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Indeed, and well played to you both. I would add that the concept is actually a really good one......Toto is in the Minivan to Laos as I write this, I might suggest she tells the driver to turn back, I could really see her running a bakery/coffee shop with a crew of Poom Pui Ladyboy waitresses!

Probably won't have any Yorkshire tea though.....

Yep, you are right, I wrongly put 200 baht....it was in fact 100 baht. Fantastic value....edited the post.

I had lunch today at Krua khun Puk, oddly it's the first time I have eaten here. It was very busy with all tables full and seating only along the side benches. I always use the pad krapow moo as a good choice to see how the cooking is, with this being such an iconic Thai dish it should be a guaranteed pleaser. So, after 20-25 minutes after ordering the food it still hadn't arrived, taking into account a busy lunchtime I felt this was still odd, sure enough the waiter had fucked up and not relayed the order to the kitchen. In fairness the food then arrived within 5 minutes so kudos for the rapid response. It was a good size portion and the flavours were everything you expect for this dish, my only gripe was that the egg wasn't runny but perhaps I should have stipulated that. When the check bin came it was 100 baht , ridiculously cheap for prime Sukhumvit territory. As a quick lunchtime meal or if you want a eat and go type place then this will more than serve your needs!

So, Emirates have cancelled all flights from LOS to UK this forthcoming week. A complete refund or reschedule are being offered. I am waiting to see if Etihad follow suit, I have a flight booked next Saturday night back to the UK. Looks like an interesting few days coming up....

Yeah, I'm really not expecting any joy with it, things could have been a lot worse and for some that really is the case. 5 more nights in The Big Mango with a rock solid reason for it....I'm definitely looking on the positives!!

Got a flight with EVA through a Thai travel company back in UK....one way ticket is £1400!! I actually consider myself lucky as others are paying plenty more and having to stay longer! Will get refunded from Etihad but it's a pittance in comparison, maybe there is a possibility of claiming on the travel insurance but they will most likely wriggle out of it citing act of War/conflict/Unforseen event ect ect...

I can confirm this, I'm trying to source a one way ticket from BKK to London, firstly there is nothing until middle of next week and then prices with Thai Airways and EVA are typically £1300....total rip off. Ethiad Airlines have been useless, a generic message each day saying flights suspended for 24hrs and to reschedule or apply for a refund. I appreciate the situation is continuously changing but to just constantly putting the same message up with a different time is not helpful.

Looks like some great choices and fantastic value. As a word of caution I would be very wary of pre-heated food outside where temperatures can't be regulated.

Yeah, It will unravel, I actually think that they are starting to fly some out now, the priority being those stuck in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, hopefully a week of turmoil then it will start easing again

Yeah, could be worse, I feel for the poor sods stuck in Dubai, that said I do need to get home at some point soon!

Indeed!....

Agoda?

Should anyone be thinking of a lower Sukhumvit Hotel booking it seems as of 1st March the prices are falling. I have just booked The Mercure at £370 inclusive of tax for 5 nights, last week this same booking was pushing £600.

Like a plague of locusts!....platters of prawns and duck are blitzed in seconds!!

They have always struck me as being a bit on the economy end of the scale. That said, providing they are clean then the location is good.

From memory there are options for larger vehicles at the public taxi rank.

I think avoid the chain based optical shops, Top Charoen is the leading company and are very expensive. Independent places are a lot more reasonable with options that are stylish but not necessarily designer brands. That said, convincing a Ladyboy to take a regular brand over a designer brand will take some doing!

Looks like a great choice, excellent value as well.

The dolly with the brolly!......you'll be leaving slippers and a robe at WN soon!

Personally, if i get the shits I find it's best to do nothing to start. If it still persists after 48hrs I will take an Imodium, this always sorts it out. In general, the main reason for dodgy guts is the cooking oil which is over used and richer than we are used to, the climate as well has an impact plus the rigors of travel and eating at times we wouldn't normally due to the change in time zones, throw in the spices and other ingredients we also don't generally consume. Yes, food poisoning can often be a reason, Thai's generally wash up with cold water as well, but if you are sensible and only eat what you can see being cooked fresh then most of it can be avoided. Cheap street food that is set aside to sell having been cooked is a real red flag. Finally, don't use tap water to clean your teeth, I know many people that say they do this but don't swallow it, I think you will always have some work it's way down and this is a steadfast way to get a dodgy stomach.

That's good to see, last time I stayed there it was like an Airport lounge. Thanks for the review.

I had my last meal there last night, it's decent, I do think however that The Swan still shades it.

Agreed, I think the food is decent, I probably think the Swan just edges it but that's just me. I thought they were going to be calling you by your first name last time we was in there!!

Been my go to for a few trips now. Last time I somehow managed to book Citrus suites on Soi 11 instead...big mistake! I have never tried the Soi 13 third option but I know @SAGuy has and reports favorably. I have booked breakfast before and it's okay, but with so many better possibilities in Soi 4 & 8 it doesn't seem worth it. I like the additional touches in the room like Umbrella and Iron.