GOGGLES

I do not know where you are from, but I would recommend Etihad.<BR>I now have free access to vip lounges in all the airports they fly to.<BR>I am also fast-tracked at immigration flying out<BR>I have this through thier frequent flyer programme, and I know they<BR>do a limo service, I will become a gold member after my next trip,<BR>so will be able to use the spas in Abu Dhabi free too. <IMG class=bbc_emoticon alt= src="http://static.thaivisa.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/burp.gif">

Allied Irish bank in Ireland have been doing this since February 18th and did not even have the courtesy to inform thier customers of the situation. I am not a customer of thiers, but as far as I know there is nothing they will do for thier customers. So the answer is as simple as change your bank if this is possible for you. Kindest Regards.

If you are in hotel no problem.

otherwise you have problem.

found a bar once serving seven up coke etc

lady behind bar was putting spirits into bottles before serving

have no clue now where it was

She also gave me 6 large bottles of singha takeaway

You will find somewhere but you have to look hard

kindest regards

Niall.

Pattaya Bay Resort, look them up and book directly.<BR><BR>

I have beento Thailand now, 9 times.<BR><BR>I find them very strict on matters like this.<BR><BR>They like thier i's dotted and thier t's crossed.<BR>I would not chance it.<BR><BR>don't get me wrong, I love the place.<BR><BR>Kindest Regards.<BR><BR>Niall. <IMG class="bbc_emoticon" alt="" src="http://static.thaivisa.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif"> <BR>

I think you would be better flying. Most of your 3/4 days will be spent driving if going from BKK.

Fly to Chiang Mai and hire a car there to the Golden Triangle. Its a nice 3/4 day trip.

I have done this twice. Kindest Regards. Niall

I have used Northwheels rent a car a couple of times

I have found them wonderful.

I think they do a small car for that type of price. .

I am Jackeen from Ireland, ( under 6 inches of snow at the moment )

But I will be in Pattaya on 24th December, and I hope its warm.

Yes he will clear immigration in Chiang Mai.<BR>I did the same in October to Phuket.<BR>There is a small immigration booth which he will be directed to.<BR>I hope this was helpful to you.<BR>Kindest Regards.<BR>Goggles.<BR>

I took a ride on the airport train this week for a quick look,(Its free until Aug 23). I got on at the Phaya Thai Skytrain station. This is the last stop from the airport. A connecting bridge from the skytrain elevated platform to the Airport train platform is in progress but no one was working on it on Monday. The airport train station was extremely hot with no air circulating. Its outdoors with a large metal roof with no vents. The security guards had home made hand fans to cool themselves. The train is basic. Bench seats with standing strap hanger areas. The ride to the airport was quick about 30 minutes( this was the local not the express). On arrival at the airport you enter a large hall that connects to the ground floor of the terminal building. Starting next week fares will be 15 baht for local and 100 baht for express. So if you are staying on Sukimvit near a skytrain station and you don,t have too many bags you can get there for less then 100 Baht) The local train only takes a little more time and runs more often. If there are 2 of you and/or you are not going somewhere near a skytrain or subway stop a taxt is a better way to go

P

Last June paid THB230 for 2 people in Metered Taxi to Sukhumvit Soi3 hotel forecourt. The Skytrain will be a rip off if you are not travelling alone.

G.