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30 minutes ago, fruitman said:

Take the purple line to Central Rattanatibet and next to it is a huge market in the weekend. They have 100 thai restaurants there now and loads of streetfood and so much more.....every night in the weekend.

Yep, heard that was pretty good. 

Across from The Mall, Bang Kapi (Happy Land), tons of street food.  Also, Huai Kwang area... I can give you specifics if needed... Generally, there will be some small sois near the MRT stations, but not right on top of them, with multiple food vendors.. the after work hours will be peak time, unless it is a night market.  

3 minutes ago, JAG said:

Given that it is, what, 47 years or so since the US R&R malarky ended, I doubt that there will be many taxi drivers around who remember it! 

 

There night be some bar girls in the darker corners of Pattaya...

 

It is common knowledge that the days of the US GIs were the good ole days, and many of the Thais have fond memories of them.  Smoking, drinking, and eating... 

DT will love BKK.  It is a personification of him.  Skyscraper City, it's a match.  And while DC is actually a sister city of BKK, his home of NYC is much closer in resemblance to BKK. 

4 hours ago, leeneeds said:

Bet trump would love to article 44 in his arsenal , I can see him giving Pelosi an adjustment program

I heard his nickname for Pelosi is Dirty Needle Nancy. 

I usd to get a bottle of Chianti in the basket, 10 years old, for 60 THB in California, and that stuff was fine wine compared to the mainstream stuff they sell in LOS. 

My view. 

Apartments are going to have scam electric and scam internet.  I live in a condo about 2km into nonthaburi on the river.. 100/50 internet and 40 channels for 640 per month.. very nice studios are 5000 with superb views.  There are numerous busses to KSR.. 32 and 64 among them.. Nonthaburi Immigration is way better than CW.  What kind of visa are you on?  

Was it the June or July vintage? 

CIMB, 3 or 7 months.. 1.6%, 1.8%...

19 hours ago, hackjam said:

I keep 800K in bank for retirement visa.

Can I lock it in to an interest plan for say 1 year or does it have to be "available" in the eyes of immigration people?

Government insured fixed deposits are almost always OK, with the exception of an occasional rougue officer or rookie making a fuss... I avoid letting them mature during seasoning. 

Last time I helped a CM Pensioner with a plumbing issue, I was bought a cup of instant coffee at 711..saw him later that evening drinking pints at Red Lion.  Siam TV sells some with free install.  They won't do a three wire install, so you are 100 times more likely to be electrocuted.. but a dog bite is way more likely.  If it is leaking internally, do not use it, period.  I paid 2400 for a 3500 watt Panasonic at lazada.  Very well designed. 

2 hours ago, tabarin said:

Make it end of January until May instead. Would say CM is only nice for the high season (winter weather makes it heavenly), not all year around anymore.

Jan thru May?  Are you coming specifically for the burn season?  Summer is much better, especially to be a local. 

4 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Fit and healthy people don't get sprained ankles.

It's almost impossible to do if you have good enough ankle muscles to support your weight.

Running shoes are not made for lateral movement. https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/blog/article/running-shoes-vs-training-shoes

Never hike in running shoes, or do anything not on a smooth surface... And even then, our trainer would not allow them on the astroturf, as it is a high ankle sprain waiting to happen. Cross trainers OTOH, are good for about everything bit rugged jungle trail or heavy construction.  I have two pair of newbalace size 47 waiting at my parents house.. 57 taxed and delivered for two pair.  Likely 5000+ and sizing imposibilities in BKK. 

You will have a new arrival card, mandating a tm30 update in most provinces. 

The thing about the mail is once you realized it is in a black hole, it is too late to do online. No online in Nonthaburi, but I would take them over CW any day of the week. 

I would check out Taiwan for a few weeks.. And get a 60 while in Taipei.. Cambo is just old news, and a lot of bitter Thailand rejects.  Taiwan dollar is weaker than Baht for first time in a long time.  Duty Free island in Malaysia might be worth a look, too. 

29 minutes ago, Mike Teavee said:

I was going to say Sports Corner (Sukhumvit end of Soi 20), IIRC beers in there are 75 THB during happy hour & 125 THB after, dito Otto Bar (Corner of Sukhumvit & Soi 22)

And that Thai lady named place that moved into the ground floor of the Holiday Inn, actually much nicer than sport corner, but good luck with the sports.. What's her name.. Darn, can't think of it.  Nice businesslike lady, friendly. 

1 hour ago, CharlieBri said:

About 100 mtrs down Sukhumvit, Soi 7 is the "Beer Garden", 80 Thb for Chang Beer until 7pm. Many Freelancers there picking up men, so no bar fines, foods not bad either.

is that small bottles and the only choice?  The place is legendary, but they really ratcheted up their prices over the years, like 120 for a small.  It does seem to get going pretty early in there.  250 for a glass of <deleted> wine...

16 minutes ago, FruitPudding said:

Lol.

 

Heaven@4 Hotel does draught Singha for around 160 a pint (buy 1 get 1 free) all night the last time I was there. But it is dismal. Always empty. And the bartender blares <deleted> music. After suffering through that you have no choice but to venture out.

that seems to be true of a lot of promo places near the red light areas...the atmosphere is so dire, that eventually you bite the bullet and go to the high priced venues...I recall the AYCD promo at Bangkok Beat about 6 years ago...370 for about 4 hours.  I did 14 Tigers, but damn, only a few flirty comments with the waitress, who seemed to be entertained by my ability to quaff, but the ambiance was so seriously lacking, wouldnt have passed as a Sunday brunch at the frat house.  Ended the night at Thermae with a woman who looked like Carrie Lam, except a bit older.

4 minutes ago, Puchaiyank said:

Enjoy your stay with your family...be careful where you wear a red hat!   ????

Trump Winery is on the itenerary.  

the topic indicates it is for insuring oneself while in the US.  

2 minutes ago, timendres said:

I just went to their website, and it is one of the worst I have ever encountered. I cannot see anywhere that they provide a straight up health insurance policy. All I see are "riders". Very confusing site.

dont embarrass yourself....international medical, then visitors to the US.