Stan42

I always microwave it myself at home.

They're not dumb, they simply haven't been educated (if at all) about logic and reason. Buy them some documentaries by Dawkins or send them some Seasons of Penn & Teller : BS.

Most Thai's don't really take care of their dogs that much. They go to Chatuchak, pick an individual they think is cute, pay 30k, then take them home and raise them like an object.

They don't take them out for walks, they feed them their left overs, like spaghetti, many rice dishes, even pizza.They also never bother about hygiene.

I already answered this question in a different thread: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/836501-is-it-really-better-to-learn-thai-rather-than-staying-clueless/page-2

Well... Looks like I'm the only one on TVF who daily drinks tap water from my apartment. Been doing so for 3 years. No recognizable link to being sick. I pour it into water bottles and cool them in the fridge.

Never seen anybody get hit (yet), but what really disturbs me is the fact that it's 100% legal!!! for motorbikes to use the sidewalk. The police in front of Benjaksiri park do this regularly, right up there with Pizza deliveries. Each time I walk from Suk 22 to Suk 26 I'm taking a risk.

Things that make me go aaaarrrrrrggggggghhhhhh?

Orgasms.

There's an official Marvel store in Central World

It`s from the 2013 movie, Only God Forgives.

Type; Only God Forgives 2013, into Google search and all will be revealed.

As a symbol of some kind, it means nothing.

Oh boy, after googling it I actually have seen that crappy movie. I must have fallen asleep while watching it since I still can't recall seeing that symbol.

Can't connect it to any film, but It looks a lot like a random "cool" symbol, that was designed for advertising purposes. I don't even suspect it's a Lawas design. Some forms of self designed muay Thai symbols:

None of these patterns represent any deeper meaning. They just look good.

#4: Neither

I think I may have run into OP several times around Nana and Patpong.

Congratulations OP. You are very lucky man! In one month you spend more than the average Thai does in a whole year. While I don't spend that much money per month:

Feels good to be a rich white guy in a developing country amirite?

Please, follow me and allow me to show you just how deep the rabbit hole goes... mwahahaha..

I have bank accounts I didn't use for years and than used them again without any problems

me too.Dont see this as an issue.

Me three. Definitely more than a year.

I live alone so all the money I make is mine, MINE, MINE!!!

and what makes you think an anonymous internet forum will be any better.

Plenty of "experts" around here.

HEY I'm an expert!... What were we talking about again?

LOL thanks for the laugh.

I had my name changed last year. I went to the district under which my house is registered and went to that place where they issue ID cards (amphoe). Took about 15min and they changed my name without problems.

Thanks Stan, may I ask what documents were required for the name change? Did you change your last name as well or was it just your first name?

Neither. Farangs usually have three names, a first name, a middle name, and a last name. Thai's do not have a middle name. When I was born and got registered, my first and middle name were stuck together. When I wanted to renewed my passport 2 years ago the name on my Thai passport had to be the same as the name on my ID card. So I basically had to change the name on my Thai ID card to first name and last name, leaving my middle name out.

If I remember correctly, the documents required were my original birth certificate, and most importantly my registered name (tabien baan). As said before this should be done at the office where you are registered with. My first try was in Klong Toei, where I live obviousy, but I had to go to the Prakhanong district, where my house is and where I'm officially registered. Just to be prepared I brought along the aforementioned old passport, ID card, and most importantly house registration papers (tabien baan). Since it was only a matter of pressing the space bar between my first and middle name, it wasn't a big hassle.

I had my name changed last year. I went to the district under which my house is registered and went to that place where they issue ID cards (amphoe). Took about 15min and they changed my name without problems.

Non, niet, nein, and no.

My one and a quarter cents (That's all I can spare):

I've directly seen and experienced this with the younger members in my big Thai family.

Ironically, Thai students work harder than Western students, have more homework, spend their holidays being tutored 24/7, but are still as dumb as a sack of hay. Ask any Thai teenager about, the four fundamental forces, WW2, the periodic table, evolution, or the rise of the Roman Empire and it's decline into the Dark Ages. Or simply ask them to name some of the most influential historical figures and exactly what they did.

One must consider what is exactly being taught in Thai schools.

Look at the teachers: English is taught by young backpacking tourists who don't even have a degree in education, they just follow their text books and don't even speak a single word of Thai (Some of my friends from high school had to study for four years and earn a degree before they were qualified to teach). My Thai cousin studied German (probably because I'm German and his family has some sort of inferiority complex) for three years, he now proudly "teaches" German courses for 1'500thb per student when I, as a fluent speaking German, can clearly say he cannot even pronounce the words properly.

Therefore it shouldn't surprise anyone that employers automatically check if their applicants have been educated abroad or not. It's because they know how poor Thai education is, and spending a single year at a top university abroad instantly boosts your chances of getting a good job. But of course you need to be rich in the first place to afford attending a university abroad, let alone complete a four year BA degree there. So once again only the Hiso have the luxury of attending a top university and getting a good paying job. If you were born into a poor family, regardless of how superior your intelligence is, you're going to end up selling street food.

Nuts. You need to get out and meet some Thai graduates who make the cars, petroleum products, steel, and the thousands of companies that have Thai graduates on the payroll.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_and_colleges_in_Thailand

There are thousands of scholarships for poor students in Thailand. It is all on the internet if you but want to look. Many universities make contracts with students to pay for degrees by teaching at the university for 2 years after graduation. Many industrial companies award scholarships for poor students. There is an exam taken by poor teaching students that if passed they are awarded a 4 year scholarship in return for teaching for 4 years after graduation at government schools. So if the kid is smart and studies they can get an education regardless of financial means.

I forgot to mention, my nephew got into a top university last year after his parents bribed donated 300k.

Nothing. I'd spend all my money right there on hookers and blow.

My one and a quarter cents (That's all I can spare):

I've directly seen and experienced this with the younger members in my big Thai family.

Ironically, Thai students work harder than Western students, have more homework, spend their holidays being tutored 24/7, but are still as dumb as a sack of hay. Ask any Thai teenager about, the four fundamental forces, WW2, the periodic table, evolution, or the rise of the Roman Empire and it's decline into the Dark Ages. Or simply ask them to name some of the most influential historical figures and exactly what they did.

One must consider what is exactly being taught in Thai schools.

Look at the teachers: English is taught by young backpacking tourists who don't even have a degree in education, they just follow their text books and don't even speak a single word of Thai (Some of my friends from high school had to study for four years and earn a degree before they were qualified to teach). My Thai cousin studied German (probably because I'm German and his family has some sort of inferiority complex) for three years, he now proudly "teaches" German courses for 1'500thb per student when I, as a fluent speaking German, can clearly say he cannot even pronounce the words properly.

Therefore it shouldn't surprise anyone that employers automatically check if their applicants have been educated abroad or not. It's because they know how poor Thai education is, and spending a single year at a top university abroad instantly boosts your chances of getting a good job. But of course you need to be rich in the first place to afford attending a university abroad, let alone complete a four year BA degree there. So once again only the Hiso have the luxury of attending a top university and getting a good paying job. If you were born into a poor family, regardless of how superior your intelligence is, you're going to end up selling street food.

Yes. It really IS unusually hot for this time of the year. When I go outside it's like I'm not getting a suntan but third degree burns. My electricity bill went up an extra 1'500thb and the aircon isn't really helping much.