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Thanks for the pics. Always enjoyable for those of us who only visit and actually do go out during the day as well.

Probably because all the cheap seats are gone and all that is available is the business class seats.

The way things are going at Delta right now you just better hope they are still in business in December. I hope they are still in business in May and at least not on strike. Don't forget you can use their FF miles to book award flights on other Skyteam airlines. You might want to consider Northwest or even Korean if you can get to one of their US ports.

Yeah, actually that JFK flight leaves at 12 noon during the summer months so I could make the connection if I drove to Miami and flew from there. Still its 300 bucks more total than my longer Delta/Korean flights. Too bad I'm so poor which leads to being cheap.

Areca Lodge forbids smoking in the rooms. They ask customers to take it outside. I have stayed there twice and neither room had even a hint of cigarette smoke.

I would love to try that nonstop Thai flight from JFK but it leaves at 11am I believe and there are no early morning flights from Fort Myers to JFK. I would have to spend the night in NY and I don't think thats worth it for me.

If the hotel I'm staying at has service, I'll take theirs. If not, I'll book one from a company. For me it's worth the extra bahtto have someone waiting for you when you get there and who knows where they are going in Pattaya.

I have flown JAL fron Narita to BKK a couple of times in the last 3 years and I do agree that the seats/legroom are not the best. However, I have no complaints about the service and for my trips from the east coast, they can get me to BKK earlier than any other airline I take.

Looks like I picked the right day to leave, if leaving is the right thing to do..

10 minutes is about right if you can make it across Second Road without getting killed. Be careful and have a good trip.

There are different methods depending on how much you are willing to spend. Many hotels offer a taxi service if you stay with them. There are also taxi services like Image Limousine, PJ Scuba, and others. I am sure that other members know more names than I am aware of. When I go on the next trip soon, the hotel is picking me up at a cost of 1400 baht. I will stay there a few days then move to another hotel. I stayed at Areca hotel last trip and their service is 2000 Baht. Check around, prices vary greatly but are usually consistent with service and quality.

Here are some pics of the hotel for those interested.

Gus, I stayed there in June, the 990 baht room. It was a nice room, larger than most hotels I've stayed at. Bathroom was on the small side, shower/tub combo made for smaller humans but adequate. TV was fine, nice fridge with 2 free bottles of water per day. No table in room for eating, only a lounge chair. The hotel itself is nice, 2 large pools, workout room, sauna(in Thailand?), inside and outside bar, pool table, cafe which includes free breakfast for you and your TG everyday. I had to use the safety lockers at the front desk, but was fine for me. If you get a superior room, I'm

I didn't write it, just the messenger. Besides, those bike seats are way more comfortable without nuts. Maybe they'll ban riders with only one testicle next. No advantage is beyond suspicion.

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My flights over are in the 26-29 hour range depending on the route. When I land, I want out of the airport and to be in my hotel as quickly as possible. I always pre-book a taxi and the only way I would ride-share is if the sharer was waiting for me and going to the same hotel. Besides, I'm sure I don't smell too great when I land.

It's hard to play a drinking game when watching soccer. The game where everyone takes a drink when something happens.........like a team scores. I imagine you could get loaded though if you drank as much as you could until someone scored.

That's right, they've totally gotten rid of the customs form. Only need to fill out the arrival/departure card now.

Yeah, I used most of my NW FF miles on a trip earlier this month and my trip to Thailand next month is a freebie cause I used about all of my Delta FF miles. I don't have a lot of faith either of them will be around much longer. rb, better get to Pattaya before your home carrier goes belly up.

Aurel, just a suggestion, but you may want to include the time you arrive in BKK.

Exchange the dollars or TC for baht ATM only spits out baht in other words, always use baht

I've stayed at the Dynasty a couple of times. I've found it to be a fine hotel. Location is great and service is good. Swimming pool is on roof and it is small. The food was ok but you can find better elsewhere. For pictures, check out their web site. You can link to it through the hotels review section on the forum.

One thing's for sure and the list proves it. No US Airlines should be there. I think they are in the top 10 for oldest and ugliest flight attendants.

After the two whales I saw dancing in Champion last month, I wouldn't doubt it's having trouble because it's definitely having trouble getting good looking girls. Love the music though. Can't agree more with the description of Happy. Lots of great looking girls and tons of atmosphere. Hate the music though. If somehow they could merge............

I need payment on arrival in full can refund if neccesarry Sounds like a cash flow problem, as in they don't have much.