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I think the one time I was downstairs it might have been a 747-Combi and hence why I didn't like it. Or perhaps they still had a First Class then in the nose. The cabin was only 1/2 width, the rest taken up by the galley. Seat-Guru will give you a better impression. Now I see the nose is Biz and might be a better option, no drunk pilots coming in and out. You get a better view higher up!

Oh don't get me wrong, if it becomes available and functional I will be very happy to make use of it instead of wasting a day going there and back. Not good for the Jomtiem soi 6 businesses though!

I guess you mean Japanese SIM/ network. Can't see why it would not.

Must be right, I have 2 True lines and an AIS all registered and working OK.

I always went upstairs when I flew Biz with KLM. Best seats are the emergency exit as lots of space. The lower deck Biz Cabin seems claustrophobic. Upstairs is quieter, less banging around over your head, and since they stopped taking kids and big kids into the cockpit years ago better still!

I am always dubious of on-line things in Thailand. Many hotels do not respond to internet queries, many sites do not function, are incomplete, or under construction..... slowly. Even today I was required to find my local council web-page as recommended by a letter I received, my wife gave up after 10 minutes and said site- stupid.

As Tyler said in Fights club, 'what she needs is a good wash'...... The town known for it's night life is not so good at cleaning up after itself or trying to look good. It is often just downright messy........ Behind the white sign is a hotel, turn right after the rubbish tip....... name that hotel? And the sky is dominated by a building still under construction and getting bigger...... It looks quite out of place........ where was I stood when I took this? Nearby, this appears to be a camping area, short time under the canvas... what is it? If you can't read the bill prior to paying it, this lady can help! Where are we? Time for relaxation, a location for special jobs. Are you familiar with this place? What is worse than one unattractive building.......? Where was this taken from? Got rubbish to dispose of..... apparently on my route home it is not a problem. Out of sight unless you take the train....2 different spots.

Define won't work Gary......can't make calls but will receive or unable to get onto the network? As far as putting it into a Thai ladle's name, I go along with Gonzo above. I normally look down on people who take this lazy option of everything in her name... and getting her to sort it! A disaster, or at best a lot of inconvenience, waiting to happen.

Having taken the slow bus out of Nong Khai I would say rent a truck and give yourself the freedom. It was an adventure and looking back I am glad I did it, but uncomfortable, slow, and hot.

A River Runs Through It

Pulp Fiction....The Wolf (Harvey Keitel) This isn't a school; it's a prison. A real prison.

An update on the roadworks. I drove South up the railway line bypass Sunday morning. Normal at the Soi Siam CC road, able to turn right onto it. Stopped at the bank near Numchai, on Suk, work seems to be mainly ripping out of the trees in the central reservation but no major digging. I would say still getting the layout sorted and closing lanes. Also able to turn right South-bound from Suk onto Klang as normal. Returning later in the afternoon, slow and busy at the Klang/Suk junction, but no worse than a week earlier. The Soi Siam CC lights are disabled, just flashing amber now and there were some traffic cones attempting to prevent right turns off Suk Northbound, although traffic cones don't stop motorcycles and they had been moved around somewhat. Obviously getting out of Soi Siam CC to head North would be nigh impossible for all bar cement trucks. I expect it will be closed off properly soon. I passed by and (illegally) got onto the motorway flyover to rejoin the railway-line bypass Rd. Some pics at 10am from the pedestrian bridge.. Southbound Sukhumvit. Northbound Sukhumvit Southbound Rt turn to Klang/ Exiting Klang to Northbound Suk.

Scarface .............Al Pacino What hump?

David Morse

Raising Arizona

But Mr Evil said it doesn't happen too! (Can't wait to see that one...... )

Thanks again Shilo

Some reports that there were problems with one engine, and they may erroneously have restarted the other one. A source BBC

If it was 10years ago have you not changed your passport and hence number since? I am sure my AIS uses my old passport number, and AIS *141# returns only Thai text saying registered.

I know there is a LB bar with some scary critters in there nearly opposite The Silver Star, slightly further away from the Beach.

Yes, rather more of an issue than the pretty banned candle lanterns! Wouldn't like to be under it when it came down either. Great fun though, I want one!

Perhaps you mean South of the Motorway? Yes, airport buses, and taxis will be delayed I expect...... if these, and all the tourist (Pegas) coaches start to drive down through Naklua and Khao Talo etc some knock back. Sill, better than Bangkok, in the 10 worst in the world.

I would be worried about the new tunnel too during heavy rain........ Personally I have never hit a flooding issue on the railway-line bypass, ( I have waited out rain on Suk, then proceeded to the railway line bypass), certainly I have on Sukhumvit. Only a number of times I couldn't use the tunnel under the railway line at the first junction North end.

I haven't been able to confirm that you would be able to receive calls and SMS messages while International roaming. But you could be correct, as I believe there is no surcharge to forward an SMS to me (AIS) while I am in the UK. To check/confirm if your prepaid SIM is registered, use the following codes. True *151# AIS *141# DTAC *102# I am afraid the response is in Thai text, but a smart phone (or not so-smart Thai woman) and Google Translate can help you there.