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[QUOTE=Lcale1982;2829447]So from my experience I got better rate at the booth compared to ATM, that's what I meant, but yea definitely better than the other ATM cards that don't reimburse. ID save like 1 us dollar per 100 exchanged with the booths so very minimal difference.[/QUOTE]A better rate than them is 1 in a 100 exchange places.
[QUOTE=TConor;2829470]A better rate than them is 1 in a 100 exchange places.[/QUOTE]LOL, its easy to see which booth are the best rates and yea I just go to those. They're all over the place in patt / bkk. That tiny saving probably wont matter to most and no hassle of carrying around so much cash to exchange. I still have it on hand if i do end up using all my cash. Just giving my 2 cents, no need try to start a troll war lol
[QUOTE=HorseTrader;2829404]We have established that Fidelity and Schwab return the 220 baht ATM fees and give good exchange rates. Are there any others? I know that Wells Fargo, PNC, and M&T do not give a sweet deal. Discover Bank ATM cards are not even usable in Thailand.[/QUOTE]Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, Etrade, Interactive Brokers, and on are all brokerage accounts. They don't charge fees of any kind. Heck, I transferred 20 G US $ into my "Nieces" account overseas and zero charges.
Hi.
Anybody know of a Taxi service from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya for 1000 Bht.
If Yes please supply the link.
I tried Nams Taxi Lady drivers. They now want 1200 Bht.
Thanks.
TC.
[QUOTE=Tcvve;2829634]Anybody know of a Taxi service from Bangkok airport to Pattaya for 1,000 baht? I tried Nams Taxi. They now want 1,200.[/QUOTE]At 34.5 baht to the USA This lad is worried about $5.80. Perhaps the Bell Bus is more his style. The one-way fare from BKK to Pattaya is 300.
[URL]https://belltravelservice.com/shared-transfer/[/URL]
Bunky
[QUOTE=Bunky;2829650]At 34.5 baht to the USA This lad is worried about $5.80. Perhaps the Bell Bus is more his style. The one-way fare from BKK to Pattaya is 300.
[URL]https://belltravelservice.com/shared-transfer/[/URL]
Bunky[/QUOTE]LOL, awesome reply.
I take the 180 baht bus if I remember correctly. If I was taking a taxi I would not balk at 200 baht difference. Either be a cheap charlie and take the bus like me or be a VIP guy and take a taxi.
[QUOTE=Bunky;2829650]At 34.5 baht to the USA This lad is worried about $5.80. Perhaps the Bell Bus is more his style. The one-way fare from BKK to Pattaya is 300.
[URL]https://belltravelservice.com/shared-transfer/[/URL]
Bunky[/QUOTE]Bell travel doesn't leave at 2: am.
Will be for the very first time in Thailand (BKK) next month for a short 5 day stay and looking forward to fun times ahead & will report back on the BKK thread. Now the problem is I have a very sensitive stomach that gives trouble frequently. (Probably Indigestion / Gastritis or GERD to be specific). The doctor is not able to find out the exact cause of this nuisance. I'm guessing more on the terms of "Functional Dyspepsia".
With that in mind, I will have to limit my consumption of alcohol & fizzy drinks to zero as alcohol aggravates all gastric related issues. Can I sit at a bar & order a coconut water or fruit juice without offending staff? No problem with me buying lady drinks (alcohol) for a girl I like or even offering the mamasan a drink occasionally.
I'm already having a small about of indigestion at the moment and I'm a bit worried that drinking alcohol in BKK will further aggravate things.
[QUOTE=Tcvve;2829634]Anybody know of a Taxi service from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya for 1000 Bht.[/QUOTE]Dude just go upstairs to the 4th floor and go outside and cross over to the other side and tell the driver 1000. I have done this literally 100 times. I do not know why people keep obsessing over these taxi services or paying more than 1000.
