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  1. sailingbill
    With my Brother and son coming in Sept and several taxi trips planned, not just Airports, Yuri seems a good alternative if Nams is getting to busy. They are about the same price as Nams, not overpriced. So would be interested in reviews or how many trips are being passed from Nams to Yuri. I like the overpriced AOT Bkk to Sukhumvit but they are too much to Pattaya and 1/2 day trips.
  2. sailingbill
    Thanks for the clarification, I don't fly DMK so will continue to use Nams.
  3. sailingbill
    Are out of Don Muang? I was planning to use her in September for BKK
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    Will be a big change for me in Pattaya . I exited stores with multiple grocery . The sharks were on me and we never settled on an honest deal until I climbed in back of the BB smiling 10 baht to late . Now Bolt 100%. Bangkok taxis are easy . “ No Meter, 500 Baht to Airport, 100 baht anywhere else no BS
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    Rules Question. I have never seen or even heard of the Wraith. But when looking on Imd I know of one of the actors and can can reference him to another movie I have seen without looking on the Internet, Allowed?
  6. sailingbill
    Men in Black.. Im re watching the Series on Amazon so all my answers are MIB
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    Equally easy, ought to put us on a roll. Cape Fear.
  8. sailingbill
    Teelack I go to BKK every 2-3 weeks and with Amex I get in free Miracle Lounge. The lady said you can buy in for $30usd. This would be worth it to me since I can get some Curry,desert ,5 drinks and a comfortable environment. At Narita the lounge I think was $50usd, I had status with ANA so free and getting a shower was nice. Sweet on a 2hour lay, top shelf booze and a chef with rare roast beef or sushi. With your frequent travels look into getting a high end CC even if you don't use it. Decide if the annual fee is worth it. I don't travel anymore but those lounge visits really made my 24 hou
  9. sailingbill
    Tim Newton did a YouTube on this today. He says the same ,many scams and relayed it is easy to do yourself 5 minutes
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    That's wild.I would have to think about cancelling and booking another carrier. My current flight, and all I want to ever do, is my 45 minute to BKK. They installed Business class seating at the front. I was a pretty spoiled guy when I flew but I'm not seeing 5,500 baht when economy is 2550 for 45 min.
  11. sailingbill
    Yea the carriers found despite the increased loads the A380 is not cost effective. I missed the era of Nonstop Thai 17 hour JFK-Bkk. that would have been sweet.I don't fly anymore. My family can visit me here though I miss the freedom of Arizona and throwing dice in Vegas. I wish Thailand had a General Aviation sector, I'd buy a cheap plane and commute to Pattaya on my own. I thought about riding the CBR to Bangkok but had to face my 70 y/o body is quite different than my 30 y/o body.
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    This was a real plus on the 24+ hour flight to BKK, shower in Narita and hit the ground running on Sukhumvit. Last trip I was scheduled on the A380 with a shower on board but they switched to the 777. No one wants to fly the 380 anymore but I have seen a few at the airport.
  13. sailingbill
    Please continue playing, maybe sans clothes?
  14. sailingbill
    Echo this for the newer guys arriving. Transportation should be the least concern but for guys back home with jobs/family and an expensive 14-24 hour no cancel flight it becomes the most. I also appreciate the early arrival. When Nams was first suggested by a BM, Force?, It was excellent and I thought "Well this will go to shit in 6 months" but she has stayed consistent all these years. For the CC Bells Bus is also a great option . But now a curmudgeon in my 70's with arthritis my bus days are over.
  15. sailingbill
    RIP Big George, if you look at their lives Foreman and Ali were decent people both a credit to the sporting world.
  16. sailingbill

    Hey Bruce, Im thinking of returning to the Chesapeake one more time. I own a boat slip in Annapolis so could live there just for the simmer.  Despite my well known debauchery I care for Mrs. Bill but from what I read she would not be given a visa , How did you get a Visa for Mrs Mangosteen? Do you have an Attorney contact.If I cant take my wife I don't think I will go.

    1. Bruce Mangosteen

      Bruce Mangosteen

      Hey Bill, I used a service owned by this guy:  https://www.tbabusinessservices.com/home  They are excellent, very experienced and informative, and VERY thorough.  I used them for my wife's fiancee visa, to make the green card paperwork, and also to make the green card extension paperwork.

      Jim is a friendly and easygoing guy.  He answered every email and question, regardless of how long after the previous job I contacted him.  He has a Bangkok-based employee, a Thai woman whose English is very good and worked well with my wife.

