Butch

There is a free option to complain to the Retail Ombudsman, several airlines are signing up to the ADR companies in order to "expedite" complaints. I'd agree it would put many off complaining , but it's not yet established that if it is just for regular "my chicken dinner was cold" complaint as opposed to them breaking CAA rules which might warrant a different conduit of reporting. I also note it is refunded in the event of a successful claim, so even though a claim or complaint is valid and arguably reasonable, it still might not be successful, which is pretty shocking IMO. I'd be inclined

I trust it was a good night out on the piss CP lol?.

Good post CP, although there are online quotes via Kasikorn and Bangkok bank, seeing an actual, updated on the street exchange rate is most welcome.

Bloody hell Marleyboy you must have a discount card lol. That's a blinding price, especially for January mate, nicely done. I'm currently seaching prices for mid Sept so if I manage to get a deal / time off work / permission from the Mrs, then I'll put it up here (the price of the flight, not the other bollocks). What's the baggage allow on Thai these days, still 30 kg?. If you're in Pattaya at the same time, it would be good to meet up for a beer. Cheers Butch

Back in the day I just took a backpack with a lock and put the arm loop under and around the lounger leg. I admit I've never seen any lockers or such there, now you mention it that's not a bad idea. Haven't been there for years though.

Evil, sorry for sounding like a pedantic cunt but is it kind of opposite Bamboo, or at least on the same stretch of road?. Looks great and for a last minute grab'n'go choice out of WS it takes some beating. I must have walked past it and fancied taking one of those chickens...(2:49 onwards) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWmGrR9a818

GM, call me an idiot, but what is the route they take to / from Bukhao to WS mate?.

Devils Den offer this service, and having been picked up in aforementioned bus I can vouch for the comfort factor.

hitting solid concrete at 80 km/h for starters.

a tactic I used to employ: If it's a first time BF, then 2 motorcycle taxis (sod the expense) to the hotel (Residence Garden), Then, if meeting the BF for a second time, tell her to get on the Baht but going to the hotel (I'd often stop outside the VC hotel and flag one down). However, in your case it's on Bukhao so I'd either MC Taxi it or ask her to negotiate a baht bus, given that you've probably already spunked a few baht on drinks and food etc, another couple of hundred getting home really isn't going to figure much.

Probably also to do with the weight and therefore fuel saving on the Plane. 300 or so meals, plates cups etc despite being made from plastic versus 300 small chocolate bars is a no brainer where weight is concerned, despite bunkered fuel being at a very low price at the moment. That does give an idea of the level of contempt BA holds their customers in though. Despite having several thousand Avios points I'll still not use them on any BA flight, they can go fuck themselves. A few years ago EVA used to bring "cup noodles" around and have them ready for anyone as a snack at the galley areas

Congrats Adam, Hope the party goes well, say hi to Nam for me and have a good 'un.

Yep sorry 31 inch, not 33 but I did say they fly 787's , and full leather ( or faux leather) seats in econ. They actually fly, or are at least known under a few different names, Norwegian air shuttle, Norwegian wings and Norwegian Air. As for the 33 inch pitch, EVA air economy is where you want to be! However Norwegian offer more legroom by far and the IFE boxes are much smaller, located on the aisle seat of the three adjacent to the window. Again if anyone is flying the IFE is free but drinks, blankets and earphones are available at a cost , $7 for a blanket.

Hi, I'm writing this having just completed a chunk of our USA road trip, thus I'm relaxing after having done Orlando Florida to Springfield MA in 3 days via a couple of stop offs and looksee's (this is where they made the Springfield rifles and home to the Springfield Armoury , along with Indian Motorcycles which still has a main dealership here, managed by an Thai lady who rides a 1921 Scout!). We avoided NY simply because the traffic and roadworks are horrific. Anyway, to the Airline. Norwegian is a budget airline operating out of LGW to the USA and also to BKK Via Europe (direct from

Interesting and enjoyable. Maybe a trip to Corregidor Island is an idea for next time, it's not exactly cheap but it is a day away from Manila , food provided and you get driven around the island by a decent driver in safety. I understand also the problems with feeding everyone, to be honest I put a stop to that a long time ago and told my mrs enough is enough. I don't mind feeding immediate family but when cousins, friends and in laws turn up they can feed themselves. You certainly covered a lot of ground in a short space of time though. Good report and fun to read.

