tommy dee Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 just a heads up, the whole of the street both sides :appears: to be ablaze, fire engines cant reach the flames, its well F+++d 5
Horizondave Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 Odd day. For those who may know Capt'n Greg's in Sabang, Puerta Galera, Philippines, that burnt down this morning. The owner, Chuck, seems to have accepted it is the end of the place. I drank there first time in 1988, sad day. Walking Street won't die, it will evolve in a new way, the fire may help. 3
forqalso Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 Mr. Egg is live-streaming live now. 2 1 1
Butch Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) A few on YT reporting. 4:20 onwards gives an idea of the size. Edited September 12, 2021 by Butch 2 1
Freee!! Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 Those illegal structures on the sea side lasted longer than I expected. What are the chances somebody in power decided to do something about those illegal structures?
Captain_B Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, Horizondave said: Odd day. For those who may know Capt'n Greg's in Sabang, Puerta Galera, Philippines, that burnt down this morning. The owner, Chuck, seems to have accepted it is the end of the place. I drank there first time in 1988, sad day. Walking Street won't die, it will evolve in a new way, the fire may help. My father is in a nursing home now but always stated he had the best steaks in his life at Captn Gregs. We went a few times around 1990.
Butch Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Freee!! said: Those illegal structures on the sea side lasted longer than I expected. What are the chances somebody in power decided to do something about those illegal structures? We'll have to wait and see the extent of the damage tomorrow as the place will be awash with vloggers. I think they were doing some replacement of the wiring recently, and looking at the state of the old stuff, it wouldn't inspire me with the greatest of confidence. I think we should be grateful that this wasn't in the middle of peak season, because of all the GGB's I've ever stepped foot in, I can't ever remember seeing a fire extinguisher or fire escape. Same goes for nightclubs. This could have ended a shite sight worse had it been at a different time. Edited September 12, 2021 by Butch 1 2
Captain_B Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 My God, as if they didn,t have enough problems. 1
Nightcrawler Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 25 minutes ago, Captain_B said: My God, as if they didn,t have enough problems. Another nail in the coffin. I wonder who was insured? Not suggesting that it was an insurance job, but it certainly would have been a way out for those who were struggling. Either way, it's a major low to the tourist industry 2
lazarus Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Nightcrawler said: Another nail in the coffin. I wonder who was insured? Not suggesting that it was an insurance job, but it certainly would have been a way out for those who were struggling. Either way, it's a major low to the tourist industry Just clearing the way for Pattaya Disneyland. 1 2 1
Freee!! Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 Just now, Nightcrawler said: Another nail in the coffin. I wonder who was insured? Not suggesting that it was an insurance job, but it certainly would have been a way out for those who were struggling. My bet is on the PTB. 1 minute ago, Nightcrawler said: Either way, it's a major low to the tourist industry Which tourist industry? Even besides the current lack of tourists, most of Walking Street wasn't exactly family friendly, the category they said to wish to attract.
Butch Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 27 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: Another nail in the coffin. I wonder who was insured? Not suggesting that it was an insurance job, but it certainly would have been a way out for those who were struggling. Either way, it's a major low to the tourist industry Maybe cheaper than a full demolition job. 1
Sherlock Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 Desperate times equals desperate measures!(Hint hint, matches and gasoline dont mix too well) Just saying like!!! 1
Golfingboy Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 Considering the pandemic and how much tourism had already decreased in prior years, seems like too much to be a coincidence. Someone had enough and took action 1 2
Evil Penevil Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 Apparently the fire didn't spread beyond the Nashaa Club itself, although it had been engulfed in flames and appears to be a total loss. Some details: Major fire causes serious damage to Walking Street nightclub in Pattaya Evil 2
Butch Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, Evil Penevil said: Apparently the fire didn't spread beyond the Nashaa Club itself, although it had been engulfed in flames and appears to be a total loss. Some details: Major fire causes serious damage to Walking Street nightclub in Pattaya Evil I doubt if we will ever find out, but who, if anyone, could benefit (financially) from this. Small blessing the club was not open and with people enjoying their holidays, or it may well have been a very different headline indeed, not dissimilar to the tragic nightclub fire that happened in Bangkok a few years ago. 2 1
Nightcrawler Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 27 minutes ago, Butch said: I doubt if we will ever find out, but who, if anyone, could benefit (financially) from this. Small blessing the club was not open and with people enjoying their holidays, or it may well have been a very different headline indeed, not dissimilar to the tragic nightclub fire that happened in Bangkok a few years ago. Indeed. The upside is that no lives were lost. 2
AJSP Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 Wow. do hope there are no injuries/ fatalities Does seem a tad Sus
Golfingboy Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Butch said: I doubt if we will ever find out, but who, if anyone, could benefit (financially) from this. Small blessing the club was not open and with people enjoying their holidays, or it may well have been a very different headline indeed, not dissimilar to the tragic nightclub fire that happened in Bangkok a few years ago. First time I saw that, I thought the victims’ pics were doctored……awful tragedy 1
Derek Dangleberries Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 I know that no injuries have been reported but I hope that no homeless families had found their way in there for shelter. It strikes me with fear just thinking about it. 2 1
Glasseye Posted September 13, 2021 Posted September 13, 2021 My first thought..... Insurance scam ? 3
Horizondave Posted September 13, 2021 Posted September 13, 2021 12 hours ago, Captain_B said: My father is in a nursing home now but always stated he had the best steaks in his life at Captn Gregs. We went a few times around 1990. I lived in Sabang between 1988 and 1991. The food was indeed good, I used to eat and drink there regularly, it had a wonderful view and character. Visited last about 3 years ago, the food sadly was not at all top notch and I needed to eat elsewhere.
Popular Post Butch Posted September 13, 2021 Popular Post Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) seems like the Nashaa club and one or two adjacent properties are destroyed, but the rest of WS is fine. Rumour has it that the fire spread to Marine bar and did 30 grands worth of improvements. 🙂 Edited September 13, 2021 by Butch 8
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