thechairman18

Hi, I think the guy called himself something, something, DANCER. I think he had a couple of condos, in the block opposite, the old Made in Thailand bars, and next to Central Festival. Hope that helps.

Might be an English/American style " All you can eat " buffet,or a Chinese style " Eat as much as you can " buffet. ?

Hi, I applied to the Thai Consulate at Liverpool. They issued me with a Non-Imm Category O Single Entry Visa, valid for 90 days I applied by post, but had to collect in person from Liverpool. The cost was £60 + £10 handling charge, £70 total. As I am here for 108 days, at Jontien, they would only give 7 days. So I had to do a Border run to Cambodia, and got 30 days " on arrival". Try your nearest UK Consulate, for the above Visa.

Regarding the guy opening a new bar on Soi Pothole. In my opinion, it's too far down the Soi. It's a So i known for massage, not bars. IT'S too small, t the upstairs/overflow bar area, will never get used . If he uses upstairs, as ST rooms, he's cutting his own throat. Will it generate enough profit to satisfy him and his 2 or 3 partners. Only time will tell. Sorry for the thread fuck.

Hi Evil, Many thanks,for the report on the Sunday roast at the Marquee, and your many others. I'm sure the members on Talk, find them very interesting, and helpful. I went there last Sunday, 12/11/17. The place was reasonably busy, but I was served quite quickly. Some the meals served after mine, didn't get the Yorkshire pudding, then later on meals were served with the Yorkshires. I presume the Yorkshires, are cooked fresh. As you say, the meal was nicely cooked and presented. I went last night Fri 17/11/17, and had the 100 Baht Fish and Chips. The fish was nice and seemed to have be

I can’t see the point in using Hull if you know they are re-directing it to London, more chance of it going tits up IMHO. Hi Sam, I have always used the Hull Consulate, and found them very good. I was not aware, of the new arrangements, as, the last couple of visits to Thailand, were short ones, so I got 30 days on arrival. I have just received conformation, that my Visa has been granted. I will now have to drive from Manchester to Hull, to collect it in person. In future, I will apply direct to London, but, I notice, they want paying in POSTAL ORDERS. Didn't know they still issued

Hi, I managed to speak to a lady on Tues 17th. She confirmed that they had received my 2nd e-mail, but had no record of my original application. She asked me to resubmit the application. To be sure, I popped into my local Staples, office supply store, and got them to send an e-mail, with the attachments. Just now ( 2 days later ), I have had confirmation that they have received my application, and have sent it on to London. So, just have to wait a little longer, as the cremation of the late King, may delay things. As I am not due to travel till the middle of Nov, I have time enough. Th

Hi I will shortly be returning to Pattaya from the Winter 2017-18. I am applying online, to the Thai Consulate at Hull in the UK. The new regulations are, that you apply on line to Hull, who then forward it on to London. If you are successful, you then have to go to Hull, in person, to collect the Visa. I e-mailed my application over a week ago, but have had no reply or acknowledgement from Hull or London. I have e-mailed Hull to ask if they have received my application, but still had no reply. I have phoned Hull, and all I get is "all our operators are busy, please try later" Anybody e

Sorry that XZone and Blues Factory both closed. XZone was good for a bit of depravity, the sort of thing the Walking St tourists came to see, but never did. Blues Factory, must have had high overheads, with not enough customers to meet them.

Do a search on CraigsList ,

+1 I have a Thai bank account, with a Debit Card. Use the DC to withdraw 20k Baht. 5000k baht in my pocket, put DC, and 15000, in my room safe :)

I bought some crumpets in Villa market, on 2nd road, about 2 years ago. They were OK, made in Austrailia, and not overly expensive. I used to work for Mothers Pride bakery in the UK, and thought our crumpets were the best. But, I have to admit Warburtons, are much better. My TGF loves them, more than me

Hi I am hoping to take my Thai GF, back to the UK, for a short holiday. We need some documents translating,to submit to the British Embassy. They are English to Japanese Japanese to English. English to Thai Thai to English Anyone, know, where we can get these done, to a standard acceptable to the Embassy. Regards thechairman18

I too have had the Fish and Chips at NeeRoys on Soi Chaiypoon. First time was OK Second time was so-so Third time was sh1te. They seemed to delight in covering the meal with "scratchings". As a youngster in the North of England-Manchester, we used to ask for a pennyworth of "scratchings"from the local chip shop. They are simply the batter, that comes away from the battered fish being fried, and if not scooped away, will make the oil smell 'off'. You can smell the vendors selling the fried bugs a mile off, because its old oil. Anyhow, 'scratchings' are a relic of bygone days, and shoul

Point taken, and we did talk about this. Its a serious offer, and I can only hope that BM's treat the matter in a serious way. She has started advertising, and has had leaflets (flyers), and buisness cards and stationary printed. These all have her number on, and she is well aware the she might recieve some 'strange' requests. But, thanks for your concern.