      All things considered, if it's possible for your missus to get a visa to come here, Jim and Ning can get it done for you.

      While you're here, why not consider sailing that boat down the intracoastal to Charleston?  I live literally a mile from where it passes through, and you should be able to get short-term mooring in Mount Pleasant or Charleston.

      Good luck, and keep me posted.

      Best regards,
      Ray

    2. sailingbill

      sailingbill

      Thanks for the reply Ray, if I go forward I'll speak with your contact. I think I screwed up by marrying her so I could provide an annuity for her.  I retired from the Feds and they will provide a small annuity when I pass on but now I find a fiance visa is easier than if you are already married.  You are fortunate to live where you do, one of the reasons I want to return to Annapolis one more summer. I lived on my sailboat for awhile and nothing so wonderful as sitting in the cockpit ,cup of tea and watching the fish and birds at daybreak.  Thanks for the offer it would be great as I always wanted to sail the ICW and then over to the Bahamas but my knees are fucked I cannot sail anymore.  Ill buy a Tiara 3100 and Mrs Bill can help me on the Chesapeake.  All the best, Bill.

       

    3. Bruce Mangosteen

      Bruce Mangosteen

      To the best of my knowledge you'd need a marriage visa if you're already married, and those take much longer than a fiance visa because they come with the green card.  If it's just for a summer, I think a vacation visa would be the way to go.  Jim Styers can answer questions like this though.

      Best of luck with whatever you decide.

      Sorry to hear about your knees.  At least you're still getting around though.  I had my hips replaced in Bangkok about 10 years ago, and it gave me my life back.  Here's the guy who did it:  https://phyathai2international.com/doctor/Prof.-Dr.Thanainit-Chotanaphuti/108/en

      As I mentioned on the board, we'll be in Thailand from April 18 until May 10.  Hope we get a chance to get a beer.

      Cheers,
      Ray

  17. sailingbill
    At Phuket checkin I was behind a young couple who I could tell had not flown AA. They had a trolley full of luggage, I thought clueless chumps. But I was clueless chump because the agent didn't let me and my small handbag jump ahead while the husband scrambled to the Atm. I was pretty good at evaluating lines, back when we were still doing those white departure cards and I saw a group not having them, Nope get in the longer line where people understand what to do.
  18. sailingbill
    In the early days of flying Air Asia I spent more time unchecking boxes “for your Convenience” than booking a flight . No I don’t want extra baggage, no I don’t want insurance, no I don’t care about my seat on a 2 hour flight, no I don’t want your shitty 300 baht meal.
  19. sailingbill
    Nicely done Maik keeping the photo small and at the end. Im a bit of a Motorhead so I kept wondering WTF is a Thai car. Reminds me of Glitterman. Thumbs up.
  20. sailingbill
    I have been curious about this also. Even up here the are small burns nothing to do with farming or lot clearing.
  21. sailingbill
    Great pictures thanks , I helped a friend replace the head gasket on an old Mercedes sedan in your post. He got the car for free since the owner couldn’t afford the dealership repair cost, maybe north of 2k usd back in the 70’s. We did job for less than 100usd including the socket set.
  22. sailingbill
    Despite being a crusty curmudgeon I also enjoyed the holiday. Went to the relative safety of the Corner Bar Soi 6 traveled up the dry 6/1 without a motorcycle, phone or wallet. An added plus was the wet t shirts and panties on 6. Upcountry past couple years we put a tent and an inflatable pool with appropriate WMD on the road. The neighborhood kids and nieces and nephews come by and I'll make pizzas and grill hamburgers. Reminds me to lay in a supply of St. Teresa rum for the festivities.
  23. sailingbill
    All good responses but i believe tallguy hit it. Dont worry about semantics. Just stop at Jomtien. Call it a visa ,extension, exempt whatever. Don't fuck with the Thais and their rules with immigration. Sometimes they smile and say Mai bpen Rai,sometimes they don't.
  24. sailingbill
    in fairness the wire does appear insulated. When building the house upcountry I wanted to see the electrical work, insulation,conduits, breakers and connections before they were concealed behind the wall. Joking aside, a few years back a young Japanese fellow died simply leaning against a light pole on Bali Hai pier.
  25. sailingbill
    The one in front of North point did a good business, Never really understood since I would leave my bag at reception and back the next day 300 baht. My wife was pushing for me to put some coin machines on our front patio, said they are profitable. Told her no I didn't want people hanging around. Told her If she wanted a business then setup a small bar on the patio with girls in Bikinis. She told me no she didn't want people hanging around.
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