Butch Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Jambo said: Does it not seem obvious that omicron is in the process of spreading like wildfire. Nobody is wearing a mask or applying social distancing once sitting in or outside a bar. If the UK is anything to go by, and I am sure it is, vaccination is having little or no difference to the spread of omicron. 100% agree. Without getting into another Omicron discussion, it is becoming obvious to laymen such as ourselves that it is spreading regardless of masks, protocols and other measures. Much like in areas of the UK where we are, people are going through the "motions" of mask wearing, but are now at the point of quite literally, not being bothered. As this is a pattaya thread, has anyone noticed an increase in the numbers of girls returning, or say, Beach road getting busier with freelancers?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Painter said: That's the latest rules from the pattaya powers-that-be. Some bars restaurants even have supplies of lateral tests available (I think I read 60baht upwards) available for prospective customers to use. Cheers, I just had visions of guys needing PCR tests at a couple of thousand baht each which is crazy. So like Namps says you could take your own lateral flow tests and show the result, is that Ok although if only 60 baht elsewhere that is acceptable as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Horizondave said: Cheers, I just had visions of guys needing PCR tests at a couple of thousand baht each which is crazy. So like Namps says you could take your own lateral flow tests and show the result, is that Ok although if only 60 baht elsewhere that is acceptable as well. I have heard that just a picture on your phone of the test will suffice. It's just a matter of going through the motions! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bazle said: I have heard that just a picture on your phone of the test will suffice. It's just a matter of going through the motions! So you could show that same photo for a week or two? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nampla69 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 29 minutes ago, Horizondave said: So you could show that same photo for a week or two? Depends who's asking / looking but basically seen it happen quite a lot in LOS last 3 weeks when I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 59 minutes ago, Horizondave said: So you could show that same photo for a week or two? In practice, I'm sure you could. However, the theory is that details of the picture on your phone include the date the picture was taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, Bazle said: In practice, I'm sure you could. However, the theory is that details of the picture on your phone include the date the picture was taken. I take lateral flow tests regularly anyway so over a 5week holiday it is no biggie. Porn takes lateral flow tests everyday when she works at the hospital although, luckily, she gets given boxes of the tests. Talk of them charging for lateral flow tests soon so I am happy that Porn gets the tests through her work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Horizondave said: Cheers, I just had visions of guys needing PCR tests at a couple of thousand baht each which is crazy. So like Namps says you could take your own lateral flow tests and show the result, is that Ok although if only 60 baht elsewhere that is acceptable as well. I hope that as time goes on and restrictions ease, a simple temperature check upon entry will be all that is required. That will be good progress if ever. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Streak Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 New opening at the north end of Soi Buakhao.....Apologize for photo quality.... 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 On 1/9/2022 at 11:12 AM, john luke said: I agree totally with you. (I bet that surprises you.) Not at all. I knew you would catch up eventually. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 The jet ski championship is taking place at Jomtien this week. Terminal 21 have a small exhibition of mainly small boats plus a jet ski and a boat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, john luke said: The jet ski championship is taking place at Jomtien this week. Terminal 21 have a small exhibition of mainly small boats plus a jet ski and a boat. Hope you didn't get too close to any of those jet skis, would hate to see you being accused of damaging or scratching those machines. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillow Biter Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 8 hours ago, Horizondave said: Hope you didn't get too close to any of those jet skis, would hate to see you being accused of damaging or scratching those machines. Whoever gets the most Baht from a tourists ATM is the winner Striderman will present the winning trophy 😇 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Not for me but excellent photos as usual. Put me on a pedalo and within 5 minutes I would be doing a technicolor yawn. 😰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 Jet Ski Championship at Jomtien Beach. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 ^ Great pics. Looks like a fun event to watch & photograph. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Must be quiet - No Security at the Dusit Thani 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 The Beer Garden is showing little signs of activity and the bars between the Beer Garden and Beach Road are now closed. I suppose what could be described as minor road works are ongoing on Walking Street. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 Central Festival in preparation for the Chinese New Year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 The Chinese New Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveBC Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 The Viharn Sien complex is well worth visiting, i've been there a number of times, no inflated entrance fee for non-Thais too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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john luke Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 About 20 t0 30 minutes taxi ride from Pattaya. Admission 500 baht. Very commercialised and artificial (apart from the cactuses and other plants. Massive site and a good two to three hours walking. The last photograph is the shop at the exit to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, john luke said: About 20 t0 30 minutes taxi ride from Pattaya. Admission 500 baht. Very commercialised and artificial (apart from the cactuses and other plants. Massive site and a good two to three hours walking. The last photograph is the shop at the exit to the site. They used to have dual pricing. Is that still the case, and was 500B the farang price? It was about 10 years ago I visited Nong Nooch. Back then I was able to show them my Thai DL to get the Thai price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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