Ste

I walked there and back once,but certainly would recommend it. I've also used this company a few times..http://www.imagelimo.com/ because Alex never turned up !

Flown KLM from Manchester twice.Never again ! Flights delayed every time,missed interconnecting plane,no luggage,crappy 747 from Amsterdam. KLM's logo: 'World-Wide Reliability'......my arse ! Use Qatar- modern panes,no delays on the past 7 times I've flown with them.I got udgraded twice on my last trip due to being in their frequent flyer club. Collect their air-miles and after you've done about 5 flights,you get a free return ticket. 11 days and counting. Ste

Off to Chiang Rai next month and am looking for a decent hotel in the city.Preferably close to market/bars. I'm taking my g/f so am not looking for p4p. I'd really appreciate any info . Many thanks. Ste.

Seen a couple of their 'planes' on the tarmac at BKK. Looks as though they need a lick of paint.

Yes,but I have to get the perfume,the French stuff, before I land at BKK (It's a long story,but I've a promise to keep ). Having done a bit of research I've found Amsterdam Airport's Tax Free website. All the prices are on there and it appears to be a fair bit cheaper than UK High Street prices. Still very expensive though. I might make my own instead.

Need to get perfumes. I know it's probably cheaper in Thailand but I have some on me for when I land. (No,I don't wear the stuff!). I've got a few hours to kill at Amsterdam a/p so probably end up buying it there. Ste.

I plan to buy some tax- free goods before I arrive at BKK. I'm travelling via Amsterdam and wonder if it's cheaper there than buying the stuff at a UK airport. Thanks.

Thanks guys. I'm still looking but I've found Qatar at £470 inc tax. Cheers Ste.

Planning on a three week stay in Sept. KLM want £700 which I think is a bit steep. Are there any Cheshire Cats out there that can suggest a better deal ? I use Qatar Airways a lot (great now they have back-seat monitors on planes) but their online-booking website doesn't seem to work at the moment. Thanks. Ste.

Thanks guys. I'm familiar with the Udonmap website,but not checked out mekonmart yet. PSP,thanks for the offer of a beer.I'll take you up on your offer should I be sober enough to venture further than my hotel bar.(But not in a tuk-tuk eh? ) I forgot to ask,does anyone know if the Charoensri has a room-safe ? Ste.

Anyone stayed in a decent hotel there ? I'm planning to stay at the Charoensri Grand,but I just need somewhere that is comfy and close to beer. Thanks. Ste.

Definately no fish there.He was looking in the wrong place methinks.

I always stay at the Solitaire. The rooms are superb and the staff exceptionally friendly to both me and my TG. Go for a Platinum Suite as this has a large jacuzzi.Room service both maid and food are top notch and you get a Bangkok Post placed outside your door every morning. Room safe is huge and there's free wi-fi/internet . I can send emails from my ipaq from my room without any problems. It is a bit of a treck down to Suk Road but the Solitaire does offer a free shuttle to Nana BTS and Robinsons Dept Store. I just tip the driver 20bht and he's your number 1 mate. Another plus

rafaelrod There has been a comprehensive posting on this topic recently. Do a 'search' and you'll get lots of info about it. Can't be more specific because I'm practicing alcoholism at the moment. Cheers ! Ste.

Fair comment ,but not everyone's as handsome as me. Modesty has always been my strong point.