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I'm sure they are . . . for the time being.

It interests me, for one, and so far it has interested 155 views. Muscle boys are not my type at all (Geezer can certainly vouch for that) and quite often I like the lady boys as much as I like anyone else. So, I hope you keep this thread going and post plenty more photos.

Another point is that for the PGF dinner the restaurant serves only the set of people who come for the dinner. The restaurant will have no other customers that night. Because all the meals need to be ready and served at the same time, I know that Richard calls in all of his staff, even the ones who normally would have that night off and they have to be paid. I don't know how much the restaurant has to take in to at least break even. I see no reason why the restaurant should lose money and I also see no reason why the restaurant shouldn't be entitled to make some money. Richard is the chairman of PGF. ANd Pattayamale is right. I know him very well, well enough to know that he is not trying to profiteer or rip off anyone. The bottom line seems simple enough to me. If you enjoy the PGF dinners and are willing to pay the price, then go. If not, then don't go. What's the problem?

Yes, I do know Richard quite well, but rest assured that my friendship with him has nothing to do with my position on this issue. I would have taken the same position no matter which restaurant was involved. There is no reason for anyone to refrain from discussing the issue here. I said I too think the price is very expensive and I'm not going to the dinner because of it, despite my personal friendship with Richard. For the record, my suggestion was not directed specifically toward lvdkeyes. I'm simply trying to convey my position that before anyone posts complaints about the price, they ought to at least contact the venue owner and ask why the price is as high as it is.

I believe that diner already went out of business. Maybe that's why.

What was their excuse for charging a higher price when the other price was right on their menu?

That's why I said this issue comes up every time there is a PGF charity dinner, but nobody seems to want to contact the involved restaurants and ask about the charges. I think it's expensive too, but I don't know why it's expensive. Before I would post messages complaining about it I would contact the restaurant and ask. Maybe there is a justifiable reason. I don't know. And if nobody contacts the restaurant, then nobody knows. They are only posting an assumption. Quite frankly I support PGF, but my support is not going to include paying 1270 baht for a chicken dinner, even if the price is totally justifiable. But I'm also not going to complain about the price without first getting the facts.

Why didn't you ask the owner or manager why they have a sign that says one price, and then inside they charge you another price? If I was told that they hadn't gotten around to changing their sign, I would have said that's your problem, paid the amount advertised on their sign, and walked out the door. If they gave me any flack about it I would have said I'll be glad to call the police and let you explain to them why I should pay one baht more than your advertised price.

This issue seems to come up whenever there is a PGF dinner. In fairness, before labeling the price as a rip-off, I would think some of those complaining about the price ought to at least contact Richard Burk, owner of the Amor, either by telephone or Email and ask him why he is charging that amount, and then post his response. His web site, with contact information, is http://www.amorrestaurant.com

I'm not surprised. The turbulence was caused by Typhoon Ketsana and there's another typhoon coming right behind it.

A good review of this restaurant appears in this week's PATTAYA MAIL: http://www.pattayamail.com/current/dining.shtml

The following appears in THE NATION: _____ Next Red-Shirt Rally to be Held on Oct 17 The red shirts plan to organise their next political rally on October 17 to mark the 60 days of their submission of a petition for royal pardon to fugitive expremier Thaksin Shinawatra. Nattawut Saikua, spokesman for the red shirt movement, said Thursday that this month would be full of activities by the Democratic Alliance against Dictatorship. Starting from this coming weekend, red shirt leaders would hold the second seminar for followers in Khon Kaen under the "Red Academy" project. Then at the following weekend, another seminar would be organised in Pattaya City of Chon Buri, he said.

I have to admit, that's the first time I've ever seen anyone playing volleyball in high heels.

Pretty good! I wish I had thought of that. The best part is your joke could very well also be the truth.

Is there a time of day (Thailand time) that seems to work best for you?

Here's a question for y'all: Why is it in the gay bars you 'off' a boy, but in lady-boy bars you 'bar fine' a lady-boy?

Well, I did say 'probably.' I don't know if I'm correct or you're correct, but in Thailand I wouldn't be at all surprised if you're the one who is correct.

Ok, I think that post justifies locking the thread and that's just what I'm going to do. By the way, if that "go back to your reserved table" remark is directed toward me, Saturday night I ate with some friends at Balkan Express. That's the first time I've been in Sunee Plaza for weeks. After dinner when everyone else went to that "reserved table," I went home. Thread closed.

I don't blame you. It costs a lot of money to go to Bangkok for a performance and rude people have no business spoiling it for everyone else. If it happens, I hope you won't be quiet about it. You would have every right to be angry.

October 01~15 Gourmet Set Menu House Champagne *** Amuse Bouche *** White Wine Cackle Berry Chardonnay, Australia 2004 Fresh Salmon and Tuna Carpaccio with Colorful Garden Leaves and Hazelnut Dressing *** Cappuccino of Chanterelles Mushroom Soup *** Chicken and Cheese Crapiau in hollandaise Cream Sauce *** Peach Sherbet with Champagne *** Red Wine Cackle Berry, Shiraz , Australia,2007 Pan-fried Combo of Salmon and red Snapper Served on Leek Stew with Potatoes Pearls -or- Roasted Pork Fillet Medallion wrapped with Bacon On Port Wine Gravy and Glazed Baby Vegetable *** Mango Coconut Parfait with Malibu Sabayon -or- Selection of premium international Cheese *** Coffee or Tea Calvados, Grappa, Remy Martin, Williams Food only 1,550 Baht net (36.50 Є), Menu with Unlimited Beverages 3,100 Baht net (73.00 Є) http://www.restaurant-pattaya.com http://www.condo-pattaya.com

Gentlemen, do I really need to say what I'm going to do if this pissing contest continues? You've both said your piece. I suggest dropping it and moving on to more important matters.

I can't imagine that a bank would allow part of a farm as collateral. If the bank has to seize the property if the loan isn't paid, then they have to sell the farm to regain the amount they are owed. I doubt that very many people would be interested in buying half a farm. What the bank probably does in cases like this is sell the property, retain the amount they are owed, plus fees, interest, and expenses. Whatever is left from the sale of the property, if anything, goes back to the person who took out the loan.

Here is the schedule of events for October at La Cage bar:

I like the Mac Resort. They don't have a web site of their own, but if you Google search 'Mac Resort Koh Chang' several web sites will come up. I suggest having your boyfriend call them before booking through a web site or agent. He might be able to get a better rate. Also, if you speak to them they do have a van that will come to Pattaya to take you there. The telephone number is: 039-551-124

Logic in Thailand? Good luck. These are the same banks that find logic in charging 150 baht a pop for use of a foreign ATM card.