Drexal

There is also an ATM right next to the exchange. No wait when I arrived at 1530.

Big Horn Steak House is across 2nd Rd from Mike's Plaza (if I remember right). Don't know about Long Horn.

Sugar Hut (bit more expensive Thai food, but great atmosphere) The Sportsman (English Pub with good burgers and Sunday roast) (Soi 13) New Orleans Restaurant (good BBQ ribs) Steak Boa (good Thai food - good prices) Pink Lady (good cheap menu) Ventienne (awesome selection of foods from SE Asia and Western menu as well) The Lobster Pot (a little down from previous trips, but still good seafood) Ma Maison Hotel (haven't eaten there since Jan 2003, but it was good then) The Parrot Bar (??) on Soi Pattayaland 2 (hearty Mexican food) Also, Pizza from FLB (good lining food to start the night off) Oh yea, the calzone too. Not too sure where they get them from. Swarma/kebob stand and the Denmark Burger stand (egg burger) across 2nd Rd from Soi 13 (both great end of the night drunk food)

It was a message from someone to me saying I'd be better off going to the Philippines. Thanks for all the input, I think I understand he was just letting off steam by ending the conversation with something he knew I couldn't translate. (my Thai is almost nil).

Thanks to everyone who gave me advise or otherwise. Turns out Dynasty came up with an availibility after all. All the info was not in vain, however since I'll be considering some of these places on future trips. Thanks again and cheers.

I stayed at Flipper House on my newbie tour. I'd stay there again, but my group is at Dynasty (which is booked). I'd at least like to be near the group, but it doesn't really matter as this will be my 8th trip to PTY and I know my way around a little. Just wanted to know the better of Twin or Sandy as I've never stayed at either and both are available for booking.

Can anyone translate: Chok dee khrup Khun ******, chan pbai norn dee kwaa, nueai nit noi

Dingo, is the Sandy guest friendly?

OK, I've received conformation of availability at both Sandy Springs and Royal Twin Palace Hotel. Which one should I take and why?

hanylek, How much are the rooms and what are the chances of getting a short notice reservation? Seems a lot of rooms are booked now. I have an old reliable hotel to go to, but I'd prefer to stay away from that one this time. Plus, I want to be near the runnin crew. Thanks

I'm trying to make a last minute (one week away) reservation. I couldn't make a reservation at Dynasty Inn were the rest of my group already had reservations. If I remember right those 2 hotels are near each other. Would anyone recommend this hotel? Are they guest friendly? If not, could you suggest another hotel near Soi 13.

I hear ya, cheers on that one!!! Mate!!!

One thing I forgot, during new years, they do not have a lease on where the fire-crackers are set off... be aware!!!

U have your own 'toy', why bring a mechanical one? This is YOUR vacation, have it your way!

That would have been Nixon. Thing is... either way, I forget and still do it. I haven't offended anyone yet, but I know the potential is there if I don't get my act together. DON'T want to be another NIXON.