statman208

All of these articles make it sound like United offered $400 and then $800 CASH. Unless something has changed, they always offered Vouchers of that amout toward another ticket. I did this a bunch of times, but not recently. One time I took a voucher for $800 thinking that would buy 2 domestic flights. However, later, when I went to cash part of it for a flight, I was told I only get to use it all at once or lose the rest. I had to fight like heck to get them to allow me to use the balance for another flight (and perhaps only got it because I'm Platitum). And if I remember right, there might be a 1 year deadline on using the darn thing. My point is this "offer" isn't as great as it sounds unless you fly United alot and can use the full value of the voucher on one flight. It certainly doesn't cost United much since there is a good chance you'll book a flight that isn't full anyway. If I'm out of date and it's changed, I'm sure someone will let us know. I can't stand what that airline has become. This incident doesn't surprise me at all having dealt with their customer service so often.

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The Marriott Pattaya usually has rooms in the 4000's, especially if you pay in advance. You'll pay closer to the 6000s for sea view.

MM -- Yes, I'm 99.9% sure that SJ International Jewelers in Bangkok is reputable. I've been there several times and being in there feels the same as being in a good shop in the US (as opposed to the scam plances in Thailand). I have a card with the number and address if you need it. They'll sand a van to pick you up at your hotel free if you want.

MM.. My original post is correct in reference to The Avenue site of Shenanigan' which was there as far back as I've been staying at the Marriott (2010). I didn't know Shenanigan's was at the Dicey site before it moved to The Avenue (learn something everyday on here!). I used to eat at Shenanigans over at The Avenue (upstairs) quite a bit until it went under. It became Acorn after a short while, but that didn't last long. I saw last month that the Acorn sign is still up there, but the place is still closed. Tavern is either the Old Jim Bean or next to it. My memory is fading on which of those two buildings was Jim Beam. Either way, it's just north of Soi 1 on Beach Road. Tavern is linked to the Amari, just as Dicey's is part of Marriott.

It is NOT the old shananigans. That became Acorn that failed. Dicey is actually a part of Marriott. The only burger I like better is Tavern by the Sea on Beach Road.

i see flights in september are half price.

Evil - Tavern by the Sea (Amari Hotel) on Beach Rd has a decent burger. That's my "go to" for one.... (as you said, after many experiences not so good)

Apparently you guys have not been through Jeddah (lucky for you). It has got to be the standard for worst airport in the world. The old Qatar airport is 100 times better than Jeddah, believe it or not. I stopped flying through Qatar awhile back because of those busses and switched to Etihad. I'll look at going back to Qatar now.

Same as the guys above.. I transfer from CHASE in the US to KBank every month and it works just fine. $40 a pop.

I fly a lot and I typically use Lufthansa, Qatar, Etihad, United, ANA and Turkish and they are all about the same in the back of the bus. I choose based on price and it works fine.

The Thai lady that took me there said Pupen translated to "spicy crab". Not saying she is right, only that it is interesting Thais translate it differently.

Sandy Springs might fit your criteria..

I've been there many times and I like it. There are about 8-9 rooms and the cost is 500 baht for ST. I think it is quite nice, much better than others I've been to on WS. If you have a Happy Group barfine (Happy, BC, Baccara, Peppermint), she gets 100 baht of the room cost back from the hotel upon leaving.

I just bought it.. best of luck with your projects. I admire folks that can stick to writing.