Jimmy_Lovepants

I finally got thru to Thai Airways customer support. Went through the same number. pressed 9 for English but listened to the Thai (I know next to no Thai but I do know numbers) I heard neung, then later heard Song, so presume they were giving me options to press. 1 for x, 2 for y. I pressed 1 and got on hold music. Within 1 minute someone answered in Thai, I asked if they could speak English They just said hold on. More on hold music. 30 seconds later girl answers in English. Took minutes to read out my flight confirmation number, her mistaking every letter for a number and every number for a letter. 'Reference number is '3'  she says did you say P, no 3, the number, Sam. Oh Sam OK sir. Then next letter is F. She said did you say S? on and on through 5 digits. I even used the Phoenetic Alaphet which is standard in aviation industry. F is for Foxtrot. She had no idea what I was saying. She finally repeated back and found my flight details. She then said she would check my flight conditions. On hold for 2 minutes.
Came back and said I could cancel but cancel fee 6000 Thb = A$250 Aussie dollars (fuck that's 3 STs!). OK. Think the flight was only about $750 so atleast will get $500 back. Better than nothing. She then says it will take up to 180 to get the refund. 6 months seriously? How can they bill your card in seconds, but refunds take 6 months? Things that make you go hmmmmm.
Last year I had ANA cancel a flight in Japan, was due to Thyphon. Called their call centre. Did take 15 minutes to get through but that day many flights had been canceled. They gave me options to either reschedule, get a credit or get refund. I went for refund. Money was back on my credit card next day. No fee. I guess it is different as ANA cancelled that flight, and I cancelled this flight but seriously, it has been a mission to contact them, zero responses to emails. I'm done.
Thai Aiways. BANNED. You are on the No Fly List!
Makes me remember, more than 20 years ago, I was at Lumphini Stadium to watch Thai kick boxing. Sat next to an American guy who lived in Bangkok. He was telling me all the stuff the Thai Governement own, told me back then Thai Airways was actually owned by the Thai Miliatry. Any profilts went to feed their Generals. hahahahaha. TIT.

I have been trying to cancel a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to Sydney. I guess I am not surprised that a SEAsian company has very bad customer support!
I also had a Qantas flight from Sydney to Bangkok booked using Frequent Flyer points. That took about 1 minute and a few clicks to cancel. Just logged into my account, click click click, cancelled. The frequent flyer points were back in my account next day less 6000 points Cancel Fee as expected.
Thai Airways! I have flown them a few times and it is a nice airline when things go well. First of all, I am a Royal Orchid Plus account member but only basic status. In my ROP account, I cannot see my flight booked. So unable to cancel via my account.
When I go to Manage My Booking from the original flight email confirmation, there is no way to Cancel a flight. I can Modify Flight and choose a different flight but no Cancel Option.
I emailed service@thaiairways.com as per instructions on their website. Still waiting for a response to that email after 10 days.
I tried emailing the Sydney Thai Airways office at customer.service@thaiairways.com.au - no reponse so far.
I called the Sydney call centre. They said they cannot help as the flight leaves from Bangkok, I have to call the Bangkok call centre. They did say I could also email contact@service.thaiairways.com. I tried that email, it doesn't exist! Great work Sydney customer service!
I have tried calling the Bangkok call Centre 3 times. Supposively open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. When i call I get a long message in Thai. It then says for English press 9. I press 9, then get a long message in Thai then it disconnects.
I will keep trying but the way things are going Thai Airways will be added to my No Fly List:
1. Malaysia Airlines - had same issue getting refund for a flight they cancelled - Business class ticket only a few hundred dollars, from KL to Bali. Never got a refund. Long long story, many calls, long waits in queue, many emails. Waste of time. BANNED. 
2. British Airlines - attrocious service and food (but have not flown with them for over 20 years). Got snapped at by one of the fat pasty English bitches for asking for a 2nd drink during the meal from London to Singapore.
3. United Airlines - flown them 4 times Business Class between Sydney and US. Business Class only has cranky, old American bitches and terrible food! Never again.
4. Thai Airways TBC

While it's true I'll bash one out to most things, I am yet to stoop to dinner ladies.
But give me time 

Love- pants will  be ‘knockin’ one out’  to that photo , he loves a dinner lady 

Well there is crossing the intersection at Asoke ......that might justify the warning!

Well there is crossing the intersection at Asoke ......that might justify the warning!

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

The Dynasty in Soi 4 reopened in the middle of 2023. I am currently staying in one of the room in the newer wing at the back.
The reception area has been remodelled. Not sure if they made any changes to the rooms while the hotel was shut during covid, as my room looks exactly as I remember it from before covid. They still do not supply kettles in the rooms, but they have free coffee available in reception in the mornings.
Attached are some photos of my current room.
 

Years ago I BF a girl that wanted to go to a show. Was quite hammered and as it turned out the girls there shot out dart arrows, and one landed right on my table. Sobered up a bit and moved back from the scene. Quite a skill to push them so far out. 

It's toothpaste! 

It's toothpaste! 

No one wants to enter your cargo shorts!

Yes although they are easy on the eye they are heavy on the wallet. Fond memory’s don’t come cheap. 
 

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.

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. 

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.

You need to be careful for sure. Last trip I needed a room just for one night in Nana, but I wanted to go cheap. I almost took a room at a place in a lane off soi 4 which was cheap enough, but asked to see the room first - no secure latch to door and the window was not secure. Stayed at Dynasty Inn instead - more expensive but peace of mind. 

Below is a good thread from a couple of years ago about where ladyboys live in Bangkok along with some pics. Just click on the link. 
TF girls - at least the p4p ones - will usually go wherever you want as long as the money is right.