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07-10-2006, 09:19
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greetings and an introduction
gday all - stumbled accross this forum - great stuff....
I recently returned from a holiday in Patong - after an absence of 14 years - talk about stirring up memories! Went with the girlfriend so it was a reasonably well behaved trip but both of us are definately coming back again next year - she loved it just about as much as me.... I spent a most enjoyable year in Patong in 1987 and then came back a few more times for a month here and there - the last being 1992 - the place has really changed since then.... A couple of questions for you: Are there any of the crew still around from 1987-92 - I was thinking about the boys who started up the expat bar (no longer there) and the expat hotel? Would love to catch up with them next time I am over if they are still in town. A mate of mine recently bought the Freedom Bar in Soi Eric - Ash - do you guys know him - great bloke and well worth having a beer or two with... 
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07-10-2006, 13:55
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The Expat Hotel is still there , and Paul (one of the owners) is usually around most days. Gary (the other owner) moved back to Australia a couple of years ago. If you want to meet up with some of the "old crew" , I would suggest going out on the "Hash Run" on any Saturday , quite a few of the guys there have been around for a long time. Just turn up at the Expat hotel (Soi Sunset) at 14.30 and "register" in the Coffee Shop , bus leaves at 15.00 prompt.
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07-10-2006, 15:11
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Spider appears and then disappears , not sure who Leif is , but may know have known him to speak to.
A couple of other BM's , Dogblower (Robbie) and Crustasian (Paddy) may have a bit more info as they have both been around for a very long time. 
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07-10-2006, 16:20
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Hi and welcome to the board... Sorry i cant help you with the expats.... I dont know any but thought id welcome you anyway... look forward to hearing some of your thoughts and stories about phuket... Especially about the changes in the past 12-14 years
All the best Cybernator_uk
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07-10-2006, 16:47
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Welcome to the Board. I just stayed at the Expat hotel a few weeks ago... And as was said the Expat bar is still there. Shit i would really have loved to see Phuket in 1987... 
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07-10-2006, 17:00
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yeah it was great back then....
longtime 300 baht shortime 100 baht good fan rooms at the C&N bungalows for 3000 pm or with fridge 3,500 a month Friday beach cricket John the pom getting pissed and always shouting out 'I dont care!! every 5 minutes 10 baht meals at the gutter restaurants and the beach was actually pretty bloody nice to swim not to say its not as good now - loved it when I was over a month ago...
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07-10-2006, 17:05
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welcome to the board mate
 glad you liked your stay in patong - i'm looking forward to read about your opinions what patong was in 87 and how it is now.iltis
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07-10-2006, 18:25
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Yeah, Paul is still at the Expat hotel, Gary is back in Sydney (I Think) with the family, Yeah I know Ash and his wife (From the Aussie Bar) quite well, Freedom Bar is right across Soi Eric from MTB. He's a sound bloke. Cheers Gollum
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07-10-2006, 18:35
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cheers for that - was referring to the old expat bar which used to be opposite Kangaroo bar in soi bangla. Just rembered another 87 memory - the mekhong whisky bottle you could buy and store at the bars - something like 80 baht got half a bottle and 150 baht for a full bottle - ice and maneow for free and bottles of coke at 15 baht
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07-10-2006, 18:47
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Those 1987 prices are making me weep!!
(How many THB could you get for your AUD back then?)
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07-10-2006, 19:19
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Don't suppose you would have any scans of pictures from back then? Would be cool if you did....?
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07-10-2006, 19:29
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sorry no scans but have a poster sized picture of all the expats who where extras on 'good morning vietnam' - robyn williaam was a hoot. The expat boys also used to drive a beer truck to wherever we where filing - every one was half pissed throughout the filming - much to the disgust of the producers!!
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07-10-2006, 19:30
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Thank **** the price has gone up. I would be dead after a week with prices that low! Welcome to the board!
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07-10-2006, 22:17
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Yup, same as... I would have meself destroyed... 
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07-10-2006, 22:43
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Whats a bottle of Mekhong cost now.. My guess is still 200 ish baht..
Evil stuff for hangovers.. Thats one 'never again' I have stuck to.
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08-10-2006, 06:54
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yeah - the mekhong is not the best but you get used to it - used to get some pretty weird dreams though!!
One of the best things they have done is stop the traffic in soi bangla at night - reckon that has saved a couple of lives!!
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08-10-2006, 07:50
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Roojon, why did it take 14 years for you to return to Phuket? Did you get married to an Aussie woman in between?! That'll ruin for ya...
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08-10-2006, 08:09
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Good question Bello - just seemed to drift away - focussed on my work/sport for a bit and also the various girlfriends I was seeing where not happy with a. me going to Thailand alone or with mates, or b. going to Thailand with me.
The current girl, who I have been seeing fro the last 3 years is a doozy and she is more than happy to come over with me..... Not to sure if a could wangle a trip on my pat though - especially as I didnt get back to the hotel until 9.30 the next morning on the second night of the recent trip.......she was none too happy!!
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