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Jack, The two or three tank water filter I recommended to you when we were in Carrfour will take care of your needs as long as you change out the filters twice a year. These units work well and are cheap and efficient. We used water filters that were similar when I was stationed in Vietnam with the US Army and not once did a water quality test come back positive during the time I did the testing. I use these filters at home in the US and will use them when we move to LOS in the near future. Sgt BigDUSA Preventive Medicine Branch US Army Medical Corps

Sky-Top moved into the old tourist police station on 2nd Road.

I just spent 17 days at Sky-Top and was more then pleased with the new location. Rooms totally renovated with new bathroom/shower combo, fresh paint. The rooms carry over the 20"TV, fridge, in room safe. Still guest friendly with reasonable rates. High speed internet café, one baht per minute. www.skytoppattaya.com

I was very pleased with the service your wife provided. As requested cold beer was waiting for me and no hassle smoking with the window open. Jan is a good safe driver and I will use your service again.

With the new visa rules coming in, I would expect the prices to drop. Anyone looking to sell?

There's an over supply of rentals in Pattaya. Just because your quoted a price doesn't mean you can't negotiate down and then ask about paying a year in advance. If you don't find what you like at the price you want to pay put an ad in the Pattaya Mail.

I haven't stayed there but I did look over the rooms. Excellent value for the money. Good pub grub also.

I had to change my departure from Philly by two days. I now arrive in BKK on 7 September same flight same arrival time.

I'm coming over next week and can bring you a box or two if your interested.

Paul, If I book a round trip with you do I get a discount?

I decided to give lostinspace car service a try this trip. I pre ordered 6 beers so come on guys let's share a ride and save me some cash.

Excellent choice. Lot of board members have stayed there and liked it. I like the fish & chips and the other pub grub they serve.

Check out www.skytoppattaya.com cheap guest house with in room safe. I've stayed there many times and it's good value for the money. Located on 2nd Road about 50 meters from soi 6. I'm staying there from 6 September thru 21 September.

I arrive on UA 837 and looking to share a ride to Pattaya.

No frequent flyer miles with the cheapest ticket. I've flown Thai from JFK on a UA freebie and it's a great flight.

I'm looking to book from Philly to BKK for September and NWA has a R/T for $1172 all in. I've flown them before and they are OK. Price is nice. I hope UA matches it.

Way to much time on your hands. Cure get back to LOS ASAP.

Yes there is a nice selection.

Check out bkktonite.com

I like being in the middle of all the action 24/7 365 days a year. Central Pattaya would be the place for me. Given that I will have my American wife with me Jomtiem floats my boat. Ya, I know what a wus.

Here in Philly US Airways opened a new terminal and it was CHAOS for days. Baggage took forever to reach the claim area. Expect a looong wait........... BTW travel time is reduced by 30 minutes. I timed it last May around 4AM. I looked at my watch when we passed the new airport exit and 30 minutes later we arrived at the airport.

Check out Tropical Bert's new small guest house on 2nd Road near soi 6. I haven't stayed there but I did go thru one of the rooms. Good value for the money. www.tropicalberts.com Sky-Top has moved and renovated the rooms in the new location. Located on 2nd Road across the street from Bert's place. In room safe. Good value for the money. www.skytoppattaya.com

bizzjet, Good point. I wonder what the career progression expat expect when they take an overseas position with a new company? Do they take this for a short term and add it to their resume or are they looking for a different life style with a major effort placed on the pursuit of pussy?

Very frequently but many guys go thru life looking down at there shoes and never see what's available. Opportunity doesn't just knock on your door. It pounds on it. Guy just has to listen and be willing to weigh the risk and then go for it. Personally I'd be applying for every job opening in my field and see what shakes out. Unfortunately for me there are few jobs in my chosen profession, mattress tester.