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It used to be about in Bangkok years ago, but it was a 'private' show.I have certainly seen live sex shows in Pattaya too, again some time ago. It would hardly surprise me that it could be provided upstairs in Patpong, although these guys getting out without the standard rip-off would be fortunate. All this presumes we are discussing mixed-sex shows (couples), other formats are commonplace.

Yes, glad to see you are keeping the .... thread on track, with such wonderful reviews.....

Welcome back, same sunny Stinky! Bet you're leaving soon though.....

LOL, I hope you didn't do some sort of research into all the places initialled PV that had a Fiesta Americana hotel! Now I know why it rang a bell, stayed at a Fiesta Americana in Merida once.

Isn't there a place in the Philippines with a similar name too?

And if I was in Oz, I would garb one too!

Well the Thai baht has appreciated 30% on the feeble £ in recent times so that will not help.Even Joekicker has been known to be a little critical about Thai Airways and their approach to doing business.

The problem is they are often expensive, being of a particularly flexible class. Most people manage by buying a ticket that has a return date, but it can be moved for a charge. Since you are unsure of how long you wish to stay, a one year open return looks best, but that will not be cheap. You need to consider how long you will stay, a shorter duration will likely be a cheaper ticket, then put a return date and be sure it can be moved. The other limitation is that the Class (yes economy, but there are many) of ticket. If you try to change a booking they will only give you a seat of the same (or lower) class, if it is not available, a higher charge to upgrade is required. Terms and conditions of the tickets are normally defined at the time of booking. I just did a quick check on BA, apart from their ticket being a whopping £800+ for a 5 month stay, there was a change of booking charge of £90!

Well actually isn't Oz 240VAC, 50Hz... but close enough.This is useful.

Just to confirm, did you get your retirement visa using proof of income confirmed by the British Embassy or Bank deposit?

Correct, there is not. The nearest is likely KL, followed by Singapore. I keep hoping someone will do one, changing at Amsterdam is tiresome, at LHR it is horrible. I transited in Doha last time, it was Ok although there is a bit of extra flying time going via the Middle East.

An hour sitting on the beach watching the firework spectacular is great!Then there are the expensive 'Gala Nights' at the big hotels.

Well you are certainly right.......So for a direct flight from Manchester to Bangkok it has to be..Thai (not so keen) or BA (never again).. Or an oriental/Australian carrier heading to it's Hub/Home stopping over. Eva would work!

How about EasyJet.... didn't they pull out?Pity about Singapore, a class act, just too expensive for those thrifty Lancashire crowds! (I know, it is in Greater Manchester and Cheshire!) These Middle Eastern Airlines are getting their act together, and tax increases might well help them more. I last flew with Qatar and it was pretty good.

Mmmm, curried fried duck, yummy!

There are, of course, duck eggs about too!!!!

Yes Joe, they look like regular brown eggs. No white hens, no white eggs!

Err, these are not fresh eggs, didn't you notice the orange colour? ( Sure about orange, white or pink is more common?)Sounds like salted eggs or 1000 year old eggs. Regular eggs look just like regular eggs in LOS!

How many ACs, at what temperature? My AC in the bedroom runs about 10 hours/day every day and I would say it added 1200 baht to the bills. MM posted he uses AC a lot and pays 4000 pm total.

I guess we are talking renting?On the darkside (East of Sukhumvit) you can expect to pay about 15k to rent a 2 bed seperate house. A town house may get you down to 10k. Electricity about 1-2 k/ month depending on AC use, water negligible if no garden to water. Expect to put up 2 months deposit and possibly a security deposit too.... beware, because as you say, getting deposits back when held by owner can be nigh impossible. I am out 35k still.... I know a place......

Don't....I know this is not what you asked, but it is the thought that comes to mind.

Here is the webpage....

Yes, looking forward to the presentation at the Expats Club already......

Stuffing included?

When I flew Qatar out I think I got access to the Thai Airways lounge... plenty of fluids there!