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ARI23 reacted to Knobby in Air China
Big update,
Flight cancelled
I got an e-mail the other day from Air China telling me the flight from LHR to PEK had been moved to another now later time.
This meant I would miss the connection to BKK and spend a night in the airport.
No thanks, I don't think so.
So after phoning them, I cancelled the whole thing. They have acknowledged the cancellation request and said they will pay it back. Mind you they hadn't taken the money from my card yet.
I noticed on Skyscanner the flights advertised by them have changed, now 20 hours to BKK instead of 15.
I would imagine others have been cancelling.
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ARI23 got a reaction from Bimale75 in Air China
5 or 6 year ago I had a fly to Chengdu on Air China. During the night one lady was watching movies on her tablet. The sound on, without earphones. I stopped a flight attendant : could she ask the lady to put the earphones ? The flight attendant was embarrassed : sorry sir, I can do nothing. People here (cf in China) do as they want.
The price will have to be very good to choose Air China again.
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ARI23 got a reaction from whiteshirt in Taxi or Grab to Pattaya from Sukhumvit
I used Orange Taxi Service in August. 1200 B including tolls and no problem. Drivers on time, good cars.
Difficult to tell. If it is an usual week-end you will have all Bangkok going Pattaya on friday afternoon/evening. The Bangkok exit will be difficult, after that it should be an easy drive. On a sunday afternoon it took me 2 hours. For you I would say between 2 and 3 hours. It would be good to get your feedback.
Anyway you will be there for a great night. Lbs bars : New Bar, Delirious bar, Bon Bar, all the others on Buakhao, Katoeys'r us on WS ... If you have questions ...
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ARI23 reacted to Denbosch1971 in Taxi or Grab to Pattaya from Sukhumvit
I always use Orange Taxi Service from Pattaya. Last time they charged 1200 THB for single trip from Sukhumvit to Patts
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ARI23 got a reaction from Bimale75 in Air China
5 or 6 year ago I had a fly to Chengdu on Air China. During the night one lady was watching movies on her tablet. The sound on, without earphones. I stopped a flight attendant : could she ask the lady to put the earphones ? The flight attendant was embarrassed : sorry sir, I can do nothing. People here (cf in China) do as they want.
The price will have to be very good to choose Air China again.
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ARI23 got a reaction from Bimale75 in Air China
5 or 6 year ago I had a fly to Chengdu on Air China. During the night one lady was watching movies on her tablet. The sound on, without earphones. I stopped a flight attendant : could she ask the lady to put the earphones ? The flight attendant was embarrassed : sorry sir, I can do nothing. People here (cf in China) do as they want.
The price will have to be very good to choose Air China again.
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ARI23 reacted to sydney69er in Hyatt Regency
I am back staying at Hyatt Regency. I love this hotel. Best location on the corner of Suk and Soi 13, super modern (opened in 2018), great buffet breakfast, awesome Club Lounge on Level 27 with great view, very nice gym and swimming pool on Level 6. Only 280 meter walk to CIB, and about 450m to Cindy's. i doubt I will go any further than 450m in the next 5 nights.
I booked standard room at 6800++ per night. Used a free Suite upgrade and let me tell you the Suite is SWEET! Separate lounge room and huge bathroom.
In my small mind I thought this would impress the girls! last time I stayed in April, I also used Suite upgrade. Brought Patty from CIB back and she didn't mention anything. Brought Nutty from Cindy's, she didn't mention anything. Guess they seen it all before. Last night brought Gaga back and she did say 'Oh big room'.
Funny thing is I stayed a 2nd time in April and brought Nutty back again. Was only in the standard room this time which is still very nice just not as big. Nutty mentioned on this one, just saying, oh you have different room this time!
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ARI23 reacted to JustSomeGuy in Hello
Hi
I've been on PattayaLadyboys for a while now under the same username. Thought I would check out this forum as I had a great time in BK last trip and plan to return.
Thanks.
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ARI23 reacted to Wanzi111 in I am going to Bangkok by end of July
Hello
My Name is Charlie. I am going to visiting Thailand soon. I will spend 1 week in Bangkok and 3 days in Pattaya. I will share many good stories.
Charlie
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ARI23 got a reaction from Jimmy_Lovepants in Dynasty Inn, Sukhumvit Soi4
I don't smoke so perfect little hotel for me. Best location, similar to Nana hotel in the heart of action.
Perfect if you don't need relaxing by a pool or lifting weights. Bar was a plus though I don't know if it has reopened too.
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ARI23 got a reaction from Jimmy_Lovepants in Dynasty Inn, Sukhumvit Soi4
Dynasty Inn Soi 4 is re-opening.
