ericg1953

dental hospital bangkok.....sukhumvit soi 49.....by far the best in BKK..........dentalhospitalbangkok.com...they are very good and expensive by thailand standards. I have found their work there to be top notch and my father is a dentist in the states, so I am very picky

I was looking into a trip to Bali with my 19 yr old son sometime in March or April and am seeing flights now on AirAsia for 3150baht roundtrip. They now fly nonstop to Bali from BKK. Anyone know if April would be better than March as far as the rainfall goes.

I am planning a trip with my son in March to travel to Bali from BKK. We are both US passport holders. I was wondering if itis visa on arrival or do we need to get the visa before we head over there. I am also considering taking my girlfriend who is a thai passport holder. What is the visa situation for Thais.

Thanks

Eric

I would go to see Dr. Natapat at Apex Profound Beauty. She is probably the #1 dermatologist in Thailand and was schooled at Northwestern Univ. in Chicago. She only comes to Pattaya about once a month but she has every laser there is and knows what she is doing. Apex is located inside Royal Garden on the 2nd floor in the corner. She isnt cheap but I just dont trust these storefront clinics. Her schooling and experience are unmatched in Pattaya

I would recommend taking a long look at Jomtien Beach Condo. I have lived here for 3 yrs and also own 4 units I rent out. The location is great as it is very quiet yet close to all the necessities. The management has been here for 10 yrs and the place is very well run. The maintenance is probably the cheapest in town and the staff is great and the grounds and pools always clean. I you woul like, feel free to message me and maybe I can help you find a place here.

My father is a board certified endodontist(root canal specialist) in the US and has also taught root canal at a major university in the US. I have lived here in Thailand for many years and the only place I go for dental work is the dentalhospital bkk..it is located on Sukhimvit Soi 49. I would only have a endodontist do my root canal.Most dentists have some training in this field and will do it instead of referring you to a qualifie specialist. They are very expensive but the quality of work there is excellent. They have been written up all over these boards as the best for denat in thailand............good luck and dont be too concerned about the price as this is a procedure that can be easy or very difficult. I would prefer to have the best dentist doing it in case you run into a problem.

Cherries on 3rd road across from Xcyte Disco would be a great selection. The dining room is very nice and the food is very good and not too expensive. They offer a continental menu and also have a good wine selection. I assure you it will be a great evening.

Another one is Secrets...just off walking st ..I think soi 15 or 16......nice bar...good food and lots of coyote dancers

Now back to the original posters questions....Tara Court is a nice building and is very well located. I have a friend renting a 1 br there and it is nice. He is paying 25k a month but you might do better on a 1 yr lease. There are many rentals here in the 25-30k month range. Make sure you are in a building that has security and indoor parking. If you want something furthur down in Jomtien you can look at jomtienbeachresidence.com......another one that is a bit more high end is nirvana place. These are all serviced type apartments. Renting on a 1 yr lease here puts you at a good advantage as you can cut some good deals. Hope this helps

After reading all your comments I would strongly recommend that you go and and buy all the necessary tools for mani/pedi....not too expensive....and then take them with you to the salon of your choice every time you go. This way you need not worry about the cleanliness of their tools. This is a very common practice in the US

Try the salon on the 2nd floor of Carrefour....It is called L'oreal and all the services there are top notch....not cheap though...it is located right next to the main entrance to the supermarket

I can highly recommend the Residence Garden Hotel. It isnt in the middle of Pattaya but a short way to Walking St. If you mention the FLB rate I believe it is 1400 baht a day. The room is 52 sq met. and is a 2 room suite with a small kitchen. Very nice pool and a good breakfast although not included. I have stayed there many times and think its the best deal for the money in town...has a safe in the room and 2 tv's as well. It is located on the way to Jomtien just past the 3rd road overpass...where captain corner bbq is. Hope this helps

I can recommend Cherries restaurant in Pattaya. It is on 3rd rd...accross from Excite Disco. They serve a great filet, that includes a really nice salad bar for 260 baht. It is a high class restaurant as the owner worked at Brunos here for 10 yrs. I think you can pay more for something a bit better...but I am convinced this is a great meal for the money

where do you want to be located and what is you budget....do you have transportation?

You can get re-entry permit at the airport on the way out.

The question is:

Will you be back here before the date of your yearly renewal?

Because if not you need to go to immigration & make arrangements.

My retirement vusa is due for renewal on Nov.1 and I will be travelling to the US in september and will return early october. I think i will go to immigtation and get the re-entry soon as long as it is valid for some time

I currently live here in Thailand and have a retirement visa. I have been here for 3 years and have never left the country. I am going to the US in 1 month and was wondering how far in advance I need to purchase my single entry to come back here without voiding my retirement visa. I was also wondering what the cost is. I hope my info about just needing a single entry to return is correct. Thank You

Just got my monthly UBC TV guide and I dont see any type of advertising or listings for the upcoming Olympics this month

Anybody know where it can be seen on the television

Theres a very good hair Salon in Carrefour on the 2nd floor at the entrance to the store.

I also go to the Loreal Salon on the 2nd floor at carrefour....very good

I have been using a card called ZayHi.....available at family mart....quality seems to be ok and it costs me 300 baht for 4.5 hrs of calling to the USA

Not looking for carved stones, rather rough stones/rocks.

does anyone sell this in pattaya?

I have an extensive collection but brought them in the weekend market in bangkok. they have a store with some great stuff on the upper level at Big C on second road but really expensive. some really nice large ones too.

threpprasit night market in pattaya has a guy with about a dozen different ones

Agreed.......Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok....lots of fun and tons of different things....can be very hot though.....dress light and drink plenty of water

I would look into Dental Hospital Bangkok on Suk 49...not cheap but it is the best I have seen. If you look at the health section on this board you will find that it is considered by far the highest quality dental clinic by the expat community here.

My wife needs to get a single crown done. As we have dental insurance price is no the object but the quality of service is. I am leaning toward BPH but after reading the posts I am more confused than ever about where she should get the work done.

I have been to BPH many times and will never go back. Go to Dental Hospital BKK....Suk soi 49......by far the best dental facility around.

vinegar works!

Vinegar would probably be the best option. If you are on a septic system you want to avoid bleach & duck & us as little as possible. And its a natural liquid good for the environment as well

and no pressure sprayer involved

OK....I have decided to give the vinegar a go.....no way to air it out as the shower is inside a condo....there are metal fittings all around it and am a bit concerned that the acid might get to them......what do you think is the best way to apply the vinegar...I think I have a sprayer here and probably that would work

Thanks for all the help...will get the Duck and give it a go

I bought a high quality glass shower cabin a couple of years ago and now have a buildup of what I believe is chemical residue from the water here. I use a squeege every time after a shower but that is not working. Is there any way to get the glass back to it'soriginal condition?

Thanks..............Eric