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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.

I just flew with China Airlines in Biz class, booked it through Gazelle travel. Manchester on KLM to Amsterdam..... It was a good flight, punctual and very nice Thai stewardesses. Sadly a couple of very drunk English yobs in front of me were making the girl's life hell. They weren't enhancing the flying experience for the other passengers around them either.

Yes, they have one at the Oz Embassy once a year, whether they need it or not.

I once deposited a UK cheque into my Bangkok Bank branch account. It took about 3 weeks to clear via the London branch and the costs were the same as an international 'telex' transfer. (In fact that appeared to be what the London branch did!) I concluded it wasn't a good way to transfer my money to Thailand. I have a relative deposit sterling cheques into my UK account and get at the money by international transfer or ATM card.

Bite the bullet frosty and go to one of the visa run outifts... (Sportsman Soi 13... and Wetherspoons, soi Buakhao.....not sure whether Wetherspoons is still the HQ). They organise a run to Malaysia which is advertised on Sophon. Come back with a new tourist visa. I came to Thailand many years back with a triple entry tourist visa from the UK, got 8 months out of that.

I like this option, and a delux trip at about 2400 baht is not bad compared to the 1900 baht for just 7 days extension. just remember to take proof of your trip out of Thailand with you.

Not a valid Win32 application?

If a guy has to keep his shirt on we wouldn't get to see all those lovely tattoos and know who he supports and how tough he is! Classless yes, but Mr tourist wants his rays methinks.... Compromise..... no bare breasts (and maybe smoking) at the bar. Sun goes down, shirts worn by all.......

Fuck, I am in the funnies section and being preached to about wearing a condom. Is there no refuge from the clergy....?

I was smart 20 years ago, I don't believe I am now, and yet I can read this.....perhaps because it looks like most of the posts from the USA BMs.......

I think a dining experience is improved by first getting away from traffic. I would rather spend more and go across WS and dine 'over the sea'. Some people like to dine down Soi 15, with the passing motorcycles, mongers and general bedlam. Most of these places cannot go beyond barbecuing seafood and something quick cooked in a wok.

Well I was in there Thursday and must admit I had a good time... so thanks for the thanks. Great idea, party for the girls. Will you arrange some GO-GO boys for them?

The ones on the Walking St have got it together, and are great for the tourist. But for those that live here they are overpriced. Look around and see how many Thais are eating there. For a change, go right to the far end of Jomtiem beach, where the estuary is. There are 2 good ones there. Try Pattaya Nua,between the 3rd Rd and Tesco Lotus, called 'Jay Jook'..or something like that. On the corner where the large parking area is for the 'Traditional Massage place. The latter does not have the near the sea ambiance, but any monkey can barbecue prawns.... and I don't like tricks like the 10 baht cold towel!

Well he put it in the funnies forum.... It might have been more amusing if OP specified 'wife' rather than GF. #8 excluded of course. Like the 'what have a BJ and lobster got in common?' line...

Thanks a lot guys, I am quite amazed some of you get into that mess that is between Phratamnac and Walking St. (My driver mate can't park for shit so it needs to be easy). I have also been 'trapped' by food stalls too, of course they have a right to set up where they like as they are a business . Murder to get out.... We like to come in and out on Pattaya Klang. Best so far seems like The Avenue.