Are there any ideas about best seats in JQ Star Class. We are both 6'3" tall so need space. Also I hate flying so need to keep the drinks flowing. Does JQ serve Scotch??
Best seats are 1EF, 1AB and 1JK in that order. (1JK is last because it is close to the part of the galley where crew tend to sit and chat and that can be a bit annoying).
With all seats in row 1 you can place your cabin bag on the ground after take-off and rest your legs completely horizisontally. (If you lie right back you'll need to bend uyour knees but then can get fairly comfortable and 'flat' for a snooze). (Of course this advice works if you have something like a roller-bag of max cabin baggage size - if it is smaller then you legs will be on a bit on an angle.)
A tip for relaxing in Bangkok is the Healthlands Spa - it is about a 10 minute walk from the Sofitel. This is absolutely above board massage and beautiful premesis with clean rooms (it goes over 8 storeys - so gives you and idea how popular the place is).
A two hour thai massage (male or female masseur depending on how strong you want it) will set you back 450 baht. More expensive than one of the little shops on the street - but at Healthlands you get a great massage.
Oil massages (swedish) are 750 I think and the herbal compress (1 hour or thai massage followed by one hour hot compress being applied over your body) is also 750.
I go every day or every second day pretty much when I'm there. After a week you are very relaxed, all the knots have gone and life is fine.
I tip about 100-150.
They have private rooms, or rooms with 3 mattresses in them (for the thai massage) - so you can go with your partner if you want.
You're welcome to PM me if you want the name and number of the masseur I always use (they;ve been there for three years now - very good - as strong pressure as you want and will focus on your shoulders or back etc if they're bad - and they always seem to 'find' the knots).
Final tip - for travel airport to city - take a taxi out the front - there is an official booth when you exit and turn left. They give you a receipt and note your taxi number. Don't accept the '500 baht no meter' request by your driver. (being from the official rank they won't argue and will turn on the meter straight away). Have 100 baht note for tolls (they come to 70 in total). The fare to the Sofitel should be around 225-300 baht depending on traffic, plus tolls (70) plus 50 airport fee. I round up for the tip.
Alternatively if you want to splure you can take an AOT 'limo' - book it in the arrivals hall while waiting for your luggage. Their fare is around 1000 baht (maybe 1100??) but that includes tolls and the car is waiting for you as soon as you come out. It's usually something like a new Camry.
If you want a sim card - that's in the arrivals hall just outside of customs (but before exiting the airport for the taxi). For 200 baht you get free sim plus 200 credit. Takes all of 3 mins and they set it up for you.
Actually - final 'luxury' tip - if you want to save all the mucking around on landing you can book an arrival meet and greet service. They pick you up in a golf cart, whisk you though immigration and collect your bags off the belt and deliver them through to the taxi/limo for you. Cost is 1000 baht for pax 1 and I think 600 for the additional passenger. Certainly the way to go if you want a bit of fun. Again - PM and I'll give you the details.
