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£432.60. 23 april to 23 july, A 3 month ticket hthrw-bkk I have just booked this with Airline Netrwork flying Ethiad Airways. It is the cheapest I have seen for ages and the layover is only about 1 1/2 hours each way. I have not flown Ethiad before so any knowledge would be helpful on what Planes they fly and if they have seat back entertainment, thanks and I hope it helps someone.

I cant answer for you ,but I personaly would not spend the extra. I have stayed in the Lek twice and both times in the old wing ,except for 1 night when I was moved to the new wing while they sorted my A/C ,I found the level of comfort in both wings to be comparable and the price differential to be out of order.

Why does a certain hotel /guest house get such a bad rap all the time,if you dont like the place ,I dont know it and it does not sound like my kind of place,why keep it so high in the minds of every member by constantly mentioning it ,even if it is only to slag it off. It has been said ,rightly or wrongly, that there is no such thing as bad publicity,surely just ignoring the place would be a more sensible course of action,or is it that some posters just love to see their names in print.

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Last year at the boarding gate I saw two "dustbins"filled with bottles of wine and other drinks being confiscated by the security staff.So yes they are doing it.

good for you.

London Times Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for r eprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Elastoplast to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realise that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim. Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.'

I would love to think prices will come down ,but TIT and I really don't expect them to.

An Oirish Story. An Irishman goes to the Doctor with botty problems.... 'Dactor, it's me ahrse. I'd loik ya ta teyhk a look, if ya woot'. So the doctor gets him to drop his pants and takes a look. 'Incredible'he says, 'there is a £20 note lodged up here.' Tentatively he eases the twenty out of the man's bottom, and then a £10 pound note appears. 'This is amazing!'exclaims the Doctor. ''What do you want me to do?' 'Well fur gadness sake teyhk it out, man! 'shrieks the patient. The doctor pulls out the tenner and another twenty appears, and another and another and another, etc..... Finally the last note comes out and no more appear. 'Ah Dactor, tank ya koindly, dat's moch batter. Just out of interest, how moch was in dare den?' The Doctor counts the pile of cash and says '£1,990 exactly.' 'Ah, dat'd be roit,'' says the Irishman (Wait for it...........scroll down.) 'I knew I wasn't feeling two grand..'

With the USA and the UK both being in the crapper I think I will pass and let you sort out your own problems as we have enough problems of our own.

I am all for you enjoying your boat ,and to be honest 9000baht a day is not exhorbitant for what you were getting, some cheap charlies like myself would pay that as well (unless of course I could have negotiated a lower price), if that was what floated my boat ( sic pun) but I prefer boats with engines, my only complaint is when guys with extra cash tell me I should be paying more for ,sex, tips, hotels ,bike hire ,massages and any of a host of other services .It does happen, especially when I, and others, give advice on holidaying on a budget in Pattaya.I too would fly first class if i could afford it ,but i would never presume to tell those less well of than myself that they should pay more than they need to,and would hope for the same consideration from those better off than me,unfortunately there are a number of board members who feel it is their right to set the price for my holiday ,based only on their spending power and not mine. PS I hope you enjoyed the boat .

I made it through and had a large chips as well as a dish of icecream and pie,but I still had to pay full price as I didn't eat the salad which I never eat anywhere as I don't like it.

TAE A FERT This poem is appropriate for reading to an audience shortly after they have eaten the haggis - you will need an audience with a sense of humour! Oh what a sleekit horrible beastie Lurks in yer belly efter the feastie Just as ye sit doon among yer kin There sterts to stir an enormous wind. The neeps and tatties and mushy peas Stert workin like a gentle breeze But soon the puddin wi the sauncie face Will have ye blawin’ all ower the place. Nae matter whit the hell ye dae A’bodys gonnae have tae pay Even if ye try to stifle, It’s like a bullet oot a rifle. Hawd yer bum tight tae the chair Tae try and stop the leakin air Shift yersel frae cheek tae cheek Prae tae God it doesnae reek. But aw yer efforts go assunder Oot it comes like a clap a thunder Ricochets aroon the room Michty me, a sonic boom! God almighty it fairly reeks; Hope I huvnae shit ma breeks Tae the bog I better scurry Aw whit the hell, its no ma worry. A’body roon aboot me chokin, Wan or two are nearly bokin I’ll feel better for a while Cannae help but raise a smile. Wis him! I shout with accusin glower, Alas too late, he’s just keeled ower Ye dirty bugger they shout and stare I dinnae feel welcome any mair. Where ere ye go let yer wind gan free Sounds like just the job fur me Whit a fuss at Rabbie's perty Ower the sake o won wee ferty.

Always wear clean underwear in public, especially when working under your vehicle... From the Northwest Florida Daily News comes this story of a Crestview couple who drove their car to Wal-Mart, only to have their car break down in the parking lot. The man told his wife to carry on with the shopping while he fixed the car in the lot. The wife returned later to see a small group of people near the car. On closer inspection, she saw a pair of male legs protruding from under the chassis. Although the man was in shorts, his lack of underpants turned private parts into glaringly public ones . Unable to stand the embarrassment, she dutifully stepped forward, quickly put her hand UP his shorts, and tucked everything back into place. On regaining her feet, she looked across the hood and found herself staring at her husband who was standing idly by. The mechanic, however, had to have three stitches in his forehead.

