General Reports

[Mouse1]

To use them I suggest you visit BKK / Pattaya / Shanghai / Manila for about two weeks each location. I'm sure I'd run into you during one of those stays...

My current itinerary reads India / Nepal / Korea / Hong Kong / Macau / Singapore / Japan and finally Thailand...

As I have just written elsewhere, I have lost interest (if I ever had it) in having sex with bored or unfriendly strangers, or unattractive girls, which rules out most of those countries. Still have high hopes for Hong Kong (and Macau), no worries about Singapore, and of course there is always LOS

[Member #3428]

I'm becoming an expert at buying generic viagra and cialis, so thought I'd share some prices with you.

In the UK, certain branches of Boots sell 4 x 50mg Viagra for £50. £12 ea.

You can get a private prescription from your doctor and get Viagra for about £25 from a pharmacist. £6 ea.

Generic viagra can be bought on-line for about £2 for a 100mg pill.

For bulk orders (say 100) this goes down to £1 per pill.

In Bangkok and Pattaya it's about 400Bht for 4 pills. About £2 ea.

In Mumbai last week I bought both generic cialis and viagra for about Rs120 for 4 pills. About 40p each. Same brands as in BKK.

I was so overwhelmed that I had to go to a second pharmacist for a repeat subscription. I now have a carrier bag full of the stuff. Now just need to find a way to use it usefully.

Yes this is true, all items come from India and if you ever run out I can help you (or others) out. Definitely you don't need to purchase in UK or online high prices or such. It's amazing but I had friends asking me to bring in Vitamins for them as the costs in BKK and other places are grossly inflated. I am amazed at what some folks are reporting that they pay.

To use them I suggest you visit BKK / Pattaya / Shanghai / Manila for about two weeks each location. I'm sure I'd run into you during one of those stays...

[Mouse1]

I'm becoming an expert at buying generic viagra and cialis, so thought I'd share some prices with you.

In the UK, certain branches of Boots sell 4 x 50mg Viagra for £50. £12 ea.

You can get a private prescription from your doctor and get Viagra for about £25 from a pharmacist. £6 ea.

Generic viagra can be bought on-line for about £2 for a 100mg pill.

For bulk orders (say 100) this goes down to £1 per pill.

In Bangkok and Pattaya it's about 400Bht for 4 pills. About £2 ea.

In Mumbai last week I bought both generic cialis and viagra for about Rs120 for 4 pills. About 40p each. Same brands as in BKK.

I was so overwhelmed that I had to go to a second pharmacist for a repeat subscription. I now have a carrier bag full of the stuff. Now just need to find a way to use it usefully.

[Mouse1]

Is Nice gone too from Tulip?

No. She asked me to tell you all that she is most definitely still there and looking forward to meeting you (although not at the same time...)

[Redfield10]

Yes, but this what their web site says and they are telling me they won't do it which is unacceptable business practice.

What do I do if my credit card shows a slightly different charge than what is shown on my receipt?

The difference is a fee your bank has imposed on the transaction. The global financial crisis, in combination with recent legislation in the US has put significant pressure on the profitability of the banking and credit card industries. As a consequence, many banks have drastically increased the fees associated with international transactions in an attempt to recoup losses in other areas. This dubious business practice is unfortunately completely out of our control.

If this happens to you, please let us know and we will do everything we can to help you recoup these fees from your bank. We know how irritating it is to feel like you got cheated out of something, even if the amount is small, and are absolutely committed to ensuring that you pay exactly is shown on the screen and not a single cent more.

Should your bank insist on squeezing every last cent out of you, we will refund you the difference (and recommend an alternative bank!).

It's the cc fee for an international transaction. The Agoda fee is clearly stated on the invoice. Every international transaction has a fee of at least 1%....and usually is 2%.....the 3% is a bit much....but probably in your contract with your cc company.

[Member #3428]

Screening has been moved up so you go through screening before you get to the duty free area, this is only nice so that now you can take drinks and food to your gate area. In the club room now and heading out for a while and was surprised to see the change as it wasn't reported yet.

Just will be nice so that I can swipe some drinks and take to the gate to await boarding.

[Lover Boy #2]

Kimo.

Seems you agreed 2000 baht for 2 (1000 each) and when you took just one she wanted 1500 baht.

This is standard stuff, Thai girls know many farang are weak willed twats and its why they will ask for "taxi money", demand tips for massage even when its all in pricing and all the other shit.

