Casino being prepared next to Yensabai

[lonelywombat]

All attempts to see inside or gain knowledge of what is happening, has not stopped discussion about the casino being prepared at Yensabai entrance gate
The building that runs to soi 17 from the front entrance has been upgraded with huge airconditioners and people are getting nervous about what is about to happen.

Not suggesting the the Yensabai manager and her son, who previously lived in Hong Kong before inheriting Yensabai know anything about this, but time will show more to the background of who is running this business and how or when it was approved.

[cdnmatt]

Someone should really tell the owners that gambling is illegal in Thailand. That's going to be a bit of an expensive "whoops!" moment when they open their doors and find that out.

[frequent]

Someone should really tell the owners that gambling is illegal in Thailand.Like prostitution you mean?

[arsenal]

Unlikely to be a casino as Bangkok will probably get the one first. However, if it is then wait outside and when a gorgeous but sad looking boy comes out offer to 'help' with his financial woes.

[paborn]

OK, my two cents. I googled Yensabai and came up with a condo complex near Sunee, map shows it off soi 17 by the VC hotel. As I've said, I don't know Sunee but I did walk the area several years ago during the day. Mostly Arab/Muslim it appears - almost an Arab quarter. It is also not, in any way, glittzy or fashionable. To think this area would get the first permit for gambling in Thailand, beating out Bangkok is far fetched indeed. You have to love rumours, they keep people occupied.

[a447]

You'd think that if they were going to build a casino in Pattaya they would at least choose a more salubrious area.

You could say, build it and they will come? But why bother when they are already in Bangkok?

[lonelywombat]

I think a number of you are talking through your ars.
Paborn in a previous posting said he googled Sunee Plaza and walked there daytime
Unsure if A447 knows more about other places to the east of sunee but it does not seem he does
I am unable to download the maps but Yensabai is a 12 story condo block that looks down on the pool area of sunee, but you have no access.
There are in excess of 400 condos in Yensabai.
To reach Yensabai condos you have to WALK EAST PAST THE 2 ENTRANCES TO SUNEE
With in 50 metres of the top of soi 17, you will see the entrance to yensabai . Turn right and walk beside the large building described.
The soi leads towards the entrance of yensabai, which is opposite the office of the Austrian Consulate.

[paborn]

I'm sorry, I don't get your issue. I'm very honest in not being intimate about the area and my street camera views did show me the Austrian consulate which is little more than a shop like affair.It is a "honorary consulate" serving Germany as well. Just a paper pushing shop not a diplomatic enclave. Turn by turn directions on how to reach the condo complex has nothing to do with the idea of a permit to build a casino.

All I'm saying is that this area is not Paragon or Siam Center or even any of the really upmarket areas of Pattaya. Besides, the idea that a casino is being built and there is no news, no announcements, nothing but rumours is absurd. I would be less surprised if Soi Twilight were being developed for gambling - still, I find it impossible to believe that such an expenditure was being made without a firm permit.

[Manforallseasons]

Lonley, I suspect this is the former pool hall......why do you think a casino is coming more likely a mosque.....sounds like a tall tale....only Monty could have made a better story.....Lol!

[paborn]

I had guessed a mosque but did not want to get shouted down by someone brining up my lack of knowledge of the area.

[gerefan2]

Blimey so much duff gen by so many people who walked there years ago, googled it, and used street view.

1. As far as I know, the Chinese Witch doesnt own the place, she and her son are the Care takers. Condos are individually privately owned.
2. The Austrian Consulate went years ago.
3. Yes it is the former Snooker Billiard Club.
4. No one knows what its going to be Mosque, Gambling or hopefully another E Saan music place. :)

Said as someone who stays there 4/5 months a year for the last 14 years.

[a447]

"Unsure if A447 knows more about other places to the east of sunee but it does not seem he does"

You're right, I don't.

But I do know it is in splitting distance of one of the sleaziest areas in Asia.

