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Villa Market in Pattaya is a good choice for beef products although somewhat expensive.

Generally a motorbike taxi is between 40 to 100 Baht to most places in Pattaya. Bolt is comparable in price. My friend is a motorbike taxi driver and is lucky to make 300/day so try not to take undue advantage of them; a tip above the charge is always welcome.

About 2000 weather balloons are launched everyday on earth.

The website listed above also has a Dealer list with other bike websites.

Mickey Mouse is now 94 years old if that is any indication.

That is true but the whole story is as follows: An older farang man was in the hospital, after surgery, and was looked after by a Thai man 24 hours/day for over one month, until the farang died. Out of gratitude, the Executor, in the USA wished to give partial compensation to the Thai man but her USA banks said they could not do SWIFT transfers (long story). The Executor then sent $1000 or $2000 to the Thai man via Western Union. The Thai man was grateful for the money and wasn't concerned about the lower exchange rate.

I must be the odd one out! When I go to the bank on business I am asked for my Passport and also at True Mobile Office, not a copy. Although I do keep a full size laminated copy with me as well as a wallet size laminated copy. And, if at Immigration, my Passport is required.

Not all banks in the USA do SWIFT transfers from what I know. A friend tried two banks but they claimed they could not do. I forget the details, but the friend used Western Union which had decent rates.

Dr. Tapasit at Adenza Dental in Pattaya is highly regarded and he speaks perfect English, with an American accent. http://www.adenzadental.com/

Travel to Myanmar is highly discouraged, why even bother?

It is permissible to carry ammunition in checked luggage. However you must inform the authorities upon check in. Whether he did this or not, is uncertain.

I don't use 3BB but my international internet connection has gotten very slow in the past 2 days.

This is the one I use, popular with farangs.

It was reported in the news article that the driver died in the crash.