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I have received 3 emails from airlines in the last 24 hours all claiming they will re-book flights at no cost (free changes) at this time, no mention of refunds though..... and nothing from the airline I have a flight booked with this month.

Empire of the Sun.

Still Soi Watboon for me to avoid that junction that is all dug up. But yeah, I always went down to Beach Road due to the next available U-Turn being a long way down Jomtiem 2nd Rd.

It is mostly farangs throwing water in what seems a malicious way, and they are out of control. Although on the actual last crazy day they are joined by gangs of Thai youths which is seriously a group to avoid.

Looks like the long way around via Soi Watboon for immigration!

As many likely say, it would be great if it was the only day and easily avoided by my fellow grouches. I just don't expect those infantile ones who regularly enjoy 4-5 days of getting drunk and throwing water about as holding off. Surely most bars profit from the increased numbers in town. We shall have to see..... this virus is going to keep the Europeans, Koreans and Japanese away at least.

Today's rates.

I have quite a few friends who seem happy in The View Talays located on Thrappaya near the Threppasit junction, the ones on the seaside of the road with access towards the Beach. View Talay 5 and nearby buildings. Baht bus, proximity to Jomtiem and the airport bus is cited. Older than you specified though.

No Country for Old Men.

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It is another option but Extensions of Tourist Visa and Visa Exempt Entries are usually straightforward in Jomtiem, and if you are in Pattaya or Jomtiem area it is an easy place to find. Just a government office and a bit irritating.

They can also be found on the Thai Visa Forum and printed off.

Only the Brave.

I thought they had a 2 year ban!

Yes in the last week is recommended. Give yourself time, there is a slight chance they will ask, if they do not have, a TM30 record for you. A TM30 is usually submitted for you by your hotel .... where will you be staying? Other than that, the fee is 1900 baht, you need to fill in a TM7 Form. I would expect the usual copies to be required of Main Passport Page, Visa, Entry (Permisssion of Stay) Stamp and TM6 Entry Card and a passport picture of yourself.

So they have started digging at the Amari which is pretty much the end of Beach Rd, but I get the impression the other end of the snake is still way back up by Pattayalands or even the sewage pumping into the sea plant? I have avoided the Beach Rd for so long now!

Well North and unlikely to top up Mapphrachan.

Today, from a quiet Pattaya.

Yippee rain, well out in my area of Nong Plalai... anywhere else?

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Well at least it explains the occasional sluggish responses this morning.

Back to OP I think I have been buzzed twice in the last 3 or 4 days by a Grab Food M/C delivery guy, I mean taking the hairs off your elbow stuff. They are fast becoming a menace and I for one will never use that service now... I might save a life!

I always used to get tobacco in Bangkok, I don't think there is much difference in the prices , just a factor of usually having more time and less tired. Always had the Thai baht to pay with too so no risk on rip off with currency.

This has become a fairly well known eatery in the Bua Khao area catering to the demographic... , part of the cheap and cheerful group with silly names, along perhaps with Cheap Charlies and The Chunky Monkey (my barfine)...... It is one I have tried a number of times and been quite content by the important factors, food, price and service. I am particularly keen that one can have a beer with dinner (tea to real men from up North) at a reasonable price.. Many Bangkok coffee shops charge more than Baccarat for one! So the place may deserve comment... one comment, I see it is up for sale (bahtsold I believe). Owner wanting to head home for health reasons is openly cited, rent 80,000 p.c.m, established, key money paid (how often is that expected?). I hope it survives in it's present format.

I hear the Thai authorities have reintroduced the ban on burning for the farmers. It doesn't start until March.... not that it will bother them.