BobSJ

The only thing that I did not like was the walk up the stairs to your room. I know that they have built a rear entrance to the rooms. Does any one know it they also installed an elevator yet. BobSJ

Place is ok - Some times you have to fight off the bugs - The walls are paper thin, but the location you cannot beat. I is a bit on the pricy side for what you are getting. - I would use this place strictly as a ST-Room only. No problems with unwanted guests dropping by unannounced. BobSJ

The sale is only out of certain cities and does not include BKK - You will be paying extra from Narita to BKK. EVA is still the better deal. Not only that - but a portion of the flight may be made by other carriers and not by NWA. BobSJ

I have a picture somewhere of the Orginal ladies that worked there - I will look for it and post it. The one lady that I remember was named Nicki, and her co-worker whos name I cannot remember had long wavy Black Hair. She was the quiet one and my favorite when I would visit. BobSJ

Speaking of the Cigar Shop - Has anyone been able to take out any of the Ladies from the Shop ?? BobSJ

If you are looking for a place to play pool - Try going to "Top's on the 2nd/fl. They have recently expanded their space and is now even bigger. What is nice is that you have the food store on the main floor and the bowling alley on the 3rd floor - If that is not enough - Just cross the street and walk down to Soi-7 Soi-8 for more fun . BobSJ

The one I remember is De La Mer 89 M 10 Walking St, e-mail is Pattaya@hoteldelamer.net also P72, 19th Hole, and there are a few more which escape right now. They are further down towards the end of Walking St. BobSJ

I was doing a little surfing on the web when I came across this article on International GSM Sim Card by MOBAL Does anyone have any experience with this company and it's Sim Card? I read the information and it sounds good on paper - You need to have a unlocked Tri-Band cell to make this work. (I already have a unlocked Tri-Band) Any first hand experience or additional info would be greatly appreciated. I guess - I should have been a little bit more specific - My buddy needs a number to give to his wife for Emergency Purposes. He does not want her to know that he is in Thailand having a great time. With Mobal, I believe that the country code assigned is 44, UK based number What it comes down to, he needs to find a way to receive calls without her knowing where he is actually located> Thanks BobSJ

Don't Do it - They will tie up your cash flow for the requested "Deposit" with your credit card company. Yes do tell them that you are a "Cash Account" If the Hotel wants to play hard ball, make a second reservation with another Hotel. BobSJ

On my last trip to Pattaya, I used my Merwest Visa Check Card for ATM withdrawals and my Meriwest Visa Card to pay for my Hotel Bill at Sabai-Lodge. In both cases I was not charged any type of Tranaction Fee or Service Fee from the Thai Banks, Hotel or from my own Bank. I am still watching my statements for any unusual activity. Any time I go overseas, I contact my Bank and let them know that I will be out of the country on vacation and will be using my cards. By doing this I avoid any problems of my card not being accepted when I use it.

That is hard for me to believe - They just did upgrades on the place and now it is out of Business. I was just there in Sept when he was doing upgrades on his business. Oh Well. BobSJ

I believe that the Queen Vic has a computer at the rear facing soi-6/1 also there is a internet shop across from The Beach Hotel on Soi-6 BobSJ

Well When I talked with management on my last trip (Sept-04) they said that it would be done by the beginning of Oct-04. When I left on 3-Oct-04, it did not look like it was anywhere near completion. This is the new 6-story structure. BobSJ

On my last stay in Pattaya there was a group of gentlemen who were wheel chair bound and they all stayed at the Sabai-Lodge on the first floor. They are not really set up for wheel chair access, but they were able to get around by using the entrance by the salathai restaurant. They had no problem getting around as long as they stayed on the first floor. As for their meals, they would either use room service or have their meals served by the pool area. as for their TGF's it was not a problem. They were very helpful and I even saw one riding on the back of a powered wheel chair while on walking street. For transportation around the town, they would hire a van capable of loading their wheel chairs and they would then be off. BobSJ

Just before I left The Carlton on 2nd/rd @ soi5 was asking 500b for their rooms But that was about 2-weeks ago. prices may have gone up by now. BobSJ