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OK. I appreciate all of the insghtfull reply's. Sounds bad. I'm definitely re-thinking this visit. Couple questions though if you all will continue to bear with me. How can there be no "implied statement" that you intend to marry on a marriage visa application? I would think by just filling out the marraige visa application, that marriage would be implied. Can the forms be aquired somewhere free of charge, or only pay the significant charge, before you even know what the form/visa requirements are? Yeah, this is interesting. Hey, she only wants to come here to be MY sex slave. So whats wrong with that. Besides, she's 35 years old. But, theorheticaly then, what if a Thai person, female let's say, just wants to vacation in the US? No, American sponsoring her or otherwise filling out forms for her or meeting her at the airport. Or maybe she's is only coming to visit family or family friends. I'm not disputing you guys, or your insight and experience in this area, cause I am DEFINITELY a LOS newbie yet, and will not second guess anybody with significantly more experience. I'm just a little amazed at the amount of effort it takes for someone to get into the USA. So, again, much thanks to all. SB

Mescalito, thanks for the input. I'm definitely staying away from the FIANCE visa. I do not wish to be under ANY time constraint for getting married. In fact I only want my lady to come for a visit, TEMPORARY PLEASE.... even though she's a darling and gorgeous, I'm not waving the marriage carrot yet. So, I will be looking into the tourist visa for her. I just find it interesting. It seems quite hard to find detailed visa requirements on the US Immigration website, without plunking down $65 bucks or some such amount for the application package. Anyway, I appreciate the help. At least I know the direction I need to take. But I'm sure Ju is going to be dissapointed. I kind of hinted about her coming to visit in April. Thanks. SB

I can't thank you guys enough for the responses. Thanks also to those of you who commented on the visa issues. I have been a little confused about that process, and also been trying to find info on that. So I will cease looking at a ticket for Ju, until I look into the visa application process for her. Kind of pisses me off though, that she can't come over here very easily. By the way, who actually makes the application for visa? Can I do that for Ju, or does she need to go to the embassy and actually fill out the paper? Thanks again to everyone who responded and those that wanted to, but didn't for whatever reason. SB

I am looking into having my TG come to the US for a few weeks in the next couple months. Might any of you know of good deals for round trip airfare from BKK to Chicago? I'm also wondering about the visa requirements for Thai nationals traveling to the USA for a 3-4 week stay. Any specific requirements, or what? Or just point me to where I can find the info. I appreciate any help with this. Thanks very much. SB

I have just stayed at Ma MAison for 12 days, and IMHO is very much worth the 1100b I payed. The staff is very sweet, and lovely young ladies, always helpfull. Rafael is very friendly, accomodating and helpfull. The rooms, I stayed in two SUPERIOR(larger in size) rooms, are VERY clean and nicely appointed. Very nice pool, GREAT food at the restaurant, and in general a very nice setting. Beautiful coutyard surrounding the poll and restaurant. Guest friendly, and yes you kind of walk through( actaully more like past) the restaurant to get to the rooms, but who cares. Location is great also. Soi 13 near Beach raod. It is very quiet at nite. I will definitely stay there again. Also, he just installed wireless access in the hotel while I was there. The email is mamaison@loxinfo.co.th Small website can be found at: Ma Maison Hope this helps. SB

Samsonite, Thanks for replying. Actually I'm arriving in Pattaya in 15 days, November 24. But as you say, if the major construction seems to be done, then hopefully it will be at least an acceptable level of noise. And then I'm always up for meeting some of those little brown female construction workers I've heard about. Either way though, I'll make the best of it. Thanks again. sb

I'll be at the Ma Maison Nov 24 - Dec 10, which I think is more toward the Beach Road end of Soi 13. My first trip, so I'm not sure of location. In any case, is this near the construction site? If so, I may be moving. Any comments on Ma Maison, by the way??? It looks kind of nice on their site. Thanks, sb

Soi7, Yes, that is what I have heard. This is my first trip to LOS, so I felt I needed to spend a few days in BKK before visiting Pattaya. I will enjoy the experience, I'm sure. Thanks.

Johnny, Sounds like yuou got the same situation as me. I'm not arriving for 13 days yet, but the only reasonable fare I could get has me arriving at 12:20AM Korean Air. It sucks! Same as Aeolus, I'm staying in BKK for a few nights before heading down to Pattaya. But I figure after all the flight hours, I'll be in no shape for sleep anyway, so a few beers and a soapie... or maybe a FL from the car park near the Nana Hotel will be just what the doctor ordered. Yeah.... why go to the hotel and shower alone? I'll just let a cute little soapie girl freshen me up.

Hey Cowboy, good to hear that. We'll have to arrange to meet somewhere. Are you in BKK for any time or heading straight to Pattaya? Where's your party going to be? And as for the "new beauty", no problem there. SB

Eden...sounds interesting. Yes, I've read the posts on them and may need to pay a visit. Also, wondering if anyone else is arriving through Seoul, on Korean Air flight 653. Arrives at the ungodly hour of 12:20AM, Nov 21. I'll be shuffling directly to the Nana from customs, and off to find some late night action. SB

Thanks. That's a fine offer my friend, but I'll see my way down there on the 24th. SB

I'll be arriving 1am, Nov 21 for my first LOS visit. I'll be spending a few days in BKK, and then on to Pattaya. Does anyone want to meet up anywhere and help break in a LOS virgin on the ways of proper mongering?