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I am looking at this as a challenge.
A challenge to find the most passable LB in BKK and get her past reception without getting the "letter treatment"
Game on!

I am looking at this as a challenge.
A challenge to find the most passable LB in BKK and get her past reception without getting the "letter treatment"
Game on!

My own personal answers to the questions
 
1) Yes of course I know she's a ladyboy. I wouldn't been seen dead with anyone that bleeds for four or more days and doesn't die.
 
2) more than you make in a month
 
3) Don't worry yourself as she'll be tied up for the duration

Due to the face that my visa was about to expire on the 31st of December but I was going to stay a week more, and not wanting to pay the overstay fee, I decided to do a visa run with the company Bangkok Buddy.
 
The meeting point is at sukhumvit soi 12 at korean town at 4:20am but unfortunately for some reason the staff was late today and instead of leaving at 5am, we left at 5:20am. The minibus fits 11 including 1 driver and the journey there was smooth. 2 stops midway for toilet breaks both which were 20 mins.
 

 

 

 
Arrived at the poipet border at 11am and we went through immigration to leave Thailand which took 45 minutes due to a long queue. After that, the staff took our passports while we headed to a casino resort for a buffet lunch. The spread is decent and it offers a wide range of food but some of it was cold.
 

 

 

 

 

 
After an hour, the staff returned our passports with the Cambodian stamps already stamped in our passport. Headed back to immigration to head back into Thailand and again a long queue. Took us an hour this time to clear immigration.
 

 
Back onto the minivan at 3pm and headed back to Bangkok. Arrived at 8:30pm due to terrible traffic near the airport.
 
All in all, despite the delay in the morning which then probably caused the immigration queues to be long, thus making us leave late and thus the traffic. the entire journey and process was very smooth. It cost 1500฿ for me as I have a Singapore passport but I believe for non ASEAN passports, it cost 2500฿ instead.
 
Would recommend this company.

I've used the Red Cross place before...highly recommended. Get off at Ratchadamri Station and then it's about a 600m walk (look for the 2 big water towers).
After the first visit you get a card so you can skip a lot of the paperwork for the next visit.
 
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I always use it when I am there.
 
I get the private cars(Grab Car)...not the normal taxis.
Always nice unmarked cars with leather seats and drivers who speak fluent English.

Visiting LOS since 2000 and in my 4th year of living here, the only thing I've caught thus far is NSU two different times and Chlamydia once from unprotected blowjobs. Cipro didn't dent any of them, and only Azithromycin (Zithromax) could get the job done.
 
A friend got Chlamydia in his eye; that was some nasty stuff.
 
One course got rid of my NSU, but doctors here recommend two courses of Azithromycin when treating Chlamydia.
 
Azithromycin is available at the big pharmacy next to Bully's Pub for about 500 THB per course.

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I just spent a week at the SM Grande Residence. Was quite a good price on Agoda. I checked the same dates on their website and that info came back as the dates weren't available.
 
The room was quite spacious. I think it was 34 sq meters. Small safe, average bathroom that was a bit dated. Nice big bed. Maid service adapted to my sleeping hours and came around 4:30 each day. It had a balcony, but only window access.
 
The desk people were pretty ordinary. The night I checked in there was no one even at the desk. I got the security guard to find her. He pointed that she was in the toilet. So I waited and then she showed up from somewhere else not the toilets? They were absent a couple of other times when I wanted to drop off my key before going out..
 
I called them before booking to make sure they were guest friendly. They didn't have a clue what I was talking about so it was a wasted long distance phone call. The best I got from them was to call back in three hours. So I took a little gamble and booked it anyway as the price was quite good at $45 AUD a night. I wrote on comments that I would be bringing guests home each night and let me know if that was a problem. They never responded.
 
Turned out it was indeed guest friendly. They have a gate out front with a security guard who collects and gives back their ID's. However they didn't call up to the room when they left alone, so I suppose one could leave you for dead if they wanted. Lot's of people actually live there so I could see where bringing in P4P gurls could be frowned upon, but it's Soi 4 location means they need to to compete with other hotels in the area that are also Guest friendly. It's not to far down Soi 4 and before the Ibis. Easy walks to Nana and Rajah hotel complex. You can also take their tuk tuk to Sukhumvit and Soi 4 intersection or to the Nana BTS station. The tuk tuk service doesn't run very late. I think stops at 6 or 7.
 
