David, you did a great job with this video! Thank you so much for showcasing all the fun we have here. This year, I've been spending a lot of time at the new SEE YOU BAR in the Rhompo Bar Complex. Every night, there's an amazing band playing all of our favorite songs, and we've had some incredible nights there. I'm heading back to Thailand, Jomtien, in October for 5 months, and I can't wait for more great nights at See You Bar. Looking forward to it!
Yes no shortage of bars, if you look in the description there is a gents club map, showing some of the places in Jomtien that I wasn't able to show you on the video 🙏, 🙏
Nice one David. 👍 Have you thought about doing a video at your go-to cycle shop? It's be nice to see what types and prices of bikes are available in Patts. Well... I'd find it interesting, even if no one else did 😁😁
Wow David great video on Jomtien beach nightlife and I loved it and you was right about Soi 6 there it is a busy only a few massage shops like you said and that’s it wow wayyyyy different than Pattaya Soi 6 man I see but again great video I always wanted to see the nightlife of Jomtien beach nightlife thanks this was good
Thanks very much for this mate! The north end of Jomthien is our old stomping grounds. Spent many great nights in the Rompho Market bars, especially the DD Bar which is at the south end of the first inner crossing soi. Owned by a really nice Thai couple, very good staff, mix of expats and tourists. We often ate in the restaurant at the Opal House hotel, very good Chinese-style Thai food, excellent prices. Before I met my wife I also spent a lot of time in Soi Whitehouse, got my PADI Open-Water cert from Mermaids Dive Center which is sadly closed now. I notice you didn't mention what Dongtaan Beach and Jomthien Complex are famous for. Let's just say they're popular with guys who "bat for the other team", as you well know. Before they totally took over, there were a few bars in there I hung out in, but that's a long time ago. So bloody homesick now! LOL! Cheers!
wow.....what a great vibe there. The view over the beach and ocean when you turned around on Beach Rd looked fantastic. The run down Soi 7 reminded me of a couple of streets in Manilla that I may or may not have visited back in my Navy days....looks like a bunch of fun. Added to the list, cheers David
Cheers David, thanks for that run about in Jomtien. I'll be on my second visit in September, first one just in March in Pattaya itself. I had an amazing first time as any single guy would , but like you said, it's easy to burn out so I picked Pratumnak 5 as my base this time. My reasoning being I can take it a bit easier this time at my age 555 but, should I require a visit to the world's naughtiest street I'm only a bolt taxi ride away from soi 6. It was great seeing the night time version of Jomtien and knowing there will be plenty of good places for food and drink and of course "great company"
@@keef6586 I'm stopping at the pratumak guest house above Dom's pizzas, reviews say it's small and friendly . Apparently it's right across the street from hard 8 live music bar, so will be good for a nightcap or three. I've been watching quite a few vlogs I've come to the conclusion, like David has just said, there will be plenty to do, I may even get a bit of a tan this time 😂
@@terryl5611 That’s a spot on location and as you say right opposite Hard 8. Doms is a great place to eat too, Pizzas cooked in the oven in front of you. Abundance of good eating places and bars now,in Soi 5 along with a couple of Gentleman’s clubs. Totally different vibe to Pattaya. I’ve no doubt you end up in the Cobra Lounge too just a stones throw away. Best of luck.
@@keef6586 planning on visiting for 7 days for the first time, it seems central Pattaya and Jomiten area are much different. Thinking of splitting the days between both locations, what do you think about that for first timer...thanks
Enjoyable ride around. Nice to see Rhompoo alive and kicking albeit a bit quiet. Some nice looking bars down there, will have to give it a look one night. Watched L’Aroma go up in the space of a few weeks and we ate there one evening. Bit Pricey but enjoyable. I noticed they are already advertising a happy hour which will make the cocktails more realistic price. As you say the first market is a shadow of its former self. We prefer the “Big Market” around Soi 14. Smaller but better vibe. Jomtien totally different vibe to Pattaya in evenings and along with Pratumnak i find more enjoyable. The Thais ain’t daft, they know where to go. Further on up beach road gets even busier with the Thais on the beach. Plug for the lady who sells iced drinks on Soi 5 about 4 shops in on the right. Best Mango shake in town.
