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I read something about this a while back. Apparently preparing these beasts to return to service is no easy task. The list of things to do included removing insect infestations in addition to all the techie stuff.

My guess was the reference to the Dreamliner was driven by the battery problems just after it's introduction. The economy layout was also reported to be cramped. Personally, the few flights I had on the Dreamliner were in business, so no problems comfort wise. When you get down to it, they are all just big buses with wings.

Packing them in??

A real pain in the arse.?

Route 69, currently closed.

You missed off the 'play cricket' at the end.?

My taxi driver reckoned there was a lot of rain in Sattahip yesterday. None in Jomtien.

Sounds like the sort of places that would suit a corporate tenant, but not sure how big that market is at the moment. Your best bet might be to talk to an agent who will likely have more contacts. I know of guys who have bought and sold condos recently, using agents to facilitate the deal, but they have had to drop the price they would have wanted pre-covid.

There are some good deals to be had at the moment. I know if two guys who have recently moved into condos in The Cliff in the Cosy Beach area. One moved into a 48sqm one bedroom condo for 11k baht per month. Another is renting a 100sqm 2 bedroom unit for 17k per month. These prices are around 1/2 pre covid levels and I don't think they had to do a lot of haggling. There is another place near The Cliff called The Clubhouse. This is a midrise building. The one beds are 60sqm. Not sure of prices but you should be able to do a deal. There is a group of 2 or 3 older buildings further up t

I generally tip the same for a 60 baht trip into town I give 100. Still half the price of a normal meter taxi.

I think the number of moto taxis around has reduced in a lot of places. At the entrance to my condo pre Covid there used to be about 10-12 drivers hanging around now there may be 2-3. I don't know if they have some sort of Rota system or if it is the same drivers all the time. I also read that some 500 baht buses and meter taxis had been taken off the road. The remaining 300ish seems more than adequate to meet the current demand.

But a Bolt driver who might turn up in a newish Fortuner will do the journey for 60 baht.?

Only had one problem with a meter taxi from Bolt. One came from Foodmart, they are sharks there, and part way through the journey asked how much I was paying, I told him 60 baht as per the Bolt App. He reckoned he normally got 150 baht. I gave him 100baht, which I normally do anyway. I gave hom 1 star on the review and related what happened in the comment. I have had quite a few meter taxis turn up since then and no further issues.

It works best for local journeys. I am not aware of anyone using it for an airport pickup. However, a couple of guys I know recently went up to Bangkok using Bolt, the price was about the same as you could get by booking a local taxi driver. I have just entered Suvarnabhumi to Soi Chayapoon on Bolt, it came up with a price of 982 baht for economy, I assume you would also have to add on tolls. The cars are generally decent sized saloons although I have had some smaller cars and pick-ups turn up. They have also sent along meter taxis reasonably frequently.

Hardly ever see anyone in Witherspoons now. Still a bit surprised to see the shutters down when I walked past about 10pm.

I've noticed the waiting charge, (1.6 baht/ min), during the booking process, but with current low levels of traffic in Patts it hasn't been a factor.

A mate told me about the discounts being offered by Steak & Co a while back but it was only today that I got around to trying them out. The basic discount is now 20% off all menu items and 50% off desserts but there are also some great value specials. I went for the 200gm Aussie tenderloin at 277 baht including a side and a sauce. I opted for fries and pepper sauce and added in an extra side of sauteed mushrooms for 120 baht. I have to say the steak was excellent and melted in the mouth. I also took advantage of the discount on desserts. The apple crumble on the menu for 19

Fab 103 fm do a daily news bulletin on You Tube major events are pretty much always well publicised. The Pattaya News website is also a good source of info on upcoming events. I can't say I have seen a comprehensive list of upcoming events recently, it's more a case of keeping yoir eyes and ears open.

I've been using it regularly. Rides from Jomtien into Central Pattaya generally around 60 baht. Jomtien to Soi 6 70 baht. Good clean cars and normally efficient service. A few drivers didn't seem to know their way around Pattaya but easily corrected.

40 years since Lennon was murdered, 1980.

Can't claim to be an expert but my impression is that Bahtsold is a place where everyone can advertise. Boots on the ground and cash on the table is probably the best way to get a great deal.

I've had that happen a couple of times but have subsequently used the card successfully in the same machines. I assumed it was a problem with the machines.

FYI. The development I mentioned previously on Thappraya Road is called Grande Carribean.

Don't think I've come across any property listing site which allows you to filter by age of project, but then again it's not a factor I consider. I don't know why you are limiting yourself to projects finished in the last two years, you are severely limiting the number of options available. Stretching your criteria out to 5-6 years will give you a lot more options of buildings that still should be in very good condition when your 1 year contract ends. As far as projects that fit your criteria in the Pratumnak area I can't think of many off hand. Sands at the bottom of Soi 5 is

Last night"s storm was very heavy. I saw a video of Soi Buakhau during the rain, it was knee deep but later reports suggested the flooding cleared quickly.