They have a pool on the 3rd floor which was pretty decent size. You have to use your room towels but you can exchange them for fresh ones after. They also have a fitness center which I didn't check out. A BKK Post is free for guests on the lobby counter.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

There are tons and tons of great food places in BKK. From top of the line michelin stared restaurants to your mom-and-pop food stall - most serving delicious gorgeous food. I like to recommend three, each one in a different food brackett and with different styles:
 
1. Din Tai Fung @ Central World - This taiwanese chain servese beautiful dim sun - It's Hong Kong branch was awareded one michelin star - You will spend about 1200-1500 baht on a meal, if you are foodie like myself it is money well spend.
 
2. Al-Hussain @ Soi3 Sukhumvit - As the waiter said "We serve the best Lebanese-Indian-Thai Food in Bangkok" it is an interesting form of cross over food. Godd quality, great tast, close to nana @ 500-700 baht. I go there @least once when I'm in town.
 
3. Soup@Nana - In between 18:00 and about 22:00 the soup stall just out of nana-plaza to the left, serves the best wan-tan noudle soup in town - 60 baht - gorgeous soup, for the budget of cheap Charlie - Je suis Charlie

I had breakfast at three places on soi 4 last week.
 
 
 
Bus Stop 125 thb.
 

 
 
 
 
Hanrahans early bird price before 12 is 190 thb after it's 240.
 

 
 
 
 
Charlies 176 thb.
 

 
 
 
 

I like the thai food at the place first on your right hand side when entering soi 3/1. Nothing fancy just simple good thai food reasonable priced.
 
 

 

I have quite a few as I live in Bangkok and eat out at least twice a day.
 
Favorite street food:
 
Soi 20 - noodle stand called Kings Noodles, 40 baht for roast pork with noodles, leeks and greens.
Soi 11 - There is a small cart that sells grilled kabobs (Chicken, Pork or Beef), they cook them in front of you and they cost 15-20 baht each.
Surasak BTS - in front of 7/11 about 500 m from BTS station is the best fried chicken I have ever tasted costs 20-25 baht.
 
As far as restaurants it depends on my mood:
 
Australian Bar on Soi 11 - especially when I want to see a live band, they have a very good one on weekend nights.
Gullivers Soi 5 - great for watching games and eating western style pub food.
Bella Napoli Soi 31 - great pizza and Italian food.
 
As an American one of things I crave most is good hot dogs for that I got to Superb Dog at Nana BTS. All beef or pork dogs starting at 69 baht.

One of the things I miss the most when I'm in Thailand is a nice fresh Garden Salad. Can't find these except for higher end hotels usually. This last trip I was staying at Aspen Suites which had a kitchenette, so I decided to make some of my own meals. That's when I found a good salad bar in Foodland on Soi 5 sukhumvit. Everything was fresh and has a good selection. Tomatoes that are fully ripe seem to always be in shortage, but with this you can select your own, sliced or cherry style. They charge you by weight so you gill a bag and then weigh it. My experience is that it average 30 baht a bowl. Dressing was 15 baht a packet which was about two servings. I picked up some croutons also which lasted my whole stay.
 
It's a great option for me pending my hotel has dishware. I made some other simple things, but looking to take on some other meals next trip.
 
I also eat at Tae Lok Dee, which is the restaurant in the front of Foodland. I think a single garden salad there is 120 baht.

I'm staying there right now. Good location, nice staff and totally guest friendly.
 
 
I'm in a deluxe room on second floor and have breakfast included but I would not recommended the breakfast option. Hot water OK, not from unit in the room. There is a small safe in the room but not big enough to fit a 13" laptop. 2000 thb/night according to hotel web site but I think it was a little bit cheaper when I made the reservation through Agoda around first week of december.
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Na Thapae http://www.nathapae.com/ I actually booked through Agoda which was cheaper than the Na Thape website.
 
I found out about this hotel when I stayed next door at P21. It's a bit older I think and it's cheaper. Na thapae is classified as a Boutique hotel. It doesn't have the free mini bar like P21. The location is just behind Raming lodge which is located in between the Thapae gate and Loh Kroh Road which is where the nightlife is. It's tucked away so it's actually pretty quite and no real traffic to speak of except for slow travelling vehicles down the winding road. They have ground floor rooms unlike P21 which is what I requested and got to eliminate stair climbs. The reception is only open from 7 until midnight so if you have late arrival or early departure you need to let them know ahead of time.
 
