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It was an excellent studio and none of the girls reacted that way. It was definitely a "no starfish" zone, requires a minimum 3 month lease, and they've raised the rent 50% since I lived there.

It was a great shagging room, the girls loved it. It had special mood lighting but no candelabra.

I rented a room from them for 2 years. They're a reputable company, whenever anything needed fixing they attended to it immediately, and returned my security deposit in cash when I handed in my key. The building was nearly empty when I moved in but after a year it started filling up with tourists and this ruined the vibe IMHO. It no longer felt a community since I didn't know who belonged and who didn't. By law, the minimum condo rental is one month but isn't enforced. It was great for a while but I wouldn't live there again.

I had a double-entry tourist visa when I opened an account and they wouldn't give me internet banking until I got a 12 month retirement extension.

The grilled and sweet sour prawns look mighty tasty, and you're a brave man with the raw oysters from Pattaya bay.

Ruen Thai has traditional Thai dancing while you dine.

Bananas

Lucky Numbers

Kelly's Heros

It's a good way to get on TV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3NV70w9Oso

I use usatvnow.com to watch Seinfeld reruns and even used it to watch the Super Bowl a few years ago. Never had a problem with it. It uses a Flash player so isn't going to work on a tablet that doesn't support a Flash plug-in.

Looks like someone threw up on a plate of noodles.

Here's an article published yesterday on the bk.Asia-city.com website http://bk.asia-city.com/travel/article/travel-guide-remembrance-kanchanaburi-thailand?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BK%20Weekend&utm_content=

I believe the hotel owns the soapy massage next door, so as far as I know there is no joiner. My room had double beds, which were Thai size (barely large enough for me) and the mattress was as hard as any I've slept on. But the room was large and good value for 1100. My room was in the back of the hotel, otherwise I would have had difficulty sleeping because of the band in the Niteclub. For my next visit, I want to be more adventurous and try a room over the river.

Soi Lucky Star. Across from Marine Disco, and the Muay Thai boxing ring, past Yakuza burger, JP Bar, and on your right. Alternately, there's a small passageway from Soi BJ that goes past some hair salons and comes out at the convienence store opposite Marine Seafood

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

The Usual Suspects

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Thanks for your comments. As a cautionary note, a place I would avoid is the Tiger Temple. Besides allegations of cruelty, a tourist was attacked just a few months ago. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2407513/Student-19-mauled-400lb-tiger-Thailand-popular-tourist-attraction.html I can't believe they allow this place to remain open, but if anyone chooses to go I suggest after feeding time.

The Pink Panther

Kanchanaburi is a regional city of 35,000 located 130 km west of Bangkok, a picturesque river town with an abundance of cultural, historical, and natural attractions. GETTING THERE Trains and buses depart Bangkok's Thonburi stations, so the most convenient and economical method of transport is a minivan from Victory Monument. Fare was 120 baht for the 2.5 hour journey. ACCOMODATION I booked the River Kwai Hotel online for about 1100 baht, breakfast included. I felt this was good value, although about 1.5 km from the bar area and 4 km from The Bridge. The hotel has Glitzy niteclub, where local Thai bands play extremely loud music until early morning. Fortunately, my room was in the hotel's rear and isolated from the noise. There's also an open-air beer bar on the premises. KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY Centrally located, the cemetery is the permanent resting place of several thousand WWII POWs who made the ultimate sacrifice while working on the Death Railway, an alternate supply line to Burma built by the Japanese at a horrific cost of human life. DOWNTOWN I inquired about a full day tour package that included Erawan Falls and Hell Fire Pass for 890 baht from one of the tour operators but they wouldn't accept a single traveler, so I rented a bicycle from Yanees for 80 baht/day. There was no deposit required since the bike wasn't worth much more, but could brake as long as I wasn't going downhill. The attendant tried to sell me on a bike with basket for only 50 baht, looked in good condition, but it was a girl's bike. I could only think of Phil Silvers and Jonathan Winters in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. "That bike for lady", I protested. The attendants though my reservations very amusing, I'll sniff the seat but I'm not riding. The view of downtown. THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI About 3 km outside of town, the bridge made famous by the novel and movie of the same name. Open to pedestrian traffic, but also operational. Make way for the passenger train bound for Nam Tok. This locomotive was used to transport ammunition to Burma Allied bombing destroyed two spans in 1945. The bridge was repaired after the war. Floating restaurants at the foot of the bridge There's a beautiful temple on the opposite side of the river EATS Thanks to Trip Adviser, Nut's Restaurant is now world famous for their pumpkin curry, 100 baht with either chicken or shrimp. DRINK There seemed to be a consistent theme This bar was quite interesting mon, with dudes in dread locks playing reggae mon. I thought I smelled some ganja while walking buy, but maybe just the music. I shot the sheriff. Very cool, mon. Another promotion for 'green' tourism This seems just a bit disrespectful. How about a Muslim equivalent? Nothing hits the spot on a hot afternoon like an ice-cold Thatcher's Gold, 160 baht. In the evening, these bars had some fairly attractive girls. RIVER PARADISE Arriving back at my hotel, sticky and drenched with sweat, I'm ready for a shower. But is there a better alternative? This building, right next to the hotel, looks like a soapy massage. There are only Thais inside. Papasan invites me to sit and order a drink, coke is 40 baht. The topography is poor, it's difficult to scrutinize the girls. There's a fishbowl flanked by two sets of couches. Papasan explains that fishbowl girls are 2000, sideliners on couches to the left are 3000, and sideliners to the right are 3500. There are only 4 fishbowl girls and they've seen better days. About a dozen girls to the left and another half dozen to the right. Some sideliners are very doable but rates are higher than I expected. I select a very cute 3000 girl who speaks absolutely no English at all, but it's not a problem and she treats me to a very nice BBBJ. We shag in multiple positions and I leave feeling quite refreshed. In summary, I really enjoyed my initial visit to this relaxing town, I'll definitely be coming back. Next trip I plan to rent a car and driver to take me to Hell Fire Pass. After walking the route, thinking about all the brave who perished, I'll have the driver drop me at Nam Tok where I'll catch the 2 hour scenic train ride back to Kanchanabui, over the Wang Po viaduct (also built by POWs). Another must see is the Erawan Falls.

I Was a Male War Bride

James Stewart

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