I will have to give her a try, although Mango aint my scene. I went down with Nong. a couple of nights after, but around 9.30, totally different vibe from 7pm
Jomtien looks nice and chilled. Only spent a little time there and during the lockdowns and no alcohol served, so couldn’t fully appreciate it. Certainly looks like a good retirement spot but at 40 years old, I could still enjoy my time there.
Thx David for the Jomtien night tour…good to see some limited nightlife as I’ll,be based there soon. Always said Jomtien is more relaxed n chilled compared to Patts….if want the hustle noise & gogos then it’s only a 10bt bus ride away….the Thais hate the sun so most go late afternoon evening there that’s why always packed out in evenings. 👍🏻😉😎
Hey Dave. I just have to let you know I just bought a 4K OLED tv and your videos are amazing quality! It really is like being there. Thanks for your work. I was in Pattaya recently for a few weeks, hoping to see you on your rounds but no luck 🫤
Thank you sir. Jomtien seems like a decent place to retire or make a home base. Quiet enough with some action but only a short ride into the madness if one wants.
I knew Jomtien was a good answer to a frugal lifestyle as opposed to a party lifestyle in Pattaya, but I never realised till I seen your video David that Jomtien had sooo many options in bars, restaurants and sois. I'd def consider a few months in Jomtien than Pattaya. It all adds up in retirement. Great video and insight again. Keep it up. Subscribed(eventually) GlsgwMick.
Hi Mick, yes for many Jomtiens laid back atmosphere provides for a more enjoyable lifestyle. I would highly recommend it to anyone staying here for anything more than a short holiday 🙏🙏
Absolutely brilliant yet again. You are a brave guy on that bike and a great vlogger. Any chance you might do a Pratumnak ride around? I know it is low season but in your latest videos, I just don't know how some places survive.
Hi David Great vlog as ever. Have you ever watched any back with subtitles on? My Filipina wife cannot always understand your Scottish accent, so we turned them on this time. Apparently, it was all about "John Tien" and at one stage you apologised by saying "sorry a cop"! But earlier when cycling around the bars, the display stated that "the music must be out of coffee right now". Loved your brief cameo as you turned back on to Beach Road towards the end. Keep up the good work. Kind regards, Geoff [in Philippines]
David, I really appreciate your video with impressions of low season, 👍. But as a non-native English speaker, I have massive problems understanding this accent, SORRY for that! For anyone like me, I recommend turning on the subtitles.....very helpful, thanks again for the updated pictures
Hi Dave,a long time watcher with my wife. We are not young been married 48 years. We we wondering is it safer to to ride a scooter in Jomtien than Pattaya.
Jomtien is pretty long, but let's say from Soi 7 (the main bar area) jumping in a Baht Bus and travelling over to McDonalds close to WS, maybe around 15 minutes 🙏🙏
I was really into cars (& MBikes). I was the kid that saved his pocket money for car/bike magazines, could name 99% of the cars in a carpark from 50 yards away. Been through over 25 sport cars/ sporting saloons over the last 35+ years and rarely owned less than 2 cars (a working car and a fun car) at any time. Now all cars are characterless white goods which mostly look the same (need to see the badge to know the make) and although bikes haven't gone that far yet, slowly but surely they're becoming equally disposable... Sad.
Beach road Jomtien reminds me of Blackpool Beach Front in the 1970s/80s they just need trams all lit up like boat shapes and your back in time David 👍👍
I much prefer Jomtiem. Just as you said David, Pattaya city with become overwhelming. Depends what you are looking for tho. I am a monger, NOT a monger, if you know what I mean.
