Jomtien - my very rough guide

[Gorda]

Thx for info Davidge, i am back in Jomtien soon:)

[kippaxkid]

Some useful info for me as a newbie , could anyone tell me the price of a taxi ack from pattaya to the vt2 or jomtien complex are a . thanks

[davidge]

Some useful info for me as a newbie , could anyone tell me the price of a taxi ack from pattaya to the vt2 or jomtien complex are a . thanks

You can go for 10 baht.

The baht buses line up outside the school at the junction of Second Road & South Pattaya Road. They wait until VERY full before setting off so be prepared for a crush. Press the buzzer when you want to get off and pay 10 baht as usual.

 

If you want to do a private hire of a baht bus I've done it from various places - the queue, Tukcom, Soi Diana, Soi Buakhao, Royal Garden - and they've always agreed to 150 baht. Helps if you know Thai numbers though.

 

The City taxi cabs will screw you for all you can get, they never use the meter, so I tend to avoid them. I did get one to take me for 150 baht a couple of times from opposite the baht bus queue, but it was low season and very few customers.

 

To get into Pattaya just wait outside the Complex entrance and wave one down. They can be full so be patient. They usually go straight up Second Rd when they get to Pattaya. Again, 10 baht when you get off though I generally give 20 if I'm going a fair way up 2nd Road.

[david555]

You can go for 10 baht.

The baht buses line up outside the school at the junction of Second Road & South Pattaya Road. They wait until VERY full before setting off so be prepared for a crush. Press the buzzer when you want to get off and pay 10 baht as usual.

 

If you want to do a private hire of a baht bus I've done it from various places - the queue, Tukcom, Soi Diana, Soi Buakhao, Royal Garden - and they've always agreed to 150 baht. Helps if you know Thai numbers though.

 

The City taxi cabs will screw you for all you can get, they never use the meter, so I tend to avoid them. I did get one to take me for 150 baht a couple of times from opposite the baht bus queue, but it was low season and very few customers.

 

To get into Pattaya just wait outside the Complex entrance and wave one down. They can be full so be patient. They usually go straight up Second Rd when they get to Pattaya. Again, 10 baht when you get off though I generally give 20 if I'm going a fair way up 2nd Road.

 That is the normal pricing coming from Jomtien ,crossing at the School 10 +to further on second road +10 = 20 baht,normal as it is a very long run for low money ,(some people try to get such a run for 10 baht should be a shame..most R....)

[JohnnyC3D]

Thanks for the info. Im considering staying in Jomtien once I get weary of the Pattaya scene. Anyone staying at Aqcua condo?

[rhino]

Great post boy have things changed

 

when i was there in 2006 i kid you not

 

After midnight from the corner of Walking Street to Jomeitin cost me 150 baht  each way after Midnight- and driver waited a while to get more people..

 

 

So wow 10 baht crikey things have changed

 

10 baht usually got me the entire second road trip to Big C before kicked me out as on too long.. so then Big C back to Walking Street start 10 baht, i use to do that allot do the big big big circle Beach road second road trip lol

[wingcom1]

Does anyone know of a barbershop (proper old-school wet shave (for my face...)) in Jomtien please?

[davidge]

Does anyone know of a barbershop (proper old-school wet shave (for my face...)) in Jomtien please?

The only one I found was in the sub-Soi just off Thappraya near the arch. Map below. I only had haircuts there and it wasn't the best I've been to but not awful either. It's run by a katoey. You could ask about shaves.

 

Edited August 26, 2016 by davidge

[wingcom1]

Thanks very much!

[amar]

thanks for sharing & efforts

[rager]

Try the Rhompo bar area they have some good barber shops there

[davidge]

Try the Rhompo bar area they have some good barber shops there

I forgot about those! Must be because I'd always had a few beers when I was up there!

Remember seeing a couple of barbers at least down the Soi between the market and the bars.

Edited September 12, 2016 by davidge

[david555]

This week Stickmans reporting about Jomtien with some nice local pictures

 

https://www.stickmanbangkok.com/weekly-column/2016/10/the-golden-hue-of-a-rainy-season-afternoon-in-jomtien/

[napacwc]

Saw another thread on here where it was claimed boats from  Bali Hai pier at end of Walking Street being moved to or near Rompho. Anybody on the ground confirm this as the supposed date for moving was today. Any noticeable impact? Looking for a Rompho visit in next 2 weeks or so.

 

Thanks

[davidge]

Saw another thread on here where it was claimed boats from  Bali Hai pier at end of Walking Street being moved to or near Rompho. Anybody on the ground confirm this as the supposed date for moving was today. Any noticeable impact? Looking for a Rompho visit in next 2 weeks or so.

 

Thanks

I read they were being moved to Soi 11 & Soi 14. Rhompo is opposite the top of Soi 7.

[napacwc]

Would not surprise me if initial reports were off a few sois. TIT

 

Thanks

[david555]

I read they were being moved to Soi 11 & Soi 14. Rhompo is opposite the top of Soi 7.

 Possible this place as I has a concrete ramp to let boats in to the water and close to soi 14

 

 

[Capt Hook]

Are there any Beach Bars...?

where one can rent a lounge/beach chair and umbrella and order drinks...not just beer..?

[striderman]

Are there any Beach Bars...?

where one can rent a lounge/beach chair and umbrella and order drinks...not just beer..?

no bars on the beach but the deck chair wallahs have beer and soft drinks to sell you.

however wednesday (unless it is a thai bank holiday) there are no deck chairs on pattaya or jomtien beaches

[Capt Hook]

no bars on the beach but the deck chair wallahs have beer and soft drinks to sell you.

however wednesday (unless it is a thai bank holiday) there are no deck chairs on pattaya or jomtien beaches

 

that sucks ....i guess one can pack your own and buy mixer.

[gusincebu]

no bars on the beach but the deck chair wallahs have beer and soft drinks to sell you.

however wednesday (unless it is a thai bank holiday) there are no deck chairs on pattaya or jomtien beaches

Was on Ban Amphur beach ,not far down the track, on Wednesday ..

They still have the sun chairs and ,' brella guys ..plus the drinks etc.

Appears they are not subject to the ban.

 

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[davidge]

I'm back in Jomtien again. I'll probably try to update this thread when I get home.

Meanwhile, I'm posting some pics on this thread:

 

http://www.pattaya-addicts.com/forum/topic/307559-just-some-photos-dec-16-jan-17/

 

and there will be plenty of Jomtien included.

[Gorda]

I'm back in Jomtien again. I'll probably try to update this thread when I get home.

Meanwhile, I'm posting some pics on this thread:

 

http://www.pattaya-addicts.com/forum/topic/307559-just-some-photos-dec-16-jan-17/

 

and there will be plenty of Jomtien included.

post some hot Beer bar girls in jomtienif you find some, i found some good ones but its some legworks.

[zombat]

A lot of information in this tread.

Thanks.

[davidge]

One thing that has changed since my last visit is that the authorities, in their infinite wisdom, have removed all the Soi signs from the beach road ends of each Soi (I haven't checked the other ends).

So, if you are venturing to Jomtien you will need a landmark to know where to get off the baht bus.

Someone has put up a handwritten sign at the end of Soi 5.