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The rest of my trip-report was never completed as my laptop got stolen at Oslo Airport shortly after my return. Never had time to start writing again, and i reckon it would be old news by now. Plan is to return for Songkran 2015, unfortunately my new employer has made a habit of screwing up my plans, so I make no wagers as to whether the current plan is successful or not. All I can do is to keep my fingers crossed.

And i tiny treat for y'all, feeling a bit tired today... Now this is what i call a tasty backside.

Back on the beaten track again, I am now installed at Royal President . About 30% cheaper per night, 4 star, at Sukhumvit Soi 15. Backside: Standard 30-35 sqM hotel room, compared to the real estate in the Narathivas rooms this is tiny but more the norm in hotel accomodation. Plus side: No narrow corridor to bathroom, and twice as big , AND its got a bathtub. I could do with a soak after a night with Jane at Narathiwas.

Try two letter names, like EX, or X... Figured that one outr beforehand, even if i know she is mentioned a few places, no way can the Forum search find any sort of referrals.

Right, finally got down to the writeup. Nothing much to complain about on the rooms, great livingroom, huge bedroom, good kitchen (if i need it for other things than using fridge). Nice bathroom, though tiny compared to the other rooms. The pic with the dark corridor is leading to the bathroom. Biggest issue is location, i find myself going to soi4 at least a couple of time a day, sometimes motorbike is Bt70, but i've also had Bt150 motorcycle rides. Did a small walkabout of Patpong yesterday, but i cant find any fascination left in me for that area. Nana/Asoke is just much more homely. Soo..conclusion: Great hotel, but way outside my places of interest. Looking for a alternative for the remainer of my stay. Actually, going to Saithorn from here isnt all that shorter than going to Saithorn from Nana...Obviously dependent of where at Saithorn!

So i suffer cuz Russians cant handle their alcohol? Life is unfair, and then you die. What can i say, flight was cheap, just consuming expired airline miles, only airport charges (EUR160). Best way of getting here is definitely THAI, brand new 777 as well, they got them from Boeing 3Q2013.

For those of you who contemplate travelling EUR -THAI with Aeroflot, you will regret it. Aeroflot has stopped all serving of alcohol on their flights economy class, i found it incredibly hard to get any sort of consistent sleep without having the dulling effect of a few small bottles of. Its been a hard day towards night today. Good night

Funny, Katay lives just a 5 min motorbikeride away. But jane has moved, doesnt live close. Anyway, Shes here, as well as her friend Meena. Not really threesome, more like two LB's in series. Anyway, good to be back, ill snap some pics and post tomorrow

East of Saithorn is exactly my experience too, having been invited home to them both a few times. Doesnt necessarily just apply to the Patpong girls either, as i regular around the Sukhumvit area most girls i meet there also seems to reside in that general direction. However, one "lost" cabbie told me i should not hang araound in that area as it was not safe for tourists. Police raids, robberies, drug abuse seemed to be his objection of the area (especially Suan Plu). I must admit Suan Plu neghborhood where Katay lives looks a bit worse for wear, but i dont feel unsafe and the ppl in the neighborhood have never given me any bad vibes. The neighborhood around Narathiwas looks completely different though, more upscale and posh (checking it out on google earth).

I must admit i have some ulterior motives for selecting Saithorn area, a few of my LB friends live in the Saithorn area, hopefully i wont spend 5 days alone on 72sqm :-) Cant believe how slow all days passes now, waiting for my departure Norway on Wed next week. And this is also the first time i'm going to LOS without having had intensive business trip work-weeks before and after, or even when there. I need this break, period.

Figured i'd make a pass at staying off the beaten hotel tracks next weekend, and found the Narathiwas Residence at Saithorn. Not exactly walking distance to sukhumvit, but in the land of the 70bt motorcycle taxis Saithorn is not that far from Sukhumvit. Silom and patpong is actually closer though. A 72 sq m one bedroom serviced appartment at a little above bt2000 is an acceptable deal in my book, so all is booked and ready for my arrival. Premises looks absolutely fantastic. On second thought, its always wise to scope out reviews but could not find any, so i guess i've appointed myselfthe guineapig. Unless, of course, any forum members have stayed there but forgot to post. Ill post my review as soon as have more to tell

Isnt that what the minibar is for? as a fridge for the 7/11 stuff :-)

My LB friend Katay cant for the best of her understand why i dont stay at that IBIS, instead of soi4. I guess it would happen sooner or later, we'd be in town in the same period.

I'm not overly impressed, tiny rooms, no minibar, no tub. But Yes, LB friendly like most hotels around here, though the ladies behind the counter look at me as some kind of maniac... Anyway, a weekend in Dec before the yuletide gatherings demand too much was a luck at the draw. I should have booked Boss or Royal Ivory instead... More spacious rooms

Ahh, room brings back memories. Second time i met JAne, i stayed at majestic grande. Nice rooms, friendly staff, no joiner or anything. I had Jasmin here too daytame after nightime with JAne. Boy did i sleep well on the plane back home. This time, however, my wife's best girlfriend happens to stay there, totally surprising. Had no idea she was headed toi bkk. I'm only here foir one night, and having her in the neighborhood definitely puts a damper on things. I know there was something i forgot, didnt snap any pics of Jane this time.