what i have been told by a realiable source

is yes the is a noticeable difference in Patong but not as many as was expected by the b.g`s.
some seem quite happy at only doing s.t ,some are charging more that the going rate.
they think that the lads are spreading themsleves around more rather than all congrating in one area ,
may be its orders not to be to much of a target or just just to keep things in order.
i myself have been in town many time when the u.s boys have turned up and the only trouble i have ever seen was two maow navy boys squaring up for a few seconds before the m.p moved in .