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I am loving it. Playing havoc with my work though as not sleeping until 05.00 am. Best thing is whopping the Aussies asses. Its nice to have turned tables for a change as I DO accept they have generally been vastly superior. With so many Aussie mates here its nice NOT to be the brunt of the jokes for a change.

Stayed at LK Empress for one night a few weeks ago. Thought it was decent and good value. Booked through agoda.com as got a far better rate there although agodas rates can vary from day to day. Agoda link - http://www.agoda.com/asia/thailand/pattaya/lk_the_empress.html

Some people seem to have missed the point! Although the topic title mentions Gogo bars i don't think it was intended to become a LK vs WS Gogo comparison!?? Nor did it surmise they are somehow beter in LK it just made the point that the Soi is growing and developing. Surely the point was that the simple fact it "has" Gogo bars makes it a more attractive night out venue? some of us just want to enjoy a night out and for many that just means having options and variety. So what if not every Gogo bar has girls that fit your own "spec" - doesn't mean they won't fit the next johns! Besides w

Take a look at Facebook to see millions of messages of condolence! Love the products or hate them it is remarkable that the "boss" of the 2nd biggest company in the world is so universally liked and respected. That is very very rare in today's world and perhaps the best testimony. I mean can anyone even name the top honcho at Exxon (without looking it up)? I doubt many can. I just saw a quote from him (for the first time) - "when I was born songs were on records, telephones were tied down, computers were in rooms and the Internet was unheard of. Go change the world, you can!"

LK vs WS hmmmm let me see? OK just to be awkward I prefer........ummm both, or neither depending on your perspective! Depends on my mood, who I am meeting and where they chose to meet blah blah blah. LK is more than adequate for a night out with some great bars etc, not least the two DD's. No need to roam far and wide in any 8 hour spell. One thing I would say is that whether you spend two weeks, two months, two years or a lifetime here if you stay in the same place all the time you ARE missing out! Tomorrow is always another day. Then again I am just a misled mental sicko so

This may be of use to those planning larger group trips. http://www.banchangbars.com/taxi.html I THINK the 15 seater is 1800 baht return so good value if (say) 10 people going. Best thing is there is no waiting time fee on top. Drinks vouchers from certain bars also reduce the total "cost" IF you choose to use them.

Should be snapped up guys so hurry - still the best rooms I have ever seen in Pattaya at this prices. Bathroom alone is bigger than some rooms I have seen. Rockhouse Room Pictures

Alex and Mulphy - it was a GREAT night, sop good to see a party that starts "busy" and stays that way to the early hours. Had a great time and met some great new people - mainly loud Irish Boys LOL.

TOM you are correct - see my edit/apology

Not 100% sure Tom - my last flight (April) left BKK about 1.am approx and arrive LHR about 6am or so - i am adding time for customs, baggage etc. I know it was EARLY as I was in the London office with plenty of time for a 9a.m meeting. EDIT - apologies I stand corrected, my return was with thai (out was EVA). It appears the EVA flights return at 7.15 PM

Why ony consider two airlines> Go to http://www.westeasttravel.com/user/strPage.asp?idlink=27 Not sure what "early next year is" but as you can see EVA is only £30 more than Etihad at £335+tax and for £30 I would definitely take a direct flight. ALL the direct carriers including EVA have night time flights leaving around 9.30pm from LHR. EVA have a return from BKK that arrives at 7.30am so NO need for an overnight stay. EVA have brand new 777s with personal interactive entertainment where you can stop and start the movies to suit your sleep. The 777s have slightly less legro

Cableguy - mine is a Toyota so I will try that thanks. Was it the main dealer on Sukhumvit heading out of town west? Still doesn't answer the question and about WHY? Does anyone know?