Seems very laid back; a nice break from the Pattaya scene. Probably best if you already have a girlfriend rather than expect ing to meet one there. IMHO
![[4K] Amazing walk along Jomtien street, Soi 7, Rompho Market - Pattaya, Thailand 2024](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oulp0fJLxZM/mqdefault.jpg)
David, you did a great job with this video! Thank you so much for showcasing all the fun we have here. This year, I've been spending a lot of time at the new SEE YOU BAR in the Rhompo Bar Complex. Every night, there's an amazing band playing all of our favorite songs, and we've had some incredible nights there. I'm heading back to Thailand, Jomtien, in October for 5 months, and I can't wait for more great nights at See You Bar. Looking forward to it!
best jomtien vid ever.. I did not realize there would be so many bars.. esp the first half of the vid.. tks
Yes no shortage of bars, if you look in the description there is a gents club map, showing some of the places in Jomtien that I wasn't able to show you on the video 🙏, 🙏
They are gay bars at the start
@grahammurray7426 I think all the gay bars are on the small alley behind and behind Tinnies. Panacea, Escobar and Bullet are all normal bars 🙏🙏
Nice one David. 👍 Have you thought about doing a video at your go-to cycle shop? It's be nice to see what types and prices of bikes are available in Patts. Well... I'd find it interesting, even if no one else did 😁😁
Wow David great video on Jomtien beach nightlife and I loved it and you was right about Soi 6 there it is a busy only a few massage shops like you said and that’s it wow wayyyyy different than Pattaya Soi 6 man I see but again great video I always wanted to see the nightlife of Jomtien beach nightlife thanks this was good
Thanks very much for this mate! The north end of Jomthien is our old stomping grounds. Spent many great nights in the Rompho Market bars, especially the DD Bar which is at the south end of the first inner crossing soi. Owned by a really nice Thai couple, very good staff, mix of expats and tourists. We often ate in the restaurant at the Opal House hotel, very good Chinese-style Thai food, excellent prices. Before I met my wife I also spent a lot of time in Soi Whitehouse, got my PADI Open-Water cert from Mermaids Dive Center which is sadly closed now.
I notice you didn't mention what Dongtaan Beach and Jomthien Complex are famous for. Let's just say they're popular with guys who "bat for the other team", as you well know. Before they totally took over, there were a few bars in there I hung out in, but that's a long time ago.
So bloody homesick now! LOL!
Cheers!
Tinnie's Pies in Jomtien . Feckin Lovely. 👍👍👍
Fantastic 😊
Morning walk along the beach and back to Tinnie for a breakfast pie was my morning routine.
Excellent David night clip of jomtien great cheers 😅
wow.....what a great vibe there. The view over the beach and ocean when you turned around on Beach Rd looked fantastic. The run down Soi 7 reminded me of a couple of streets in Manilla that I may or may not have visited back in my Navy days....looks like a bunch of fun. Added to the list, cheers David
Welcome Glenn, only a 10 minute walk from Pratumnak
Cheers David, thanks for that run about in Jomtien. I'll be on my second visit in September, first one just in March in Pattaya itself. I had an amazing first time as any single guy would , but like you said, it's easy to burn out so I picked Pratumnak 5 as my base this time. My reasoning being I can take it a bit easier this time at my age 555 but, should I require a visit to the world's naughtiest street I'm only a bolt taxi ride away from soi 6. It was great seeing the night time version of Jomtien and knowing there will be plenty of good places for food and drink and of course "great company"
Good choice. Where are you staying on Soi 5 if you don’t mind me asking.
You won't be disappointed in Pratumnak, there's enough just in Soi 5 to keep you occupied, between bars, gents clubs and restaurants🙏🙏
@@keef6586 I'm stopping at the pratumak guest house above Dom's pizzas, reviews say it's small and friendly . Apparently it's right across the street from hard 8 live music bar, so will be good for a nightcap or three. I've been watching quite a few vlogs I've come to the conclusion, like David has just said, there will be plenty to do, I may even get a bit of a tan this time 😂
@@terryl5611 That’s a spot on location and as you say right opposite Hard 8. Doms is a great place to eat too, Pizzas cooked in the oven in front of you.
