I Can't Believe The Changes to Walking Street Pattaya! AM GUTTED! 😱

[@137dylan]

Few observations as someone who's been visiting for 15+ years (last there Feb 2023; back next month): - Weird seeing Taco Bell and Burger King on WS - It was inevitable more Indian-themed discos would emerge. And they're all concentrated in the same area - Seems only a matter of time before an Indian-themed gogo appears (Indian branding, decor, music, outfits etc.) - The Russian establishments has also increased; I've never set foot in one due to the bad reputation they get - I guesstimate 15% of the units are either up for rent or vacant (bad sign) - It does look better with the power cables now underground - That gogo only opening on weekends is odd, be interesting to know their reasoning for that - Seems there's the fewest number of gogos that I can remember (the 'big' ones seem to be dominating the market on WS) I wonder what WS will look like in 5-10 years from now... Nothing stays at the top forever. The city is a living organism that's forever evolving. I won't go as far as saying Pattaya's best days are behind it, but it's not the same place we all used to know and love.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice comment mate thank you for sharing

[@rudj.4136]

Thats how you put a thought across gracefully

[@bluemango2767]

@@137dylan beautiful put

[@paulquad1]

Their are currently more girls working In gogo's than ever before, the numbers of gogo establishment's are probably the same as pre-covid, the size of the buildings has increased with more double units or larger. Previously most gogo were single units on walking street, you can check back on Google maps as far back as 2012, the number of gogos has increased dramatically. I'm not sure why people think it's weird having a Burger King or Taco Bell as Mc Donalds has been there for over a decade. Dolls only opening at the weekend Is a management decision, they keep both LK Metro bars opened during the week days though, none of the girls know why either. The Russian places used to be located more where Flexx Club Is, but that area has been dead since before covid, so they moved, usually to upstairs locations on Walking Street. Quite a lot of these "Russian" places contain very few Russians and are also all not owned by Russians. This Is not directed at yourself, but how can so many people get annoyed with Indians In Pattaya considering they have been there for decades, they go to their own clubs (mostly) and Pattaya Is a city two time zones away In Asia.

[@JimBossee]

@@paulquad1 even the indian clubs wouldn't be owned by indians, when i listen to some locals

[@Samuel_J_Russell]

I'll never forget the sheer madness and debauchery of Walking Street 20 years ago when I first started coming to Thailand. So many of my best Pattaya memories occurred on Walking Street. I've visited the place several times this year and I was saddened by what I saw. It's a shadow of the place it was and unfortunately it's become the epitome of everything that is wrong with both Pattaya and the world in general these days. Things change over time, that's inevitable, but whether they change for the better or not is a different matter. Walking Street now is a reflection of what happens when a place becomes over commercialised, globalised, and loses its soul. Now it's just a place full of go go bars selling extortionate drinks, Indian discos, Russian clubs (why go on holiday if you want what you get back home?) and Chinese tourists being led around in groups so that they can learn about the history of the place. The JP Bar was replaced by a hip hop club and even the Windmill is tame now, that tells you everything you need to know about the decline of the street. I have no wish to be a miserable expat banging on about how things were better "back in the day" but those that have been coming to Pattaya for 20 years or more will know exactly what I am on about and there is nobody that can convince me that Walking Street is better now than it was 20 years ago when it was probably the world's most debauched street. RIP Walking Street.

[@pamrobinson4350]

Ayy - they were my great times too.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Yeah it was nuts lol

[@steve-fc6mc]

They also ruined soi 6. Totally lost its soul.

[@097534]

Sorry but Russians should not have been allowed in after Ukraine

[@tw25rw]

I don't see the point in spending so much on a club targeting Indians if how they behave in gogos is anything to go by. Buy one drink and nurse it until it's time to leave.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

yeah you have a point

[@ccrider8483]

@@tw25rw I agree, but the bottom half of WS seems to be primarily Indian, Asian, and Russian clubs so I guess some how it works.

[@kennymcclymont2066]

Very true. They make Cheap Charlie’s look extravagant.

[@roberthornbrook8374]

But the Indians are cheap Charlie’s but they charge lots more for a curry than Thais do that is a fact but don’t forget chicken tikka masala is the uk 🇬🇧 number 1 dish don’t forget that

[@rudj.4136]

Thats not how it is these days mate. These guys have got the money and it is changing fast with many (if not most) Indians and Chinese men arriving. I was there last month with an Indian friend. Along with his cousins arriving from Mumbai, they each spent 4 grands, just in a week. Bloody 20k in a week by 5 of them. Not really cheap

[@alexb618]

I wonder if theres indian dudesd making videos about how soi buakhao is shit 'its all hotel California and bon jovi in every bar'

[@Buzzinpattaya]

hahaha hope so, then we won't get taken over like WS has lol

[@petermykichuk3714]

Its either Russian or Indian bars that are taking over. Went in a Indian bar and it was all guys in it

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing

[@kennymcclymont2066]