Email from the Management with rates and info :
"Thank you for your kind interest to stay at Dynasty Inn Bangkok. Yes sir, our hotel is opening and ready to welcome our value guests again. The rooms at our hotel are non-smoking room only and the rate as follows: Standard 1,280 Baht/Night ** At main BLD.; room size 20 sq.m with queen bed** Deluxe 1,680 Baht/Night ** At main BLD.; room size 32 sq.m with king bed** Standard New 1,580 Baht/night **At back BLD.; room size 26 sq.m with queen bed** Deluxe New 1,880 Baht/night **At back BLD.; room size 32 sq.m with king bed** Occupancy is 2 persons per room, extra person will be 300 Baht charged. (Standard room maximum stay 2 person only) Please make a reservation in advance by fill up the form below, thank you." In August and December 2019 I paid 1680 Baht/Night for the Standard New at Back 26 sq.m. Now it's 1580 Baht. Maybe there are taxes to add. -
ARI23 got a reaction from Jimmy_Lovepants in Dynasty Inn, Sukhumvit Soi4
I don't smoke so perfect little hotel for me. Best location, similar to Nana hotel in the heart of action.
Perfect if you don't need relaxing by a pool or lifting weights. Bar was a plus though I don't know if it has reopened too.
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ARI23 got a reaction from CanadaVisitor in Dynasty Inn, Sukhumvit Soi4
Dynasty Inn,
5 4 Sukhumvit Road Soi 4 Nanatai Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok 10110
I was at the Dynasty Inn hotel 3 nights at the beginning of August 2019.
I didn't find any review about this hotel which seems little discussed in this forum, contrary to the Dynasty Grande.
Why you (and I) would choose this unassuming little hotel (around 60 rooms)? To be in the heart of the action. At your right, count 60 meters to Nana Plaza via Hillary 4 and the Stumble Inn. If you take on your left, Hillary 2 is at 30 meters.
The reviews are good (8.3 on Booking) and this hotel is of course guest-friendly.
I asked for a non-smoking room at the back of the hotel (quiet rooms). 1 680 baht a night for 2 people. I didn't take the breakfast.
At the entrance of the hotel, the front bar gives you a look at the scene. Very useful to give a rendez-vous to a lb, take a drink and evaluate the chemistry. At night a few ladyboys stand on the sidewalk.
Food from the restaurant is known to be good. I didn't test it.
At the front desk, the hotel staff is friendly and helpful. It's a big plus. The people make the place. No walk of shame. Your guest will let its ID at the reception.
At the check-in they ask for a 500 baht cash deposit for the key.
The back annexe seems to face the rear of Nana Plaza but in the room there is no noise of music or whatever.
The room is quite new, clean and large. 26 square meters.
Aircon works well, a bit noisy. Comfortable big bed, safe (laptop friendly), fridge, ... Fast wifi.
Complimentary water, coffee.
Bathroom is modern and clean with a hand hose.
All lbs of Nana Plaza know the hotel and will be happy to make the short walk for a session. So no short-time room to pay.
All in all I was positively surprised by the quality of this 3 star hotel, clean nice room, friendly staff, located in the heart of the action. I was pleased all the time I spent in that room, feeling well.
Recommend strongly.
Note: Dynasty Grande, on Soi 6, belongs to the same owner and has pool and gym. Around 300/350 baht more expensive by night. Same kind of rooms. Better lobby, front desk not so friendly.
Pictures :
- the entrance of the hotel from soi 4, see the bar.
- The room with the bed, flat tv, safe. The bathroom. The mirror (ladyboy not included in the package).
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ARI23 reacted to Jimmy_Lovepants in Dynasty Inn, Sukhumvit Soi4
I stayed there last trip. Great location and nice cafe area at front but not crazy about it. Annoyed I couldn't smoke in room! Still, could pop out to soi and chat to Sofie and other lb FLers who work out the front.
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ARI23 got a reaction from Jimmy_Lovepants in Dynasty Inn, Sukhumvit Soi4
Dynasty Inn Soi 4 is re-opening.
Email from the Management with rates and info :
"Thank you for your kind interest to stay at Dynasty Inn Bangkok. Yes sir, our hotel is opening and ready to welcome our value guests again. The rooms at our hotel are non-smoking room only and the rate as follows: Standard 1,280 Baht/Night ** At main BLD.; room size 20 sq.m with queen bed** Deluxe 1,680 Baht/Night ** At main BLD.; room size 32 sq.m with king bed** Standard New 1,580 Baht/night **At back BLD.; room size 26 sq.m with queen bed** Deluxe New 1,880 Baht/night **At back BLD.; room size 32 sq.m with king bed** Occupancy is 2 persons per room, extra person will be 300 Baht charged. (Standard room maximum stay 2 person only) Please make a reservation in advance by fill up the form below, thank you." In August and December 2019 I paid 1680 Baht/Night for the Standard New at Back 26 sq.m. Now it's 1580 Baht. Maybe there are taxes to add. -
ARI23 reacted to SAGuy in Free Covid-19 Vaccinations at MBK in May
Background
I was at Bangkok Hospital earlier this week and the doc was a very chatty fellow, with good English. He asked if I'd had the 'flu jab yet and I advised I had it in SA in March. It seems that they are expecting a much higher prevalence of 'flu this year in the LOS and have imported extra supplies. In the northern hemisphere the 'flu season is the winter, but in the LOS it coincides with the rainy season, which will start in the next few weeks. (He advised always get the 'flu jab between Jan-May each year, as it takes up to 4 weeks to become effective).
