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Resurfacing work continues south of Khao Noi creating another bottleneck for traffic. A peek inside the central island barriers No barriers at the Tai intersection

Noticed last night the Klang intersection is now sporting a permanent barrier. Pics from this morning. Sign at the Klang intersection is coming down View to the south View to the north

A few pics from today. Most of the vegetation in the central island has now been cleared. As an aside, caught the red light just as it changed yesterday around 5pm northbound on Suk at the Pattaya Tai intersection. They've really fucked up the timing on those lights. Estimate 5 min cycle for each change of light, meaning southbound Suk right on to Tai 5 min green, then right from Tai on to southbound Suk 5 min green, and finally north and south get the green again. Watched as right and then left turning traffic cleared in about 2 minutes. Meanwhile could see southbound Suk traf

Snaps from this afternoon of the progress north and south of Klang.

Construction barricades now south and north of Klang. Work has started on clearing the central island. Some pics from the start of the project 11 January

I find the Wintergreen flavor preferable for a mentholated BJ.

Many times you'll get a lower price booking online than as a walk up.

Here's a map that others might find more useful. Richard, feel free to use in any of your marketing for the new bar.

Here's a link to Google Street View of the location. The bar is located behind the line of bars facing the street.

Definitely worth the short ride to Bang Saray beach. Besides the good, inexpensive food and quiet beaches, no peskie vendors bothering you. At least I hope that's still the case. It's been a few months since I was last there.

Read somewhere that he's moved to Tropical Bar on Soi Khao Noi.

I'd have to disagree with the statement doners are the same all around Pattaya. Sampled a few from other stands when my favorite was closed and have to say they were pretty bad. Main difference I found was either the meat was overcooked and dried out (probably because they don't sell enough to keep it fresh on the spit) and/or the vegetables were not fresh. As an aside, my favorite stand is on Soi Dianna, just outside the entrance for LK Metropole, in front of the 7-11.

Agree. Managed to catch Loy Krathong on my first visit to Thailand in 2008. They used to have a stage at the start of Walking Street where the traditional Loy Krathong dance was performed. Here's a video I shot on that first visit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i2RlihVpx0 And a few pics from that night.

Where is the Pong Tambon office? This year they've been digging out the North end. It wasn't until a few weeks ago they cleared out the trucks and diggers in preparation for the imaginary rainy season. This pic shows the area they were working on. You can see on the other side of the reservoir where they were dumping the dredging spoils. Not sure what they're doing over there. There's a shitload of large rocks piled up at the moment. Not sure what they're developing the area to be used for; park maybe?

Have you considered purchasing a Kindle Paperwhite? On of my best ever purchases. Easy to carry around, screen is great for reading, and downloading of books is quick and easy.

Probably one of the best books I've read set in the Civil War period. The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. Amazon.com Review This novel reveals more about the Battle of Gettysburg than any piece of learned nonfiction on the same subject. Michael Shaara's account of the three most important days of the Civil War features deft characterizations of all of the main actors, including Lee, Longstreet, Pickett, Buford, and Hancock. The most inspiring figure in the book, however, is Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, whose 20th Maine regiment of volunteers held the Union's left flank on the s

Must have just missed crossing paths with you Friday. From a little bit earlier than you... Huai Chak Nok Mabphrachan I think Mabphrachan has benefited somewhat from the recent rains. Two weeks earlier there was a land bridge from below where I was standing to the rounded point of land on the right side of this pic. That land bridge is now underwater.

They could very well be number one due to under-reporting of road deaths. Heard they don't count it as a road death unless they find you as corpse at the scene of the accident. Die on the way or at the hospital and it's not counted as a road death.

Still there. Here's a link to Streetview of their location (Theprasit near Soi 6). Okay shop if you're looking for an inexpensive bike. If you're looking for a better quality bike I would recommend SV Bikes also on Theprasit, corner of Soi 8)

For the casual rider I agree, but if your rides are typically in the 50km + range on a regular basis then purchasing a lightweight, high quality bike makes good sense. The lower weight equates to less kg pushed around over a ride, and the higher quality components means more energy going into turning of the wheels vs overcoming friction of the gearing and bearings.

Chase doesn't charge for the transfer.

Live in the area and never thought to give this restaurant a try as I eat pretty much exclusively thai food. Based on the restaurant's name, didn't think they had Thai food. Tried their gang keow gai (green curry with chicken) and have to say it's one of the best I've had. Thanks MM for the recommendation.

Good one! LOL

Are you sure about that? Per the terms and conditions: Fees 4.1 Customers will have to pay a 10 baht fee in order to activate the Card if the first top-up is less than 1,000 baht. 4.2 When activating and topping up the Card for the first time, customers must top-up the Card with at least 20 baht. Regardless, I can't be arsed with remembering to bring a cash card to see a movie, especially if it might be a spur of the moment decision to go. That's what cash is for.

No minimum top up, but if less than 1000B there's a 10B fee. For those of us who don't go to movies with any degree of frequency, and potential holiday customers, this card has absolutely zero benefits.