SinCityGr8One

The best automobile rental coverage I have found is a surcharge program that comes with renting a car with an American Express card especially if you do not own a car in the USA -- liability included.

For telephone, I would just buy a TracFone at Walmart for about $10 and then buy minutes as necessary.

For WiFi most of the motels I stayed in my trip last month have WiFi -- an air-card situation might not be so easy just for 2 months.

I totally agree with buying a TracFone from WalMart for $10 USD and then buy minutes as necessary. That is exactly what I use when I visit the USA. I also bought the double time card. You get double the minutes with every purchase.

I am happy that Bangkok won the "World's Best City Award" again for the Fourth time in a row . I am not ashamed to say so. I personally, get this certain kind of energy in me from Bangkok which is hard to explain to anyone. I've had to move from Bangkok last year to the North West for business reasons, so I am not there at the present time. I do visit there occasionally to recharge my "batteries". However, I intend to move back to Bangkok within the next 18 Months as I personally choose to live there and once again enjoy all Bangkok has to offer. IMHO.

As an alternative I went to the Thai Consulate in Kotha Baru, Malaysia and received my 60 day Tourist VISA a couple of years ago. The Consulate is closed on Friday and Saturday due to respect of the Muslim Religion in Malaysia. I took the train from BKK to Songi Kalok and and then a Motorbike Taxi to the Malaysia Border. I walked across the Border into Malaysia and got my VISA stamp for Malaysia then took a nearby taxi to Kotha Baru. I stayed at a hotel nearby the Thai Consulate. I dropped my Passport and paperwork off the next morning and picked it up the following afternoon with a 60 day 2- entry Tourist VISA. Did the same thing again 2 Months later and received a 60 day single entry Tourist VISA. Both times were problem and hassle free.

War? What War? It is labeled as an issue in Thailand's Southern Provinces . It is always reported in the Thai Media as problems with separatists or insurgents in the deep south. One word to describe the groups involved, however that is NEVER used is "Terrorists". Imagine that! The rest of the World labels the bombings, murders, be headings and assassinations carried out by groups such as those located in Thailand Southern provinces as "Terrorists". Nooooooo Not Thailand! CANNOT use the "T" word as it will scare away the Tourists and their Money. Cannot do that! Lets just sugar coat it. If the "T" word is not used, perhaps the Tourists will not be able to connect the dots and come to a conclusion that Terrorists activities can happen anywhere and Thailand is not immune. After all, Thailand is still the Land of Smiles.

I gave my Passport and a 500 Baht Bill to the Myanmar Immigration Officials at the Myawaddy side of the Friendship Bridge in the Mae Sot area. I left my Passport with them, and went to have Lunch for about an hour with a friend at a restaurant along side the Moei River. Went back and picked up my Passport with the Myawaddy Stamp in it and crossed back over the bridge into Thailand. Hassle Free on the Myanmar side. Went to the Thailand office and the Official asked me all kinds of questions as he checked my Passport. He stamped it and I walked forward to get a tuk-tuk. I just sat down when 2 Officials from the Immigration Office ran out and stopped my tuk-tuk. They demanded my Passport and began scrutinizing every page in it. They asked my friend in Thai if I was US Military or Police? They asked me why I went into Myanmar. What did I do? They finally found the page with my Retirement VISA with Multiple Entry Permit in my Passport. Then it was "Thank You, Sir for you cooperation!" Enjoy your stay in Thailand! I have no idea what that was all about, but I told them no problem because they were just doing their job and left on the tuk-tuk.

Good idea with giving that 500 Baht tip. He helped you with an unfortunate situation and that's all that matters. That "token of appreciation" just might have made his day. Anyway 500 Baht is peanuts compared to a 2000 Baht fine and VISA problems. Who cares whether he might or might not expect from the next person.