I’ve been going to Pattaya and of course Walking Street for over 40 years. I even lived in Northshore Condo for 3 years and my feelings are much the same as Trevor’s. Walking Street has lost its mojo. Ok, I haven’t been for 5 years now as I have a home elsewhere but what I recall about the Indian and Chinese tourists is that they spend very little money. Indians 6-10 to a double room. Girls only from the “Coconut Bar” and when girls went back to their room, there’d by always more than one wanting a go for the same price. As for the Chinese, almost all are on cheap all inclusive holidays and they’re not spending money in bars etc. They arrive everywhere in coaches and specialise in decimating buffets. This is how it was 5 years ago so I left. From what I see on Trevor’s channel, I don’t think I’d enjoy Pattaya much nowadays. The current demographics is not something most westerners would enjoy. Perhaps up Soi 6, Buakao, LK Metro or The Dark Side will be ok for a while until they consume these areas too. Fortunately I remember the good old days of the Tahitian Queen, the Windmill and Soi’s 6, 7 & 8. Definitely will not be paying Walking Street a visit. Great video Trevor. Thanks for the update.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing

[@andrewlawrence3268]

@kennymcclymont2066 totally agree. The inevitable creep can be seen I watched a video last night indoans i. Gangs wandering around bukhao glogging the road up. You will see more of em. Chinese tour groups don't spend I. Bars. Koreans stay to the 6. Some venture but not many. Don't care for russians block it will all end in tears.look at phuket for instance.

[@paulpagrev6122]

I started going In the late 90s and try to visit every trip. My last visit to Pattaya was last year and I went down walking street once in the 4 days in town. The street has changed so much these last few years, and now feels like a tourist trap for families to enjoy some sleezy feel of the past. When I started going to Pattaya there was 2 streets called Pattayaland 1 and 2 a bit further along beach road which were full of go go bars also. Then times felt like the peak time.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers for sharing your experience

[@MrMairu555]

Late 90s/early 2000s. It'll never be that good again. Cheers to all those who remember it, and my condolences to the newbies! 555

[@Buzzinpattaya]

555

[@ericrunes728]

I was in pattaya in August and one night I took the baht bus down to terminal 21 to eat at the food court. Then I decided to walk back to the bukaoi area via beach road and walking street for fun. It was interesting to see the areas where I stuck out like a sore thumb for being a “westerner.” Honestly when I was on walking street the whole time I felt out of place for many different reasons. I think what bummed me out the most is how certain demographics seemed to treat the Thai people (who I’ve come to absolutely love) with what to me is extreme disrespect.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Get ya mate thanks for sharing

[@Rbplastering21]

Ya Bang on wi that Mte 👍🏻

[@englishteacherdon]

Pattaya's future is going to be more Balkanized, with zones you just don't want to cross over too based on racial or ethnic identity, including Walking Street. I think there are already undercurrents of resentment towards some of these changes from talking with the girls.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Gotcha mate

[@googleuser2609]

I admire your dedication and hard work in regularly uploading videos.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

thank you kindly

[@TheRobertino2001]

Change is good. I do Pattaya and Vegas every year and people are always moaning about how better it was in the good old days. I love going to Walking St. every time and seeing what’s new. Not surprised Hot Tuna closed. I used to love it, but last year it was so empty, new band and the singer talked far too much, private jokes with staff and band members etc. ( just sing a bloody song mate! ) Love your mispronunciation of bar names 😂. Great vid as always.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate thank you for sharing your experience

[@wrren101]

I don't know if you have noticed Trev but everything in Pattaya has been on the slide for years, made even worse by the pandemic. The so-called busy season lasts about a month now.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I get ya mate but it's not been that bad, quieter yes

[@RPISS]

Russian girl venues are not aimed at Russian market, they're looking for Indian customers as Russian girls are hugely in demand from Indian people.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I know mate, they also hit up newbie tourists

[@simsima4636]

Social media destroyed women all around the world. Pattaya is no exception.

[@FRENCHSOCRATE-ge9lu]

Yup...........yup

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Gotcha mate

[@roxyla69]

@@simsima4636 💯 Facts!

[@purgie]

Since I discovered Jomtien I hardly go to Pattaya. Lots of friendly women and nice bars for me (55 years). Maybe they target walking street to Indians, Chinese and Korean tourists. An extra reason to avoid it. All the freelancers I met don't make appointments with Indians and Chinese men for different reasons. Not my words...

[@JPBARON25]

Heading to Jomtien in Decemeber. Any recs for bars and food? Thank you!!

[@kaos1189]

Well if those women are not interested in Indian and Chinese men, I wonder keeps bring those people back to Pattaya? 😂 Simple fact is, the girls have more ways to make money, there are more asians willing to spend money there compared to westerners. Also the girls are now choosing more younger men as well, so the older ferangs aren’t “hot commodity” as they once were.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Jomtien is nice

[@Ardoyne10]

@@kaos1189 why in gods name would a young man want to and have to go to pattaya to pay for a leg over...leave it to us old gets 😂

[@purgie]

​@@JPBARON25the Rompho market is excellent. Lots of bars. Kiss restaurant is very good and the street food stalls. And recommendations for bars I don't have. Rotation of girls goes very fast. I usually don't look at the bar itself. If I like the music and I see a woman who iam attracted to I buy a beer in this bar.

