I hear some flights are landing now at U Tapao. It is a old Vietnam War airport that is not very used nowadays except for thai navy and airforce excercises and a few commercial flights ; mostly from Russia. Its facilities are very bare , looks and feels like Sembawang Airbase ; only one canteen operates there AND NOTHING ELSE!
For those going to for business in Bangkok , its about 2hr 30mins away. However for cheongster , its about 30mins from Pattaya. You might want to consider discovering Walking Street. For agogo lovers , Walking Street beats Cowboy , Patpong and Nana combined. Beer bars are 10 times of Patong's in Phuket. No G Clubs but I heard of a few opening up since my last trip in April. Only downside is lack of 'white skin' girls which everyone thinks is so important. They are still available but less in quantity.
If I had a choice , I'll fly to U Tapao EVERY SINGLE TIME INSTEAD OF Subvanrimbaineansfjfdjfdbfbjbdsajdhas Airport
Hope the above helps to ease your 'discomfort' in these trying times.
