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[Traveler1234]

I have trip EWR-BKK-EWR on EVA confirmed at $1,304 in Evergreen Deluxe, including all taxes, service charges, etc. Outbound second week January, returning two weeks later. Best I could do on any carrier in economy from NYC in that time frame was $1,050 and I'll gladly pay an extra $250 for the comfort of Evergreen Deluxe. Plus EVA has a great departure time from EWR - 11.15 p.m., which means I have a good chance of sleeping quite a bit of the flight (natural tiredness is the best sedative). arrival time in BKK is also good, around noon local time.

Evil

If I remember correctly, this flight connects via Seattle then Taipei and historically leaves late. Not a problem outbound but returning home...?

Just an fyi

[Evil Penivel]

I have trip EWR-BKK-EWR on EVA confirmed at $1,304 in Evergreen Deluxe, including all taxes, service charges, etc. Outbound second week January, returning two weeks later. Best I could do on any carrier in economy from NYC in that time frame was $1,050 and I'll gladly pay an extra $250 for the comfort of Evergreen Deluxe. Plus EVA has a great departure time from EWR - 11.15 p.m., which means I have a good chance of sleeping quite a bit of the flight (natural tiredness is the best sedative). arrival time in BKK is also good, around noon local time.

Evil

[Fred Gold]

United has a sale, from east coast to Singapore (close to bkk) 796usd including all taxes and fees!!! Not bad dep dec 5 or 6 return dec 11 or 12.

[Dinghy]

EVA and China air both add the fees and taxes to the "advertised" price. They usually amount to $200 or so.

Depending on where you are, you can get better deals by going thru the various Asian travel agents in your area. If you can't find one, take a look at a Sunday paper from LA, NY, SEA or SFO (maybe even LAS - but the "local" Asian population is pretty limited compared to the others) travel section and there should be lots of ads there.

[Freeman 418]

Interesting info.. I'm interested in the success with asiafriendfinder, though never tried asiabynight. I HAVE tried adultfriendfinder, which personally I find a complete waste of time.. I have had much higher % success with simple yahoo, or friendster type websites.

As for the military base thing.. this is not as scary as it sounds.. I had/have a thai gf whose sister works in a medical job in a military base in BKK, and they are pretty easy going.. anyone can go in/out by car, and it's not what you would think.. in any case if you were accompanied by her, there would be no prob., and if on your own, nobody really questions what a lone farang is doing walking around the permissable area of a complex.. but i guess it all comes down to following your gut.

I joined asiabynight.com and asiafriendfinder.com in hopes of 'meeting' a friend prior to leaving for the land of LOS. I found that I received MANY more rsponses from asiabynight BUT the girl i finally met up with was a friend of someone at asiafriendfinder.

I had high hopes for one from asia by night until I found out that she lived in her uncles house with her sister..... her uncle was away for a year or so, and she lived on a military base. For the sake of my physical wellbeing, I decided to NOT meet her and her sister, regardless of how much she wanted to meet me.

If I sound a little rambling, sorry.

[Terry Terrier]

Are you a yob or a chav?

Can you recommend a nice GF hotel on or near Soi 33?

[Traveler1234]

I don't know if this is the right place but anyway.


http://travel.news.yahoo.com/b/rolf_...olf_potts10387

1. Americans: Ignorant. Loud. Oblivious to surroundings. Insincere.

2. French: Rude. Bigoted. A trifle out of touch with reality.

3. Germans: Humorless. Rule-obsessed. Unfriendly. Stubborn.

4. Israelis: Rude. Cheap. Arrogant. Cliquish.

5. Canadians: Exactly like Americans, but more soft-spoken, more polite, less ignorant, and twenty times more boring.

Are you a yob or a chav?

[Fred Gold]

Well, I have had some interesting experiences to share regarding meeting and dealing with a thail gf.

I joined asiabynight.com and asiafriendfinder.com in hopes of 'meeting' a friend prior to leaving for the land of LOS. I found that I received MANY more rsponses from asiabynight BUT the girl i finally met up with was a friend of someone at asiafriendfinder.

I had high hopes for one from asia by night until I found out that she lived in her uncles house with her sister..... her uncle was away for a year or so, and she lived on a military base. For the sake of my physical wellbeing, I decided to NOT meet her and her sister, regardless of how much she wanted to meet me.

Another from asiafriendfinder responded back saying she was not available to meet me, but a friend would be available. We exchanged pictures and chatted via phone and email. We met at my hotel and from there we traveled together for a few days.

It took a little time, but I learned the importance of being patient and understanding when we had language problems.

One problem was I like a/c she didn't. I won that one.

She had two notebooks in whcih she had both thai and english expressions. she really wanted to impove her english. In her book I founbd some interesting expressions, 99% were typical touristy daily expressions that were good to know. Then there were others, such as "my vagina is sore, no more please" or "no condom, no sex" or "your penis is too big" and yes, she was VERY tight. I did suggest a few additions to her book.