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IF TOMMY COOPER WERE ALIVE TODAY...... I met this bloke with a didgeridoo and he was playing Dancing Queen on it. I thought, "That's Aboriginal." This lorry full of tortoises collided with a van full of terrapins. It was a turtle disaster. I told my girlfriend I had a job in a bowling alley. She said "Tenpin?" I said, "No, permanent." I went in to a pet shop. I said, "Can I buy a goldfish?" The guy said, "Do you want an aquarium?" I said, "I don't care what star sign it is." I was at a Garden Centre and I asked for something herby. They gave me a Volkswagen with no driver. I went to the local video shop and I said "Can I borrow Batman Forever?" He said, "No, you'll have to bring it back tomorrow" I went to buy a watch, and the man in the shop said "Analogue." I said "No, just a watch." I went into a shop and I said, "Can someone sell me a kettle." The bloke said "Kenwood" I said, "Where is he then?" My mate is in love with two schoolbags. He's bisatchel. I went to the doctor. I said to him "I'm frightened of lapels." He said, "You've got cholera." I met the bloke who invented crosswords today. I can't remember his name, it's P something T something R. I was reading this book today, The History of Glue. I couldn't put it down. I phoned the local ramblers club today, but the bloke who answered just went on and on. The recruitment consultant asked me "What do you think of voluntary work?? I said "I wouldn't do it if you paid me." I was in the jungle and there was this monkey with a tin opener. I said, "You don't need a tin opener to peel a banana." He said, "No, this is for the custard." This policeman came up to me with a pencil and a piece of very thin paper. He said, "I want you to trace someone for me." I told my mum that I'd opened a theatre. She said, "Are you having me on?" I said, "Well I'll give you an audition, but I'm not promising you anything." I phoned the local builders, today; I said to them "Can I have a skip outside my house?" He said, "I'm not stopping you!" This cowboy walks in to a German car showroom and he says "Audi!" I fancied a game of darts with my mate. He said, "Nearest the bull goes first" He went "Baah" and I went "Moo" He said "You're closest" I was driving up the motorway and my boss phoned me and he told me I'd been promoted. I was so shocked I swerved the car. He phoned me again to say I'd been promoted even higher and I swerved again. He then made me managing director and I went right off into a tree. The police came and asked me what had happened. I said "I careered off the road" I visited the offices of the RSPCA today. It's tiny: you couldn't swing a cat in there. I was stealing things in the supermarket today while balanced on the shoulders of a couple of vampires. I was charged with shoplifting on two counts. I bought a train ticket to France and the ticket seller said "Eurostar" I said "Well I've been on telly but I'm no Robbie Williams.

Sorry I didn't get this joke ,maybe you can explain why it's funny?.

I have no experiance of any kind of filters as we dont use them at home (UK)and when in LOS I use bottled water,but in my condos hallway there is a water filter machine that charges I think 1 baht a litre all you do is put a bottle under the spout and put money in the slot and it gives you as much water as you paid for .I have seen these machines all over Pattaya but never used one ,is this a safe way to get water?.

Many bars have a book exchange where you can change what you have on a one for one basis,just look in any bar you happen to be in ,or ask.

It is just possible that you have the wrong idea about this board,it is not a dating site .

I don't think I would ever buy anything in Pattaya as I don't like Leasehold property and a lease of only 30 years is rather pointless ,if you stay there 15 years how much is it worth if you then try to sell it ,also I would like to know what sort of lease you get when you "own" a condo is it "in perpituity"or just a long lease.

I have no interest in living in LOS full time so selling the house is a non starter because of that and I have a son who is still living at home and threatens to stay there until I die and he gets the house.My plan for the future is that when I reach retirement age I will spend 6 months of the year in LOS and 6 In UK I can rent out 2 rooms for approx £75-£80 each (todays prices) a week and that will more than fund my stay in LOS when added to my pension.Even taking Tax into consideration ,there is a £90 a week disregard for renting a room in your own house and I would also pro rate any other house charges ie , gas , electric , rates , insurance , cleaning products , et al. I would then be in a very good position no matter what happened to house prices as rents for rooms have never gone down ,even at the height of the last property slump.

What I'm really saying Owen is that there are some like me who dont have any money to invest,I live on ,I lve on a small compensation pension +some disablity money,luckily I own my home but It is not an invetment as I need to live somewhere so If I sell it I have to pay rent and that would suck up any profit I made from selling the house.I was referring to all those who like me have to live on a small income with little or no extra cash that they can "invest".Guys like me live on small money in the UK but the same money in Thailand is enough for a life with extras I could not dream of in the UK,that is why some guys take the plunge even if they are not 100% certain that they can manage on what cash they have.The advice I really need is where can I get some money to invest.

It works with any Sports team.

I also don't want to be in a position where my budget is too tight,but ,I do know that what some consider tight I consider rich.I have read with interest ,and not a little envy some of the figures that some retirees on the board have ,I look at these people with awe as I never in my work, earned in my 60 to 70 hours a week as a truck driver, as much as these guys have to retire on.I take with a pinch of salt a lot of the advice given in this and similar threads by people who seem to live a different kind of life to mine, but, give advice only from a "Rich"perspective. PS this is in no way a dig or a flame of anyone ,just a view from someone who has lived on very little money, but ,still thought myself well off on much less than you.