[@gkprivate433]

good god how horrible it has become. My first visit was in 2004. I been 15 times. Last trip was in 2019. Oh the memories. The Sea, The Carousel, Marine Disco, Super baby and all its neighbors on that little area. FLB a fine place to sit and chat. Living Dolls. For all those years I visited a few times each year it was welcoming to go and see the same familiar places. Hot Tuna. Was so planning on semi retiring there but it just got less attractive year after year. Now the pending taxation of foreign income paperwork is the nail in the coffin. I will visit as I retire next year but won't be a long stay visitor. I personally think 2004 was about the peak and best years there. Beach road had flower beds, benches to sit on, the trees were not butchered and chopped down. I didn't want the big Central Festival mall. I got malls here in the USA. Garden Mall and the Big C mall with its cinemas down by the now gone Dolphin roundabout was just fine for my getaway. I loved Carre4 and thought it had a better and different selection than Big C which it now is. I miss the internet cafes. Met some nice ladies in there and for 10 or 30 baht an hour it was fun to stop in and check email or browse a few things. Didn't have nor need an expensive fancy Smart Phone back then. Life was simpler. Eastiny Place on Soi 8 now closed which was my first stay hotel in September 2004. Soi Yume was not fully paved and my buddy always stayed at Nantana Garden up that way. Oh well. Thanks for the walking street video

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Broke my heart

[@097534]

@gkprivate433 it was even better in 1991, they had land back of soi 6 that had elephants on that went walking on beach Rd. Glad I saw it at it's best

[@097534]

After 40yrs of visits this is heartbreaking at least I saw it at its best

[@Buzzinpattaya]

yeah so many changes

[@bigsteffe]

Been to Walking Street since 1990.. it was Beach Road then. But I stop going there since some years back. ..Soi India. I enjoy my time in central Pattaya nowdays.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

A lot of people say the same as you

[@terryb4547]

This street will empty your bank account faster than you can say " how much" 😂😂😂

[@Buzzinpattaya]

thanks lol

[@1st_imgt]

I'm glad I'm not a bar hopper anymore....still love Pattaya

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Happy times my friend

[@X_Marks-u7r]

It’s like when NYC around Times Square was cleaned up.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I understand what you say I visited that city once it was amazing

[@driftwoodsmittyasia1286]

Imo walking street has been the reason to go... If it's being eliminated then why go to Pattaya anymore. I've been coming to Thailand since 1975. The adult Disneyland is moving? Where? WTF

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Gotcha

[@kennymcclymont2066]

Soi 6 is the ONLY reason now if talking solely about Beach Road area and even there there’s been so many changes.

[@st8pl8guy]

The first time I went to Thailand and saw Walking Street was in 2019. I then saw it again in 2023 and noticed huge changes, and not for the better IMHO. Apparently it has been in a rapid decline since then. It looks like staying in Central Pattaya and going to LK Metro, Treetown, Soi Buakhao and that general area will be the place for me.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing mate

[@mycool8357]

Central Pattaya was dead in February this year, was hard to pick a bar as I hate going in to empty bars with a few girls attention all on you wanting drinks. Talent very poor also! Walking street was just full of Indians. Shame how bad pattaya has become!!

[@LifeWithRilla]

The Indian nightclub is such a waste of space… every Thai woman I’ve ever met always has horror stories about them lol so taking up that much real estate is wild… that’s okay they’re going to learn quickly that won’t work out. Tourists don’t like that crap.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I get ya mate

[@curiouskid1547]

They are there for a long time and cost way more than you can afford. Lots of FL too. If anything is a waste of space, it's your inflated ego.😂

[@LifeWithRilla]

@ yeah, I’m a software engineer and my networth is more than enough to buy any of those clubs in Thailand they’re not that much little man. You’re butthurt 😂😂😂 you don’t know me kid. I make more than enough to buy several properties per year in Thailand kid be humble

[@brhodes0]

@@LifeWithRillahave a day off.

[@J-Ind24]

​@@LifeWithRillawow good to hear that. 👌👌

[@wadeducheneaux1467]

HotTuna is still there. I was just there Thursday night with my friend listening to the house band.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate

[@veedub447]

Its not working. Very wealthy Indians came in and built massive super clubs. They have big overhead in entertainment. These wealthy Indians overestimated the market. Indians won't spend thousands of on expensive bottles of Champaign. More importantly, the Indian market doesn't tip. Westerners won't set foot in these clubs. Thais won't work at these establishments so the owners bring in labor from India (slaves, confiscated passports, they sleep in the club in the early mornings and work 100 hours a week) . Eventually, these Super clubs lose so much money that even the wealthy owners don't want to keep them afloat, so they close after about a year. Russian and Chinese establishments have a similar issue. Theses cultures don't tip and as a result they can't get or keep local Thia labor. Bar girls won't work in these places. This was the error. Westerners tip. Establishments that cater to Westerners can survive. However, the western market is leaving Pattaya (because of the growing influence of Indian and Chinese culture) and shifting to Phuket.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Gotcha mate

[@dentravelarky]

Quite an eye opener that one Trev! Some change is inevitable, but its pretty major change there. Still worth a one off visit for old times sake, but its a different feel now for sure. Thanks for sharing Trev, all the best mate!

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Absolutely

[@toohp]

Yes it's lost me , I prefer the old walking street .