I assume many Thai girls have books like this. I'd be interested in any feedback.

It was difficult to break some of her habits. When I wanted to go some places she INSISTED on going by bus, that taxi was too expensive and she refused to let me waste my money. I was shopping at a market and found a nice scarf for a friend back home, perfect colors, I let her do the negotiations (I always let her negotiate and am certain I saved some money). The price was 600 thb. I felt it was very reasonable considering the quality and colors of the scarf. I went to buy its, she pulled me away and yelled at the person telling me how the person was a thief and I should never buy anything from them. So much for a nice present.

When I tried buying her presents she refused. Said they were toooooo expensive!!! Can you imagine an American girl saying that?

Other experiences included after getting back to our room, I would take off my shoes. Within moments my shoes would be neatly placed in the closet. A few minutes later I'd take off my socks, and yes, you guessed it, my socks were neatly folded on top of my shoes. Can you imagine an American gf doing that LOLOL

While going out to dinner one night she ran into an old friend she had not seen in a few years. While the two were chatting I chatted with her friend's Aussie husband. I told him some of my experiences and he asked if she was my first thai gf. I told him yes and he assured me that they were all that good. He has been married a few years and she still does everything for him. Amazing!!!!

I guess i wasn't in Kansas anymore.

Not sure what to conclude, other than I had a great time. Only downside was being with only one girl... life could have been worse.

I tried to take a few ISG quality pixs, but she refused. Please don't ask for contact info, she asked me not to give out her mobile numbers. Amazing, they all seem to have 2 or 3 cell numbers.

If I sound a little rambling, sorry.

[Samu Ray]

Are those prices one way? round trip?

[Evil Penivel]

Try this link I just got a quote of $600 for Feb 1 departure SFO to BKK on EVA Air $655 on China Airlines. Return date was May 15.

http://www.asia.com

Problem with the prices on www.asia.com is that they don't include taxes and fees, which amount to $242 for the EVA flight on the dates you specified. Total price for SF0-BKK-SFO would be $900. Also, until you actually try to buy the ticket, you don't know if that price holds. Asia.com often says in the final booking and payment step that no seats are available at that price and suggests a higher price.

If you can get ar/t from the East Coast for under $1,000, you are very lucky. Right now, best all-inclusive prices seem to be between $1,100 and $1,200, at least for reasonable travel dates.

Evil

[Evil Penivel]

I don't know if this is the right place but anyway.

That's just one guy's opinion, seems about 20 years out of date.

Evil

[Buzz00]

I don't know if this is the right place but anyway.


http://travel.news.yahoo.com/b/rolf_...olf_potts10387

1. Americans: Ignorant. Loud. Oblivious to surroundings. Insincere.

2. French: Rude. Bigoted. A trifle out of touch with reality.

3. Germans: Humorless. Rule-obsessed. Unfriendly. Stubborn.

4. Israelis: Rude. Cheap. Arrogant. Cliquish.

5. Canadians: Exactly like Americans, but more soft-spoken, more polite, less ignorant, and twenty times more boring.

[Capt JB]

Other than the 7 or 8 hour saving by flying non stop NewYork to Bangkok, what is Thai Airways like? Are they decent or are they just another slap you in the seat, give you some nuts and a can of Coke type of airline?

Nhscotsman

Thai Airways is great. The seats seem to give you a little more room than those on Cathy Pacific and the service is 2nd. to none. Nice looking cabin crew. I flew JFK to BKK and back in February and have booked them again for my 2007 February trip. One plus is that the flight arrives in BKK around 5 pm and there was not that many at customes & imigration. The Cathy Pacific, Northwest, & one other airline all have jumbo jets arrive between 11 pm & midnight causing long lines at imigration. One other plus is on a direct flight there is a lot less chance of your bags getting lost.

The food on Thai Airways is good and you can always go to the galley for snacks ect. It will save you several hours of flight time and one change of planes as well.

[Khunk]

I haven't been to Phuket or Samui for about 12 years, although I've been to LOS about 10 times in that period.

Which of the islands or beach destinations would you guys rate the highest for hobbyists other than Pattaya, which I don't really like so much anymore. I'd rather stay in BKK than go there, but I want to get to a beach and still be able to pull some beauties without too much hassle.

I was in Phuket in March and really liked it. The beaches are nice and the women were of good quality. Met several that were very nice. That would be my nod. Just make sure you stay near Patong Beach. Bangla Soi is where the action is. They have a Holiday Inn right by Bangla Soi.

[Naughty]

I haven't been to Phuket or Samui for about 12 years, although I've been to LOS about 10 times in that period.

Which of the islands or beach destinations would you guys rate the highest for hobbyists other than Pattaya, which I don't really like so much anymore. I'd rather stay in BKK than go there, but I want to get to a beach and still be able to pull some beauties without too much hassle.