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  1. There's no fitted furniture, so it's bolted to the floor. Not ideal I grant you and only big enough for wallet, camera, phone, etc, and certainly not big enough for a laptop or netbook. Keyman Edit: They also have safety deposit boxes in reception but I can't recall how big they were or how accessible timewise they were.
  2. To be honest I used it as a bolthole in town, but the times I was there the noise from Beach Road was not excessive, especially with the patio doors closed. Keyman
  3. A few pics of this hotel just off Beach Road. Costs were 1,000 Baht or 1200 Baht if you want the sea view. Free wi-fi in the room, no breakfast. Friendly staff and 'guest' friendly. Very clean place. The stairs were a bit steep if you have problems, but fine otherwise. Space for parking bikes in front of (small) reception.No pool but does have a sun deck (bearing in mind you're facing the beach!) Good size fridge and a small safe, but you need to lie on the floor to access it!! (The safe, not the fridge!) THe hotel is liter
  4. I was in Pizza Big just the other night and it was as good as always - well worth giving it a go. Keyman
  5. No safety cars!!! Anyway, thanks for all the advice guys. I decided to give Armageddon a crack but when I arrived they had golf on. However just up the road on the opposite side I saw another bar had it on big screens so watched it there - good race and good result too! Thanks again for your help fellas. Keyman
  6. Apologies if in the wrong forum. I'm looking for somewhere to watch the Belgian Grand Prix this evening and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on where to go? I'm based over in Naklua (but happy to travel into town if its a good bar) and I know the Sportsmens bar will have it on but I was wondering where else might have it on and preferably on a big screen! Many thanks guys Keyman
  7. When are you gonna have time to read anything????????? Keyman
  8. Managed to find this place and got in just after midnight. Lam had started his set but he really is a cracking player. I'm sure I'll be heading back there again. Keyman
  9. Thanks Jacko - I should be able to find it ok Keyman
  10. Whereabouts is the Blues Factory? I've just arrived this morning so this sounds great for tonight! Keyman
  11. I'll be back in Patts again the week after next. I've already sorted my bike for around town, but I was wondering if anyone knows of anyone in town who arranges bike tours? I don't mean around town but out of town on decent size bikes? I do a lot of ride outs in the UK and toured Europe last year, so again, I'm not looking at this from inexperience, just something different to enjoy on my jolidays Thanks guys Keyman
  12. Great pics, Billions. The thing about WS is that you have a virtually unlimited and always changing supply of things/people to snap!! Keyman
  13. Steve Morrison, Team GB sailing!
  14. We've taken cheese, chocolate and other foodstuffs in normal luggage and never had any problems at any time. As long as it's well wrapped to prevent it bursting open in your case you shouldn't have any problems. Keyman
  15. I've flown Thai Airways several times over the last few years as I prefer the direct flight rather than hanging around another airport for several hours just to save a few quid. No complaints over the food and pretty much each time i travel I manage to get an 'exit' seat so more legroom. The only gripe I had was the IFE was pants. They just had the large screens several rows ahead of you which more often than not couldn't be seen too well. However I believe their flights London-BKK now have individual back seat screens. I've also amassed a good few points so on the return leg next time I can
  16. Roo If you've never ridden one before, Pattaya is not the place to learn. You have to have eyes in the back of your head and they will literally come at you from every direction. The normal rules of the road don't apply here. For instance, normally you would give way on a roundabout to vehicles already on it. In Patts they do exactly the opposite and the roundabout becomes crammed with cars, bikes and buses. They never look when they come out of a junction as they expect you to have seen them first. They will drive/ride on both sides of the road and either way on one way streets. Then to top
  17. last year i rented a Honda Click (not from these guys). I seem to recall that the storage space under the seat wasn't large enough to put a helmet in, even the little cheapie ones. Does anyone know which 125cc bikes can fit an open face helmet under the seat? I'll be bringing the helmet from the UK and I'm loathe to leave it visible on the bike and have someone cut the strap and nick it. Thanks guys Keyman
  18. Hi Cluster I can't comment on the accommodation options for Naklua, as I stay at a private house, but there are many hotels in that area and worth having a look at those down by Wongamat beach. Loads of bars and eateries and some massage parlours - pretty much all you need but on a smaller scale than Pattaya city centre. You're only a baht bus ride from Beach road and Walking Street, but coming back you may need to take 2 baht buses as sometimes (though not always) when the bus gets to the Dolphin roundabout it turns back onto Beach Road. If it does, just hop off, cross the road and get on a
  19. I use Firefox and have no problems viewing any links that are posted. I do know, however, that there was an issue recently with the new Adobe update, but whether that would affect the 'missing links' I have no idea. Sorry I couldn't help more. Keyman
  20. Click on the link in the first post. It shows exactly what is being discussed. Keyman
  21. I've had mine for a couple of years too and find it's a great gadget. I've loads of books on it, many of them free. Great for flights, airports, lying on the beach/ by the pool, sitting in a quiet bar without the bulk of carrying books with you. I also have it synched with my laptop, netbook and Iphone so I can carry on reading wherever I am. Enjoy Martin! Keyman
  22. The last time I played a round in Thailand (Oo err, missus!) the caddy was asking if I had a girlfriend, so some, but not all, may be a bit playful!! Keyman
  23. Not forgetting trading in counterfeit goods!! Someone taking one or two back for personal use is unlikely to raise more than an eyebrow, but no way would they turn a blind eye to 900. Keyman
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