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Improvements to Nana in Bangkok

Big Changes Nana Plaza

Big Changes Nana Plaza Plus Soi 4 are taking place right now in March 2018. A huge roof is being built over the Plaza & the bars in the centre are being built again.

Lucky Lukes is still the same

First bar on the right as you enter.

VW bar at the back

Quite a nice addition to the plaza, apparently it has been here 3 years yet I rarely venture to the back of Nana.

Playschool is an old favourite revamped

You gotta love the pink. 🙂

Big Changes Nana Plaza Plus Soi 4

Lollipop makes a comeback. It was Suckers & before that Lollipop again.

Here it is in 2017.

This to me is the quintessential Nana Plaza photo, sums up many of the customers. 🙂

Re-building the bars, again.

This is at least the 3rd time the bars in the centre courtyard have been re-built, I have a feeling the current owners will do it right this time.

Last re-build was 2013, check this link.

My first visit was 1997 which was the start of a long and happy connection, not necessarily because of the Thai girls who are there basically to relieve you of your hard earned cash, more because of the great times I have enjoyed with friends from all over the world. Check out this photo blog which showcases them and many of the gorgeous babes we got tangled up with over these decades of decadence. 🙂

Another longtime Nana Plaza bar.

Rainbow 1 has been at Nana Plaza for as long as I can remember.

Let’s wander down Soi 4

This is one of about 4 Hillary bars.

New kid on the block

Just a short stroll down Soi 4 on the opposite side of the road.

Located in front of the old Rajah hotel.

The bars offer a nice alternative to the rowdy Nana Plaza.

Semi open beer garden

At the front of Broadway in Soi 4.

Opposite Broadway is the Red Zone

Apart from the new bars there are a couple of high rise buildings under construction, hotels or condos, not sure which.

Used to be Bangkok & before that Spellbound

The more things change the more they stay the same. I first came to Nana Plaza in 1996, & here I am again in October 2018 drinking ice cold Tiger beer & listening to the Eagles sing Hotel California, the perfect song for this incredible venue. “You can check out anytime you want but you can never leave.”

Big Dogs has also changed a little.

Still a great spot to watch the arrivals.

Hello sailor.

Girls will often be boys.

Lots of improvements at Nana

The best I have ever seen it look.

Always busy here

The action never stops.

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Retox Sports bar Pattaya

June 11, 2017 by David Herd

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This Pattaya sports bar has closed permanently due to Covid-19 in May 2021

Retox Sports Bar Pattaya

Retox Sports Bar Pattaya has more TV screens showing sport from all over the world than any other bar in Pattaya.

No smoking section

Thankfully 1/3 of the huge bar is non smoking so this suits me fine.

Still non smoking

This is the other end of the non smoking section, the service is always good just ring the bell & a girl comes running.

Did I mention the service? 🙂

Sometimes these bikini babes can effect your concentration on the sport. 🙂

Great value breakfast

This is their “small breakfast,” excellent value at B95 or $3.70 AUD.

The healthy breakfast.

Same price as the small breakfast at B95.

Hamish & I at Retox

We had AFL one one channel, Rugby League on another & England versus Australia in cricket on another. 🙂

Gorgeous Phung

One of the very pretty girls working at Retox Sports Bar Pattaya.

Phung also enjoys a beer. 🙂

Of course like any of the Pattaya bars the girls are always looking for a drink. 🙂

You can rent a room right upstairs, use THIS LINK for a good discount.

Very good snack

Pie, peas, chips & gravy, delicious.

Retox Sports Bar is just a few metres from 2nd Rd.

Soi Honey is actually Soi 11 & Retox has one entrance there and another on Soi 10.

Location

As you can imagine it is one of the biggest sports bars in Pattaya.

Part of their large menu

Lots of choices at reasonable prices, both western & Thai food.

Lots of sport, good food & service.

Retox Sports Bar Pattaya is the total package for sports fans & those who like good pub food at reasonable prices.

Farewell from Pattayas biggest sports bar.

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Restaurants Bars Soi Lengkee

September 10, 2015 by David Herd

Retox bar Soi Lengkee

Restaurants Bars Soi Lengkee Pattaya

Restaurants Bars Soi Lengkee Pattaya has seen a couple of new venues open recently, Retox Bar & Steak & Co are two excellent venues. Soi Lengkee runs off Soi Buakhau and is almost adjacent to Soi LK Metro.

The photo shows bar owner Simon Peatfield on Opening night at Retox Bar July 11 2015

Lots of TV screens at Retox

A purpose built sports bars with loads of screens for the sports fans.

You will find Soi Lengkee if you cross over Soi Buakhao from Soi Diana travelling away from Pattaya Beach.

Hamish & I on opening night at Retox.

You are going to find this hard to believe but they have nice new hotel rooms where you can stay for only $17 per night if you book through this link. $21 if you would like a nice balcony. 🙂

Restaurants Bars Soi Lengkee Pattaya Sausages & chips

The sausages & gravy were good but the chips were soft & soggy.

Steak & Co

Until a few months ago this was a very good Chinese restaurant, now it’s a very good Steakhouse featuring Australian beef.

Rib Eye Aussie beef at Steak & Co

This was the first visit and my steak was outstanding, cooked to perfection, I gave it a 9 out of 10. The 2nd time I was there 2 weeks later in August 2015 it was not nearly as good, perhaps 7 out of 10.

Restaurants Bars Soi Lengkee Pattaya

Steak & Co

Nice warm atmosphere to enjoy a red wine while waiting for your steak to arrive. 🙂

Next door to Steak & Co

Soi Lenkee is improving all the time with lots of bars, restaurants & hotels.

