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I'm heading up to Bangkok from Pattaya on Sunday, but haven't taken the regular bus before.
It appears that the easiest way to Sukumvit area is on the Pattaya to Ekamai (Roong Rueang) bus and then BTS skytrain a few stops to Nana.
Experienced travelers, am I reading this correctly, or is there a better way?
(Rather not tie myself down to Bell Travel's schedule this time though.)
Thanks in advance.
[QUOTE=Phordphan;1420982]While the poster makes some interesting points, he doesn't address the time involved. Spending 30+ hours in an airplane and airports, plus the $1, 000+ airfare, for an 8-day vacation may not sound like a good idea to some. But I digress.[/QUOTE]This is the Thailand Forum. Its pretty pointless to debate which is the best mongering destination for North Americans who have only one week off and its very far and expensive for them to come here.
I don't like to take work assignments in North America either. Its just too far for me, and while I like the natural scenery, the puritanical culture doesn't do much for me. I prefer to work in Europe, although allergic to the cold weather in winter.
Some of us have to pick some country to be in for extended periods, and Thailand is good enough for me, and convenient. I can do my work from any country (for part of the year). It can't be convenient for everyone.
I would also add that Thailand is a great place to get your expensive dental work like crowns and root canals done far more cheaply than back home, and the savings could cover your air-fare from some countries quite easily. Top dentists who studied in the US are available.
Anyway each person will have a different situation to weigh up whether a trip to Thailand is worthwhile to them or not.
[QUOTE=Phordphan; 1420982]While the poster makes some interesting points, he doesn't address the time involved. Spending 30+ hours in an airplane and airports, plus the $1, 000+ airfare, for an 8-day vacation may not sound like a good idea to some. But I digress.
The numbers don't really add up unless you are a hard-core backpacker, or something.
The airfare is OK. That's a very good fare from North America, assuming that's where he's coming from.
I would like to see some photos of a $20 / night BKK hotel room. I have mental images that are not pretty. Maybe I'm wrong. I stay in maybe 2-star hotels in BKK, but I've never seen one for that kind of money.
Now 52 orgasms in 8 days. That's 6. 5 Os per day, every day, for 8 days. I daresay most board members can't do that. When I was 22 I could, but not for 8 days straight. If it's true, good on him. But, to me, it sounds a bit optimistic.
The remainder of the budget, $2500, comes to about 75, 000 baht using a generous exchange rate. That comes to about 9, 000 baht per day, BUT is 1, 400 per O. Of course, this includes food, transportation, bar fines, drinks, miscellaneous. Of course, some of this budget may also go for a better hotel, once he gets a load of the $20 per night joint. LOL.
My point is that, while a $300 per day budget is realistic, when you price it out by orgasm it becomes unrealistic. Time is another factor. 7 pops a day leaves very little time for anything else. One every 3 hours only leaves 3 hours for sleep.
Now, just my opinion, but traveling half-way around the world, just to see the inside of bars and a cheap hotels, for the sole purpose of screwing as many different girls, in as little time as possible, is a colossal waste of what could otherwise be a very interesting trip. You can do the same in closer places for a much smaller investment of time and jet lag.[/QUOTE]Then do us all a favor and don't come! End of story!
[QUOTE=Phordphan;1420982]Now, just my opinion, but traveling half-way around the world, just to see the inside of bars and a cheap hotels, for the sole purpose of screwing as many different girls, in as little time as possible, is a colossal waste of what could otherwise be a very interesting trip. You can do the same in closer places for a much smaller investment of time and jet lag.[/QUOTE]Ignoring the fact that the OP has a ridiculous plan, I am in complete agreement. Those who come looking for a pussy fest are just wasting their time because by the end of the second day they will realise that cheap doss house hotels and scruffy bars ain't much of a holiday. Bangkok and Thailand require a slow approach to life with time spent learning just how to organise one's time. Seven fucks a day is going to be an impossible target.
I only hope the OP gives an 'actuals' report indue time.
[QUOTE=Syzygies; 1421182]This is the Thailand Forum. Its pretty pointless to debate which is the best mongering destination for North Americans who have only one week off and its very far and expensive for them to come here.
I don't like to take work assignments in North America either. Its just too far for me, and while I like the natural scenery, the puritanical culture doesn't do much for me. I prefer to work in Europe, although allergic to the cold weather in winter.[/QUOTE]I fully agree. North America is not a pleasant place to be (for me anyways) and I far prefer the lifestyle here in Thailand.
Boy, couldn't agree with you more. I am stuck here and no choice available for me. But if I was able to move and did it I would miss all the great things here like the USA congress, the bible toters, and fox TV.
The time I have been able to spend in Thailand has been great and I plan on much more of it in the future.
After reading AMEX SGs super detailed reports (thanks amex) on Pattaya I've committed to making a first trip to Thailand in June.
I'll be staying 5 days and 4 nights. Do you think it is worth to do half in BKK and half in Pattaya or just concentrate on one city?
[QUOTE=LittleBigMan;1421225]Then do us all a favor and don't come! End of story![/QUOTE]You completely missed the point. LOS is a great place, the women are a strong reason to come, the food is great. If you get away from the tourist traps and Farang Gulch the people tend to be quite friendly. The Thai culture, and that of the other SEA countries, is very interesting. A visit to Thailand can be enlightening on many levels, as should any good trip abroad.
