jacko

Do you happen to know if the Jolly Friar in Jomtien went too?

You have to see a Thai one to appreciate the difference.But you are correct, an oven is generally not available.... thinking of roasting a leg of lamb?

Just had a breakfast at the Evergreen half of the Areca....crap! But room and reception etc fine.

I had a Ribeye there and it wasn't bad for the price.

Never see it.... perhaps my adblocker?

You know I haven't seen them around. Now and again I see smoked Haddock, obviously pickled herrings in a jar too. Perhaps the usual places have decided it is easier to fry bacon and eggs and there is less of a smell than a kipper breakfast. That said, I will be on the Isle of Man soon and enjoying that speciality!

Always thought Emirates had the edge with the A380 on the route.My sister used them early in the year and was very positive.

Chuck Norris

There are very solid wooden desks available, I think it was in-front of Homeworks South Pattaya I saw them. They are hard wood and weigh about 3 tons. Actually the craftsmanship lets the wood down on close inspection... they also cost a fair bit. They must be possible to get from the Northern areas, Chiangmai, as the name suggests.

I used to do 4 week breaks in Pattaya, I found after the initial week of running wild I got into a routine and a more relaxed lifestyle. With your normal routine of exercising and going to the beach, well that is very much available in Pattaya, more so than other places. Plenty to do here, or nothing if you prefer that. A side trip for 2 or 3 days may break any boredom (Koh Chang, Samet eg).

Well Index would be out.... there are a couple of places I have used on roads that connect to Sukhumvit. One on Klang, on your left as you head Sukhumvit. There is one about soi 6, just b4 foodland, another bigger one right on the corner of the slip road onto Suk. Anoither place on the small rd to suk off Yume, turn right after the cooked food market (36/1), again left side just ahead of Suk. Second hand places are everywhere, but don't be surprised if the prices are close to new, send the TGF in after you have looked. Another option is to go to the auctions....Link

Well thanks for the information.A fun read. I thought I spotted a lurker in Mistys when I saw Andy and PSP using these E-cigs. It must have been the doctor supervising them.

As you head to the Lukdod shop, ie turn left at BigC-Xtra, Soi Yume, immediately behind the Mall there is a tourist shopping place which, although not cheap, is convenient, everything in one place and air-conditioned. It seems to be aimed at the Russians and they seem to think others aren't allowed in... but it is on my normal route homeward so easy to pop in.

I most certainly have seen them being used....... not by many I might add.No knowledge of them being banned here.... but would it matter if they were? Good luck quitting.

Well of course having copy (read free) operating system will knock the price down, but I think a home premium legitimate will only add about 5000 baht. I added Office too for 2800 baht.I certainly paid more for my new Vaio in Thailand, than your 18k, but it was cheaper than something similar in the UK...they have 20% VAT over there!

You see, we have something to thank Clinton for after all.... he created the forgive-me wail!(Although I think Jimmy Swaggart started it all off)

Bogart.

The Yellow Rolls Royce

Ben Hur

Edward Scissorhands

Public Enemies.

Oh come on, he is at the Pattaya beer garden.......

Awful film....Nicholas Cage

Agreed, they are certainly not very accepting of being painted in a bad light.

I was often sent home to get my hair cut.... once because I had to read a sermon that evening. This 'affront' the Thais feel really does show them up..... If the Thais don't like their image then they should work at changing it rather than whining when someone mentions the reality. It is pathetic this 'it's okay if nobody mentions it'.....