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After a couple of dozen Singha's a day, the Daiquri"s were a nice change. Played that box game and
had to buy some LD's but good fun. The problem was like prev poster, i was in during the day and the machine took a long time to crank the drinks out. The location is going to be a problem, i only found them because of the posting here.
A nice change.
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Lbj, I am so heartily tired of the taxi question
I'm paying over the top for Secrets to pick me up this
week.who do you use?
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To many strikes on this fellow ,and a shame as his business model is good
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My LT was able to finance a new Toyota truck for 4 years. So your friend could probably
sign for you.
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Just to add mine. Stayed at RG last year. The day after Loy Krathong sent the laundry
off. The following day a girl knocks on the my door with the laundry and the several
thousand Baht i left my jeans pocket.
Yes, i took good care of her.
Bill
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In December i arrive on Wed and leave the following Tues so i miss the FLB crawls.
Do you do this on specific days? How soon to you want a call for a first week December crawl.
I saw the pictures,i want to go.
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Since i'm trying my first 3 or 4 way in Dec. thought i might get a Cat Scan screen for heart and lungs.
I contacted Bangkok Pattaya Hospital and they came back with these prices
CT brain 9350
CT coronary 17,900 (12,000 special until Dec31) Not clear if thats 64 slice or EBT.
CT chest abd 31,200
Seems a little high. Any recommendations.
I'll only be in Bkk for 1 night so would prefer Pattaya
Also when customs asks why i went to Thailand again i can answer Medical.
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"If a Pattaya based driver doesn't know BKK and a BKK based driver doesn't know Pattaya, how do folks get between hotels in BKK and Pattaya? "
Tom ,you stop and ask the motorcy guys. Had to do that Airport to Patts. and later to the find the Waterside Marriott in Bkk.
I mention this for the newbs stuck in this situation. Don't let the driver just meander about. Didn't tip them but looking back it probably would have been a good idea. They may guide you in.
Bill
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Steve, the problem i had with the the airport taxi is that he didnt know his way around Pattaya to find my hotel.
Another BM complained of driviing around Patt's for an hour. I also used Jan and never paid attention to the ride into the city.
The USA flights get in at midnite or i would use Bell's. After following the many threads on this i'm going to use Mr.T.
on Diana.
Edit to answer your question- I got jacked up to 1400 , was tired and didn't argue.
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One consideration for me is an in room safe. I showed up at 0100 at the Eastiny on Soi8 near second road.
Was told no in room safe, and the reception safes were not available a night -no keys. I had
USD, Baht, TC , Thai bank book, atm card and US and Thai phones, all of which i could carry with me or leave in the room.
I told the desk i'll find another hotel for the night and of course a key was found.
If i stay in the area again The Eastiny on Soi 7 looks good. They have a pretty good websit for comparisons.
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I have never been in Secrets Bar ,have seen good reviews of the hotel. i am aware of stairs issue, no problem.
Passed by the Grand last trip seemed ok.
Any thoughts between the two?
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The Bayshore is a top place but in the past not monger friendly,has that changed?.
Im trying the Grand in Dec. Consider the 1 bdrm suite at at the LKR on Diana.
If your a first time visitor would suggest the Residence Gardens. You wll meet fellow BM"s
who will helo you out, Dont worry about the location, just pay the 100 baht taxi ride home.
Didnt care for the Marriott,but it is a Marriott.
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Dumped united for ANA out of Dulles after my first trip. Great service and easy upgrades
They currently have a reduced mileage upgrade to buisiness
class. I booked the $910 for dec 1
Bill
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I'm out out of Dulles Dec. 1 so no help this time.
Good to hear that Jan is still driving.
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Im out for October. ANA 1800/not dropping as usual, United 1200+, AA with lousy routing.
Booked Dec 1 Iad-Bkk 940 all in from orbitz. Bronze FF so they let me pre select seats ,important for a 24 hr flight.
Sorry im missing a lot of new names in October, leave some pussy for us December guys.
Bill
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ok im slow and drinking but i have been searching dailly for the ANA price drop for Oct.
Still 1800 usd, What am i missing? Please give me the link.
Bill
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Andy.
MY Thai teacher worked with an American Rn who did well in administration
I doubt bedside nursing is what is needed .If you wish I can put you in touch with the Nursing adminisrator.
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Take a look at the Holiday Inn Mick, similiar prices,pickup up at the airport.
The "Busakorn" wing is a private area for couples. Latestays has it for about 2,000 baht.
Main thing for me was close to the action and no mosquitos.
Are you ever in KK anymore? We are counting on you as the local travel guide
Bill.
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Thanks for taking the time to follow up with that comprehensive report.
Glad things are working out for you.
Bill
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Across 2cd road directly in front of Mikes is Soi Dianna. 2 laundry shops on the left before Slices Pizza.
But really its hard to walk a block in any direction without running into one. I forget the prices.
Funny you should ask ,The laundries put a colored thread in your clothes to identify yours. I noticed the polo I'm wearing still has the thread from the last trip. Looked at that and brought back fond memories of Patt's.
I really need to get back there if i'm going on about laundry like this.
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I try to give something to the kids, but this just ends up labeling you as a dope. So i let the TG deal with it, sometimes she gives money, most times not. The most useful phrase i learned from my Thai teacher was
"please do not touch my body". I dont remember the translation now but i'll post it. The kids hear that in Thai and move on to easier marks.
Giving to the orphanage is merit all us mongers should make imho.
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I stay at the LKR, their website and reservations process is poor,has been and despite complaints they don"t fix it.
Rooms,service and location top notch.Hard to compete with Residence Gardens Value but LKR suites beat the Marrott.
Get a skype account,call them to confirm what you want.
Bill
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I plan some procedures in LOS .I'm in the medical field and research has me comfortable with having these done in Thailand. I did look at having Lasik in the states but was advised "Why bother, your old (56), your just going to get cataracts
and need lens implants anyway." Lasik is well priced here, but lens implants are not unless you have a cataract diagnosis.
I would like to get rid of the glasses.
4nieceight, don't worry about predudicing BPH, adverse reactions happen,mistakes don't .Care to name the surgeon?
Pattaya eye center looked good at least on the surface, just a bump to see what other have found.
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to give favor to owner, a gift to owner of the property
came from chinese culture
to earn out of regular rent.
chinese start this tradition.
Ok i dont know why but im online with my Thai teacher and this was her answer.
Bill
Daiquiri Hous
in Bars/Gogos/Business Owners' Forum
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Druids post is sound advice. I like to take a break from beer but ordering a rum and tonic w/lime
is a real contest of language. Again the Daiquiris were a nice change. Met the owners wife, nice lady, best of luck to them.