food courts...just put umbrellas over the tables... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 5 hours ago, AhFarangJa said: Sounds a reasonable price, but do the cushions have a Chang logo too, or will the logo on the bedchair simply be covered over. On another point......is it not illegal to advertise alcohol, especially on the beach were it is banned.....just asking..... consistency ? thailand ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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