jacko

Not sure if the association with the Pattaya, Soi 15 place would be beneficial or not. I don't think much of the Angelwitch there. Not sure if the 'shows' and overpriced beer would catch on in soi LK! Looking forward to a review.

Good news for Manchester, fewer fights in the bar.

Harvey Keitel.

Yes correct.

Ben Affleck

Which BigC Nev, we got 3 now?

Peter Stormare

I think you are talking of a particular money changers... not those associated with the big Thai banks. For example, in Bangkok, Super Rich, perhaps TT in Pattaya. Important for people to know that as the regular bank affiliated ones, and the banks themselves, will still offer more for TCs than cash, to offset the tax and fee of 11 baht/chq. Also TT rates are substantially better than cash at say BB, 50.63500 v 50.20 yesterday, this would offset transfer costs (500B at BB and whatever UK charges, £15-25). Those are minimised by transferring a large single amount. My point being, pick your exchange place if you bring cash.... Personally I never felt comfortable having large amounts on me or in the safe.

Yeah and I see them riding towards me on the wrong side of the road being driven by a helmet free infant who is on the phone. Seems like the bigger bikes are just going ahead and using the motorways and tollways.....just couldn't find a definitive statement as to the law change.

If you come here frequently, you could consider an account with a Thai bank. Very convenient to just transfer some money over just before you travel and access it for free from an ATM. If you do not have a bank account, bring TCs (look around for the best deal of £ TCs), and consider opening an account when you get here, and putting all the TCs in straight away. If you are not a frequent visitor, it is a toss up between £TCs, and using an ATM card (have a backup perchance there is a problem) ATM, well this is becoming expensive 150 or 180 baht local charge per withdrawal plus what your bank charges. I have never liked the idea of travelling with cash...(unless you open an account here with all of it and tuck it away safely). I personally would not consider using a UK CC, but that is an old fashioned fear as years ago they were hitting you up for interest straight away for cash advances...plus a hit on the exchange rate.

Can you give him the address of one near Reading?????

Jon Polito

This could be an interesting week..... and it is looking like the 777X may not be built in Washington State, since the Union shook it's head. Yet big orders are expected for the777X this week! AIRSHOW-Dubai Airshow to open with Gulf spending spree. Reuters

I thought it was Chinese food? Chow and Fun!

Some years back I know motorcycles were prohibited from express ways and motorways, there also used to be a ban on bikes over 150cc being sold. Not sure how far back that goes, I have been seeing Harleys and big bikes here for donkey's years. I have been reading an old Thaivisa thread which suggests the law never got changed and all bikes are still banned!

So still Patrick Stewart?? Robin Hood...men in tights.

Any reason why not or is that irony? The Pegas coaches are all over the place now and there seem to be more planes flying over my house landing to the south!

Couldn't keep track of it... but nice suits!!!! XMen xxxxxxxxx

I thought most bike rentals in Pattaya were restricted to local use only. The OP should know.

Close enough........ Inception

Brassed Off

Big Fish

There was another video shown of a bike theft on Pattaya One news last night. MO looked very similar. There was also mention of an upsurge in crime..... So lock-'em. Apparently the steering locks are small deterrent and easily overcome.

Tootsie.

Sorry for your loss there. Any progress on locating the thieves? Let us know. Would a disc brake lock have deterred them do you think?