Its not called the "LOS" for nothing (thats the Land Of Smiles).

When dealing with Thai's be Thai.

Pay her 1000 baht as agreed and smile.

She gets upset and starts being crazy, smile at her and politely say thats the agreed amount and thats all you are getting, goodbye.

And smile. And smile again, and when she shouts then smile and keep asking her politely to leave, and smile.

Never touch them, never get angry, never get scared. Just smile and ask them to leave and keep saying goodbye......in a calm, gentle and polite voice and remember, keep smiling

Works everytime, once they realise they cannot wind you up with fear and aggression then they will give up. If they sense you are angry or scared they will go for the kill to get their extra money.

Beautiful post!!!!!....remember....KEEP SMILING....it works.....the frustrations they give you are contagious!!

[Lover Boy #2]

I booked the Dynasty Grande with Agoda and my credit card company charged a 3% fee. Anyone else experience this? I haven't had this happen before. Anyone else get a refund from Agoda?

I mean the 3% isn't gonna break me, but it's irritating nontheless.

It's the cc fee for an international transaction. The Agoda fee is clearly stated on the invoice. Every international transaction has a fee of at least 1%....and usually is 2%.....the 3% is a bit much....but probably in your contract with your cc company.

[Lover Boy #2]

just go near the national stadium, it s close to mbk, almost dozens of shops are located in the block opposite the tesco supercenter, some shops sold copy, some sold original.

Some shop have football jersey from South American team, not available in others place than here

Good luck

This is a great tip. I have used these shops to buy team uniforms, boxing equipment and other sports items....at greatly reduced prices. Stores in other areas use these guys to get the product....then just add to the price to you. This is the place to go.

[Channy]

Off the topic but I was wondering if anyone know where I can purchase the Thai National Football Jersey. Seen a bunch of knock offs but rather pay for quality.

Thanks

just go near the national stadium, it s close to mbk, almost dozens of shops are located in the block opposite the tesco supercenter, some shops sold copy, some sold original.

Some shop have football jersey from South American team, not available in others place than here

Good luck

[David 2]

I used Agoda to book, and my credit card company DID NOT charge a fee. In fact, Agoda was less expensive that the hotel site, as I checked. You may want to ask your credit card to waive its fee if you have a good FICA score and can go elsewhere.

It's an acronym for the company that developed the rating system...Fair, Isaac and Company.
http://www.fico.com/en/Pages/default.aspx

[Redfield10]

Actually, sites such as Agoda and asiatravel are usually cheaper than the hotel site...

The thing that pissed me off about the Agoda thing is that it states right on the Q&A that they will provide a refund if the credit card charges a fee and won't refund it.

So, they are violating their own rules.

QUOTE=Westsider]Using reservation sites like Agoda, Sawadee, etc. should be avoided. Using the official hotel reservation website saves on these booking fees, avoids upfront payment most times, and allows cancellation without loss of the 1st night reservation fee. Hotel websites are not easily located but well worth the extra effort, as hotel sites have alot more flexibility.[/QUOTE]

[Professor 1]

I booked the Dynasty Grande with Agoda and my credit card company charged a 3% fee. Anyone else experience this? I haven't had this happen before. Anyone else get a refund from Agoda?

I mean the 3% isn't gonna break me, but it's irritating nontheless.

I used Agoda to book, and my credit card company DID NOT charge a fee. In fact, Agoda was less expensive that the hotel site, as I checked. You may want to ask your credit card to waive its fee if you have a good FICA score and can go elsewhere.

[Finrod]

I booked the Dynasty Grande with Agoda and my credit card company charged a 3% fee. Anyone else experience this? I haven't had this happen before. Anyone else get a refund from Agoda?

I mean the 3% isn't gonna break me, but it's irritating nontheless.

This fee is likely coming from your credit card company, not from Agoda. Many US credit cards will charge a 3% fee for foreign transactions no matter what they are for. Smaller fees are out there, but they're probably getting harder to find since numerous credit card issuers are bumping up fees to make up their losses in this economy.

[Westsider]

Using reservation sites like Agoda, Sawadee, etc. should be avoided. Using the official hotel reservation website saves on these booking fees, avoids upfront payment most times, and allows cancellation without loss of the 1st night reservation fee. Hotel websites are not easily located but well worth the extra effort, as hotel sites have alot more flexibility.