[paborn]

Blimey so much duff gen by so many people who walked there years ago, googled it, and used street view.

1. As far as I know, the Chinese Witch doesnt own the place, she and her son are the Care takers. Condos are individually privately owned.
2. The Austrian Consulate went years ago.
3. Yes it is the former Snooker Billiard Club.
4. No one knows what its going to be Mosque, Gambling or hopefully another E Saan music place. :)

Said as someone who stays there 4/5 months a year for the last 14 years.

Good for you! I never said I was a denizen of the area, only that I've been there and unless a huge transformation has taken place it is an unlikely spot for the first casino in Thailand. I wasn't the one who brougfht up the "consulate" so when or if it moved is a matter of indifference. Yes, I did use street view to get some feel of the place and , guess whaty, Paragon Mall it is not. Frankly, I admit I have no idea what will be built there and neither does anyone else. But, a casino??? A better snooker hall is far more likely.

[Jellybean]

. . . But, a casino??? A better snooker hall is far more likely.

Now, the above comment had me laughing out loud, paborn. Thanks! :)

[arsenal]

A casino! a mosque! They're both forms of gambling just with different jackpots.

[mahjongguy]

I've heard this rumor from friends who live in the Day/Night area, and I can't imagine why they think it's possible. That location is just way too public.

On the other hand, if you have a car and tend to drive aimlessly around the Pattaya countryside, you will occasionally see a house at the end of a dead-end soi that looks like a whorehouse but is actually a gambling joint.

[lonelywombat]

Lonley, I suspect this is the former pool hall......why do you think a casino is coming more likely a mosque.....sounds like a tall tale....only Monty could have made a better story.....Lol!

I am told by people that work inside that is the plan.
Sure there are experts and people who are totally wrong.
Either a mosque or a casino is a problem if you live in Yensabai

[QUOTE=a447;But I do know it is in splitting distance of one of the sleaziest areas in Asia.[/QUOTE]

But it is interesting with all the bars disappearing something is being planned but not openly.
All those buildings will go eventually.

[lonelywombat]

Latest news it will open as a billiard hall shortly
When the casino gets licenced in Feb 2019, it can be converted within 24 hours.
The billiard tables have now been removed from Yensabai exit, ground floor.

[cdnmatt]

Thailand doesn't have casino licenses, so what the hell are you on about?

And just a hunch, but the General isn't about to open up gambling. At the very least, you're waiting for a democratically elected government again before any casino license is issued.

More than likely, it's just some idiot who believes this would be a good marketing strategy. Put out false claims that a casino is opening up soon to get people to come to a billiards hall.


It will be well after Feb 2019 before Thailand starts issuing casino licenses.

[Isaanguy]

I think issuing Casino Licences would be a grave mistake.
I hear a lot of stories about Thais being addicted to gambling without giving them more opportunities.

[lonelywombat]

Thailand doesn't have casino licenses, so what the hell are you on about?

It will be well after Feb 2019 before Thailand starts issuing casino licenses.

A very committed reply from cdnmatt. But who does he speak for?
MAYBE AFTER AFTER FEB 2019 BEFORE tHAILAND STARTS ISSUING CASINO LICENCES
WHAT DOES CDNMATT KNOW AND IS NOT SHARING

[a447]

To my knowledge casinos around Asia are built in classy areas - look at Macau and Malaysia.

I can't see the wealthy Chinese gamblers wandering through the sleazy backstreets of Pattaya to get there.

If one were to be established in Pattaya, surely it would be inside an upmarket hotel.

If they can convert a billiard hall into a casino it isn't going to be a casino in the usual sense of the word - more like a gambling den.

[kittyboy]

I was recently in pattaya. The gossip around yensabai condo is the (alleged) casino is illegal. The story is the police are the owners. It may or may not be true. The story does make for mildly interesting conversation.. for about 2 minutes.

