Leaver Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 7:01 AM, JackThompson said: True. If Chinese owned, the guy with the flag would guide them in to spend money there. For Thai-owned small businesses, the tour-groups just walk by and gawk - packing the sidewalks, and driving away their customers. Well, the ones immigration has not already forced to move to Vietnam by denying-entry to Thailand on false-grounds. Correct. There's every chance the virus will take "zero baht tourism" here to a whole new level. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JackThompson Posted May 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 8:30 PM, geriatrickid said: Unfortunately, many of these self designated "musicians" in tourist zones are awful. How many times do I have to hear Smoke on the Water, or Proud Mary or any other very poorly performed 1970's era <deleted>? Some are better than others. On 5/21/2020 at 8:30 PM, geriatrickid said: It is one of the many reasons why the bars didn't do well. That, and the filthy uncomfortable decor and the hovering of the prostitutes. Not all of us want to be bothered by elderly hookers or folks we know will share their herpes/ hiv/ warts/lice for a bit of dosh. I've seen the "smoke on the water" bars absolutely packed with tourists, so seems some dig that sort of thing. Then there are the "lady" bars - to each, their own. If they are doing poorly, they will change their business model or be gone on their own. On 5/21/2020 at 8:30 PM, geriatrickid said: Many places in Thailand have done well. They have a focus and some of the following characteristics; - Well trained staff - Safe and pleasant atmosphere - Noise levels that do not impair hearing and where you don't have to shout to be heard. - Decent kitchens - Fair pricing - Friendliness The absolutely worst places to have a drink are in the crowded ghetto beer bars found in Patong, Pattaya etc. No ambiance and they attract too many losers. Get rid of the cheap dirty plastic chair type of bar/brothel and replace with places that have a vibe, and cut the number of the joints. It's not one or the other. Why not have the maximum number of Thais making money? Some cater to your cup-of-tea, and others for what others prefer? Zoning is fine, of course - so the rich don't have to see the "rabble." Besides that, leave it up to business-owners to find what sells or doesn't. The fact is, if you moved the entire Pattaya-bar + Walking St collection to an island off the coast, Pattaya would die, and that that island would flourish. Then, some folks would call for the island to be closed, because they don't like other people enjoying a different lifestyle. I get it - it's not for me either - but I don't want to stop others from doing what they want - spending money that supports Thais. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racket Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 The entertainment industry killed itself many years ago, and there’s no need to blame covid-19 for its demise. Just like any profession that no longer satisfies the consumer - do something else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 4 hours ago, JackThompson said: The fact is, if you moved the entire Pattaya-bar + Walking St collection to an island off the coast, Pattaya would die, and that that island would flourish. I think LK Metro is an example of that. It was nothing until some bar owners made a small enclave of gogo bars and girly bars, and then the crowd followed and it became a busy place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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