Sirjohn

Do any of these buffets have open bar or an add on option for alcohol?

A kind of all you can drink for a flat fee? I don’t think so, but honestly, I don’t know for certain.

I love the buffets (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at the JW Marriott, near Nana Plaza. A little pricey. Usually have a good selection of Thai, Chinese, Middle Eastern and Western fare.

Sir Jon:

 

So you like Asiana Airlines also? About the same as EVA?

 

Thanks again to everyone answers!

I can’t compare like with like, as I’ve only flown Asiana in business, and EVA in premium economy. I imagine economy in Asiana must be good, as business class is really good. I hope that helps.

EVA has been my airline of choice for over ten years. Infinitely better than any of the Chinese airlines I've been on (domestic and international).

I fly at the pointed end, but EVA's Premium Economy looks good too.

I would totally agree. I’ve only ever flown PRC airlines in business class, which is a pretty rough experience...just like US airlines; my only time in EVA was transatlantic in premium economy. This one experience was really good. More like what you’d expect of Singapore Airlines, Asiana, ANA etc.

That's very interesting you were questioned by UK border agency. They don't actually have the right to ask you this type of question. The only thing they're allowed is to ask you questions to establish that you are the rightful holder of the passport. The fact that you come and go often to Thailand is, frankly, none of their business.

 

See here

Unfortunately, here in the USA we apparently don’t share your freedoms. They, immigration and customs, can ask you anything and everything. They have also empowered the airlines to ask questions pre check in, which occurs every time I fly from the UK). When I’ve refused to answer these questions (why should I tell my occupation to an airline clerk) the sticker they put on the back of my passport has flagged me for the third degree later on. But it’s worth it. Interesting that Global Entry and other services that are supposed to give you automated inspection still don’t protect you from intrusiveness at certain locations.

Thank you very much, settled on the Dream Hotel for a few nights until I orientate myself to Bangkok. Any recommendations on places to go and things to do outside of nana/soi cowboys?

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