Is Pattaya sleazier than Phuket?

[Raga]

Hi everyone. Sorry for the silly question but I wanted to know if you thought that Pattaya is sleazier and dirtier than Phuket. What I mean is do you think there are more girls with STDs and HIV in Pattaya than there is in Phuket, the same or impossible to know?

Thanks for any replies.

 

[yasmin h]

Personally I would say yes… But I have not been back in Patong for three years, so the sleaze factor may have improved in my absence…

 

[Nova]

mmmmmmmmm I would certainly hope Pattaya is sleazier, Patong and Phuket is now basically a family and couples resort with a few sexy dancers

 

[Issy]

Yes............... to all of the OP's questions 555!

 

[Medic]

Pattaya is for the hardcore monger....

phuket is for a beachside holiday with p4P available

 

[Jason]

It can be, Patts can basically be what you want it to be and it's turning more and more into a family destination as well as p4p. If you're not pushed about the beach then go to Patts 555.

 

[LALA13]

Family or not though, there are some stunners in Patong. More than enough for the average hunt I think. Some of the Ruskie visitors leave a lot to be desired though!

 

[tori w]

Dude...with all your worrying about STDs you should stick with wanking in your sock....

 

[Pompal 09.]

What's wrong with wanking your sock?
I prefer a soft blanket myself :yes::

 

[Badajoz]

555,mouth full of beer and reading your quote = clean the bloody screen.

 

[jake long]

Loo roll, tissue and moisturiser jammed under your matress. 555

 

[brosnanyuen]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

 

[rare pokemon hunter]

I usually rub myself against my pillow.

 

[jill]

Yes, yes, yes and yes.
How many questions were there, again??

 

[fast eddy]

I think 'impossible to know' would be a good answer, there are 10 times more A Go-Go bars in Patts but that doesnt mean its less healthier 555

 

[Devolution]

Pattaya for sex.

Phuket for sun, sea, and sex; you chose the ratio.

 

[big city]

Sleaziest would be Pattaya, I think all will agree on that.

Highest rate of HIV / STD, I think some actual number and stats would be fair if anyone post any such conclusion.
Back in 2008 there was an article posted in Phuket Gazette that Phuket (that year) had the second highest rate if HIV infections in Thailand, behind only Ranong.
I don't know if any of that has changed over the past 3 years.

The page is no longer available, but here is the article:

Phuket second highest HIV infection rate in Thailand

PHUKET CITY: -- Phuket now ranks second among Thailand’s 76 provinces in terms of HIV infection, with the large number of nightlife entertainment venues and the sex industry seen as the cause.

Dr Wiwat Sitomnoch of the Phuket Public Health Office reported that the incidence of HIV infection among teenagers and young adults in Phuket is rising, as are the number of cases of gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases. About 90% of cases are the result of unsafe sex practices, he said.

The Public Health Ministry’s Department of Disease Control has been keeping statistics of HIV/Aids cases in public and private hospitals in Thailand since 1984.

As of August 31 this year, 335,414 cases had been reported, with 91,839 deaths.

In Phuket, the number of cases reported from public and private hospitals between 1989 and October 2008 is 5,864, with 1,531 deaths. The number of cases among men is greater than among women by a factor of 2:1.

In a breakdown of the Phuket statistics by age, the highest incidence was among people aged 25-39 years. In this range, the highest incidence was among 30-34 year olds, with an incidence of 25.67%, followed by 25-29 year olds (22.10%) and 35-39 year olds (18.02%).

By profession, the most cases were among people who describe themselves as “workers for hire”, followed by domestic workers, the unemployed, retail vendors, company workers, manual laborers and 'fisherfolk', respectively.

Dr Wiwat said Phuket has the second highest infection rate in Thailand, second only to Ranong, for the period from 2007 to August 31 this year.

-- Phuket Gazette 2008-11-20

 

[Lava Girl]

So what conclusions would an critical person draw from this agglomeration of "statistics" ending 2008?

 

[Lucky]

That it at the time was what it was, and that it is the most recent anyone so far has found.

 

[Xamarth]

Very analytical DK.