last year i shopped around the khaosan road area

until i found the three lowest prices for the same airline ticket

this year i am looking in pattaya

who offers the best deals in pattaya?

perhaps i can purchase remotely (ie credit card) from and agent in bangkok

if that will get me a better discount

flying to new york and back

took cathay pacific last year and was very pleased for around 40k baht

i think china and Kuwait air were the cheapest but not sure of quality comfort and service

i assume the difference in fare quotes i found last year was due to the difference in take on commission

from what i could gather the lowest commissions were about 300 baht a ticket

while some agents i suppose were taking thousands of baht

not sure how this works

never had much luck finding low,lower, or lowest fares online

thanks in advance

Can't help on travel agents.

This website is where I start all my online searches. It will give you prices on airline and travel sites. http://mobissimo.com/

My two:

Chawla Travel in Bangkok

All Seasons Pattaya

My two:

Chawla Travel in Bangkok

All Seasons Pattaya

i have used all seasons,very good service.

Best of luck. My thoughts - check out Sky Scanner (http://www.skyscanner.net) - put in your Departure and Arrival airports, dates (can look at a whole month if you are flexible) and your preferred currency.

Then - when you have the best deal online - try the airline itself - maybe they will beat their own quote - or ask around at some of the travel agencies.

Peter

I've always used Pacific Travel on Sukhumvit soi 11 at the top. They speak excellent english and will do thier best to get you the cheapest flights.

www.pacifichorizontravel.com

My two:

Chawla Travel in Bangkok

All Seasons Pattaya

You must be kidding me

I don't know about All seasons but one thing is sure Chawla is far from being cheap

I entered the office last week and asked about a Bkk Paris first on one airline and business on another one

Results: each fare was 8 to 10,000 more expensive than the one given by saveflights . com (advertising at the top of this page) and another office (now I can't remmber the name) located next door to Chawla

The first agency is quite efficient and quick to respond any query and get you the best deals

The second one is ok if you walk in