Phantom51red Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Just been reading on social media. 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy dee Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 yep its gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChiFlyer Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Phantom51red said: Just been reading on social media. Thanks for the post. I was supposed to be driving through there early tomorrow morning in route to a memorial wake. Looks like I need to consult Google Maps in the AM for an alternative route. For those out of town or who do not normally drive this route, the North Bound traffic on Sukhumvit has been a real shit show due to construction leading into Chiyapruek and thru Boon Kachana. Although the fire is on the South side traffic side of the street, I assume there will be gapper blocks worsening what is already a bad situation. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiFlyer Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Sorry to be a curmudgeon, but looking to the long run, I am not unhappy that this particular tourist trap is going to be gone. I have never been, having been warned off by more experienced ex-pats, but I heard that it is/was just a tourist rip off. It also was a potential traffic accident area with all of the large Buses and VIP taxis crowding the road just South of the Jomtien Second Road merge. Glad it is going to be gone in the long run. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiFlyer Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 3 hours ago, tommy dee said: yep its gone Did you set the fire Tommy? ☺️ Probably not me thinks, but I have had the thought myself. No, I did not do it as well. I hope no one was killed or seriously injured. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Have to agree that I am not sorry to see this place go. Never been but had been told it was a rip off. Have been to the floating Markets in Hua Hin, Bangkok (Damnoen Saduak) and Ayutthaya, Enjoyed them all until Hua Hin started charging tourists. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 31 minutes ago, ChiFlyer said: Sorry to be a curmudgeon, but looking to the long run, I am not unhappy that this particular tourist trap is going to be gone. I have never been, having been warned off by more experienced ex-pats, but I heard that it is/was just a tourist rip off. It also was a potential traffic accident area with all of the large Buses and VIP taxis crowding the road just South of the Jomtien Second Road merge. Glad it is going to be gone in the long run. I went there 3 times when it was free.... For free it was ok......And worth the price.... But...Then they started charging farangs 200 baht and Free for Thais... So I never went again... It was mildly interesting.....But a One and done kind of place... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Phantom51red said: Just been reading on social media. The best it has ever looked. I hope they got the right date on the insurance claim. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy dee Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 I guess its the new world that I have yet to embrace but reading numerous comments of " glad its gone, it was a rip off, I never actually went there" make me titter. ripleys, the underwterworld, all those places are for regular tourists and the Thais love them. its their city after all, and for newbies, it wasnt a bad place to go and take pics. as to parking coach traffic, the coach park is on the railway road behind it and not really in front. or was anyway its charcoal now. 🙂 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 11 hours ago, ChiFlyer said: Sorry to be a curmudgeon, but looking to the long run, I am not unhappy that this particular tourist trap is going to be gone. I have never been, having been warned off by more experienced ex-pats, but I heard that it is/was just a tourist rip off. It also was a potential traffic accident area with all of the large Buses and VIP taxis crowding the road just South of the Jomtien Second Road merge. Glad it is going to be gone in the long run. That was the worst thing about it,traffic,sure that those that have to make the commute everyday past it will be pleased. Went one time when it was free,never went back but drove past many a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampariO Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Went one time with the wife, it was 2009. I think we had a good time, maybe because we were so much in love (about 1.5 years together at that time). Though it didn't make that much of impression to us, as we never bothered going back, even when friends or the inlaws were visiting several times. There are better places to go. Regarding @tommy dee " as to parking coach traffic, the coach park is on the railway road behind it and not really in front." Yes, parking was behind but many if not all busses unloaded their passengers on Sukhumvit which caused many times all except one of the lanes being blocked by busses. Maybe some didn't bother to park in the back. Could have been better organized....as so many things in Thailand. What happened to that shy, cute girl? I see a forced diet coming up: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 16 hours ago, tommy dee said: I guess its the new world that I have yet to embrace but reading numerous comments of " glad its gone, it was a rip off, I never actually went there" make me titter. ripleys, the underwterworld, all those places are for regular tourists and the Thais love them. its their city after all, and for newbies, it wasnt a bad place to go and take pics. as to parking coach traffic, the coach park is on the railway road behind it and not really in front. or was anyway its charcoal now. 🙂 Come on Tom. There are some excellent tourist attractions in and around Pattaya enjoyed by all whether Thai or farlang. This just was not one of them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiFlyer Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 9 hours ago, CampariO said: ...... Regarding @tommy dee " as to parking coach traffic, the coach park is on the railway road behind it and not really in front." Yes, parking was behind but many if not all busses unloaded their passengers on Sukhumvit which caused many times all except one of the lanes being blocked by busses. Maybe some didn't bother to park in the back. Could have been better organized....as so many things in Thailand. Gotta agree. I end up driving through this area several times a week and the buses unload (oops used to) in front and fully take advantage of their mass superiority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiFlyer Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 18 hours ago, tommy dee said: ...... anyway its charcoal now. 🙂 We could say "it is toast". 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy dee Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 word is that the damage was contained to about 20% of the complex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantern Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Went one time back in 2012. Didn't buy anything as it's all available much cheaper in other parts of Patts. In a word, un-impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 I only went in there once whilst on a trip down from the village with my "Golden" . She had never been on a leash but stayed with me all the way around... Everybody seemed to enjoy her more than the shops and boats !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 3 hours ago, tommy dee said: word is that the damage was contained to about 20% of the complex I bet the smoke damage was more than 20%... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiFlyer Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 It is being reported that they will reopen September 12th. https://thepattayanews.com/2023/09/09/update-pattaya-floating-market-to-reopen-september-12th/ Well at least the number of gigantisaurus tour buses should be reduced for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) Went one time a few years ago, couldn't wait to leave, wife's relatives took us. Overpriced tat, i suppose if you were new to Thailand and thought it was in anyway 'authentic' you might have enjoyed it. To each their own, and all that ... Edited September 9, 2023 by Krapow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Fire is one thing where I completely lose my sense of humor. Dog awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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