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What do you call an Aardvark that's been beaten up ?
Oh no.. this has turned into a what / why thread.....
Windscreen wipers: I figured it was because some people believe that the heat will stick the rubber to the windscreen. However, I suspect it's more of a 'they do it, so it must be the thing to do' type reaction..... the more who do it, the more will copy.
Another couple:
In the past I've been told to straighten the wheels after parking (reversing into a space for example) could it cause damage to the car?)
In the past I've been told to turn off the air-con before turning off the ignition (I never bother with this).
Why does everyone reverse into spaces in the shopping mall or supermarket when getting the shopping into the boot will be more difficult?
I follow the practice to turn off a/c before ignition, someone gave me a reason for this but i can't remember....i also park with my wheels straight for some reason, don't know why?
Reverse parking at malls - maybe they're only going to eat or getting a solitary bag?
JH
Sorry - brain freeze!!
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What do you call an Aardvark that's been beaten up ?
Oh no.. this has turned into a what / why thread.....
Windscreen wipers: I figured it was because some people believe that the heat will stick the rubber to the windscreen. However, I suspect it's more of a 'they do it, so it must be the thing to do' type reaction..... the more who do it, the more will copy.
Another couple:
In the past I've been told to straighten the wheels after parking (reversing into a space for example) could it cause damage to the car?)
In the past I've been told to turn off the air-con before turning off the ignition (I never bother with this).
Why does everyone reverse into spaces in the shopping mall or supermarket when getting the shopping into the boot will be more difficult?
I follow the practice to turn off a/c before ignition, someone gave me a reason for this but i can't remember....i also park with my wheels straight for some reason, don't know why?
Reverse parking at malls - maybe they're only going to eat or getting a solitary bag?
JH
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But the interview with the old guy was priceless.....
Would have been nice to see Mayweather smack the old fool.
Would have been better to see the old fool smack Mayweather......
JH
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What about the end of the fight then, Mayweather's such a nonce!!!!
Quality interview at the end tho......
JH
The good news was that we had a good showing in English without commercial breaks on Astrosports.
The rest I cannot talk about - it was depressing to watch.
But the interview with the old guy was priceless.....
JH
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What about the end of the fight then, Mayweather's such a nonce!!!!
Quality interview at the end tho......
JH
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More important question-why do off duty cops wear only plain white t-shirts when they go out?
LOL....
Why do Thai kids never change out of their school uniform??? When i was a boy we'd get out of our school uniforms as fast as possible so we could go out and play. Here you see kids in their uniforms at all times of the day AND night AND weekends - very peculiar...
JH
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In the middle east the temps are 50C during about 4 months in the summer, never seen wipers melted....
JH
Perhaps they can afford silicon wipers.
Perhaps 'melt' is not quite correct but soften and lose shape as random mentions with 'distorting'. It's the Thai reasoning for it whether it is correct or not.Eff1n2ret mentioned sticking and on my older car, cheap wipers, they did that and left black marks from the rubber. My new car, haven't seen it happen though.
Possibly silicon, is there much difference in price? i have never had any problems here with blades getting distorted on any of my vehicles...
JH
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The heat from the glass in the sun can melt the rubber.
In the middle east the temps are 50C during about 4 months in the summer, never seen wipers melted....
JH
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I had TOT one time, years ago. Still the same. Never again. They suck.
Ditto^
JH
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Thanks for the replies and I have found out that most hospitals in Pattaya can do the PCR test for hep-c because they all send the blood to the lab in bkk and the cost is 3,950 THB. The results will take about 10 days.
The only reason that a person would use BKK/PATTAYA hospital for this is because you can get a better certificate in English that will clearly show any employer weather the 3 tests are - or +
I just personally avoid giving them any business if possible however I have to this time.
Why?
JH
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I've spent time in the ME working and have always used Pattaya / BKK for medicals, always found them very professional.
JH
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There are several "copy shops" on Therapasit Road, across from the huge condo complex that can scan and copy large pages. Had some architectural, blue print sized sheets scanned and copied there recently
I "think" that the place in Tukcom that had the large format printer is closed
Thanks for the info
JH
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How can they be not be aware that the notes were fake when they admit to buying 6000 dollars for the equivelent of 1200 baht????
Yep. So how much time will they get?
200 baht fine - lol
JH
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No, you were trying to be a smart arse!
JH
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The place on Therprasit appears to be real to me. I've been there
a couple of years back. The "grown-up" fights where "interesting",
with blood splatting all over the place, and you could see the guys
where really getting hurt ...
The thing I didn't like was the small kids (5 years old and up) fighting.
One little boy was crying, and was definitely not "in to it", way to young
in my opinion ...
When I was there they only had 3 "real" fights, and the rest where
children ...
I don't remember the exact amount I payed but it was expensive,
around 1000 baht per seat.
They advertise alot on walking street, look at the electric poles and
in some bathroom of various venues, they have posters with show
times and fighters ...
Cheers,
rudi
What's the location on Theppasit rd?
JH
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No doubt this place will be full of Koreans, Japs and the likes.....by the bus load probably!
JH
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I saw an A3 scanner in Tukcom once.
Of course, I never even thought about there!!
Thanks
JH
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They ALL do it. I can hardly take a "natural" picture if they are looking at me taking a photo. It means nothing other than they are being friendly. It MIGHT have meant something special at one time, but not now.
You're right there - they do ALL do it, from a surprisingly young age also....
JH
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That was "touching." As for me, an expat who has lived in Thailand on and off for over 20 years and traveled all over Asia, I am certain Thais (and I am generalizing now) are among the worst people (in terms of ethics and morality) in all of Asia. The surface smile (a culturally learned response and nothing more) when directed at a farang typically means, "Hello walking ATM, how can I cheat you today." I see a very rapid rise in xenophobia in Thailand--especially among young people. This will impact negatively tourism and Thailand's image as a good expat retirement destination.
Thank you!!!!
I think several people in this thread still have on their rose tinted specs!
JH
Or.....Thais have a word for it. Som Na Na. You get what you deserve. Maybe Karma is real?
Som nom na is actually quite a bit more rude in Thai actually, it translates to " serves your f**king right".........lovely huh???
JH
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Good info but not really a surprise about the prices.....
JH
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There's a place on Theppasit that has Muay Thai boxing, don't think it's staged but not sure? They have a lot of Farang vs Thai matches there. Not sure exactly where it is either.
Not really much help at all - lol
JH
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Anyone know where i can get A3 or larger documents scanned in Pattaya?
JH
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why not stand the food bowl on a tray of water,we have used lots of powders and the chalk but the most efective way is to spray with a ant /termite solution under wherever you keep the food.always keep food in sealtight containers.
Bowl of water, that's what we do too - simple. I do not like to spray too many chemicals, too many animals!
JH
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That was "touching." As for me, an expat who has lived in Thailand on and off for over 20 years and traveled all over Asia, I am certain Thais (and I am generalizing now) are among the worst people (in terms of ethics and morality) in all of Asia. The surface smile (a culturally learned response and nothing more) when directed at a farang typically means, "Hello walking ATM, how can I cheat you today." I see a very rapid rise in xenophobia in Thailand--especially among young people. This will impact negatively tourism and Thailand's image as a good expat retirement destination.
Thank you!!!!
I think several people in this thread still have on their rose tinted specs!
JH
Perhaps 'melt' is not quite correct but soften and lose shape as random mentions with 'distorting'. It's the Thai reasoning for it whether it is correct or not.
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Not good but all relative, must be better than the situation in the home country where they have come from.....happens all over the world and will never be eliminated.
JH