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I wonder if the engines are sourced from Rolls Royce? Moving along to the Airbus 380 are the electric's sourced from Lucas AKA the Prince of Darkness.? If I remember correctly Lucas has a long standing rep for building quality along with reliable products.

CHICAGO (AP) - Boeing Co. says one of its new 787s made an unplanned landing because an engine lost thrust unexpectedly. Pilots landed at the airport in Moses Lake in central Washington on Friday. It had taken off from Boeing Field near Seattle. Boeing says the plane had an "uncommanded loss of thrust" in one of its two engines. Boeing spokesman Jim Proulx says the 787 can fly on one engine, but it's normal procedure to land when there's an engine problem. Boeing flew new parts out to Moses Lake over the weekend, and the plane returned to Seattle on Sunday. The 787 is going through flight testing. The plane with the engine problem is the first test plane. Boeing's first three 787s are not being sold to airline customers.

Congratulations to our friends up north. Well played game.

Count me in.

Sabai Lodge is a short baht bus ride less then five minutes from Walking Street depending on traffic. Easy to get back to late at night as many baht buses go down 2nd Road.

I know a guy, Bernie Madoff who can do way better then the paltry return your being offered. Seriously run don't walk and keep your hand on your wallet. This is a ripoff.

Looks like you run a quality guest house and the prices are excellent. Good luck.

Come on down to the B&A section. I'll answer you there.

He has the same fixation on another guest house. I agree he had a couple of legitimate issues with Sky-Top but when he ran out of those he started to lie and continues to do so. His forum handle fits him.

Fantastic promo. I'll see you March 12.

I arrive via UAL on 9 March at 11:30PM. Looking to share a ride to Pattaya.

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Boeing Co (BA.N) flew its twice-delayed 747-8 Freighter for the first time on Monday, a significant milestone in the history of the legendary 747 family and a step that could bolster the credibility of the world's second-largest plane maker. The new plane -- the biggest commercial jet Boeing has ever built -- completed a 3-1/2 hour flight around the Puget Sound area from an airfield north of Seattle, Washington, without any hitches. Boeing twice delayed the first flight of the 747-8 last year, most recently moving a planned fourth-quarter flight to early 2010 and first delivery to the fourth quarter of 2010. The 747-8 Freighter, about 18 feet longer than the 747-400, had been launched in November 2005 and was originally scheduled to start delivering in the fourth-quarter of 2009. The company took a $1 billion charge related to the 747-8 in the third quarter of 2009 because of high production costs and tough market conditions. Boeing, which has 108 orders for 747-8s -- 76 for its freighter model and 32 for the passenger model -- on its books at list prices between $293 million and $308 million, gets paid by customers at delivery. The 747 family has been in the air since 1969 and is Boeing's biggest and most recognizable commercial plane. The 747-8 uses new engine and wing designs, boasts greater fuel efficiency and lower operating costs than the Airbus (EAD.PA) A380, its closest rival, Boeing says. The Freighter model can carry 16 percent more cargo than the previous 747 model, while the Intercontinental passenger model can carry 51 more passengers. The freighter's test flight comes on the heels of a successful test flight of the 787 Dreamliner in December. Though not nearly as innovative or fuel-efficient as the revolutionary carbon-composite 787 Dreamliner, the 747-8 shares technology with the higher-profile plane. Boeing's reputation has been bruised by two years of Dreamliner delays. That plane finally flew for the first time in December. 108 orders so far.

I was quoted $1500USD for a root canal and fix a broken tooth with a crown by my home town DMD. I had the same work done in Pattaya for a bit less then half price. Smile Clinic on 2nd Road across from Tropical Bert's on soi 6/1. I'm very pleased with the work and the price.

I've stayed there and liked it. Great location but if your a light sleeper or have trouble falling asleep then give it a miss. Personally I have no trouble with the noise.

I fly UA from Philly to IAD or ORD to Narita. Can you explain where the better connection to BKK comes in from Shanghai? Last trip I flew PHL-IAD. I had a 2 hour layover. In NRT, I had a 3 hour layover. Coming back I had a 3 hour layover in NRT and a 3 hour 20 minute layover in SFO-PHL.

