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If the booths at Suvarnabhumi are swamped you can always go to Terminal 21 (very close to your hotel) on the top floor all the major carriers have a store. Just find the plan that fits your needs and they will set everything up for you. I prefer this to Suvarnabhumi because you can take a little time to find the right plan and best deal. Also the food court there is awesome.

While I still think Pala is excellent, I just strolled past the new Hillary 1 (soi 4) and they now have a full kitchen that serves wood fired pizza. I ordered a large pepperoni for 280B. Damn good pizza. Cooked perfectly, and the cheese was very good.

I'm sure you're already aware of this site lotus, but for those interested in this should check out http://www.thaivisa.com/

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Always a good idea . After all you have booked for two people per day . Grand Swiss asked me when the other guest would be arriving , my answer with a smile " every night " .

Spend a littlw bit extra. A good hotel room can make your stay.

FYI, I'm from Los Angeles so I guess I am less fearful of traffic & vehicles then most.

Some folks are also what they call cheap charlies. I sometimes see one in the morning in my bathroom mirror when I shave.

I'm with you. If & when I move to BKK I'll be looking for something more reasonable, but I assume your like me and you want not only comfort, but location. Phachara a great choice & 50,000 a month seems right to me.

Great choice. Phachara has a good kitchen & washer/dryer. I just booked there for my stay in April. A little more advice, some of the balconies in Phachara have air conditioning condenser units on them & they are loud & blow out hot air, making the balcony all but useless. Make sure you request a unit with a clear balcony. Also, I wouldn't pay any extra for the breakfast as it's shit. Enjoy your stay!

If you want to stay close to the action you should also check out hotels like Aspen Suites or Shama, both on Soi 2, and Phachara Suites on Soi 6. All three are "serviced apartments" & have all the amenities you would need (full size fridge, stove, pots & pans, flatware, utensils, washer/dryer, etc...), and all offer a monthly rate. You should contact the hotels directly via email or phone (found on their website) to get the best rate.

I recommend the street vendor directly across from New Wave bar (just past CIB on Soi 7). Everything I've tried there so far has been really good, but their papaya salad (Som Tom) is especially good. Me being the falang that I am I always tell them "no spicy", and it hits the spot every time. If you want to get some BBQ then go to Soi 4. Setup in front of Stumble Inn you'll find Un, and IMHO she makes the best BBQ around. If you're looking for a good desert the ice cream vendor at Dubai on Soi 4 (next to Hilary 2) can't be beat. 100B for a 3 scoop cone of some of the best ice cream I've had in a long time.

AOT limo is something quite high like 1200b now even for regular Camry. I'd just take a taxi and be done with it. Never have understood the logic of using commuter trains, changing and then trying to get down 10m high staircases while carrying luggage. Then walk a further 500 meters to the hotel right at the hottest time of the day. All this hassle when you can get an aircon cab for about $12-15US.

Ok how about Mexican Hooters lol

Grilled insects aren't just for tourists. There's a market for them as a novelty - look what I did on my holiday- but you can find them in local markets. Crispy grasshoppers with mint leaves- very tasty!

I live in Los Angeles & I know & love me some authentic Mexican food, but Menudo? I don't care how hung over I am. I won't eat that crap no matter what. It's quite literally slop!!!!

FAA, EASA or God himself could downgrade the Thailand Civil Aviation Authority to CAT 1,000,000 and it still wouldn't stop anybody here from
flying into BKK to do what we all enjoy doing in Bangkok .

Hi guys, firstly great site, thanks for all the hard work keeping it up and running. I have a question regarding the search function, which currently requires a minimum of four characters/letters in order to perform a valid search. Is there any thought/desire to lower this to three characters? Basically, there are a lot of LB's whose names are only three characters, there's all this great material on the site, but it becomes impossible to access it. Many times I'll recall some report I've read about a particular LB, but because of the three letter name, my only way of finding that comment is by trawling through the site.
Allowing a three letter search would cut out a lot of the repetitive questions and would allow users more complete access the great repository of information that this website is. However, it would likely also lead to a reduction in chatter as users will less frequently be asking for information about a ladyboy, that they could likely could have found using a three-letter search function.
Anyway, it's really the only thing on this site that I find a little frustrating, interested to know Admin and other users thoughts?

I recommend the street vendor directly across from New Wave bar (just past CIB on Soi 7). Everything I've tried there so far has been really good, but their papaya salad (Som Tom) is especially good. Me being the falang that I am I always tell them "no spicy", and it hits the spot every time. If you want to get some BBQ then go to Soi 4. Setup in front of Stumble Inn you'll find Un, and IMHO she makes the best BBQ around. If you're looking for a good desert the ice cream vendor at Dubai on Soi 4 (next to Hilary 2) can't be beat. 100B for a 3 scoop cone of some of the best ice cream I've had in a long time.

