Aranya

Hmm. They don't sell this online?

I did post a bit here and there. I'll most probably stick around in this forum...

Hi Angi! I've recently had 2 hair disasters back to back so I can't recommend anything I bet Nat can recommend something. Are you in Bangkok, Angi?

I haven't been to Samui in ages!!! Reading your posts about that place makes me want to go for another visit soon!

Hi Cathy! Yes, that was Nat and myself! Here's the link:

http://www.sk2.com/

Click on "Country of selection United States", then "Personal Consultation". Have fun!

@ Penzman

Great idea!

Well said, Boo.

Note to HelloHello: I kinda agree with what you just wrote: " I wish this section was a little more active. But until then I will continue to read about farang guys looking for 2 Thai girls to rent for a month!. Some of the guys here make me embarrassed to be a farang. I can see WHY some Thai's could have such disgust for us. Perhaps its because Ive only been here 2 years, but I must say I am constantly shocked and amused by this place. "

It's up to us to make this forum more active Come on, girls, let's talk!

Thanks, I think your right.. Its not much money and being my village is so small it cant hurt to be generous. I just find it a thin line between generous and stupid.

True! That's why it's all an art to live in Asia sometime! (and perhaps some other places). It's important to be generous up to a certain extent so people don't think you're too cheap but also you have be careful not to let them think you're an easy prey to be ripped off!

Guys, just about 2 hours ago, hubby and I were having a drink when he spotted a huge black snake sliding on the terrasse opposite from us. We are almost certain it was cobra. Very long, very dark (maybe black) and at first it didn't move much. Then hubby went out to get some help and it must have felt the vibrations of his footsteps, it quickly slid and I lost sight of it.

We've just recently moved into this house, and it's the 3rd snake I saw, though the first 2 were not as huge as this one today.

Someone here mentionned sulphur. Is it harmful to other animals such as cats and dogs?

Hello ... "HelloHello"!

This can be a sticky situation. I know it's not the money but the principle. I guess you'll have to inquire the lady why she needs the money in advance? Is it a big emergency? (though of course, she will say it is) In my opinion, if you have a contract with your landlord, it's unlikely he or she will ask you the same favor. I guess I didn't help you much

sbk, " completely irrelevant to my life" is the perfect way to describe it! But occasionally I do find threads in the guys forums that interest me though I do not always respond, just read.

Bluecat, to be honest, since I'm a newbie, when I first read your posts, I thought you were a girl!

I'm a newbie and I most certainly do not mind that anyone posts frequently!! Why would I? Post away, Bluecat! (and other frequent posters!)

Yes, I too think temjai is the most appropriate translation You'd rather use yindee as a form of congratulations, I think

This is a very informative post! May I suggest that Chiangmai is written in one word instead of two because in Thai, most words in a sentence are attached?

tatom, I found this. Maybe it will help you grasp the meaning of kreng jai a bit better

http://www.chiangmainews.com/ecmn/dec/52.php

Languages cannot always be translated in an exact way. Kreng Jai in general, like the other posters said, means 'to be considerate'.

Wow... john b good... thanks for the kind suggestion but... relax... we were just chatting. Does it bother you that much that 2 people who happen to be on the same forum at the same time engage in a good hearted little chat? Is it against the rules here that 2 people chit chat a bit just to kill time? And for the record, I'm not looking forward to a courtship, here or any place else...

I encounter snakes and the likes (various lizards, reptiles, etc...) every so often. I live in Vientiane. I don’t think there are any ways to totally get rid of them (geckos and tokays simply won’t go away so if you can tolerate the sight of them, just leave them alone). Snakes are another matter since some can be poisonous and you wouldn’t want to put yourself or your loved ones at risk.

I’ve never heard about lemongrass being a repellent to snakes, only to moskitoes, but I’ll keep that in mind. The best ways to deter snakes from roaming around are :

1)Keep your garden well tended. Never allow plants and grass to grow too wild ! Snakes like to live undisturbed so lots of movements (digging to grow new plants, grass mowing, etc) will make them move away to quieter places.

I’ve also heard of sulphur as another member here mentionned but I’ve not used that yet.

2)Keep rodents away. If you have cats, it can help a bit.

3)Keep insects away. House geckos and tokays will help. Or hire a pest control company.

Nobody mentionned toads. For those of you with young kids, as well as dogs or cats,you might like to know that toads in our region ARE poisonous and they project a burning liquid when they feel threatened.

As for a little snake anecdote... Several years ago, I was staying at my mom’s in Bangkok, in the middle of busy Sukhumvit. One day, we could distinguish from our side of the street a long snake hanging at our neighbour’s window. It was a glass window. I didn’t know snakes could ‘adhere’ to such surface. Anyway, I went to take a look, and as I moved closer to it (crazy, I know), it suddenly just leapt ! (I didn’t know snakes leap ! Lots of things I don’t know, heh ?) My mom, who was watching from her window, went nuts and started yelling at me to come back in the house. « Run », she said, Ruuuuuuuuuuun !! ». Which I did. Wrong move. Just as I closed the door behind me, feeling back to the safety of our home, what do I see ? The snake followed and crept under the door and just went somehwere. I didn’t stay to find out where, I called the maid and told her there was a snake somewhere on the ground floor. I figured the girl just arrived from Isarn, surely she is blase about snakes. Ha ! She was just as helpless as I was. So finally, not knowing what to do, and ignoring my <English married to Thai>neighbour yelling from his window that they were boiling water, just wait, (what on earth for ?? Tea ? Now ??! ), we decided to call 191. Yeah... So there came the brave Thonglor policemen... I hysterically gave them indications from the window at the top floor. Within minutes, they found the poor snake hiding under a low table. One of the policemen found it funny to call me from downstairs and say ‘Khun, we think we found your snake, please come and see if it’s THE one’. I felt both ridiculous and relieved . The morality of this story is 1) don’t go near a snake. 2) if you happen to find yourself near a snake, stay still, don’t move. It should go away by itself, feeling unthreatened.

Weren't we being off topic for quite a while already?

Ah oui! True! Hehe...

You're fast, Bluecat, I was going to edit my reply because it didn't really reflect my thoughts but oh well, you've seen it, and I'm lazy now...

How's your weekend going?

I haven't read that book. I don't really like to think of men and women as seperate camps. Too simplistic

Oh. It's not about being vocal or not being vocal. For me, that is. I'm not afraid to voice my opinion, and I'm certain there are lot of interesting topics being discussed on the other forums but because my internet time is somewhat limited, I seldom check them and stick to this one. But just for you, Bluecat, I'll make an effort in the future

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