October 29th, 2008, 08:43
Hey
Just got into BKK and thought I'd actually make a few posts this time around.
Flew EVA Elite (thanks to tips from board members) as I have for some time now. Their new 777/300 (If I got that right) are not quite as roomy as the old 747 and since the Elite class is to the right of the entry like cattle class, you now get to board last. No more welcome drink, menu, preflight hot towel. And only 2 restrooms. But still better servcie than the US carriers.
Highway tolls into town (sukhumvit area) have gone up slightly - used to be the first was 25 baht and the second toll 40 baht. The second has risen to 45bht.
Trying a brand new hotel on soi 19 called Sacha's Hotel Uno. Quuite nice for the price. Room is a bit on the small size but has a fantastic bed, free in-room internet access (or you wouldn't be reading this) widescreen plasma TV . . . and a 'rainshower' in a nice cubicle with one wall featuring blinds into the rest of the room. Looking forward to watching the shower action soon!
Mmmmm, and since there's already several subjects in this post I'll add one more: am now travelling with a MSI Wind netbook. Under 3lbs, 10.5" screen, runs Windows XP, and was able to load and run all of my programs (except Photoshop) with no problem. Keyboard is a bit small - so excuse any typos in this or other posts as my fat fingers tend to overstrike the keys.
I'll hit some bars tonight and give ya all an update on what I find (heavily filtered through my tastes).
Just got into BKK and thought I'd actually make a few posts this time around.
Flew EVA Elite (thanks to tips from board members) as I have for some time now. Their new 777/300 (If I got that right) are not quite as roomy as the old 747 and since the Elite class is to the right of the entry like cattle class, you now get to board last. No more welcome drink, menu, preflight hot towel. And only 2 restrooms. But still better servcie than the US carriers.
Highway tolls into town (sukhumvit area) have gone up slightly - used to be the first was 25 baht and the second toll 40 baht. The second has risen to 45bht.
Trying a brand new hotel on soi 19 called Sacha's Hotel Uno. Quuite nice for the price. Room is a bit on the small size but has a fantastic bed, free in-room internet access (or you wouldn't be reading this) widescreen plasma TV . . . and a 'rainshower' in a nice cubicle with one wall featuring blinds into the rest of the room. Looking forward to watching the shower action soon!
Mmmmm, and since there's already several subjects in this post I'll add one more: am now travelling with a MSI Wind netbook. Under 3lbs, 10.5" screen, runs Windows XP, and was able to load and run all of my programs (except Photoshop) with no problem. Keyboard is a bit small - so excuse any typos in this or other posts as my fat fingers tend to overstrike the keys.
I'll hit some bars tonight and give ya all an update on what I find (heavily filtered through my tastes).