[gerefan2]

I am told by people that work inside that is the plan.
Sure there are experts and people who are totally wrong.
Either a mosque or a casino is a problem if you live in Yensabai


Not so. As a part time resident of Yensabai, a casino operating quietly behind closed doors, for that is what it would be, is not a problem.

What would be a major problem is if it became a Mosque with all the wailing and noise at 5 or 6 a.m. That combined with the Arabs on motor bikes until 5 a.m. would make this resident move out.

Anyway I think its going to be another row of shops similar to those opened last year in Soi Yensabai (one street away).

Move along folks...nothing to see here. I hope!

[paborn]

While I too think we should move on: one thing, Gerefan2 - a casino behind closed doors would be no problem -- withouit it being part of a major hotel complex your streets would be chocked with tourist buses.

[gerefan2]

Actually, not so paborn.
The streets in that area are too narrow for tour buses. They are only just wide enough for a car!

[Manforallseasons]

Lonley this is all a crock of shite move on to something you know about like "Yuppins".
Perhaps your best tale was when you posted that you had been contacted by a group of investors to find a suitable place for a gay venue in the Day Night area, Monty was alot of things but not a group, Lol.

[paborn]

Well the buses and the hoards of Chinese would be somewhere. They would have to be. Still, it won't happen.

[arsenal]

I would have thought a boat moored in the bay a far more likely location for a casino.

[kittyboy]

I would have thought a boat moored in the bay a far more likely location for a casino.

A casino moored in a bay sounds like a terrible idea. Higher operating costs, logistics issues of getting people on and off the casino.
Care to shed some light on that random thought of a casino upon the bay?

This supposed casino is presumed to be illegal. An illegal casino moored in pattaya bay is absurd.

[cdnmatt]

Why are we still talking about a casino?

There is no casino coming to Thailand. At least not one the public has access to.

[arsenal]

Yes Kittyboy. The whole conversation is about if it's legalised. I thought everyone understood that.

[kittyboy]

Yes Kittyboy. The whole conversation is about if it's legalised. I thought everyone understood that.

You think wrong.

[arsenal]

OK. For those who thought, as Kittyboy did, that I was suggeating a huge casino boat moors itself in Pattaya Bay and takes to fleecing the Chinese. I meant to say if it's legalised that's a likely location.

[kittyboy]

OK. For those who thought, as Kittyboy did, that I was suggeating a huge casino boat moors itself in Pattaya Bay and takes to fleecing the Chinese. I meant to say if it's legalised that's a likely location.

Stupid people generally assume other people can read their simple minds. I am glad you realized that and clarified you position.

However, even a legal casino moored in the middle is the bay is stupid. High costs and terrible logistics. Bad thinking again .

[arsenal]

Haha. Stop trolling me. Naughty kittybaby.

[kittyboy]

Haha. Stop trolling me. Naughty kittybaby.

I am publicly questioning your intelligence.

[arsenal]

Kittybaby wrote.
"However, even a legal casino moored in the middle is the bay is stupid. High costs and terrible logistics. Bad thinking again ."

Have you noticed the several large restaurant boats moored in Pattaya Bay? And the hundreds of coaches taking people to Bali Hai pier to go to those restaurants.

[kittyboy]

Kittybaby wrote.
"However, even a legal casino moored in the middle is the bay is stupid. High costs and terrible logistics. Bad thinking again ."

Have you noticed the several large restaurant boats moored in Pattaya Bay? And the hundreds of coaches taking people to Bali Hai pier to go to those restaurants.

So you have no intelligent response except that there are high end restaurants in the bay ergo a casino would do well there. That is really a stupid assertion.

[arsenal]

Yes it is. My apologies to any potential casino owners who considered the absurd idea.

[Jellybean]

You think wrong.

Your post, quoted above, kittyboy, reminded me of two ways I was taught to say, “You think wrong” in Thai:

kun kít pìt and kun kít mâi-tùuk

Well, you never know, remembering those words may come in handy one day for some of our members when they are out with their boy du jour.

