I think I can kinda relate. I'm guessing you are in Pattaya? If so, it's not just the physical infrastructure but the whole energy of the place. It attracts some of the worst elements from Thailand and various countries around the world. So there's just a lot of evil there. However, it also seems to be changing and I see a higher and higher percentage of legitimate visitor families and tour groups in the mix. The pace of new construction of condos and shopping malls has been rampant and even the beach walking area has been improved.gsjackson wrote:I'm sure I'm expressing a minority opinion here, but some westerners, who are also apparently not made of stern stuff, probably should read it. I am counting the minutes until I can get out of Thailand. After two weeks, I can't stand to look at or smell the place any longer. I go out only to eat nearby or to take morning walks along the beach before most of the freak show comes out. It's just complete and utter revulsion. And places like India are actually dirtier? I'm quite certain I'll never set foot on Asian soil again.
The point of view I'm coming to is that you should find a place you really connect with, and then keep your eyes open for an agreeable woman.
If you go to a part of Asia without the sleaze element, you will probably get a whole different feeling in your gut. Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Japan are all really fine as long as you don't mind crowds and high population density. Even China is much much cleaner than it used to be and continues to head in that direction. The spitting and public pissing is something you will see less and less of and in fewer and fewer areas. And yes, India is going to be by far the worst hell, in league of it's own, not for sleaze but just for disgusting filth.