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Me too

[@Andy-zk1zl]

I totally agree with you Trev I’ve been coming here for over 20 years and walking street always had a great vibe all the good bars and clubs have sadly gone now, I’ve only been down there a few times since Covid it’s not the same place anymore, great video Trev thanks. 👍

[@Buzzinpattaya]

So many memories have been taken over

[@MrKen-mc4bu]

Walking Street is now Bombay. I give it a miss - every chance I get. No thanks.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Gotcha

[@addamr2052]

Walking street is the perfect place for people that are easily excited over girls in pleated mini skirts or little sailor shirt tops in high heels that sit or stand out advertising cheap booze . And for guys that just cashed in a heap of money and have no self control over booze , money and girls . They should rename walking street too curry muncher street ,

[@BEEINLONDON]

Great vid Trev, your right its changed so much, iv not been for 10 years all the best mate.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks 👍

[@terryb4547]

Russian bars if you go in alone a girl will come and sit with you, and a drink for her will appear, that you have to buy 😢 not cheap ,can't just go in for a look 😮

[@Buzzinpattaya]

thanks for sharing

[@americanpool]

Stay away from Russian bars.

[@michaelhiggins3724]

Glad they cater to the Indian and Russians I'll stick to the other 1000 streets with bars and ladies😊

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Lol

[@BigBoaby-sg1yo]

@@Buzzinpattaya Trev . If you’re getting your eyes done ( if cataracts ) try and go for the removal of cataracts only , most places will try to make you get lens replacement. Some good reviews and some not so much . Try the cataract removal first . You can wear glasses or contact lenses.

[@JasonCam]

The thing is Walking Street is no longer a place for Thais, Koreans and Farang. It's too expensive and many 🇮🇩. The Chinese tours don't spent money. They're just walked up and down the street. The gogo bars are over priced. I can't believe I've spent 6K the last time I were there for 30mins. Sighs..😮

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Gotcha

[@fcruz43215]

Looks so different from my first excursion about 10 years ago...But things change. Enjoyed the video dude! Returning in December!

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Change quickly as well

[@terryb4547]

The Indian clubs guys on door won't let you take your Thaigirl friend in, they want you to buy their girls drinks 😱😱

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I have been told this by a few people

[@Bobby1957-o9r]

Why would you want to go into a Indian club? Just Yuk...

[@curiouskid1547]

​@@Bobby1957-o9r and they might not let pedophiles enter yuk

[@NameName-do9hj]

That was the sadest walk around in history What shame 🫠

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Tell me about it mate

[@_jamesbradley__]

great video, thanks, so much !!!

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheRealistBritishIndian]

Great video trev as always. Im in british indian born and bred in Yorkshire! I came to pattaya in early 2000s first time. It was very different back then. But now I do agree the wealthy indians have come to pattaya as its easy reach from Indian and visa’s have been relaxed. I was in pattaya in Nov 24 a few weeks ago and the behaivour of some Indians on walking street is the reason alot of go go’s have banned indians from entering. I personally got refused from 2 bars on walking but I generally go to soi bukhow and tree town, soi 7/8 bars who are very welcoming! Not alot of indians there though! 😂😂😂 back in feb will pop in and say hello!

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate

[@FredrikLundbladh1979]

Seems to me that the city is changing their aim with what tourists they want. I could be wrong though.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I agree

[@andysutils]

Why anyone wanna go to Thailand to go into an Indian or Russian bar is mind boggling!

[@brothaman007]

There is a gazillion people from India there, the amount of the Indian tourists is enough to sustain it.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Lol

[@cjjaxxon]

I went to the Janaat club one time. I actually liked it. Same with another Indian club down the street. And yes the "European" and "Uzbek" women were choosing. ❤

[@andysutils]

@@cjjaxxon well it's certainly different i guess! You can't stop change i suppose. Nothing stays the same.

[@cjjaxxon]

@andysutils no doubt. I first came to Pattaya in June of 2019 and since I've seen changes. Even from videos as far back as the mid 2000s I can see how things changed.

[@dannysharp8181]

Lets just say Walking street is not geared towards clientele from the west anymore l'll stick to buakhow area thanks

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Totally mate

[@MaxisMaximal]

Was there regularly 2000-2010, full of great GoGo Bars with stunning girls. Now all gone.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Times change

[@stevemcdougal9220]

I was down there today, and I noticed the massive changes. I was never really a fan of Walking Street. It’s a shame what’s happened to it, it doesn’t seem like Thailand anymore. I think over the years more and more bars will go, and there will be more restaurants and shops.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

So many

[@barnettmcgowan8978]

Wow! It's been more than a decade since I've been to Walking Street. We'd always go to Tony's Disco, and the Russian bars were a new thing. Everything has changed. I'd love to see what it looks like at night now. The one thing that never changes in Pattaya, is that the city is always changing. Trevor, you're now officially an old-timer. Welcome to the club.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate

[@terryb4547]

I'll give it 5yrs and the Indians will own Pattaya, glad I'm at the end of my Pattaya holiday times 😢😢

[@Buzzinpattaya]

shame your done with the city

[@americanpool]

I feel the same way. Too many Indians.

[@tinnyfoiler7126]

its the police in my opinion camping out walking st like a prison indians are fine

[@andysutils]

Only went once in 07 and never planned and never will go again! I had such a time of my life. I knew that great chapter could never be repeated.. So I'm glad i left it's legacy on a high.

[@Weissiiii]

Where are you going now?

[@ad_burner_sc]

First trip to Patts was January 2015, even the difference since then is absolutely breathtaking. I recognise literally nothing now

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Yeah changing rapidly

[@terryb4547]

It's now a street for laundering money, from abroad, bars empty but bar takings are high 😂😂😂😂

[@Buzzinpattaya]

ok

[@Ghost_Rider_786]

Another great vid Trev ...very insightful ....tbh when u do the evening vid we will be able to gauge whether the changes are working or not

[@Buzzinpattaya]

That's the plan!

