I'm just back home after a couple of weeks in Pattaya and I suspect that Arsenal may be right; there was clearly a slight up-turn since my previous visit in June. Even Sunee had life, as well as a couple of interesting go-go bars. And this slight improvement was evident despite the impact of the funeral.
As far as this forum is concerned I appreciate the fact that it keeps me in touch with Thailand, but, as I've repeatedly said over the years, I loathe the personal abuse. By the way, it was this negative aspect of expat and tourist life in Thailand that contributed mightily to my decision to abandon plans to relocate fifteen years ago. I was determined not to grow old in the company of unhappy and hate-filled people. London is so much more friendly.