jayfx11

Oh sorry. I didn't know, no. I wasn't looking at the dates of every post I replied to but I also wasn't scrolling deep down into the forums, so I didn't thinking I'd be hitting any 'dead threads'. All threads were close to the top of the page and all on page 1 of the forum. I assume they're in chronological order. I'm also not just trying to get my post count up. I've been a member here for a few years. I just saw an email from Bangkok Addicts today, and as I will be spending some time there during my next Thai trip, thought I'd have a lazy, hang over day reading through the threads here. I didn't think it would be an issue sending multiple messages in a single day, nor did I know it was against the rules to reply to old thread but I'll make sure I check dates of each post before I reply in future. Apologies for any inconvenience.

I don't mean this in a disrespectful or patronising way at all - I saw how you took offence to another BM that adviced learning a language from prostitutes might not be the most practical - however, I would suggest that if you genuinely way to learn Thai, you'd be much better off starting with the basics and working your way from there. I highly recommend learning the alphabet too. It's hugely beneficial if you're really going to learn Thai, as Thai words written in the various ways using Roman letters is just not at all accurate. Once you've grasped a very good level of Thai, then stray learning the slang. Especially before using words that might be offensive and you don't even know what they mean or how they should be used.

Although I usually only spend a few days in BKK during my Thai trips, I really love the city but I often find myself a bit unsure of where to go and drink in the evenings. I cannot stand Koh San Road. I loathe the place (but I am nearly 40 now). Nana area is OK but crammed with tourists and overpriced lady bars. Soi Cowboy is just Agogos etc., and I'm looking for something different. Is there nay decent pubs or trendy bars away from these obvious tourist drinking spots? They don't need to be exclusively for Thais but somewhere that offers something different to the typical Soi 4, loud, pricey lady bar. Where do expats drink? I heard there's a few bars in Silom, is this correct? Where else is there? Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

You do know there are many coffee shops in Bangkok, right?