sailingbill

:"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.

NE deserves the top billing. But dont count Baltimore out by any stretch. I was watching the Flaco fire and miss in the end zone but just knew he would connect,. 8 seconds left and he connects against the Steelers for the win. We are hoping for that kind of game. A local note: Our Ravens quaterback was spotted skate boarding down his driveway by a neighbor. Neighbor calls the front office to complain "Were trying to win a Super Bowl here!" See ya all in a few weeks.

Never took one over to Koh Larn , but at the end of the day you can find one for return @1,000 baht. Skippers lounging around the beach food stalls.

I did, Thai Air and it was expensive. I think Mick advised possibly flying Air Asia to Udon Thani and bus/taxi over to Kalasin./ KK. I booked a flight to Myanmar on AA for Feb 780 Baht r/t though fees almost doubled that. In the end i just bit it and flew Thai. Good luck , post some pics.

Did a 3 way conference between Thai teacher in the UK (found her farang and made the move) Myself in the states and a TLL girl in Bangkok. No issues . .

Another great "Oh to be .. " report. Thanks When are you off to Myanmar?

RG is a good choice, suites with a separate bedroom. Good for first timers as you'll meet board members by the pool that will show you around. Baht buses easy ride to Walking street and further. Late at night i just pay the 100baht for a BB or Motorcy for a quick ride back, though you can negotiate for less. Other areas to look at when your there are Soi Diana. The Areca lodge, is a good choice. Lk Rennaisance suites are great but approach Marriot prices if they are not discounting. Walking Street hotels can be good if you wrap up your night at daybreak but no pool. Don't worry , you will fi

I'm done, scatter my ashes on Soi 6

"I actually like the non walking from faraway stands after a long flight and no customs queues (which previously whichever one I seemed to choose it was always operated by a Customs Officer who then slipped into a coma, and the queue in front of me was invariably populated by retards with incomplete/no immigration forms)" Good one, just when i thought i picked a good line, one fellow starts waving the blank white card, pens are flying in the rest of the group. Reg , thanks for that link, this is the company i have used in the past, last year they suspended ops, excellect service,glad

Have always used FT but my regular company stopped booking a year ago. Tried another, forgot the name, they were a no show. booking@fasttrack.in.th is a pricey @1600. Greg if you find another link, please post, though i never had to pay upfront. Traveling ANA business for Feb. but i dont think they provide FT vouchers.

My thanks also Tom. Brightened my hurricane riddened night here on the east coast.

Looks great Mick, thanks for the Pics. Haven't quite found that new pair of jeans yet eh. Bill

Stayed several times and add my vote . Good location. Walk out to second and grab the BB to Soi 6.8 Big C or walk through Mikes to catch the Beach Road BB to Walking Street, lots of good places to eat. I haven't been able to get a good rate at the LK Renn on a suite for awhile but great room if they discount.

Might have to be in Patts for the contact info. There is a Thai building In Naklua ,corner of where you turn into The Sanctuary of Truth that has rooms for that price. Im sure many others about. BG 's would know. The place that always comes up at around that price is the Nurin condo project . Congrats on being able to stay that long.

I didn't know that. Four years ago i was the guy shelling out 500 baht for a some badly mixed up numbers. Discovered the Beer Garden in Bangkok this trip, so there was a lot of annoying back and forth with the numbers at times. After four years i still don't know my own #, though i do tend to drink a bit. I'll buy another sim next trip, thanks.

Rick, i believe you do have a good one. I have used BFS in the past with great service. Called me at the hotel early on day of departure, then twice on the motorway to set up the meeting point with my driver. They didn't know i had a business ticket but checked me in at that counter anyway. Escorted me to the business class lounge and told me to enjoy the free drinks, they would come back to take me to the gate. I passed , told her i would be fine at that point. Their site now says We are not offering that service at this time. So i tried Thaifastrack with poor results. Please let me kn