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Tom, this print is a bit small to see, but looks like Ex Bangkok, at 71,600 baht Biz Class. The connections in Doha look pretty good too. All booked directly on the website? Edit... I just had a try for a September flight ex BKK. Best I could come up with was 75K+11.6 Taxes.....nearly £1700. Even then it is a restricted fare and you have to juggle dates to avoid the dreaded 8 hour layover. Pauly77... wow, quite a bargain. You would expect the taxes to be that much! Cheaper than a train ticket to London!

It's reasonable advice to be wary of who you trust, knowledge learned at many a Pattaya barstool. I have seen some quite despicable behaviour, like a daughter (30+) drawing extra money from her mother's account while getting some for mom! A neighbour's live-in bringing a truck and heavies, and a bent policeman to clear his house, leaving it uninhabitable. Having things in your own name makes sense in the event of a break-up. These events are apt to happen suddenly. Having to go crawling back to her to sell your car is inconvenient. If it is her bike to use and keep, put it in her name by all means. If you would rather keep it, put it in your own name like an adult. Of if you don't care, why the hell ask in the first place.

WELL GOOD LUCK MATE......... Does the reasonable price include the lazy GF and would it cost more without her? (Joke)

Reason for sale? The 4 mile claim to nearest 7-11, does that include the 2 that have opened in the last several months on Soi Siam CC? I might add there is a fair bit of passing traffic as many use this road to head to the Bangkok motorway (7) and Rayong Expressway (36).

What, you can't take somebody else's word for it that she ain't too pretty?

Yes, I heard that and hardly surprising. I think the flight used to go via Delhi once which kept me off it in those days.

Agreed and yes I do. Of course the house ownership is a bit of an exception, forcing us towards leases,company ownership or condos. Your own bank account is a must.... do not ever make use of the GFs account because 'It is easier and I trust her'. Being lazy, and letting her shop for all the fixtures and fittings out of her account, might come back to haunt you one day. How long before you feel trust.... a personal thing this, but anyone not counting in years is being reckless.

How the hell did all those Ozzies get in then??? C'mom Bruce, just a bit of fun!

Sorry mate, I am nearer Obsession than you on this one. I am currently 'retired' over in Thailand. When I go to the UK many of my friends aim to do similar, retire overseas, or have done so already. It is not only the financial benefits, (I would be heavily taxed in the UK) Where I grew up, as a kid enjoying life, is a scruffy, litter strewn ghetto now. Indianbrit, it is early and I do not recall where you actually live in the UK, probably not East London though.

Quite the sleuth our Tom is! As I would have deliveries to the house, where I have cold beer in the fridge, drinks not required for me. I have a D2D menu in front of me, and would like one from this new boy on the block. As stated I do not trust internet menus here, it is too difficult discussing non-availability or price changes over a mobile phone, with my miserable Thai, or mispronounced English.

Only a couple of times per week and an early departure.Not many bargains. I think I might use them soon as biz class is moving out of range.

Just buy a ticket to LOS or Malaysia, then use Air Asia to bounce around a bit. Doesn't cover Eastern Europe but they do the rest.

Funny that, I had to bring along my rental agreement to get a residence letter. Has it become easier?

More an issue on the Atlantic routes, particularly from Heathrow,

Bloody hell, 180 baht for a fish finger. I would expect up to the shoulder joint for that!

That's interesting Tom, I saw the 777 scheduled too, and fares were looking 'a possible' for me. Aside... watching some sexually frustrated lady on the BBC and there was some discussion about wanting rather large (environmental) taxes on airtravel from the UK. $500 per biz class longhaul was mentioned. That might get me grumpily squashed back in an economy seat gritting my teeth as the kid next to me hits his little table with his plastic truck!

No, you are correct that you know sweet FA about premium bonds and prefer to go on about things in the USA. They are a specific item offered by the UK treasury, bought for £1 each, up to £30k. The interest (1%) goes into a prize fund whereby bond numbers are selected at random and you can win a monetary prize, like a lottery. The bond always retains its £1 value and is entered for the draw each month.

You missed out the possibility you would be mistaken for Middle Eastern, another group not always welcome. Other than that you seem to catch on pretty well. If you have any issue, try a small tip!Nice to discuss and hear the opinions of someone ......with a different perspective.

Yeah, looks like John Hurt in Alien! Lobster Pot. Kings Seafood.

Where are Menus available? I have little confidence in Websites being kept up-to-date.

Qatar's schedule via Manchester need not include an 8 hour layover...... for £100 I wouldn't take it. Surprising though, I would have hung out a bit, sure something would have come up with Ethiad/Emirates/Qatar at a better price and the dreaded Heathrow could have been avoided. It normally means reduced taxes too.

Doesn't look good mate... http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7593_102-0.html?threadID=141838

Sounds like you are not actually a member yet. See MM's (The MAN) post above. Member's area provides a lot more information and entertainment.

Why is the board clogged up with nesting quotes that go 5-6 deep this morning? Some configuration change that makes this happen automatically? Don't like it, a page is now 80% full of old stuff and you have to look closely for the one liners.... ya hear that Rick?