Yep, contact the Arisa Hotel In Mae Sot. It's about 1 Km from the Airport and Main Bus Terminal. 1 year old, so it is in tip-top condition. Plus, everyone that spends the night gets a voucher for the breakfast buffet. Call before you go, as it is usually booked up. And yes, I have spent several trips there myself.

"President Mikulich"? Yeah RIGHT Buddy! What a screwball! 20 years in the slammer for You!

Good job Texas.......Keep taking the trash out!

Perhaps he thought that eating red meat wasn't good for his health. Whatever......Good Riddance.......Good job Arizona! Keep taking the trash out.

Way to Go Bangkok! 3 Years in a row as The World's Best City! Looking forward to making it 4 Years in 2013! I Love this City!

I always went to ThaiTicket Major @ Siam Paragon - Top floor by the movie theatres. They are located in the back corner. Also, the Call Center # is: 022623456

I did that once leaving On Nut and going to Silom station to the BTS Customer Service Center and returned to On Nut with out exiting thru the gate. I do believe I was charged a total of 15 Baht.

Totally disagree with On Nut being a shit hole. I have lived here for 1 year and enjoy the location. I have a Tesco-Lotus connected to the On Nut BTS station and a Big C only a 15 minute walk away. Also, about 8 new condos are being built in the area. There is also the On Nut beer garden on Sukhumvit which I went to once and decided it was not for me. However, I am quite pleased with the amenities available in the area.

I flew Korean Air for the first time and had a great flight. Prior to Korean Air, I flew Japan Air Lines, THAI, China Airlines and Delta Airlines. Korean Air service was great and the flight was smooth. I shopped on the net to compare prices and flight info and settled on buying my ticket on Korean Air's website because that had the best deal. Korean Air will be my first choice Airline for my future flights.

Its good to read your BIG head was doing ALL the thinking! Life is a chance, crossing the street is a chance. So give it a GO! Best of luck!

I did and it is the BEST way to get to BKK from LAX. As someone mentioned in their answer it is a $200 or so USD upgrade each way. I'm a big guy (6-2 & 270 lbs) and I was comfortable the entire flight. The most amazing part of the trip is the ability the A340-500 to fly nonstop for such a great distance. Get on in Los Angeles and step off in Bangkok. Awesome! Around 17 hours in the air. Act fast as there are only 42 Premium Economy seats per flight. You won't regret it.

I have been to Yok Yor Marina & Restaurant, Soi Somdej Chaowpraya 17. I did the Dinner cruise several times and it never failed to impress. I will definitely take the cruise again. The restaurant is pretty cool too right on the river. Food and service was great. Check it out yourself.

It is most Honourable to Just PAY them.(Period) Plus do yourself a favour. Go to the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. Mitmaitri Road, Dindaeng, BKK 10400. Tel: 0-246-6101-2. Ask for a copy of the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 or if applicable most updated copy(English Translation) Read it, remember it and keep it for future reference.

#1 for me is at the LeBua Hotel at State Tower (Gold Dome) 1055 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok. Buffet style and completely over the top!

Enjoy life and use a condom!

It would be disastrous for Thailand. Forget about the short term gains like employment, creation of secondary jobs and the like. Gaming will take from the poor and give to the rich. Nevada has not have an increase of the Gaming Tax in close to 50 years. Why you might ask? Because the politicians are scared of ruffling the feathers of the Gaming Corporations. Also, most Politicians after their political lives are over, are eagerly empolyed by the Casinos in one elevated position or another. Providing they had been kind to the Casino during their term. Nevada ranks in the 51st position for education in the USA, when D.C. is included. And the States Education Budget will be cut by 4% in 2008 because of a lower tax revenues. There is NO need for a quality education when the local economy employs Dealers, Bartenders, Cocktail Waitresses and Strippers. Only the Multi-National Corporations will be the BIG winners with their insateable appetites for money. All the rest involved will be the losers. You don't think those BIG Casinos were built by people winning money, do you? The HOUSE always WINS! And Yeah, I'm from Vegas.