DH's Dad owns a bar in Pattaya and I went there and HATED it! I would have to say it is one of the most awful places I've ever been to. Such a shock... I couldn't believe it! You have friends there so that is good you'll have someone else around with kiddies....but we spent most of the time at FIL bar with him (and he has two little ones....sheesh) and it was boring and just dirty and gross. The whole sex scene of the place is eye opening....the lady boys, amazing. I also couldnt get out of my head that some old dudes might be looking at my kids in 'that' kinda way.... Been there, done that...happy to see the back of it!

BUT we did go to Thailand again, but stayed in Surin in Phuket....and it was awesome! Recommend it