Phuket Thailand

irishozzy · #1 05-06-2007, 10:31

Sorry to be a pest but i have a few more questions before my "trip of a lifetime".

1) Why should you take a smaller photocopied version of your passport with you when you go out?

2) Will 4000k per night give you a really good night out?

3) I have been told to bring Aussie dollars with me and exchange them over there, is this correct?

4) Why do you need to take ID out with you?

5) If you could choose one place in Pattaya, that 7 Aussie men could go to, that is not too crowded, that has plenty of girls, and is a nice place, where would it be?

6) When a girl gives you a price, how do you deal with the Barfine. I mean, will they approach me before leaving, is it negotiable, is it included in the girls price. What should i say to the girl at the time?

Mav · #2 05-06-2007, 10:54

1) You should have your passport on you at all times by law.....copy is usually sufficient
2) would say more than that.......6000 above

3) Yes, can do that

4) see 1)

5) Soi 7 or Soi 8

6) Girl will have it added to your drink bill

Have Fun / sanook

irishozzy · #3 05-06-2007, 11:03

1) What happens if you don't have your passport, i mean, is it not a apin to have to carry in around with you all night.

2) 6000 ok thanks

3)I mean am i better taking Aussie dollars or not. Is the rate better from over ther or something

4) Ok see 1

5) Ok Thanks

6) I dont understand, added to you Drinks Bill. Is this how it works, you don't pay as you drink? Would you not get ripped off this way

Bello Uomo · #4 05-06-2007, 14:38

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Originally Posted by irishozzy

3)I mean am i better taking Aussie dollars or not. Is the rate better from over ther or something

6) I dont understand, added to you Drinks Bill. Is this how it works, you don't pay as you drink? Would you not get ripped off this way

Exchanging AUD for THB - it is better to do this in Phuket than here in Australia. So if you are a person who wants to carry a big wad of cash with you on holiday (I am NOT one of these people; I use ATMs) then make it AUD and exchange over there.

Generally in Thailand you don't pay for drinks each time you order a new round. They give you a little "bin" and into that bin goes a receipt each time you buy a drink. Then at the end of visit to the bar, you "settle" the account. The bar fine will simply be added to the account.

What you give the girl as a monetary gift is completely separate to that. And most BMs will tell you not to pay before you play.

IRISH JONNY · #5 05-06-2007, 14:43

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Originally Posted by Mav

1) You should have your passport on you at all times by law.....copy is usually sufficient
2) would say more than that.......6000 above

3) Yes, can do that

4) see 1)

5) Soi 7 or Soi 8

6) Girl will have it added to your drink bill

Have Fun / sanook

well aswered captain of the sex pest crew............

Mav · #6 05-06-2007, 16:18

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

well aswered captain of the sex pest crew............

You must be joking......l'm lucky to be a substitute after recent performances by some BM's.

Look out for a Scottish representive making a move to join the squad later this month.....word is he has been training pre trip, and plans to hit Patts with the same omph! that Maradonna hit the 86 World Cup.

IRISH JONNY · #7 05-06-2007, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Mav

You must be joking......l'm lucky to be a substitute after recent performances by some BM's.

Look out for a Scottish representive making a move to join the squad later this month.....word is he has been training pre trip, and plans to hit Patts with the same omph! that Maradonna hit the 86 World Cup.

looks like there will be a lot of " handling" there then!!!!!!
any plans for a quick trip??????????????
ij

Mav · #8 05-06-2007, 16:33

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

any plans for a quick trip??????????????

...........undecided........but is on my mind

les1999 · #9 05-06-2007, 18:14

hi irishozzy - get a Debit Card from your bank, they all have them, and load it up with most of your holiday money then use it at, almost, any ATM's like you would your Cash Card.
Take, say, $500 or $1000 in cash and change a small amount ($250) at the airport to give yourself some baht for taxi etc from airport to hotel then use your Debit Card to get out 10000baht at a time from the ATM's.
Keep all cash money, passports etc in the 'in-room' safe or the safety deposit boxes at the hotel reception and only take out as much as you need for the night.
As Mav says this could range from 4000 to 6 or 8000baht upwards depending on your drinking habits and how many girls you end up with....555555
As you have kept your passport in the safe - this means you have the photo copy on your person.
As the BM's have said the bar fine will be added to your drink bill at the end of the night, tho it might be a good idea to ask the girl how much it will be - as for her fee that between you and her but on average between 1000 and 2000baht for the night - plus do a bit of mongering but if you like a girl then maybe take her for a couple of nights and days - cos if you're going to Patts or Phuket you might like to take her to the beach during the day...........but (remember) what ever you do is...."up to you"..........enjoy

Nanook · #10 05-06-2007, 18:26

One more tip: when you use the ATM for upon your arrival, you may want to withdraw 9,900 Baht in stead of 10,000 Baht flat. In this way you already have some small notes for tips etc, in stead of the big 1000 Baht notes.

