mike111

Mates,

Planning to visit the LOS on a single entry 60 days tourist visa, which I then hope to extend by another 30 days, giving me a total of 90 days of stay. Is there a way to stay longer than these initial 90 days on a tourist visa but without leaving Thailand?.

Also, if I would fly in and out of the country say within the same day (as a sort of a visa run), would I receive another 30 days at BKK airport, or because this would be back-to-back with my obsolete 90 days visa they would not allow another 30 days?

Cheers

Mates,

I'm planning to visit BKK and was wondering if I can flag down a minivan on sukhumvit road, say around the outlet mall.

There seems to be an endless supply of them so waiting time should be minimal.

Do they go all the way to BKK? and if so what's the fare like?

Cheers

Thanks for replying.

Budget is 2.5M max.

So I'm thinking of buying a condo (studio or 1BR) at HH and would appreciate suggestions on condominium buildings which are well-managed and well-located (easy access, near shops etc.)

I'm not looking for off the plan projects, but something which has already been completed and has been running for a while.

Cheers

On another thread on TV, members praised the Pizza Company over Pizza Hut. Accordingly I've recently had the Pizza Company spaghetti with tomato/chilly sauce and it was definitely one of the worst spaghetti dishes I've ever had. Tasteless and felt like thai noodles mixed with tomato sauce straight out of a can. It might appeal to Thai diners taste but it had no resemblance to spaghetti dishes I've tasted elsewhere.

Following this horrific experience I will definitely won't be ordering from the Pizza Company.

Mates, thanks for all the replies.

How is Pan Pan on the junction of Theprasit and Thappraya?

A while ago there was an Italian pizzeria in View Talay 1. Is it still there and if so how are their pizzas?

Cheers

Which pizza shop would you recommend ordering from?

The Pizza Company seems ok, but any better options out there?

I'll need a delivery to Jomtien area

Cheers

any inputs on the jomtien->Bang Saray option anyone?

do the buses on sukhumvit road have an English signage ?

I can't believe anyone has not suggested Bang Saray beach. If you are talking about a day trip, this would be my first choice, but not on a Thai holiday. It will be packed on those days, and tranquil the rest of the time. Great views, great restaurants. Living in Pattaya, I try to go there twice a month. Just beautiful

Sounds interesting.

Is there a direct minivan Jomtien->Bang Saray, say, similar to the one which goes to Bangkok?

If it's a minivan from Sukhumvit road, how do you which one goes where? I don't recall ever seeing English signage on them.

Cheers

Cheers Mate.

How would I arrive there (not by taxi)? are there minivans from Jomtien?

Is it reasonable to do a day trip to each of this location, say Jomtien-Ban Chang coming back in the evening?

Mates,

Jomtien (and Pattaya to a greater extent) have become much more crowded with tourists of all sorts and it's kind of drifting away from what I prefer as relaxed spot to spend a vacation at.

So I'm looking for other locations, further south of Jomtien which would be much more laid back and not overcrowded with tourists, but would still offer the atmosphere of Pats/Jomtien, namley, some bars to relax, decent beaches etc.

Any spots you could suggests which are easily accessible with a minivan/bus and are within 1-2 hours from Jomtien?.

Cheers

I'm thinking of visiting Hua Hin.

What would be the easiest option departing Jomtien in the morning and possibly coming back in the afternoon/evening?

Is there a boat /bus/minivan service?

Cheers

TT, Yanjit, Superrich

Good luck Mate

Mates,

I'm looking for good buffets around Jomtien or Pattaya (south to central Pattaya, but not the northern part).

Needs to have a good selection of vegetarian dishes and a good selection of desserts (included in the buffet offer).

Would appreciate suggestions both for lunch and dinner venues.

Cheers

Cheers Mate.

Roughly whereabouts is the one on soi 6? near the intersection with Theprasit or further up the soi?

Mates,

Anyone knows of second hand furniture shops on Theprasit road? It's a long road so I'll appreciate pretty accurate directions on how to locate them.

Cheers

I looked at a Victorinox model. The price at Central was approx. a 30% markup over amazon.

Recently passing it by during the evening, it seemed like 90% or more of the rooms where unlit, although the condo seems finished and there's an office sales sign outside.

Anyone here knows what's the state of this project? is it really that vacant or have I just seen it on a bad day?

Cheers

Looking for suggestions on rooftop bars to enjoy afternoon sunsets and afterdark drinks.

Besides the bar at Hilton, there anything else worth visiting?

Cheers

Hi,

Any idea if the apparel offered on the Lazada website is authentic, or are these the same replicas to be found at the local market?

Cheers

The brochures showed units which start at 22 sq.m , which seems pretty small.

Also, how's the construction quality?

cheers

There are sales counters at the bigc/tesco malls promoting the Venetian, Seven Seas and if I remember correctly, the Grand Carribean.

Are these projects still alive?

Cheers

Hi,

Every taxi in pattaya/jomtien I've enquired with said they don't use a meter, although many had a "Taxi Meter" plastered on the doors.

Is this a scam or have I just been unlucky?

Anyone knows where I can find/book a metered taxi here?

Cheers

I've checked at Central the watch I'm after and the price was about 50% more expensive than Amazon.

Thai strong baht is partially a culprit, but someone seems to be making nice profits here.

at the end I've hopped on a taxi from the airport to pattaya, such a day and night difference from taking the bus.

highly recommended if one can afford it.

cheers