As Bionicman said, if you're showing up just to tick boxes, what's the point? You'll miss out on all the other things Thailand has to offer.
[QUOTE=WrinkleFree; 1421324]After reading AMEX SGs super detailed reports (thanks amex) on Pattaya I've committed to making a first trip to Thailand in June.
I'll be staying 5 days and 4 nights. Do you think it is worth to do half in BKK and half in Pattaya or just concentrate on one city?[/QUOTE]Wow, its a real short time. You won't have time to do either justice, but consider trying both. Or just see what happens. Don't need to commit yourself yet. Start at Pattaya, and only if you don't like it and quality is not good enough then move on to more expensive Bangkok. Or take the reverse approach. Making too many plans can interfere with really have a ball in some particular place. However do try a few different things so that you can gauge what you really like for next time.
I sort of believe that overall the best girls will be in Bangkok because they can make more money here.
[QUOTE=Phordphan; 1420982]While the poster makes some interesting points, he doesn't address the time involved. Spending 30+ hours in an airplane and airports, plus the $1, 000+ airfare, for an 8-day vacation may not sound like a good idea to some. But I digress.
The numbers don't really add up unless you are a hard-core backpacker, or something. The airfare is OK. That's a very good fare from North America, assuming that's where he's coming from. Now, just my opinion, but traveling half-way around the world, just to see the inside of bars and a cheap hotels, for the sole purpose of screwing as many different girls, in as little time as possible, is a colossal waste of what could otherwise be a very interesting trip. You can do the same in closer places for a much smaller investment of time and jet lag.[/QUOTE]Consider the fact that it is just BS and you guys fell for it? His response on how he spent a day tells me that he is either the Superman of fuckingdom or just a plain BS.
[QUOTE=Syzygies; 1421187]Paul,
They should set a limit for the minimum sized post, to avoid silly one-liners. LOL
Here is a recommendation for you. Go back and read some of Nic Frenchy's oldest posts, the lengthy ones. He has a subtle humour that I found very amusing, not relying on basic sarcasm, but more on funny situations and the difference in Western and Thai cultures. Probably the most entertaining poster we have seen, when he was in the right mood and had the time to be expansive, IMHO. Avoid his posts, where he seems to be in a very negative mood (these would normally be shorter anyway). Its usually the long posts that were the reall good ones.
Sorry we are in the wrong thread.[/QUOTE]Syzygies,
Sorry it took so long to reply. I was busy putting out a fire.
Decided to move the discussion over to this thread.
First, I really appreciate your thoughtful posts.
Second, I agree with you, silly, meaningless one liners are a waste of time and space. I think forum posts have something like a ten character minimum, put I don't think length is the issue. The question is whether the post adds something to the forum. Personally, I don't have problems with dumb questions. They only show the person has not RTFF; and I understand the world is full of stupid, lazy people. I don't have a problem with angry rants. Some times we need to blow off steam. But I do have a problem with people who complain about the forum's content, and other forum members and their posts, yet do nothing on their part to uplift the ISG's quality.
I will read some of Nic Frenchy's older posts when I have time and expect to find them to be a good read.
So Mr. Nic, why don't you continue to live up to the high standard you once set? You've read what Syzygies thinks of your older contributions to the forum. Why not continue to set an example?
For that matter, why don't all of you senior members set an example? This forum is what its members make it. In our youth, my generation had a saying: "You're part of the problem or you're part of the solution." Which are you going to be?
Its easy to see the Nasa Vegas Hotel from Rama IX freeway coming from the airport. Does the Nasa Spacedrome Disco still exist? I must have gone there 15 years ago or more. Was very large disco.
[QUOTE=Syzygies;1422366]Its easy to see the Nasa Vegas Hotel from Rama IX freeway coming from the airport. Does the Nasa Spacedrome Disco still exist? I must have gone there 15 years ago or more. Was very large disco.[/QUOTE]Nope.
Closed 14.9 years ago.
Giotto
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PS: Nasa Disco did not survive the Asian Financial Crisis.
[QUOTE=IamJohnGalt; 1421178]I'm heading up to Bangkok from Pattaya on Sunday, but haven't taken the regular bus before.
It appears that the easiest way to Sukumvit area is on the Pattaya to Ekamai (Roong Rueang) bus and then BTS skytrain a few stops to Nana.
Experienced travelers, am I reading this correctly, or is there a better way?
(Rather not tie myself down to Bell Travel's schedule this time though.)
Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]To IamJohnGalt.
This is the cheapest way if you are already in Bangkok Suhumvit area take skytrain to Ekamai bus station bus every 30 min 135 bht to pattya bus station and take the bht bus to beach road 20bht, the best way is take the taxi if you have large Luggage 700-800 bht hotel to hotel.
Fast Eddie 48
[QUOTE=Fast Eddie 48; 1422507]To IamJohnGalt.
This is the cheapest way if you are already in Bangkok Suhumvit area take skytrain to Ekamai bus station bus every 30 min 135 bht to pattya bus station and take the bht bus to beach road 20bht, the best way is take the taxi if you have large Luggage 700-800 bht hotel to hotel.
Fast Eddie 48[/QUOTE]It is the other way: he is in Pattaya and wants to go to BKK