Chainsaw

I recently saw an article from TIME magazine showing the 'conditions' in a Norway prison. I think they've got it right. I'd be interested to hear fellow Phuketians views on this.

He turned me away with a dying animal in my arms. Pu Pu on Dr. Pu.

Dr Pu is a woman Joe. Nice try though.

I love how the Phuket haters take every opportunity to shit talk. Yes a lot of bad stuff happens in Patong and it seems to attract a lot of vermin. Patong is a small piece of Phuket. There are plenty more places in Phuket that aren't like that and are blissfully free of all that crap.

agree +1

>>The only really successful bar i know of here is the Aussie bar,He set up his new bar straight after the tsunami when there were no tourists and has been expanding it ever since with no bar ladies just paid staff

I think Nikitas is doing OK .

Same at the Freebird. I'm sure there are quite a few bars that are ticking over nicely.

dont think u can put freebird and nikitas in the same categ....unless you are plugging freebird because you are attempting to entertain down there

All I'm saying is the Freebird is doing OK as far as I can see and there are probably a few other bars doing OK too. Don't understand your remark about attempting to entertain??

>>The only really successful bar i know of here is the Aussie bar,He set up his new bar straight after the tsunami when there were no tourists and has been expanding it ever since with no bar ladies just paid staff

I think Nikitas is doing OK .

Same at the Freebird. I'm sure there are quite a few bars that are ticking over nicely.

Gig is through to the final! YAY!!

Gig is through to the final round YAY!!!

Is she on the box again this weekend? If so, what channel/time?

Sunday 29th 5:30pm - Channel 3

Gig will be performing in the Thailand's Got Talent semi-finals tomorrow (Sunday 29th July). The show is aired at 5:30 pm on Channel 3. If you think she should win vote for her by SMS "TGT16" to 4838999.

GO GIG !!!!

You should definitely go for the psychological strength. I think you really need some!

Is that because you don't like me? I don't like you either.

Well that's ruined my day! I'm disliked by someone I don't know.

I sincerely believe you should get some counselling, judging from your comments and replies on this thread.

I don't dislike you, I care for you as a fellow human being who's making himself look like a fool on a public forum. Peace on you bro

Ridiculous to believe that this was a hobby go go bar for one rich guy.

I'm sure that story got cooked up around the gossipy expat bars in that area.

Don't forget that everyone knows a big policeman or army general.

If you know so much, why are you asking?

The guy opened up the place but it didn't take off so it's now closed, and what do you mean by the comment about big policeman/army general? Have you been gossiping?

Makro

I've seen ostrich, crocodile but never spotted goat meat. I'll have another look next time I'm there.

Just don't get a Monk with a sense of humor.

Good point. I'll request something that will imbue health or psychological strength, though. They also do these using non-visable ink... ust for those of you who are interested.

You should definitely go for the psychological strength. I think you really need some!

I've tried many different kinds of food in my past travels but I realised the other day that I've never eaten goat meat.

Does anyone know of a restaurant on Phuket serving goat meat dishes? Alternatively where can I buy goat meat to cook my own dishes?

I think when you wai you should feel your wai to be sincere in paying your respects physically, mentally and spiritually towards someone.

I don't feel this way when I go to a gogo bar or beer bar.

And beleive me, I see Farang doing it every single time I go for a massage or have a couple beers at the bar.

Have I got this right, you frequent, and are writing on Thai Visa to correct other poster's?

You must have a wonderful sun tan, living in your house made of glass.

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I do go to go-go bars and beer bars a couple times per year, but I certainly do not wai anyone when I do go. I assume you think it's perfectly normal for a Farang to walk into a gogo or beer bar and just wai strangers, just because they wai you? Don't be a fool, they are most likely looking at you like a pig with some money to spend.

Believe me from my own experience and knowledge, their wais are not as sincere and respectful as you might think they are.

Believe me from my own experience and knowledge, their wais are not as sincere and respectful as you might think they are.

That could be because of your attitude to them, you certainly come across as an arrogant snob in the forum. Why would they respect someone like you? They're probably taking the p-ss, rightly so IMHO.

