jacko

Yes, many years ago, on the plane was tolerable but reliability and punctuality an issue. For more up to date information I took a look at recent reviews.

There is a large musical instrument shop on Sukhumvit, it would be on your left as you head south just before Threpasit junction.

Can't figure out those directions. You mentioned 2nd rd sois 10 and 11, but the map is on beach rd sois 10 and 11, and what is a cutover?

Well whatever you can get I can get 2 of with change......

Forest Whitaker

When I heard of this I said 'It's enough to make me spit' and she stopped and said 'that's my line'.......

The 'Air Asia' or 'Ryan Air' of hotels. Good feedback Montydog.

I noticed for Ethiad that my price went up for a departure (ex BKK) after May 31st. They are still the cheapest Biz Class option for me though. Similar dates to you I think. Have left it for now as I noticed there were cancellation or change of flight fees on that booking.

Go read some reviews first!

Wouldn't all transits be outbound and inbound?Yes I know, perhaps not using Qatar! 32000 miles, what does that get you?

Willem Defoe.

From what I know the UV kills 'sterilizes' bacteria etc quickly as it passes over the lamp.... or within close proximity of it, and it is not a slow cooking thing.The instruction to run water through it is just an initial flushing. I am surprised there isn't an on/off flow switch or switch on the unit itself to power off the lamp when 'not in use'!

Ooops, not 24hr yet.

Beware, depends on when you want to travel. Not only the school holidays will affect availability this year. The Diamond Jubilee early June, and of course the Olympics, July 27-12 August.

Likely it will be okay to unplug it. The UV lamp kills most things and if you don't have any water flowing through it there is nothing to kill. Do not use the first small amount of water when you plug it in and open it... as this may be untreated. There will also be a danger you forget to plug it in and drink the water.......absent-mindedly. I am also unsure if the bulb has a warm-up time.

So let me get this straight.......... everyone else except the Russians, are expected to be patient, polite and tolerant. Any other nationalities I have to grovel to?

Sandra Bullock

But I was told it was a boutique airline.

I stopped off for a bite in Rosie's last night and in came a Russian couple. They sat and looked at a menu and declined a drink while ordering. In fact they never bothered and got up and walked without a word leaving the table in disarray. I like to think language difficulties put them off. Poor Thailand, went to so much trouble getting it's people to have English skills and it now seems wasted!

Rocknrolla

Strictly speaking yes, but double is not the only 'multiple' option. I had a triple once, you pay for each entry. I agree it is often referred to as a 'double'.

I don't think there is much of an if or but about it.Their numbers will increase, it is looking pretty lucrative for Pattaya at the moment. They are getting into some of the GO-GOs, I only believe the drink prices or worry of a rip-off is holding their numbers back in the bar scene. (Perhaps in their own country those types of places are to be avoided....??).I also think you will see them well into what we traditionall call 'Low season' after all it is still pretty cool in Moscow in March! Previously they seemed to suddenly vanish but I am thinking not. Look also to seeing more Russian 'Expats', all this tourism brings with it a lot of support workers... If you go shopping at BIG C you often see them buying home building stuff. An interesting subject to discuss. It is a pity we can't get soem English speaking Russian to barge in here and ram his opinion down our throats.

So you are saying that within their own society social etiquette and manners never developed, and they all treat each other there with the same boorish pig ignorance? So having a meal out you get Tyler Duedon service (as per Fight Club) by the waiters in restaurants. I think I shall pass on a trip there then. It isn't impossible, I felt the same about the Chinese when I first went there, and my interaction with the early Pattaya tourist groups.Nevertheless I say people who deny the changes occurring in Pattaya have got their heads up their asses, or live in a limited circle.

Empire of the Sun

The baht buses seem to be so full of late that I just take a motorcycle taxi now. I get to my destination faster. Sod the expense eh?