The conversation then moved on to Covid-19 and he advised there had been a spike up to 1,000 new cases a day during Songkran and so they are also expecting an increase in the rainy season. He advised if you are 60+, haven't had a jab, or haven't been infected in 6+ months, then you should also get a booster.
I did some Googling and found this article:
https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40027083
The Experience
They are also running the same scheme at CentralWorld, but the times are 1500-2100. I decided that MBK would be a better option, as hopefully there would be less people during the day.
MBK is very easy to get to from the 'Combat Zone'. Take the BTS to Siam. Change trains and take the train to National Stadium. Then follow the signs to MBK and there is a direct walkway which takes you onto the 2nd Floor. Take a lift or escalator to the 6th floor, which is spookily deserted. Walk to the far end and you will see the temporary vax centre.
Present you passport. If you are a local or a resident visa holder its free. I was the only farang; but there were quite a few Asian tourists and they have to pay a nominal fee (THB 490? I'm not certain).
You fill out a form, in English (that was impressive) and then walk in. You take a seat and then called to another room and get jabbed. Then on the way out you have to hand in the form and are directed to a "recovery room" for 30 minutes. Don't skip this, as I was tempted to. This is where they print and give you the certificate.
I visited today and it was a 50 minutes process - 20 minutes for the actual execution and 30 minutes for the 'recovery'.
I deliberately chose 10.30 to avoid crowds, and it was not busy.
The vax is intended as a booster and is the Moderna version with the Omicron strain. All of my previous 3 Pfizers were for the previous strain, hence why I went.
I'd recommend doing this if you believe in the vaccination route and the process was well organised and ran smoothly. They are geared up for large volumes, so it was a pleasure today.
They are running this daily until Friday 12 May, 0900-1500 and then for the 2 weekends after the election. If you have a full time job, CentralWorld is doing the same days, but 1500-2100, so that may fit better for you.
Cheers
SAG
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ARI23 reacted to taaseesanuk in Nana Hotel
After all the years i have stayed at the Nana Hotel I think I may have bagged their best room. It's basically a suite and is pretty much the size of two rooms, but that aside it is posistioned above Hooters and I have three large windows looking down onto the NEP entrance and also where the freelancers gather.....maybe they secretly log your visits and thought his time has come for a bit of VIP hospitality!!...highly unlikely but for just under 1,800B a night it is excellent value!
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ARI23 reacted to drspike in Adelphi suites
I have stayed at the Adelphi Suites and like the rooms, lb friendly, the Monsoon restaurant and the location. They are doing construction all around Sukhumvit but a major project has just started on the other side of Soi 8. It will be a daytime noise and dust problem for several months. Also behind the hotel on the west side, they are tearing down the old buildings. If you were considering this hotel you may want to hold off until next year.
East_Side_Adelphi_from_roof_top.mp4
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ARI23 reacted to sydney69er in Soi 11 Nightlife and eats
I stay very close to Soi 11, so working through the huge selection of restaurants.
Had a Pork Katsu Burger at Artisan Craft Burgers, just a few doors down from Bang Bang Burgers (which I prefer) across the road from Hillary 11. The pork burger for 330Bant, not cheap, was so so. Nice slab of deep fried pork and some coleslaw which was pretty tasteless. I might go back and try their classic beef burger but plenty more restaurants to try
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ARI23 got a reaction from xcom in Syama Nana
Thanks for the info.
Syama reviews on Booking and Trip are not good to say the least and the hotel has never been discussed here in this forum.
Can I ask why you chose Syama in the first place ? Location and price ?
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ARI23 reacted to xcom in Syama Nana
I wanted to try something different because I always stay at the landmark, bad choice
Edit, I went to get my bags. I did only slept in this room once or twice and it was empty for four days. They did not give me back my 2,500 deposit for some obscure reason. Couldn't be arsed to argue and left
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ARI23 got a reaction from Victortheo in Short time hotels around Nana and further away- any update?
Look here
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ARI23 got a reaction from Nick Bullseye in Guest Friendly Hotels In Bangkok
Agree 100%. Large executive rooms. Weak breakfast.
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ARI23 reacted to taaseesanuk in Hep-B
Not checked in since November 2016 mate...... before you and I were members!.... In his case I hope it's not for health reason.