How is Thailand lately, has the economic downturn affected Pattaya and Bangkok. Just want a general outlook of the place. Just wondering whether I should visit the place again. I have'nt been for about 8 or 9 months now, which is enough time for the downturn to take hold.

The UK pound is falling fast again these past few days and by now it has/is taking hold in a UK tourist's pocket. We have now accept that 50 bht to the pound is going to be baround for the foreseeable future I think, which makes Thailand an expensive place for the tourist.

Any "serious" thoughts please and no piss takers.