agent008

They say "Fast Loading. 112kbps." It doesn't crawl. The computers are new. Just as fast, if not faster than most other places in Pattaya I'd say - but not as fast as home though. Why don't you post a 150K picture, and I'll time it for you.

Great tips there Bob! I'll follow them up. Thanks!

As earlier mentioned - here I am again in Pattaya and here is some information on the internet cafes I have found: There are quite a few 2 baht/min places, and even more 1 baht/min places. 40 baht/hr places: not far east on the right side of Central Pattaya Rd (ie. Pattaya Klang Rd) from the intersection with Pattaya 2nd Rd, and another further along on the same side of the road, then a third place still further east on Central Pattaya Rd just past the intersection with Pattaya 3rd Rd (lots of computer gamers here - noisy?). 30 baht/hr places: there are 2 places in busy little Soi Buakhao (sign on Central Pattaya Rd says Soi 13)(slightly further along east of the Little Duck Pattaya Resort), turn right as you are heading east along Central Pattaya Rd (the soi runs parallel between Pattaya 2nd and Pattaya 3rd Rds), the internet places are just past the 7-Eleven kink in the soi. The one that is 2 doors further away than the first, has new computers and a free bottomless glass of iced water - haven't been to the first one yet. Just found 2 other places at 30 baht further along the soi, further towards the Sawasdee hotel place with the swimming pool. Any other additions for cheap internet places in town?

Hi guys! I used to be a member of the old board (had a different tag name), but I've canned my old email address, so I'm just a public member. I plan to be in Pattaya for just over a month (arriving Bangkok Feb 20). Any recommendations for cheap accomodation for this extended period, as I don't think the hotel reviews touch on this issue. (BTW I will need air-con and TV.) The more specific the better. I'll also be spending a lot of time on the internet, so any recommendations for cheap internet places will also be appreciated. (Oh - and places for the best exchange rates too!) I'll report on how I get on with these things, as well as check on any general conditions that anyone has any questions about - when I get to Pattaya. I'll be enjoying Pattaya soon - but not too much - I'll have to pace myself over the month. Cheers!