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[QUOTE=NicFrenchy;1165295]Not all of us dine with hookers. Sometimes we like to go out between friends and have a nice bottle of wine and superior food (Maine Lobster, USA scallops, Foie Gras). Why is it people always assume that because you are in Thailand and you go for expensive food you have to be crazy and a Hi-so deluded guy or the sort?[/QUOTE]Because a lot of the time... er, never mind...!

I guess if you live here then dining out expensively on Western food is something to look forward to. I do it back home often enough, and I'm also lucky enough to be treated to some excellent food overseas. But when I'm in Thailand I eat Thai food, and that doesn't need to be expensive to be good. And when I'm in Thailand I spend my time with Thai hookers. :)

[QUOTE=Mouse1; 1165327]Because a lot of the time. Er, never mind!

I guess if you live here then dining out expensively on Western food is something to look forward to. I do it back home often enough, and I'm also lucky enough to be treated to some excellent food overseas. But when I'm in Thailand I eat Thai food, and that doesn't need to be expensive to be good. And when I'm in Thailand I spend my time with Thai hookers. . [/QUOTE]Well, I eat Thai food Everyday so it's not that "exotic" anymore for me, I have had about 3, 000 thai meals already so sometimes a bit of Western food does not hurt. And from time to time, a bit of higher rated food does not hurt either.

There is a restaurant soi 19, called LE BEAULIEU, the food there is exceptional. The Chef is great and all the produce are Fresh and imported. Meals there (for 2) with wine easily reach 10k. But these restaurants I do not frequent with hookers (Hell, I don't dine with hookers in Public, I am a little too "Thai" minded in that regard).

[QUOTE=NicFrenchy;1165334]There is a restaurant soi 19, called LE BEAULIEU, the food there is exceptional. The Chef is great and all the produce are Fresh and imported. Meals there (for 2) with wine easily reach 10k. But these restaurants I do not frequent with hookers (Hell, I don't dine with hookers in Public, I am a little too "Thai" minded in that regard).[/QUOTE]I've been there, with a beautiful young girl that you can or can not call an hooker. I think I wrote about it months ago. I wanted to see if she could surprise me by appreciating cheese, well she did not. The selection was good enough, on the other hand where's the problem when airplanes fly fresh food everyday and you pay an exorbitant price?

If one really wants to impress me, give me Uruguayan steak or Venezuelan parrilla (rodizo).

[QUOTE=New Old Guy;1165351]If one really wants to impress me, give me Uruguayan steak or Venezuelan parrilla (rodizo).[/QUOTE]Out of South american steaks, I still favor Argentinean Steaks. But my fav has to be WAGYU from Kobe.

Expensive, yes, but no need for Knives on this meat. A pure delight.

[QUOTE=NicFrenchy; 1165373]Out of South american steaks, I still favor Argentinean Steaks. But my fav has to be WAGYU from Kobe.

Expensive, yes, but no need for Knives on this meat. A pure delight. [/QUOTE]I'm still formally an Argentinean resident. In Buenos Aires, at my favorite restaurant "La Brigada", the very best bife is imported from Uruguay, proudly cut with a spoon in from of you. Regular (excellent), beef can be had anywhere.

I know the Kobe beef is great, but I think the absolute best is "Fiorentina" from Tuscany. Try to believe.

[QUOTE=New Old Guy;1165383]I know the Kobe beef is great, but I think the absolute best is "Fiorentina" from Tuscany. Try to believe.[/QUOTE]Interesting, Never heard of had this Fiorentina. I'll be sure to try it.

Thanks

[QUOTE=NicFrenchy; 1165407]Interesting, Never heard of had this Fiorentina. I'll be sure to try it.

Thanks[/QUOTE]Fiorentina is a sort of T-bone steak, but huge, real huge. Got to be real hungry to eat it all.

And you need a good knife to approach it. Not because you ate challenged by non tenderness, but as you have to carve around the bone.

Usually half expensive as a Kobe.

None is competing the other, anyone. Each top in its own class.

Has anyone experience with this lthai languagel earning method for Ipod?

LP

A couple of questions.

Thinking of Bangkok & Pattaya, any point in heading to Samui or Phuket etc? Or even Hau Hin?

What am I looking to pay for a barfine + long time.

Also, whats this whole coyote dancing thing, are the girls not working girls that I can barfine or pay to take back to my hotel?

Any hotels recomendations would be great, I want something about 1000-1500 baht per night with FREE in-room WIFI!

[QUOTE=FreakFunk; 1165440]A couple of questions.

Thinking of Bangkok & Pattaya, any point in heading to Samui or Phuket etc? Or even Hau Hin?

What am I looking to pay for a barfine + long time.

Also, whats this whole coyote dancing thing, are the girls not working girls that I can barfine or pay to take back to my hotel?

Any hotels recommendations would be great, I want something about 1000-1500 baht per night with FREE in-room WIFI! [/QUOTE]Can you please take the time to read not 100, not 10, but just 2 or 3 pages at random? All your questions will be answered.

And yes there is a big point in going to places like Phuket, because these are natural paradises with a totally different attitude. Patts liker will tell you otherwise, I respect everybody opinion.

[QUOTE=NicFrenchy;1165295]Not all of us dine with hookers. Sometimes we like to go out between friends and have a nice bottle of wine and superior food (Maine Lobster, USA scallops, Foie Gras). Why is it people always assume that because you are in Thailand and you go for expensive food you have to be crazy and a Hi-so deluded guy or the sort?[/QUOTE]Well said. I really like Herve's place in Soi 19. There are many world class restaurants in Bangkok. You get what you pay for though.

Hi,

Can some one please guide me if Swaranbhoomi airport has a luggage storage facility?

Cheers!

In my wanderings looking for golf / polo shirts, all I seem to find are those that the street vendors in Pratunam and MBK stores have are much the same, very thin material, identical colors, large black embroidered horse on the left pocket area. Is there anyone store or vendor that sells better quality shirts?

Really struggling to book hotels here guys. Thinking 4 nights Bangkok 5 Pattaya? Any other suggestions? How easy is it not to go straight to Pattay from the new airport?

[QUOTE]Really struggling to book hotels here guys. Thinking 4 nights Bangkok 5 Pattaya? Any other suggestions? How easy is it not to go straight to Pattaya from the new airport?[/QUOTE]Can't imagine why there would be any trouble whatsoever booking a hotel in either city. Spend a few minutes reading the hotel threads and you'll quickly see the places favored by punters. As for how much time to spend in each city, as they say in Thailand "up to you." The consensus seems to be that Pattaya is a little cheaper and the better destination if your main focus is on the play-for-pay scene. Plus there is the beach. Bangkok is more costly, but there is more to do when you aren't being a naughty boy. As for ground transport from the airport to Pattaya that's easy. There is the Bell Bus Service. And a taxi will run about 1000 baht.

Bunky