jacko

You get to talk to someone in the same country when you call? In the UK you get someone with an incomprehensible accent in Bangalore or Delhi! What is all this about T1 and T3, contracts and guarrantees? Aren't we talking about TOT in LOS?

Here is the location. http://www.pattayaphotoguide.com/?cNtRUwWrkcHAHDDB I have too much time on my hands!

It matters little what their address is on the Website, do you actually think people live in PO boxes! You posted an incorrect map quoting me, the true location is much nicer!

What the hell is wrong with you man (great map by the way), even the map link you just supplied shows The Sheraton down by the sea and a LONG way from Phratamnak Rd, stop being dopey. It is between the Pattaya Public Park and the Royal Cliff Garden, out there on the point. Where are you talking about? Find the Sheraton on your own map! You can stroll there from Bali Hai pier and not go anywhere near Phratumnak Rd. I have done it, although the hill is a windbreaker.... I wouldn't at night though.

And that phrase speaks volumes for the challenges of a restaurant in Pattaya. So many, really, couldn't give a damn. With the cooler evenings we get now I expect it would be pleasant place for a guy to chill out. Have you considered (or perhaps already implemented) the idea of something free for the freelancers on their arrival? A snack, or a little gift, or maybe 1st drink half price? (or a more flippant suggestion, free condoms )

I pay about B750/month for the 3MB/0.5 choice. Prices go up with the speed options. That of course is not the speed you get, just the advertised speed you share. It can be snail speed on a Saturday night. Best available, well I am not in a position to compare, it beats my previous GPRS, and it sounds like it beats TOT. But best of a bad bunch.... It is useless for Skype...

My TT&T MAxnet has been pretty reliable. It's certainly not fast, but depite the rain outside it is still there. I live on the darkside. I have heard TOT disparaged many a time, particularly wrt to customer relations. This place needs a good injection of competition.

Perhaps to get back to your room after a night out....duh!Your map shows it near Phratamnak Rd which I think is out a little. It is closer to the sea. http://www.pattaya.bangkok.com/sheraton-pattaya/location.htm You can get to it by going on past the pier too. My point is these are dark areas sometimes frequented by the motorcycle kids.

No, South Pattaya beyond the Bali Hai pier. I would not like to walk there after a night on Walking St.

Yas I have sent quite a few packages international from there and never been asked to open them.

I sometimes feel it is better to just stick to the places you know.. so many restaurants in town are poor, pretending they represent some region. Hit one last night after watching the Bond film, little Italian place on 2nd Rd. I just had a 'pasta pang'. They brought my pasta 10 minutes after my entree, when I mentioned this they told me Penne was not pasta!

After a couple of dry days the rain is back.. but it is just an afternoon thing. It doesn't seem to stop these idiots walking about town shirtless. Always fun when Pattaya Klang turns into Pattaya Klong.

Do you mean Cathay Pacific ? If so they have been around for donkeys years and have a very good reputation. Via Hong Kong so extra travelling time, but probably no more than via the Middle East. Known for good service only the oriental ladies can provide. Hong Kong a large efficient airport... good shopping.

I used Mr Toom to the airport in October. The driver found the house and was slightly early. No problems, 1000 baht. On my return I have been using the airport taxi, after reading a lot of posts here putting down the service of the 2 Mr Ts! I also felt I could not guarrantee my arrival time, and hunting for someone in the hawking crowds with bleary eyes was always a worry. I thought it was only 200 baht more. But beware, on my arrival the lady would not tell me a fixed price to Pattaya... she now says 'have to ask driver'. She has likely been paid off. This is LOS! Haggled down from 1500 to 1400....but with the 50 baht surcharge and tolls on top this is too much of a differnce. Back to Mr Toom.

It's not even a restaurant, just an open air place about 1km down Soi Siam CC, from Suk, left side, pass the 2 mosques and it is just after the subsequent 7-11 on the left. Little sign in German, Fleishmaster it says. No menu, it is what is available on the day. It is next door to a singing girl and karaoke place and before a Thai noodle place, a pond at the rear. As it is not far from where I live I sometimes visit when I need some unhealthy fried and over salty food. But I do enjoy his goulash...with chips which always amuses him.

Sorry to be pedantic but if giving directions better get it right. That would be Phratamnak Rd.

The best steak I ever had in Pattaya was at a little German place on the darkside, Soi Siam Country Club. The owner is a retired German butcher / restauranteer. He claims there is nothing wrong with Thai beef, it just needs to be hung and trimmed for enough time. I can't say I have ever had any steak elswhere in town that was anything special, Beefeater, Big Horn wherever. Best I ever had was at an Outbacks in Kansas City Mo.

Is that reflected in the OP?

Thanks for that correction, I thought I saw something different on their advert!

Joe, I think I recall from my travelling days that getting cash from my Amex Charge card was expensive, you would be charged interest from that day onward.... at usuary rates. Perhaps a cheque does not.

This is also great infomation... another 'string to the bow'. Do you hapen to know whether this feature is available to the Amex credit card, or is is restricted to their original no-limit 'charge card'?

Well good for you and well done. I can certainly appreciatiate not wanting to be cramped into a hot minivan for umpteen hours..... very uncivilised. I thought some of the visa run outfits were offering a package (flight + 1 night hotel) to Penang for about 14K. I have been out of Thailand for a couple of weeks and these situations change rapidly! I liked Vientienne, as a break from Pattaya. I just played 'Joe Tourist', and managed to find a bit of fun near the river... although ensuring the correct gender is a challenge.

Not a scratch on it? The bloody window has fallen out! Or is that where you got out?

A bit light in the sporran.

Quick, grab a few unbroken ones before the truck comes.