I've lieved here for 11 years have never run into or known anyone who has encountered this. I'm not suggesting it hasn't happened but I'm trying to figure out what's unique about your associations with Thai guys and that of all the people I know. To those who are reading this thread and not living in Thailand, be assured Pattaya is as safe a city as any. Note, I said "as safe a city as any" and not that it is some kind of heavenly haven free from crime, but to give the impression that visitors put themselves at high risk by enjoying Pattaya is just not true.