Thanks for your reply. I think it would all depend on what was expected, i.e. level of care required, etc. and whether in hospital, or someones home. If you need more info, please give me a call, and I will pass your message on to her. PS. we have met on a bar crawl, it was a while ago, I think we started off at the Buffello Bar 3rd Road.

My TGF, (who a fully qualified nurse), has been working for a Japanese husband and wife as a full time career. She has been looking after the wife's 90 year old mother, but, the old lady died recently. The Japanese lady, imports/exports Health products between Japan, and Thailand. She therefore has a company(s), and a work permit. My TGF, and the Japanese lady, have started a small business supplying, Patient and Respite care to Falangs, and their families, whether in their own homes, or hospital. They have a few Falangs on the books, and are in need of more, and also qualified Thai nurse

Evil, Thanks for posting this report. In your 1st pics, the guy on the left with the Grey shirt, I think used to have a restaurant, in Soi Yamoto (Soi 13). I had my birthday party there last year. The food was 90% French, and my TGF, recconned the Thai food was well up to scratch I went down Soi Yamoto when I came back to Pattaya, a couple of moths ago. I was really gutted. The place is now a massage shop FFS. But, if this is the same guy, I will be sure to give a try. Ken thechairman18

Not in Pattaya, till 2nd Nov Best Wishes to Ron, for a very Happy Birthday. "Mind the broken glass-ouch

I have been keeping an eye on the airfares, and there seems to be all sorts of prices, many with long lie-overs en-route. I found this flight, and thought it was a good all round deal. Manchester (UK), to BKK, via Abu Dhabai, and return, with a 2-1/2 hour lie-over each way. Dep Man 1st Nov 2011, 830pm, arr BKK 630pm R'tn 24th April 2012. 830pm, arr MAN 730am. It's with Etihad, and cost £520, all inclusive. I got it via this search engine, www.momodo.com Which took me to the flight agent, www.BudgetAir.co.uk Well worth looking at if you after flights

Jamie, have you charged your phone for all the calls you will not be getting, this New Years Eve, remember? Sorry about the thread fuck.

Was in Big C, about a year ago. They brought out, freshly baked Cheese Plaits. They looked really nice so I bought one. When I broke a piece off, to eat, I realised that there was sugar, sprinkled on top of the Cheese. Thinking this might be a new taste experience, I had a couple of mouthful's, which was enough. Then binned it.

Dear Sir, Please accept my profound and humble apoligies, for refering to the Chaba Hut, as the Jabba Hut. I take the liberty, of assuming that you know of the hotel, and its location? As it is some 3/4 years since I stayed at the R-Con, I bow to your superior knowledge as to the fact they now have 50+ TV channels. Maybe they got too many complaints? As for being ripped off on the Elec and Water bills, yes once again I bow to your greater intelligence, and have learned, the error of my ways. You do 'pay to learn' in Pattaya. I did post on various forums, at the time, and other BM, confi

Jamie, at least, he viewed the place and the facilities BEFORE he committed himself. You booked yourself into a dump on Soi Baukhao, next to the Jabba Hut, and paid in full,without checking it out. The A/C was useless, they would not give you the remote to control it. Being directly on Soi Baukhao, it was a noisy as hell. and they would not give you a refund, when you wanted to move out But it was only 15000, per month so that makes it ok. Just for the record, Frogster, is a very good friend of mine, and, I happened to be passing the place on the opening day, checked it out, and took

Anfield I used to keep money, in my e-account, as it paid a good rate, and feed my current a/c. Then I noticed the rate has changed, (without telling me), and is now next to nothing. So I have put most of money elswhere. I will put some cash, back into my current a/c, and try to send it over. Thanks for your reply.