General Reports

[Betong]

They tack on surcharges for fuel

Not any more. In fact they're now one of the better budget airlines in terms of advertised price vs. actual price. Nok Air, which used to be pretty good about this, has gotten so bad with surcharges that I've quit using them.

[Sainter21]

I've read alot of posting here, but wanted to know what I'm going to expect with ST and LT experiences out in Bangkok.

I'm new to all of this, but what should I expect when I do ST. Is it like in the US where ST is just one pop and they are out? Also for LT, I know the gal is going to be with me all night, but is there a minimum of pops you get?

I know, it's silly question, but I'm just trying to figure out what to expect so I don't get singled out as a newbie out there.

Connection with a girl and the time of day can play a part.
Generally, short time with a bar/go-go means one pop and out the door...more money to be made.
Long time generally means action before sleep and action in the morning. However if you pick up and spend some time with a girl, something to eat, dancing or the like, you may be able to go throughout the night with you, and a good portion of the following day lol.

[Hiflyer99]

I was curious when many of you wrote that you are getting this gel in BKK. I just came back from India and did a thorough search. There is no such thing there. No pharmacist has heard of it.

I have seen it in a Pharmacy in India, however I see more of Caverta TABS being sold.

[Etaoin2003]

Has anyone heard of any Air Asia promotional fair between BKK and JKT of $41 usd one way ? Their website isn't making it obvious if it indeed exists.

Air Asia has great fares but you have to go to their website and go through most of the booking process before you get the actual price. They tack on surcharges for fuel (which you might think of as a basic requirement!!) and they can sting you on luggage charges.

Don't worry, go ahead and use their website. You don't have to give a credit card until you are confirming the purchase.

Pack light and carry on.

[Etaoin2003]

So I will have to buy a cheap phone in the US before I go if I do buy one.

Generally cheap GSM phones in the US do not work outside the US. It's a frequency problem. Cheap US phones usually only work on the GSM-850 and GSM-1900 bands. Most of the rest of the world uses GSM-900 and GSM-1800 bands.

Yes, it's stupid.

Better phones are "quad band" and can work anywhere.

You might get a good deal on an older model unlocked quad band phone on Ebay -- figure around $40 US plus shipping. And then you can pick up a local SIM card and get service pretty much anywhere other than Japan and Korea.

[Samuking]

I've read alot of posting here, but wanted to know what I'm going to expect with ST and LT experiences out in Bangkok.

I'm new to all of this, but what should I expect when I do ST. Is it like in the US where ST is just one pop and they are out? Also for LT, I know the gal is going to be with me all night, but is there a minimum of pops you get?

I know, it's silly question, but I'm just trying to figure out what to expect so I don't get singled out as a newbie out there.

[Marteau]

I read that before but I have never been able to get that price at my usual pharmacy or at various other places I have tried.

This is the price in Pattaya, maybe in BKK is 2.5-3k .

[Betong]

I was curious when many of you wrote that you are getting this gel in BKK. I just came back from India and did a thorough search. There is no such thing there. No pharmacist has heard of it.

Maybe it's not sold there, but it's certainly made there. Check out the Ajanta Pharma website -- "Kamagra Oral Jelly", right on the first product page.

I've never tried the stuff, because I don't want the full dose. Easier just to bite the end off a tablet . . . .

[Duniawala]

I was curious when many of you wrote that you are getting this gel in BKK. I just came back from India and did a thorough search. There is no such thing there. No pharmacist has heard of it.

So whatever you guys are taking is either a fake or sugar pills. But hey, whatever works.

[Ern123]

Hello,

Maybe someone on this forum can enlighten me on this subject;

I am a Swedish citizen, working as an officer on a ship. That means roughly I work for 10 weeks, then I am off 10 weeks. I like to move to Bangkok coming summer, but the new visa rules, makes me question if it is possible or not.

It is my understanding, that when I arrive to Thailand after a working period, I get 30 days "visa on arrival". I can extend this visa 2 times, each time for 2 weeks by making border runs.

But what about after that? I still have 2 weeks to go before I start working again, and one website they said I have to stay out of Thailand for 3 months, after I do the extensions. That will seriously destroy all plans of moving to Thailand.

Many people on this forum seem to live and work in Thailand, so how do you do it? I am not 55 yet(no senior visa) and I do not want to marry a thaigirl, at least not for a long time. What options do I have?

Any response would be greatly appreciated.

See ya around!

[Stew2]

Air Asia often has great promotions - usually flashing at you on their home page. If you are going during the time they are available, they can be great deals. The one you are referring to is part of their "Vibrant Cities" promotion.

http://www.airasia.com/th/en/promotion/rr0170608b.html

It's more like $61, and it isn't available every day of the period - search dates carefully.

Has anyone heard of any Air Asia promotional fair between BKK and JKT of $41 usd one way ? Their website isn't making it obvious if it indeed exists.

[Mr Enternational]

2k is the usual price for a box.

I read that before but I have never been able to get that price at my usual pharmacy or at various other places I have tried.

[Marteau]

I usually snatch up two boxes (50ct/box) to sell to friends back home. 5000 baht. 1 box runs 3000 baht. This time my wingman got a box as well, so we were able to get all three for 6000 baht, 40 baht/sachet.

2k is the usual price for a box.

[Mr Enternational]

Yeah the gel is every where in Thailand and I've been taking it for years.

I always pay 70 baht per sachet, but normal price is 100 baht per.

I usually snatch up two boxes (50ct/box) to sell to friends back home. 5000 baht. 1 box runs 3000 baht. This time my wingman got a box as well, so we were able to get all three for 6000 baht, 40 baht/sachet.

[Mr Enternational]

Has anyone heard of any Air Asia promotional fair between BKK and JKT of $41 usd one way ? Their website isn't making it obvious if it indeed exists.

I wouldn't doubt it. In September I paid $23 from Singapore to KL and I did book it on their website.