Trolls/hydras/fake posters are not uncommon on chat sites and when on the same day a hydra has officially been discovered here despite some posters having picked that up quite some time ago, it is surely understandable that regular members are suspicious when a new member appears and asks for extremely general information about hotels just a week away in peak season when many will be full. This is even more true when the new poster gives almost zero information on his requirements, budget etc.

i thought there is a waiting period before new posters are approved. Whether or not the one on this thread is genuine or not, the opening post was certainly suspicious. I hope I am proved wrong and that he will subsequently post of his Pattaya experiences as a mark of good faith to those trying to assist him. I wish him a happy stay wherever that might be.