Intl guy jim
American looking for information about Thailand
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Flights to Thailand by watsonwillie32
I have never flown internationally. Is the leg space on a international flight the same as on a domestic flight? I'm 6'3 and I require more leg space. I usually have to set in an exit row or upgrade to first class for more leg space when I fly. I ...
With all the budget airlines jumping in I don't know if you can still generalize, but in the past most interntional flights did provide a MINIMALLY additional space.Pricing fluctuates, but generally planning further ahead opens more opportunities ... Read More
Flight Cost by watsonwillie32
Can someone tell me about the flight cost to Thailand and the time it takes to get there? I will be flying out of Houston, Texas I'm pretty tall, 6'3 to be exact. Please do not tell me that the leg space is the same as on a domestic flight. When ...
Back in '85, flying to China for my studies, I flew Delta/Korean Air. Different time, but the travel agent from whom I purchased used his points or something to get me a Bus class upgrade on the way out! (Later connected the dots of some of his ... Read More
Flight Cost by watsonwillie32
Can someone tell me about the flight cost to Thailand and the time it takes to get there? I will be flying out of Houston, Texas I'm pretty tall, 6'3 to be exact. Please do not tell me that the leg space is the same as on a domestic flight. When ...
Had checked them previously some time back, not impressed. Should probably try again.... Read More
Flight Cost by watsonwillie32
Can someone tell me about the flight cost to Thailand and the time it takes to get there? I will be flying out of Houston, Texas I'm pretty tall, 6'3 to be exact. Please do not tell me that the leg space is the same as on a domestic flight. When ...
Hi again, Will,I am in a hub airport city, similar to Houston. I have used a couple of different outfits to try to get reduced costs for Business class travel (after most of my employers over the years just paying for Econ, too many Millions of ... Read More
I plan to retire in December 2026 by watsonwillie32
Good day everyone My name is Will Watson.聽 All of my friends and family call me Will or either Wat. I currently reside in Houston,Texas. I plan to retire in December 2026 after 40 years of teaching and coaching on the Middle School level. My ...
Hi Will,First, my sympathies on your teaching MS, and congratulations on surviving!! Among the many careers I have worked, a secondary one was teaching MS ELA. Not sure how I survived without killing some snotnosed kid!!Looks like we'll be ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Thailand, and for many expats, it鈥檚 something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
Thanks, Never Done That! When I finally get to Thailand (now looking at September.....) I hope my experience is more like what you describe than Khunwilko!Don't count my business trips (short, Bangkok only) but my two vacations in Thailand 27 and ... Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
After delays to deal with medical issues I think I am back on track to Hua Hin. Now looking at August dates for arrival.One frustration has been getting infor re housing. I see lots of ads on this site for Pattaya, a couple for Rayong, but ZERO ... Read More
Out of season, or folks move, or ??? by Intl guy jim
I had intended to arrive in Hua Hin in Feb. Life/family interfered. Now, after repeated issues I am looking at possibly late Sept./Oct. (Need to change the late June flight res. soon.)It catches my attention that there has been a significant drop ...
Thanks, all. I have, even as my departure/arrival dates have shifted (to my very strong frustration...), reached out by various means to try to get information on specific rentals in Hua Hin. To date ZERO responses. I suppose I will have to knock ... Read More
Out of season, or folks move, or ??? by Intl guy jim
I had intended to arrive in Hua Hin in Feb. Life/family interfered. Now, after repeated issues I am looking at possibly late Sept./Oct. (Need to change the late June flight res. soon.)It catches my attention that there has been a significant drop ...
@WiredTight Thanks! I know I had intended to take the Gulf route, but the idiocy in the ME has led me to an alternate routing.If I'm interpreting your location correctly as Chiang Mai, do you know if arriving in Hua Hin before mid -Oct will help ... Read More
Out of season, or folks move, or ???
I had intended to arrive in Hua Hin in Feb. Life/family interfered. Now, after repeated issues I am looking at possibly late Sept./Oct. (Need to change the late June flight res. soon.)It catches my attention that there has been a significant drop ... Read More
With fuel prices soaring, how are you getting around in Thailand? by Veedushi
Hello everyone!In many countries, transportation costs are becoming a real challenge for expats. Some are completely changing their habits: using public transport more often, carpooling, switching to scooters鈥� or cycling.In Denmark, for ...
Surprised you're not getting a response! I did get a couple, maybe you want to reach out to them?Jim Read More
Impact of ME tensions on fuel and electricity in Thailand? by Intl guy jim
Hi folks,Some news about how the cost and availability of oil due to the Mid-East problems has popped up in the news here.聽 One article mentioned Thailand.Are you seeing problems, whether availability of gas for cars, cuts in electricity, ...
Thank you!! I appreciate the update. Read More
Impact of ME tensions on fuel and electricity in Thailand? by Intl guy jim
Hi folks,Some news about how the cost and availability of oil due to the Mid-East problems has popped up in the news here.聽 One article mentioned Thailand.Are you seeing problems, whether availability of gas for cars, cuts in electricity, ...
Thank you! Read More
Impact of ME tensions on fuel and electricity in Thailand? by Intl guy jim
Hi folks,Some news about how the cost and availability of oil due to the Mid-East problems has popped up in the news here.聽 One article mentioned Thailand.Are you seeing problems, whether availability of gas for cars, cuts in electricity, ...
Thanks! Read More
Impact of ME tensions on fuel and electricity in Thailand? by Intl guy jim
Hi folks,Some news about how the cost and availability of oil due to the Mid-East problems has popped up in the news here.聽 One article mentioned Thailand.Are you seeing problems, whether availability of gas for cars, cuts in electricity, ...
Greetings! Hope you all had a pleasant weekend!As I'm reading about airlines cancelling flights due to fuel costs, and news items around much of the world about energy costs, continued fallout like Iranian tankers being diverted, .....How is this ... Read More