Everyone,

What is going on in Pattaya for American Independence Day (4th July)? Anything? Where?

Thanks,
cochran

May be us Brits should be celebrating the day to mark our cutting of ties to our troublesome cousins?

And why pray tell should the be celebrations in Thailand for American Independence Day, cant seem to remember anything for St Georges/Patricks day? Oh sorry forgot the whole world was the septics backyard so we should all celebrate their independence.

Whoa, RabC - simmer down!! On St. Pat's, I was in an Irish pub in Pattaya. On Chinese New Year's, I was at a party for Chinese New Year. I don't understand the vitriol, and especially calling the US "the septics" is a bit much. IF YOU CAN'T ADD ANYTHING CONSTRUCTIVE, BACK OFF.

BasilB, maybe you're right - where are the Brits celebrating the 4th?? That would probably be a very amusing party, actually. I've wondered in the past that if the Revolutionary War hadn't happened, how long would it have been before Britain "invited" the US to become independent?

I was told about a few things happening for 04 July, I now it sounded like a couple of great places to go but at the moment have a total blank - will find out later and pass it on, cochran.

Thanks, aussiechick - if you think of anything, let me know. I have one American colleague here and we're both at a loss for tomorrow!

I'll be eating hot-dogs and watching the competition from Nathan's: I'm expecting a strong show from Takeru Kobayash who might well manage to eat over 60 in ten minutes.

But to be honest I prefer fried pork sausage.

Here's one - Leos Blues Bar - Soi Wongamat (18) Pattaya - Naklua Road,

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, sausages, potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans and Thai food all-u-can-eat 6 - 10p.m. Baht 250
Baht 50 beer

I know their bands usually start from 7:30p.m. but I am sure that it will happen earlier tomorrow. They have 3 bands a night!

This post has been edited by aussiechick: 2009-07-03 16:30:23

syd barrett - those guys are insane to watch, aren't they? I have no idea how they keep it down. What was the American guy's name that won a year or two ago in a huge upset over the Japanese guy? I saw the replays of that one, and then they showed how the Japanese guy preps for these events. Amazing how much food this guy packs in for his prep meals.

Aussiechick - never been to Leo's before. Cool place? Comparo. to Blues Factory? Sounds good - may check this one out. I saw another post re: a BBQ starting at 5 pm at Chic N Coop on 2nd Rd, across from Mike's shopping mall, but this one at Leo's sounds like it may be better. Time for a recon drive tonight to make sure I can find the place.

Leos is easy to find - up 2nd road past the roundabout keep going past Barracuda bar, Star Dice Disco, Drum and Monkey, Ryans Irish bar THEN the corner with the Family Mart - this is all on the left if coming from Pattaya - turn left into Soi 18 and about 50 metres on your right - blue neon sign.

It usually is fun - mix of Aussies and Americans. Leo is American and a nice guy.

See you there (probably)

Office of Al Serrato, Post Commander



4th of July Celebration!!!



All Post members, supporters, and members of the community are invited to our free buffet!



Due to road construction at our Post Headquarters (Hog’s Breath), we will be holding our

celebration at the LOOK OUT INN. It is located on the ground floor of Center Condo,

across the street from Day and Night Hotel. From Walking Street, get on Pattaya Tai

(South Pattaya Rd.). Go past Wat Chai, on the left until you see Cucumber Restaurant ..

Turn left on that small soi and immediately left again. You are now at Center Condo.

If you need additional directions you can call the owner of Look Out Inn at 081 576 0252.

You can also contact Eric Larsen, my Adjutant/Quartermaster at 038 423 462.



PROGRAM:



1200 Post Commander gives opening remarks.

Post Chaplain gives prayer

Buffet Luncheon (Chicken, Ribs, etc)



Buddy Poppies will be available

Door Prizes given (Donations Needed)

50-50 raffle drawing will be held.

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Bar La Cage GAY beer bar
Soi VC, Pattaya
Saturday 4th. American Independence Day. Stars and Stripes will decorate the bar. Bourbons, Martinis, Margaritas, Long Island Iced Teas and many more drinks on special promotion. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs cooked to order for just 85 baht each, plus a special mix of American hits.

This post has been edited by Jingthing: 2009-07-03 20:47:57

Try Rich Man Poor Man, an American bar on Soi 9 Jomtien. Outstanding place with special plans for Independence Day ... and this from a Canuk.


This post has been edited by NewGuy: 2009-07-03 23:26:53

Tequila Reef, all u can eat buffet from 5pm......about 365 baht

I was just going to suggest TQ Reef - the yanks there usually celebrate the holidays.

Any idea what's on the Buffet?

The town will be full of Navy Seals and Special Forces, be careful guys

Why does one have to be careful when the U.S. Military is in town. Are they any worse than any other tourists from anywhere else in the world?

Patong Beach on Phuket was jam-packed with US Navy / USMC last weekend, and didn't seem any different than any other tourists - different haircuts, but same behaviors and demeanors - no better, no worse.

Good luck to you lads and hope you have an enjoyable day on the 4th.

But let's get to the important stuff, where's this years venue for the 12th of July?

Happy Birthday America STANDFAST in the Midist of those that would love to wipe you off the face of the Earth Don't you never ever forget Pearl Harbor and 911, which was number two>Third>let it never happen.

Okay, rott, I'll bite. What's the significance of July 12th?

Well, you might not be marking it in the same bar you celebrated St Patricks day ! I don't expect to see many Orangemen marching the traditional route through Pattaya on the 12th July though !

And by the way, being referred to as a "septic" isn't as bad as you think, just rhyming slang ie "septic tank" ....... you can work it out i'm sure !

Joey Chestnut won the July 4th 2009 competition. He also broke the world record: 68 Hot dogs in ten minutes: That's 6.7kg of solids.

We ended up going to Leo's Blues Bar, as recommended by aussiechick (great to meet you in person!!) and it was a lot of fun. Not a huge place, but good music on the house system until the bands started, and the bands were really good. Leo is a great host, and the staff did a great job with the food, drink, and welcoming everyone. The place was packed. After we left there, Sea Zone for an AMAZINGLY GOOD Irish coffee, then Pop's Place for a really, really late nightcap and some good tunes from the All Stars. Excellent 4th, great Sat. night out.