For example:

Boy: I thinking you buy me new iPhone.

Customer: kun kít mâi-tùuk

And lastly, I still think the comment by paborn, quoted below, best sums up this topic:


. . . Frankly, I admit I have no idea what will be built there and neither does anyone else. But, a casino??? A better snooker hall is far more likely.

[sglad]

Your post, quoted above, kittyboy, reminded me of two ways I was taught to say, “You think wrong” in Thai:

kun kít pìt and kun kít mâi-tùuk

Well, you never know, remembering those words may come in handy one day for some of our members when they are out with their boy du jour.

For example:

Boy: I thinking you buy me new iPhone.

Customer: kun kít mâi-tùuk

Do older farangs really address their off-boys as "khun" when speaking in Thai?

[paborn]

Oh God, I thought I was done with a topic that is nothing more than the fevered dream of a farang retiree with nothing to do. But:

Seven days a week you can book a gambling cruise from ports in Florida, Gambling cruises have been run for ages as day cruises from New York - I've been on them. Gambling profits more than make up for "operating costs" Why do this? For the simple reason that US gambling laws ( casinos outside the states of Nevada & New Jersey are all on Indian reservations and under trtibal law ) stop at the 3 mile limit of territorial waters.

By the way, the remark about higher costs used to flaut the example of already existing restaurants is remarkable. Gambling profits are astronomically higher than restaurant profits.

[lonelywombat]

Friends LIVING IN OR NEAR YENSABAI checking up, asked a few local muslims in business what was happening.

NO MOSQUE. CASINO GOES IN.

HE ASKED WHEN

MID FEB

ALL CHINESE.

ALL POLICE SAME SAME!!!!!

[scottish-guy]

Did they SHOUT the info to you?

[paborn]

The "fevered dream of a lonly farang' is becoming a fetid one.

[Manforallseasons]

Arabs in Sunee discussing casino:
https://youtu.be/ng00gA8zx7E

[lonelywombat]

I was using my phone when waiting for dinner guest. It may surprise some posters that there are busineses near yensabai,owned by muslim, that you can have a conversation with.
For those with a Viet boyfriend that no longer visit Thailand, that may be a surprise.

MFAS those Arabs were probably shouting about a drunken gay guy, that crashed his motorbike with a well known gay contributor as passenger

[scottish-guy]

...I was using my phone when waiting for dinner guest...

Ah, that explains it: CAPS LOCK stuck on your phone?

[christianpfc]

To my knowledge casinos around Asia are built in classy areas - look at Macau and Malaysia.
Or at border crossings, like Poipet and Koh Kong (both Thailand to Cambodia).

[gerefan2]

Or at border crossings, like Poipet and Koh Kong (both Thailand to Cambodia).

This is the entrance yesterday. Looks like they have destroyed the little Buddha garden too

The other pic is in the soi Leading to Yensabai

[gerefan2]

Dam no pics ...see here

[Manforallseasons]

I understand it will be callled "Muslim Center for Islamic Studies".

[lonelywombat]

jipper a member who has never posted emailed me,walked past the "casino" and walked in.
The old garden area has gone and the area next inside seems to be a parking for Thai boys motorbikes.
He was invited inside. The place is laid out with concrete flooring.Much bigger than expected.
No carpet or floor covering, 8 gaming tables spread around with 3 in full activity.
There were at least 30 incl plus a few workers.
The area where chips are cashed and payouts made was in place but he could not see in.
There was a take away servery similar to 7/11. People were sitting at temporary tables eating.
it will be in force before feb

Lonley this is all a crock of shite move on to something you know about like "Yuppins".
Perhaps your best tale was when you posted that you had been contacted by a group of investors to find a suitable place for a gay venue in the Day Night area, Monty was alot of things but not a group, Lol.

The "fevered dream of a lonely farang' is becoming a fetid one.

Why are we still talking about a casino?

There is no casino coming to Thailand. At least not one the public has access to.

