mikel

The Black Swan does a great bubble and squeak (well,3 years ago)

Daydreaming and looking at hotels for next month. Recently read a 'travel expert' in a Sunday supplement give the advice that we should always check the hotel site for best deals...hotel overlooking Chao Praya (jacuzzi suite) $423 theough them $234 via agoda. Beware of experts.

The arrivals hall at the airport has several telco desks. Just pick what you want hand over the phone and the staff do the rest. You'll be on your way in five minutes.

Prep gives you a 'ring of confidence!'

Why not build the new ramp phase in its' use and then demolish the old one? I doubt anyone who has driven in bkk needs three seconds let alone three days to assess what kind of snarl up is about to befall them.

It might get me flamed 😅 but I'vecused the Bangkok International Dental Centre a few times and they've always been good

Of course if you're taking a ladyboy with you allow several hours to get them out if bed 😂

I found that as well. Booked two nights five star and kept cash for fun.

Yeah I'm looking at 2 nights so that kind of saving without the hassle is fine.

Same with fastjet - best low cost in Africa

Good point. Perhaps withold the award until they improve.

Jetstar!!??!! You have to be fucking kidding. It must be a brown envelope to the judges gets you a gong.....

Anyone have any updates on this place? Executive room available on agoda for $118 w/ bfast.

Whenever I post pics from phone it's hit and miss on how they'll display. 😭

Stayed here at beginning and end of trip last October. Arrived 4 days after the major event and while everything was toned down the trip was ok. Had visited G10 three years before when it was reopening/rebranded. Like many hotels of this standard in bkk it hasn't seen a huge amount of upkeep - noticeable wear and tear around the place but for the money, location and vibe it's still good value.The gym is so-so and the pool is a glorified bath tub but the rooftop area is a cool place to hang out and has enough secluded spots to molest a ladyboy without causing a stir. There was a drink special too - 3 for 2 cocktails which is good value if you're friendly with the barstaff. They get stronger each round if you're having fun. I may have been lucky that a group of twatpackers had been rude to him and made comments re my lb so he helped us out. Tipped him well. Breakfast was ok, place was packed and staff were struggling.They were also definitely annoyed by a group of Italians carrying on loudly and (bizarrely)dressed for the beach at phuket - tiny shorts and fluoro singlets (the girls too...). This days after the King passed and a huge amount of info about toning it down and dressing respectfully. On the whole a good hotel for a few nights not sure if the pricier rooms are worth the extra. Staff were great and lb friendly.

Moved to Ari. Will be there next month.

I'll be spending 4 nights in Pattaya next month and after looking at agoda reviews and searching the sister forum I have several thousand possibilities! So I'll fall back on the the trusted experts of this den of iniquity. Previous visit was two nights so I still know next to nothing of the city's layout. Seeking a hotel with pool, gym, breakfast, central, in room safe, decent bathroom. Price 1750b. All info gratefully received.

Thanks guys - these suggestions match my shortlist so I know I'm on the right track. Might come down to best price on agoda friday specials or drawing straws. Thanks again.

The latest cracking idea from the Ministry of Madness is to install SIM cards that will track foreigners so that their movements can be tracked at anytime.Includes resident "aliens".The spokesman assures us that the police will not abuse the system. That's a relief! All starts in six months (presumably a Thai six months so could be anytime or never).

The original article I saw this on had a lot of comments from regular holidaymakers/travellers (non BM) and a common theme was the perception of LoS as being less welcoming and more of a rip off than ever before. A recent discussion at work (I'm in Sydney) brought up a lot of negative comments albeit mostly re Phuket. Perhaps the military has a brilliant and cunning plan. Let's see.

Just saw Etihad Paris to bkk for 370 euro roundtrip September16 to May17. Maybe of some use to our euro bm's hopefully.Book through momondo (www.momondo.be)

That breakfast is just sad.

Did you treat yourself afterwards? This sounds close to prison-like!

I looked at Sharma for my last trip but was put off by the reportedly poor wifi which is unacceptable in this day and age. Hope you have a good stay. Look forward to your comments.

Saw an offer for our US bm's - Jfk to Bkk return $647. Must fly between Sept & Dec 16