The reception ladies are very nice and accommodating. One of them I think is Indian whose English is excellent. No breakfast option, but is so close to some really inexpensive and good places to eat anytime of day. I rented a motorbike which you can park out front. There are two security guards who hang around out front during the evenings. One is P21 and the other is for Na Thapae.
 
The biggest drawback for me was the hot water unit on the wall. Those things never get warm enough or keep warm enough for me. Could have been worse if it was cold. Their is also no safe in the room. There is lock boxes up front. I paid 1200 baht a night. I think P21 was about 1500 a night for this same time. I really like this location, so either hotel would do for me. there is a small laundry just two doors down from Na Thapae. A little old Thai lady runs it and it's only 30 baht a kilo which means you can travel very light. I would take her something each day and pick up the previous day. I went back to BKK with everything clean.
 
Guest friendly no matter how many you have.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

Should work now

Here is a taxi price list that I snapped on my way back from Phachara Suites on soi 6 to the airport. It says 700 on the list but the driver only asked me for 500, I gave him 700 anyway as I already had it ready.
 
4000THB for the River Kwai/Tiger Temple looks pretty good and a good bit cheaper than what I paid from an official tour site.
 
 

Recently stayed here for 6 nights . Booked a corner suite , $94au per night with out breakfast . Nice room , staff ok , gurl friendly . Had a nice big free standing 2 person bathtub . Like an idiot i didn't make use of it , except for stand up work with a well known tall blonde gurl .
Fairly convenient being about 100-150 mtrs from asoke bts ( on what should be called soi21 , but has some other long thai name that i'm too lazy to look up )

I stayed at The Landmark during my last trip for the 1st time since 2006 and must say that I was very impressed. The location is near perfect, the rooms are great and the pool area is quite relaxing. I was a bit sceptical to book The Landmark at first due to reports of construction on certain floors and accompanying noise, so I emailed the hotel manager and asked him for a honest update. He replied the same day explaining the situation and committed to reserve a quiet room far away from any potential noise for me. With that done I took the plunge and made a reservation...
 
Upon check in the very friendly and gorgeous looking receptionist told me that she would escort me to the club lounge where check in for executive rooms apparently takes place. When we got there I was greeted by a European looking girl in traditional Thai uniform who took my passport and after looking at it immediately spoke to me in my mother tongue. I found it rather amusing but was very pleased when she told me that I was upgraded to an Executive Suite. First impression of the room was very pleasant, it has windows all around and is decorated in a very stylish way. I really can't find anything to criticize about the room, except maybe for the electrics which are all very modern but not easy to figure out. Anyway, the bed is excellent, the curtains keep out all light and there was no noise; I slept without earplugs which is very rare for me.
 
Will I be back? If the price is competitive to other 5 star hotels most definitely. Personally I'd rate The Landmark above the JW Marriott...
 
The living room

 
Bedroom with comfy king size bed and large flat screen TV

 

 
Large bathtub that can be used for all kinds of fun activities

 
Large rain shower with very good water pressure

 
The pool area which has sun until about 3.30pm. I counted 32 sunbeds which was more than sufficient on the occasions I was there but could get crowded if the hotel is fully booked.

 
Views from the room

 

I met BM from another forum who lives in Pattaya but had travelled up to BKK for the weekend. He told me about this place where he was staying. He had good things to say about it. Naturally it was ladyboy friendly. He actually got a Suite for the price of the deluxe room on some special. The deluxe is around 60 USD on Agoda. The suites are around $90 USD a night. Looks pretty nice. It's located on Soi 4 tucked back by Boss Suites.
 
Hotel website
 
The site has a better deal with the Deluxe (36 sq m) room is 1,534 before taxes and the Suites (44 sq m) starting at 2,900 before taxes.
 
Has anyone stayed there?
 
 
 
 

How about this one ,,, is much cheaper
https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/768019

I like these self contained places where you can do your own cooking and washing etc.
 
Thanks for a great review Jeimii.
 
Edit: Just checking out their website. I like the virtual tour they have: http://bangkokin360.com/virtualtour/phacharasuites/003/