[@omarjohnson3411]

Hate to say it T, but Walking Street lost its luster years ago! Last time I went to WS was 2017. Be back in 3 weeks, will make 6TH trip without getting near the place. (Would have been a lot more, except for the farce called Covid) Don't miss it at all....

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Yeah I get ya mate

[@martinbarrett4386]

Times move on Trevor it’s sad mate. I visited and went straight to hua hin I don’t think I’ll ever go back to Pattaya walking streets done for mate and soi6 was better 20 years ago. Still iam 55 now I started going to Pattaya at 30 years old I meet my wife there and are still married to her. It’s not place I loved it was brilliant in the late and early 2000s if you know you know streams are great long may they continue

[@Steven-t9s]

Last time I went to Hua hin bars were dead.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Yeah I get ya mate

[@SkeletorHatesHe-Man]

Change seems constant in Thailand it seems. I like how clean it all is though. Not much litter in the streets. Is it due to harder laws or the people just more respectful or both? Am curious. Anyways thank you for sharing mate. I always enjoy your content. Have a good day Mate 👍

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Yes, you are right

[@Gary-hx7zk]

Walking street aka calcutta street is sadly no longer for farrangs. All the old bars and clubs gone, including Marine nightclub and red car bar etc. Insomnia downstairs empty and upstairs more men than the poor quality women that go there now. 10 years ago all the girls were so hot. Lucifer empty. All the girls go to the Indian clubs. Soi 2 soapy massage parlours full of Indians and Soi 6 now filling up with them and young you tuber farrangs. Poor quality girls also now in soi 6. Remember the days of 80 year olds with young girls? Gone. LK Metro area still good but went to Kink and two years ago , hot girls. Now again, poor quality. Pattaya sadly is moving away from middle age to older farrangs . The memories are so good, but the future is bleak. Progress is not always good. New demographics and android phones killed the farrang dreamland 😢

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I get ya

[@seanknapton7449]

I wouldn't worry too much about Walking Street and it's dramatic changes,after all its just one street and as you've pointed out and showed us in your nany vlogs Trev, there's so much more to Pattaya than One street full of Bars and Girls

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate thank you

[@Nigel-w4y]

Was thinking of retiring in Pattaya from the uk in 4 yrs, is it even going to be worth it?

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Sure

[@michaelward9317]

NIGEL FOR GET PATTAYA HAVE A LOOK AT KANCHANABURI AND HUA HIN

[@kennethmcgurn3830]

Been in Pattaya since '98. Beer bars, gogo, freelance, massage were great but not much else on offer. Gogo bars especially declining due to restrictive rules and higher cost, but Gentlemen's clubs and Internet are picking up the slack. Way more quality restaurants, shopping and lodging options, upgraded infrastructure, improved beaches. The 2-week blast has lost some bang for the buck, but living there long term has become more satisfying.

[@Steven-t9s]

Still the best city in SEA it had everything you would want.

[@ccrider8483]

I was on walking street last night for the first time since the dreaded virus (4 years) and I would say it is aimed at people from India and Asia. I think I saw at least 3 of those airgun galleries, which seems strange to me.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

yeah I agree

[@RealLifeFinance]

Geared towards those wo don't have guns. The Russian Girl Bars seems excessive

[@StephenWestrip]

Watching one of Trev’s video from a few days ago with One Stop, apparently Indian and Chinese visa requirements are looked at “more closely” than other nationalities. It does make you wonder whether this shift to pander to Indian tourists is a sensible strategy.

[@StephenWestrip]

Walking Street is starting to look like Khao San Road for Indians and Russians. A lot more accommodation, restaurants and other shops there these days.

[@willemvanderbeek8584]

The first time i came to Walking Street years ago i was amazed. Now it has lost most of its appeal. Unless you're Indian, Chinese or Russian. That shows me in what direction Pattaya is going. Why on earth would i travel all the way to Thailand and go inside let's say a bar with Russian girls ? Thank you but no thanks. I will stick by the Soi Buakhao/Chaiyapoon area.

[@JimBossee]

If it takes 8000 baht to get a girl out of a gogo (1-2000 drinks 2000 barfine 4-5000 girl) then the sextourist businesscase is nil. Game over.

[@097534]

Can get cheaper women in Uk

[@JimBossee]

@@097534 exactly! hate to say it but then you can stay home - the only remaining options are things like windmill and kink for example

[@Buzzinpattaya]

hmm, okay, maybe you can look elsewhere

[@burtonknows9201]

@@Buzzinpattaya LOL! I haven't posted in a while. People are entitled to their opinions, but it reminds me of years ago when people complained about changes in Las Vegas to a more family-orientated place. Don't get me wrong. The things that make Las Vegas "Sin City" are still there. Things have changed to reflect the changing demographics AND money holders. I believe the same thing is happening in Pattaya and generally in Thailand.

