[quote=dogblower]
"But reflecting on my recent trip down to Phuket, I have to wonder about the pearl of the Andaman. So much is made of Phuket being the premier destination in Thailand. Sure, it has a lot going for it, but I have to admit getting rather sick at the snootiness shown by many of the Phuket locals towards Pattaya. Truth be told, Pattaya kicks Phuket's ass in many ways. First of all, the prices for just about everything are astronomical in Phuket. Most things in Pattaya are much more reasonably priced. In terms of choice of hotels and affordability, again Pattaya is hard to beat. As far as food goes, I reckon that once again Pattaya is the pick, although this is somewhat subjective I must admit. For bars and nightlife there is little doubt where is better. In fact, apart from natural beauty and better beaches, Pattaya is a very real alternative.".....Stickman, Bkk.....26/2/06
Thanks for this Dogblower.
Poor old Stickman prefers the Russian Mafia,the London Costa Del Crime,the Nigerians,and the Arabs to our sweet paradise.It is a case of each to our own.Maybe I am too protective of our sweet jewel in the south and not Bangkoks nether regions.
