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They list all the drug classifications somewhere in the site. For me this was required for post op pain meds, no longer a requirement now, but the classifications are there for you to look up.

There's a Udon Thani thread on the PA forums http://www.pattaya-addicts.com/forum/topic/303610-udon-thani/ I'm following this as I had wanted to go there, but now not so sure.

I'm an economist. I like to shop like any other happy consumer. I use the supermarkets to my advantage while in BKK as well as eating more street food as a first choice over say going to a restaurant. I like Big C, had a great time getting my groceries from there. With shopping it pays to look around, BKK is wonderful for that as there are more stores, which means more competition. Online is not always better and if it is then it's only slightly better. For example I went to Pantip in July and found all of their stuff only a few dollars in price difference to online retailers in my country. When you add postage the cost saving for an item bough in BKK made for a slight advantage. I would not buy PC parts that were not consumables. Also in my previous post I mentioned a few brand names. Branded clothes don't mean so much to me anymore.But I still shop around, keep my eye out. Another idea not mentioned is Tailoring. I enjoy tailored goods. The stuff I had made in BKK is good. I have a few nice shirts and pants for work.

I seem to recall a TR on Koh Chang it sounded like it had promise.

The Siam area is home to some mega malls. Malls in the size unlike anything I have seen in my home state. The shopping in BKK is easily comparable to Hong Kong, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. I tend to feel that Bangkok offers a lot more range. Pricing is similar but there are bargains to be found for sure. These malls cater for what I would consider high end shopping as well as mid range branding. For example, Gaysorn mall is mostly high end shopping. Siam Paragon is again mostly high end. Though the department store has a variety of mid level range branding. Central World is mostly mid level brands. It's a good mix. MBK is where legit and counterfeit come together for some great bargain shopping fun. I prefer MBK over a market like Chatuchak because it's easier to navigate, air conditioning and it's right on the BTS. They have two food courts, Food island is very impressive. And did you know you can pay for your meal using a Rabbit card? Terminal 21 - I really don't know how to classify this mall. But I like their food court. *What do I mean by mid level range. Anything branded with a sigil or logo that most medium income earners can generally afford. I dunno, think of coveted branded items like - Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Nike, but remember branding is on a tiered scale. The further up the food chain your polo shirts might come from CP or Paul & Shark. Your suits might come from Zegna or Brioni.

^This.

I've stayed at Citrus 13 3 times now with a 4th stay booked for December, not a bad hotel, rooms are neat, compact, but pretty good for BM stuff, it's also not too far back on Soi 13, around about the same distance as the Ambassador on Soi 11 by distance comparasion. The breakfast isn't great but then it's usually included in the price. plus it has a pool which helps.

That's Climax right?

wow, i actually was thinking of going there doing the low season next year, thanks for sharing your adventure

I go to the food court at least once every holiday, I think the food court is the 5th floor, not the top floor, thats the cinema level

I've always wanted to do this as well. Keep us updated if you get any more info about this.

i'm telling you a bbbj after they eat som tam is like Russian roulette for the unemployed chap. the chili dick...it's real son :D

Kinnaree on soi 11 has been good to me

see a GP over there, bring a letter from your regular GP back home, shouldn't be an issue. worst case scenario hospital visit, hospital can place a phone call to the insurance co to contact and verify with your GP, (I met a nurse who organizes this daily for falangs)

Stayed here twice during July 2016, Very simple room layout, functional, modern, small. But has everything you need. Close to the action and guest friendly. The price is right for what it is.