[@markthomas1341]

It looks dire, it has definitely lost its appeal. Looks a sterile version of what it used to be. I remember seeing the Russian invasion years ago right at the top end, but gradually they are moving down . I won't be spending my Baht there.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Totally changed in a decade

[@padthaipaul9849]

"The present is spoilt by my memories of the past." Never has this phrase been more telling after this visit to Walking Street in 2024, compared to 1994.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

So true

[@kingelvis1977d]

Love that saying, I shall write that one down .😊

[@888jackflash]

Holy sh*t! GONE baby, Gone! I was there between 1999 and 2009.. it was SO COOL back then, so relaxed and sexy. Gone are- lovely Super Girls, Living Dolls, Diamond Girls... the English Pub.. the Marine bar, Tahitian Queen.. all the cool little restaurants.. even good old P52 is gone! Replaced with garish facades and pretentious glaring LED lighting. RUSSIAN girls?? Nyet-ski! I'll head to Soi 6 if I make it back.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Some great venues

[@Ardoyne10]

@@888jackflash I was a manager in naughty girls gogo in soi diamond back in 2006 happy fun days

[@888jackflash]

@@Ardoyne10 Yeah, I mean, the town looks SO Urbanized.. big Mafia money.. Russian girls? I miss the old tawdry Isaan charm!

[@terryb4547]

It's more like down town Bombay on a night 😂😂😂

[@Buzzinpattaya]

lol

[@justice753]

o lord

[@michaelshirley4874]

Great video Trev , walking street is so different every time I come ,it’s certainly not the same as 10 years ago , I come and have a look , but I do not like Indian music and thousands of Chinese tourists , I need to visit your lounge when I come back in a couple of months

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@simonkar7468]

Looks like that top end is pretty much as was with the other half being totally transformed into luxury beach resorts and tourist restaurants taking advantage of the Ocean Front setting. They do look quite nice some of those new places....sign of things to come I reckon!

[@Buzzinpattaya]

yeah so much changing

[@Robbopat08]

Us "Westerners" will stick to LK Metro and the indians, russians etc can have walking street. We won't annoy them and they don't annoy us.

[@kal77uk]

You can stay in the west...save yourself a bellend.

[@basc5026]

Not a bad deal when you think about it

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I get ya

[@jamesrandle2583]

Started coming 2007 - spent almost every night in Walking Street - year on year until other areas appealed more to me since 2015. Main reason prices for beer and lady drinks went sky high and the freindlyness dissappeared and all you could see was Greed. There will always be Super Rich Russians and Indians so now this is the place for them. I would though still go to the Clubs Late at Night but dont have a chance when its full of Korean, Japanese and Arab Guys throwing their money everywhere. The days of me being Handsome Man long gone and spending 30000 THB a night just to impress is not me. I just go for the Music. Not to worry though other areas improving all the time so Pattaya still a great City and I will always be back year after year but just not Walking Street. Thanks for Update Trev.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one

[@philipbarnard2474]

Beer Garden behind Trev at the end is always worth a visit: food, drink, music at sunset. In all my 30 plus visits to Pattaya have never gone into a bar or club on WS. If you are flush, you have Soi 6. Then you have Soi Bhukhao and Soi Pothole. Personally I am a Jomtien fan, the road to the beach and Soi 7

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Yeah that's a great venue

[@thelostrambler2938]

I am dying to see Pattaya but not sure i could handle walking street looks intense and full on and with respect, no offence why go to Thailand to spend time with a Russian woman ? When there is all the beautiful Thai women, but then i know nothing ???

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I get ya mate

[@michaelward9317]

AGREE 100%

[@Hoxton66]

And African

[@ebaum1417]

Everything is exotic to *someone*

[@tallguyforfun]

Been going to walking street for the last 21 years,great times but hardly recognise it now,Simons Beer Complex used to be great. Also Rolling Stone bar on the corner where you lost your bike.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

so many changes

[@simoncook1325]

Was it Simon bar complex? And the right of tree Linda bar? Marine was good when had that gogo bar just before you went inside on the right.Cant remember name Is happy a gogo still there?

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Haha spot on mate fair play

[@kevinstevenson5765]

First time there in 1981 used to drink at mothers bar in the marine bar complex and P72 also the rock and roll bar just before walking street there was a small bar just behind the tree

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate

[@stevecartlidge8338]

Great vid Trev. What are the white boxes all along walking street and on both sides?

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Electric meters

[@stevecartlidge8338]

@@Buzzinpattayacheers mate. I’d hate to go along and put money in them if the power went down 😉

[@Rio-mn1cw]

IT LOOKS LIKE WALKING STREET HAS LOST ITS MAGIC SADLY ,THE OLDS DAY WAS BEST

[@Buzzinpattaya]

It's very different now

[@lifeofswebb]

Hot Tuna has gone?! That was one of my favourite spots on Walking St!

[@Buzzinpattaya]

No mate was closed sorry

[@lifeofswebb]

@@Buzzinpattaya Phew! 😊

[@cjjaxxon]

Yeah the changes are kinda stark. Too see the Hot Tuna bar gone is a heart breaker. Every time I came to Pattaya I made it a point to visit it. Been to the Janaat club once. Enjoyed it. Skyfall and the Doll club across from it too.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I missed it mate being a tit, it's still there sorry

[@RealLifeFinance]

Thanks Trev, Looks like bigger and fancier geared towards younger crowd

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Indeed

[@chrisbrader7720]

Looks the absolute Pits…walking street and it definitely needs to be changed!Along with many more Soi’s up in Pattaya. No wonder it’s losing its trade.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I get ya mate

[@ChristopherPhillips]