Frankly, I admit I have no idea what will be built there and neither does anyone else. But, a casino??? A better snooker hall is far more likely.

[a447]

Rather than take the word of someone else, can't you go and take a look for yourself and then report your findings?

If people can just walk in off the street and see what's going on, how come the authorities know nothing about it?

[lonelywombat]

Rather than take the word of someone else, can't you go and take a look for yourself and then report your findings?

If people can just walk in off the street and see what's going on, how come the authorities know nothing about it?

Why bitch at me ,when he has been giving an open invitation to visit 2 hours ago and documented it.
I have known him for 20 years, he has visited my home,dined in my restaurant and we talk off and on.I trust him more than those who critise from half way around the world. Moderator or not.
As you are in Thailand go there and verify.

[arsenal]

Without doubting the word of anyone at all, the pieces of this jigsaw don't make a complete picture.

[lonelywombat]

There are limits to what people can say here on this forum, and in public.
Please visit and make a comment or are you 20 hour flight away

[Manforallseasons]

Lonley I will drive by it tomorrow and post what I've seen.

[arsenal]

Mr Arsenal strongly advises all members that unless there is a clear sign saying CASINO to avoid going inside. It has all the hallmarks of a shakedown and if allowed to operate will be doing so with the tacit approval of you know who.

[a447]

Why bitch at me ,when he has been giving an open invitation to visit 2 hours ago and documented it.
I have known him for 20 years, he has visited my home,dined in my restaurant and we talk off and on.I trust him more than those who critise from half way around the world. Moderator or not.
As you are in Thailand go there and verify.

Lonelywombat, I'm not "bitching". I'm just asking a simple question, based on my belief that you live in Pattaya and can easily verify this type of information yourself.
.

I'm not in Thailand at the moment.

[frequent]

Lonelywombat, I'm not "bitching". I'm just asking a simple question, based on my belief that you live in Pattaya and can easily verify this type of information yourself.I thought it a matter of public record that lonelywombat owns a condo in Pattaya which he visits three times a year (a recent post as I recall). Doesn't he live in a suburb of Melbourne called "South Meringue" (I heard of such a suburb when I was once at the main railway station in Melbourne and there was a PA announcement - exactly the sort of place you'd expect cream puffs to reside)?

[Smiles]

For the Dreary Wombat:


Casinos in Thailand:

Despite laws against gambling, illegal casinos are widespread in Thailand. The first large-scale gambling houses were established in Ayutthaya by the government in the late-17th century or early-18th century as a result of the steady growth of Chinese population. During the 19th century the number of gambling houses grew in tandem with the population of Chinese immigrants. To promote the settlement and taxation of the Chinese population in Thailand, the Thai government turned a blind eye to gambling among Chinese immigrants. As a result of this inadvertent endorsement, local Siamese were encouraged to gamble as well. After the gambling act was first passed in 1930 casinos were banned completely and gambling was prohibited in Thai society. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambling_in_Thailand#Casinos
Forget who comes to dinner Lonely ... they're probably Russian mafia.
Casinos in Thailand are stricly prohibited by law. Do 'casinos' popup every so often? Absolutely . . . Thais LOVE gambling, on anything. But does that mean that gigantic western style casinos are being built? Absolutely not.
More likely, vaguely, secretive, dirty, sleasy buildings are taken over for short periods of time, then closed down quickly when they stop being able to bribe the Boys-in-Brown. Just like prostitution, someone said above.

Lonely, you are definitely going bonkers. Starting to sound like a Trumpiam Wombat.

Thailand doesn't have casino licenses, so what the hell are you on about?(And to that comment you answer, "Who are you speaking for?" ... WTF?)

It will be well after Feb 2019 before Thailand starts issuing casino licenses.
A very committed reply from cdnmatt. But who does he speak for?
MAYBE AFTER AFTER FEB 2019 BEFORE tHAILAND STARTS ISSUING CASINO LICENCES
WHAT DOES CDNMATT KNOW AND IS NOT SHARING (?)

