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Yes, noticed the event with banners across Pattaya Beach Road.

No

Never seen one.

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I hope that goes well, as the more variety the better as far as I`m concerned and there appears to be almost no where to go to listen to jazz in Pattaya.

Is jazz played later than 11.00 PM there?

Any where else they play?

Somewhere to go on a Saturday night would be good.

Thanks

1) Good for people watching

2) No whores but good female staff

3) Decent music

4) Pool table or dart board

5) Good company

6) Decent priced beer

7) Good decent food

8) Open air concept as apposed to closed in with air-con

9) Live music is nice

10) Close by in order to get home after

11) Music at decent decibel readings so one can talk

No. 4 & 7 not too important to me but other than that, same.

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I have not stayed there, I live nearby though and think it is in a nice location.

A reasonable selection of bars/cafes/restaurants within walking distance.

Quite easy to get around town from.

Just an idea but maybe ask Numchai for a quote to look at it/repair if possible ?

Their naklua service centre no. is 038 428304

I`ve stayed a few times at the Hong Kong ( Marco Polo) same group as Gateway and Prince.

Good location & service but not cheap.

Tour, as already said, better to arrange yourself.

Star Ferry Trip to HK Island good plus a visit to (Victoria) Peak worthwhile, stunning views, maybe try to go just before sun down.

Bus or taxi, every driver will know where it is.

It seems to happen all hours of the day and night where I am.

Maybe there is a competition going to see who can get to the best rubbish first.

Played too much yet still gets requested.

I used to be a regular at Valentinos but I really don't think it is better than a place like Volterra, and somewhat higher prices as well.

Hi

Has Volterra got an outside dining area ?

if so, would there be a lot of traffic noise ?

I`ve never been and do not know that area, might consider a visit.

Thanks.

Hi

I recall paying US $ 35 for Lao visa, I`m British.

Approx 15-20 minutes wait for that to be issued at border.

Paid 300 bhat for taxi in to town, Riverside area, 2 passengers.

TGF had passport, fairly sure she paid nothing to enter Lao, if anything maybe 20 baht.

Enjoy your trip

Thanks for the posts, not something I`d really thought about and have tended to take money out of whichever ATM happens to be convenient at the time.

Will be more careful in future.

I enjoy Mata Hari for a treat. Hilton Buffet is top value.

I want to plug Valentinos again - seriously nobody out there tried this place?? Near Foodland. He's been there years and it's pretty good IMO.

Hi Yes, I went there very recently.I thought it was the best Italian food in Pattaya of the places I`ve tried.A mistake made on the order, genuine mis understanding I think and no harm done.Food and setting excellent.

Thanks for that.

Have you tried any of Casa Nostra, soi 7 Pattaya, La Grotta, soi 33 naklua or Valentinos soi4 pattaya klang for Italian food ?

if so, how did Trattoria Toscana compare?

Give Thailand a miss and go live in Cambodia.

You can put your money in a USD account with any of the big banks in Phnom Phen and get circa 7 to 8% per annum at call. If you open an account in the local currency you will get 11%. That would equate to 14 to 15K USD per year income- on which you could live like a lord in a location such as Kampot.

You will also find it much easier to start a small business or get a job in Cambo. The paperwork required to pursue either of these options is now rather absurd in Thailand.

No doubt lots of TV posters will tell you what a huge risk the Cambodian banks are. But the same blokes probably haven't put their minds to the risks that could assail their Thai bank accounts when the unmentionable suddenly occurs.

Hi

Is there any chance of a link or a lead to a Cambodian based bank paying 7-8 % on call US$ accounts ?

I can find 7 % on KMR time deposit and 4.25 on US $ time deposit but not 7-8 % on US $ call accounts.

Thank You.

Large fine,yet ISP s don`t seem to get fined.

Hi

The cellulite issue seems more noticeable to me than before .

I liked your report, managed to read it OK, although noticed the font has been changed to make it easier.

Quite straight forward really, I flew BKK to Udon Thani then onwards by bus, spoke to a couple in Vientiane who were returning to BKK by train which held some appeal, didn`t fit in with my return route/schedule though.

Maybe another time.

I liked Vientiane, some nice restaurants and bars, stayed a few days.

Report appreciated, thanks.

Not happened at Lotus but happened elsewhere, yes it is annoying.

Shame to hear of the incident but good that you managed to defend yourself.

Hi

Transfer in UK £.

I did so recently but happened to notice the potential exchange rate had it been converted to baht before transfer, would have been worse off converting to baht in the UK before transfer.

L & M blue

Thanks, might pop in for a look if have time.

Hi

There was a feature on a Pattaya news channel last night featuring someone living in the Lake Mabprachan area and running a Canine Sanctuary.

He seemed to care for the( stray) dogs in the Pattaya area.

A google search should provide further details, maybe he can offer some advice or help?

Answered correctly straight away.

Too easy