Your trip to Pattaya was enjoyable to read. You mentioned being bothered by the guys at Howards. Just a word to Punya, the owner, would have taken care of that. He does not want his customers to have a bad experience. Usually I have a long time friend with me so the other guys do not come a knocking on my door. There is no need to feel you must pass on baht to the guys, unless you have chosen to spend some time with the individual.