[QUOTE=VickyCooper;2829666]Can I sit at a bar & order a coconut water or fruit juice without offending staff? No problem with me buying lady drinks (alcohol) for a girl I like or even offering the mamasan a drink occasionally..[/QUOTE]You can sit and buy anything you want. Sometimes I do not buy anything at all. Most of the time lady drink is not alcohol though. It will be watered down apple juice or may have just a drop of alcohol. But it will not be a normal drink as if you were buying it for yourself. When she gets it taste it to see.
[QUOTE=VickyCooper;2829666]Will be for the very first time in Thailand (BKK) next month for a short 5 day stay and looking forward to fun times ahead & will report back on the BKK thread. Now the problem is I have a very sensitive stomach that gives trouble frequently. (Probably Indigestion / Gastritis or GERD to be specific). The doctor is not able to find out the exact cause of this nuisance. I'm guessing more on the terms of "Functional Dyspepsia".
With that in mind, I will have to limit my consumption of alcohol & fizzy drinks to zero as alcohol aggravates all gastric related issues. Can I sit at a bar & order a coconut water or fruit juice without offending staff? No problem with me buying lady drinks (alcohol) for a girl I like or even offering the mamasan a drink occasionally.
I'm already having a small about of indigestion at the moment and I'm a bit worried that drinking alcohol in BKK will further aggravate things.[/QUOTE]Well yeah dude, they don't care what you drink as long as you do. Higher profit margins in soda and juice, have at it.
[QUOTE=VickyCooper;2829666]... Now the problem is I have a very sensitive stomach that gives trouble frequently. (Probably Indigestion / Gastritis or GERD to be specific). The doctor is not able to find out the exact cause of this nuisance. I'm guessing more on the terms of "Functional Dyspepsia".
With that in mind, I will have to limit my consumption of alcohol & fizzy drinks to zero as alcohol aggravates all gastric related issues. Can I sit at a bar & order a coconut water or fruit juice without offending staff? No problem with me buying lady drinks (alcohol) for a girl I like or even offering the mamasan a drink occasionally.
I'm already having a small about of indigestion at the moment and I'm a bit worried that drinking alcohol in BKK will further aggravate things.[/QUOTE]Have you tried stopping to drink ice-cold drinks? If I spend a few days drinking ice-cold drinks I get stomach ache with cramps and even diarrhea. The symptoms come up all at once after a few days.
[QUOTE=VickyCooper;2829666]... Now the problem is I have a very sensitive stomach that gives trouble frequently. (Probably Indigestion / Gastritis or GERD to be specific). The doctor is not able to find out the exact cause of this nuisance. I'm guessing more on the terms of "Functional Dyspepsia".
With that in mind, I will have to limit my consumption of alcohol & fizzy drinks to zero as alcohol aggravates all gastric related issues. Can I sit at a bar & order a coconut water or fruit juice without offending staff? No problem with me buying lady drinks (alcohol) for a girl I like or even offering the mamasan a drink occasionally.
I'm already having a small about of indigestion at the moment and I'm a bit worried that drinking alcohol in BKK will further aggravate things.[/QUOTE]Have you tried not drinking ice-cold drinks any more? If I spend a few days drinking ice-cold drinks I get stomach ache with cramps and even diarrhea. The symptoms have no precursors, they come up all of a sudden after a few days.
[QUOTE=XXL;2829829]If I spend a few days drinking ice-cold drinks I get stomach ache with cramps and even diarrhea. The symptoms come up all at once after a few days.[/QUOTE]The ice is made from Thai water that is likely contaminated or worse. If you don't drink water from a Thai tap don't get drinks with ice in them.
[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2829832]The ice is made from Thai water that is likely contaminated or worse. If you don't drink water from a Thai tap don't get drinks with ice in them.[/QUOTE]On principle it should not be contaminated being the ice factory made and not home made (from the tap). So it should respond to certain standards.
But we also know the "standards " in Thailand are very flexible and anyone can set a factory in the back yard.
The cold chain (in food) is also over broken. That's a fact. The reason why I don't eat from stalls, not because I am picky.
Our western body is not suited to many things off tropical countries, and there is also people weaker than others. Another fact we can't control ourselves.
Add the heat / humidity factors that might hurt some.