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Looks like an interesting new addition to the ladyboy scene.

If i recall correctly you're staying at Katty's which is a good location in the madness of Songkran. As for ladyboys, you have Katty's and it's just aminute's walk through an alleyway to get to the Roadhouse. If they're playing water outside of Katty's you can just wear a swimsuit and get wet. Between the 13th and 19th any baht bus trip, day or night, you might get doused so shorts and tshirts and don't plan on going to any aircon joints soaking wet. Even though today is the 12th, I reckon Soi 6 and Soi 7 (in Pattaya) should have some splashing.

The pic with the monkey and potato chips is one of the best I've ever seen. Shame the lighting wasn't a bit more favorable but I reckon when you have a chance for a shot like that you just point and shoot before he scampers away. So they want to sterilize that little fella?

Are you talking about prior years or is it happening already this year upcountry?

So is there is much unwanted water play in Phitsanlok or is it mostly just a family thing?

I guess I am missing something. In Thailand, I have AIS. In Cambodia I usually use Cellcard on my smartphone and Metfone on my cheap charlie Nokia that I prefer to use when going out drinkng. But I can't use the Pass Taxi App which can get me home for a buck without negotiation on my dumbphone. So are you saying that before I leave Thailand, I turn on some sort of roaming but turn off data and I can get AIS messages for free as long as my Thai Sim is in my smartphone?

People are beginning to wear Songkran shirts and soon Thais will be playing water and lager louts will be acting out. Many sexpats just get out Dodge but in the right place Sonkran can be lots of fun! On Koh Lanta it's just one afternoon on the 13th. In Lamai on Samui it's two days and nights on the 12th and 13th and the madness can be fun. Bangkok the 13th, 14th, and 15th. Pattaya a full 7 days from the 13th to the 19th and you could even get splashed a little on the 12th. I don't see how this can be fun for entire week but up to you,

If you have extra money that you want to bring back to Blighty, then I'd suggest you change your baht to pounds at the currency exchange booths down by the rail link at Swampy. You walk down the ramp keeping to the right by the rail link and you will see many booths offering extremely good rates such as Super Rich Thailand (green) and Value Plus (red). The rates changing baht to other major foreign currencies are as good as ever there (the reverse is not true, changing foreign currency to baht is not as favorable as 6 months ago). There has evidentily been some collusion to widen the spread toi ncrease profit margins. Note you will get a better rate if changing baht to 20 pound notes than if changing baht to 50 pound notes. When changing baht to pounds one wants to look for the lowest number. Btw, the Yellow bank has a special savings account that is currently paying 1.3% interest as long as your balance is at least 100K baht. Immigration accepts this account if going the 800K route. Don't think they accept time deposits which might have a higher rate of interest.

Yup, the worst thing about Bell is having one's credit card declined. Especially irritating for such a small charge. I've been having good luck booking Bell with my debit card from the Yellow bank. But I can only do this in Thailand as charges on the Yellow banks card need to receive a one time password to my Thai number which I either can't get overseas or would have to figure out how to turn on roaming and pay for roaming. But if I can't book with Bell comming back to Thailand, I'll just use the 120 baht Jomtien Bus plus a 10 baht baht bus and save 150 baht and have the added benefit of not having to worry about missing a booked Bell Bus if the plane is late. But going to the airport to catch a flight I prefer Bell. If just going to Bangkok for a night or two with a small backpack, I prefer theJomtien Bus so as not to lock myself into a time. One's proximity to a baht bus makes this method doable or a hassle. For such a small charge, if using an American credit card I often choose to be charged in USD. But for big charges this "dynamic currency conversion" is a rip off and in most cases better to have your home bank do the conversion which is generally at the Visa (or Mastercard) Interbank rate plus usually a percentage markup of about 2%. Fidelityand Schwab cards have no markup. Will be interesting to see if there are any hidden charges using Cambodian ATMs since there is no currency conversion since the machine spits out dollars.

The linked article is basicly just an infomercial but I am wondering if a product like this actually exists. My Wi-Fi is OK in the living room but not so good in the bedroom. I would like to buy a product that I can just plug in to wall with no set up required. Would this work if I am not the buyer of the WiFi but just staying in a hotel or condo? Anyone use a booster? If so was it easy to set up?

If I was staying at Katty's then I would not take the Bell Bus which you would need to book online. Instead I would take what people refer to as the "Jomtien Bus". You buy the ticket near Door 8 on Level 1 for 120 baht. Walk about 50 meters up Soi 4 and you will see Katty's on the right. You take the bus to the last stop which is Jomtien. The bus might turn into a small parking lot to let you off or may let you off on the street outside the parking lot.If itleaves youoff in lot then walk back to the street and flag down a moving blue "baht bus" . You are on the correct side of the street. There will be other people in the back of this blue songthaew, Don't talk to the driver; just get in the back with your luggage and in a few minutes the bus will make a sharp left and you will then be travelling along the beach. In a little less than a minute you will reach Soi 1 and then very quickly you will reach Soi 2, Soi 3, and Soi 4. Walk about 50 meters up Soi 4 and you will see Katty's on the right.s u approach soi 4, ring the buzzer, get off and pay the driver exactly 10 baht. Don't give him a paper bill and wait for change .(In the parking lot where the airport bus lets you off there will be one or twoparked blue baht busses and the driver will ask you where you are going, Just smile and don't even talk to the guy as he will try to charge you 150 baht for a 10 baht trip. A moving baht bus should come along in a minute.. Guys, I'm a little drunk, so if u see a mistake, please point it out. The combination of the 120 baht airport bus and the 10 baht baht bus is the best way to get from the airport to Katty's

Did they weigh it at check in or at the gate? At check in not that big a deal as can rearrange but at the boarding gate phucked with no butter.

The power plug for a laptop is considered a battery or not? I am always at the top of my weight limit for both carryon and checked baggage. While I have never been questioned about carryon weight, I'd like to avoid a last minute hassle.

Ahh, it sounded Eastern European to me, but then go ogling around I saw the pretty girl from the Swedish movie. Strange thing she even looks more Czech than Swedish.

Googling around, I get conflicting info regarding taking batteries on planes. In general, are batteries supposed to be in checked baggage or carryon baggage?

Swedish with English subtitles.

Do you go to Pattaya Klang, Pattaya Tai, or 2nd Road? I guess they are all more or less the same?

Now the page says 300 baht but when I paid is was only 280. I was thinking that the maybe the price is going up on April 1st and was posting to suggest that maybe guys should book in March if they know for sure when they are leaving. But reading your post who knows?

Wonder why guys volunteer to be Police Volunteers?

Great news for those who live nearby. Amazing prices, a four pack of batteries was something like 14 baht or 19 back. It appeared in February that they were narrowing the passageway so that the new business which turns out to be Mr DIY has more space. Hopefully, stores that sell stuff I want will move in. The food court is a plus too. While the Tin Cup joint has tastier food, the food court has AC . A good choice for a rainy day. The Cineplex is my movie local. They have a discount card. For old farts it is 100 baht and you get a 20 baht discount and a free movie on your birthday week. Villa Market is overpriced compared to Friendship but good to have around in case of bad weather. The coffee bean joint sometimes has a 2 for 1 sale. Next time I'll stock up. Im not a wine drinker, but if you're a wino then check out the wine shop next to the coffee bean joint. Never been to the Rooftop Bar. Any good? Is the gym any good XY?

HK Darts Bar on Soi 6 busted for human trafficking of minors.