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.

SD, I was the stunningly-looking looking guy with not much hair and with a very petite lady. . She kept chuckling everytime she saw Scrumpy posing! You probably don't remember, but we were eating next to you near the reception area when we had to move the tables just before a nasty wind-storm ! Enjoyed RG very much. So much infact I'm back in 3 weeks. Cheers, Ste.

Personally,I wouldn't use one. Most taxi driver's don't even know their way around Bangkok,never mind Pattaya ! I pre-book a limo which is not the cheapest option,but have always found them to turn up on time (early-every time).More importantly the driver doesn't behave like a complete lunatic on the tollway. Ste.

stumpdog, Yes,he was a slim chap with not much hair and a northern(ish) English accent I believe. He was with a friend of similar age and spent quite a bit of time sat in front of recpeption ! Was that you ?! Ste.

Hey Winston, Were you the bloke who swam in the pool every time it started raining!? Poser !

thai3 Thanks again for the info. I too use eThaiCD quite a bit. They are excellent value.About £5 for a CD including shipping,which takes no more than a week to get to England. Cheers Steve.

thai 3. OK,I'll trawl MBK next month!! (looking left). Not coming 'home' 'till I've got a suitcase full ! Cheers. Steve.

thai 3 Can you remember where the music store is on 4th floor MBK ? I usually go to Valentine Music on the 3rd floor because the chap in there is always very helpful and will play sounds before I purchase. Much of his stock is contemporary though. Thanks, Ste.

thai 3 Thanks for the info,very helpful as I've no idea what to look for. I hang around record stores there,waiting for a tune to be played that I like,then buy! A bit sad really. I'll definately buy a load next month. Just brought back a pile of VCDs,mainly stuff that was played in Karaoke bars,so I've plenty to be going on with.This stuffs a bit lively though, Silly Fools,the Patato and a load of Issan music. The only Thai tv channel I can get is the national ThaiTV 5 on satellite,but that appeared to be off-air about 10 days ago. Just arrived back from LOS,so I've not check

Took delivery of a really great 'cheesy-pop music' VCD this week by Mameaw. She's top-totty too !

Thanks for that Moby 69