Abundance of good eating places and bars now,in Soi 5 along with a couple of Gentleman’s clubs. Totally different vibe to Pattaya. I’ve no doubt you end up in the Cobra Lounge too just a stones throw away. Best of luck.
@@keef6586 planning on visiting for 7 days for the first time, it seems central Pattaya and Jomiten area are much different. Thinking of splitting the days between both locations, what do you think about that for first timer...thanks
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Unique perspective , Clear reporting. Thank You 🎯
Enjoyable ride around. Nice to see Rhompoo alive and kicking albeit a bit quiet. Some nice looking bars down there, will have to give it a look one night.
Watched L’Aroma go up in the space of a few weeks and we ate there one evening. Bit Pricey but enjoyable. I noticed they are already advertising a happy hour which will make the cocktails more realistic price.
As you say the first market is a shadow of its former self. We prefer the “Big Market” around Soi 14. Smaller but better vibe.
Jomtien totally different vibe to Pattaya in evenings and along with Pratumnak i find more enjoyable. The Thais ain’t daft, they know where to go. Further on up beach road gets even busier with the Thais on the beach.
Plug for the lady who sells iced drinks on Soi 5 about 4 shops in on the right. Best Mango shake in town.
I will have to give her a try, although Mango aint my scene. I went down with Nong. a couple of nights after, but around 9.30, totally different vibe from 7pm
Fantastic video. Do you know what is the Bar Fine and Long Time rates are in Rhompho bar and Jomtien Bars (soi 7, Soi 6, Soi Whitehouse, etc)?
Jomtien looks nice and chilled. Only spent a little time there and during the lockdowns and no alcohol served, so couldn’t fully appreciate it. Certainly looks like a good retirement spot but at 40 years old, I could still enjoy my time there.
See you there lol 🛹💯
Everything looking So beautiful with the evening sky light.❤
Video quality is very best.
Great video David, as usual. Thanks for posting this.
Thx David for the Jomtien night tour…good to see some limited nightlife as I’ll,be based there soon. Always said Jomtien is more relaxed n chilled compared to Patts….if want the hustle noise & gogos then it’s only a 10bt bus ride away….the Thais hate the sun so most go late afternoon evening there that’s why always packed out in evenings. 👍🏻😉😎
Nice video David, thank you. Nice to see the Jomtien and Pratumnak areas which I otherwise rarely venture to.
Hey Dave. I just have to let you know I just bought a 4K OLED tv and your videos are amazing quality! It really is like being there. Thanks for your work. I was in Pattaya recently for a few weeks, hoping to see you on your rounds but no luck 🫤
Is Piss Bar any good? Why is it called that?
Nice to look around Jomtien for a change - thanks David
You're very welcome
Thank you sir. Jomtien seems like a decent place to retire or make a home base. Quiet enough with some action but only a short ride into the madness if one wants.
I knew Jomtien was a good answer to a frugal lifestyle as opposed to a party lifestyle in Pattaya, but I never realised till I seen your video David that Jomtien had sooo many options in bars, restaurants and sois. I'd def consider a few months in Jomtien than Pattaya. It all adds up in retirement. Great video and insight again. Keep it up. Subscribed(eventually) GlsgwMick.
Hi Mick, yes for many Jomtiens laid back atmosphere provides for a more enjoyable lifestyle. I would highly recommend it to anyone staying here for anything more than a short holiday 🙏🙏
ANOTHER GREAT VLOG......definetly my retiremnet choice.........
Great area for the long term expat 🙏🙏
Well done David , enjoy ... Just got home from there !
Good video Dave. 👍👍
Good stuff David love your Bike-rides fella 👍 just subbed
Absolutely brilliant yet again. You are a brave guy on that bike and a great vlogger. Any chance you might do a Pratumnak ride around? I know it is low season but in your latest videos, I just don't know how some places survive.
Hi David
Great vlog as ever. Have you ever watched any back with subtitles on? My Filipina wife cannot always understand your Scottish accent, so we turned them on this time.
Apparently, it was all about "John Tien" and at one stage you apologised by saying "sorry a cop"! But earlier when cycling around the bars, the display stated that "the music must be out of coffee right now".