Boeing Co. surprised investors with a bigger-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, and said testing of its two newest planes is on track. Boeing also said it won't scale back aircraft production, which some had feared. Its guidance for 2010 profits was less than analysts had expected, but investors didn't seem to mind. Boeing shares rose $3.21, or 5.6 percent, to $60.92 in afternoon trading. Boeing's backlog of airplane orders is carrying it through a steep downturn in airline traffic, which has made carriers much more conservative about ordering new planes. Airlines order jets years before delivery, so Boeing can keep building new planes to fill old orders, even if new orders slow. Boeing expects to build more planes than it takes new orders for in 2010 — as it did in 2009 — said Jim McNerney, Boeing's chairman, president, and CEO, on a conference call with analysts. Thanks to those previous orders, all the planes they'll build this year are sold out. And "customer discussions are not slowing down, they're at a good level, if not, a little stronger" than last year, he said. Airlines have struggled during the recession, and aircraft orders have fallen. The International Air Transport Association said Wednesday that airlines saw passenger demand drop 3.5 percent, the worst falloff the industry has recorded. Boeing and European rival Airbus dominate the market for large commercial jets. Last year Airbus delivered 498 planes, versus 481 for Boeing. Boeing's new 787 flew for the first time last month, and flight testing is under way on the first two planes. It's on track to meet its weight goals, McNerney said. Some people have wondered if that would happen. The plane's weight is a factor in its fuel efficiency, which is one of the 787's main selling points. "We don't anticipate any major modifications to the airplane," McNerney said. Referring to the 787 flight tests, he said, "So far, so good." "We're moving along as expected. We have not discovered anything significant in the design or the fabrication of the airplane," he said. "There's still risk in the flight test program, as you know. Something could be discovered. We don't anticipate it." Boeing said it plans to fly its new 747-8 "in the near future." The new version of its 41-year-old plane is longer and can fly farther than its predecessors. It plans to deliver a handful of both the new 747 and the 787 by the end of this year. Boeing made a profit of $1.27 billion in the fourth quarter, reversing an $86 million loss from a year ago. The per-share profit of $1.75 was ahead of analyst expectations as measured by Thomson Reuters. Revenue rose 42 percent to $17.94 billion. Results in last year's fourth quarter had been held down by a strike and a charge for delays on the 747-8. The Boeing Commercial Airplanes division saw operating profits rise to $1.02 billion, reversing a year-ago loss of $968 million. Operating profits in Boeing's defense unit fell 6 percent to $829 million. Boeing, which is based in Chicago, gave a cautious outlook for 2010 after dealing with program delays and declining orders in 2009. It expects to earn $3.70 to $4 per share this year. Wall Street analysts forecast $4.26. Boeing predicted 2010 revenue of $64 billion to $66 billion, which is about what analysts expected. Boeing said the guidance accounts for lower production of its 777 aircraft, some smaller defense programs, and "market risks." It had planned to lay off about 10,000 people last year, but ended up dismissing 9,300, McNerney said. "Our plan reflects ongoing headcount reductions in light of continued market pressures and related productivity requirements," he said. AP

If your staying 6 weeks and if it's low season. I'm surprised the hotel manager isn't kissing your ass for the business. In a resort town 6 weeks stay for a hotel is damn near nirvana.

You should rest your case. So much hostility and anger in your post. I feel bad for you but not so bad, I'm going to be your travel agent.

You write an extremely hostile, belittling post and you expect me to help you out. QUOTE (stevoman @ Jan 23 2010, 12:39 AM) Not this bollox yet again,in the past on numerous occassions you have stated that YOU have received substantial discounts using this method. Okay Denny I will be in Pattaya again in May for 24 days. I challenge you now,once and for all, to name a Hotel,name this MYTHICAL manager who YOU say offers you these fantastic deals! I WILL E-mail him, quoting your recommendation and if he offers me a good low season reduction I will be happy to eat dirt and offer you my apologies. Two conditions though, it must be a better than the stay7 pay6 deals that abound during low season,secondly on no account must it be that "Skyslops" hovel. Up to you, put up or cease posting this repeated crap!

What five hotels do you want to stay at? Email the manager of each hotel give him your dates. Tell him how much your willing to pay. I'd suggest starting at 50% off their daily rate and negotiate from there. Your vacation, your money and you do the work getting discounts for your vacation. FWIW, I don't stay at a hovel.

I disagree. 23 days is a long stay especially if it's during low season. The hotel manager normally is the only one with the authority to discount rates and you have to deal with him. Not some desk clerk. Many times with hotels it's let's make a deal.

Brick oven for even high heat. Fresh dough made daily. High quality sauce and cheese. Same goes for toppings.

Here is the information I found on the most amazing food I have had for the price in Thailand. This place is full of 99.9% Thai. I could not get over how good the huge prawns were. This is a fun place to go to also with your TG. By far I think this is the best deal on a restaurant in Pattaya and its worth finding and eating there. NINJA Moo Kratah Korea BBQ EAT UNLIMITED; BUFFET costs 139 baht also on Pattaya 3rd road and eat as much as you like or include seafood like prawns and crabs etc 200baht. You do the cooking and theres everything from ice cream, desert, rice, noodles all the meats from honey pork to steak, salads, noodles and vegetables and pay for your water, ice and beer but the best value as you can eat as much as you want. This is the No1 restaurant for Korean BBQs in Pattaya. quote I pulled this off of BKKTONITE.com and no I didn't write it.

PARIS (AFP) – US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has received 851 orders for its long-range 787 Dreamliner plane from 56 airlines, the head of Boeing France said, describing the tally as "historic." Yves Galland told a press conference the order total took account of 84 cancellations, 83 of which were received last year. But he said the order total was "historic for the launch of an aircraft." The first of the planes will be delivered to the Japanese carrier ANA in the last quarter of 2010. Because of composite materials used in its construction, the 787, which has made 15 test flights but is two years behind schedule, can cut fuel consumption by 20 percent, according to Galland. quote 20% decrease in fuel consumption. If this number holds up that quite an achievement for Boeing.

Few years ago I lived in Pattaya for a month and spent 30K. This included room, live in woman, food and beer. Yes it could be done but it was tight. I've been told by a fair number of expat's that live away from Pattaya, prices are way cheaper. I would agree with Stinky that for 40-60K Baht per month, one could live very comfortably in Thailand.