Glasseye Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 21 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: I know just how you feel mate I would be there in a heartbeat if I could mate, and then back up to Chiang Mai after the 7 days to home sweet home. Like I've said a few times.... That process will be put in motion as soon as matters back here are settled, which I have a feeling will get rolling very soon here now that shit year 2021 is behind us. It's been over 20 years since I've been to Phuket. There were things I liked about it, but at the time more things I preferred about Pattaya. But.... since then many things have changed, both with the places themselves and how I look at things and what my position is (time and money). Heck.... back then I never would have considered going to CM, now it is the primary place I want to be. The things I liked more about Patts was the ease to get around, transportation options, availability of girls, and it seemed like they had an endless availability of good quality/moderately priced hotels that were well located within the zone I wanted to be in. I really hated that I felt like I was being taken to the cleaners every time I took a tuk tuk in Phuket. Pattaya is much closer to the airport also, but now a days that's not much of a concern. I am very curious though how Grab service is going in Phuket if the rates for getting around are reasonable. I think I would really like to see Phuket again soon, but need to get back to CM first and have that properly set up before doing anything else. Either way when I look at CM overall for place to live long term it wins - hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 46 minutes ago, Glasseye said: Either way when I look at CM overall for place to live long term it wins - hands down. Have you lived in CM during the burning season , if so how did you find it ? I've visited CM many times and love it there , but I've always ensured my visits were not Jan-Mar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 (edited) Well i just read in Pattaya they've just said anyone wanting to even go a restaurant has to have done a test in the last 72 hours, so going by that, can't see restrictions getting eased this week. Once Omicron properly takes off, as it has everywhere else, the Gov will panic, as they have everywhere else, well, apart from where they discovered it, South Africa. I think any notion of restriction getting eased is wishful thinking, i'd wager it will go the other way if anything, until they see that hospitilisations etc are not going up to the same level as infections. Hope i'm wrong! Edited January 1, 2022 by Krapow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Rydz !! Amazing darts , but what is up with his barnet ... now into tiebreak territory 🎯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 ^ kiss of death 555 Wright wins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Stillearly said: Have you lived in CM during the burning season , if so how did you find it ? I've visited CM many times and love it there , but I've always ensured my visits were not Jan-Mar For over 20 years I passed on visiting CM, primarily because my visits to LOS was typically between mid to late Jan. through early March (Smokie Season). I wanted nothing to do with it, and never having been there did not feel enough of a pull to go up there. I stayed content with spending time in BKK, Pattaya and Hua Hinn. In 2019 I got to LOS in Nov. So I decided to get up there before Smoke Season, stayed at Ramming Lodge. Within 3 days I was hooked, absolutely loved the place (particularly as I was researching for long term stay). I returned to Pattaya following that trip and began making plans. I then applied for my O visa which I fortunately obtained two days before "lockdown". I was then pretty much stuck in Pattaya as even intra provincial travel was closed. Then finally in Oct. of 2020 CM opened up to domestic travel. I went back and found a condo that I really liked. My happiness and comfort with the place grew even more throughout that time. I stayed then until March of 2021 (when I had to return to the U.S. to settle matters), and that was during a good part of Smoke Season. I can say that I was still happy to be there and still preferred it to any other place I had previously been to in LOS. But, that was in big part to my "state of mind" and relief at finding the place where I wanted to spend my future years. It checks all the boxes, and the airport was only a 10 minute drive away (if I want to go visit anywhere else it was very easy, and relatively cheap). I think Smoke Season is obviously not the most pleasant thing, and tolerating it is going to be different for each person. My plan looking ahead is during Smoke Season just grin and bear it. Stay inside most of the time, keep A/C running, and air cleaners going, wearing mask (became the norm for me, once I got used to it was not an issue, for me). I also plan on using that season to visit other places during that time in the future. I would say if you can visit CM obviously you would want to try to do outside Smoke Season. But, I must say that I regret not going to see the place sooner than I have, Smoke Season or not. My head is looking ahead for long time living not a 2 week or 2 month visit. But, either way I am thrilled with the place as it has so much more to offer than anywhere else IMO. