Thanks for the info

[venture]

Just want to say hi and thank everyone for the great info. I'm from Los Angeles and I went on an Asia tour and ended up in Bangkok for a few days a couple years ago and only stayed on Kao San Road. I wish I never read Lonely Planet and saw this site. I can't believe I didn't get one soapy, visit Angel's Disco or Eden's.

Well, my buddy and I are going to do it proper in September My only regret is we won't be in Phuket so we won't be visiting the MTB. nex time for sure!

anyway, going to stay 3 nights at majestic suites, 6 nights in Areca lodge in pattaya and then back to bangkok for 3 nights at the president solitaire.

3 weeks to go. i can't wait.

Thanks again everyone, i got so much info from this site.

[steve w]

lonely planet is for those that choose not to wash,innit

[cybernator_uk]

Originally Posted by venture

Just want to say hi and thank everyone for the great info. I'm from Los Angeles and I went on an Asia tour and ended up in Bangkok for a few days a couple years ago and only stayed on Kao San Road. I wish I never read Lonely Planet and saw this site. I can't believe I didn't get one soapy, visit Angel's Disco or Eden's.

Well, my buddy and I are going to do it proper in September My only regret is we won't be in Phuket so we won't be visiting the MTB. nex time for sure!

anyway, going to stay 3 nights at majestic suites, 6 nights in Areca lodge in pattaya and then back to bangkok for 3 nights at the president solitaire.

3 weeks to go. i can't wait.

Thanks again everyone, i got so much info from this site.

Your not the first person to make that mistake and for sure you wont be the last.... You will have a great time and i look forward to hearing all about it when you get back... Hopefully the next 3 weeks will fly past

All the best

cybernator

[venture]

Forgot to ask. I keep seeing scams about jewelry places. Does anyone know a safe, relatively inexpensive place to buy birthstones in Bangkok or Pattaya?

thanks

[visa2003]

Originally Posted by steve w

lonely planet is for those that choose not to wash,innit

The first time I went to LOS (1990)I was using "Lonely Planet" as my bible. Within 3 days of getting off the plane the book was in the bin and I was winging it!
The best place for Lonely Planet:- recycle bin or don't print the damn thing at all!!!!

[M & M]

Originally Posted by venture

Forgot to ask. I keep seeing scams about jewelry places. Does anyone know a safe, relatively inexpensive place to buy birthstones in Bangkok or Pattaya?

thanks

Now you're talking my language...Jewellery

www.marburry.com

Have had a lot of jewellery made by these people...in Phuket...very reliable family business and great service...will come to your hotel to pick you up and take you to their jewellery store...also have shops in BKK and Chaing Mai.

For more info feel free to PM me...I have a telephone number and a contact in Phuket.

Hmmmm just tried to open this site and says can't be displayed...maybe temporarily down...I don't know...

[venture]

Using lonely planet will make you a lonely person.

[shark1963]

Welcome on board mate.I am sure you will have a good time in LOS.

For your Gems you might have a look there.

Gems Gallery International Manufacturer Co.Ltd
198/23-24, Rama 6 Rd. Sasaennai,Phayathai, 10400 Bangkok
Tel.: 02-2710150 Fax: 02-2700963
Email: gemsbkk@gemsgroup.th.com

They are also in Pattaya/Chonburi:

Gems Gallery Pattaya Co.Ltd.
555 Moo 6 North Pattaya Rd.Banglamung,Pattaya,20150 Chonburi
Tel.: 038-371222-31 Fax : 038-371010
email: gemspty@gemsgroup.th.com

I havent been in there shops in bkk or pattaya, but i visited their shop/branch in chiang Mai. Very friendly people,they also showed me their manufacturing.Very impressive.

Hope you find what you are looking for