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I saw it as it was happening and the cars on the road would not bother to move one inch
to make easier access for the fire trucks.
Unbelievably selfish
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Accepted that the above main quote was not made as a mod so comments allowed - inflation is a bit off topic though ....
Not really. Politically incorrect, probably yes
I think I've tried my luck enough for today.
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Another thing I would like to say, maybe a bit off topic, is that the location was not so bad
for residents.
Difficult to find and away from the tourist walk ins probably yes, but if they had stayed for
a bit longer it was quite convenient. Not far from Baht bus routes for those who favor them
and very easy to park either there or by the beach.
As said in my previous message, if anyone can find out if the chefs open or go to work to
any other restaurant in town, it would be nice to know.
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The offer of a bribe was made but nowhere does it mention that such an amount of cash was actually there at hand and thus speculating on what might or might not happen to such money is just that - speculation. Again. you are reminded of the above moderator comment on libel and defamation laws and forum rules covering that.
FOUR posts have already been removed due to that.
Not a comment on moderation, I hope, but please re-read your own post Peter
That aside, inflation is rampant in the kingdom
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Valencia Resto on Thepprasit rd.
Not sure if they are still in business, but most spanish locals there.
They closed long time ago. I don't think there is a Spanish restaurant now in Pattaya.
May sound weird, but Linda's, the Swedish (?) restaurant near the end of the hill in Thappraya,
right before the traffic lights, also has a salsa night and quite a few Spanish speaking people, as well as great - and very patient - teachers
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I ate there a few days ago and really enjoyed it. I liked the food and thought the
prices were good.
Went there again today and was very surprised that they are already out of business.
Staff (male, not the cute waitress) was still there but explained that they won't be opening again.
I tried to ask if the cooks were part of the business (as in partners or family) or just employees and
they might be opening or working in a different location soon, but did not get an answer. It would be nice
if that was the case. Sadly only had the chance to try it once, but by far the best Chinese food I've had
in Pattaya.
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A fool and his dad's money...
I'm sure neither of them could care less though. There must be plenty more where
that came from.
It would be worth for AMLO to actually find out "where" that came from.
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The fact that there are many hotels and G.H. for sale doesn't mean they
are attractive to investors.
Not even a good try from this guy in the article
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So now there will be a new Army Chief waiting to stage his own coup
after the new elections if/when they happen?
I presume the new guy won't be as rude as to do the coup whilst
his predecessor holds the power, but this being Thailand, you never know.
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UN as in Kim Jong Un?
That's kind of sweet of the Dear Leader with the bad hairdo.
Will people with longer term permits to stay in Thailand (through work permits/retirement/marriage)
be able to benefit if this ever gets implemented?
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Complete by October 4?
What year???
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The need has been for a local METERED taxi service, similar to Bangkok.
There has never been a problem here with getting CHARTER taxis to airports at more than fair prices.
It would be wiser to agree on a charter set fare for such a long trip.
Yes. And the taxis that decide not to use the meters should be forbidden
from having the "Taxi-Meter" sign. It just confuses and annoys tourists.
That App may be a good start. I don't use public transport much, but it would
be good for visitors to have an alternative to the limited routes of the Baht buses.
Anyone knows if the taxis that are part of this service will also use the meters
for on the spot services?
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This Troll OP must be a re-incarnation of silomplaya or something like that.
Keeps getting worse!!!
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Thought you were going to say your MIL would be visiting and you wanted
to impress her by buying her some imported luxury ride
Tesco Lotus has decent ones for what you say you require. Not expensive
either.
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OP, was your wife already a prostitute when you met her or - to your knowledge - she only went
into that during your recent longish 4 months absence?
Either way, it is not unusual for younger women to fall for the lure of greener pastures the other
side of the fence.
Worldwide divorce/failure rates for marriages nears 50%, so just take it as s**t happens and
move on.
If you have to give up on whatever you have invested financially into this relationship, it is a
cheap price to pay. Emotionally it probably will be harder at the beginning, but it is not worth
wasting your life fighting for something that is clearly doomed.
Best of luck.
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The Thais do cook jelly fish. It has a crunchy texture.
They cook it in several ways. I would say more rubbery than crunchy, but
close enough.
MK has it on the menu. No taste at all.
An "exotic" thing to try maybe, but not worth it IMO
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Miss the good old days of the Sunday brunch there (it may have been Saturday?).
Any chance of that coming back?
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I was going to suggest 20.000 if directly under the roof without insulation, so quite
close to wayned.
It also depends on what temperature you would like to achieve in the room.
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Hi simon43,
As someone has already said, twin tubs can work well for family needs.
From previous posts I've seen from you and the OP itself, I think you
are looking for quite a heavy load on a daily basis.
Almost all brands are fine but my advice is do not buy one machine
for both washing and drying.
Washing gets best results when the machine is loaded to full capacity
(not air tight, don't push it).
Drying works best with bigger machines, for the simple reason that the
air circulates better.
Getting two separate machines, if you have the space and
natural drying is not an option you can risk because of the weather,
will save you a lot of money in electricity bills in not a very long time.
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Most "during the week" buffet breakfasts worth mentioning are quite expensive.
