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Airportwo · 13-09-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Burr

I like the Asia Hotel, or, Cairnhill. Both within walking distance of Orchard Road.

Believe the Cairnhill was demolished last year, Slimboy please confirm? Used to have one of the better massage places in town!

panama hat · 13-09-2007, 04:37 PM

Also, when you go from one place to the other definitely avoid 07.00 to 09.00 from JB to Singapore and 16.00 to 18.00 to JB from Singapore. . . tens of thousands of Malaysians commute to Sing every day by bus.

Another option -asn much more comfortable is to take the train from Sing to JB . . . faster immigration as well.

slimboyfat · 14-09-2007, 09:33 AM

and the mutton biriani sold by the fat malay woman at the Tanjong Pagar railway station is well worth trying. $5

Jardine · 29-09-2007, 10:12 PM

Will be in Singapore for a 9 days starting next week and was wondering where is a good place to watch the Rugby World Cup?

Airportwo · 30-09-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jardine

Will be in Singapore for a 9 days starting next week and was wondering where is a good place to watch the Rugby World Cup?

There are probably better places, but I generally go to Harry's at - urm - Orchard Towers, kinda handy, once one sport has finished can easily move onto the next!

panama hat · 01-10-2007, 12:45 PM

Lots of places at Chijmes, Boat Quay and Clarke Quay . . . presuming you'll be a tourist

Jardine · 07-10-2007, 12:52 AM

Thanks for the input guys watched the England Australia game at Clarke Quay, very pleasant if a little pricey but who cares when it was the right result.

panama hat · 08-10-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jardine

Thanks for the input guys watched the England Australia game at Clarke Quay, very pleasant if a little pricey but who cares when it was the right result.

One result makes me happy . . .

. . . the other sad . . .

kingwilly · 08-10-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by panama hat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jardine

Thanks for the input guys watched the England Australia game at Clarke Quay, very pleasant if a little pricey but who cares when it was the right result.

One result makes me happy . . .

. . . the other sad . . .

agree wiv dat!

panama hat · 08-10-2007, 07:03 PM

So . . . .

England v France (Go, the

!)

Argies v the Seth Efrikens (Go the

)

kingwilly · 10-10-2007, 11:08 AM

erm, is it allowd to ask about golf?

slimboyfat · 10-10-2007, 10:52 PM

http://teakdoor.com/malaysia-singapo...singapore.html

Chuckycheese · 18-03-2008, 05:10 AM

I've been to Singapore 7 or 8 times and really like it....but, it sure has gotten expensive. The hotels on Bencoolen used to be very reasonably priced but are at least 4 or 5 times as expensive as they were 10 years ago.

slimboyfat · 18-03-2008, 07:29 AM

You are right Chuckycheese. Also the hotels change their prices depending on demand. I heard that even the budget chains like Hotel 81 and Fragrance doubled their rates during the recent air show here.

kingwilly · 18-03-2008, 08:42 AM

This September will see Singapore hold the Asian Aussie Football Champs! (expect to see about 10-12 teams )

Texpat · 09-04-2008, 01:47 AM

My wife and I are planning a vacation. We live in Nong Khai and will drive to Bangkok overnight and then spend a few days in Phuket.

My wife's never been to Malaysia or Singapore and I quite fancy parking the truck in Phuket and taking a train to KL. If it's not too expensive or takes too many days, I'd also like to continue to Singapore for a few days. How are the trains between Singapore and KL? How many hours is the trip? Do they have AC first class coaches and are they easy to book? Are they crammed with smelly bug vendors and their chickens? Has any TD poster ever taken this train?

Good (if not dated) info on hotels on this thread -- cheers. I've been to Singapore more than 10 years ago. Flew into Peya Lebar -- likely unrecognizable now.

I realize this trip is only a few miles in Sing and a long way in Malaysia, but couldn't find a Malay questions thread...

Airportwo · 09-04-2008, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Texpat

Good (if not dated) info on hotels on this thread -- cheers. I've been to Singapore more than 10 years ago. Flew into Peya Lebar -- likely unrecognizable now.

..

Paya Lebar closed to non military in 1980, time flies!

Texpat · 09-04-2008, 04:36 AM

It was 1996 or '97 -- I was a.f.

peterpan · 09-04-2008, 08:20 PM

Tex, There is no train from Phuket to KL (that I am aware of). I have taken a train from Bkk to Hat Yai. From there I went to butterworth but it was bitch because you had to change trains across the border. All in all a hassle take the bus, more comfortable

Butterfly · 09-04-2008, 08:23 PM

forget leaving the car in Phuket, Phuket is crap anyway, take the car and drive to Singapore, small road tax at some causeway bridge between Malaysia and Singapore and that's it

18-03-2008, 05:10 AM	#113 (permalink)
Chuckycheese Phuket Last Online: 22-09-2008 11:13 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 24	Singapore I've been to Singapore 7 or 8 times and really like it....but, it sure has gotten expensive. The hotels on Bencoolen used to be very reasonably priced but are at least 4 or 5 times as expensive as they were 10 years ago.