I recommend the street vendor directly across from New Wave bar (just past CIB on Soi 7). Everything I've tried there so far has been really good, but their papaya salad (Som Tom) is especially good. Me being the falang that I am I always tell them "no spicy", and it hits the spot every time. If you want to get some BBQ then go to Soi 4. Setup in front of Stumble Inn you'll find Un, and IMHO she makes the best BBQ around. If you're looking for a good desert the ice cream vendor at Dubai on Soi 4 (next to Hilary 2) can't be beat. 100B for a 3 scoop cone of some of the best ice cream I've had in a long time.

I recommend the street vendor directly across from New Wave bar (just past CIB on Soi 7). Everything I've tried there so far has been really good, but their papaya salad (Som Tom) is especially good. Me being the falang that I am I always tell them "no spicy", and it hits the spot every time. If you want to get some BBQ then go to Soi 4. Setup in front of Stumble Inn you'll find Un, and IMHO she makes the best BBQ around. If you're looking for a good desert the ice cream vendor at Dubai on Soi 4 (next to Hilary 2) can't be beat. 100B for a 3 scoop cone of some of the best ice cream I've had in a long time.

Just read a report that places Thailand as the second most dangerous place in the world for road deaths (Libya being No. 1). 40 deaths per day! These figures maybe lower than actual because the Thai's only count dead at the scene not those who die in hospital. Majority are motor bike riders - no surprise. So stay in your loom under a protective shield of ladyboy flesh and you should survive your trip.

Next time you're going to CIB I recommend the street vendor directly across from New Wave bar (just past CIB on Soi 7). I've been eating & snacking there the last few nights. Everything I've tried there so far has been really good, but their papaya salad is especially good. Me being the falang that I am I always tell them "no spicy", and it hits the spot every time. If you're looking for a good desert the ice cream vendor at Dubai on Soi 4 (next to Hilary 2) can't be beat. 100B for a 3 scoop cone of some of the best ice cream I've had in a long time. I took Cindy from Charades there & she recognized the guy serving the ice cream from TV so I guess it's pretty famous stuff.

Booked a one bedroom deluxe through agoda, and paid 2,700B a night. The room could use a refresh, but by no means is it a dump. It has a two burner stove, microwave, electric kettle, and a full size refrigerator. It also has all the cooking supplies you need like pots, pans, spatulas, can opener, 4 sets of silverware, 2 sets of cups, plates, mugs, bowls, etc..., and if you need anything else just call down to the front desk & they will bring it to you (i.e. rice cooker, toaster). It also has a combo washer/dryer which will come in very handy if you are staying for an extended period. There are two 36" TV's, 1 in the bedroom, 1 in the living room. The shower has both an overhead "rain" head and a handheld one, but they cannot be used at the same time. There is a bum gun. I find the bed to be a bit too soft, but I like a very firm bed so most will find it very comfortable. There is also a clock radio that actually sounds pretty good. It has an AUX cable so you can plug in any phone or MP3 player. The Wi-Fi is pretty good, and if you bring your own cat 5 cable you can plug in directly. The room safe is big enough to fit my 15" laptop, but would not be able to fit anything bigger. Like mikel stated "the balcony was filled with an air conditioning unit so was useless". The room came with breakfast included & it's very basic. I wouldn't pay anything extra for the breakfast, but if I'm awake when it's open (6:30 - 10:30) I'll grab something. It's a very short walk to NEP, CIB, & Nana BTS, but it's still very quite. The staff is very friendly, and have no problem with LB's. The only bummer is there is a 1000B fee if you bring more than one guest per day. I already knew about this because of the useful info on this forum, but I claimed ignorance when I brought back two guests and they let it slide the first time.
 









 
The very much needed Cum dryer 555555

Booked a one bedroom deluxe through agoda, and paid 2,700B a night. The room could use a refresh, but by no means is it a dump. It has a two burner stove, microwave, electric kettle, and a full size refrigerator. It also has all the cooking supplies you need like pots, pans, spatulas, can opener, 4 sets of silverware, 2 sets of cups, plates, mugs, bowls, etc..., and if you need anything else just call down to the front desk & they will bring it to you (i.e. rice cooker, toaster). It also has a combo washer/dryer which will come in very handy if you are staying for an extended period. There are two 36" TV's, 1 in the bedroom, 1 in the living room. The shower has both an overhead "rain" head and a handheld one, but they cannot be used at the same time. There is a bum gun. I find the bed to be a bit too soft, but I like a very firm bed so most will find it very comfortable. There is also a clock radio that actually sounds pretty good. It has an AUX cable so you can plug in any phone or MP3 player. The Wi-Fi is pretty good, and if you bring your own cat 5 cable you can plug in directly. The room safe is big enough to fit my 15" laptop, but would not be able to fit anything bigger. Like mikel stated "the balcony was filled with an air conditioning unit so was useless". The room came with breakfast included & it's very basic. I wouldn't pay anything extra for the breakfast, but if I'm awake when it's open (6:30 - 10:30) I'll grab something. It's a very short walk to NEP, CIB, & Nana BTS, but it's still very quite. The staff is very friendly, and have no problem with LB's. The only bummer is there is a 1000B fee if you bring more than one guest per day. I already knew about this because of the useful info on this forum, but I claimed ignorance when I brought back two guests and they let it slide the first time.
 









 
The very much needed Cum dryer 555555