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70.1/£ now. http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi This fall has been quite dramatic. I'm not greedy though and will settle for an average of 70.0 - right through my holiday. It's bound to have a mini rally - but keep cool and it should continue to weaken. Whatever the rate, I won't be withdrawing massive amounts of baht from ATM - as theft of a large amount of cash, would negate the good exchange rate for whole holiday.

I assume that's the price bbk bank sells (to customer) at? Not a bad deal actually. My local Travel Agent (big company) in England, were selling at 64.8 yesterday, with mid price ay 69.1/£. They then have the cheek to proclaim NO COMMISION The baht is a dog currency - worth no better than 75.0/£. Why? Because I say so Pic of me beating up baht. Get down dog, get down....

Thanks dude. How many minutes walk to 7-11 shop? Where is nearest Bank/ATM as I don't wanna use shop ATM's (more risky) Ta.

Yes, back the right side of 69/£, right now. Wonder what's caused the slide so fast? Who cares Hope it's the start of a tanking to 75/£

Well if I'm caught out back at hotel, I'll pay it, just to get rid of it. My worst nightmare! Imagine being drunk, waking up in the morning and finding a man beside you I'm not homophobic and am happy to be around them in a social situation, as long as I know they are LB's.

Well if I get drunk and end up with Ladyboy, I really don't think I could stand the humiliation. I'd probably throw myself off balcony Hey - now we know why all those 'jumpers' do it

Yes, but is the China scene more expensive?? LOS is cheap charlie paradise

lol dude - don't cancel - just be on high alert! If it's 6ft tall and looks like a super model, with amazing bone structure, then it's probably ladyboy If she's shorter, more rounded and drop dead cute, then shag it, as she is a women If you are unlucky enough to have your 'ladyboy detector' fail, just give it 500 baht and it will go away.

Baht has weakened considerably over the last 36 hours, against the £. Now 68.4 Hopefully this is a new trend now becoming established. Would be great to see it back over 70 again. Worth a few extra ST's that is http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Hey guys Yes, I've asked for a 4th floor room, quiet with outside window, thanks to reading this tip when undergoing a search. What I get, we will see!! Great knowing the snooker is free. In u.k., one can pay £5+ an hour for snooker, so play for one hour a day and it pays for nearly 50% of room Thanks very much for the laundry tip. Depending on how much the Sabai Inn charge, I will check them out! CanadianGuy E.mail service from Areca was dreadful and I had a VERY bad feeling about it. I refused to leave deposit, via e.mailing card details or faxing them. They said

Just booked my first 6 nights at the Sabai Inn. It feels like a good choice, as it's my first time in Pattaya, so I'm near some beer bars, but not right on top of the mayhem The e.mail responses I received from the Deputy Manager have been prompt and first class, identifying himself everytime. This is in direct contrast to the Areca Lodge, who do not inspire me with confidence. Anyway, I did not want to bother the manager at Sabai again, as he has already answered many questions, so....... Is the laundry service free or fee based? Is there a charge for the snooker table or

http://www.tonydisco.com/html/gym.php Give it time too load and it says: "Enjoy our facility's for one day, for 99 baht" I'd go Mon, Wed and Fri, with press ups/sit ups, on days off. Only £1.50 a day

I plan on joining a gym while in Pattaya, as I'm now growing addicted with my local fitness centre/plan, four times a week. Re: Tony's Gym. 1. I do not consider myself a beginner, so can I just walk in and have a session OR do they insist on some safety instruction, making sure the customer can cope? 2. What is the drinking water situation in good Pattaya gyms. At my local gym, for the total workout, including 30 mins on bike, 750 calorie burn, I consume about 3.5 litres of water, so make that 4 litres in the hot weather. Do the gym supply chilled water and is it safe to

NEXT also have some linen gear, but make sure you visit one of the main stores, as they have all the range in one place. Oral rehydration tablets? Never heard of those!! My plan is too drink 8 litres of good quality bottled water, even if it does cost me a small fortune! In that heat, if you down say 5 pints of lager, I reckon one needs to take in 5 litres of water afterwards! Make sure your hotel fridge is fully stocked up with bottled water, BEFORE you go out drinking. Will be checking out the Deet spray, at the Boots in Pattaya, as well as the usual anti runs tablets etc: Will

Hi Bart My first time 26th May and am also concerned about heat. I suggest plenty of 'linen' shorts and shirts. Just bought two pairs of linen shorts from Marks and Spencer today. Much cooler than cotton!

I'm there dude! Women of soi 6 - WATCH OUT - Ben is coming

I agree - worth 200 baht and only pay that if you need a shit hole, for freelancer shagging. How about - buy 6 drinks, get free room?

Baht now weakened over last 24 hours to stand at 67.2, against the £. Could this be the start of a new trend? I'm certainly encouraged it failed to break the 66 resistance.

Thanks Re: Residence Gardens. Did you find it walkable to the beer bars and Go Go's? Where is the nearest 24/7 type store??

Hi I e-mailed the Queen Victoria Inn, asking if the rooms have digital safes. I did this as the website mentions safety deposit boxes only. http://www.queenvictoria-inn.com/rooms.htm The reply was that ALL rooms have in room - digital safes Now I DO believe them, but just incase there has been some confusion over meaning, can anyone confirm the rooms do indeed, boast the digitial safes?? Thanks

I have one question. In the opinion of the board members who have stayed at both hotels, which is the better all round bet, Areca Lodge or Residence Garden? Thanks

I'm flying with Qantas, leaving Heathrow, 26th May, returning 23rd June. Depending on finances, I may stay much longer My conditions are that Qantas charge £50, for each change of return date, for which I must call the Bangkok office.

Now 66.91 Come on you 70's