Can anyone explain to me the logic behind the ban on driving a new car between 7pm and 7 am. Apparently I have to wait up to 2 months for the white plate and this just seems daft to me. I know many people ignore this but Id like to know why this law exists coz its pissed me off big time

I get the bus to Bangkok every week for work. It has NEVER taken more than 1 hour 45 minutes although I do go fairly early. and get off and On Nut BTS not Ekkamai. If you are just heading into Sukhumvit with little luggage its a very easy and cheap option. The Ekamai option is best for this BUT make sure you get off at On Nut NOT Ekamai as that last mile or so can take ages in traffic. The bus will stop at the bottom of the stairs up to the On Nut BTS if you ask the attendant (the one who sites next to the driver). Usually lots of people get off here and as its only one extra stop on t

TOT switched me on in a few days (exisiting telephone line). I have the 512 service but its often slow and at certain times of day VERY slow. Connecting via wireless with them was a nightmare and I had to get someone in at the end to do it. The guy who came to do it was really switched on and he told me not to use TOT when I move but didn't mention the name of the alternative. I have his number if anyone wants it.

To avoid being accused of not giving it a proper whirl I went back. I still say that the area is great, its clean and smart (god only knows for how long) but it is still very very quiet. That actually suits me as I am not into the hussle and hassle of WS and BR - so its not a criticism just an observation. That said everywhere is dead still - comparativley. I went into Rockhouse and was treated well - just had the one and no problems whatsoever. Ironically I bumped into an old friend (bar owner) and the topic of this thread came up. He told me that Alex is a very good frien

now that sounds a far better proposition Will she take another girl from the bar and do the works? Alan - just give me a quick pointer (again) as you where your place is.

Good for you mate but make sure YOU get the Tor Tor 3 certificate or you will have the same problem. The receiving bank will issue it on request and its VITAL believe me. If you don't have one you cannot transfer the proceeds from any future sale out of Thailand. Actually the Tor Tor 3 doesn't exist anymore - well it does but it is called something different now. FOR FUCKS SAKE guys - get a lawyer when you buy property!! If they don't advise you properly then try and do something about it. Ive never experienced it but there must be something akin to "negligence" in the Thai Law So

Flash - I had a feeling that might be the case. I didnt mean to be "negative" but you won't get one with "excellent" English (depending on your interpretation tho') for that price. Degree holders, who are USUALLY the excellent English speakers are naturally loathe towards commission paying jobs as they tend to see that as beneath them. Your best bet is to lower your expectations a LITTLE and accept one with "good" English - as I said there are quite a few advertising in Pattaya Trader at around the 10-12k mark.

Cheers everyone - we bought a 2nd car

Flash Look in the Pattaya Trader website classifieds. There are quite a few girls advertising in there with the skills you require. Possible to get one from 10-12k though as Irishman says if you want REALLY top notch (driven, motivated, hard working, etc) you could be looking at 40k+. The lower salary end I mention will get you "passable" English but if you really do want "excellent" English then again you are moving up the salary scale quite rapidly. Most of the Real Estate agents here seem to settle for girls with "good/passable" English - I know I have dealt with many of them in the

Looking for a lawyer to act for my wife in a house purchase. The first one I approached wanted 3% of purchase price to do "everything" but I told him that was outrageous as it would have been over 200k. The 2nd quoted me 20k which I accepted. However the very next day he called me to say he was ONLY doing the house/land ownership issue at that price when obviously I want a full service when it includes land - the equivalent of local searches etc. As a result I am STILL looking for someone to act for me (well, my wife actually) so if anyone has a good recommendation I would appreciat

Obsession I am currently looking for the same but for a house not condo purchase so is a little more complicated. The first one I approached wanted 3% of purchase price to do "everything" but I told him that was outrageous as it would have been over 200k. The 2nd quoted me 20k which I accepted. However the very next day he called me to say he was ONLY doing the house/land ownership issue at that price when obviously I want a full service when it includes land - the equivalent of local searches etc. My point is make sure you know exactly what you are getting for your money as the cheap

My opinion is this........... If its "up and coming" its a long uphill. I just can't see it happening. Its nice there and cleaner but its just always so dead - pople tend to follow crowds, especially in quiet season. If it can't survive the quiet season it can't survive. I may be wrong and it has potential as a guest house area as its a nice location but I really dont think it will ever become a major player in the "entertainment area" market.

Hybrid - like for like they are cheaper in the UK. Try the Advents (I think at PC World - they are more than adequate (maybe little bulky) and wi-fi set up - around #350 GB If you are moving here just bring your PC for home. I did in the end and it used up just a fraction of my luggage space. I bought new flat screen here (these ARE cheaper in LOS).