fyrfly89

My mental countdown clock is almost at zero! Flying out in just a couple more days and arriving in BKK evening of the 19th.

Greetings all. I'm returning to the LOS for three weeks 23/10-13/11. I'll be staying off Soi 18 and making the usual rounds. Bar 4 some evenings for starters. Nana and Cowboy to enjoy the sights and companionship. I always enjoy exploring the different Soi's and finding new clubs and pubs or revisiting old favorites. I'll also be making a couple overnighters to Patts. Feel free to PM me to meet up for beverages, wingman duties or random mongering.

Pulled the trigger this weekend. Booked my flights and hotel. Arriving the 5th, flying out the 24th. Staying at my home away from home on Soi 18. Looking forward to being back. Want to make a few runs to Patts, any other excursion ideas?

After a very long year I return to the LOS Oct 8th. Staying till Nov 20th. Suk  Soi 18. I'm always up for meeting for frosty beverages. Sounds like maybe we should plan another pub crawl for latter half of Oct? 

I got in Friday night. Will be here till the 25th. Bar crawl on the 20th sounds good.

Hey! Fyrfly89 knows it now, thanks rowyco! And yes I'll be there. LOL.

LOL! I've made that Chicago/Tokyo/BKK run many times over the last 8 years. But for me it's North from Florida to Chicago. Actually next month I'll be making the Atlanta/Seoul/BKK run on Oct 5th. Short trip this time, only three weeks, but I really can't wait to get there!

3th time Bangkok. Arriving 31th March in the afternoon, staying near Soi Cowboy area. Planning to leave on the 2nd of April on my way to Patts. All over a bar crawl on Sat night (31th). 30year old from Amsterdam.

 

Fyrfly89, have you decided on venue and time yet?

Well, I haven't gotten any commitment from anyone else although several members think it's a good idea. Cattoc has said that he would be serving up the Heinekin from from 9 to 10 at his pub this evening (03/31). Stopped in last night for a frosty beverage and really enjoyed the place. CheckInn99 on Sukhumvit between Soi 5 and 7 accross from Landmark hotel. This sounds like a reasonable place and time to meet up. Then can walk across to Nana or cab up to Cowboy.

Laaeo Dtaae Khun (up to you)

Sounds like there's gonna be quite a few folks in town this weekend. (29-1st) Maybe we should organize some kind of bar meet/pub crawl?

All meet up Friday or Saturday night, maybe around 9, somewhere like Spanky's, Las Vegas in Nana or Baccara, Dollhouse in Cowboy. One bar, one drink then move on to the next place. If it's really happening somewhere stay for two.

Have done these a few times in the past and they've turned into quite an adventure. Made some lifelong friends this way as well.

LOL, gotta love Songkran. Most punters I know of can't wait to get out of town during the holiday. Personally you couldn't pay me to stay in the city during Songkran. I'll be headed to Phuket. I figure if you're gonna get wet might as well be at the beach.

I'm a very big fan of Bourbon St. I used to stay at the hotel for the first few years of my trips to BKK. I've since found other accommodations but still visit the restaurant regularly.

The owner is a great guy, very friendly and very helpful and the staff (both hotel and restaurant) were always very warm and caring.

I really enjoy the food there, especially the breakfast. LOL.

Very kewl meeting everyone the other evening. Jake you rock, thanks for putting the event together. Rowyco hung till the bitter end and still looked chipper for lunch the next day. Way to go! Never did find out what happened to the guy at Nana Liquid. What a night! I'm proud and embarrassed to admit the sun was coming up as my dance partner and I took our taxi back to the hotel. Definately a night to remember!

OOOPS! I meant Soi 5! Gulliver's is on Soi 5.

pabux,

Absolutely, lets meet up. Maybe Gulliver's on Soi 7 for lunch on Sat 3rd around 1. I'll wear a fire dept t-shirt. We can make plans and exchange digits.

Shaun

Excellent! I actually get into BKK on the morning of Fri 2nd. Looking forward to meeting all there.

Greetings all!

I will be flying in April 1st for my annual pilgrimage to the LOS. I will be a week in BKK. Sukhumvit, Soi 22, Soi 8, Cowboy and Nana. The usual haunts. Then over to Phuket for two weeks of Songkran at the beach. Finally back to BKK for the last week. Might try to get a few days down in Hua Hin, but...

So what's everyone else gonna be doing?

I too love Suk Rd. My "hood" is Soi 22 and Washington Square. Doug Harrison and The Bourbon Street Inn, Denny's corner beer bar, The Dubliner Irish Pub. Everything within walking distance of Cowboy, Soi 33, Soi 8, and Nana. Skytrain station to the rest of the city. Sukhumvit is my home away from home.

I took my Tilac to Sirocco for dinner last year. One of the most amazing experiences of my life. The setting and the view was spectacular, the service was exceptional, and the meal was fantastic. If you really want to make an impression or have an experience, I highly recommend Sirocco.

I am very much looking forward to this commuter train finally being open. It's usually not much of a hassle taking a taxi except for traffic during the day. My only question is how much difficulty would one have dealing with luggage? I could see this train being a fantastic thing for runs to the airport during the day with carry-on luggage, but what about the tourist flying in for a month or more with heavy luggage?

For some reason it seems I ALWAYS arrive in BKK from FLA at midnight. I generally get checked in and settled then go out and party for a few hours. Sleep late the next morning, then make my rounds getting back in touch with people and places. Seems I'm over any jetlag almost overnight.

On the other hand, when I return to the states it seems to take me days and days to recover. Maybe It's not the jetlag, just having a harad time getting over leaving the LOS again. LOL

I've been coming to Thailand annually for some years now. Generally stay in the same inexpensive hotels in BKK, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Samui. Never had a problem with bed bugs.