monkeyman

About 7000 baht a day for spending money should do you OK without having to hold back too much, though you can get by on a lot less if you want. I wouldn't bother with travellers cheques. There are ATM machines everywhere.

Reminds me of the allegedly true story of a celebrity book signing when an old lady got to the front of the queue and, on being asked her name by the celeb, replied "Emma Chissett". The celeb duly signed the book "To Emma Chissett" and handed it to her. Turned out the old dear was just asking how much the book cost.

Good idea. But he'd better get a wiggle on cos if the local bill get a sniff of the hooky tom he pugged away in his peter after the blag on that spieler he'll be up in front of the beak and looking at a five stretch in the shovel. Am I right or am I right?

I did the trip in Premium Laurel class last month. The video was fine, having a 10.5" touch screen with a choice of about 20 movies which you could play/fast forward/rewind as you wish, as well as all the usual stuff. It had a few computer games on it as well. Didn't really check out the music but the stuff on offer looked pretty average. The seats were pretty good, with a 61" pitch and a 170 degree recline. The food wasn't that great but it does come on bone china plates, and was still a lot better than the plastic tray full of reconstituted crap that they throw in your lap in cattle class. I did have a quick glance into Elite Class, and it does look better than the old Evergreen Deluxe. The seats look better and the video screens are definitely bigger. Probably still the best value for money.

Hello tourists. Welcome to Thailand.

Dave, you may as well push them in front of a train, the result will be the same. LAM ROOLS!!!

Why bother with TC's? Just use ATM's and save yourself a load of hassle.

Agreed. I'll stick with my all night on the piss tests which IS my idea of fun.

Thanks. I'm in Premium Laurel on the new 777. I'll give it a look.

Any chance of a preview? I'm using it myself on Thursday.

I stayed there once and thought it was very good for the cash. If it hadn't been for all the construction work that started up in soi 13 I would've used the place again.

I've always liked Sabai Lodge, but it'll take you a bit over your price range.

The rooms are looking a bit of the worn side but they're well laid out and I've yet to see a roach there. There don't have a go go, but the infamous disco doesn't shut until an hour after NEP. OK, but usually overcrowded. I'd recommend anyone to try it at least once. It's certainly an experience.

I'd avoid all bars showing football like the plague. Much the same as with any other sport. Except F1, obviously.

Looks OK for the money, but the number of lounges it'll get you into is very limited.

The old one wasn't guest friendly, so the chances are this one will be the same.

Never mind those, let's concentrate on the false teeth . Are we talking about ours or the BG's?

Just my way of saying it's not exactly my favourite airport.

I'd rather they used it as a US Military target.

No it doesn't, even though the lounges are called Evergreen. Strange, innit?

It's about as much fun as french kissing a skunk.

I thought I was in with a chance until I read the bit about being able to stand up.

I've used this service several times and they've always been 100 per cent reliable.

Are we talking Thai "experts" here?

That'll teach 'em not to employ cowboy caterers.