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The latest fireworks were by two Thai fishing club groups. Great people! Police and offices were guests at party and fireworks. They had great food and lot of fun. Great band too. Fireworks belong to Jomtien party evenings. They don't shoot at night. Get used to or move.

Honestly don't remember. I was in love.... Thai baby got my attention. I guess if there were ferry and we had to unload I'd remember that.

90 days per entry is very easy and enough for me. "Currently, tourists with U.S. passports do not need visas for short-term visits (up to three months)." When does Thailand wake up? Or do I have to join Russian army, make a visit with Mr Kalashnikov to Ukraine and then get visa free 90 day stays in Thailand?

Hotels knowingly cheat. Many hotel close to airports list Google Map location VERY CLOSE to get suckers to book and then find out they are miles away. Booking agents allow this.

I came to Pattaya first time in 1974 or 1975. Bus from Bangkok took 3-4 hours... Last part were dirt road through thick forest where elephants were pulling big logs. I didn't see or meet any US soldiers. Not in uniform at least. Mostly pack packer types and Thai families from Bangkok. There were only one modern hotel, full of British Airways personnel. Big fat women had one or two scared looking Thai boys in tow on the way to her room... That was only "sex tourist" type action I ever saw. I had my sweet Thai baby from Bangkok as guide but that doesn't count since I was in LOVE.

It's not that bad in the US. I'd say 80% is safe and OK to live but when it's bad - it really is! What is bad is politics! And getting worse... People hate each other more and more. That's bad's and sad. That's why I only spend 2-3 months a year in the US. After next election even that may end...

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Don't worry, won't bother them. What is "sleaze"? I'm near normal guy who likes Ladies. A lot, and have had good luck in Pattaya. Taxi drivers included. As a matter of fact one caused me to cancel my flight -;)

Take a room in the cheapest hotel and get a copy of their screenshot report. Then go to get paper copy at Immi. Takes 30-45min if you go there 8am. You need a copy of passport info page AND arrival stamp, both signed by you. Now you got all papers to get your extension. And time to think how to report in future.

Thank you both! Lady taxi; I don't like when they ask "flight time". I know what time I need to be there. Also, if she happens too be sexy I miss my flight... Pattaya taxi seems to be OK even if they don't know how to spell Bangkok on Rates page -:)

I've had mixed, mainly bad, luck Jomtien to DMK taxi services provided by hotels. I wanna be there latest 9.00am. Can someone recommend a good one with Camry level car? Previously I have paid 1300 - 1700 THB. Thanks!

That's true. But he's young, lets give him time. He'll prove it. The start has been promising...

They are 2h40min in Tokio and 6h 22min in SFO. I don't mind at all. My legs need them badly too.

I know. Already rated "more crooked than his father"....

I agree. IF you can sit and suffer non-stop. I can't. 7h is max but now one leg is 9h.

I was shopping for a cheap and easy flight to Las Vegas in spring time and found this (booked too): Saigon SGN - Japan NRT - San Francisco SFO - Las Vegas LAS. 21 hours total, Price $ 637 one way. By Japan Airlines which has very good service and planes. Via Seattle SEA had been a little faster and better but the price was $ 400 more. I looked other destinations too and Saigon SGN was always cheaper, sometimes much cheaper than others. Maybe less airport taxes?

But before I go to Okinawa I'll check out Cam Ranh, Vn. Starting next week. I'm curious why there's so many luxury hotels and resorts. I don't pay over $ 100/ night but I go and visit to see and maybe to use their facilities. I do this in Hawaii many times. I live at cheap places but go to spend time in luxury for free or for pennies. That's the plan. https://luxuryhotel.world/cam-ranh/ PS. I'm researching legal options to retire in Vn as well. Americans can apply for a visa to Vietnam through any Vietnamese embassy and will be approved for either six months or one year but can only stay in the country for three months at a time. If you plan to live in Vietnam, you then have two options: make “visa runs” every three months or get an extension on your visa.May 8, 2023." "

I never eat that junk.... and Philippines is a mess. Dangerous too. Who wants to live in country where president killed ten of thousand of own citizens? I hope they drag his ass to Hague Tribunal one day. It may happen before he dies. There is US military bases and many Americans living in Okinawa. it will give security and access to great hospitals. I don't socialize much but it's comforting to know IF I need help I can trust fellow Americans. I have noticed Americans come better along in foreign countries and there more "we" spirit.

