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Pattaya's dynamic duo of quality journalism better known as Howard and Niels will be salivating with journalistic delight over this juicy story...
Hey Pdaz; I am not sure what's actually funnier; that 'cock 'n bull' story, or your very apt descripion "The Dynamic Duo" ? ? ? ? You sure did hit that nail squarely on its head, allright !
Briliant; thanks for the chuckle mate !
JGK/Pattaya
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My Pattaya mansion, having been kamoy-free for over 22 years was done twice in as many months this year. Both times the property was unoccupied and the first time they got inside by jemmying open the front door, smashing all 3 locks. The second attempt saw the neighbours catching the blighters jump over the wall and they called the MIB. A front window had been prised open but the kamoy bars stalled them before the took flight empty handed.
While I was buying new front door locks (after the first break-in), I noticed some Chubb branded alarm systems among others at one of the home hardware stores on Sukhumvit. These look like they would work on a condo but has anyone managed to secure a 3-bedroom house with what is available locally? I need something that triggers the floodlights and a very, very large horn like I have in Houston. Maybe 3 door sensors, 4 window sensors and a motion detector would suffice. Apart from cctv systems that require real-time surveillance to be effective, is anyone local supplying anything basic but reliable? I have toyed with Swann and Panasonic ip cameras but they are pretty worthless with TT&T's dodgy internet IMHO.
Oh yes, dogs are NOT an option here.
Many thanks,
Hi, NanLeow,
A similar fate was our lot, a bit over a year ago.
This is what you do: call Mr. Andre Machielsen at 089 - 71 93 555 This fabulous Dutchman has operated Master-Safety Co., Ltd. for over 30 years in Thailand. Don't fiddle with "DIY" 'solutions'; get professional help from this chap. I did and we never had another incident PLUS we have a peace-of-mind factor, which is priceless, if you know what I mean.
JGK/Pattaya
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Not necessarily related to this...but...
I had a scare of my life visiting Phuket and taking one of those cruises last January. It went along well until we stopped at one Island and we were told that everyone can choose whether to swim ashore or take a canoe. I chose to swim since the beach was about 50-100 meters away. I consider myself quite a good swimmer and am not unfamiliar with long distances.
However, this time while stretching my swim muscles, I noticed that I was not approaching the beach. Quite the opposite. I realised that I was in a very strong sea current floating away from the ship and others. I tried first to wave my hand to the staff that was canooing near me. They noticed me and TURNED THEIR HEADS AWAY! Nice! I tried shouting, no reply. Luckily a lonely Englishman noticed me and came to my rescue. Slightly embarrasing, of course, but beats left floating away.
This is just one example of how security and safety issues are not taken care of in the lovely land of Smile. I haven't got a clue if this was what caused the poor chap to meet the end of his days but I just wonder if anyone had noticed anything in my case. In time, that is.
And just guess who is not taking another cruise ever?
OMNI4ME; your experience, - and it's correlation to this sad news, is by far the most sensible response to this story. Your experience should be printed on a pamphlet and handed to all those people contemplating taking part in such 'fun boating activities'.
I, for one, thank you for sharing this horrible experience with us, because this CAN help save life and lots of misfortune.
Cheers,
JGK/Pattaya
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you have made as many as 12 friends on this forum
you seem like a billy no mates type to me, with litle else to do but be critical of people that actually contribute something positive to the board
Complaining about other posters's minor spelling mistakes and counting how many "friends" people have listed on their profile is hardly "contributing something positive to the board" - especially since you can't use the English language correctly yourself and have no "friends" listed AT ALL.
Ulysses: you hit the nail squarly on the head ! This "Blackman" character really begins to stick-out like the proverbial 'sore-thumb' - in my opinion this chap is a Moron of Epic proportions. Rarely ever seen such a Tsunami of verbal diahrea ! !
Cheers,
JGK/Pattaya
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Given the latest crisis, do you have confidence in Abhisit's abilities to lead this country out of the current crisis?
Yes I do; absolutely ! It was a masterful performance, which totally credits Kh. Abhisit and totally discredited the "other side".
Now he has yet another great opportunity to un-nerve the saga of the Yellow-Shirts (still awaiting justice), since the cowardly and brutal attack on Khun Sonthi, yesterday morning at 05:00, since the court could then rule, that inspite of a suspended guilty-ruling Kh. Sonthi will be allowed to go free since it could be inferred that he "received sufficient punishment" compliments of the"other side" yet again. (Please Note: over 100 rounds fired at his car with an AK-47 ! ! ! )
Talk about getting one's foot into one's mouth, huh ?!?!
