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I've walked by that place many times, but I never bothered to try it.

So it's cheaper to upgrade at the airport than to buy the more expensive seat in the first place?

Nice pictures. Looks like there's more to do on Boracay than I thought. I guess I somehow had the idea that there wasn't much nightlife there.

I think the problem usually comes up when you have connecting flights. For example, the last time I had a problem was when my plane was late getting to Detroit for the flight to Japan. I don't think they even tried to transfer the bags. They just shipped them the next day. I almost didn't make the connection myself.

My planes always seem to arrive around midnight. Lots of people at immigration, but they also usually have lots of immigration officers on duty. I'd say the usual wait is around 10 minutes. Then there's the baggage. That can take a while, and if you're lucky they won't lose yours. That seems to happen to me frequently. So frequently that, from now on, I'm taking a carry-on only.

I just looked at the Schwab site and here's what they say about their checking account: What are the fees and minimums? Monthly service fees: $0 Account minimum: $0 What do I get with this account? Unlimited fee rebates from any ATM worldwide1 A 0.06% APY variable interest rate on any balance2 Free bill pay on Schwab.com and Schwab Mobile Apply for Schwab Mobile Deposit™ to deposit checks from anywhere Free standard checks and a Visa® Platinum debit card once the account has been funded. FDIC insurance up to $250,0003 A linked Schwab One® brokerage account Link to Apple Pay™ to make purchases with your iPhone® 6 or iPhone 6 Plus It looks like you can link to a Schwab One brokerage account, but I suppose you wouldn't have to use it.

I'm not sure, but I think they also have a bank. So, you could probably have a stand alone checking or savings account.

It would seem as though it's congress that's coming up with this strategy.

For what it's worth, setting up a payment plan is usually pretty easy. I think it's almost automatic if you agree to pay off your delinquency within 48 months. Or, you could try to settle for a lesser amount. Sometimes that works.

I bet some of big hotels do something. The Hilton, maybe? Probably expensive, though.

Maybe the Thai authorities should start handing out stiff fines for people who don't understand that stop means stop? I bet that would work. I've lived all around the USA. In some states, they really do enforce the school zone speed limits. The fine for speeding can be $500. In those states, people pay attention. In other states, the school zone sings are posted, and yet people speed right through. The cops don't seem to care.

Last time I stayed at the Sabai Lodge, they just swiped my credit card when I arrived. Six weeks later, they finally put through the final charges. I'm not so sure I'd want to pay the full six weeks in advance, though. One time in Thailand, I did have to leave on short notice for a family emergency back home. That could be expensive if you'd already paid for a long period, in advance.

When they first put in some of those pedestrian crossings on Second Road, many cars would just drive on through the light, just like it wasn't there. You'd have to be nuts to assume you wouldn't get run over crossing the street, just because there's a crosswalk there with a light.

Interesting pictures. Imagine all the lives lost in the various Vietnam wars. For what? There you are, having a good time and taking pictures. And the local businesses will probably take Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.

Unless was a place I knew well, I'm not sure I'd be willing to give them such a large deposit. Come to think of it, the only hotel in Thailand that I ever gave a "deposit" to was the JW Marriott in Bangkok, and that was an unusual circumstance. I hadn't informed my credit card companies that I would be traveling to Thailand, and so when I tried to use my cards, they were "frozen" by the banks. Fortunately, I had travelers checks with me and paid for my room, in advance, with those. When I stay at guest houses, I usually pay each month in advance, once I check in, if I know how long I'm going to be staying. I guess that's different than paying a deposit.

I always wondered about that place, but never stayed there. Thanks for the report.

Lots of places will have something special going on for Thanksgiving. Then again, maybe you won't be that hungry. One time on Thanksgiving I just went over to the Blue Parrot for some Mexican food. I guess that place is long gone.

A few years ago, there used to be a pizza by the slice place on Soi Diana Inn, right near Soi LK Metro. Right next to the drugstore. Not he very best pizza, but it would do late at night if you're already in the vicinity and drunk. I wonder if they place is still there? Otherwise, I've only sampled pizza here and there. One place I tried was just about right across from the Royal Garden Plaza, on 2nd Road. Not bad. And then there was a place right off Soi 7, about halfway down. Forget the name, but they had OK pizzas and other Italian food.

I see the same problem. I try to post something but it seems to get stuck, so I say fuck it and leave. But then when I come back, the post is there.

It would be truly shocking if the Jet Ski scams were stopped for good.

Compared to going to the new Bangkok airport or Don Muang, how close is U-Tapo?

I sort of figured that, but who? Sounds like a large scale racket. I wish I could get in on that. Renting out spaces on a public sidewalk.

I've asked this question before about Bangkok, but I guess it could pertain Pattaya, as well. All the people who set up shop on the sidewalk at night. Sukhumvit in Bangkok or wherever in Pattaya. Do they pay any rent to anyone, or is it a free-for-all?

Delta is just a typical US airlines. Nothing special. One thing of note: until fairly recently, I never once flew Delta when they didn't somehow misplace my bags. Every single time. Lost luggage. They always found it, but sometimes it took them a day or two. After the last incident, I've decided that from now on, I travel with only a carry-on bag.

Is it just that it can rain so hard so fast, or does Thailand need some instruction in how to properly construct storm drains?