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    Farang vs Expat

    in Hotel and Accommodation Questions

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    I am not fortunate enough to come more than once a year, but I know there are some who come several times a year, and still others who live in Pattaya. Assuming you can get away from the wife for a night or two, what do you pay in the usual places? I have to pay almost 1700 baht per night for the Areca (or whatever it is these days), but I guess if you live in the city you get a discount? What does Papillion pay? Martin? 1/2 price? lol. I know in the US you can get serious discounts if you know ther desk cler or have certain affiliations. Is it the same in Pattaya? Honey Lodge....Expate vs. Farang? Is there a difference? how much?

    Arriving Late in Ba,ngkok, What Best to Do?

    in Transport in Thailand

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    contact mr. toom - toom39@msn.com and he will have a car and driver waiting for you. less than 2 hours later you will be at your hotel in Pattaya and plenty of time for action. Good luck.

     

     

    C'mon! First time in Bangkok? You MUST go to the Nana Plaza and experience all that first! Many say otherwise, but Bangkok has some extroadinary looking ladies. The prices are certainly much higher but what's a few baht more when you're on your first trip to LOS. My suggestion is stay in Bangkok for 2-3 days. Take a trip up the river, floating gardens, etc.. Then trek down to Pattaya for some good slumming!

    Air Miles - Star Alliance Members

    in Airline Discussion

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    I agree with Emil. You have to book a FF trip early and be willing to fly on Star Alliance partners for the best availability. Next trip I fly US Air from Philly to Madrid. Pick up Thai to BKK and Lufthansa for the trip back.

     

     

    If anyone has miles to sell or book a trip I would be greatful. My dates are extremely flexible and I am looking towards July or August of 2011. Any strategy on finding ff flights from PHL would be appreciated.

    Trading Airmiles (US Carriers)

    in Airline Discussion

    Posted

    I purchased 100K US airways miles on Ebay for $1,500, enough for a business class ticket on Thai airways from JFK. The regular cost of this ticket was over $4K. Economy alone was about $1,500. Yes, by having the Ebay guy book my ticket using his miles, I did not earn any miles, but in this case the difference between economy and business was worth it.

     

    If your dates are relatively flexible, you can put your reservation on "hold" for 48 hours and give the other person the confirmation code. In my case, we were on a 3-way call with the airline. But if you go this route, don't even THINK about trying to cancel or change your reservation because all the miles will go right back into the orignal account

     

    Depening on how many miles you need, it may also be advantageous to transfer your miles into the other guy's account and have him make the reservation rather than transfering all his miles into your account, but as someone pointed out, it's a trust issue.

     

    You can "earn" 25K miles on US airways by applying to a CC. 15K for AMX on Delta.

    Areca Lodge

    in Hotel and Accommodation Questions

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    You didn't ask, but i"ll throw it out there for anyone else who might be interested. Areca is one of the only hotels whose direct, call-ahead price is greater than that offered by Sawadee.com

     

    When I informed Areca that sawadee offered a better rate, she responded, "Go Sawadee". lol. Just be sure to check around and don't assume that the hotel offers a better price in all cases (they usually do, but not in this case).

     

    Anyway, ENJOY!!

    How About the Metro Apts

    in Hotel and Accommodation Questions

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    My 2 cents..

     

    Very nice for the price. Only drawback (if any) is no lift and you might be on the 3rd floor. Other than that, had no issues. Main entrance closes around 2, but you will be given a key to the private entrance on the side of the blgd. (Very trustig of Dennis to allow you to walk through his bar unattended).

     

    Can order breakfast off menu from place right next door and Metro girls will fech it for you. Also, large supply of free DVDs to watch if you can possibly find the time.

     

    Lastly, Lolitas is 50 steps away, money exchange on the corner, 7-11 right there as well as several nice bars. I think you'll find it one of the best places for the money.

    Retirement visa questions

    in Expat Issues

    Posted

    So if my income is B 40,000 monthly i would need only B 400,000 in the bank 3 months prior to application? Thanks, Joe.

     

     

    just curious so no offense. Is it possible to retire in LOS on 40K baht per month? less than 1500 baht per day?

    where to go

    in General Discussion about Pattaya

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    This will be my 5th trip to Thailand and I am a Pattaya addict I love the place.

     

    Where else should I go it will only be one of the following

     

    Bangkok only explored once (Nana,Cowboy,Eden,Beer Garden) even though I have been there twice.

     

    Phuket explored Patong beach once Bangla road area visited the Kick boxing when I went which was excellent.

     

    Chang Mai never been.

     

    Any thoughts or advices would be great.

    Thanks

     

    My 5th trip is coming up and I am thinking about plucking a gal from Nana or Pattaya and head "up country" and back home. Seen a lot of pics and stories about the rural life and it sounds fascinating, if not somewhat boring in comparison. Please let us know how your trip goes

    Do you give money to beggars?

    in General Discussion about Pattaya

    Posted

    In doing this you fully realise that all three of these people are equally prized by the mafia who enslaved and control them, though.

     

    Right?

     

    SO? amputees and the deranged are truly dependent upon charity. Why would I give a 100 baht tip for a round of tequila and not drop a baht or two on some genuinely down-and-out folk? Enslave and control a beggar with 2 limbs? If that is true, then at least the mafia has a heart.

    new year horror story

    in Expat Issues

    Posted

    Back to the OP for a second. I didn't see anywhere how much this guy was trying to live off of? Just as a refererence point, might be helpful to know. Also, I assume he stopped "mongering" considerably (or perhaps all togehter). That alone is not only costly but has to contribute to bad health in the long run. Did he smoke? Not really relative to his plight currently, but may help some decide what to do and what NOT to do in the long run.

    Recommendations

    in Hotel and Accommodation Questions

    Posted

    Thanks everyone for all your advice. I guess I will reserve at least the 1st night at one of these places and go from there once I am on the ground and can get a feel for the layout of things.

     

    Thanks again :D

     

    Have not been in LOS at the END of a January, but I think that is still high season and finding a good hotel might still be difficult. You might want to reserve for the entire period, if you can. Just a thought...

    bangkok hotels

    in Hotel and Accommodation Questions

    Posted

    If this is your first trip and you're bringing a wife, then Majestic suites. It's clean and not "in your face" sex. If you're single and this is your first trip, I'd recommend the Nana Plaza. It's 24/7 and the breakfast is really quite good. The bar/lounge onsite is great and of course you're directly across from NEP. The rooms are not that bad, really (older, to be sure). No in-room safe is the only drawback. I've stayed at the Majestic and found it was well-run and clean, but the rooms are very small.

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