[Manforallseasons]

As of 11:30 this morning I can confirm this is indeed an ongoing casino. Upon my enterance you only see a room full of motorbikes I inquired and I was sent to room behind with a peephole, I passed muster and was allowed in only to fine 50 to 60 Thais playing various card games with money on the tables and in the rear a proper cashier cage.

[a447]

So more like a gambling den, not a casino.

[frequent]

So more like a gambling den, not a casino.Isn't a distinction without a difference? It's a bit like saying "So more like a knocking shop, not a brothel"

[a447]

Isn't a distinction without a difference? It's a bit like saying "So more like a knocking shop, not a brothel"


I was sent to room behind with a peephole

Peepholes are not normally found in casinos - at least, not the ones I have been in.

[frequent]

Peepholes are not normally found in casinos - at least, not the ones I have been in.You need to think laterally - a peephole is merely a Third World security camera, and casinos have security cameras everywhere

[lonelywombat]

Peepholes are not normally found in casinos - at least, not the ones I have been in.

This is not a legal casino I think you have been to legal ones only.
Why reject first hand reports because you do not agree.
I hope you are not becoming arsenal 2 or worse Smiles2

[frequent]

I hope you are not becoming arsenal 2 or worse Smiles2Why is frequent2 being left out?!

[lonelywombat]

Because you are close enough to look for yourself

[arsenal]

Yes, really. None of us need doppelgangers. One of each is enough.

[Manforallseasons]

There is nothing small or quaint about this place, it is relatively huge.

[a447]

Why reject first hand reports because you do not agree.

I'm not rejecting anything. I have no doubt that the establishment described by your friend and mfas exists.

It just seems that the word "casino" conjures up different images amongst us.

From what I regard as a "casino" the place described doesn't fit the bill. To me it's just a gambling den, aptly described by Smiles thus :


More likely, vaguely, secretive, dirty, sleasy buildings are taken over for short periods of time, then closed down quickly when they stop being able to bribe the Boys-in-Brown

A difference in definitions, Lonelywombat, that's all.

[frequent]

A difference in definitions, Lonelywombat, that's all.Perceptions, a447, not definitions

[gerefan2]

For those who haven’t passed by see my top pic at #52 taken a few days ago.
A Casino it is not....
Anyway thank god (pun intentional) it’s not a Mosque with all that early morning wailing!

[gerefan2]

Why is frequent2 being left out?!

Probably because of your extensive Ignore list...anyway you won’t see this post!

[lonelywombat]

It seems so pedantic if locals use the word casino ,why get so upset about that name.
If locals see it as a casino and you disagree with the name. So what. It was their description.
We have so much shit here criticising spelling and grammar, do we need it


In Australia we have hotels with gaming rooms, usually only pokies. different people have different names and in other parts of the world they may use another words.But legal or not they are all about gambling.

[scottish-guy]

Jesus Christ - and some of you guys say I'm argumentative?

Oxford English Dictionary:

casino


noun

A public room or building where gambling games are played.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Italian, diminutive of casa ‘house’, from Latin casa ‘cottage’

.
Seems like Lonely is perfectly correct to refer to it as such - it doesn't require crystal chandeliers and roulette wheels to be a Casino - who knew?

[a447]

Where's the argument?

When I read that a casino was being planned in Pattaya I immediately thought of something along the lines of a Las Vegas casino.

It turns out that it is, in fact, something a lot more modest, akin to the old gambling dens in Hong Kong.

No big deal. The "casino" just isn't what I first thought it would be.

[frequent]

Where's the argument?

When I read that a casino was being planned in Pattaya I immediately thought of something along the lines of a Las Vegas casino.

It turns out that it is, in fact, something a lot more modest, akin to the old gambling dens in Hong Kong.

