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I visited many places that dengue fever was prevalent in my 20 odd years in the R.A.N. and was lucky enough not to contract it. I reckon the mosquitoes were afraid of the alcohol that exuded from my body, and I've used the same anti-fever treatment ever since. Places like the Phillipines, Fiji, Thailand, Singapore, New Guinea - all had outbreaks at times when we were visiting. Mosquitoes still avoid me, but thank your gods that nothing else seems to be repelled by my state (or at least I don't think so, he he!).

Bloody Amazing - how can a kid like that have such a mature voice? Makes me want to make some more kids.... (and I mean that in a clean and nice way).

We stayed at Metro Apartments in April and it was pretty quiet (at least after midnight,or so) and hardly ever heard a sound, other than the occasional door slamming by some inconsiderates. However, we both had rooms on the top floor, and found it a long haul when pissed - the girls helped us UP though....

Yes, good tip, Bazl - I forgot to mention that.

Just don't bring too many clothes - too difficult to carry bags around. I usually buy a new lot of shorts, t-shirts, polo shirts when I get to Thailand that will keep me going in Australia until the next trip. If you actually find time to visit a temple whilst in Pattaya (and I'm buggered if I know how) then just buy a pair of light long pants (so cheap and so easy) when you need them. Oh, sometimes I have to buy another quite cheap backpack to get my new clobber home - Bugger!

Whilst it hasn't been mentioned since 2008, I really enjoyed breakfasts at Robin's Nest at top of Soi Diana this year when I was there, and will probably go there again.