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Glasseye said: For over 20 years I passed on visiting CM, primarily because my visits to LOS was typically between mid to late Jan. through early March (Smokie Season). I wanted nothing to do with it, and never having been there did not feel enough of a pull to go up there. I stayed content with spending time in BKK, Pattaya and Hua Hinn. In 2019 I got to LOS in Nov. So I decided to get up there before Smoke Season, stayed at Ramming Lodge. Within 3 days I was hooked, absolutely loved the place (particularly as I was researching for long term stay). I returned to Pattaya following that trip and began making plans. I then applied for my O visa which I fortunately obtained two days before "lockdown". I was then pretty much stuck in Pattaya as even intra provincial travel was closed. Then finally in Oct. of 2020 CM opened up to domestic travel. I went back and found a condo that I really liked. My happiness and comfort with the place grew even more throughout that time. I stayed then until March of 2021 (when I had to return to the U.S. to settle matters), and that was during a good part of Smoke Season. I can say that I was still happy to be there and still preferred it to any other place I had previously been to in LOS. But, that was in big part to my "state of mind" and relief at finding the place where I wanted to spend my future years. It checks all the boxes, and the airport was only a 10 minute drive away (if I want to go visit anywhere else it was very easy, and relatively cheap). I think Smoke Season is obviously not the most pleasant thing, and tolerating it is going to be different for each person. My plan looking ahead is during Smoke Season just grin and bear it. Stay inside most of the time, keep A/C running, and air cleaners going, wearing mask (became the norm for me, once I got used to it was not an issue, for me). I also plan on using that season to visit other places during that time in the future. I would say if you can visit CM obviously you would want to try to do outside Smoke Season. But, I must say that I regret not going to see the place sooner than I have, Smoke Season or not. My head is looking ahead for long time living not a 2 week or 2 month visit. But, either way I am thrilled with the place as it has so much more to offer than anywhere else IMO. My first time in CM was in Dec 1995 ( Asian Games were on ) but didn't go back for around 15 years , but have been there five or six times now , Raming Lodge is also my go to hotel 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Stillearly said: My first time in CM was in Dec 1995 ( Asian Games were on ) but didn't go back for around 15 years , but have been there five or six times now , Raming Lodge is also my go to hotel 👍 Great breakfast (before Covid). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 🎯 another nine darter , third one of the tournament Price 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 56 minutes ago, Stillearly said: 🎯 another nine darter , third one of the tournament Price 👍 Well done Smith...he deserves a big tournament....epic game from both players 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Starshine said: Well done Smith...he deserves a big tournament....epic game from both players Out of the players left , would be very happy if he wins 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 18 minutes ago, Starshine said: Well done Smith...he deserves a big tournament....epic game from both players ABP Anyone but Price. Can't fucking stand him, fucking neanderthal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 So it's Smith vs Wade and Wright vs Anderson in the semi's. Would like to see Wright win it myself. As long as Wade don't, another tosser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrogmonster Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Glasseye said: Great breakfast (before Covid). Raming Lodge is a great hotel in my opinion. Everything about the place ticks all my boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 24 minutes ago, thegrogmonster said: Raming Lodge is a great hotel in my opinion. Everything about the place ticks all my boxes. The pool was always fcuking freezing though ... apart from that ✅ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Sangsom said: In normal times most stuff like hotels/food/drink/entertainment is probably 20-50% more expensive than patters. Of course it’s all still relatively cheap as its Thailand. The only real rip off thing down there is the short tuk tuk rides around which can be annoying. The Tuk tuks are still expensive, they ask for 200b minimum no matter how far you go, but currently you can haggle to a reasonable amount as there are so many compared to customers. Motor bike taxis are much cheaper if that's your thing. I tend to walk most places anyway, but returning home from any distance drunk late at night, I just pay the 200 to get back safely. There is Bolt taxi service here, but so far haven't used them. Edited January 2, 2022 by boydeste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, boydeste said: There is Bolt taxi service here, but so far haven't used them. When my daughter visited me for my 65th birthday she used Bolt to take me out for food and it was a very very good service here in Pattaya. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 I have just shaken out all of my foot mats that I have in random places around my room. The cat is growling at me because one of them was his latest sex conquest..... But that is the least of his worries.....Leeds v Burnley tonight.