I don't really understand why they think Pattaya would or should become a family friendly destination - the beach is awful, and the area isnt attractive for a "normal" holiday destination. Its attraction likely now is value, very cheap for families - when that goes why on earth would they go to Pattaya? After having driven out the party element what will be left? And where in the world or in Thailand can replace Pattaya? Nowhere. It would be sad to see such a unique destination disappear - why shouldnt there be such 1 destination available in an increasingly sterilised world.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Changes ahead I guess

[@ChristopherPhillips]

@@Buzzinpattaya The world needs 1 sin city. Maybe it will have to be on Mars :D

[@mickclark4861]

It’s definitely changed in the 8 years I haven’t been back. Loved the little hidden Soi’s off Walking Street and Rolling Stone bar had great music. I’ll be back Christmas/New year so looking forward to some Buzzin walks ✌️

[@Buzzinpattaya]

And so quickly

[@ConStar-k2y]

Of course things change. Any man who walks down a street in a city hes lived in for over 10 years he'll see changes. Nostalgic video but have perspective, the western men couldn't have the place to themselves forever

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I accept change as you said but is this change and drive for the better of the city or for the landlords?

[@jlhkia]

The loss of all the go-go clubs and the bars has also changed the road's character. It is really just becoming an ordinary late-night entertainment centre.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Absolutely

[@tbjdiamonddog]

I remember fondly Marine disco 13 ish years ago, living here now in never go to Walking Street, like most of us living here in would guess

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Marine was excellent

[@ricogreenberg]

Next time you’re down on Walking Street maybe do a collaboration with Phil at Le Pub?

[@Buzzinpattaya]

gotcha

[@briancleary8491]

First went to Pattaya in 1993. Used to go there each year and loved it. Unfortunately in 2008 i decided to buy a house there from a Company called Kensington Realty run by a guy called Trevor Antill. Long story but he cheated me out of £60,000 along with hundred or so others like Australians,Japanese,New Zealanders ,Russians.Fled to Chiang Mai was the last I heard of him.Even the Lawyer was Bent!! Never been back since.Bad memories for me !

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Wow nice one mate

[@andrewealam2801]

Walking street ruined it looks like Little India at Night now, Not like years ago when good agogo bars and bar areas ????

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers

[@dalemyers-tn1dv]

In my opinion Trev, I don't think they should just target 2 different nationalities. And Countries It should be targeted for all To enjoy walking street. But what do I know! I've just been in hospitality. Business for 30 years. Thank you for your video. Always a pleasure

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I totally agree!

[@ALandarion]

Hot Tuna is still there it is on the right side at 8:15, in front of New York Diner

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate

[@jlhkia]

I hate that the removed all the neon signs.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I get ya

[@StephenWestrip]

@@jlhkia I guess that is why you could see quite a few new shop fronts and signs. They needed to get their neon on the front rather than the overhanging signs.

[@jlhkia]

@@StephenWestrip Well no, they did not. It was the local authority that imposed the measure which when implemented destroyed the character of the road. Further, having the signs over the road is far more effective at indicating the location of an establishment than relying solely on the signage facing into the street - that is why they were used all over the world in the first place.

[@StephenWestrip]

@@jlhkia geez. I know why it happened. What they are doing is a consequence of that!! People like you…….

[@jlhkia]

@@StephenWestrip You posted a reply that did not reflect what happened. The new fronts you are seeing are generally installed as the ownership changes and/or the bar premises are refurbished. The removal of the neon signs over the street has made it harder to locate establishments and has contributed to changing the character of the area.

[@f1hotrod527]

I was to pattaya last November. The Russian places on walking street were no fun at all. Dark and seedy feeling, everything expensive. You have to give the girl dancing in front of you money. And there is a minimum amount. It feels nothing like Thailand.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Ouch!!!

[@basc5026]

Wait what!?! You're obligated to give a dancer money? Can't you just walk in, grab a drink and watch the dancers?

[@HaaaaBe]

The first time I was there was in 1979. Man, everything is different now, it changed alot during all this years......what a pity😪😪😪😪

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Wow would love to have witnessed those years

[@bradhamilton6492]

I’ve been inside a few of those Indian clubs just to check it out. Don’t kid yourself…. There are loads of wealthy Indians that spend a lot of money buying multiple Bottles of High end spirits. They don’t spend all that money building these big beautiful Night Clubs for nothing

[@Buzzinpattaya]

So many mate said it myself

[@onlyme2030]

First went to the asking street in 2017 and it was still worth a trip by 2019 it was going downhill, now I only bother going near it to go to Le Pub and Windmill.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Gotcha mate

[@trevorwilliams4735]

I must admit I give it a miss when I’m in Pattaya. Only go when I’m meeting friends. Definitely much better locations to visit

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate

[@naturalmysticsound9036]

Last year was my first time there back next month and I saw changes when I was there, no Russian club for me

[@Buzzinpattaya]

gotcha

[@frankpoulsen8416]

Nangnual is the oldest seafood restaurant in Pattaya, walking street. It's been open since the 70s i believe. Quite expensive as far as I remember. Really good KZbin channel. Thanks

[@pamrobinson4350]

I lived in Jomtien 2005-2008 & spent many winters until 2017. Nang Nual's the only place left I recognised. Blues Factory gone as well?

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for the info!

[@frankpoulsen8416]

@@pamrobinson4350 OMG. Blues Factory was really good. Went there many times.