P Burgos for your WS equivalent or Del Pilar for your very-dangerous-to-be-poncing-around-at-night equivalent. However, Del Pilar has the Manila Bay cafe, the best freelancer gaff in the whole of Manila. Girls are 3 deep, but you need to be hard on negotiating. I have no idea what S/T will rush you because I've only been there once and that was for an hour with Mrs Butch to see what all the fuss was about. Hotels are 50% more than LOS and 80% worse in quality. You'll pay 5 star money for 2 star in Manila especially, and there is also a 2 tier pricing system in the hotels. Do some searching

Hi, Just an update, EVA now offer 30kg baggage via any fares booked on their website. Just picked 2 random dates in Sept / Oct midweek flights, Sept is coming in at £465 and Oct at £441 both economy class fares with no mileage accruel, £25 to change ticket and £100 to refund. Elite class varies between £865 and £880.

Bloody hell, was just going to put up some prices I searched out in August / Sept the other day only to find the EVA website is down at the moment. Anyway if anyone is interested, EVA prices for 1 adult in Economy for travel in Sept is coming in at GPB425 on their website with certain ticketing restrictions (book by June fly before Dec) . Elite class is around GBP830. The Thai equivalent is between GBP520 and GBP834 depending upon your ticketing option the difference being that there's a 30kg allowance on Thai whereas EVA is 20 unless you go through Southall travel I believe. **Ed

I must have missed this report recently in all the confusion. It doesn't seem to bad value at 650 plus I guess, and if you're hungry and at a loose end in that area of town it seems reasonable enough. How's the wine selection and prices?. Evil, does one just go in and get into the lift to the 6th floor or do you need to book or go to reception on arrival ?. (just in case the lifts are card access only). I'm liking the car bar, although to a petrolhead like me cutting up a VW campervan is ever so slightly sacreligious. thanks for posting, although the food looks halfway decent, I ag

I wish I was a girlie, just like my dear PaPa! Interesting Evil as myself and the family are flying out of there in a few months!. If we get time I might pop in.

I've used them several times in the past, never let me down. Good idea using the Innova as well, reason being is that they run their cars on LPG and the tank takes up space in the boot, so it might be a struggle fitting 3 cases plus hand carry in something like a Camry. I always send a confirmation email a week before departure as well and as a rule tip the driver 200 plus pay the tolls as long as he drives reasonably carefully and not like a fucking lunatic. As a bit of advice, the driver always waits on the first Immigration exit, there's 2 at Swampy, so as you get your luggage it'll be

I've found that driving defensively while in SEA takes its toll. Everyone treats you like a soft touch and the aggression soon builds up. 1/2 hour in Manila traffic would make a Nun swear. The biggest shock I often find is that people in the UK often say "thank you" if you give way to them, let them out of a junction or let them pass ahead, people in SEA really don't give a shit whether you let them out or not, and don't bother to acknowledge any act of kindness or road manners toward them. Mrs Butch nearly came a cropper when she first started driving, she couldn't let go of the Asian ha

Great looking dishes and a great report EP. I'm a softie for French Onion soup, sadly where I live in the UK it's hard enough to find a decent French restaurant let alone one that can make it as it should. Brilliant report, thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.

Also our immune systems might have something to do with it, for example I no longer get a dose of the shits when visiting LOS or the RP, maybe after a while we build up antibodies in our gut and elsewhere in our bodies. As Jacko said there are defintiely more variables in how or what we catch and indeed when we get it. Often after 21+ hours of travel our immune systems are temporarily at a low point, especially after probably not sleeping and being exposed to 300 other people's farts and diseases while couped up on the plane. Factor in a few drunken nights, sleep debt and in some cases intima

Billions, the only serviceable part you can clean without getting a screwdriver out and disconnecting the power are the filters at the front located behind the plastic shroud. Basically if the unit is a wall mounted type (there's 3 types essentially), wall mounted which is a long unit and has a compressor unit outside, Cassete which is usually mounted in the middle of the ceiling and most often seen in an office and "window" mounted which re smaller, domestic units housing all the compressor / condensers etc and which go into a big hole in the wall, these were the most popular types back i