JohnIrish

This was my favorite place in BBK.... I check inn looks like the same place.... At least the rooms are the same as the past. I have not been mongering in Bangkok for years. I liked the fact that they had a separate entrance with your own key card. No ID checks. I seem to be one of the few guys that hate ID checks.

Interesting question...I like red licorice but have never seen it in a 7-11.... I thought that was weird.

I use a Schwab ATM card... They pay all the ATM fees and do not charge any fee for international use...pretty simple.

I stayed at the Metro A parts about 2 years ago. I had a street facing room...only 1 night was bad when there was a band in the street...but it sounds like many more gogo's opened up. I really like the Metro but decided to stay at China Gardens on my next trip.

I am interested in the Captains for a place to stay as well.

I stayed there once but it was a few years ago. I liked the place and would probably want to stay there again........ But not if they had a joiner fee.

I used to stay there many years ago... I like the location but the rooms were always musty...damp! At that time the price was 400 THB. Towels would never dry if wet. I wonder how a new bed or shower would change that? I am glad they upgraded but I still wonder about the rooms.

Has anyone actually used any of the insurance policies for a major operation or illness? Experience the treatment of the doctors and hospitals? I am married to a Thai and I may end up living in Thailand so I am also interested in Insurance costs. I live in the US now and I do have medical through my company if I retire but it would be equal to 250,000 THB a year! Also, this is the minimum since any cost increases will cause this number to go up. I would like to live in Thailand for 6 months a year and then the US for 6 months. It looks like I could get great insurance for significa

Hi I will be traveling to BBK with some friends... not doing any mongering on this trip.. so all my usual hotels are not what we are looking for. Around 1500-2500 thb ... we are doing the tourist things so perhaps close to the skytrain or subway would be nice. It does not have to be on Suk. A pool would be optional but not required. any recommendations for a nice place... ?

I was with my Tilac in Chiang Mai recently... We stayed at the Baan Orapin... a very nice place. They have a small pool that is very nice. It is not close to beer bars but I was not concerned about that. The staff is great and I would recommend it. Rates are probably on the top end of your budget. Do a search on the internet. Baan Orapin Heritage Bed & Breakfast Wat Gate, Chiang Mai +66 (0)8 1616 4016

I like the place but I think the rooms are dark.... lots of wood. They dont even check IDs when you bring a girl back.

I fly EVA from Seattle all the time... and like the Evergreen Deluxe. The seats are wider with more leg room. However, they are hard and I still get a sore butt after sitting for 14 hours! I think the downside is that I usually get on the older plan with only a few in flight movie channels. I think the entertainment is not so good. The movies come on a fixed times, so if you are sleeping you would miss part of a movie. I did fly China Air once in economy class... and I actually enjoyed the experience. The entertainment was fine and the seats pretty good. The entertainment is "on d

Not on your list but Ma Maison has a decent pool. It is on the ground level just behind the bar/Eating area. Just pop in there when you are walking down Soi 13 to check it out. I have only stayed in the regular rooms.. they are OK but I think the Whitehouse rooms are a better value. I am told the deluxe rooms are much better.

My Advice... Just find the best looking hotel (read the reviews) for what you are looking for. Location is not too important... there are fun places everywhere in town and the Baht Bus is so cheap it really wont matter. I usually like to explore so end up all over the place anyway. So .. basicly anywhere from soi 2 to Walking Street and between Beach Road and 2nd Road is a good place. Soi 13 is usually considered in the middle and a good central location. The Soi Buckaow area is fun but I dont think it is quite as easy to get around.

Hey... Thanks for all the replies... I will check them out and pick one. I am used to mongering so this will be a change. thanks again!