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[Rumcabal]

I went to the spin class on Saturday evening. It was the first day without water. Many members were asking where the bottles of water were. The spin instructor looked mortified and was apologising profusely. She was saying, 'next time you can bring your own'. Afterwards I checked with her and she said that you were allowed to bring in your own water. Yesterday I went again and saw many people bring in their own bottles without any problems. So it looks like you can bring in your own.

On a related note - does anyone know whats happening with his new gym across the road from his old one on third road? All the gym equipment has been moved in and has been in place for over a month. Most evenings I see some staff members there dusting and cleaning there but its still not open. Seems it was ready to open a month ago. I ask the staff there and all they say is 'tomorrow', 'tomorrow'. By tomorrow they mean go away and stop annoying me. It seems they dont know.

[DMC1]

Saw a guy up at Tony's today with one of those large, I think 10 liter water bottles!! Very funny but he was making a point. Maybe we could post Tony the link to this thread...

[tropo]

Rumcabal, on 2010-08-23 09:07:38, said:

I went to the spin class on Saturday evening. It was the first day without water. Many members were asking where the bottles of water were. The spin instructor looked mortified and was apologising profusely. She was saying, 'next time you can bring your own'. Afterwards I checked with her and she said that you were allowed to bring in your own water. Yesterday I went again and saw many people bring in their own bottles without any problems. So it looks like you can bring in your own.

On a related note - does anyone know whats happening with his new gym across the road from his old one on third road? All the gym equipment has been moved in and has been in place for over a month. Most evenings I see some staff members there dusting and cleaning there but its still not open. Seems it was ready to open a month ago. I ask the staff there and all they say is 'tomorrow', 'tomorrow'. By tomorrow they mean go away and stop annoying me. It seems they dont know.

I had a good look through there a few days ago. I would say they are at least a month away from completion if not more.

[buddy]

There is an excellent one at Jomtien Nivate which is on the hill on Thappraya Road - called [u]Relax [/u](?)  (I was always there but now not sure of the name.) It is across the road from the Jade House!  Has an air conditioned and unair conditioned exercise areas, sauna and it not expensive and the staff are good.
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The correct name is "REFRESH"

Agree with your post, lovely people and only 7, 500 Baht per year membership....and you get free towels

[buddy]

Tolley, on 2010-08-23 06:07:49, said:

I always use Tony's in soi 16 off Walking St but if they have indeed removed the water fountains and are inspecting bags so you can 't bring your own water in they have lost me as well.

I can't say I am surprised as i think it is just a sign of the times with business being very bad at the moment.

I wouldn't be buying any year memeberships at this rate as Tony seems to be struggling and anything could happen with his various businesses.

Sharp practices at Tonys Disco, sharp practices at Tonys Gyms, why you lot patronize this mans businesses is beyond me?

This water issue is pettyness beyond logic and demonstrates the mindset of the man.

VOTE WITH YOUR FEET!

[R123]

This morning 25 august on the reception desk just outside the entrance to Tony's they have written a notice saying usage for the toilet is 5 baht and whilst I assume this is for non members times are really hard now, eh?!

[tropo]

R123, on 2010-08-25 11:14:50, said:

This morning 25 august on the reception desk just outside the entrance to Tony's they have written a notice saying usage for the toilet is 5 baht and whilst I assume this is for non members times are really hard now, eh?!

If times are getting tough for Tony now, think how tough it will be in the near future if he keeps up this insanity.

Did anyone notice that he's using a plastic front on his new "prepare to be amazed" gym? Is this to save him buiding a wall in case his business goes under?

[ciaociao]

tropo, on 2010-08-25 19:02:54, said:

R123, on 2010-08-25 11:14:50, said:

This morning 25 august on the reception desk just outside the entrance to Tony's they have written a notice saying usage for the toilet is 5 baht and whilst I assume this is for non members times are really hard now, eh?!

If times are getting tough for Tony now, think how tough it will be in the near future if he keeps up this insanity.

Did anyone notice that he's using a plastic front on his new "prepare to be amazed" gym? Is this to save him buiding a wall in case his business goes under?

This is off topic, but does Tony still have the dog pound??

[bradyrw625]

I have been going to Fairtex on North Pattaya Road and Universe on Sukhumvit. I think that Universe is the best around for the price. They are under new management and have purchased some new equipment. The daily rate is about three times cheaper then Fairtex.

[DMC1]

ciaociao, on 2010-08-25 19:11:51, said:

tropo, on 2010-08-25 19:02:54, said:

R123, on 2010-08-25 11:14:50, said:

This morning 25 august on the reception desk just outside the entrance to Tony's they have written a notice saying usage for the toilet is 5 baht and whilst I assume this is for non members times are really hard now, eh?!

If times are getting tough for Tony now, think how tough it will be in the near future if he keeps up this insanity.

Did anyone notice that he's using a plastic front on his new "prepare to be amazed" gym? Is this to save him buiding a wall in case his business goes under?

This is off topic, but does Tony still have the dog pound??

Yes, but he's started charging them for water

[buddy]

I have been going to Fairtex on North Pattaya Road and Universe on Sukhumvit. I think that Universe is the best around for the price. They are under new management and have purchased some new equipment. The daily rate is about three times cheaper then Fairtex.
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Fairtex,
Different prices for sure, however the service and facilities reflect that, absolutely first class!

But consistant high class facilities and nobody changing the rules for access to water etc etc versus sharp practices has to be taken into consideration?

You pay for peace of mind as well at the facilities.

[tropo]

buddy, on 2010-08-26 23:09:15, said:

I have been going to Fairtex on North Pattaya Road and Universe on Sukhumvit. I think that Universe is the best around for the price. They are under new management and have purchased some new equipment. The daily rate is about three times cheaper then Fairtex.


Fairtex,
Different prices for sure, however the service and facilities reflect that, absolutely first class!

But consistant high class facilities and nobody changing the rules for access to water etc etc versus sharp practices has to be taken into consideration?

You pay for peace of mind as well at the facilities.

I had free water for 3 years. You never can predict the future, but Fairtex is not an adequate gym for serious bodybuilders. If it was I wouldn't mind paying the extra they charge. Sure, it suits your average Joe who plays around on the machines, but it wouldn't suit a serious iron monger.

For example, if someone opened up an American style (as opposed to an Asian style pretend Golds) Gold's Gym I wouldn't mind paying 5 times or more what I pay at Tonys. For me it's about what you get for your money and its hard to put a price on good workouts. California Wow is a reasonable compromise, but still way off the mark.

[wpcoe]

Crikey, when I used to do regular cardio workouts, I would refill my 500ml bottle five or six times!  Once my back heals (herniated disc), I want to join a gym, and since I live in Jomtien, I was considering Tony's new place at the beginning of Jomtien Second Road.

However, no water = no go, for me!

[tropo]

wpcoe, on 2010-09-06 18:52:10, said:

Crikey, when I used to do regular cardio workouts, I would refill my 500ml bottle five or six times!  Once my back heals (herniated disc), I want to join a gym, and since I live in Jomtien, I was considering Tony's new place at the beginning of Jomtien Second Road.

However, no water = no go, for me!

It seems Tony has relented somewhat. He sent an email reply back to a friend of mine who is a life member saying he could bring his own water.

[wpcoe]

Double crikey!  I missed the part where he banned members from bringing their own water.  At least that's some compromise.  Wonder what he'd say about me bring a 5-litre bottle with me?