the future

I have not seen it advertise to the straight crowd.
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Check out Agoda - but by and large very positive reviews.

The BBB audience (such as it is these days) is also increasingly str8.

In particular, drunken Russians (esp. females) causing trouble.

Personal observation.

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The BBB audience (such as it is these days) is also increasingly str8.

In particular, drunken Russians (esp. females) causing trouble. :occasion9:

Which is far better than the other type who have a penchant for indoor BBQ's

What's all this tongue in cheek about burning and BBQ's at the Ambiance. I've seen it mentioned before. Can someone explain?

[Marsilius]

The references to fire are explained - though not necessarily accepted by all readers - at http://www.andrew-drummond.com/my-work/news/

The references to fire are explained - though not necessarily accepted by all readers ....

I'd love to hear the argument from any reader who DOESN'T accept it.

The incident itself is a matter of FACT even if the background and consequences may be disputed?

:dontknow: :dontknow:

The references to fire are explained - though not necessarily accepted by all readers ....

I'd love to hear the argument from any reader who DOESN'T accept it :

Like Scotty I'd love to hear those arguements by those that don't accept it too.

One wonders why you felt the need to bring it all up again.

He probably brought it up because I asked...that is if you are talking about the link posted by Marsilius...thanks by the way. But back to the original topic. It might be interesting to hear from some people who have lived here awhile or others who are thinking about retiring here. I wonder what will happen when 60 and 70 year olds who are here now die. Are there 40 and 50 year olds on their way in to take their place? I think the dynamic of this place will change dramatically especially with the influx of Russian money. Baht buses are FULL of Russians, so are the restaurants and the beaches and the malls. I wonder if the older Russian has yet to discover Sunee?

[lonelywombat]

But back to the original topic. It might be interesting to hear from some people who have lived here awhile or others who are thinking about retiring here. I wonder what will happen when 60 and 70 year olds who are here now die. Are there 40 and 50 year olds on their way in to take their place?

Interesting to see it put a different way and it is an excellent question. Many of the long time retirees from the US and UK, post from time to time how difficult it is to survive now the exchange rate has become so poor. What was Paradise is close to [financial] Hell.

One expat friend said what he used to do all night has now become once a fortnight.You hear many stories about the cost of food etc., but life without medical insurance seems to be the nightmare that many are being forced to consider. They can no longer afford it.

Many are talking of returning home because of the free or subsided medical benefits in their home country.

I am optimistic that the crowds will come again when the exchange rate starts to climb again.

I remember one expat who claimed he could not live on less than 100,000 baht per month is now making do with less than 60,000bpm, locked into Pattaya as he bought here when things were good.

[ainamor]

The references to fire are explained - though not necessarily accepted by all readers ....

I'd love to hear the argument from any reader who DOESN'T accept it.

The incident itself is a matter of FACT even if the background and consequences may be disputed?

:dontknow: :dontknow:

Careful now. Playing with fire can get your fingers burnt.

I have heard that their BBQ's are to die for though