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 14 hours ago, Stillearly said: Have you lived in CM during the burning season , if so how did you find it ? I've visited CM many times and love it there , but I've always ensured my visits were not Jan-Mar When I was living in Mae Sot , well on the way to CM, you could go several weeks with the sun never breaking through the haze from the burning. I actually stopped my early morning cycle ride for a week or so because it made me cough and my eyes water. I did notice last year when on at least one day CM was listed as having the worst air quality world wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 I've been to CM several times over the years and didn't mind it generally but on at least two visits I have caught dreadful colds that had me flat on my back in the room for a couple of days - mind you, I've had a couple of nasty colds in Pattaya too. I was in CM once when the burning was on and it was dreadful - as soon as I stepped out of my room I could smell the stink and the haze was hanging right down in the street outside. I know of one long term resident there who goes to the south of the country for a few weeks every year while this is going on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob lt Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 21 hours ago, mrcharliemofo said: Sitting here alone and having a discussion with myself about whether or not to postpone my Feb - Mar visit to thailand. I was planning on a month there but that looks like a non starter unless I go to Phuket first and do the week there and then head over to Pattaya. I'm desperately trying to convince myself that Phuket wouldn't be to bad an option for a week but I'm losing that battle. I'm having a similar conversation with myself. Pissed off that I didn't take the plunge while Test & Go was in place. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 6 hours ago, maipenrai said: I've been to CM several times over the years and didn't mind it generally but on at least two visits I have caught dreadful colds that had me flat on my back in the room for a couple of days - mind you, I've had a couple of nasty colds in Pattaya too. I was in CM once when the burning was on and it was dreadful - as soon as I stepped out of my room I could smell the stink and the haze was hanging right down in the street outside. I know of one long term resident there who goes to the south of the country for a few weeks every year while this is going on. Yes, I can remember a couple days when you could see the smoke rolling down the streets like thick fog. Barely a sole in sight, middle of the day.+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 8 hours ago, Jambo said: When I was living in Mae Sot , well on the way to CM, you could go several weeks with the sun never breaking through the haze from the burning. I actually stopped my early morning cycle ride for a week or so because it made me cough and my eyes water. I did notice last year when on at least one day CM was listed as having the worst air quality world wide. Yep.... But the thing is it keeps property values/rentals at incredibly low rates. For those who approach it with thinking they may visit other places during that time (like a "snowbird") the lower prices contribute immensely to being able to enjoy that possibility. It's nice to have a change of scenery every now and then, regardless of how nice it is at home. The area has semi-rural cost and slower pace than say Bangkok, but with all the same city ammenities and infastructure (hospitals, roads, entertainment) of a bigger city. The one thing it doesn't have is a beach. Which I am fond of, but after doing the beach thing for most of my life It's not that big of deal when you are looking at life day in and day out. And honestly the beach/costal areas tend to be hotter than f**k all year long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 6 hours ago, Glasseye said: Yep.... But the thing is it keeps property values/rentals at incredibly low rates. For those who approach it with thinking they may visit other places during that time (like a "snowbird") the lower prices contribute immensely to being able to enjoy that possibility. It's nice to have a change of scenery every now and then, regardless of how nice it is at home. The area has semi-rural cost and slower pace than say Bangkok, but with all the same city ammenities and infastructure (hospitals, roads, entertainment) of a bigger city. The one thing it doesn't have is a beach. Which I am fond of, but after doing the beach thing for most of my life It's not that big of deal when you are looking at life day in and day out. And honestly the beach/costal areas tend to be hotter than f**k all year long. Yes, but at least in the beach/coastal areas you usually have some kind of breeze off of the water that helps somewhat - I can remember being dragged around shopping villages in CM years ago by the then-GF when the temperature was over 40C and it was brutal.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 42 minutes ago, maipenrai said: Yes, but at least in the beach/coastal areas you usually have some kind of breeze off of the water that helps somewhat - I can remember being dragged around shopping villages in CM years ago by the then-GF when the temperature was over 40C and it was brutal.... Can be brutal, that's for sure. Overall the periods of cooler weather up there are longer and more pleasant. I can remember blasts of wind off the water that felt like a furnace Also the mountains offer a great opportunity for things to do, and a different atmosphere./environment. I like different aspects of both. While for others - different strokes for different folks. Bottom line... I really like the place and it fits what I am looking for. Took me a long time to find that and it is a real good feeling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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