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Bkk to Hua Hin is an excellent price. I know I paid more.

I have a Xbox360 with loads of games, steering wheel, etc. I want to bring it to LOS and give it as a gift. Is it worth it, or will I just be hassled at customs to pay duties on a used game box?

Glenjean, if you were to look at the top of the page you would see these 2 topics on how to get the FLB rate for board members. Try the link and read the posts. http://www.pattayatalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24655 http://www.pattayatalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=37950

My best to you Pete and the coming years for PBG. Missed this anniversary, but there is always a next time!

My guess this belongs in business or expat section of the board.

Seafood is a personal favorite and enjoy seeking out places to eat in Pattaya. This being said, Marine has good food and much cheaper than the competition on the main walking street area. Nang Nual, has ok food, one point to make, that is why I stopped eating here, is their restrooms for staff and customers, do not have soap or toilet paper. One sure sign of questionable hygiene and potential for food borne illness. King seafood, is a good place for me. Service is good, live seafood is comparable to any other seafood place on WS. Taste is dependent on how you want your seafood cooked,

Why stay in your room while on holiday. The point being is to see the people around where you stay. Do a walkabout, it is great exercise and who knows, you may meet your lady du jour while pondering where and what to eat.

H.A.C.C.P. and M.S.D.S. has not hit LOS yet. Most guesthouses and bars are not ISO 9001 certified.

One hostess named Peer is a cutie and a sweetheart. Also a dancer by the name of An is another cutie from there. The other dancers, not lookers in my opinion.

I love Kueteaw(sp) from the carts and pork barbecue not to mention pad thai. One thing that is not mentioned is barbecued whole chicken slow roasted over coals that you see along the roadside. Delicious!

5000 baht for 5 people that averages 1000 baht per person, which is about $30 dollars. One drink in the US is $30 dollars. Big spender you guys!...NOT.

I have a preference for italian food. woodfired oven baked pizza and lasagna, pasta with pesto, alfredo sauce, provimi veal cooked any way you want, lemon or tomato sauce, pasta with truffles/oil. prosciutto san danielle and parma. But I also love french food, such as foie gras, brie cheese, or Spanish cuisine for paella both the red and black(squid), serrano ham negra, conchinillo asado(baby roast pig), bacalao(although this is mainly from Portugal, not to mention the wines Riojas and Bordeaux. But you forget Japanese food with sushi, sashimi, gindara or Chinese for Peking duck, shark

I use Camtasia Studio and Replay. Camtasia is slower to use but is cheaper. Replay's interface is the best I have used for cam capture.

Zaphod, great find thank you for this post.

Wow that combination mexican plate looks very delicious. Do they make chile verde, or tamales? You know, I have been told that mayonnaise does not keep well in the shelves in Pattaya by a restaurant owner. He states it separates. I wonder how they use mayonnaise in coleslaw or serve it with sandwiches?...hhhmmm

Bruno's is good. The 5 star places Marriott, Sheraton, Royal Cliff do a good steak, not the best, but the beef is good and tender possibly from aging. Will have to try Charlie's, heard a lot about this place although thai beef sometimes can be tough and sinewy.

Pete been in the hospitality business for 32 years now. Is your kitchen set up to handle 500 meals a day? That you have to check. Prep work is crucial for specials and favorites. Is your menu too extensive?...I am sure with your documentor system, you know what menu items are ordered the most and can prep that on a daily basis by monitoring this daily. Training of wait staff is crucial in order to run a smooth operation. I personally have eaten twice at PBG. Once in the evening at approximately 1930 hours, the place was not full rather slow actually(midweek), the order came in late, b

Very funny, loved that line!

I liked Babydolls when I went there with 3 girlfriends to check it out and say hello to Ricky. The lesbian jacuzzi show was great and the bar was lively and full. I had to stand and the 3 girls around me as it was standing room only. I cannot tell what the "high" season will bring if Pattaya will recover from that mess with the stupid PAD supporters screwing it up for all of Thailand and it's tourists. Let us wait and see.

Missed the opening as I was on the way out of Pattaya after the madhouse at Suvarnabhumi. I did get to see the gogo, very nicely done Sunny. Much better than Lennie's and Shooters. Wish you all the best with the new biz.

Pete, don't tell too many about Preecha, it is one of my faves and it gets too full on the weekends already...ssshhhh

Soi Diamond 2nd floor where Galaxy Suites is, and right across from Diamond Beach hotel.

Here you go Pete. Cold Stone just uses marble slabs that are on freezer/refrigerated counter. http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/icecream/..._creations.html http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/icecream/..._creations.html

Be mindful of Dusit hotel as they charge a ridiculous amount for a joiner fee unless you register with 1 girl. Last I have been told the joiner fee was close to 1000 baht. This is more of a family hotel that is why they frown on having multiple partners. Sheraton is 5 star quality but mixed information on joiner fees. Some have had to pay others not. Mercure likewise has mixed reviews on joiner fees. I would choose Sheraton for free rooms if you can get away with joiner fees. Mercure would be close 2nd and hopefully no joiner fee either.

Dynasty on Soi 13 has lots of parking in the courtyard also.