BigKev

Doggy, Road trip shirt sounds like a great idea. Also my mate is Fornicator on the board, Greg in real life. Just realized I never told you his name. The bus hiring I think was a brillant move, will make the trip much easier. You're doing a fantastic job on the outings. 17 days left to wheels up but whos counting. Cheers, BigKev

Doggie, Count me and my buddy Greg(aka Fornicator) in for the trip. See you Nov. 5 at our party in The FLB. Looking forward to your judging expertise. BigKev

Doggie: Count me and my good friend, newbie to Thailand, and new board member Fornicator in for the American team. With how we play golf America is at a distinct disadvantage. Our handicap it is that we try to play golf at all, in fact we figure our score by how many balls per hole we use. As for the size of the shirts - if you remember Ray W's car bottoming out when you, he, Ben, and I played last year I think more then XXL is needed for both my friend and myself. Get four shirts with as many X's as you can and we will be glad to reimburse the additional expense. Will be in town star

I have used Alex in the past but not recently and in spite of the previous posts decided to use him again. Emailed today and did get a prompt response- he has raised his price to 1660 baht. I politely responded with a thank you and would love to use you again but for the standard 1500 even though others have had the same ride for 3-400 baht less recently and he promptly responded with no and have a nice day. As such will be trying one of the other services and will let you know of my luck. Big Kev

Go for deluxe without a doubt. I am also 6'3" and wide on top of it and it is the only way to go. Great room. I do agree with the other posts to go for the aisle not the window exit row seat or you will be miserable due to the hump from the raft in the door. Also when you make your reservation let them know you always want exit row and they will put in your file permanently. They now ask me if i want exit row when i check in rather then the other way around. Just get to the airport early and I bet you will get your seat with out a problem.

Have stayed at the Areca three times and they do check ids. However after a few days if you just walk straight through with the girl they no longer bother you. As such it can be up to you based on whether you know the girl or not.

Have private car and driver for 1500 w/ tolls. Anybody want to share? let me know. Cheers [smiley=cheers.gif], Big Kev

Thinking of flying them JFK to BKK. Have flown Cathy and EVA in the past and been happy with both, but the fares right now on NWA are so low I am considering them. Any opinion/information on Northwest good or bad would be appreciated. Thanks. Big Kev [smiley=cheers.gif]

CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE FOR THE FARES ON SPECIAL FROM VARIOUS POINTS TO BKK. FOUND ONE FOR $640 FROM JFK TO BKK. I KNOW UNITED HAS SIMILAR PRICES BUT FOR THOSE WHO PREFER CATHY QUITE A DEAL. HOWEVER IT APPEARS THAT THESE FLIGHTS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR AIR MILES. JUST A FYI GUYS. I STILL PLAN TO FLY ON EVA IN EVERGREEN DELUXE BUT BEING 6'3" AND NOT PETITE HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THAT DECISION. BACK IN PATTAYA IN 27 DAYS. [smiley=cheers.gif]

Anybody interested in sharing a ride?

Does anyone have info or experience on this place? There is nothing posted in the reviews. Found it on the net. They have availability for December and only want 900 baht a night. It is obvious that it is a bit out of the way but seems like a great deal. And yes they are guest friendly and the price includes VAT. I am considering this place and the Welkom Inn, Areca Lodge, and the Residence gardens. So far by the looks of the place, price, and that from location should be quiet yet still close to the action it seems to be winning. Help this is the first time and I don't want to screw up.