jacko

If anything is late, it will be the BA shuttles!

Crash

Cameron Diaz

He did the 'ugly American bit'... I believe immigration found him, went round and he was apologetic. End of story, although I am unsure how true that was. He should have been wearing a real diaper! I saw a similar event in a 7-11, an Oz guy, I felt ashamed, he put the young girl working there in a difficult position, not her fault. I have no problem with Pattaya Beer Garden name, seems OK. Stickman suggesting 'Bar' doesn't work for me, it is known more as a restaurant. Looking forward to some reports from people who have visited.

I don't base my behaviour on what farangs are doing around here, they usually set a poor example.....

I used a seafood place on Sukhumvit last night and what I suspect as the Bangkok crowd in there still wear the masks... good for them. Even the little kids, saw one who had to be fed (usually that is males up to the age of 22 here), wanting to put his own back on. A coach party arrived and all marched in with masks.... I wear one on the way in and out, I like to show consideration for the people around me, but removed once I sit. Fortunately I was the only farang there, as I suspect many others would embarrass me by going mask less.

I have a damaged septum (so I was told) and get nosebleeds very easily, but did not cry off. The swab didn't go that far in and there was a spittle sample too. They wanted signature or a QR scan to go into The Central Festival yesterday, although it seemed to depend on which door you used (required from Beach Rd but not 2nd)....

I had my concerns, but the dentist talked to me, and it is one I have used for some time.... to go off looking for another would be idiotic. The test in nothing to be scared of.

Calm down, don't get all bunched up..... You need an RTK test to go to a dentist sometimes too. I doubt The Beer Garden are reporting test results, anyhow, there is no obligation to give identification.

They usually start off well and progressively get later as the day goes on, so should be good. My last one would have had me stranded in Manchester, it was so far behind schedule.... fortunately I had booked a room at a hotel by the airport for a relaxed train journey next morning. (After a real good English fry-up breakfast).

Well good luck.... I took transiting through LHR off the menu many years ago due to many stressful experiences. The shuttles between LHR and Manchester are late so often. The only acceptable way for me was a T5-T5 transfer......(ie BA, and they are awful). Sorry to hear the alternatives are not up and running, Etihad, Emirates, Oman etc. It is some years since I did it but my last one was Qatar in Biz Class, which was ok.

The power within is strong Luke........

I saw this posted elsewhere and found it ironically apt and amusing.....Chiangmai yes... but one sees the mentality. The 'range of responsibility' theory looks solid! https://www.chiangmailocator.com/wiki-traffic-rules-in-thailand-and-how-to-avoid-traffic-accidents-p169?fbclid=IwAR0BZJaouisfZ2hDlIOvLdVsgN7i4tWnRkUsEocabzxq3AYe1F1LXd8W2uc

Yes, and the mess they make is usually substantial. You were fortunate to be warned.

On a red light too of course.

That said, had a bit of a scare yesterday as I drove my truck... coming out of soi Yume from Big-C and aiming to go straight across into Soi Arunothai. Couple of young girls on a motorcycle took the left off Klang without stopping, or even looking. Of course with traffic waiting to exit Arunothai, a lane of cars/trucks and a line of bikes central, nowhere to go. Maybe my view changed slightly, but I personally would not have gone against the lights without looking off Klang there!

Don't really see it that way.... a motorcycle is just so convenient and there as you need it. Works for that day when you want to do a few things....risk is not high in the main in town. It is the big junctions and trips out of town where the danger lies.

Like you, my Mrs has always done mine. But she needs little more than the green book...and the insurance (CTPL) certificate... the bottom strip. She says bike has to be inspected, done there at the place. I found a couple of girls that spoke good English at the entrance who helped me, and from then just a matter of sitting waiting..... Or use an agent, maybe MOTs if you can't be bothered.

Seth Rogan

I recall having tight transfer times in Vienna in the distant past, Austrian seem to do that...although I might have been on Austrian to Lauda myself. Ancient history.... Surely there can't be security involved in such a quick one.

Well I was thinking in relation to the Russian ban.....Thai can still use their airspace I believe.

Nor utilizing their security to stop me trying to get to Naklua Beaches from North Pattaya, and forcing me to walk the long way around up Beach Rd to the Dolphin and Pattaya Naklua Rd.

Hadn't BA already cancelled flights to both Bangkok and Hong Kong?