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Thanks mate for your advice. Will follow this strategy in August.

For airport train they have a website (I found it using google) - http://www.bangkokairporttrain.com/news.html For 389 bus they have a website (I found it using google) - http://www.airportpa...varnahbumi.html

Over recent years I've watched episodes of Wagon Train, Beverley Hillbillies, Bewitched, McHales Navy, Dad's Army, Whose the Boss are ones I recall. Lately, we have Green Acres, Seinfeld, Friends, F Troop, Gilligan's Island, Family Ties, Cheers, Happy Days off the top of my head. But the one series I have been praying many many years for a rerun is one I used to come home from primary school and never missed an episode. It gave me a basic education about the American Indians, scenery, hunting skills etc. Name of the show ......................... Daniel Boone I hope I get to watch it again before I kick the bucket.

Appreciate all the transport options. I'm always adding info to my research notes for future reference. Thanks for your time. Cheers

To update: Black Caviar won her 20th race Sat. before last at Morphetville in Adelaide (attracted a 30,000 crowd). Supposedly having one more start this Sat. in Aust. (Goodwood Hcp - Morphetville) and then heading for Ascot. No other horse comes close to her here so I will be interested in how she measures up over in Britishmieland.

I first visited in 2006. Took a walk along the boardwalk inspecting the beach (and other sights) and walked away declaring the beach off limits. Sounds like some things never change. My last visit I headed straight for Koh Larn for my beach fix. Thanks for the pics of Asia beach. I knew of it, just never visited. Will check it out next time, as well as Bang Saray.

Last June I tried to get a room there for my last 6 nights but no rooms were available. I was not surprised as I had watched the construction progress and post opening reports regarding both the accom. and restaurant on another board. I did, however, dine there on two occasions. It is my no. 1 place to take a lady for a romatic dinner before partaking in 'dessert'.

Lantern, thanks for the directions. Duly noted for my next visit. Cheers

Merry Xmas and a happy new year to you and all fellow BMs.

It's threads like these that I can usually pickup additional info for my Pats file. As I stayed at Chow Soy this year I walked past Seaside 11 a few times. I was aware of it for brekkie but never got there. Next trip and I hope to try a roast dinner there as well (as recommended). I've added Butcher's Arms to my list but I don't know where along Soi Boukow it is located. Shouldn't be hard to find out.

No more or less inane than many other threads started by BMs IMHO. As a member of tripadvisor,virtual tourist,travellerspoint and travelfish, I am always wary of negative reviews when the majority are positive (within a similar time period).

I had dinner here on 2 occasions last June (different barfines). First time, I ordered the shredded chilli beef but couldn't eat all of it, forced it on to the gf haha. I'm not a food connissuer (spelling) but I enjoyed everything I ate. My second visit was with my mate and his "tgf' for her birthday. My mate is a self-proclaimed food expert and he gave the food a thumbs up. Anyway, a very nice place for a romantic dinner. As far as prices went, still a shitload cheaper than back here in Oz. Having followed the construction, staff hiring, service training etc on another board I expected everything to be a pleasant dining experience and I wasn't disappointed. I will return in the future although there are other places I have researched that I look forward to experiencing eg Cherry's on Third Rd and some places (Third Rd & Sth Pattaya Rd)where the Thais like to eat. I had to book a few days accom. at the end of my trip (after staying at prebooked accom. at Choy Sow) but all rooms were booked and this was in June, so unless you have booked in advance you, I fear, you will take your chances.

Thanks for the TR. Brought back some memories from my trip in 2010. I had read about the female relations laws before I went, hence I made a point of keeping my nose clean. Focused on great scenery, cheap eating and drinking. When I was in Luang Prabang I spent a day out at Kuang Si Waterfalls, 30kms out of town. "Baht" type buses take you out there. I asked at my guesthouse what was a fair price to pay. More passengers equates to less cost. My guesthouse arranged a ride through one of their friends. I shared the ride with 4 young backpackers. Admission to the park was 20K. Take bug spray,towel,sandals and camera. One rope swing over one of the pools that you can swim in. Nice and refreshing from the heat. Many locals picnic out there. I crossed paths with a number of tourists I had seen up in northern Laos. There are food and market stalls around the entry to the park. Overall, a pleasant day's outing. Tip: Check first if the water is flowing.

Quote nus1 "f*cked if id be taking his word for it, i wouldn't be going within 50 meters of the water." +1

Visited China Garden last month on 2 occasions. Once with my BF. The other to celebrate my mates BG's birthday. I loved the ambience and the service, I can't afford this back in Oz. My BF helped me out with my spicy shredded beef. I know it's knew but I felt like I was dining in a classy restaurant. I will be returning next year.