ripstanley

_{I always book with 2 people.I never have A problem}

I almost missed you post with the small font. Very true. In 2008 I travelled to Phuket. When I checked in I was informed that if I wanted a person to stay overnight there would be an additional cost of 1,000 Baht. I was also informed this was because I had booked as a single traveller. I was also told that if I had booked as a double (at the same price) there would be no additional cost. So cost has declined in 4 years.

It very much depends on the person. Some show maturity at a younger age then others.

They can vote at 18 which is compulsory but are not considered an adult until 20

When our boy was born 2 months ago my wife chose an English name and I chose his Thai name. We had to wait until he was born because the day of his birth had a bearing on his Thai name. I know this does not help you but it is another look at the names of children. Enjoy your new life when she is born.

Interesting you chose the Thai name and wife the English name. My wife wants a falang name which she wants me to pick but if shes letting me choose then its gonna be a nice Thai name. Which Im starting to see there are plenty nice names.

BTW did your wife choose an English name your happy with?

She chose Alexander which I was happy with.

Hua Hin

http://www.expathuahin.com/immigration-huahin.php

Just a figure of speech mate, I was referring to places many many kilometres north of Darwin... Vientiane, the Philippines, Chiang Rai.... sorry about the misunderstanding.

no problems

Scea

I got a nice little massage movie, i can give you.

It makes the mind boggle.

If you want it i can give you a copy next time we meet

After a decade north of Darwin I'd be surprised if you could come up with much that would boggle my mind.

A bit off topic. Where did you live north of Darwin? I lived in the NT for 30 years.

When our boy was born 2 months ago my wife chose an English name and I chose his Thai name. We had to wait until he was born because the day of his birth had a bearing on his Thai name. I know this does not help you but it is another look at the names of children. Enjoy your new life when she is born.

I think photo shopping plays a major part in any photography these days, it's a rare photo I don't fiddle with, even if it's just a minor crop.

Back in the day it was a complex process involving darkrooms and smelly chemicals but now improvement is just a mouse click away.

I think if people are posting shots representing the Chiang Rai sky they you have natural colours and not be heavily modified. As most of the shots are heavily saturated and colorised they probably should be posted in a photography section under editing.

The few photos I have posted here have had no editing. That is why I posted them here. They are of the sky in Chiang Rai region

Your shots are not heavily edited - but when I see blue clouds of a purple sky - whilst pretty it is not a true representation of what you will see in CR

Can you please show me what you are talking about? I have an Olympus SP-600UZ. I shoot and then download. I do not edit after they are downloaded. I am sorry I am not a professional.

I think photo shopping plays a major part in any photography these days, it's a rare photo I don't fiddle with, even if it's just a minor crop.

Back in the day it was a complex process involving darkrooms and smelly chemicals but now improvement is just a mouse click away.

I think if people are posting shots representing the Chiang Rai sky they you have natural colours and not be heavily modified. As most of the shots are heavily saturated and colorised they probably should be posted in a photography section under editing.

The few photos I have posted here have had no editing. That is why I posted them here. They are of the sky in Chiang Rai region

Would be not very popular where I live as helmets are seldom worn.

His visa extention is based on marriage. It appears that this marriage is now finished. Does this mean that his extension based on marriage is now nulified?

The Thai word for aliens must be Farang

Good question VF, I seek my own nirvanna (nibbana)

I'm sick of the cut throat society to be honest. I guess I've always been a buddhist, even before I'd heard of Buddha.( or maybe it's the movie "LORD JIM'' that left its impression since childhood)

I have travelled the world, I know how small earth really is. The idea of boundries is beyond me, If your born there u have to die there, is beyond belief. ( I blame air travel speed for that, has not changed for 45 years, well before the first PC, hard to believe )

Chiang Rai appeals for a number of reasons.

Climate I'm one of those farang who likes to walk, not for any other reason, only that I can. Thai people are dismayed that I would rather walk 5 km rather than sit in a taxi in traffic Cooler weather would be nice given my age in ten years on. Would love to meet a local that likes to hike for more than 100 metres.Many rivers,streams to explore.

Location Whilst I have never been on a visa run the prospect worries me. I have had an APEC card previously, so the experience will be new. I like that it would take only a morning. Not sure visa yet, maybe retirement, if still current in a few years

International/regional airport with flights to BKK daily at a good price.Previously a would have preferred krabi, but as we know the beach holds less appeal as we get older. Then again three months by the sea might be nice.

Always been a country boy, prefer outdoors to indoors. Further south maybe be too hot.

Price Point Nirvanna is possible.

The People nothing against city dwellers but I prefer the country swagger,always have.

But you have to love thailand, thats the key.

Sorry hope that helps.

Nirvana, nirvanna, or nibbana - make of it what you will...!? I still love Thailand.

I live a few km south of you in Phayao. My 'location, location' reason was due to my wife having to teach at Phayao University after finishing her PhD in the UK (where we met several years ago). I should be in Bangkok, but my boss has been very good to me (which is a whole new story).

We are both young(ish) (I am 35 and the oldest by a while), so our 'wants' are probably somewhat different to most on here?! We also have a 3 month old daughter, who has changed everything in our life immensely!! This answer may have been VERY different last year!?