No big deal. The "casino" just isn't what I first thought it would be.And therein lies the tragedy of your Moderatorship. You lack imagination or any sympathy for how other people see things

[arsenal]

"Tragedy." Is that an apposite word to describe a gay message board? Methinks not.

[sglad]

Where's the argument?

When I read that a casino was being planned in Pattaya I immediately thought of something along the lines of a Las Vegas casino.

Really, you weren't able to contextualise it to Thailand? You only saw it through your jaundiced western eyes? Are the gay bars you see in Thailand like the gay bars in Australia?

Therein lies the limitedness of your imagination and dishonesty of your intellect.

[lonelywombat]

Last night I was informed that the new manager was Cambodian. Do not know which place from.???
Second just before midnight my friends noticed two large luxury sedans parked outside. ??? Mercedes probably.
Today from several sources we told TukTuk from Bangkok were outside last night.
We tried to confirm that, as nobody has seen them here. Hard to believe.
Maybe the Thai posters from the UK can confirm?

[sglad]

Last night I was informed that the new manager was Cambodian. Do not know which place from.???
Second just before midnight my friends noticed two large luxury sedans parked outside. ??? Mercedes probably.
Today from several sources we told TukTuk from Bangkok were outside last night.
We tried to confirm that, as nobody has seen them here. Hard to believe.


OMG!!! OMG!!! Has the PM been alerted?

[a447]

Therein lies the limitedness of your imagination and dishonesty of your intellect.

Lol

A bit over the top, even for you.

We are discussing a gambling den/casino, for god's sake!

What a waste of a good line - you should have saved it for a more substantial topic!

[lonelywombat]

OMG!!! Has the PM been alerted?

I will probably be in Pattaya soon. I would love to hear about sglad reputation there

[sglad]

What a waste of a good line - you should have saved it for a more substantial topic!

Not to worry. There'll be plenty of opportunity to recycle it where you're concerned.

[a447]

Nah, sorry - there is an unspoken rule here that you can only use such gems once.

Such a shame.

And to think it was the work of a 24 year old non-native speaker of English!

Truly remarkable!

(The other unspoken rule is you are expected to use quote marks.)

[frequent]

Nah, sorry - there is an unspoken rule here that you can only use such gems once. Such a shame. And to think it was the work of a 24 year old non-native speaker of English! Truly remarkable! (The other unspoken rule is you are expected to use quote marks.)Presumably the Moderators' full-time occupation is policing posts for infringements of unspoken rules

[lonelywombat]

Presumably the Moderators' full-time occupation is policing posts for infringements of unspoken rules
Frequent. I thought that was your self appointed task.

[frequent]

Frequent. I thought that was your self appointed task.Why would I bother with policing infringements? That's for lip-pursers such as yourself. The only form of "Moderation" of which I approve is the Ignore feature

[lonelywombat]

Just received email from a member, who walked past the casino for look at 1400 today, saturday in Pattaya
He had no attention of going in, but was amazed at the number of motorbikes neatly in 3 rows in the second parking area, at least 30 maybe more.
He was approached by a lady who did not speak english, who insisted he comes inside.A knock on the door and he was in. The only farang in the room.There must have been over 50 there so early.
There were 15 sitting around the tables eating food they purchased from fridges and cooked themselves.
There were 6 tables in action and they seem to be different games . Another 6 tables were spread around the outer wall waiting for customers.
The tv games in the middle of the room seemed to be based on betting games with at least 6 in action and another dozen watching at that time.
He was being pestered to get a card from the lady who is like the worst mamasan he had seen. So pushy and standoverish.
[Deleted text]
The bets he saw were in multiples of 20 baht and the dealers had a fist full of 100 baht notes they paid out to winners.
These were not new people to the industry, they were all very experienced.
He will not be going back

Some of the text in this post was deleted as it was felt it breached the guidelines issued on May 9th, 2013 relating to discrimination based on race.

Jellybean
Moderator

[gerefan2]

Perhaps the BiB learnt their lessson after raiding the 80 years old bridge club members!!

