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Planning to move our company, we requested tariff for phone/internet connection. We expected this to be awfully expensive since no wiring so far in that area.

Cost of wiring up to the plot: 7 THB/meter. At this rate you can afford some distance from civilization. there were existing poles (old, unused) they will use to support their new line.

Mitker, I had looked into that and the cost was similar, but TOT and 3BBB both told me that the Internet connection on that line would be very weak so I did not do it.

I am having to put a dedicated Internet line in from 3BB and it is not cheap per month.

You might want to confirm where the nearest repeater's are and if the Internet signal will be strong.

I didn't realize there were so many pro-surfers on TV.

Sure, it's not Pipeline, but more than enough fun for beginners and some fun at the beach.

Why the hate?

Thanks for the pictures Mac.

"BANGKOK: -- Bangkok police will seek an arrest warrant to apprehend Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya – who is a suspect in the hit-and-run Ferrari accident that left a Thonglor policeman dead – if he does not turn himself in for questioning soon."

The word "soon" has given the police plenty of outs on issuing this warrant.

The kid will turn up when all his "defense" ducks are in a row.

Right now he is content to watch Scooby Doo cartoons and eat Fruit Loops out of the box in his jim-jams.

Ok, who took the jam out of your doughnut?

Here's one thing to consider....after reading this entire thread....has anybody ever

considered that the lady in question may be a professional model?

I'm married to one. Here's how it goes...clothed, bikini and "sexy" (can be nude

but hands, hair, objects etc must cover nipples & lower bits) pix are OK with the

wife. Home movies & topless are OK as long as I fully understand said footage

and pix never make it to the internet...I could easily end up missing a piece of

my anatomy and most likely end up paying her a lot more than 3 Mil Baht and

of course possiblysome jail time too boot.

Reason...Thai models, the "legit" ones anyway who work with agencies

such as Ford or Elite have a reputation to protect...that's why they earn

an excellent salary and get all those other job perks their Western

counterparts get.

Now if the lady in question isn't a professional or perhaps I should say;

a legit modeling agency model...and she reckons the girls who pose for

internet pictures get a lotta money...she's <deleted> dreaming. Simple nude

shoots, depending on the model start around 3500Baht for the shoot

which usually lasts about 2 hours. If the nude model has experience

of course she can command a higher modeling fee but 3 Million Baht

...Hah! Just sip satang from a pro photog who knows a bunch of models

of all persuasions.

Take it from one who was married to a top "legit" as you call it model, and also a top actress in feature films, that your head will probably be more comfortable when you pull it out of the sand. Working for 3500 baht for a couple of hours? Enjoy the perks like U.S. counterparts of Elite and Wilhelmina Models? You can't be serious. Even the average girls at the top modeling agencies have minimums twenty to fifty times that and they don't work by the hour because two hours or ten hours, the day is shot and there is no time to book another job on the same day. Having worked in that industry as a photographer for enough decades to know, those girls don't do anything like you have described. Partial nudity? Sure, in the context of a shoot for a bonafide client and always in the presence of a professional staff. Posing for some guy with hands covering vital spots with the promise they won't be posted on the Internet? OMG, a little coffee is in order.

We book models regularly and I can guarantee you will not get any "professional" model (as in works for an agency) for 3,500 baht - her travel fee alone will be more than this.

...in fact the make up artist and photographer are more than this.

Perhaps we have a different understanding of "professional model".

That man just displayed more bravery then all of you together

What?

The guy cut his fingers and half his pee-pee off because he's either crazy or on drugs...and that makes him brave?

Clearly we have different understanding of the word "bravery".

What is your definition of idiot, just for interest sakes?

I went to that Celebrity Massage Place once.

My celebrity masseuse was Pauly Shore.

I'm never going back.

Disappointed.

I thought this was a thread about Gladiators.

Won't happen.

She has a face like a smashed crab.

Let's face it, Yingluck got in because many believe she is an attractive woman.

Yaowapha would never have gotten in. Her only way in was through the back door.

If you are going to have a death penalty, use is appropriately.

I have no issue with this.

Can you back that up?

He doesn't have to.

You are the one claiming Polygraph works.

It's up to you to prove it works.

Who would buy a counterfeit Casio watch?

If this is part of a viral campaign against drugs, then it worked.

I hope this is the work of a creative agency.

I went back and read the question. Here are the answers.

Q. Since when is it usual, to charge Farangs 800.-BAHT for bringing a girl into a hotel?

A. It has been "usual" for many years. Price varies by hotel.

Q. or they should generally say NO BARGIRLS ALLOWED here... what kind of new politics is this in LoS?

A. This is not new "politics" in LOS. As stated previously, it has been this way for many years.

Q. is it not a rule to state it somewhere BEFORE the guest is booking a room for a couple of thousand Baht a day?

A. No, it is not a "rule". It is up to the discretion of the person staying at the hotel to check prior to booking.

Any other questions?

