Ass Bandit

I think Gabor is correct. I was in Phuket at the quite expensive (for me) Millennium Hotel. They tried to charge me 1500 baht for my 'guest'. I argued that I had paid for 2 people in the room. They argued that I have an unregistered guest. I told them I would register her. They agreed that if I registered her it would be ok. So the next night I brought another girl and simply told them the first girl gone, register this one. No further argument and no fee charged. Still a pain though. The hotel tried to equate 'registering' with 'charging fee'. Two different things. Most hotels that charge a joiner fee are the high end hotels that try to be family friendly and think themselves a bit above the p4p scene.

I've fucked worse.

Hey leave me out of it.

Irish Rovers is also good

NZ it's called soccer. It's looking like if 'football' isn't the national game of choice then it's called soccer.

Not only you yanks, us aussies also call it soccer. To confuse it even more, the term football means different things in each state. In Queensland and New South Wales if you say you are going to the football it means you are going to rugby league. In Victoria and some other states it means you are going to the aussie rules. Jeez, now I've confused myself, I'm off for a few ales and a lay down.

I'm an Aussie and it pains me only slightly but have to doff my cap to those Kiwis, above and beyond so far and wish them well in trying to get through tonight. I must say from the aussies point of view (very one eyed). We lost the plot against the krauts and just couldn't come back from that flogging. A big thumbs up to the teams that went through. A big finger to some of the refs.

I've got some land for sale but viewing it is only by appointment.....at low tide.

It was the long haul flight from Gold Coast to KL. Can't really remember short haul. Go to site and type in 'entertainment' in the search box. http://www.airasia.com/au/en/myflights/ife.html

I may be wrong but pretty sure you do have entertainment on air asia, you can pre pay or pay on flight. I just checked the website in case I was losing my marbles and yes they do have in flight entertainment. I did buy the pack with the blanket, it's more expensive than doing it online before the flight. When I say everyone was buying blankets I didn't mean it literally, used a bit of litterary licence, those that could get one did and those that did not were none too happy about freezing their cods off. No way am I bringing a blanket to or from thailand. Just wear jeans and a jumper next time. Be aware that air asia are a point to point carrier, your connecting flight won't wait. But in saying that, my flight from KL to BKK was delayed for 2 hourse anyway. Just don't cut it fine with onward flights. In the KL airport you can pay about $20 and use their lounge for shower, relax etc. By the way, the overnight stay in Brunei is free, sort of, it's included in the flight. Brunei is an alcohol free country/state whatever but there are 'hidden' places you can partake. If Thai is only a couple of hundred more than the others then I would go directly with them but otherwise go the air asia option.

I agree with most of the above. I have done the air asia KL/BKK. Good airline but I would recomment you pay the extra $40 on the Gold Coast to KL section to get the seat by the exit, well worth it. Don't pay the extra to get priority boarding, what's the point. Had no trouble with the seats or entertainment. But beware, it is a no frills airline, you will pay for absolutely everything. They turned the air con to freezing then charged everyone for a blanket. Brunei Airlines was good. I had a stopover in Brunei which was a good idea. No alcohol on the plane but they will let you drink your duty free if you are a little discreet. Only allowed 12 cans of beer and 1 bottle of wine into Brunei, I had a bottle of half drunk Baileys, carton of beers, 1 (and a half) bottles of wine but the customs guys just told me not to take so much next time and waived me through. Only problem was on the way back it isn't a stopover, it's a 3 hour wait and not good. Qantas to Sydney then BA to Bangkok.........don't even think about it. Terrible attitude by both airlines. If you don't mind paying a bit more then definitely do the direct flight to BK with Thai. They were good, very good. I got a midnight flight that got in about 7am. For me, I'd do either air asia for price of Thai for service etc. Enjoy your trip you lucky bastard.

Let me clarify. 20k is a hell of a lot for a village girl. 20k is a hell of a lot for a city girl. If you want the best advice then it may be an idea to give all the facts otherwise we are only guessing and could steer you the wrong way. IMHO, which admittedly is worth very little, I would think you are being played. Tread carefully friend.

I have to agree with Joekicker. 20k is a lot to a farm girl, maybe she has a man and is happy to sponge of you.

I wouldn't have a clue. Here in Aus it is a prescription drug so there would be a hassle if they thought I was taking in too much. I'd say it would be the usual fine of a couple of hundred dollars. I think we are supposed to keep prescriptions with us for such things but if it isn't prescription in Thailand I can hardly do that. I would think it would depend on the customs officer as well, they are pretty red hot on too many cigarettes etc but that is a duty free issue. I don't think they worry too much about Viagra/Cialis etc unless you decide to bring in a suitcase full. But to be honest I can't assist.

Last time in Thailand I went to buy a bottle of Scotch duty free and was told we couldn't take duty free booze to Australia from Thailand. Had me fucked, never heard of that before. I agree Fondles, I'll be taking a shitload of Kamagra home next time. Personal use for a year of course.