Loved your brief cameo as you turned back on to Beach Road towards the end.
Keep up the good work.
Kind regards,
Geoff [in Philippines]
David, I really appreciate your video with impressions of low season, 👍. But as a non-native English speaker, I have massive problems understanding this accent, SORRY for that! For anyone like me, I recommend turning on the subtitles.....very helpful, thanks again for the updated pictures
Is riding a regular bike safer than riding a scooter there? Or, will they knock u off the road?
Anyone know if the go-kart circuit is still operating just off Theprassit Road please?
Pretty sure it is, even 14 months ago, it was open 100%
Eventually, I will explore more of Jomtien. I think I am saving it for something to do when I retire in Pattaya.
Enjoyed that very much nice change from central pattaya
Does Thailand have strict health standards the Tattoo shops must follow? Or are you taking a risk getting a tattoo there?
I really don't know, I haven't heard any horror stories. Just confirm they use everything new for each customer 🙏🙏
Hi Dave,a long time watcher with my wife. We are not young been married 48 years. We we wondering is it safer to to ride a scooter in Jomtien than Pattaya.
after watching this I realized I need to check our Jomtien again. Was there was once an evening and didn't get see a lot.
It has been good to see something a bit different David, I do watch Greg ( from Palmys) vlogs too, anyway Cheers :-)
Can't believe how quiet it is.....must be low season??
Sir, how long it takes from jomtien to walking street?
Jomtien is pretty long, but let's say from Soi 7 (the main bar area) jumping in a Baht Bus and travelling over to McDonalds close to WS, maybe around 15 minutes 🙏🙏
Done it times and baht buses every few minutes.
Ride safe and enjoy Dave.
Nice to jomtiem for a change, maybe the bar streets next time please
I was really into cars (& MBikes). I was the kid that saved his pocket money for car/bike magazines, could name 99% of the cars in a carpark from 50 yards away. Been through over 25 sport cars/ sporting saloons over the last 35+ years and rarely owned less than 2 cars (a working car and a fun car) at any time. Now all cars are characterless white goods which mostly look the same (need to see the badge to know the make) and although bikes haven't gone that far yet, slowly but surely they're becoming equally disposable... Sad.
68,000bhat for a room ? that seems high even based on the location thats £1600 based on current exchange rates
I must have said 6 to 8,000 baht...it's my accent 🤣🤣
@@DSPattaya well that would make more sense LOL and its not your accent its my ears )
David in the U.K. all BMW and Audi drivers don’t have indicators 555 😂
When Nong had her Audi, she didn't need them, no cars ever got close to her 🤣🤣
Beach road Jomtien reminds me of Blackpool Beach Front in the 1970s/80s they just need trams all lit up like boat shapes and your back in time David 👍👍
For sure, maybe more Lytham St Anne's 🤣🤣
@@DSPattaya st Ann’s is the posh part of The Fylde Coast 555 👍👍
Not the hotel I used to stay in...used to work at Warton
I much prefer Jomtiem. Just as you said David, Pattaya city with become overwhelming. Depends what you are looking for tho. I am a monger, NOT a monger, if you know what I mean.
I must admit, I prefer the outlying areas rather than the middle of town, way less pressure 🤣🤣
If most of the bars get more than a handful of customers a night they are lucky.
Some do well, this was early on. Places with live music tend to get a better turn out. Some on Soi 7 also seem to do very well 🙏🙏
Seems very laid back; a nice break from the Pattaya scene. Probably best if you already have a girlfriend rather than expect ing to meet one there. IMHO
I would say there are many in Jomtien (probably slightly older) who are looking for a long term relationship. Definitely more laid back though 🙏🙏
Empty sad neighborhood.
Hardly
Piss Bar lol
Is Jomtein the major gay area of Pattaya? Saw way too many rainbow 🌈 . Don’t care but just won’t live in that neighborhood
Just one part of it is, same as Boyztown in Pattaya. The flags are not normally there but this is Pride month 🙏🙏