BjornAgain

Goes to show, working in IT is a hot business!

Sounds like a right old Grinch. It is Christmas after all, and only a couple of trees, as long as the lights aren't confusing LAX, what's the issue? Anyway they're be gone in 7 days time. (Twelfth Night).

Good point. Will enquire when next in town.

Word on the street, is Bavarian Boys will be a restaurant, German owner also owns the 4T bar opposite, so looks like the lederhosen dancing boys dream will remain, a dream. At least for now.

Not sure. Will be up there on Friday so will enquire further.

Rattling through my hazy memory from last Friday evening's session at CockA2, someone mentioned that Bavarian Boys is trying to be ready for Hogmanay, or New Year's Eve as the rest of the world calls it.

That's why I have 2 phones. Leave the 'personal' phone at home/ hotel safe. Out and about with second phone with just travel and mongering Apps. Also no cards or official ID.

Surely rubbing two 'sticks' together to make a fire.

Just be aware April is still "Smoking Season" in the North.

The bloke on the right reminds me of an old boss of mine, called Phil.

There's only one pussy, and that's Mrs. Slocombe's cat Tiddles, from Are you being Served, the English version ( Grace Brothers). Not to be confused with our colonial loaf-stealing cousins version at Bone Brothers.

Need to look further down the beach if you want space and value for money. My old condo was 2 Bed, 2 Bath, open plan kitchen/living room/dining, uninterrupted sea view with balcony, communical gym and 2 pools, dedicated parking space, also Satellite TV at 105m². 25,000THB pcm or 5.5MTHB to buy, with 6,500THB pcm community fees. Bolt to JC 120THB.

According to Google Maps, it's not really walking distance. Expect 200THB in a Bolt.

For a comparison overview of Condo's look at thailand-property.com . Bare in mind the info isn't 100% up to date, for that use the specific Real Estate details and look on their website. Site is useful for giving build details, so date of construction, also links to Sale and Rental availability, so you can gauge condition and quality. If using AirBnB or VRBO, don't expect the landlord or person / agency offering the rental to complete the TM30 paperwork, which is required by law to be completed within 24 hours of you taking up residence. Hotels do this at checkin, hence why they always photocopy your passport. Fine to the property owner is 1600THB. Just don't make a reason to be apprehended by the BiB. Good luck.

Thanks for the update. Will ensure to make a trip when next up in BKK and enquire further.