dick turpin

Still another seven hours of 2007 to go in europe just

wondering how 2008 was shaping up so far in thailand, or

is it a little to early to ask.

Check out asiarooms.com and you will find reviews for nova lodge.

Nova has been my home for number of years - yes it is showing its age

- it is after all pattaya's first hotel from way back in the 60s.

As some of the reviewers point out some of the rooms are a little tatty,

but this is largely because major renovation has been held up by ongoing

discussions on renewing the lease on the land on which the property stands.

Otherwise it is a great location for the beach - notwithstanding the death leap

across Beach Road - and has one of the biggest swimming pools in pattaya,

which tends to get infested with the kraut creature early in the day, but is

perfect for a late afternoon sundowner.

Note that asiarooms got a rate of 896bht thru to Oct on standard rooms, but

would suggest a superior room which have been refurbished to a reasonable

standard - best to book a standard with asiarooms and then negotiate an upgrade

when you check in -works out cheaper.

Anyone heard anything about an OZ guy apparently murdering his Thai GF

on Sunday at the plaza hotel silom and then doing himself in

just about to go through the process for a visitor visa

application for my gf but letter from her employer only

confirms she is employed by the company, no mention of

salary or holiday dates or when she plans to return - is this

aditional info really necessary?

asiarooms is a pretty good benchmark - if you can beat their rates you are doing pretty well.

put me down for a couple of teabags...

Can testify that the Unico Grande is girl-friendly plus Tawana Ramada and Montien

on the basis of booking a double room, although the montien is a bit snooty about it,

which is why I don't stay there anymore - but not sure of your price range - these

are all 2,000-2,500bht per night deals.

Reminds me of an encounter with a old woman street vendor in

bangkok on my last visit - I argued the price in Thai in what I

thought was a light hearted banter - as I wandered off she

muttered "chob lao". I asked my girlfriend what she said:

"She says she hates foreigners..."

Yeah, first flight out of honkers today grounded because the russians

won't give them overflight rights - you pays your money....

You might check out asiarooms.com

Making a return trip to Chaing Mai looking for a good

music venue along the river, any suggestions such as

The Riverside, The Good View, The Brassiere, or

The Cottage which all get mentions in local guides.

Take a look at cheapflights.co.uk and you will get a pretty good

idea of the range of fares available. I am travelling out early Oct

got a fare of £375 with qatar airways out of heathrow through

Airline Network or £369 available from gatwick. Probably better

you book the domestic sector separately.

latest from a reliable UK aviation source:

BANGKOK AIRPORT'S saga continues and travellers to and from Thailand

should be aware that things might change over the next few weeks. The

current position is that restricted domestic flights should start from

the new Suvarnabhumi airport on Thursday 28 September with the

existing Don Muang closing down two weeks later when international

services move. Charter, VIP, private and military flights will

continue for the time being at Don Muang.

trales - don't know who you booked thru, but if you go onto the asiarooms.com

site and link thru to pattaya and find the royal cruise hotel you will find about

40 reviews from latest guests. Most seem to find the hotel Ok, said it was more

family oriented, if mostly full of chinese coach parties. Most seemed to bitch about

the 1,000 bht a night they charged to take in ladyfriend, so at least you will have

peace and quite on that front. The review printed here does not seem to reflect

what in fact is a relatively modern hotel. I checked it out last time I was in

pattaya and considered booking for my next trip, then I came across the reviews

which mentioned the 1,000 bht fines - wo get me outa here!

So where is this Baile joint?

Anyone know if thai airways still run a minibus transfer

between don juan and pattaya. Arriving early morning

next week and remember a few years ago when I last

arrived at that time that Tg was operating such a service.

No doubt it has since been cut because it was proving too

popular and successful.

at close of play in the UK today the baht was quoted at 70bht to the

glorious pound and still going down. Was it but a couple of weeks ago

that we had a whole bunch of posters crying into their chang about how

they could not survive exchange rates of 65bht to the pound - a week is a

long time in politics - in the currency markets it is an eternity

My choice of middle east transit airport is usually Abu Dhabi with Etihad.

There are good connections with the flights, last time I travelled I was getting

concerned about our late arrival and was politely told that there was no way I

would miss the connecting flight as we had over 40 bangkok bound passengers

on board. Yes abu dhabi is relatively small, but it makes a welcome break from

nonstop 13 hour, three meal, four movie flights.

Importantly abu dhabi accepts just about every major currency under the sun

so you can buy a coffee in sterling if you want.

You sure this was not a rush to buy-upp up the Armani spring collection

at siam paragon - those Issan farmers are pretty snappy dressers.

Hi Thaiboxer1

I am new to this forum, a friend emailed me this link as I might be of service to you.

My name is Dave and I run a language school in Pattaya, I believe this is the only farang run language school in Pattaya, we offer a quality range of courses from the beginner to the more advanced student. All of our teachers are experienced and degree qualified in there respective fields. All of our courses are on a 1to1 basis so that you receive the best quality tuition, courses can be taken at our fully air-conditioned premises or at the students home or hotel. Each student receives a individual curriculum designed for their specific needs so you learn what you want to learn.

A 20 hour course costs 6,500BHT (at our premises) and this can be taken at your will, we do not knock off hours for people who can not make a lesson, as we know that sometimes people get a little carried away while on holiday in Pattaya LOL.

Of course Thaboxer1 this is my school so I am  going to recommend but you can take a look at this link at see some of the comments our previous students have left.

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I am yet to receive a complaint and 90% of our students book repeat courses.

Like I said I am new to this forum and I am not sure on the rules of advertisement regarding this forum, but if the admin allows me to put a thread on this board I will offer the same discount and promotions that I do on other forums regarding Pattaya.

If you need any more info just let us know.

Regards

DD

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Booked my flight with Etihad in Oct thru Southall Travel

at £383. Other operators like Major Travel and About Flights

(same company) offering similar deals.

Check cheapflights.co.uk for best price comparisons and deals.

Found Etihad to be ok - modern aircraft, good connections thru

abu dhabi, with a relatively small terminal, so you are never more

than a couple of gates away from your next flight. The abu-dhabi-bangkok

sector is also usually lighter on passsengers, so room to spread out.

Cabin crew an ethnic mix of eastern european and asian, so

able to tell you to get lost in several languages.

Don't know about others but I can no longer stand the single

12 hour/four movie single hauls.

Seems a lot of you guys don't dig too deep for decent prices

just booked LHR-BKK for Oct 14 at £383 with Etihad. Got a similar

price when I flew with them in June - really hacked off the Thai

babe sitting next to me who boasted she had booked three months

in advance and got a fare of £475.

has anyone had experience of treatment for malaria in thailand

and come up with some idea of the cost involved