Advise from my Japanese lady friend who lived in Spain. I told I have hard time to decide where to park my bones and she said : "Check out Okinawa! It's like the US." She also said the weather is like mainland Spain most of the time. That sounded strange until I did some research. Now it's on my bucket list. "Okinawan culture is more laid back than mainland Japan. The pace is slower and the people are less hesitant to speak their minds (though still far more reserved than Western cultures). The people here value crafts such as pottery and glass; and the music here is distinctively Okinawan. Okinawan culture is also heavily influenced by American culture. In 1945, near the end of World War II, the U.S. invaded Okinawa, and in 1952, the U.S. and Japan signed an agreement for the U.S. military to stay." The best last; "Today, there are anywhere between 40,000 and 80,000 military personnel, accompanying family members, and civilian employees and contractors. The American influence is evident in things like taco rice (a tex-mex/asian hybrid), American Village (a tourist shopping hub), A&W fast food, and some dishes containing Spam. In fact, many tourists from mainland Japan come to Okinawa just to get a taste of American culture." US without illegals!

I'm going there soon but south of Nha Trang first. I fly to Cam Ranh, then south to Phan Rang Beach. I hope to have my base there. I'm getting fed up for Thai regulations and all the BS. I get 45 days visa free in Vietnam and after 5 r/t I like it more and more. Ladies are also more European style, not easy, but stylish and educated. Plus I can drive comfortable, maybe even buy a car. This is my first time there. If I like it I'll travel up and down the cost and may that'll be my "home" in future. I like Dalat as well and it's only 3h by bus. It's the biggest feast soon - Vietnamese TET holiday - and I've two invitations to join. TET seems to be very big thing. I'm curious to see what it is about. I know they eat well. For most Vietnamese, Tet is an opportunity for family reunions (many businesses close for the week as people return to their hometowns). Every home has an altar for honoring ancestors, and families flock to the gravesites of deceased loved ones, bearing flowers, incense and gifts."

What do you expect after calling all "Forum Mongrels"... But I understand why you feel how you feel. When we, lonely men, are in love we are brain dead! I was in same boat and this forum smashed my dreams too. I wrote something nasty back and thought I was right. Guess what - THEY were RIGHT! I cleared my head finding out the truth and still am friends with her but don't pay anything any more. She has about 8 mil in 2 properties but she is 100% broke, no money at all. She opened the books for me. I fixed one for sale, found a buyer but instead for selling she leased it for 3 years to Mari dope dealers! Reckless spending continues... You don't even know how much she is in debt. Also, she may be after UK social security, not your money. Go and see and and keep us posted.

I'm not married but do same with my Thai gf. They treat me very nice every time!

You are SO lucky! Enjoy. It's true; Fats are eager to please and starving for sex... I only date petite and so far been able to find them. Fats are not on the menu but who knows, may in future?

That's 2 times what I pay. A rip off. Where? Here; Small hole-in-wall Pharmacy next to shoe store on Thapparaya Rd. Across from "View Talay Ocean Condo" sign & Gold BIG Arch over the street. Apcalis SX-20 400 THB. Sidegra 100 300 THB. Both 4 bullets each. Try to cut to get 8, may work - ;)

Go to meeting here; https://www.classic-car-friends-pattaya.com/meetings/ IF they like you and your car somebody may tell how to do it.... Monthly MEETING We have since 2016 a monthly “Classic Car Friends Meeting”. We meet always on the first monthly Thursday from 5pm until aprox. 7pm for dinner and drinks. Program: Road Movies from the 60ies/70ies, YOU TUBE classic videos, latest news from our members about car restoration and projects, cars for sale or receive mechanical solutions for your CLASSIC Car. Location Restaurant ISS WAS Boon Kanchana Road, Soi 2 20150 Pattaya, Jomtien