So...

While I very much enjoy myself in Phayao, it would be better if I understood a LOT more Northern Thai. My Thai isn't bad, but when you are having to live here it would be highly beneficial to know the local dialect (which, by the way, changes between Chiang Rai/Mai, Nan, Phayao and Phrae)...!

Phayao might not be on the 'cutting edge' for Farang-based 'necessities'; but you can get by without too much hardship!? The plus points for me are:

a) It's still cheap (land, house, food, whatever....) - more so than Chiang Rai/Mai.

The people are nice as can be!

c) You can easily avoid 'farang' food - we have a pizza place and a KFC. More than enough for me...

d) Kao-Soi is available at several restaurants...! )

That's my tuppence worth anyway (perhaps giving away where I was originally from).

Ciao for now... M

Good to see another poster in the Phayao area. Our new boy is almost 2 months old. They certainly do change you life for the better.

Click on your user name top right hand corner. Click on My Settings On the left hand side you will see Email and Passwords. Click on this and then you can change your password. I hope this helps.

This is certainly about Chiang Rai and more photos the better. New and old members can certainly see what a beautiful region this is.

I have commented on other threads about no number plates. I bought a new car in April. I still do not have a number plates. The car rego sticker was issued in June so I have a lable on my windscreen and book but no number plates. I have driven from Phayao to Chiang Rai and Mae Sai. Been through numerous police checks and never been stopped. It appears that the police are aware of the shortage of number plates. I see many cars and motor bikes without plates.

I am fine Thankyou for your concerns.

If anyone knows this guy, than it is your duty to report to the police, even anonymously.

A truly terrible state of affairs.

Very true Beetlejuice. There is a family out there that will need closure.

Yes the Brits are a bunch of whingeing Pohms .... BUT... I love the way they can take the piss out of themselves

You spelt Poms wrongly. Bloody Antipodeans, mangling the Queen's English. Goodness knows how they'd spell if they ever became a republic...

SC

Sorry SC... we in Orstrailiar understand that when British prisoners were transported to penal colonies, the were know as

Prisoners Of His Majesty ...POHM...or plural... POHMS...or possessive case POHM's ....or a plural possessive POHMS'

Here is another explannation

Pommy

The term pommy, pom or pomme,^[1] in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, commonly denotes a person of British heritage or origin—or just English: it is used regardless of distinctions between the four UK nations. A derogatory term, it was controversially ruled no longer offensive in 2006 by the Australian Advertising Standards Board and in 2010 by the New Zealand Broadcasting Standards Authority.^[2] Despite these changing views, many British people or those of British origin consider the expression offensive or racist when used by people not of British origin to describe English or British people, yet acceptable when used within that community: for example, the community group British People Against Racial Discrimination was among those who complained to the Advertising Standards Board about five advertisements poking fun at "Poms", prompting the 2006 decision.^[3]

The origin of this term is not confirmed and there are several persistent false etymologies. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) strongly supports the theory that pommy originated as a contraction of "pomegranate".^[4][5][6][7] The OED also suggests that the reason for this is that pomegranate is extinct Australian rhyming slang for immigrant; it cites an article from 14 November 1912, in a once-prominent Australian weekly magazine The Bulletin: "The other day a Pummy Grant (assisted immigrant) was handed a bridle and told to catch a horse." A popular alternative explanation for the theory that pommy is a contraction of "pomegranate", relates to the purported frequency of sunburn among British people in Australia, turning their fair skin the colour of pomegranates.^[8] However, there is no hard evidence for the theory regarding sunburn. Pomegranates are also a Middle Eastern fruit and was fairly insignificant fruit in Australia and not well known until recently.^[9] Another unofficial explanation is that P.O.M. stands for 'Prisoner of Millbank', that P.O.M.E stands for Prisoner of Mother England or that P.O.H.M.E. stands for 'Prisoner of Her Majesty's Exile'. However, the OED states that there is no evidence for these terms or abbreviations being used and that they are an unlikely source. Historian Richard Holt maintains the origin of the term comes from English cricket tours of Australia where the English gentlemen amateurs would drink Pommery Champagne in preference to Australian beer

What a great win to the SYDNEY SWANS. When Hawthorn got 2 goals in front in the last quarter I thought it would be hard to come back. What a team to fight back and win. They all played well. They are a great team.

Congratulations.I am happy for you and all the other Swans supporters.

www.youtube.com/embed/N8pWYylLOlA?rel=0

Thanks Ron I like the link.

What a great win to the SYDNEY SWANS. When Hawthorn got 2 goals in front in the last quarter I thought it would be hard to come back. What a team to fight back and win. They all played well. They are a great team.

go to bed you guys.

On the way.

Perhaps people with high post counts are long-term members.

Your first post today. In 1 month what will be your number?

Grand Final tomorrow. Who do you think will win and by how many points. Being a one eyed Swans supporter I say Swans by 7. Very close game. I have advised the wife that tomorrow is a very special day. GO THE SWANS

If you have a complaint with a particular goverment department write a letter or send an email to the minister of that department. State what conflicting info you have been given. The politicians do not like voters complaining. Every department are require to expidite ministerial complaints.