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    mikel reacted to OneTrueSaxon in Citrus Suites bkk soi 6   
    Excellent review ! Thanks 
    Thinking of giving it a go next trip as I’ve enjoyed the other Citrus hotels  in Soi 13 & 11
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    mikel got a reaction from OneTrueSaxon in Citrus Suites bkk soi 6   
    Stayed for 3 nights (Th-Sat) in a 1 bedroom executive booked through agoda (w/bfast $93).
    It's new, the location is 50m from soi 4 turning left & a right turn takes you to Suk & Nana bts in a matter of minutes. If you head straight  rather than follow the bend the alleyway takes you to soi 8.
    Check in was a breeze even though the desk was unmanned at first and I was soon up to my room. You need the keycard to activate the lift. The room was spacious and well designed. The sofa was large enough and firm enough to accomodate two doing more than sitting...
    Large bathroom, decent hot water although the cold tap came off in my hand! There is a bum gun. The lighting around the mirror could be better but no major problem.
    Bed was large & very comfortable. Pillows are soft. If you want the room made up there's a button to the right of the bed. 
    Two tv's (samsung smart). The choice of channels was poor and the signal frequently dropped out for minutes at a time. My guest thought the wifi less than impressive too.
    Staff are great and it's LB friendly. They didn't ask for id.
    Breakfast was average. Egg station out by the bar. Usual Asian choices, some cereals, terrible coffee. Lack of fruit too.
    I was the only BM with breakfast companion but it was no problem. 
    The pool on the roof is deep enough and ok for an 7 or 8 stroke lap but I noticed a huge overflow from just me. Don't put phone, clothes or paper on the ground when it's in use. Jacuzzi works fine. The sun is off the water at 1pm. The gym looked ok but I was too lazy to use it.
    The bar hasn't been finished which is a shame - could be a real winner with some thought.
    The front bar is ok. Usual big screen showing soccer.
    Overall I'm glad I picked it now as it is still fresh. Can imagine it will look tired in a couple of years (some of the tiling & grouting was very thai & the cupboard doors neede ten goes to fully shut and turn out the light). Similar story to Galleria10.
    The location is a winner for a short stay.
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    mikel got a reaction from OneTrueSaxon in Citrus Suites bkk soi 6   
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    mikel got a reaction from scottie1954 in Hotel recommendation needed: Big rooms and short walk to CIB and Nana   
    He's still recovering 
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    mikel got a reaction from Geronimo42 in Hotel Guest Policies for Ladyboys   
    It's excellent and has been lb friendly in the past but I would have your lb dress appropriately.
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    mikel reacted to oliver17 in Royal President Bangkok   
    This website is better for pics and reviews of hotels. The pics are professional, but they were taken by Oyster instead of provided by the hotel. There are 47 pics of suites. Oyster.com beats the hell out of Trip Advisor, expedia and the others for hotel info. 
    https://www.oyster.com/bangkok/hotels/royal-president-bangkok/
     
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    mikel got a reaction from Ross77 in Bus connection between Bangkok (Sukhumvit) and Pattaya   
    I used Bell in Oct 16. Easy and cheap. As OTS said they pick up at hotel (on time!) and then transfer to a bus. Didn't wait long at the station. Room full of single men obviously on cultural and temple sightseeing holidays.....
    I think it was about 400b
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    mikel got a reaction from Ross77 in Bus connection between Bangkok (Sukhumvit) and Pattaya   
    I used Bell in Oct 16. Easy and cheap. As OTS said they pick up at hotel (on time!) and then transfer to a bus. Didn't wait long at the station. Room full of single men obviously on cultural and temple sightseeing holidays.....
    I think it was about 400b
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    mikel reacted to KendoUK in How to delete the attachments from private messages   
    It's to stop people fucking up threads by going back and retrospectively editing or removing everything they ever said or posted.

    Four words.... Hilbert Space was here.
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    mikel got a reaction from fuckoff1 in Choosing seats on Thai Air domestic flights   
    It's only an hour. Does it really matter?
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    mikel got a reaction from Boomerang in Dentist and doctors   
    Prep gives you a 'ring of confidence!'
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    mikel got a reaction from Boomerang in Dentist and doctors   
    It might get me flamed 😅 but I'vecused the Bangkok International Dental Centre a few times and they've always been good
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    mikel got a reaction from Boomerang in Hotel prices   
    Yeah I'm looking at 2 nights so that kind of saving without the hassle is fine.
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    mikel got a reaction from Robert.Farang in SkyTrax Best Airline of the Year 2017   
    Jetstar!!??!! You have to be fucking kidding. It must be a brown envelope to the judges gets you a gong.....
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    mikel got a reaction from Boomerang in SkyTrax Best Airline of the Year 2017   
    Good point. Perhaps withold the award until they improve.
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    mikel got a reaction from Boomerang in Galleria 10   
    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.