Now; let's hope this administration has the guts to clean-up the Police, Border-Police, Immigration and Armed Forces businesses ! !
Thailand: the Future is Here ! ! !
JGK/Pattaya
PS: You got to love this Kingdom . . . .
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Abhisit - sorry, but your hopeless.
Every one has a right to protest, but within the law.
Where are the cops ? Stupid question really.
I'll tell you what amazes me; having lived in Pattaya for almost 18 years: for us residents, it as been extremely tedious moving around the city for things like shopping, business-meetings etc. At every entry-point into the down-town area, there are heavily manned police-posts and visible barricades, ready to be deployed at a moment's notice, obviously. So for the normal populace, movement within the core of Pattaya was very difficult UNLESS you were wearing a red-shirt . . . . . it seems a bit like Sesame Open, because these 'Red's' were free to go anywhere. This puzzles me and I am just wondering what the actual strategy (if any) was/is here in Pattaya.
Sawasdee-Phimai to one and all . . . . .
JGK/Pattaya
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A Dutch reporter says Joran van der Sloot, the main suspect in the disappearance of US citizen Natalee Holloway on the Caribbean island of Aruba, is now living in Bangkok making a living off 'exporting' Thai prostitutes to Holland.
The only news source I have is in Dutch:
http://www.standaard.be/Artikel/Detail.asp...DMF07112008_034
English-language media will probably pick up on this later, after this guy puts his report on a TV show.
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Here's a quick translation of the essential part of the Dutch language article:
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JORAN VAN DER SLOOT DEALS IN THAI PROSTITUTES
Joran van de Sloot (21) has set-up a trade in young women.
This is evidenced from a new undercover operation of Dutch TV-Crime-Invesigator Peter R. De Vries
in an article which appeared in De Telegraaf last Friday.
Acording to De Vries, Joran van der Sloot, who is a suspect in the disappearance of a young Dutch girl
Nathalee Holloway on the Island of Aruba, is currently active in the Thai Prostitution scene.
De Vries garnered his information on evidence providedby an infiltrant, who introduced himself to
Van der Sloot as a Dutch entrepreneur in the sex-industry.
The Dutch journalist secretly recorded his meetings and there’s little doubt left about how scant little respect
this 21 year old has for the lives ofm others.
The fact that he embarked on a career in the flesh-trade, right after the disappearance of Nathalee, speaks volumes, says De Vries.
The planning of flesh-trade activities is highly punishable. This could bring him, in Thailand, problems of epic proportions.
Acording to De Vries, the 21 year ol Joran is living in an expensive villa in Thailand, which he pays for with the proceeds from the sex-trade.
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Immigration I reckon that's the worst problem facing Thailand Im sure it will help, thank God the economy is in good shape and the Thais are all happy with the current situation except for those darn Farang (sarcasm)
So, you reckon immigration should just not try to improve and they should keep letting many criminals into the country? They shouldn't change for the better so Thailand can get rid of the lable of being a haven for Western criminals? Good idea. (sarcasm)
The immigration department does not run the economy and does not run parliament so I think they'll just stick to the area assigned to them. Glad you got to irrationally try to attribute this news article to how Thailand hates farang, though. Use the argument where it actually applies, which is nowhere near here. Perhaps you should just leave if you're so dissatisfied?
JimJim: I couldn't have said it better myself ! !
Reminds me of one of my favorite sayings:
"Never argue with a fool . . . . .they'll bring you down to their level and beat you with their experience . . . . "
JGK
Pattaya
(18 yrs. in LOS)
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Great news for Pattaya!
Which is conspicuously absent from the itinerary for obvious reasons....
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Hey there "Cloud-Hopper", I never knew you were just another "Pattaya-Basher"; well I've been here some 18 years and I still truly appreciate the magnificent infra-structure on offer here. I even daresay that it is un-equaled in the Kingdom. True; traffic is getting more and more congested; true - motorcycle drivers could drive one crazy (believe in Kharma: problem solved) and true; petty criminals are havig a hay-day here,currently.
However; all-in-all, Pattaya offers a combination of facilities that are unique and great !
As far as Chinese Visitors to this city; please don't overlook the fact that all Chinese come from China; there are also vast contingents of Taiwanese, Korean and H.K.- Chinese visiting Pattaya on a daily basis. The last number I was quoted (very reliable source) was an avarage of 3,000 per diem.
So before patronizing this great city of Pattaya - get your facts straight, okay ?
J.G.K.
