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I saw an ad in the free Bangkok magazine for the APF Academies which seems to have indoor tennis courts.

Has anyone used them or know of any other indoor courts?

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Can anyone tell me what the Fitness First gym at Central Rama 3 is like?

It looked quite crowded when I had a look around but that was in the evening so as to be expected.

Does it get much quieter in the day time or on the weekends?

The class time table looked good but what are the classes actually like? Are they busy too?

Did you manage to haggle a discount on membership? I was quoted 2,500 per month but not sure if that was their 'best price' or not.

Any info greatly appreciated.

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I probably spend the same but get a lot more for it in Thailand but overall its a lot cheaper here than back in the UK.

2 bed condo in fairly central area of capital city Bangkok: 30,000 baht

For 30,000 baht (£600) in London I would be lucky to get a room in a shared house

I didn't have a car back home and don't have one here as taxis are cheap here.

Even going to a good Western restaurant here is cheaper than going to a good western restaurant back in the UK.

Electronics are more expensive here as you don't get the online deals and sales like you do in the UK. Most things in Thailand seem to sell at RRP although I hardly buy any electronics as condo comes with most stuff.

I had a maid/cleaner back home and have one here and although back home they were much better here they are much cheaper.

The think that makes Thailand cheaper is you can have a cheap week if you want and eat cheaply and not do much and still have nice food and maybe go to the cinema and only spend a few quid. Back home if you wanted a cheap week you'd be eating super noodles and sitting in the dark with the lights off!

Thanks, will give them a try.

Thanks. Which one did you get?

I want to get an additional power adapter for my Lenovo laptop and was wondering how much they might cost in Thailand at somewhere like Pantip?

Should I get an official Lenovo one or will a generic one be ok?

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I have a pre-pay phone and would like to purchase some credit for it from my local 7-11 in the vernacular.

How would I go about it please?

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Quick Tip: golf clothing companies, like adiddas, Nike, make moisture wicking, breathable, quick drying clothes that are perfect for thailands heat. Very light and comfortable. Cost more than 150 B, but wearing a soaked tee shirt around is no fun.

Yes, I've been leaning in that direction a lot lately. Golf polo shirts can be had for about 2500 baht upwards and there are quite a lot on sale in the big malls. Only problem is I don't really play much golf!

What principle for not wearing jeans?

I've got a new laptop and am looking for Windows 7 to install on it. Anyone got any tips on where to get the best deal on this software in Bangkok?

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I don't see anything wrong with it. You are both in a foreign country and are going out for a beer together. Might as well get their number.

I would probably do it under the pretence of wanting to ask them something eg "Oh so you work in construction, I need to build some new condos, can I get your number?" rather than "I think you are a great guy, can I get your number?".

Offer to get connected on Facebook, then add him to an 'Utter <deleted>' friends-list,

Only problem with that is that if you make anything visible to that list it will say shared with 'Utter <deleted>' and they will see they are on that list!

This one says rough diamond like a shirt and tie can not:

http://www.hm.com/gb/product/99587?article=99587-B

What about flip flops?

Polo shirts are a good option but they usually tend to be quite thick. I'd like some made out of thin cotton like a regular t-shirt.

I might have to resort to golf shirts.

I went for 30 minute stroll down the canal yesterday afternoon and my arms got frazzled - and no, that is NOT a double entendre...

That is amazing. How far out of BKK were you? I've never gone more than a shade above magnolia when in the city. At the beach is another story entirely though.

Paul Jones is killing it!

Ride the baht bus.

Don't use air con at home.

Stand still in door ways and at the end of escalators.

When you count out pieces of paper you do it so roughly that you crease and bend them.

Avoid all contact with doors even it means diving through a closing one so it hits an old woman in the face as it slams shut.

Every time you meet someone you ask them where they are going even if they aren't going anywhere.

You reply to other peoples lists in this thread with justifications of why they are normal things to do.

There is no way I'm wearing jeans or trousers by choice in this heat,

This is a misconception. The trousers and a long sleeved shirt (lightweight jacket) will actually protect you from the heat from the sun.

I have to disagree.

When I wear long trousers or jeans I am definately hotter and sweat more.

Have you tried shorts.

theres a difernce between protection from sunburn and heat

two completey differnt things

I agree. I am not interested in protection from sunburn as I live in Bangkok.

There is no way I'm wearing jeans or trousers by choice in this heat,

This is a misconception. The trousers and a long sleeved shirt (lightweight jacket) will actually protect you from the heat from the sun.

I have to disagree.

When I wear long trousers or jeans I am definately hotter and sweat more.

Have you tried shorts.

I've been in Thailand for a while and thanks to the infernal heat and humidity I am never really sure what to wear.

I'm no longer working so don't have to look smart but don't want to look like a vagabond either.

Lately I've found myself just wearing sportswear like shorts and t-shirts made from the man made fibres that stop you from sweating and when you do sweat they don't absorb any of it so you don't look like you've been swimming.

These clothes have mainly been chosen by default rather than by choice due to their practicality but they don't look that great.

When I go out to meal and things in the evening I wear jeans and shoes but in the day and for more casual occasions what are the options?

Over and out.

Thats a shame, it looked like they were going to give more help than that.

Get a massage from the massage place on the air side.

Find the lazy boy reclining chairs under the main concourse and have a nap.

There is free wifi but you have to register somewhere but I'm not sure where that is.

Get a Burger King or Subway.

I quite like this airport, not been to a better one.

Thanks. Will see if I can find such a place.

Thanks MJo. Can you recommend any good spots for picking up second hand phones?

Is there a risk in buying them relating to people blocking them after they have sold them to claim on their insurance?

I was at Bumrungrad International in Bangkok the other day and saw the posters and advertisements they have up for their, I can't remember the exact name, but it was something like the muscle building service.

The poster had a picture of an guy in pretty good shape, well beyond the means of most natural trainers I've seen.

So what exactly are they doing and offering down there?

Anyone know more about it?

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Can anyone recommend any condos or apartments for rent in Bangkok, preferably fairly central or near a BTS/MRT that have big gardens or grounds or outdoor space that kids can play in?

Ideas of prices would be good too.

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Does anyone know where the vests or singlets that have a label/patch on the back that says Buddy or Bunny on or sometimes something else come from?

See lots of Thai men wearing them around.

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Thanks, think I will leave it for now. When is v. 5 coming out?