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  1. Posted

    You guys are making me want to switch out of the Dynasty Grande, I booked myself for 7 days starting next Friday.

     

    My only concern with Citrus is the extra joiner fees (per my correspondence with the Citrus staff) I don’t feel like paying more for my third guest.... possibly more guests. Which will likely be a nightly occurrence...

     

    What was your experience with that?

     

  4. Posted

    4 hours ago, SAGuy said:

    Manga

    They milk the venom from the snakes to produce the antidotes.

    Top tip 1 - if you ever get bitten by snake - first thing is to try and kill it and then take it and yourself to the hospital pronto. Only when they can actually ID the snake can they know which ant-venom course they should use. Unfortunately there isn't a single antidote to all snake bites.

    Top tip 2 - tie a tourniquet around the part that has been bitten to slow down the spread of the poison within your blood stream.

    Top tip 3 - if you get bitten by a Black Mamba - make sure you get to the hospital within 30 minutes maximum!

    Cheers

    SAG

    Good advice SAG but holy crap... didn't realize BKK had such a huge snake problem...

    https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/28/world/asia/bangkok-snakes.html

    http://www.dpa-international.com/topic/bangkok-snakes-found-rising-numbers-terrifying-places-171215-99-287784

    I am going to have to do a thorough check of the toilets...

    https://theculturetrip.com/asia/thailand/articles/why-thousands-of-snakes-are-popping-up-in-thailands-toilets/

     

     

  5. Posted

    LOL typical Thailand - get your injections done and check out the snake farm out back once youre done. My barber also runs a dentistry from the same chair, if I asked him to replace my cars alternater, he probably would. 


    Lol... get your alternator and tooth fixed while you get a haircut lol

    The whole snake thing made me curious as to why they’d have snakes at a medical facility and did some quick research on the Queen Saovabha facility and it appears as though the institute is the second largest snake anti venom facility in the world and a leading research institute.

    If I go there for my extra vaccines, I’ll definitely check out the snakes!
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    What other vaccinations do you think you need? Hep a and b is all i have

     

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    The CDC errs on the side of caution so there’s a whole list they recommend:

     

    https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/thailand

     

    I’d say from my research that the HPV vaccine is also important to have. Prevents getting genital warts.

     

    The other info I’ve come across that I find completely mind boggling is that most travel vaccinations are not covered by insurance companies in the USA/Canada. And if you get the whole course of recommended vaccines per the CDC, it’ll set you back at least $1000.

     

    Luckily, they’re all relatively inexpensive in BKK and many travelers get them while in BKK.

     

    I will most likely get the vaccines that I can next week in the home country and whatever I miss (and if there’s time) I’ll get in BKK.

  9. Posted

    Hey there Manga
    Wouldn't it make more sense to get the jabs in your home country before you get to LOS?
    Cheers
    SAG


    Hi SAG,

    Yes, I got my Hep A and B a few years ago but I haven’t gotten some of the other recommended travel vaccines. I am shooting to get them early next week before I am in LOS in mid-feb but in case I am not able to as I have a hectic travel schedule, I was thinking of doing it in BKK. Though, per my research it makes most sense to do vaccinations 7-21 prior to going on a trip to provide a full immune response, the body does produce antibodies almost immediately after a vaccination so there is some level of protection.

  12. Posted

    I also went to the neighboring Citrus Suites hotel for breakfast because I prefer buffet spreads over "a-la-carte" as I like sampling different items. Also, buffets usually are less expensive than eating a-la-carte from the menu, particularly when you want your brekkie to be a substitute for your lunch.

    The neighboring Citrus Suites hotel offers its above average breakfast buffet, as you've correctly stated already, for 250 Baht to non-hotel guests which is a steal IMO. 

    They have a good variety there, from cold cuts, fruits, pastry, grilled tomatoes to excellent hot and spicy Asian items. They also have an egg station. The beverages you get are from coffee and juice machines. As long as they have enough space for their own hotel guests, you should be able to get a table if you're staying at the Dynasty Grande or at the Phachara Suites.

    Official closing time is 10:30 am by the way.



    Thx Thanks!


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  15. Posted · Edited by mangatanga

    Ok thanks Flipflops, SAG and Mikel, I'll definitely try to set it up at the airport.

    As I ordered a pick up service for my arrival at the airport, they'll be waiting to pick me up as I make my way to the main arrivals area. I'll see if the driver is willing to wait while I get my SIM card set up.... otherwise, I'll go to Terminal 21 and I believe there's a DTAC store on the 6th floor.

  17. Posted

    Their desks are right in front of you as you exit immigration.  The queues move quickly - just hand them your phone, passport and the cash you want to spend.


    Thanks Mikel.

    Quick question... my memory is fuzzy from a couple years ago. Upon exiting immigration will I have picked up my bags from the carousel? Or can I go to these cell phone counters before getting my bags. Thx

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    3 hours ago, oliver17 said:

    A man hasn't lived until he has perused sex toys at the Indian street booths whilst Arab women  wearing full black burqas pass by.  Insider tip for horndogs and mongers:  Burqa gals showing any eyebrow are promiscuous. Have fun, fellas. 

     

    hahahaha... what if it's a unibrow... lol... does that mean they're willing to take it up the wrong'un... 

  20. Posted

    Just booked the Dynasty Grande via Agoda for mid-Feb and noticed a check box for Mozio ground transportation from Suvarnabhumi to DG for $11 USD. I ticked it and paid for it. Has anyone else tried Mozio from the airport to their hotel while in BKK?

    I typically take a taxi but last time I was in town, the lines were huge and it took me almost 90 minutes to get one. So I am looking at alternative modes of transportation...

     

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  25. Posted · Edited by mangatanga

    Nice report. I am not sure how the rest of your stay went... but I am sure that if you ever needed anything else from the hotel porter, he'd jump through hoops to make you happy.

    I may be going overboard but on my first day of any trip at the hotel that I am staying at (LOS or elsewhere) - I typically introduce myself and tip porters, reception folks, security guards, maids and bartenders/waiters 2 to 3 times what I would normally tip. After the first day, I tip based on the service. This small gesture goes a long way with some folks - especially those that typically don't get tipped. Same sorta reason I'd buy/tip a mamasan or papasan. Anwyho, I've been helped when in a bad jam by these folks, received room upgrades at no cost, provided free drinks/food etc., received valuable intel/advice and made new friends. 

    So don't worry too much about your 900 Baht, I am sure it went to good use.

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