Pattaya
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This is almost as absurd as the announcement of Chalerm
seeking the Justice Ministry top post. I'll tell you what; this country's politics are the very best soap-opera on this world's stage. Just too bad that millions have to suffer . . . . . This country isn't ready for democracy, this country needs a benevolent dictator: ME ! -
I would strongly advice you to visit your local Immigration Department. These people (contrary to popular belief !) are actually there (and happy) to help you 'round this little 'mine-field' you suddenly found yourself in.
In case you don;t have the stomach for this, why don;t you consult with a specialized lawyer's firm.
I don't know where you are located, but if you're in Bangkok, contact a Mr. Marcus Collins:
McEvily & Collins Law Office
ฺBangkok
Two Pacific Place
21st Floor, Suite 2100
142 Sukhumvit Road
Klongtoey
Bangkok 10110
Tel: 66 (2) 305-2300
Fax: 66 (2) 653-2163
E-mail: [email protected]
Marcus has a private e-mail: [email protected]
Marcus Mobile Telephone: +66 (0)81 867 12 17
In case you're in Pattaya, just give me a ring and I'll soon put you in touch with a bonafide Thai lawyer, who has served us very well for many years. My number is 0810847 35 76
Take the stress-factor out of your current predicament and get the correct information straight from the horse's mouth, okay ?
Cheers,
Jaap K.
Pattaya
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"In a political transition into a full democracy, which is a sensitive period for all sides, the military should not be involved in politics and politicians should not interfere with the military," he said.
what a strange statement that is. The Government should be able to control the military. Well thats how it works in most other countries.
I agree. I would go further and say it is bizarre.
If the Government is to be in control of all aspects of policy, both internal and external, then it certainly needs to be in charge of Defence.
How would the Generals - unconstrained politically - react to an instruction to defend Thailand against an external threat or tp participate with an ally not of their choosing in war games? Would they operate an Army foreign policy independent of that of the civilian Executive and Parliament? How could that possibly work? And what would happen if the Army, Air Force and Navy disagreed about the threat that Thailand might be facing? Who would arbitrate? Who would command?
How would the Generals pay for themselves? In a normally functioning parliamentary system the Executive presents a set of budgets - including Defence - to Parliament for scrutiny, amendment and approval. As the Executive and Parliament will now be civilian how will the Generals get their financing if the Army is not to be interfered with by politicians. And what could possibly be the role of a "neutral" Defence Minister? In what way could he/she be independent of the Executive and Parliament?
Like Thailand, the UK is a Constitutional Monarchy. In my youth we held the Queen in no less esteem than Thais now hold the King. I recall that my oath on joining HM Royal Marines was to serve Her Majesty and "those set in authority over me". "Those set in authority over me" included politicians for whom I may not have voted, may even have despised but I did not have the choice that seems to be demanded by the Generals to serve whomever they choose at their own whim.
I may have missed something else in the re-writing of the Constitution. Have the Generals granted themselves immunity from prosecution for the coup?
It seems from the statements in the above article that there is only one way the Generals can be confident of achieving their aspirations (of no political interference in their affairs) and that is always to have the threat of a further coup in reserve.
Lucky Thailand to have reverted to democracy. Now, Thai Government, you need to get the military back into their barracks and obedient to the will of the people's representatives in Parliament. Good luck with that!
You joyfully write: "Lucky Thailand to have reverted to democracy." - but I'm afraid that this beautiful nation is not at all ready for what we term "democracy", that much is obvious. Look at the facts; most parties recently bought votes (wholesale/Retail & any other "sale) from the gullible majority in Thailand. Ofcourse Thaksin is getting back in, since he made big promises and (inadvertently) also did some positive things. All the while though, he's been filling his pockets like there's no tomorrow . . . . . .
No; this Kingdom is being run by greedy little boys, who are pretending to do an honest man's job ! ! There certainly not ready for a "democracy", what we need here is a "Benevolent Dictator", but where on earth do you find one of them ? ? ?
The next feww months are going to be incredible; I am holding my breath ! ! !
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You can try and rationalise it or compare it with other countries problems, but this is an all time low.
I agree - Walking Street is a sleazy place.
Well, I beg to differ. I lived/worked here (Pattaya) for 16 years and always take friends/family visiting from overseas down to the walking street. We always come away with pain in our cheek-muscles from laughing.
It's a funny place; a true study in human behaviour, but I would not call it a "sleazy" place. Besides: what are you comparing it to ? ? ?
You wanna do "sleazy" go and have a look at the Rheperbahn in Germany, or the red-light-district in Amsterdam !
