pattysteve

I used Visa travellers cheques on my last vist,there are some exchanges that dont accept them,but dont worry,plenty more to chose from. There is a charge for cashing them...35-40B per cheque,so bring largest denominations.To counteract this charge you get a slightly better exchange rate.

On the business card i have for Mr. T he doesnt have email. here is his fax number if that helps...66-38-720318

Oooooooooops for got to post his number. office....038-720318 mobile..01-2587716 fax.......66-38-720318

OMG all that messing around to save a few Baht. Just phone MR. T based opposite Areca Lodge,pick u up at BKK with nice name sign.Cost 850 B plus tolls if u want the quick route.Drop u at hotel of ur choice,simple.The End.........

12000B per mnth might be just a little on the low side. You were originally looking to rent condo,so if you take into account charges for electricity and water,also the hassle and cost of bedding laundry ect.J&P with all of these included is a good deal at say....14000-15000B. Another thing in its favour(for you) it is less than 2 mins walk from Tonys Gym,so no hassle travelling to and from,and its closer to all the action

Always being full...Nuff said i think.

yes i agree most hotels will arrange for u,i paid 1500B.there is however another alternative,a friend recommended MR T,for my return to BKK,850B plus tolls,car wasnt the best but was reliable with friendly driver. he is based opp. Areca lodge hotel.ask for contact details if interested.

J&P court,is on Soi Lengkee which forms a crossroad with the top of Soi Diana and Soi Buakhou.........so it about 150 yrd from Areca lodge. it can be found on this map.....http://www.rongraem-pattaya.com/map/pattaya-map.gif

hi again, the rooms at J&P are a lil basic probably around 28 sq mtrs,with a large double bed,fitted wardrobe as u enter the room then fridge and a unit that houses the tv and finally a table and 2 chairs,all rooms above ground floor have balconies.all rooms r cleaned daily also fresh bedding and towels and complimentary bottled water. the hotel staff r very friendly and helpful,security is good,guests r required to leave their ids at reception unless u make it known the girl is ok and u get a polite phone call to check everything is ok before the girl gets it back. here r 2 l

If u want to be near Tony's gym,try J&P court,its a hotel but the best budget hotel in patters.the gym is no more than 150 mtrs away. i stayed there for 3 mnths and negotiated a price of 15000B a mnth.maybe u can get for a lil less for 6 mnth stay. id recommend it to anyone.

Im with u Marley, Hopefully by late 2006 ill be living in Patters,also agree that £1000 a month is more than enough its my budget but dont expect to spend it all.Sure enough if ur in holiday mode its a lil different,but u cant live in that mode 7 days a week 52 wks a year. My plan is to live in a hotel, ive picked it already and expect to get a price around 150000B a yr.12 mnths ago i was adamant id buy a place,but now im all for hotel living...no worries about security,no cleaning,laundry sorted at reception and no other bills to worry about ahhhhhhhhhh heaven indeed. So maybe il

Hi, Im kinda newbie on this forum,been reading and posting on Thai forum longer. Stayed in Pattaya from early May thro July.heres my budget idea. Hotel......15000B per month.not a top hotel but a very friendly very clean hotel. Food......9000B.eat very well on this per mnth,i never eat as much in patters too warm. Drink.....15000B,im not a big drinker but always bought BG's drinks as well. Entertainment ahhhhhhh here the tough bit,but even with a different girl every nite only about 35000B per mnth. so total ........75000B each mnth,altho i must admit this is t

Ahhhhhh J&P Court,has to be the best budget hotel in patters. Stayed there 12 weeks from may thro july,did a deal for long stay,worked out under 500B per night. Rooms pretty basic but very clean(daily clean and towels)free water too. I dont think the pictures on their site do it justice,and as said before very friendly staff.i think ON will be back from norway now. Great places to eat close by i recomend Robins Nest on Soi Diana. Anyone going give my regards to Ashley....a cockney cab driver,well ex i guess cos hes lived in the hotel over 18 mnths. Give me 6mnths and i ho