ChrisUK

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Sounds like an interesting way to do a Visa Run.
Has anyone tried doing it this way?

Incidentally, I took a sleeping tablet once I was in bed and slept soundly until dawn, so if there was any noise, it didn't disturb me.

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Here's another informative site on train travel in Thailand: http://www.seat61.com/Thailand.htm#Bangkok%20to%20Chiang%20Mai Also, you can now book tickets up to 60 days in advance online for a trip to Chiang Mai: http://www.thairailwayticket.com/Default.aspx?language=1 I will be doing that myself fo...

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Many Thais I see in gogo bars have a toe either completely or partially missing. I haven't noticed this strange modification to the feet of Thais before and am curious to know why. I doubt if it is caused by accidents as it seems to affect just the odd toe. Does anyone have an answer to this curious...

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Have you noticed the way many Thai guys strut along the street, swinging their arms from side to back at about 45 degrees to their body, while walking with their feet pointing at about 45 degrees outwards rather than straight forward. I find it quite unique and endearing, but does anyone know why th...

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For what it's worth, I successfully withdrew 15,000Bt from the branch of Ayudhya's ATM near Friendship Supermarket in South Pattaya Road today and was not charged any fee by that bank. I used a Nationwide Visa Debit card from the UK. I have stopped looking for Aeon ATMs as a friend had bad experienc...

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Bank of Ayudhya Pattaya Tai (South Pattaya Road) just east of Friendship. Fee Free, and I was told that it will stay that way at this location because it is on Company property. But their other ATMs charge the fee. I tried this bank on Pattaya Tai with my Nationwide Visa Debit card this afternoon a...

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An enjoyable evening in the streets of Sunee Plaza occurred on Saturday, 14th February where a street party was held in front of Wan's Place, Euro Boys, Green Bar, Redgy's Place, Rainbow Bar, The Place 2 B, Jim Jimmy James and The New Queens bars. The street between these bars was closed to traffic ...

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In the middle of a six month stay in Pattaya, I decided to go for a couple of nights break to Bangkok last weekend. I had discovered that the Babylon Sauna was having a foam party, an event which I had been trying to attend for a couple of years, but unsuccessfully for a variety of reasons. On Frida...

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As reticent as I am to associate myself with a thread that starts with such a blatant, if true description of the activities of Soi Twilight, I feel I must add my own angle on the activities of the Pattya sleaze sniffers, er - contingent. Trongpai was indeed a helpful and enjoyable companion on our ...

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Hey all. Quick question for you - I am about to buy some insect repellent spray for my trip and was wondering which brand do you guys find most effective ? Deet 100% seems to be a popular one. Many Thanks Kyle As a sufferer from mosquito bites which take me between 5 and 10 days to subside, on expo...

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Last week, a farang and a boy he had 'offed' from a Pattayaland Soi 2 go go bar, were both stabbed many times in a restaurant. Both were D.O.A. Police are investigating this incident which occurred about a week ago but I only heard about it tonite and don't recall seeing anyone posting about it. Pe...

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I haven't a clue how accurate the translation to English is on the following video, but for me it is a good 10 minute heartwarming summary of a main theme of the film. It is also in High Quality if viewed or downloaded directly from Youtube: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEmn3caSGvs[/youtu...

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I'm so sad to hear of the closure of the Renoir restaurant. It was the choice of many I know for those special occasions where the ambiance was conducive to conversation with pleasant, quiet background music. The food was good, healthy and adequate for me, although more staff might have given quicke...

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Thanks for your kind comments guys, I'm glad it was worth the effort which did indeed take many hours. I don't begrudge that as I like to compile these reports for my own benefit as well as others. It just needs the spur of posting them within a reasonable time frame. For those on a dial up connecti...

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Living in Thailand Experiment: Pt 5 My last report covered the period up to April 2007 and was the culmination of several which started in 2004, charting the experience of staying in Thailand for varying lengths of time and different times and places. The previous reports can be found at the follow...

ChrisUK - Posts

Re: Trains in Thailand

Re: Trains in Thailand

Those missing toes

That Thai way of walking

Re: AEON ATM Bangkok & Bank of Ayudhya

Re: ATM Status Update

Valentines Party in Sunee Plaza

Party break in Bangkok.

Two nights in Bangok with the Pattaya contingent.

Re: Which insect repellent

Re: Murder in Pattaya/Jomtien..

'Love of Siam' film clips with English subtitles

Living in Thailand Experiment: Pt 5