So Mr. "jimmy-the-mook" think again, okay - before you insult totally innocent people (and/or their city-parts) of being "sleazy".
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This amazing King of Thailand,
A man who built his own dinghy and loved sailing it,
A man who writes his own music and loves Jazz,
A man who is comfortable with world-leaders
Yet listens to a little poor Thai boy and changes his life for the better . . . .
A man who rarely steps to the fore',
But knows exactly what's going on in his land, of which he personally knows almost every square inch,
This is the amazing King of Thailand,
Admired by many and loved by even more.
He 'donated' his life, privacy and so much more,
For his people !
What a man; what a King !
Our thoughts & prayers for your Highness's continued health and happiness are with us, deep inside our hearts.
Jaap & Chanjira Klasema
Pattaya
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On a recent trip to Europe, my wife and I decided to use the Long-Term-Parking facility at the new Suvarnabuhmi Airport. We had our Check-In at around 23:00 PM and arrived well before that time at the Airport complex. The signs directing us to the Long-Term Parking (LTP) was very adequate and we had no problems finding it. Drove through a little wicket, where they gave us a ticket, so far so good. This LTP facility is huge and can probably hold thousands of cars. When we got there, there were mayby 30 cars parked there. Of course, we parked as close to where we suspected the pick-up point of the courtesy bus to be.
At the time, there was a slight drizzle and here and there were large pools (fairly deep) of water. No problem; git the suitcases and hand-luggage out and avoided most poodles by steering around them. Then we had to cross some grass areas (nobody had though of putting pedestrian walkways through these areas, much less little ramps meant for suitcases and/or wheelchairs.
So; had to "wade" through these soaked grass-areas until we reached the bus-station. This station did have some roof over it, but was full of gaps, so no drier than standing in the rain.
The a bus came; not a specially designed "courtesy" bus, with low floor; extra wide entrance/exits, but a normal type of bus. I got my wife on board with the hand-lugage and started back to get the first of our two (very heavy) suitcases, when the driver started to close the doors and started to dirve off . . . . . after a loud yell from me, he stopped and opened the (narrow) door again and waited this time, until I had managed to drag our two suitcases on board . . . . . There was no place to sit, because the bus was full with what quickly appeared to be Airport-employees going either on, or off a shift. Strange, we thought, but never mind. So; while standing the entire 10 minute trip to the terminal, with my feet soaked by the poodles and my face dripping with perspiration due to the heavy lifting and stress, the driver did his utmost to knock me and my cases over, fortunately, my wife had been able to get a seat.
Upon our return to Thailand, we went to the ground-floor kerb, as directed by the signs ("Courtesy Bus Long-Term Parking") and waited until a bus came. Didn't take too long, but it was, again, a regular type bus, full of employees and the whole scenario was repeated. Big difference was, this bus did not go to the LTP, but instead to some Bus-Terminal. We were told to get off and grab a "red-Bus" if we wanted to get anywhere near our car . . . . So; out of the first bus (with all of our belongings and heavy suitcases) and a bit later back on yet another bus, with all of our belongings and heavy suitcases. Remember; this is after an all night flight, during which it was impossible to sleep, due to loud conversationalists in our vicinity . . . . .
Fortunately, the weather was clear and we did not have to wade through mud and poodles from the little bus-stop to where our car was parked. Once aboard, we drove to the wicket to leave the LTP-compound, but there was no person manning the exit booth . . . . . . . I had to get out of my car and walked around a bit. Then I notices the entrance booth's window was half open, but also appeared unmanned. Only when I stuck my head inside that window, did I notice a female lying in her chair, fast asleep, with her jersey draped over her head to shield her from light and noise, no doubt . . . . . .
After a few loud yells, she eventually woke up and took my ticket.
My wife and I are in the Service Industry and have been for many years. We're not wingers, or complainers. We have appreciation for all people involved in this great industry, but the basics have to be right and correct and it is blatently obvious that this LTP discipline at the new Airport leaves a heck-of-a-lot to be desired.
Next time ? We simply take a taxi fro/to Pattaya and shall avoid the Long-Term-Parking "Sevice" with a passion !
J. & C. Klasema
Pattaya
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Dear all,
I recently met-up with a chap by the name of Michael Antoni.
He's Australian and spent some time in the Phuket area. Then he came to Pattaya, where I met him. Unfortunately I lost his e-mail address and mobile number. However; I would like to talk to him some more.
If anyone out there know Michael Antoni, please come back to me, thanks.