Sutus Court Hotel

This is the Soi Lengkee entrance to another low cost hotel, Sutus court, the main entrance is almost next door to Witherspoons, in Soi Buakhao, great value currently at $22 per night.

Soi Lengkee Pattaya

Today bar on Soi Lengkee Pattaya sounds good to me.

Bite Me

Just around the corner in 3rd road is this interesting new restaurant. Lamb shank was only B399 and cooked perfectly.

Corner to the north of Soi Lengkee and Soi BuakHao

The kebabs are very good for B60. 🙂

Soi Diana

Cheap long term accommodation in Soi Diana just cross over Soi Buakhao and it’s just down on the left.

Sabai Wing Soi 1 North Pattaya

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Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

September 9, 2015 by David Herd

Bright lights & markets

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya is not just one of the main night life centres that is extremely popular with the locals. It also boasts of one of the cities best markets which opens Tuesdays & Fridays. Add to this a huge number of affordable restaurants, hotels & condos and you have one of the most exciting places in Pattaya to live or just to visit.

The market

Soi Buakhao is a two way street that connects Central Pattaya Road and South Pattaya Road, the market is only 50 meters from South Pattaya Road.

Coffee shop & bar at the market

Send the wife shopping while you sit here and enjoy a cold beer. 🙂

Great smile at Soi Buakhao market

In case you didn’t realise that is a frog kebab above. I guess you will be rushing to get one soon. 🙂

Interesting food at the markets.

Looks fairly spicy to me. 🙂

Thai staples

Thai people have taken street food to an art form.

Who could resist a frog kebab? 🙂

I could quite easily. 🙂

Witherspoons pub & restaurant

Typical Pattaya pub & restaurant with lots of TV screens and serving good cheap food.

There are many low cost hotels in this area, for a good rate use this link. I have several friends who stay at the Sutus court which is almost next door to Witherspoons, great value currently at $22 per night.

Mates Bar

Cosy little bar in Soi Buakhao, here Hamish Elton and Andrew enjoy a cold beer or two. Andrew with the tattoos is the new owner.

Cafe Pitini Soi Buakhao

This nice cafe is opposite mates bar, I think Andrew eats there 6 days a week. 🙂

Cafe Pitini breakfast

They serve a very good breakfast for around $4 usd and lucky for me have provide the Bangkok Post to read. 🙂

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya

Some people may find it exciting to be nearly knocked over by a 183 centimetre LadyBoy walking along Soi Buakhao but not me. 🙂 Apologies for the blurred photo but I guess my hand was shaking a little out of fear of being accosted. 🙂 🙂 🙂

Location

Corner of Soi Buakhao & Soi Lengkee

My mistake I think this is one street north of Lenkee.

Pook Bar

Pook bar closed in mid 2014. It used to be located on Soi Buakhao in Pattaya, Thailand. In its day it was the largest and best known ladyboy bar in the city. The same owner has a Pook Bar in Soi 6.

Corner LK Metro and Soi Buakhao

One of the many go go bars in the area.

Cheap Charlies restaurant

One of the very good low price restaurants in busy Soi Buakhao. The Hungry Hippo is another one that is worth a visit.

Hungry Hippo,Their soup is excellent.

If I had to vote for the best value restaurant in Pattaya the Hungry Hippo would be number one.

So is their hamburger

Trust me, their prices are excellent.

Treetown

Diagonally across the road from Hungry Hippo, lots more food on offer here.

Exciting Soi Buakhao Pattaya, very good coffee here

Opposite the Sutis Court Hotel.

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Soi LK Metro Pattaya

September 7, 2015 by David Herd

LK Metro

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street is a great alternative to Walking St, not as many tourists gawking at the girls plus lots of bars and restaurants to choose from. The name comes from the Leng-Kee family, one of the wealthiest and most influential families in Pattaya with properties and businesses all over the City.

Billabong in LK Metro

A popular LK Metro bar with low cost hotel rooms above.

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Billabong

My Australian friend Greg Johnstone used to own the Billabong, he sold it in 2014 and has taken up farming.

i-rovers

One of my favourite sports bars, lots of TV screens to watch Australian football. 🙂

Soi LK Metro Pattaya i-Rovers

Very cheap rooms here for around 500 Baht if you book through this link.

State of Origin 2017

Two QLD legends from the past Greg Cornescu and Wally Fullerton Smith dropped by yesterday for few coldies.

Champagne agogo LK Metro icon

Champagne has been in LK for many years, however these days there is a lot more competition.

The Office LK Metro

Soi LK Metro Pattaya Party Street

My brother Warren, Ray and Lenny at Billabong in 2011

Sadly our good friend Lenny passed away early 2016 after a short battle with cancer, RIP.

Greg Johnstone at Billabong in 2011.

I couldn’t resist including this great photo, as I said earlier Greg owned Billabong until 2014.

Soi LK Metro Pattaya bars

Some interesting names. 🙂

Kilkenny LK Metro

If I’m not watching sport in LK I like to have a drink at Kilkenny which is opposite Billabong & adjacent to i-rovers. A very good “people watching” spot.

View from Kilkenny

A good bar for watching the passing parade.

Drinks at Kilkenny

Gordon Shanks from New York and Jonathan Whiting from Brisbane.

Soi LK Metro Pattaya bar location

New hotel rooms for $17 per night

You are going to find this hard to believe but Retox have nice new hotel rooms in Soi Lenkee where you can stay for only $17 per night if you book through this link. $21 if you would like a nice balcony. 🙂

You will find Soi Lengkee if you cross over Soi Buakhao from Soi Diana travelling away from Pattaya Beach.