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This may sound like a silly question but how are pork bellies served in the west. I googled pork bellies and sounds like it is unprocessed bacon. The meat comes from the belly side of the pig. So we aren't talked pulled pork or pork chops, or pork sausages, right? I live in the Northeast part of the states. Pork is not that popular where I live. Perhaps down south, pork is more popular. Aside from bacon and ham ,the only pork that I normally eat are pan fried pork strips at a Chinese restaurant I go. BTW, I wouldn't mind trying some fire pork with some white rice next time I am in tow

Hello again, I used Nam's Taxi several more times. On my second trip back to Pattaya I was met by a young pretty lady. I was a bit surprised because I had thought that I was going to be picked up by Bee again. Bee was sick and could not pick me up. I thought that the young lady might be a college student. Her English was pretty good. We chatted a little on the way to Pattaya. I wasn't sure if she had mentioned her name at the airport when she had first picked me up. Boy was I surprise when I found her name was Nam. She is much prettier in person. We talked a bit her business. Sound

Hello I just posted a comment about Nam's Taxi service somewhere else on this forum. I got there because of a link. I made the post there. After reading posting there I read some of the posts. Not sure if I really should have posted there or here. I think here is better.Simply said I was happy with Nam's taxi service. It cost me 1200 baht from the airport to Pataya no extras. Communication was good. Driving was good. My drivers name was Bee and she had a nice Toyota Suv. I will use her service again. Patfan

Pete, Very interesting post. Thanks for taking the time to putting it together and posting it. There is a lot of info to digest. Is there a site that would offer more info on this type of set-up? Specifically a block diagram and/or a wiring dagram of how everything goes together? It seem to me that there are two side to figure out how this system works, the hardware and the software. I think the hardware would cost the most ( and easier to understand) but the software would be the hardest to figure out. What requirements are needed and what different options that one has and choosing t

Where did you buy these Ipod look alikes and how much were they? Did you save a lot? I bought a MP3 player in China a few years ago. I am still having problems getting it to work. I think there is a problem in the format. I tried changing the encoding format in my computer but still not getting it to work. Can you contact the shop you bought it at? Good luck.

Hello, I would try to confirm my reservation. For a fee I am sure the hotel desk people or a local travel agent can check to see if everything is in order. My goodness.. what would you do if you got to airport and they said your flight had been cancel and you would have to wait for the next available seat ? You might be stuck in Thailand for few extra days...or hopefully for a few extra weeks. That would be a shame!! Good luck.

I believe there is now a Eastiny on Soi 7. A few weeks ago they had a sign that said they were now open. They looked as if there had internet services also. I want to, but a didn't get a chance to take a look around. Has anyone one checked the place out yet?

Gus, You do need to apply for a visa for Mainland China. The cost for a Single visit...30 day visa is 30-50 USD. This is according to a Chinese embassy site. I have gotten visa's by visiting their embassy in NY (got it on the same day) and also thru travel agencies (this took about 7-10 days). I believe a visa for Hong Kong is similar to the way we get a visa for Thailand (at the airport). Gulin is a small city. It is fairly modernize. It is a city where Chinese and westerners go for vacation. Yangshuo is a nearby town where you can shop. I believe they have artist community the

Thanks for the additional replies. Both of those sites look useful. The ocopustravel.com had a nice feature that was as the Chairman said... it works in real time. I talked to my friend today he said that he has arranged for a room at the Royal Twin Hotel on Second road. I did not see any review in the Hotel section for that hotel. Has anyone stayed there before? Any comments? He did say that the price was about 2000 baht a night, of which I thought was a bit expensive. But then again he will have a room for sure and it is during high season and Christmas is coming. Thanks again

Thanks for the replies. My friend is still emailing for a room in late December. I gave him your recommendations and also I suggested he tries Garbor's site for some hints. He is also looking at the Jomtien area. The FLB Bar's hotel section is a good one. It always worked for me as a starting place. But like other have said Christmas time is the high season and reservations should have been made earlier. Thanks again.

Hello Guys, I have a lucky friend who will be visisting Pattaya at the end of December. I told him about this site and he loves it. I suggested to him to get his hotel reservation early. I guess I should have told him very very earlier. I have always used the Hotel Reviews to gather info and the contact the hotels direct and that has always worked for me. He has tried the Flippers, the Eastinys, and The Residence Garden. They are all booked up . Is there a hotel consildator website that will find a good room for him in Pattaya? Or does anyone have any other hotels that they can sugg

Hello JML, A few more days and you will be in Thailand. I am envious!! There are many touristy things to see and to do in Pattaya. Seeing the tigers is a great thing to do. If you can, bring a camera with a zoom because you will get some awesome pictures of the animals. I recommend visiting the Sanctuary of Truth. It is a large Temple made of carved wood and they also have two ponds with dolphins in them ..where you can feed them and see the shows that they put on. That place is maybe 15 minutes away from Pattaya and a hired baht bus might cost you about 100 baht each way. Pattaya

Marketinsider Three things to do away from the bar scene that might be fun or interesting are: 1- A visit to the Santuary of Truth...a huge temple built out of wood reflecting several S.E. Asin religions. There are also several different other things to do there. See and feed the dolpins.( call for the 2 showtimes). A boat ride,etc. 2-Go to the Zoo..I think it is called The Thousand Year Park. tiger and bears up close,feed the crocs,see the shows. 3- Go carting. This was a blast!! If you can bring a TG, they will enjoy themselves there an

Can anyone tell me if the bar across from the Flipper on Soi 8 is still in business?. It is the one with the Big tree with all sorts of material and ribbons tied around it (why do they do that?) I think it is called the Bupha Bar. I looked to see if it was listed on the various Beer Bar listings but only found a listing as The Big Tree Bar..you got to love the originality they come up with when naming the bars!!! It didn't have an internet address. I enjoyed spending a lot of time there talking and playing games with the girls. It is true thou...be careful about selecting a BG too close

Happy Holidays!!! And as corny as it may sound ......... ....... Peace on earth and good will to all Men........ I hope everything is going well in that town taht we all love!! Hope to be there in two weeks for too ST!!!!