charlie1968

I have lived by the sea for most of my life and do not see a real problem with people walking around with no shirt on during the daytime. You pop into a shop to buy an ice cream, a bottle of pop, water or a newspaper and it is no problem at all. Walking down the street, on a bus no problem. Sitting at a seaside bar with no shirt on? No problem either.

Going to the bank, doing the weekly shop, into a mall or similar. Wear a shirt. Going for a night out, wear a shirt.

I am not slim but even I am sometimes taken aback by the sheer size of some fat men here who must really must have to fumble around to find their dick beneath those massive stomachs when going for a piss.

To see these huge overhangs wobbling down the street with no top on is very off-putting. Some need to lean backwards to stop themselves from toppling forward and that pushes their massive protrusions out even further.

What is just as bad are those women with sags down to their navels and wrinkles, walking around in bikinis or bathing suits. The same has to go for those huge women with too little on and too much wobbling flesh on show.

A wee bit of common sense and some pride should tell these people what to wear.

A young, slim man or woman walking about with less clothing seems much more natural.

very good post totaly agree

charlie

was about 9weeks for us

charlie

Around the old bus station in the center of town you'll find rental shops as well as song tows and tuktuk's.

I have done the trip from bus station to bus station in less than two hours in my car. This can only be done late in the day when there isn't much traffic and you know the road. If your driving yourself for the first time expect it to take 3 hours plus.

correct done the drive a few times 3 hours

charlie

Good advice ... for a TOURIST. Explore the area. Most times real people in real life just NEED to get between point A and point B in the most EFFICIENT manner. And have fun carrying perishable groceries for two hours in the tropical heat.

Oh shut up

You're spoiling my fun.

But, seriously, and I realise that I am almost alone in this, I do work here, and I do take my time.

I've come to understand that in life, I don't like to hurry and I don't like stress or being late, so I've created a life for myself that has massive amounts of space, so I can take my time.

It doesn't pay as well, but then neither does it give me ulcers.

OMG I just realised what I said. I sound just like a Thai! Maybe I'm not alone and maybe I'm in the right place, haha.

But yes, point taken.

If I did that run and had to be efficient with my time, I would take the shit bus and complain about it too.

But if I did it long time, I would create space for a longer trip or pay for a fast and comfortable trip. I do not like long term stressors in my life, apart from cigarettes.

very good answer

charlie

ho lord

After having lived in Chiang Mai and repeatedly having excellent food, beer, etc in great ambiance local Thai restaurants, I do choke when I have to spend 3-4x in a western restaurant. Its a nice "once in awhile treat" but I really enjoy Thai food and dont feel as is I am missing anything by not spending the 3-4x more

Last night with 3 friends we had several brilliant fish, great soup and a few chicken dishes along with about 15 local Thai beers and spent 250 baht each. It was a great time. I just think once you appreciate the value of the baht and how far it goes if you "eat/ drink like a local" then you do automatically think twice about running to a western establishment.

great answer

charlie

Mr T. used the service many times without any problems

1000 bht swampy to pattaya inc the tolls (60 bht ) plus any tip

return service pattaya to swampy 900 bht inc tolls plus any tip

mr t is the man

charlie

Airport Code : SUK Airport Name : Samcheok

But I presume you mean Suvarnabhumi ?

I use Thong Ta at Lad Krabang - 5 mins or so by courtesy bus. Free transfers and rooms less than 800 Baht through Agoda.

yeah i did mean suvarnabhumi airport

will look and see if any rooms

thanks charlie

wrong date

31/12/2011

thanks charlie

hi

arriving at suk airport at 1815 on new 31/12/2012

looking for a hotel for the night near the airport

will be flying at 9am to chiang rai

price not important just close to airport

thanks charlie

back in mae chai

january 1st

see you soon

charlie

yeah mr t very good service and safe driving

charlie

Where ever 'Chef Nigel' is cooking.

He's American and knows how to do the classic spread yanks are used to.

But the OP's friends are from the UK, if they wanted something traditional for yanks they could just go to MacDonalds.

correct

I always go upstairs to the Departure area where Taxis drop people off and grab on there, no 50baht fee

Does the skytrain to the airport run 24/7? If so, is the service very frequent in the early morning, about 5 AM?

Thank you! This really is a great forum!

Ugghhh cant even imagine dragging my sorry ass through customs at 5am after a long flight to catch a train to save three dollars.

good grief

correct

did the trip two years ago patts mo chit chaing rai very long rough journey

got the plane back much eaiser and safe

charlie

Two years ago they didn't have first class.

it's not rough and long at all it's a very pleasant journey and its excellent value for money

http://www.nca.co.th/firstclass.php

were did i say first class

charlie

did the trip two years ago patts mo chit chaing rai very long rough journey

got the plane back much eaiser and safe

charlie

I assume the title means foreign expats or sexpats - which is true but many of the Pattaya residents don't realize that Pattaya attracts the worst of Thais - the con artists/scammers, drug dealers, prostitutes(of course) and criminal filth from all over Thailand.

agree with you mate

charlie

Nickom Court on corner of Soi Diana and Soi B .

Yeah agree good place to watch,

charlie

from, the bus station 130 baht

post office

charlie

(beans with bacon/eggs is so wrong).

You must be joking - always need to have the beans there to add a bit of colour and some moisture to a fried breakfast - the more the better I say - especially piled on top of some fried bread

sounds good

charlie

She should be looking for the information herself while you look just to confirm what she tells you. If she does not know how to look for information or does not want to do the leg work then forget it as operating the restaurant will be too much for her.

TheWalkingMan

correct answer

charlie

Noble Knight guest house on the strip. Has a pool.

Not been there myself but recommended by a good friend who stayed there.

noble night is a good guest house stayed there a few times

and always good

charlie

KISS. I always get the feeling they hate the customers. Very unfriendly.

There are so many vendors walking and and aggressively peddling their stuff.

Last time there I felt like throwing a plate of food at the inconsiderate jerks.

Not a good atmosphere to enjoy a meal.

totaly agree with you paul

after every bite of food someone asking you to buy something

can never enjoy what your eating

charlie

there is the minibus at the bus station about 130 baht

charlie