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I have had a lot of work done at Bangkok Smile, at both their old locations & their newer one on Soi 5. Service always excellent & quality of the work likewise. Had one implant done there which required a bone graft, ( graft sounds in depth, but was quick ,painless & inexpensive). All work including implant have stood the test of time & in fact some being complimented on by Aussie dentists.

I've only ever heard the girls refer to themselves by that term. So that's the word I use. 

I've used Bangkok International Dental Centre several times and always pleased with the result (and cost...also from Sydney so I understand your pain). My lb 'gf' always chided me that it was ek-pensive - it is aimed at farang - but to me it was reasonable and honest.

I was in Pattaya 2022, I wen to a Dental Clinic near Tukcom, had a number of filling's done, the dentist said I needed a 'crown', I replied 'maybe next week', as I only intended to stay in Pattaya 2.5 wks. Yes guys I enjoyed the LB's & GG's in pattaya.
I then went up country to the provincial (country) area's and stayed the rest of my trip their, got to know a few locals and they told me to see a dentist near a night market, so I popped in and made appointment, next day walked in began the examination 'Dentist said I can see you have had some new fillings ', yes but i NEED A CROWN, he said where??, no you only need a small filling on that tooth, 300 baht,,,I walked out the door.
Yep we all go for the LB's & GG's, but we do forgot to check the 'Health', going to the dentist is money well spent, LB's & GG's ( short time & longtime) memories only, the 'old teeth' are used ever single day....

Levels is very "fancy", they won't let you in looking like a scruff, wear long pants too. An LB took me there a few years before Covid, at that time she told me the bouncers limited LB numbers and her little clique was one of the only groups allowed in. It was 250B a beer back then, dread to think what it is now.... I think they have some kind of promotion on some nights where the girls drink free to try and get more girls in there, not sure if LB's qualify too. If you want a cheap night in there, slap on some lipstick and a nice cocktail dress and try your luck. 

This looking like a nasty little forker. Certainly worthy of conversation considering it’s preference of spreading.

Centara is a colonial style hotel, a wonderful one obviously. The beach, the town. Good services.
I understand there are also excellent restaurants in Hua Hin, outside the hotel - Everest, indian restaurant, five mins from the hotel, sea-food restaurants in the night market, etc.

Here in Los Angeles, California in the US where I reside they started offering the vaccine to these groups below
Monkeypox vaccine is now available to the following high-risk groups:
Gay or bisexual men and transgender people who had: Multiple or anonymous sex partners in the last 14 days OR (NEW) Skin-to-skin or intimate contact (e.g., kissing, hugging) with persons at large venues or events in the past 14 days. (NEW) Persons of any gender or sexual orientation who engaged in commercial and/or transactional sex in the past 14 days (e.g., sex in exchange for money, shelter, food, and other goods or needs) I am/was past 14 days since I had any direct skin contact with anyone, but given I'm a single guy who's always on the hunt I took the opportunity to get the vaccine especially since I plan to be doing some "high risk" by their standards activity soon lol. I've now gotten my first shot a week ago from today. My arm still is itching, the injection site is a little red, and has a bit of a bump. Now just got to get my 2nd shot 3 weeks from today. I'd rather deal with those vaccine side effects than catch this though. I'd advise anyone else that's here in LA to get it while you can too especially if you like me are hoping to be frolicking with lots of lb and gg between now and the end of 2022.

This looking like a nasty little forker. Certainly worthy of conversation considering it’s preference of spreading.

This looking like a nasty little forker. Certainly worthy of conversation considering it’s preference of spreading.

This looking like a nasty little forker. Certainly worthy of conversation considering it’s preference of spreading.

Hey lads,
Just landed in the LOS and wanted to get myself tested/hep vaxed/PReP ready. From what I read up on here Pulse seems to be the go to recommendation, but a lot of their prices seemed really high. I searched the local area and Bangkok Safe Clinic (https://www.bangkoksafeclinic.com/) popped up. Pretty easy reservation process on the website, but honestly I showed up almost an hour early and there was nearly 0 wait.
Total bill out the door for PReP lab, Anti-HCV test, consult, Hep B vaccine 1 (it was 900 and you need 3 for the full course), and the premium PReP brand Descovy was 7,200. The Descovy was 2,800, but they had other brands for much cheaper (I think one was 1,000?). I'm not going to be out here for super long anyway, and from what I read the Descovy has a lower chance of bone/kidney side effects. Seemed worth it to be, but cheap mongers could def opt for less.
Anyway, easy to recommend the place. Service was fast and friendly, appointment was easy, and outside of probably the Red Cross or a hospital I don't think you'll get the full service much cheaper anywhere else.
 
 

What if your basement catches fire and burns the lot? 

Can't imagine Peter Dutton looking kindly on "because I want to fuck ladyboys" as reason to travel.

You have read wrong mate. There are many other benefits but whether or not they are useful depends on the individual and their circumstances. 
If you looking at the cost alone then sure it is expensive but it comes with the convenience of no border runs for at least 5 years if you don’t want to leave. If you do want to leave you can leave and come back anytime as it is multi entry. Can legally open bank account, get post paid accounts on your mobile and internet etc rather than prepaid. Assistance with Thai drivers license. 
Free limo to and from airport. They do your 90 day reporting for you. Large discounts at major stores and duty free which is good for big purchases.
This is not an exhaustive list.

I think the ability to travel will be dictated more by governments than what airlines are saying. For instance, Thailand might say ok for Aussies to visit & airlines offer fares. However if Australia is saying we can’t leave then its fruitless.

I think the ability to travel will be dictated more by governments than what airlines are saying. For instance, Thailand might say ok for Aussies to visit & airlines offer fares. However if Australia is saying we can’t leave then its fruitless.

A+ here too.
Trump is spreading half fake news here.
Yes Azithromycin + chloroquine have been effective on small scales with very ill people. Effects have been moderate at best.
Much better medication will be found in the next few months.

Would you want to take meds that could potentially make you sicker (both meds have side effects) when tested only on small samples?
Think of how ill you would need to be for that to sound like a good option.

Some extra info that I found out yesterday, J&J has a HIV vaccine in fase 3 of testing, primary results are looking good. (sorry if this is general knowledge, I didn't know)

Rex Reboot Party this Saturday 28th: free entrance and free oyster degustation:





 

Heartbreaking that Gaggan has closed. It was exceptional (although I never felt it was a top 10 in the world restaurant).
I come to BKK frequently, and generally avoid Pattaya. The main reason for preferring BKK is restaurants. BKK has so many fabulous places for food. It's become a foodie vacation destination. Nothing beats having a world-class meal followed by a world-class LB for dessert.

Considering 6 months had passed since our last culinary excursion to Le Normandie, Shyguyuk and I decided last week that it was high time to once again make our way to the Oriental Hotel and indulge in Le Normandie's 8 course Menu Gastronomique accompanied by a Wine Arrangement. I'll let the pics speak for themselves, save to say I needed a nap after this lunch!  
 

Beginning this Saturday (24 August 2019), two more stations will be added to the Blue Line extension past Tha Phra: Bang Phai and Bang Wa. At Bang Wa, the MRT connects to the BTS Silom Line. 
The BTS green line (Sukhumvit line) was recently extended too and trains will be going past Mo Chit now and go till Ha Yaek Lat Phrao, next to the large shopping complex.


https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30375051
 
 
 

As an alternative to the Bangkok Hilton one could book a room at the Sook Station hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 102.
Each guest receives a pin-striped pyjama and mugshots will also be taken during check-in... Price for a night in a jail cell: 1000 - 1500 B. 
https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0783dwl/the-prison-where-you-can-freely-come-and-go
http://www.sookstation.com/?set_lang=en
https://m.facebook.com/sookstation
The hotel is within walking distance of the Udom Suk BTS station and can therefore be a good location for exploring Udom Suk and Bang Na.
I'm not sure if it's guest friendly though...

Example:
 
You can see a record of your rides as well