sailingbill

I stay in the 1 bedroom suites ,they overlook the pool/ Soi Bars. Never had a problem with noise, but i get in late and may be to drunk to notice. Service is great though, let them know directly your concern.

For the Newbs, Since most of us have already decided, Consider Paul and Jan. Expensive, 1,600 baht. No drama, no unsafe driving, No The car not work that good, excuse. Consider other options your Next trip. Bill

Another thumbs up from me. Had a reliable safe and comfortable ride my first trip. They will be dragging me and teelack about in November. Bill

same same

BigD, Paul and Jan are still around, they have 3 cars now, will be dragging me back and forth from S-boom -BKK- and Patts in November. Pm or search for Pauls cell. Bill

Big topic for me, Rents are cheap, but Id like to secure a known quantity or at least what passes for one in LOS. I could never understand what those people in US were whining about this fixed income, now i see as retirement looms. Im looking forward to talking with BM Lord Flash in Nov. if i can get my ass out of bed before 4pm this trip. Good thread,please keep your findings shared here.

WTF Jan is back! Phil details please,no i don't want to search Thanks/Bill

Some guy will post with my name when he has been drinking also, I just use the edit button.

Wanted to move my United miles to ANA. Both Star Alliance. Was told by Ana i have to designate miles to a SA carrier before the flight. Hope this is incorrect as im losing The United miles/Bill.

Also my favorite. Becoming a routine. After my 20+ hour flight, Check in Galaxy Suites ,down the stairs to HA, Have a few Singha's, BF Non ,then off to dinner. Will check your site for the pics, sorry i missed th party.

One of my favorite topics, wish i could just get a reliable,consistent ride. Last trip i booked with Pl4 taxi,handed off to a Mr. Toom driver,changed to Eve taxi. For the ride back to BKK, took Eve again but had a little misunderstading,i was going to Bkk, driver thought S-Boom,called the dispatcher who turned out to be Mr.T . Thats Mr.T not Mr. Toom Any luck with the Limo service?wouldn't mind paying a bit more.

Thanks for posting this .I am looking to buy in Pattaya. I saw Gabor get get routed when he posted his condo sale here, he sold it. It's worth what someone buys it for. Keep the listings coming. Bill

I guess LKR is getting busy, you send them an email asking for a return discount and the just bounce the standard form-1 bdr suite 4500 baht. But book on their website and click intenet rate which gives you an automatic 30% off. When i was there in Feb they could't do enough for me. My plane leaves 12m so i always book an extra night,Im not leaving early and late checkout doesn't always work. Anyway Im checking out at 8pm and the guy says You checking out a day early,we owe you money. He reaches in the cash drawer and hands me 4500 baht,I had paid the full rate. I like this hotel but

Thanks for the quick replies,spoke with ana and may be able to busines up on the waitlist part with ff miles. After that or if its a no go Cathay looks like the ticket.Im suprised i missed it before. Also better arrival times./Bill

Ok fellow east coast guys Im in a bit of a panic. Just tried to book my Novenber flight for Loy Krathong but ANA is waitlisted for part of my itinerary. Thai Air no help out of New York. Who are you guys flying with? I may have to just move to Patts.

Thanks for that,when i was last there in Feb i was told the 30% off the 1 bedroom was good even with holidays.Lots of golf groups there so i guess things have changed. Stayed at the Marriott in May,no complaints but expensive and i like the Diana area. Let us know what you find,I'll book my hotel after my Air is settled. Bill/Back for my first Loy Krathong.

Yea,nice hotel and location.They offer a 30% discount to repeat customers but Im sure if you email/ask you'll come up with a discount. If that fails Pm me and i'll give you a specific person to contact. Im not back until Loy Krathong/Bill

I know for Vets the disability fight is a difficult one. But if you were self employed,or just don't have medical insurance the VA can be of great benefit. Contact them when you are in the states,could be of value to you later on,/Bill

Several Sailors on the board,some charter but have not met any liveaboards there. Search Yachtworld for listings. Are you in Thailand?/Bill

Spent a few evenings at the Garden last week,good food,good drink prices,great view. My first taste of Som Tom. I love spicy food. One night were heading out to dinner there, Teelack says she forgot her room key. i told her dont she didnt need it.Were just going to the Beer Garden. You drink,you look lady,you not leave me in street. I reminded her its my room. No you take short time room. Anyway, a nice alternative in Pattaya.

Or worse,she calls and hears the music of Soi8 in the background and realizes you landed a day early. No already to many people screaming intom them while waiting ti board,wouldnt want that to continue for 17 = hours.

Damn,arriving the same time on the 8th

The rules suggest that beer may be available on the course. I may be back from Hua Hin to join the 12 May outing. Couple of questions, not at all aware of the directions,point me to a map or orientation from Big C ,Nakula or WS. Im not dragging my clubs half way around the world since the airfare would be more than there worth. Rentals? Also,Teelack will not buy the Playing golf thing again,would she be welcomed to come along. Bill.

Im just a poor tomato farmer from Maryland,live on a boat. But for the newbs,try pl4 pattaya taxi.I have had good results. Mr Toom was fine but i had concerns with the condition of the cab my last booking with him.

Been back and forth on this question myself.Had uneven service from the pre arranged fellows and was set to get the Public taxi.Then a BM posted that his driver was not familiar with Pattaya and drove around fo 45' until the BM got his bearings and directed him. For me,plane lands BKK 11:40pm,carry on only,Baht for taxi and my first night in hand. I am wired to get to Patts as fast as i can.Used pre arrange- Pattaya 4 leisure,good results. Btw made in from to the plane to arrivals hall in less than 5' in feb. I also miss Jan.Anyone hear from her?