…are the apps and Jomtien Complex enough to keep you coming?

[StevieWonders]

The Junta would now discourage me from visiting for a while.

I understood that to be the central reason for the coup.

[riverdee]

yes from me

[StevieWonders]

Each to his own, but I think differently.

But remember, francois, Dodgems is also 85.

[Dodger]

Are the apps and Jomtien Complex enough to keep you coming?

Interesting Board response to the OP's question:

Total Members Responding: 17

Members suggesting there is more to Thailand than gogo's and apps which would keep them returning. 16

Members responding to topic - but not answering the OP's question: 1 (depending on how you count):
Stevieclueless, wingnut, mr. giggles, frequent, argosy,

Based on these responses, it's clear that most would return to Thailand for their holidays, regardless of the changes in the gay venues impacted by the pandemic.

As far as expats are concerned, I've heard of retirees leaving Thailand because of serious medical concerns, problems with visa renewals, family matters, etc., which is understandable and will always be the case. But, I have yet to come across a single expat who has left, or plans to leave Thailand, because of the changes being discussed in this post.

Hopefully, this is a good sign of things to come....Under the Rainbow!

[cdnmatt]

I'd go back to Thailand just for the customer service. That's one thing I do actually mist quite a bit -- the speed at which everything happens. Everything is so bloody slow here in Canada.

Buy a couple sofas in Thailand from a store, and want them delivered? The owner makes a quick phone call, 15 mins later there's a couple drivers at the store loading the furniture and within the hour it's at your house. This is even true if you buy a fridge at a big box department store, or at least from my experience it is. In Canada, it's at least two weeks for delivery.

In Thailand move to a new place, and make an appointment to get internet hooked up? Next norming the guy is there up the pole to connect the internet. In Canada it's three weeks and "please be homd between 9 - 5 because he'll show up sometime".

Want to open a bank account in Canada? Make an appointment two weeks ahead and time, and hope everything goes smoothly. In Thailand? Just walk in anytime of your choosing, and 30 mins later walk out with your new bank card and account.

Laptop screen breaks in Thailand? No problem, drop it off at a Tuckom, enjoy a couple beer downstairs, and go pickup your laptop with its new screen for 2000 baht. In Canada I simply wanted a hard drive replaced, and even though the store had them in stock with staff sitting there behind the desk, it still took a week.

Went for an appointment with the eye specialist in Thailand. He suggests an MRI, so I say sure and ask him which day he'd like me to come back? 30 minutes later I'm in a gown entering the MRI room.

In Canada, I actually had to track down the ER doctor because I had a question, and he mentions, "oh yeah that reminds me, something showed up on your CAT scan, I'd like you to get an MRI". I say sure, and ask what day? He says no idea, but he'll put in a request. About 4 weeks later they call to make an appointment a few weeks from then. Hmmm...

And the list goes on. Everything was so much easier and quicker to get done in Thailand.

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[Dodger]

Everything was so much easier and quicker to get done in Thailand.

Have you ever been to a dentist over here?

You walk in and they have a plastic menu sitting on a counter listing all of the prices of their services, i.e., tooth extraction 500 baht, root canal 1,200 baht, deep cleaning 700 baht, etc. It's like ordering a burger at McDonalds. Then, 10 minutes later, you're siting in the chair. This blows my mind.

Back when I purchased my condo, I went to Home Pro and picked out the major appliances. e.g., refrigerator, washing machine, water purification system, ceiling fans (4), air-conditioning units (2), etc. One hour after making the purchase, a truck pulled up outside the condo, and 4 Home Pro workers unloaded and installed everything in less than 2 hours. Just amazing.

Now, relying on Thai workers (subcontractors) is another story. They're never on time...continually make mistakes...and it takes them forever. I ended up investing in my own hand tools, and started doing a lot of my own renovation work for this very reason.

[Andaman!]

Now, relying on Thai workers (subcontractors) is another story. They're never on time...continually make mistakes...and it takes them forever. I ended up investing in my own hand tools, and started doing a lot of my own renovation work for this very reason.

Did you ever invest in the workers tools? Distract them from the job in hand and check out their package? Would be a valid reason for taking forever.

[arsenal]

Wanna go to a restaurant. In the UK, get dressed up, drive there and spend an hour trying to park the car. Walk in...'have you booked a table?...please take a seat at the bar and well see if we can fit you in, you might have to wait for 40 minutes.'

In Thailand. Turn up. Park the bike outside. Sit down. Order. Eat.

[Dodger]

Did you ever invest in the workers tools? Distract them from the job in hand and check out their package? Would be a valid reason for taking forever.

I don't want to throw us completely "off topic", but the answer is. Yes.

A cable installation boy back when I was renting an apartment in Jomtien Complex.

A young Cambodian laborer when I was building a house in SiSaket.

An air-conditioning maintenance helper back when I was renting an apartment in So. Pattaya

A tile installation helper when I was renovating my condo in Bang Saray.

All were intentionally distracted...tools closely inspected...with very valid reasons for being distracted.

[Keith]

Yes from me to returning to Bangkok. Apart from the boys, I like the place, have friends there, like the atmosphere and the food. Sitting on the verandah of the Oriental, preferably at sunset, just watching the river. Nice hotels, I stay at the Meridien, good service.