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My vote Red Lion....and don't forget bangers and mash ..you get 3 big sausages not 2.
Ag

2k only you gets you so far mate!

Did Luna not do your laundry stud muffin  ? 

I stayed on Soi 8 recently at The Hope Land, it was absolutely fine, about 100 meters past the main action so fairly quiet.
It looked more like a long termers kind of place with a small kitchenette set up. No laundry option so you need to walk up the Soi to the wash lady.
For me, you can't beat Citrus Suites, positioned between 6 & 4 so everything Nana related is literally on your doorstep,  the cut through ally takes you into
Soi 8 in 5 minutes. Both of these are within the 1500-2k bracket with Citrus being the   better quality.

I stayed on Soi 8 recently at The Hope Land, it was absolutely fine, about 100 meters past the main action so fairly quiet.
It looked more like a long termers kind of place with a small kitchenette set up. No laundry option so you need to walk up the Soi to the wash lady.
For me, you can't beat Citrus Suites, positioned between 6 & 4 so everything Nana related is literally on your doorstep,  the cut through ally takes you into
Soi 8 in 5 minutes. Both of these are within the 1500-2k bracket with Citrus being the   better quality.

Because I have two holes 

Yeah, making his own semolina!

Thanks for the heads up mate … just cancelled my next trip , going to Benidorm instead  

As someone who has always been fascinated by different cultures and societal norms, I find the concept of katoeys in Thailand to be particularly intriguing. The acceptance and integration of ladyboys into Thai society is something that is not commonly seen in many other parts of the world. I am curious to hear from the community about their thoughts on why Thailand has such a unique attitude towards ladyboys, and how this phenomenon has shaped the country's identity and reputation on a global scale. Do you believe that the acceptance of katoeys in Thailand is a positive or negative aspect of the culture? How do you think this impacts tourism and the overall perception of Thailand as a destination? I would love to hear your insights and opinions on this complex and fascinating topic.

It's toothpaste! 

The shorts are bad enough but the semen stains on them really do seal their fate

The shorts are bad enough but the semen stains on them really do seal their fate

The shorts are bad enough but the semen stains on them really do seal their fate

Red Lion has some good English Breakfasts too. Last time I was in town they had a Baht Buster deal 129 Baht for an English Breakfast, eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrown, tomato, baked beans, mushroom, toast, coffee, juice. Not a bad feed.
 

Backstory
My work requires meticulous planning, but when it comes to social occasions, the average Thai has better planning skills than me. 
So here I was at midday on Christmas Day, nursing a hangover and thinking where can I go for Christmas Lunch?
I live on soi 13 and whilst having a lung torpedo on the balcony, I looked down to the soi for inspiration and saw two very easy options - The German Beer House or the Red Lion...
OK that was easy, Red Lion it is.
Crimbo Lunch
By the time I got myself together it was around 1700, which was fine, as by my logic, most Brits eat Christmas lunch around 1500, so there should be some tables free. I crossed over the soi and walked in and luckily the theory was right. They also served until 2000 that night.
There were 2 options: main course only for THB 595 or 3 courses for 895. I decided on the latter.
The food options harkened back to the 1970s, which was fine by me, so I chose the prawn cocktail to start, washed down with a bottle of water as I couldn't face any more booze.
For the main course they offered turkey and ham with all the trimmings. It was served on a very large plate, so what looked small,, was actually very large. You could not fault the serving size or the quality of the main course.
For dessert I had the traditional Christmas pudding and another bottle of water.
Service was excellent, it was busy and I was lucky to get a table, as it filled up with what seemed like a second sitting around 1730. 
I'd give it 8/10 for what was a last minute decision. Very good value and close(ish) to original food, as I remembered it.
They also have a happy hour every day up until 2000 with cheap beer and they serve Baht Buster breakfasts, which I will give a try over Christmas, as they are served up until midday.
The only 2 negatives I had (which were minor) were
a. The prawn cocktail had onions in it, which I've never come across before and the raw onions overpowered the taste of the rest.
b. The Christmas pudding was served as a slice. I have never seen that before either.
I'd recommend the Red Lion overall and now have a go-to Christmas place for next year!
SAG

“My expat budget “ thread seems to have some posts but with a search of insurance it is mostly covid crap  , PM any of the long time members Petesie, Jimbo , Kwan, Young one  all top blokes that would advise you mate 

Tried a few and found Nam's to be the best. Clean modern vehicles, safe reliable driver. Competitively priced. On time!
And yes, they only have women drivers who are usually in their 30's-40's, but they are courteous and friendly. 
I look forward to the day when someone starts a service with just Ladyboy Drivers.  Now that could do well!

Yep, as Whiteshirt says, Nam's Taxis are perfect for the Bangers to Pats trip.....good safe MILF drivers get you there in a good mood.

Everyone loves a milf driver don’t they  

Yep, as Whiteshirt says, Nam's Taxis are perfect for the Bangers to Pats trip.....good safe MILF drivers get you there in a good mood.

Nams taxi are  good 1300 bht safe lady driver , not sure if they will come into bangkok at that hour because of traffic , maybe worth a email 

Nana Hotel would probably roll out the red carpet and apply a discount if you walked through the door with three girls on your arms.

Not that old chestnut!....

Ghost hotel … hab boogie man …

Nana Hotel would probably roll out the red carpet and apply a discount if you walked through the door with three girls on your arms.