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Splendid idea - always up for a party!
We noticed that Sisaket (with it's modest farang population) was conspicuous by it's absence from the multi-choice party venue list..........clearly an unintended oversight.......
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In Topic: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 In Thailand.
2012-02-12 19:30:08
lomatopo, on 2012-02-12 15:49:50, said:
My best guess at this point is that the 7.7 is quad-band. I can check on this later this week.
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I would be very interested to hear your result - please do report it on this thread as it would certainly save me having to import one from the UK, but, as I said, Invadeit seemed quite certain that these Thai versions of the P6800 (full model numbers unknown) are strictly single band, either 850 or 900.
In Topic: River Cruise With Dinner - Chao Phraya River Bangkok
2011-12-18 11:39:21
roamer, on 2011-12-14 07:12:47, said:
Two ways of doing this. Western or Thai. If you go Western then no need to worry about "phet nit noi" (little spicy) or "mai phet" (not spicy)as it will be fairly bland for the most part, some indifferent dancing, entertainment, and look at the sights of Bangkok through plastic windows, and you'll pay for the privilege. Is that a rip off ? Not to me, it's simply not the way I would want to do it, and I've done it, not by choice but that's another story.
I've also done one of the up market rice barge cruises, very nice, sedate, also quite expensive and maybe not what you are looking for.
IMHO the best way to do a river cruise is with Yok Yor. Different to the other places, their cruises go from one of their restaurants on the river, the Yok Yor Marina. The food is a la carte, (think there may be a buffet option on some cruises) you get the shuttle boat from Saphin Taksin to the restaurant and order your food there, most dishes are 100-300 Bht, then board the boat. These are open sided boats that allow you to see the real star of a Bangkok cruise, the river itself rather than watching some so-so Thai dancing as you glide past the majesty of somewhere like Wat Arun. Entertainment ? Sometimes the Thai karaoke though that usually falls silent as people get more involved in watching the sights. You can bet on at least 90% of your fellow passengers as being Thai. The food will be as mild or as spicy as you want it to be.
The cost is 140 bht, yes (140) plus the cost of your food and drink.
Yok Yor is one of my favourite restaurants anyway with superb food, wonderful Thai style entertainment at the restaurants so you don't have to trek off home after your cruise either but can relax with a drink.
Tel. 02-863-0565 or Google their website. If your going to call them best you get a Thai speaker, hotel receptionist or whatever to do it.
The Chao Phraya river at night offers some of the most magical views you will ever see.... why would you want to watch anything else ? Thai dancing available anywhere.
I've also done one of the up market rice barge cruises, very nice, sedate, also quite expensive and maybe not what you are looking for.
IMHO the best way to do a river cruise is with Yok Yor. Different to the other places, their cruises go from one of their restaurants on the river, the Yok Yor Marina. The food is a la carte, (think there may be a buffet option on some cruises) you get the shuttle boat from Saphin Taksin to the restaurant and order your food there, most dishes are 100-300 Bht, then board the boat. These are open sided boats that allow you to see the real star of a Bangkok cruise, the river itself rather than watching some so-so Thai dancing as you glide past the majesty of somewhere like Wat Arun. Entertainment ? Sometimes the Thai karaoke though that usually falls silent as people get more involved in watching the sights. You can bet on at least 90% of your fellow passengers as being Thai. The food will be as mild or as spicy as you want it to be.
The cost is 140 bht, yes (140) plus the cost of your food and drink.
Yok Yor is one of my favourite restaurants anyway with superb food, wonderful Thai style entertainment at the restaurants so you don't have to trek off home after your cruise either but can relax with a drink.
Tel. 02-863-0565 or Google their website. If your going to call them best you get a Thai speaker, hotel receptionist or whatever to do it.
The Chao Phraya river at night offers some of the most magical views you will ever see.... why would you want to watch anything else ? Thai dancing available anywhere.
I can wholeheartedly second that recommendation for Yok-Yor.
When down in Bangkok, my wife and I have frequently taken friends and family on this cruise and have always had excellent food, service and entertainment - and at different times throughout the year.
Always best to book in advance as it is deservedly popular - leaves the quayside at 8pm returns about 1015pm - 10/10!