J.G. Klasema / Pattaya
<email not permitted>
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showed he had sought to benefit himself through brutal and lawless acts, with no regard for social peace and the country's tourism image.
So does this mean most of the Thai parliament is in trouble?
In my humble opinion, you just hit the nail squarely on the head, mate !
Mind you; the investigations are continuing and there's always hope, huh ?
Cheers,
JGK
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I'm willing to bet that it's converted to life in prison on appeal.Good news
If that happened to you, wouldn't you rather be dead ? ? ? ?
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Cole-slaw with raisins ? ? ? ? ? ? - Where do you hail from ? ? ? ?
Okay; the best coleslaw in Pattaya I have found to come from any KFC (that's Kentucky Fried Chicken) outlet. They still make it the way we used to get it 30 years ago in the USA & Canada; truly delicious ! ! And; definately no raisins !
JGK/Pattaya
where can u buy tubs of colslaw in pattaya.Do you mean coleslaw?
Or as my ex-wife (Polish) would say "Kowee-Swav"
Shred up some white and red cabbage, grate a little bit of carrot, stir in some mayonnaise and toss in a few juicy raisins.
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We have an almost 2 month old little female kitten to give away free to a good & loving home.
She's extremely friendly and already house-trained.
Color is Pure-Black and she only needs love.
Please contact us by e-mail: [email protected] or by Mobile: 08 1847 35 76
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Congratulations to Khun Mechai, he deserves the recognition.
I "third" that (=one after the person who "seconds")
Heartfelt congratulations to Khun Mechai
Yes; Khun Mechai is a remarkable person in more than one way.
During one of the many conversations, I was honored to have with him, at his stunning Pattaya Cabbages & Condoms resort (Soi Asia Hotel, Pratuhmnak Hill), he told me that this property had been in his family a long time. In fact his forebeares built a Teak Thai home on it, many many years ago.
When Khun Mechai started to re-develop the property, he carefully took down the old homestaed and re-used every scrap of teak in the making of the furniture his guests use every day.
He explained to me "In this way; the spiritual contents of that effort of so many years ago, has not left the land, but is still present here today, albeit in a different form".
This goes a long way in explaining the true character of this man who I'm proud to be able to call a "friend".
JGK/Pattaya
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I hope it all works out for them. Power to the people!
AND TO THE ELEPHANTS ! ! ! !
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Well, I sure do feel safer now- surely there can be no problems if the police and army will be working together.Elephants will also be barred from entering Bangkok at this time.
What IS it with the legal action against elephants?
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C'mon; can't you guy figure that one out ???? Okay; I'll tell you then; it's really simple: By keeping Elephants out of Bangkok tomorrow, we will know for sure that the avarage IQ in town will be of an extraordinarilly LOW level, hence possibly less trouble . . . . . . . .
Incidentally; I read also that these 13,000 soldiers will safeguard the security of the capital, whilst being UN-ARMED ?!?!?!?
In this case, we better hope that the instigators-of-trouble are also (nobly) without violence ! ! !
Te blind leading the blind: the story of Siam !
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I do hope that the young Scottish Man is now in prison and will remain there for a long time. I hate the bad image that some Farangs give, that sticks to the rest of us. There are an awful lot of Fat Useless Losers here, I try very hard to avoid them. You can see some of them riding about on Big Noisy ego boosting penus extending motor cycles, owning the road, intimidating normal citizens. I believe in in equality, honesty and justice. I detest corruption, inequality, injustice, the inability to deliver services as promised. What do you believe in?
John 1012: I believe what you said is "right on the money" ! I could not have phrased it better myself !
Jaap K / Pattaya
15 yrs in Thailand
Phuket Immigration Crackdown Announced
in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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HEY MISTER PANIC-PERSON (and you're obviously not the only oe on this litle forum !) : Why don;t you slow down and relize a few things:
1. We ARE all guests in this brilliant country
2. Last time in Pattaya, no measures (security) to speak of, were taken and look what happened there
3. Whenever you write your comments; PRETEND hat some Thai people are reading this forum too . . . . .
"Yellow-Stars" and "Tatoo'd Numbers-on-arms", what a bunch of super rude and extremely infantile suggestions; certainly show the level of thought some of these people are (only) capable of.
Just because a web-site forum is a "printed" media, doesn't mean that you can just write anything (like the super-insults which appeared here), only morons of epic proportions do this; I just bet your mouths aren't half as big, when it comes to person-to-person communications.
Let's all behave ourselves.
BTW; this system of ospitality Industry reporting excists in many other civilized countries; maybe check out your own country, before criticizing the one you have chosen to live in ?