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Pictures from around Pattaya
jacko replied to forcebwithu's topic in General Discussion about Pattaya
Interesting, so a few times each year a large lid will be taken off and the convicts sent in there? Great news for the people having businesses on that corner. Any strainers in there would be clogged up after a single rain shower. -
What's happening with the rains and the seasons?
jacko replied to capdagde's topic in General Discussion about Pattaya
No. Rainy season starts from end of May through to the end of October. Prior to that is the hot season. Don't get me wrong, rainy doesn't mean cool, simply cooler. Plenty of heat between the showers, Heaviest rains come late in the season. -
Well I am sure it is useful for those people back 'home' if only to stop them buying their baht there at awful rates. I know when I am flying out of the UK, I often look at the rates being offered by the exchange shops in the airport, and will pull my phone out and see what Bangkok Bank would give me. Difference is criminal, and of course TT Exchange will be better!
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Rip Torn
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Usually I get the rate on Friday so it will reflect the weeks changes and set the tone for the weekend. Yes, there is a lot of inflow of money into Thailand and the projects on the Eastern seaboard , so the currency can be expected to strengthen, especially against the massive debts the Western ones carry. I can only hope it will bring up the value of my land and house along with demand and I can sell up in a few years and look to rent for a spell. All this seems to contradict a Pattaya that frankly is a dump in a lot of areas, and is frequently under water.
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Didn't stop by yesterday to get the usual picture. Was on the bike and rain was making life difficult.
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Having your own vehicle makes traveling around much easier so I would say yes. Pool Hustler advertises on here and he rents out vehicles, both pickup truck and car. Usually about Weekly 6,000 baht, 1 Month 16,000 baht. There are always renters around the old Xcite disco area but these are ones with regular insurance and not renters cover. If you can stomach being a passenger with the imaginary pedals let her drive, but most of them are pretty bad! Bad for your nerves and I would say do it yourself. International driving licence required to keep the police happy.
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Pictures from around Pattaya
jacko replied to forcebwithu's topic in General Discussion about Pattaya
Yes, after St Paddy got rid of all the snakes in Ireland, he came and eliminated rabies from the UK. -
Pictures from around Pattaya
jacko replied to forcebwithu's topic in General Discussion about Pattaya
I doubt the average Thai soi dog or cat has ever been near a vet. The toy dogs Thai women love, yes likely, my cat, assuredly, most dogs with very little fur sat scratching, certainly not. -
Hotel vs Condo rental - 3 weeks stay
jacko replied to Butch's topic in Hotel and Accommodation Questions
Strictly speaking condos should not be rented out for less than 1 month. In Bangkok such places are being raided and all residents checked for address reporting. In the past I used to bridge the cramped hotel room to a spacious condo where I can make a bit of brekkie and keep my favourite beer brand at hand using the Residence Hotel and Nova park. Always liked having a separate bedroom. -
I would expect a photographer to have a little more experience with such questions.
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In my experience they don't make the best neighbours. I would go as far as to say I would deliberately avoid them.
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Yeah a friend confirmed he was done on arrival 10 or so days ago. They obviously got them working. It will not be so easy to dodge behind dual nationality and by getting a new passport in the future,, and living in Thailand on Visa waivers or tourist visas is getting harder.
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Any one any reviews of this hotel
jacko replied to martini9946's topic in Hotel and Accommodation Questions
Very popular with the Chinese coach tours and a cause of accidents on Sukhumvit. I frequently passed when the tunnel construction forced me up there. I doubt much to be seen, although don't forget King Power Duty free! -
Any one any reviews of this hotel
jacko replied to martini9946's topic in Hotel and Accommodation Questions
If they are available. Seriously, consider being more central, out there is a little too far. -
Pictures from around Pattaya
jacko replied to forcebwithu's topic in General Discussion about Pattaya
I had reason to be on Klang Monday, between 2nd and Beach Road and I see the equipment and holes have gone. I thought the project was cable burial, so I took a look up. Still plenty of cables up there, MV. LV and communication. I am at a loss as to what they have done? -
Rosario Dawson
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Yes I saw that, try a Skyscanner search and they come up with some cheaper than direct with the airline. Bloody typical, as I have decided not to go to UK this year, last year all the prices were through the roof.
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I am waiting for a strong Pound Sterling as I need to get a new vehicle, it has been a long time now!
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Pictures from around Pattaya
jacko replied to forcebwithu's topic in General Discussion about Pattaya
These festivals always have rip-off prices. I always used to laugh at what was charged for prepped fruit at the small tourist fleecing market at the back of Mike's Shopping Mall. Although I am informed there are quite a few types of Durian and the prices vary, there are some that cost more than lobster. 100 baht/kilo is what I think I paid last time for Mongthong, I went to the seasonal market in Rayong. My Mrs brought me one a few weeks ago and did nothing but complain about the smell for the next week. https://durians.com/pages/types-of-durians-thailand -
Well not really, surely it makes them expensive?
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Yes USD too, trade tensions with China, Iran concerns.
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