18-03-2008, 08:42 AM	#115 (permalink)
kingwilly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 23,671	This September will see Singapore hold the Asian Aussie Football Champs! (expect to see about 10-12 teams ) Last edited by kingwilly : 18-03-2008 at 09:07 AM.

13-09-2007, 04:37 PM	#102 (permalink)
panama hat Elite Member Last Online: Today 12:40 PM Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South of the border now - thank God! Posts: 3,048	Also, when you go from one place to the other definitely avoid 07.00 to 09.00 from JB to Singapore and 16.00 to 18.00 to JB from Singapore. . . tens of thousands of Malaysians commute to Sing every day by bus. Another option -asn much more comfortable is to take the train from Sing to JB . . . faster immigration as well.

14-09-2007, 09:33 AM	#103 (permalink)
slimboyfat on a slow boat from China Last Online: Yesterday 07:04 PM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 7,655	and the mutton biriani sold by the fat malay woman at the Tanjong Pagar railway station is well worth trying. $5

29-09-2007, 10:12 PM	#104 (permalink)
Jardine Ban Chang Last Online: Today 07:04 AM Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lords Posts: 204	Will be in Singapore for a 9 days starting next week and was wondering where is a good place to watch the Rugby World Cup?

01-10-2007, 12:45 PM	#106 (permalink)
panama hat Elite Member Last Online: Today 12:40 PM Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South of the border now - thank God! Posts: 3,048	Lots of places at Chijmes, Boat Quay and Clarke Quay . . . presuming you'll be a tourist

07-10-2007, 12:52 AM	#107 (permalink)
Jardine Ban Chang Last Online: Today 07:04 AM Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lords Posts: 204	Thanks for the input guys watched the England Australia game at Clarke Quay, very pleasant if a little pricey but who cares when it was the right result.

08-10-2007, 07:03 PM	#110 (permalink)
panama hat Elite Member Last Online: Today 12:40 PM Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South of the border now - thank God! Posts: 3,048	So . . . . England v France (Go, the !) Argies v the Seth Efrikens (Go the )

10-10-2007, 11:08 AM	#111 (permalink)
kingwilly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 23,671	erm, is it allowd to ask about golf?

10-10-2007, 10:52 PM	#112 (permalink)
slimboyfat on a slow boat from China Last Online: Yesterday 07:04 PM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 7,655	http://teakdoor.com/malaysia-singapo...singapore.html

18-03-2008, 07:29 AM	#114 (permalink)
slimboyfat on a slow boat from China Last Online: Yesterday 07:04 PM Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 7,655	You are right Chuckycheese. Also the hotels change their prices depending on demand. I heard that even the budget chains like Hotel 81 and Fragrance doubled their rates during the recent air show here.

09-04-2008, 01:47 AM	#116 (permalink)
Texpat ฝรั่งพูดมาก Last Online: Yesterday 01:21 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nong Khai Posts: 9,788	My wife and I are planning a vacation. We live in Nong Khai and will drive to Bangkok overnight and then spend a few days in Phuket. My wife's never been to Malaysia or Singapore and I quite fancy parking the truck in Phuket and taking a train to KL. If it's not too expensive or takes too many days, I'd also like to continue to Singapore for a few days. How are the trains between Singapore and KL? How many hours is the trip? Do they have AC first class coaches and are they easy to book? Are they crammed with smelly bug vendors and their chickens? Has any TD poster ever taken this train? Good (if not dated) info on hotels on this thread -- cheers. I've been to Singapore more than 10 years ago. Flew into Peya Lebar -- likely unrecognizable now. I realize this trip is only a few miles in Sing and a long way in Malaysia, but couldn't find a Malay questions thread...

09-04-2008, 04:36 AM	#118 (permalink)
Texpat ฝรั่งพูดมาก Last Online: Yesterday 01:21 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nong Khai Posts: 9,788	It was 1996 or '97 -- I was a.f.

09-04-2008, 08:20 PM	#119 (permalink)
peterpan Limp member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pleasantville Posts: 4,608	Tex, There is no train from Phuket to KL (that I am aware of). I have taken a train from Bkk to Hat Yai. From there I went to butterworth but it was bitch because you had to change trains across the border. All in all a hassle take the bus, more comfortable

09-04-2008, 08:23 PM	#120 (permalink)
Butterfly Suspended Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,894	forget leaving the car in Phuket, Phuket is crap anyway, take the car and drive to Singapore, small road tax at some causeway bridge between Malaysia and Singapore and that's it