In a way I have to agree with Moskito. On the Phuket forum it is always the same "wolf pack" that attack a poster without having the decency to answer questions in a civil manner. "This is Thailand, get used to it or piss off" Jeezz how many time times I have read that. It is a bit like some expat bars around the island, you walk in and immediately feel like you are and intruder. The "daily bunch" would look at you as you were an alien and no conversation would be possible. Luckily there are many bars where on is welcomed with a smile and a "how are you mate"

You, very active posters are said wolf-pack and you are destroying this forum.

What was the question again?

Is it to much to ask to respect people that don't want to see whores at breakfast, in the pool or at reception. Whilst I would never vacation in Patong, many families do.

Seriously, if you want to take whores back to your room, or girls that may be amorous at 4am, find a hotel that is Guest Friendly. There are many in Patong.

...and 800 baht?

You probably spent 3,000baht on the room, 4,000baht drinking beer and food, 400 baht on tuk tuk's, 3,000baht for the whore...and you can't afford 800baht?

You be big pimpin' Playa.

Doesn't matter if the hotel charges 2000 baht for "extra person?" Wealthy tourists will pay it, so, why do they have to "go and find a hotel that is guest friendly" if they can afford the "extra person" charge at any hotel on the island? Once again, on that basis, how does this fee "protect" families from the prostitution here????

Next week there will be around 3500 cashed up American sailors in port. I don't think an "extra person fee" at 3am with a Thai hooker on their arm is going to affect their decision. So much for the "extra person fee" policy being in place to encourage families to stay at that hotel.

Phuket is all about the money, not about making a nice holiday for families.

Many hotels want their part of the prostitution profits as well.

You missed my point.

If you want to take whores, rather than complain an 800baht Guest fee, go stay in a Hotel that is whore friendly.

Whether the Guest fee is the Hotels "share" of Patong's prostitution or a feeble attempt at a deterrent, I really could care less. I'm sure it works to a point on both levels.

I bet the OP won't be staying there again...so perhaps it does work.

...perhaps you should have read Trip Advisor before booking a "family" hotel.

The second review from single traveller said the following.

Is it to much to ask to respect people that don't want to see whores at breakfast, in the pool or at reception. Whilst I would never vacation in Patong, many families do.

Seriously, if you want to take whores back to your room, or girls that may be amorous at 4am, find a hotel that is Guest Friendly. There are many in Patong.

...and 800 baht?

You probably spent 3,000baht on the room, 4,000baht drinking beer and food, 400 baht on tuk tuk's, 3,000baht for the whore...and you can't afford 800baht?

You be big pimpin' Playa.

did he pay for a room with a single bed in which case a fee is payable,but a room with a double bed you have already paid.did you ask him was it worth it.

he paid for a double room via internet. There was no information on further fees ... but its very common to some hotels charging a little fee for bringing a girl in for a night....a little fee usually for using more Electric or hot water....mostly it lands in the pocket of the receptionist directly, I know it from Bkk and its ok with me...but NOT 800.-BAHT like in Deevana Hotel Patong... thats close to another room booked

Just did a quick google for you on this. Prices for extra guests are nearly always more than a little for electric, I have seen 400, 500, 700, 800. Even 5,000 Baht, which basically means: extra guests not wanted.So 800 Baht is not out of the ordinary, but maybe you have not heard about these charges for a while so you're out of the loop on the present prices?

I agree with Steven.

A "Guest charge" is a subtle message that the hotel do not want you bringing back random prostitutes to their hotel.

Whilst I always enjoy watching the "walk of shame" in what seemed like a good outfit last night leaving the hotel in the morning, I'm not sure families and parents enjoy it as much as I do.

If you are going to take whores back to your room, I'm sure there are plenty of "whore friendly" hotels in Patong. Suggest you try those rather than try and justify your hobbies here.

Looks like he is visiting the dentist

He should be visiting his Doctor for a liver test. His complexion looks "unnatural".

She needs to focus on her own backyard rather than pandering to the US propaganda machine.

Had I been the taxi driver, would have settled for a big mac, fries and a pepsi. How can Red and Yellow ever get along when stuff like this happens?

...and you would have got the beating you deserved.

McDonalds don't sell Pepsi.

Those cashiers can get pretty angry when you ask for a Pepsi instead of a Coke....try asking for a Whopper at McDonalds for a real beating.

I have no doubt that a little education will help you identify the gemstones, which could easily be corundum (sapphire or ruby), spinel....or glass.

But discerning the value from a $5 stone to a $500 stone is something best left to the experts.

If you are not experienced in the gem world, I recommend you buy cut gems that you can have valued and tested for treatments, rather that rough that really needs an expert eye to see into the gem to determine what it will cut and hence, what it's worth.

Having said that, if the rough is cheap enough and you believe it to be real, sometimes it's worth a punt.

I take great pleasure in knowing that his life is in limbo, uncertain if he will ever make it back to Thailand, or die some old, lonely, unloved fugitive at 30,000 feet.

Life is fair.