That's really sad news. I've known James a long time, a very likeable guy. RIP mate.

@Shot-love the vid, pretty funny, need to set that to Devo's "Whip It".

@KarenBravo-c'mon man, let it go, "friend of a friend" not really a friend so maybe not to believe what the actual person who was stabbed says? That's getting a bit absurd no?

@Chainsaw, good heart man, checking on the guy to see if he needed help. You might be "fishy" but you're o.k. in GOM's book.

Carry on !

Thanks GOM.

Just a PS.

At no time did Ed give his name as Mohamad Zubair Edwa, that was another patient in the hospital at the same time!

Mind you our intrepid reporters here on the island aren't best known for their accuracy in reporting are they?

Who cares about the name? No relevancy at all to the story.

Do agree, good of you to visit him.

You still think he's fishy? Maybe I could arrange a meeting and you could tell him personally. Should be good for a chuckle.

@Shot-love the vid, pretty funny, need to set that to Devo's "Whip It".

@KarenBravo-c'mon man, let it go, "friend of a friend" not really a friend so maybe not to believe what the actual person who was stabbed says? That's getting a bit absurd no?

@Chainsaw, good heart man, checking on the guy to see if he needed help. You might be "fishy" but you're o.k. in GOM's book.

Carry on !

Thanks GOM.

Just a PS.

At no time did Ed give his name as Mohamad Zubair Edwa, that was another patient in the hospital at the same time!

Mind you our intrepid reporters here on the island aren't best known for their accuracy in reporting are they?

Enough already with the 'fishy story' stuff stevenl and all of you other sad 'speculators'.

It happened exactly as the man said. How do I know? He's a friend of a friend of mine and I went to see him yesterday to see if he needed anything as obviously it's a bit difficult for him to get around at the moment. His name is not mohamad, it's Ed (possibly short for Edward) the reporter got the wrong information from the hospital and didn't bother to check with the victim. He lives and works in S.E. Asia, hence the tan, he's as English as you can get, highly educated and articulate..

I can also tell you that he was stabbed low down in the muscle on the left side of his back. That's the real story, now give the guy a break!

If he's a friend of yours, why do you not know his first name? Ed, possibly short for Edward? Doesn't sound like a friend.......doesn't even sound like an acquaintance. It turns out his name really IS Mohammed.

Explanation please........if you can.

Read this carefully and with a bit of effort you may be able to get your brain round it... 'friend of a friend'.

My friend asked me if I would go to see Ed as he's staying at a place closer to my house than his.

That was the first time I had met him and he answered to the name Ed when I knocked on his door. Got it now?

I spoke to Ed again last night and he asked me to thank all the well-wishers on the forum and laughed when I told him about the sad speculating fish smellers.

You guys are hilarious!

Enough already with the 'fishy story' stuff stevenl and all of you other sad 'speculators'.

It happened exactly as the man said. How do I know? He's a friend of a friend of mine and I went to see him yesterday to see if he needed anything as obviously it's a bit difficult for him to get around at the moment. His name is not mohamad, it's Ed (possibly short for Edward) the reporter got the wrong information from the hospital and didn't bother to check with the victim. He lives and works in S.E. Asia, hence the tan, he's as English as you can get, highly educated and articulate..

I can also tell you that he was stabbed low down in the muscle on the left side of his back. That's the real story, now give the guy a break!

I find Mohamad's story very strange, seems something fishy about it.

Why do you think it's 'fishy'? Details please.

The only thing fishy about the story is that the paper got his name wrong. His name is Ed, not Mohamad.

The rest of it is true.

Where is 'Barka" ?

He went back to the UK several months ago. Health problems (I think).

Barka will be back in LOS next month. The GOGO bar is defintely not happening! Foolish notion dead in the water before it was launched.

Laem Kha, Ya Nui are fairly safe but wise to check with the locals first.

I don't think Gig will be playing in and around Rawai for a while. When I spoke to her last night she told me that she has to clear everything with Sony first now that she's under contract.

I'm looking forward to seeing her on TGT on the 29th July, I think we'll be seeing a very different Gig then. I'm so pleased for her, she deserves her success, she's earned it.