[scottish-guy]

Where is this 80yo bridge - is it the one over the River Kwai - why does it have a members club - and do they do meat loaf dinners?

Asking for a group of casual acquaintances who have been evicted.

:p

[arsenal]

Wombles' people skills are breathtaking to behold. I think his restaurant must have been in Guantanamo.

[lonelywombat]

Wombles' people skills are breathtaking to behold. I think his restaurant must have been in Guantanamo.
Do you get kickbacks even in Guantanamo. Cannot be much as you need your full breakfast for 119 baht

[arsenal]

The Womble wrote.
"Do you get kickbacks even in Guantanamo. Cannot be much as you need your full breakfast."

Gobbledeegook.

[lonelywombat]

[Quoted text of removed text deleted.]
A man that was not intending to do an inside look at what was happening, made his comment,
He was nervous and looked around and left. Unfortunately he does not have the riches to make all the trips you make to Thailand, own condos and all the things you brag about.
But it seems the reason some many people leave sawatdee, is because of the I am richer than you attitude some of you allude to.
As I look at other forums I see many people who have been forced out of this forum,by people who think they are better than others.

[Manforallseasons]

As I look at other forums I see many people who have been forced out of this forum,by people who think they are better than others.

Lonely why don't you take their lead?

[paborn]

A man that was not intending to do an inside look at what was happening, made his comment,
He was nervous and looked around and left. Unfortunately he does not have the riches to make all the trips you make to Thailand, own condos and all the things you brag about.
But it seems the reason some many people leave sawatdee, is because of the I am richer than you attitude some of you allude to.
As I look at other forums I see many people who have been forced out of this forum,by people who think they are better than others.

Interesting, I don't recall bragging about riches, I have no condo in Thailand,I make -at most - a trip a year. I admidt to a little envy of those who can work from anywhere, are able to live abroad. When it came to retirement I decided to stay in my own country for many reasons. None of that lessens my respect for others nor does their , perhaps, better station in life cause me to dislike them. Finally, when someone makes a racist comment and you post it , without edit, then you assume responsibility.

[Smiles]

Why is frequent2 being left out?!
Because I'm more bad, WAY more bad, than you. So get off my property.

[frequent]

Because I'm more bad, WAY more bad, than you. So get off my property.But have you been the recipient of an unsolicited, abusive PM from The Wombat? I have! I think that's Frequent 1, Smiles 0

[Smiles]

But have you been the recipient of an unsolicited, abusive PM from The Wombat? I have! I think that's Frequent 1, Smiles 0Send it too me by PM. I'm a well-known collector of LoneyWombatism.

[frequent]

Send it too me by PM. I'm a well-known collector of LoneyWombatism.As you know, Smiles, sharing PMs is frowned on by the lip-pursing maiden aunts who abound on the Forum, but ... if you insist

[scottish-guy]

A former morbidly obese owner specifically outlawed the posting of PM's on the board - I've had a cursory glance at the current (extremely fluid) "Rules" and can see nothing prohibiting this any more. Maybe I missed it though.

What I did find was this:

3.1.3 Owner(s)/Moderator(s) will not attempt to obtain personal information. Nor will they attempt to verify accuracy of posts.

Which is interesting because posts have been deleted with "not factually correct" given as an excuse. The excuse was also a lie btw - so you can easily guess who was involved at the time.

Meanwhile the totally illegal Casino seems to continue to operate with impunity :drink:

[arsenal]

Give it up Scottish Guy. No one needs reminding of your opinion. And you know where the door is.

[frequent]

A former morbidly obese owner specifically outlawed the posting of PM's on the board ...That is why I didn't need to forward the PM as I'd already posted the entire PM without attribution on the Forum. I simply provided Smiles with a link to it

[arsenal]

Scottish Guy wrote.
"Meanwhile the totally illegal Casino seems to continue to operate with impunity"

As does the totally irrelevant Scottish Guy.