General Reports

[Dinghy]

2000B fine if you get caught

[Duniawala]

I searched all over and couldn't find a current report on whether you can or can't smoke around in Bangkok these days. Can you smoke in bars? Can you smoke in clubs?

Thanks guys.

You cannot smoke in any enclosed place, according to the Thai law.

[Gwailo]

I searched all over and couldn't find a current report on whether you can or can't smoke around in Bangkok these days. Can you smoke in bars? Can you smoke in clubs?

Thanks guys.

You'll just have to search around to find them, but there are some clubs that welcome everybody and don't discriminate against people who smoke.

[Further]

But I did see something new to me. It happened in Hua Hin, but I'm posting here to see where else this has been seen.

I was walking into a deadend soi at night when I saw a middle aged european woman walking out with her arm around the shoulder of a bar girl who looked to be about 30. Expression on bg's face was not too happy, but resigned to it. European didn't look like a lesbian to me, but so what? As they passed I realized the bg was wearing a sash of 100 baht notes clipped together with safety pins. WTF?

Turned after they passed and I realized there was a middle aged man with them when he joined up on the other side of the bg and put his arm around her too.

I'm thinking somebody is into humiliation.

[Mr Enternational]

Following on from posts made by other members in August about microsims, is there anywhere to get normal sims cut down to microsims properly in BKK or Pattaya?

Go to Tukcom in Pattaya or MBK in BKK. I'm pretty sure they can do it. It shouldn't cost much seeing that the price of a normal SIM card is 99 baht. I'll guess that 50 baht will put you in the house to have one cut down.

[Booey]

I searched all over and couldn't find a current report on whether you can or can't smoke around in Bangkok these days. Can you smoke in bars? Can you smoke in clubs?

Thanks guys.

If the club/bar is enclosed and has a/c then smoking is not allowed, technically.

[Palatino314]

I searched all over and couldn't find a current report on whether you can or can't smoke around in Bangkok these days. Can you smoke in bars? Can you smoke in clubs?

Thanks guys.

[Franco Cozzo]

Following on from posts made by other members in August about microsims, is there anywhere to get normal sims cut down to microsims properly in BKK or Pattaya?

I am aware that you CAN cut them yourself with a sharp knife, and a pair of scissors (or a razer blade), using your current microsim as a template. However, the risk to my current sim and the bought sim(s) (I have ruined fairly simple home DYI electronics things before), and the probability that it won't cost much more to get somene else to do it means I thought I would ask.

Every second telephone shop in Melbourne has signs about this service "cheap," so has anyone seen the same in Thailand?

[Franco Cozzo]

It looks like I will have to book my seat at the four seasons sunday brunch before I fly in - that menu looks amazing.

Anyone up for a brunch on one of the last two Sundays of November?

[Capt JB]

Hi guys,

Somebody help me out I have read and re-read posts. I will be going to Thailand for the first time in November for 10 days, now do I split my time between Bangkok and Pattaya or do just stay in Bangkok or do I just go to Pattaya. Any help appreciated.

If you have never been to Bangkok I would spend 2 - 3 days to look it over then head down to Pattaya.

[Bozza]

Hi guys,

Somebody help me out I have read and re-read posts. I will be going to Thailand for the first time in November for 10 days, now do I split my time between Bangkok and Pattaya or do just stay in Bangkok or do I just go to Pattaya. Any help appreciated.

[The Pro]

Given the continuing strength of the Thai baht and the Thai's business sense of less custom equals raise prices I would suggest people plan other places for their vacation.

Philippines is cheap now compared to Thailand and you get no hassle with lack of spoken English.

26 baht to the dollar by Christmas?

[Member #4698]

I'm planning a post divorce vacation to Thailand in Nov '11. I plan to stay a total of 12 nights. I figure myself to be more of a Patong guy than Pattaya. Of course, I plan to monger, but I do want to toss in a little culture and luxurious pampering. I also want to spend some time in Bangkok ... Forgot to mention that I always prefer quality over quantity!

I welcome advice on how to split my time between the 3 locations and which days of week are best in specific areas. Many thanks in advance!

Hey Always, I can't think of a better place to come for a post divorce vacation. Thailand will make you happy.

As to how to split your time, my advice is dependent on what time you arrive in BKK on your international flight and what you indicated where your preferences.

If you arrive before 4pm, I would take a taxi from the airport straight to Pattaya. It is a 90 minute ride leaving you plenty of time to check into your hotel, relax, and have a bite to eat before hitting the Walking Street Go Go's. What a first night that will be! I would spend 4 nights in Pattaya total and then fly Bangkok Air from Pattaya (UTP) nonstop to Phuket. Phuket night life is ok, but it can't compare to Pattaya. What Phuket has though, are real nice beaches. It depends on your tastes and preferences, but I would only spend 3 days in Phuket (unless I was really into scuba or dig the beach scene). The reason I recommend only three nights in Phuket is because I like Bangkok and women best, beaches second and less than five days in the big mango is not enough time for me. But it will give you a damn good intro into what the town has to offer i.e. great restaurants, culture, and beautiful girls in multiple venues (Go Go's, Soapies, oily's, & bars). A lot of guys like Pat over BKK and they would probably advise 5 or 6 days in Pat minimum. It's up to you. No matter how you slice the pie, I don't see how you can go wrong.

If your flight arrives later than 6pm, I would recommend reversing my suggested itinerary above and spend the first 5 nights in BKK. Then fly down to Phuket and play in the sun. Last but not least, I would fly from Phuket to Pattaya (UTB) and wrap things up in Pattaya for 4 or 5 nights. And then take a taxi straight to the BKK airport. Logistically, just make sure of your flight dates in and out of Phuket before you book your international flight.

[Always Horny #2]

Hello,

I'm planning a post divorce vacation to Thailand in Nov '11. I plan to stay a total of 12 nights. The more I read, the more I figure myself to be more of a Patong guy than Pattaya. Of course, I plan to monger, but I do want to toss in a little culture and luxurious pampering. I also want to spend some time in Bangkok.

I'm in my mid thirties, 6'4 and I am in excellent shape. I hope to catch the attention of some female tourists as well. With all that said, I welcome advice on how to split my time between the 3 locations and which days of week are best in specific areas. I can arrive any day of the week.

Many thanks in advance!

Forgot to mention that I always prefer quality over quantity!

[Always Horny #2]

Hello,

I'm planning a post divorce vacation to Thailand in Nov '11. I plan to stay a total of 12 nights. The more I read, the more I figure myself to be more of a Patong guy than Pattaya. Of course, I plan to monger, but I do want to toss in a little culture and luxurious pampering. I also want to spend some time in Bangkok.

I'm in my mid thirties, 6'4 and I am in excellent shape. I hope to catch the attention of some female tourists as well. With all that said, I welcome advice on how to split my time between the 3 locations and which days of week are best in specific areas. I can arrive any day of the week.

Many thanks in advance!