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Im using Hipflat when in Bangkok ,but they have a Chonburi seach also. Multiple agencies with map or list views. In Bangkok they also list the # of meters to the nearest BTS . In checking Pattaya it seems you guys have lot more choices than the View Talays of old.. I haven't been back in a few years, thinking I need to plan another visit.

Fortunate that i have been healthy , my last primary care doc was a pediatrician. Now in my 60's im seeing issues. Nothing to keep me off Soi 6, but appreciate what to expect cost/quality/insurance. Downloaded the preferred providers list and was surprised Bumrungrad was not on the Bangkok list. Best advice was from a BM some time ago , he was in an Icu in Bang Chang or Rayong , advised having a high limit CC , the federal BCBS will reimburse before the CC bill hits.

Good to know about BHP. I was treated at Bumrungrad in July , but the Federal BCBS required I call them first. They then faxed a guarantee letter to the hospital.

Slight correction Midlife. The SFO crash was Asiana not ANA. I was a pilot in my youth and so have always had interest in Aviation. I follow these threads on Airline pilots forum .com and Prof Pilots rumor network. Interesting threads from pilots.

The added hassle and cost of getting to JFK negates this for me now. I'm Married to ANA . But I lose status and the business class cabin next year. This under 21 hour, 1 stop flight will be tempting. Have not seen much like this out of the east cost for years.

Jasmine City, S Sukhumvit Suites, Taipan all different price ranges.

Attached to the Highway Bil (you got a love them) passed this week by Congress. Defined as owing more than $50,000 usd in back taxes .Im posting because i have met a couple fellow Americans who may have problems with this and could make return difficult . If you set up a payment plan or have "humanitarian" reasons to travel then you may be ok. For our non American friends, 50k may seem like a lot of money, its not. The IRS levies fines, coumpounds interest and penalties.

Over the years traveling to Thailand my biggest bargain has been paying $200 over US airline fares and flying ANA. Now i love air asia once im there, but you need to know the rules and how to uncheck boxes . I was leaving Bali and a young couple with a small apartment worth of baggage was in front of us. I told the girl with me this was going to take awhile, Sure enough, much drama, tears and a trip to the atm for them.

Last used 5/25 no problems.

My first trip to Pattaya was on United, never again. Have been Platnium ANA for past 5 years so enjoy the use of the Lounge, showers and priority boarding even in Y. Overall excellent service. I knew i was becoming a grumpy old man when i stopped staying at the Narita Hilton solely to avoid United CC in bar bitching about their Flight crews, Passengers and lives.

I have 2-3 extra tickets. 2500baht face value each. Seats aa01-aa05 .

Sailfast , go to the forums on "Flyertalk". They have extensive threads on this. I dont know the details, but Chase will wack your card for certain schemes..

ANA 50,000 miles a year=Platinum. Upgrade points allows business class upgrades even if you do not have the required miles. Also you can you use the Lounge with free food, drinks and a shower room. This even with a cheap economy ticket. More seats are open to advance selection. Platnium will get waitlisted business/first seats before United code shares and the masses. I have played the game for years since i have a 24 hour trip. The rules can be complicated and differ for each airline, and they can change every year. Next year i move to LOS and give up, i'll just spend the night at

I liked Nirun for the price. It would be nice to have a place just to keep clothes, golf clubs year round. I just couldn't get past the prison type doors. Larry ,used to be at Secrets, lived there quite a while. M Would like to see the pictures and balcony view. Hell, just have Patna take the pics. He could make Nurin look llike the Hilton.

My first trip was shortly after the coup . In 2010 i was midway Tokyo- BKK when the Curfew was first initiated. Never any real problems either time. So as my luck would have it i'm arriving Feb 2 @ 2200. How soon are the election results known in Thailand? I assume not before the polls close as in th US . Should we expect immediate reaction , on the streets, from the losing party?

:"Run away! This hotel is disgusting. While walking to the front door you will notice that the majority of the inhabitants of this establishment are extremely old men and prostitutes." Quote from a woman on Tripadvisor .Sounds quite nice to me.

Even if Swampy is open, curfews can come in to play. I was enroute from Nrt-BKK when a curfew shut down travel at night . On exiting the plane we were handed a letter asking the police to allow us to travel to hotel or home. My driver was there waiting for me, had an an uneventful trip into Pattaya. Spent the night drinking in a SoI Diana beer bar with the lights off. Im back in Feb so it should be resolved but i wouldn't cancel a trip over it.

Could explain some recent changes i see with ANA . Love the airline , have status and book directly. So 1900-2700 usd "y" was upgraded on ticketing with miles.to business. Easy to rack up miles and Amex Plat transfers miles directly to ANA with 3 year expiration .Also had a couple free upgrades on the BKK-NRT. Now rule changes next year will make it hard to keep status , upgrades used to happen on ticketing in past years are sometimes wailtlisted until boarding. If you United folks come over on codeshare it will only get worse. Im done with the 24 hour trip in economy but with a 1300usd tic

A good hotel to meet fellow BM's. Awhile back i sent off my laundry with thousands of baht forgotten in my pocket. Clothes and Baht returned clean. All the years i've stayed , still havn't seen the "back" pool.

I have been talking with a girl in the sticks, outside Roi Et. She uses an ipad with True 3g. .I think she pays 800 baht month Skype video calls work well.

will stop by in August Steve,

East coast fares this year $5350 Business class earlier this year $2600 FF economy that's business upgraded August trip $1780 economy for my November trip Paid $700 for my first trip in 2007 I

Sorry about the increased cost Steve but be glad you are able to do it. I would like to have mine visit the states , but even with her having a regular job, owning a car etc, i understand its not possible unless im willing to do a "Fiance Visa", not going there

I stayed in the newer buiding and they had them, believe the original does also. Only hotel at that level i can remember not having them was the Eastiny on Soi 8

Frosty, have him go to the Thai Embassy website, Washington DC. The process is clearly listed with the needed forms, They indicate it can be done by mail. Only problem is the US State dept. in the US doesnt seem to know what an income letter is, but i didnt persue it far with them. Letter can be obtained at the US embassy on Wireless if he is here on a visit.