Some ATM machines also let you take 20,000 Baht in one shot. That may be good for the beginning of your stay, as you pay bank charges only once, in stead of twice if you withdraw 10K at the time. So save some money on the bank charges...after all I am still Dutch ...555555....

irishozzy · #11 05-06-2007, 19:13

I am a bit confused with the ATM stuff. If i have a normal card for a saving account here in Australia which has a pin, can i use this card over in Pattaya with this pin?

Bello Uomo · #12 05-06-2007, 19:17

Does it have the Maestro or Mastercard insignia on the card?

Nanook · #13 05-06-2007, 19:19

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Originally Posted by Bello Uomo

Does it have the Maestro or Mastercard insignia on the card?

Can also have the Cirrus sign...

Bello Uomo · #14 05-06-2007, 19:29

Yep, knew there was one I forgot

IRISH JONNY · #15 05-06-2007, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Mav

...........undecided........but is on my mind

if you do decide..july 13 til aug 1 are my patts dates....

Peter.g · #16 06-06-2007, 15:57

Jonny
Will you stay at Areca lodge again?
Will be there around 14 to 22/7
Peter.g

IRISH JONNY · #17 06-06-2007, 16:48

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Originally Posted by Peter.g

Jonny
Will you stay at Areca lodge again?
Will be there around 14 to 22/7
Peter.g

this trip im staying in secrets ......i know the guys and got a great deal.......
i wanted to stay in a hotel with no pool so as i would go exploring jontiem beaches and someo f the near by islands........... i love the areca. but it makes me lazy as there is a pool and i it around it all day ......... i want to see some new places of interest....so a newhotel this trip.july 13-aug1.....

MrDK · #18 07-06-2007, 10:29

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Originally Posted by Mav

1) You should have your passport on you at all times by law.....copy is usually sufficient
2) would say more than that.......6000 above

3) Yes, can do that

4) see 1)

5) Soi 7 or Soi 8

6) Girl will have it added to your drink bill

Have Fun / sanook

Fine answers ... imagine if question number 7 was ... "Should I bring a comb?" You would have been stumped

irishozzy · #19 21-06-2007, 10:50

Geez its nearly time. In 16 days i will be in los. I am just making some notes so please forgive me if i have asked this before.

Apart from patpong, where is the best place for 7 40odd year olds to go in Bangkok

What price average should we pay for drinks in clubs

What price for bg drinks

Best place Not busy in Pattaya

Thanks

IRISH JONNY · #20 21-06-2007, 13:04

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Originally Posted by irishozzy

Geez its nearly time. In 16 days i will be in los. I am just making some notes so please forgive me if i have asked this before.

Apart from patpong, where is the best place for 7 40odd year olds to go in Bangkok nana-soi cowboy

What price average should we pay for drinks in clubs 100-150 for a beer

What price for bg drinks 100-150
Best place Not busy in Pattaya your room !!!!!!!!!!

Thanks

ij..........

irishozzy · #21 21-06-2007, 16:44

Thanks Irish Johnny, you have been very helpful. We may see you at one of the clubs.

IRISH JONNY · #22 21-06-2007, 16:57

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Originally Posted by irishozzy

Thanks Irish Johnny, you have been very helpful. We may see you at one of the clubs.

not if i see ye first......55555555...ij

erik1 · #23 21-06-2007, 18:46

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

this trip im staying in secrets ......i know the guys and got a great deal.......
i wanted to stay in a hotel with no pool so as i would go exploring jontiem beaches and someo f the near by islands........... i love the areca. but it makes me lazy as there is a pool and i it around it all day ......... i want to see some new places of interest....so a newhotel this trip.july 13-aug1.....

what route are you flying? I am doing the dublin - abu dhabi - Bangkok route on the 14th see how that fits me instead of first flying to london/manchester