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    mikel got a reaction from anchor in Anal douche with Bang Cock water?   
    Last year Fox News claimed that it was a fact that both Jesus and Santa Claus were real and white. Fuck knows what they're drinking!
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    mikel got a reaction from carbonara69 in Ruamchitt Travelodge Suk. Soi 10   
    That breakfast is just sad.
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    mikel got a reaction from carbonara69 in Ruamchitt Travelodge Suk. Soi 10   
    That breakfast is just sad.
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    mikel got a reaction from HilbertSpace in Phachara Suites   
    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.
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    mikel reacted to oliver17 in Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas   
    During my May 2016 trip, I spent 4 nights at the Sheraton Pranburi Villas outside of Hua Hin. My companion was JJ from CIB. Pranburi is about a 3 hour trip by car from Bangkok on a normal day. Regrettably, JJ and I took the trip on May 20, which turned out to be Vesak day, one of the most important Buddha days of the year. It was also a Friday afternoon, making it a big holiday weekend for Thais and the result was a very slow go to Pranburi which consumed 5 hours in the car. We did wisely use a private car service instead of a grimy and cramped BKK taxi, which made the trip a little easier.
     
    The Sheraton Pranburi Villas are located about 20 minutes outside of Hua Hin in the sleeply little town of Pranburi. The hotel offers a scheduled shuttle van service to Hua Hin in the evenings. Taxis are not usually available at the hotel, which is a good thing because Hua-Hin's Phuket-like Taxi cartel charges about 1000 -1200 baht for a trip between the hotel and town. Use the van instead if you want to visit Hua-Hin. As for Pranburi itself, it is within walking distance from the Sheraton or you can simply take one of the mountain bikes that are available for guests to use. Am pleased to report that the mountain bikes are rock solid Treks instead of some cheapo off-brand machine.
     
    The property is comprised of 50 detached villas. Each villa has its own private swimming pool. Also available are 2 story villas with multiple bedrooms. The villas all have high walls surrounding them which give you total privacy and seclusion from the surrounding villas. The hotels property is quite large and very quiet.
     

     

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    In the back of each villa is a private pool, along with lounge chairs and a cushioned pit for eating or doing whatever comes natural to you or your ladyboy.
     

     

     

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    The villas are large and well appointed. I particularly liked the in-room shower that converts to to a wet sauna with seat. Now, I have seen these gimmicky things before in hotel rooms, and they rarely work as claimed, but the Sheraton's shower / sauna gizmo tuned out to be truth in advertising. They are completely sealed and the water is very hot and generates more than enough steam to sweat out the booze and tension in your body, as good as any wet sauna in a health club. This gets an A+ from me.
     

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    The villa also has an outdoor shower if you want to bathe outdoors. There is also an outdoor sunken bathtub right outside your bedroom door (seen in 2nd pic, the tiled area in the plants). I didn't use these, but JJ bathed in them every day.

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    The beds are comfortable and the mosquito netting is not for decorative purposes. You can completely open the bedroom's glass walls and sleep in the fresh air if you want. That's when you want to deploy the mosquito netting, because they do come out in the evenings.

     
     
     
     
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    If you get bored with your villa pool, you can stroll over to the hotel's infinity pool. When we there, we were the only guests using the big pool. The Sheraton also has a small restaurant and bar next to the pool. A larger bar and restaurant are located elsewhere on the property. The breakfast buffet is noteworthy, because along with a very nice spread of food, a sushi chef is also on duty to give you a sushi fix if you are in need. Typically for an isolated resort with a captive clientele, the food tends to be on the pricey side . However, the liquor prices are surprisingly very reasonable (80 baht for a Singha , 100 baht for a Heineken ).They do have 24 hour room service (the full menu ), which I found to be commendable on a property with only 50 room units.
     

     

     
     
     
     
    The gym next to the big pool.
     

     
     
     
     
    To sum up, the Sheraton Pranuburi Villas make for an excellent getaway from your BKK trip. I have been here twice with LBs, and this place has been an enormous hit with both of them. Rates run about 6000 baht per night low season and about 7000 baht per night in high season. This property does have occasional sales, and if you are not a Starwood member, it makes sense to join to get favorable rates here when you book.
     
    Thanks for reading my review. Later on, I may post a director's cut of this review as well as pics from my earlier Pranburi trip with the other LB in the advanced section (also have video if I can figure out to post a video), but that is a couple of days away.
     
     
     
     
     
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    mikel reacted to OneTrueSaxon in OTS's Hotel reviews   
    You mean my valid posts in which you continue to troll.
     
    Valid post 1) on soi 22 thread where you gave faulse and misleading information, after it was already shown their were ladyboys working in a bar there.
     
    2) where you on your own TR gave out the wrong names of ladyboys and when it was pointed out by Bully you had been confused with the names. You said you were not wrong. When in fact you blatantly are misleading Bm's again.
     
    So rather than correct your mistakes you try to insult people with your childish behaviour. Which is prevalent throughout the forum when anyone disagrees with you.
     
    I for one am laughing at your behaviour as I would think a lot of others are too.
     
    In the words of Lieutenant George of Blackadder goes Fourth " He's as mad as a bicycle "
     
    I await your foolishness and trolling in the next post
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    mikel reacted to flipflops in OTS's Hotel reviews   
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    mikel got a reaction from staple in I Check Inn Sukhumvit 11 vs Studio Nana by icheck inn   
    Spend a littlw bit extra. A good hotel room can make your stay.
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