1.Wat Pho (reclining Buddha) and combined with Wat Arun which you can access by boat, it will take you about the first half of the say to complete. Not hard or taxing. 2. Khlong river tour, rice barge river tour. 3. Grand Palace, wear pants, respect. 4. Chatuchak Market. http://www.chatuchak.org/ 5. Food - noodle boat alley, Victory monument. 25 baht per bowl, and sometimes less. 6. Asiatique Bangkok http://www.thaiasiatique.com/index.php/en 7. China Town – Sapan Lek markets. (the iron bridge markets are gone but the clothiers markets are still there as well as many other market style things) 8. Pantip plaza (electronics heaven) 9. Lumpuni park 10. MBK, shopping and food courts, there’s two. Food island food court is great. Wednesday nights at 6pm they do a Mua Thai exhibition fights, pretty good always draws a crowd, out the from of Tokyo department store and you can watch from the BTS skybridge. OTHER IDEAS Khaosan Road, drinks Terminal 21 food court Shopping around Siam / Central, but it’s a bit pricey Food carts on Soi 11. Dusit Zoo - http://www.bangkok.com/attraction/dusit-zoo.htm Lumphini Park - http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g293916-d456170-Reviews-Lumpini_Park-Bangkok.html Ratchada Night Market Night Market Patpong Bangkok Wang Lang Market Siriraj Hospital in central Bangkok Yaowarat Street, China Town, Yaowarat Street, china town market dessert bua loy nam king (ginger water with black sesame dumplings Pahurat – little india, 5 min walk from Chinatown, Toney Restaurant Pratunam Market, http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g293916-d4567420-Reviews-Pratunam_Market-Bangkok.html What to do - Erawan Museum - A giant three headed elephant which is a temple and museum. *Take the skytrain BTS to the final station Bearing, about a 25 minute taxi ride with traffic. Which is between 80 Baht metered. 400 baht per person for a foreigner to visit museum. http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g1570011-d1627677-Reviews-Erawan_Museum-Samut_Prakan_Samut_Prakan_Province.html Vertigo & Moon Bar http://www.thailandredcat.com/skybars-bangkok-choice-perfect-shot/ http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g293916-d2233580-Reviews-Moon_Bar_Bangkok-Bangkok.html Asiatique, the riverfront, http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g293916-d2723479-Reviews-Asiatique_The_Riverfront-Bangkok.html Sukhumvit soi 11 has a great rooftop bar called "Above 11" http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurant_Review-g293916-d3179101-Reviews-Above_Eleven-Bangkok.html Khlong Tours What to do - Khlong ride via khlong boat tour http://www.bangkok.com/attraction-waterway/khlongs-thonburi-khlongs.htm Or tour to Koh Kret http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/bangkok-around/travel-tips-and-articles/77110 Or Floating Market, Location: Damnoen Saduak\ Or Chao Phraya Rice Barge Cruises Check in time : 14.00 PM. at River City Pier 2, Siphraya (Charoen Krung 30 Rd.). Crusing time : 14.15 PM.-16.30 PM. http://www.hotels2thailand.com/bangkok-day-trips/chao-phraya-rice-barge-cruises.asp

I have only stayed on Soi's 11 and 13 across 4 visits to BKK, so my response is based on the food available there. On my first visit, at check-in, I was encouraged by the hotel staff to try the street food along Soi 11. They reassured me it was fine. So I went for it. And to date I have had no issues at all. I guess given the reliance on tourists in that particular area the food must be made to a certain standard to ensure no loss of revenue for the hoteliers as well as local businesses. As a result every chance I get I eat as the locals do. Watching a group of locals mass around a particular stall is a good sign.

Same here

Heading to Vietnam and Cambodia this November.

Stayed at Grand Swiss twice and stayed at Citrus 13 on Soi 13 going on 3 times now, same hotel group for both of these, very good price for what you get.

what do you mean run into trouble. why would you.

I'm there in July as well. Yes I saw freelancers all around soi 6, there's one out the front of Boots chemist. And plenty of other opportunities down Am plaza, massage alley. Oh and Climax nightclub. FL's at Nana hotel soi 6, also Thermae on Suk.

I didn't think Double One had a pool though, the OP mentioned a pool as a requirement

I thought this was an urban myth but turns out it's real... Was having dinner with a BM and two Isaan gals on my last trip, watched these ladies scarf a plate of Isaan style stir fried vegetables with chili. Oh and did I mention chili? Me and my buddy took a bite each and I was like Fuck that!. These two broads finished the entire plate, afterwards even they have their heads down for count, panting, with serious mouth burn. Anyway, I must have forgotten about the dish, because later when she's giving me a BBBJ...man that shit burnt my knob end. :P :D It messed me up so much so that the next day I had trouble knocking one out with a masseuse, I got there eventually, but that shit just fucken hurt too much to enjoy. :o Beware the chili. :ph34r: