jacko

Me too, the 65/baht days of last year look like a dream gone by for the rest of this decade.

So it is better now then, glad you eventually agreed to that.

Now you know I never drink draft.......Nice toilets aren't they.... good view!

If you don't type what you mean, how do you expect me to know what you mean?My suitcase was X-rayed before check-in.

Did I see you in 'Iron' last night, or perhaps someone has a similar taste in shirts?

Might want to see if they have a sample of those crowns. You know how Thai people like to show off, you could end up with a daft looking all gold tooth in the front of your mouth and attract muggers!

Yeuch.........

They don't seem to be laughing at me so much when they are sleeping in the AC in my guest bedrooms!!!! ...

Yes...of course....correction made.....I have been getting this wrong for years, including thinking Bangkok is South too.

I don't think many BM guys living in a hotel room will be grilling kippers, a can of tuna might get opened. (Of course guests from China or India might do that.) I often stayed at the RG and like you, beyond instant coffee or a cuppa tea the kitchen facilities went unused.

If it is also undisturbed by cabin announcements I think that would be great!

You contradict yourself above, either you have, or you have not gone through multiple checks.The checks at Bangkok were located at the wing entrances on the main level, never at the gates themselves, with I guess the exception of United (apparently..I have never used them ex-BKK) who implemented an extra one. Do you by any chance have Alzheimers?

I watched 3 Premiership games last night here in Pattaya, and now here comes Liverpool v MU...... All in the comfort of my own home, and the luvly TG to bring suitably chilled SMLs Sophon cable I love ya! (At 350 baht pcm)

Yes, something further up the thread. They are discussing opening a hotel not a 7-11 you prick!

What else did you mean to type? No thanks, I like Fast Track. And I am in no doubt that I got through faster than I would at the other check points. That was the problem you see, no queue at immigration unlike slow-track, and me hardly dressed yet and not wanting to keep the guy waiting! And let me explain, you are in a smaller area, between security and immigration. On the slow track, you have plenty time to put your passport away as you queue, for security. And when clear of security you have plenty of space in the main body of the airport to arrange yourself. It is different you see, is it clearer now? Perhaps that is a design flaw in Fast Track? But still much much faster, I could see the low season queues at immigration (they needed to staff some of those empty kiosks)... In Fast track security do not ask for the passport, immigration do that. So unlike you I do not keep my passport in my hand, they didn't used to like that at security, objects in your hand. Strange you finding removing belts, shoes, etc as no problem. I had to do it at a UK provincial airport and felt it most inconvenient, not a problem though, I can still tie laces. You are truly fortunate to travel with United, with convenient departure times and few other passengers around. Prior to the changes I am sure I went through multiple security checks, there were those at the entrance to each gate wing... don't you remember them? They have gone now..... for me. So far, outside of high season, many have commented that security is easier now. But it seems likely, that fewer checks means fewer delays. I know for sure at LHR, that more checks meant increased delays. What does confussed mean, is it like concussed?

There was a presentationn at the Expats Club a few weeks ago. Mainly they were hyping MRI scans, but CAT was also mentioned as available. The hospital is the Phyathai in Sri Racha, about 20km North of Pattaya. I feel they will compete on price with the Bangkok Pattaya. Memory not much use here, but there is a web site...

No, it meant I was after security and was entering passport/ immigration checks. As other passengers are coming through security checks, you need to pick up your belongings and sort of move out of the way instead of standing there at the end of the belt dressing. More intelligent behaviour is expected of one in Fast Track. The immigration check is nearby and one's hands are occupied. I only have the two. Thankfully, now at Bangkok, you only have to go through a single security check. The moving walkway you are confusing is likely the belt you are supposed to put your bag and belt on. No wonder the security for economy class is slow.

Who is the guy in the pic..... it appears we have a football team in common!

There won't be any room left for a bed at this rate....

Go and read the post again. I commented sardonically that it was awkward getting my passport out while holding my belt and pants up!No, a passenger will use only 1 of the three security check areas. The same way as one would only use 1 of the 27 immigration officials. Prior to the change, I always had to wait for more than 2 travelers in the security line, the checks at the entrance to the gate wings was always backed up, but late night (my regular departure time is 8pm-0100am), it is busy with long haul Western departures. Accepted that the lower level was often less crowded.... but it took a few trips for me to figure that out too. It depended on which airline lounge I came out of. That is another reason for centralising security, having to have dual operations (for both levels), is inefficient.

There has been quite a switch of styles between these 3 locations. I would say now it is more open/ Thai/ coach party style now. But they have maintained a high standard of food.

If you fly BA, that would only suit Villayouth!

Yes, thank you, I know what date I flew out of Bangkok.I took my belt off just for the fun of it. How would I know the process if I had not experienced it... are you are just being pedantic? If you did not read my posts, or refresh your memory of them, prior to commenting on them to Joe, saying that they are not entirely correct, well I think there is little point discussing anything with you. The security check(s) was much improved for me, a quick one prior to immigration. The usual passport/ boarding card one at the gate, but no further strip and search. Also security has improved as per the posts for laffniv, 2 slices short and stinky, those posts were Oct 13th in case you need to refresh your memory.

I said in this thread that fast track security was now located prior to immigration...here...I elected not to mention my class of travel then. I posted that from the lounge........after having experienced it. I would not have posted if I had not experienced it for myself. I am sorry that was not clear enough for you. The process at Bangkok has changed from 'a couple times in the past'....that is the point of the whole thread. For Fast Track and regular, it has changed.

Be aware you will have a 7 hour time difference from Sunday....