[@alvinkoh5556]

Gone will be the bohemianism of Pattaya for going majorly with Indian and Chinese tourists. A sad move.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

I see it too

[@aging1847]

I spoke about this the other year when you did that previous walkthru Walking Street. Pattaya is maturing as a general tourist destination so it’s logical the famous Walking Street becomes a place where tourists can bring their families to. You’re gonna see older buildings converted and some torn down for new hotels. You got money and ability to purchase property, now’s the time to buy anything along the street and convert downstairs into retail. There’ll be a huge demand eventually for restaurants, retail stores. All of the adult oriented places will move up to Bukahao, Tree Town and other places. Instead of being gutted by it, embrace it for what it is and profit by it. At the very least, buy some lower priced condos with unobstructed views of the ocean. Can’t go wrong. On the island of Maui, oceanside studios couldn’t find buyers at $19:000. Ten years later it was over $200,000 and today after 40 years those same units are at least $1.5 million. All the while earning you rent because there’ll always be a demand for ocean view rooms.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Yeah all coming true

[@AurynTwo]

Well, first of all, thanks for showing me/us all of walking street. I was there for 2 weeks and did walk max the half of it once and then only entered from the side soi straight to where i wanted to go. Even if I go to Pattaya for almost double your time, i am sorry but i can not tell you what was what. I never really was interested in the part between where you lost your motorbike and the pier because over priced restaurants. I used to walk up and down WS but i don't really do that anymore. Sadly, some of your informations is outdated. Example Baccara hasn't opened the upper floor since 4-5 years so all you could see is darkness right now. Peppermint was good many years back but since the new boss (just before pandemic) i don't think it's still good. The gogo across from 79 to be honest, i am happy it closed. Some years back i did go inside and i was almost the only guest there but even after 15 minutes there, still no woman came to sit with me. Then 5 korean guys came in and even before they got their drinks, they all had 1-2 women sitting there. Pinup/X's well, how useful is it to have 120+ girls but almost none talk with customers and all 120+ women are still there when the place closes?? Pinup was a name that came up often so one night last month, coming out from Baccara at 2am, i decided to go to Pinup. The place was packed, almost no place to sit, the stage packed of women (to the point they could not dance and maybe just sway left and right) but almost nobody was drinking with a woman and clearly nobody took women home. Maybe good for business but not good for customers. To compare it, Baccara had probably only 80-90 girls and when i left, there was maybe 20-30 left. Apart that I know what they asked (last year) on X's for barfine / the girls and i know they reduced it this year but still way to expensive. Sadly you didn't show what i considered the best places before the pandemic and those are in the soi next to Moon: (Ex) Beach Club and the Happy a gogo. RIP because the owner died while the pandemic. Moon is closed since 1 year or so. Shark was in the soi (15?) where Sapphire is and just came onto WS 2-3 weeks ago. You can even see the old sign on the soi in your video. Windmill is not only on the lefthand side but both sides. X's was Miami Chick was Panda a gogo and Ivy a gogo Opium was the Golden Club and before that the Sugarbaby a gogo (the last had the same deal as the Windmill). All 3 not really long lived. Dolls is another of those places that i wish would go and never come back. Had a bad experience there when a woman outside that i liked, pulled me in, took my order for drink and after bringing it to me, she did go straight out again leaving me alone. The mamasan came to me and made the gesture to me showing me the "leftovers" inside the bar that was nothing like the girls outside. I said that i came inside because i liked the woman that pulled me inside. She just ignored me. I then asked her if she understand english and she said yes. So i asked again, i would like to tlak with the girl that pulled me inside and she proceded to just ignore me again. I then asked for what the woman are outside if the customer (yes, i was alone in there) is inside. She answered that they are outside to look for customers. When i asked her who will take care of the customers that are inside the bar, she proceded to ignore me again. Please go bankrupt and (sorry) make the mamasan get hill so that she can not do the same BS again. Zab and the 7/11 are casualities of the pandemic. Well, as conclusion, the question is if it is the place (bar/gogo) that matters, the women in it or the staff. Personally I not really care about the place. If it is clean enough, have places to sit and something to drink, it is ok. Actually those big and shiny places are places that i avoid. If they have spend so much money to make it look like that, the prices in it will probably be higher as well so better let them as "last resort" that usually will never come because i probably go home alone before the last resort. The staff matters to me more than the place for sure but what matters most, are the women. Things have changed and everybody that goes to thailand 10+ years will tell you that and sure, part of it that we changed as well but the rules and women changed. I just cought myself talking to a friend and asked me about my fixation with thai women/asian women and i told him that many years back, i could walk around Pattaya with closed eyes, pick a random women and have good chances that she was at least acceptable looking and the prices cheap (sure, gogo was less cheap but still worth go to thailand). Now a day you can not do like that anymore. I compare it to we changed from a nice and friendly waitress where you could exchange some nice words even before ordering to a vending machine where you not really see the products, not really see the prices and you have to put in money before you can get something out of it. Sadly Pattaya will never be the same again.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@VIKINGOFNORWAY]

i see Mandarine is gone, that was one of the first i visited on my first ever trip to Thailand in 2013, i think they trying to end most of the gogo bars as fast as possible it seams

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Yeah loved it in there personally

[@mikimoto99]

Yep! X-Zone,Catz and Club Buesh😎 Them were the days Pete☺️

[@Buzzinpattaya]

So true