There are a few (many) options for nice breakfasts. I would suggest the Continental and Linda's in about 100 m. distance
If you are only interested in breakfast, 5 star hotels?
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The inside/outside thing is their entire strategy.
Hiso - Loso , Upstairs - Downstairs, Inside - Outside ... I'm on a roll.
I am still not sure whether you saw the menu I saw or not which was definitely the casual food, not fine dining menu.
Again, it was shown to me inside, it was not dinner hours, and I was not dressed at all properly for their indoor dress code.
Was there risotto on it?
If so, that was the fine dining menu (at least I think so).
It doesn't sound like a 200 baht pasta dish would be on a fine dining menu.
OK, I have to ask, what's with the RAINBOW FLAG in their signage? Is this supposed to be a gay restaurant, as that's a gay RAINBOW flag?
I will be going there again soon, maybe next week, before running away from Songkran and I'll try to check.
The pasta dish was penne gorgonzola, with a very satisfactory amount of sauce, heavy enough on cheese (and I like that strong) on it and cooked properly. I was also a bit surprised at the price.
I don't remember if risottos where on the menu, I'll try to pass on a bit more information.
Didn't even notice the rainbow flag. Surely nothing to do with the sort of welcoming Russian maitre d' (or maybe yes).
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So apparently they have two menus, correct?
My understanding now is that the menu I was shown was the outdoor, more casual, lower priced menu (for the unwashed masses?) and the indoor menu is the more sophisticated one, with higher prices.
Were you offered both menus inside, or only one, if so, which one? Your message confused me, reasonable prices, that doesn't sound like the high end inside menu.
They should get a website and do lots of promotion to explain their schtick, people can't read minds, and the dressing up thing to get into the inner sanctum really is pushing it for that neighborhood.
In general I like the idea of a high end restaurant offering a casual low priced option in a separate venue. That seems to be what they are doing. But even on that score (this is a popular tactic in California) I think they have a flaw. The casual menu is so boringly conventional that I don't feel it even suggests a taste of the good stuff. When it's done successfully, the dishes are actually much more SIMILAR between the high end and casual. No, not exactly the same of course, but there is running theme between the two menus, not just they are both "Italian" food.
Sure I wish them good luck, but personally I'm quite turned off by the class system they've imposed, it feels SNOBBY rather than really inclusive, partly for the reason above, give the poor folks more of a taste if you're gonna push them out in the sun, why don't you?
I know, snarky snarky.
I was shown only one menu, with simple dishes and reasonable prices. To make it more clear, I ordered a beef carpaccio, very well prepared, didn't have to look for the parmesan under the last piece of meet as usual, there was plenty of it. I think 240 Baht. Plus a pasta dish, 200 Baht.
To me, in that kind or restaurant that is more than reasonable.
After "fighting" my way in, I wanted something simple anyway and they delivered it very nicely.
Maybe there is a different menu outside.
Worth trying, maybe a few weeks from now they will have sorted out that "inside" "outside" thing
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That's interesting about Da Vinci. I walked in late afternoon and just asked to look at the menu and made it clear that's all I was there for, would not be eating now, to the Thai staff. I was likely handed the casual "outdoor" menu which I found SURPRISING CONVENTIONAL (or boring if you like). I was not told about any other menu at any other time. Without this thread I would have no idea they have this sophisticated "other" menu which is actually what I expected from the look of the place. That's kind of weird, don't you think? A potential customer walks in and is not given the message of what they are actually doing there ... in a new business that is already not explaining their mission at all with their SIGNS? Do customers want a mystery hunt? OK, perhaps as it wasn't dinner hours they weren't serving the menu when I walked in. Still, the business lost the chance then to broadcast their message. That's not how I would run a business if I had spent a fortune creating it ... as this place clearly had. Maybe that is a "Euro" thing, hiding what you are doing. Yes, I am being snarky, I don't care. For the longest time I thought the place was going to be an ART GALLERY!
Da Vinci
Schma Vinci
What are you serving for DIN DIN?
I did try Da Vinci.
They definitely have, let's say, teething problems with their PR, but worth a try.
I was not sure I was welcome to eat there until the Russian (?) (from her accent) lady allowed me into the realm of the designer ambiance restaurant.
Comments about how they have a dress policy and maybe I would prefer to sit outside (I wouldn't, too hot) got me confused.
Once inside, everything changed much for the better. The place has received a lot of design and cash invested into it. Not something that impresses me too much.
Much nicer was the service from the Italian owner (or part owner). Excellent.
The food was very nice also. Not extraordinary and I just had a couple of simple dishes, but very well prepared and very reasonable in price.
I think they need a few weeks to settle themselves in, but I will be going back.
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The thread is really informative. Will I be able to go back from Pattaya back to BKK on 11 without any traffic jam or difficulty with transportation?
If you can leave on the 10th, much better. That is what I will do. 11th should be no major problem, but a bit heavier traffic.
Thai Immigration boss warns of fake extension stamps
in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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At least he didn't call us "guests".
I can understand people who live a long distance from an immigration center to try to avoid it by using a reputable agent. Otherwise, it is not a bad thing to go there yourself, comply with legal requirements and learn or update your knowledge of how things are going. It is an important part of life in Thailand, so if you want to be here, well worth dedicating some time to it.