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Dungheap, There is very nice restaurant right opposite R.G. - called Alois. Tell them you friend of Russell and they will look after you very well. They have great temperature controlled wine cellar too. Now one of my favourites in Patts. Cheers

Last flew with Singapore in November Melbourne/Bangkok/Melbourne. IMHO their standards are still very good but not so their reservation system. The Bkk/Singapore leg flight was cancelled (I believe because of low occupancy as this was at the time of the floods and there were few passengers wanting to go to Bangkok at that time) and the flight they put me on arrived in Singapore one hour after the scheduled departure of the Singapore/Melbourne leg. As it turned out the flight to Melbourne was an hour late departing but it was my first flight on the A380 so did not really mind. I would not he

Another easy win last Saturday by 4 to 5 lengths untouched. Record now 14 out of 14. Get a real buzz watching this great mare racing.

Hmmmmmmmmm - got me thinking there Deuce - Rideher Cup is Europe v USA with a few of us colonials thrown in. Maybe could come up with Patts equivalent of the Solheim Cup. Would not mind a round or two with Paula or Michelle - that would sure put them off their game and ensure another Euro win.

Try a round or two of golf - there are some nice caddies out there.

Jetstar could not pay me to fly with them. They are crap. Good luck anyway M'8 if your flight does manage to depart and arrive anywhere near schedule.

Last minute trip booked at the weekend - 5th to 19th March.

Could not give a rats arse about Superbowl. But looks like Secrets will have a good show on for it.

Just remembered an experience in Phil late last year. Staying in a high rise condo and had trouble opening the in room safe. Called reception and they advised look underneath the the safe for the key.

Sadly will have to watch from far away. Have a great night anyway.

Maybe I am gullible but I would like to say that I have been coming to Pattaya on a regular basis for the past 10 years - maybe 15 to 20 trips and I have formed an opinion that Thai girls from mainstream establishments are as honest as the day is long (or have I just been lucky???????) A couple of questions spring to mind on this event - 1. Did the girl (or anyone else) have knowledge of what was in the safe - I do not think too many of us leave 100,000 baht in a hotel safe. 2. If she did not know what was in the safe it seems pretty unlikely to me that she would try such a break in on jus

So one Victorian in the side (and by all accounts just scraped in) almost single handly cleans up the Poms. Why cannot the best domestic team in the country get more representation in the Aussie side? The best Aussie batsman on current form (Brad Hodge) does not even get a look in. Still a long way to go but great start by Australia.

Have a look at the suites at Heaven Above. Just off Walking St in Soi Diamond. Never stayed there but like the go-go and heard good reports about the accom.

Hi Pete, Cannot add much to the comments of the previous posters. Obviously it is impossible to please everybodies tastes in music. Me being 60+ am most likely to have different preferences to the younger generation but in my humble opinion what you have going there is just fine.

I have read on here and other boards many complaints about Cebu Pacific particularly on the Bkk/Clark(Angeles) route about flight cancellations, delays etc. Personally I have never done that route but on several occasions have used them for Bkk/Manila/Bkk and without exception they have been spot on. Of course they are a budget airline and you get what you pay for but as I say they have never let me down.

Hi Callum, I will be back for No 9. As always will play with any partner that will have me and any team that will have me. Handicap - the max. Australian. Shirt XXL

I'm waiting to book for November. Malaysia have good cheap fare from here at the moment but means stopover in K.L. and Thai, the only direct flight, not budging so far. Facts point to fares to Thailand dropping but Thai logic hard to follow at times. Must also build in exchange rates - way they have been going would tend to mean more expensive flights for us falangs.

Tara Court has great 2 bedroom apartments. You can check them online for prices - I think weekly rate is around 19,000 baht depending on the season. Located on Pratamak Hill so not in central Pattaya but still easy access to either Pattaya or Jomtien.

Cebu Pacific prices seem to change by the day. I booked Manila/Singapore/Manila flight last month for May this year - 5,566php return which I reckoned was a pretty good deal. Cheapest available price online today is 12,363php Think the prices quoted by the OP are their "go-lite" fares - no checked in luggage.

Definitely my favourite in Patts. Highly recommend. OK - a little bit pricey by LOS standards but compensated for by the ambience and quality.

Yeah - have had similar problems with them booking online. No response to online query why booking not confirmed and made several telephone calls to them before getting to talk to a person but still little action. Eventually sorted after about 3 weeks. Actually had query from my cc company about the payment so I suspect Cebu Pacific custom not all that well appreciated by the major credit card providers. Another quite humorous occurrence with Cebu Pacific - I cancelled a flight for a certain person back from Bkk to Manila earlier this year without that person knowing. Cebu's explanation t

Good for you M'8 - she is lovely lady. Please say Hi to her from me.

Agree with you Greg - a great lady and always a pleasure to visit her bar. Now, more importantly, how about another certain lady that worked there known to have been seen in your company on the odd occasion? Cheers old mate - hope to catch up with you again late next year.

Apart from those mentioned above have also used directrooms and no problems with them. One word of warning - some sites advertise their rates all inclusive whereas others put their prices up without taxes - have found this quite misleading as what looks like a cheaper price may not necessarily be so. Also check whether breakfast is included. Also, if you are a frequent traveller, sites such as Agoda and Travelclub offer reward points which may be of interest.

G'day Bob, From what I have seen most hotels are sticking with bumping up their prices from Nov 1st. The exception is the place I have booked called Sea Orchid. Good rooms at around 1,200 baht per night(incl. breakfast). The only drawback is that it is a little out of the way (Soi 5 Pratamak) and ideally you would need your own transport or allow to pay more for taxis. I have stayed there before and apart from the location would highly recommend it. Shame though that Kinaree Palace is no longer in business as it was just around the corner.