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Will be arriving in BKK on May 20 at 15:10. Will be coming in on British Airways Flight 0009. I have the car service from the RG picking me up. Anyone else going to the RG or on this flight let me know. Can always have a drink at the airport before take off or share a ride down to Pattaya.

Davey, I really don't think there is a bad time to be in Pattaya. In my past trips I have been there first trip was Nov/Dec and second trip Oct/Nov. Everything was great during that time of year, the weather was amazing. My next trip is coming up and I will be in town for May/June, I have heard from others that this is low season so prices are cheaper and allot more TG's per punter. Like I said I really don't think there would be a bad time to be in LOS.

Never seem to have a problem meeting new people. Have met many board members at the FLB and around the pool at the RG. In the morning / earlt noon it seems that all the BG's know each other and are talking to each other and I have been introduced to their punter.

MM, Donation sent vie paypal. My thoughts are with the family.

My sincere condolences.

Right now I am planning on being in Pattaya from July 1 to Aug.5, if I can work out my work schedule. Will be staying at the RG again, so I will look you up Alan for a few cold ones. The first round is on me.

Anyone who is coming from North America during July, do you know of any airfare deals? Been checking some of the air line sites and everything seems rather high? How close to your departure date do you book your flight?

Few pics of the RG. Bedroom In room safe Kitchen Sitting area View of pool from balcony

Stayed a tthe RG on both my trips to LOS. I find the place to be a great hotel for the money. Like the room lay-out, the girls seem to love the kitchen area and being able to cook up some extra spicey food in the mornings. Have always found the staff to be helpful and respectful to both myself and the girls I have with me. As far as the location goes, never had a problem getting the Baht bus. Like Wiston said catch a moving bus by the VC hotel for no extra charge. Walk up Soi Saensamram from walking street out to second road and there are always a bus going towords the RG.

Been the Residence Garden for me to. Great place and no hassels. Will be staying again on my next trip.

I just just returned from Pattaya and spent my entire trip at the Residence Garden and had no problems with their safe's. It was large enough to fit my laptop (15" screen), cd player, camera and my papers ie pass port, ticket etc.

I stayed at the RG and had no trouble fitting my laptop, cd player, passport and other papers in the in room safe.

Born and raised in Canada so I am a huge hockey fan. Growing up on the East Coast we use to get allot of games out of the New York area so I grew up an Islanders fan. They years of Bossy, Potivin, Smith etc. Vic, Are you referring to the KC Scouts?

Thanks for the info guys. It sounds like the place for me, I am spending time with a non bar girl and want something away from the action. From the map I see that it is really not that far away from her hospital and she wants to show me where she works and lives, plus with her knowing the city I am sure we can get around to movies, site seeing ok.

erik_e, I wouldn't let the location of the Residence Garden put you off. It is really not that far from the action and there is always a baht bus passing by. The rooms are great, nice pool and girl friendly. Plus not being right in the action it is a good place to relax and is quiet.

Has anyone stayed at the Royal River Hotel in BKK? Was wondering what the place is like.

Ken, I am flying out of Toronto on the morning of Oct. 6 and arriving in BKK on Oct.7 8:30 pm landing time, I am returning on Oct 24. It cost me $1029. 00 this is on United Airways. I used Cheapflights.com, great service.

Just checked out CheapAirlines.com and found some great deals from Toronto to Bangkok and JFK to Bangkok. Just booked my flight today Toronto to BKK leaving at 10:00 am arriving the following day in BKK at 8:30 PM local time $1029.00 Canadian. This is on United and Quatas.

Thanks for the info guys. I am planning my next trip from first week of Oct until the end of the month.

Just wondering how far in advance do most of you book your flight and hotel? What seems to be the best way to get a deal?

Just saw this same thing on a re-run of an old tv show called MASH. It was taking place in Koorea during the conflict there.

I just returned from a month long stay in LOS and I spent the entire time at the RG. I found the place to be great, clean rooms, great staff, excellent food. As for the checking of the ID cards, it wasn't really something I even thought about. I am sure that if I had asked the security guard who got the elevator for my date and I each night he would have recorded it. Like I said it was something I didn't think of. When we returned to the room I would put everything in the safe as she showered. There was nothing for her to take. As for the 2 beds, I never had this problem. Th

Arriving in BKK on the afternoon of Nov.14. Anyone interesting in sharing a ride to Pattaya?

I was wondering if anyone had any information about hotels at the Heathrow Airport in London? I will have a 12 hour lay-over there on my way to LOS and would like to get a room to shower and rest up alittle. I am looking for something right at the airport for a reasonable rate.

Dickie, I am a newbie to so I may not be the best to offer you advoice. I have my trip for Nov. and I e-mailed the RG back in May for my booking. I received an e-mail back with in 24 hours confirming my room. I was told that they were going fast for the time I was going to be in town. It can never hurt to book early. Enjoy your trip.