ripstanley

Thailand is not listed on this 'Tipping Etiquette Around the World' chart. But, be aware that many Thai business owners keep some or all of the tips left by their well-meaning customers.

Not all. When I was visiting Phuket very reguarly. The bar where I drank would split the tips amoung the staff. When the day shift ended the girls would count the money and split it amoungst the girls who were working that shift. The only exception was if a girl was more then 20 minutes late then she was not in the split. The bar was owned by a Thai national.

It is very brave to post your feelings. As previously post you are not rubishing the Thai people. You realise that there are always two sides to the relationship. Good luck for the future.

Curious what part of Thailand did you live?

The last country the OP's may have lived is Australia

The origin of the practice may be traced back to 18th Century English pubs when tipping was considered an essential incentive for better service. I tip in the UK where service charge is not added and the service is good. The same applies in Thailand, but thats one of the many things I love about Australia, a non tipping country.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/563001-tipping-in-phuket/page__hl__%20tipping%20%20service%20%20charge This is the last thread re tipping

Have not looked at it before. Having seen the price of the average 2nd hand car I think IMO this is a scam.

OP has his title wrong.

Even a Scot knows its the State of Origin that means everything.

State of origin is NSW versus Queensland. Every one in Australia knows that

Edit

Sorry for being a little off topic

If there was as I suspect a typo in the thread title, maybe you are on topic more than most

I agree change country to state. We will have to move to different forum.

OP has his title wrong.

Even a Scot knows its the State of Origin that means everything.

State of origin is NSW versus Queensland. Every one in Australia knows that

Edit

Sorry for being a little off topic

Simon43 very naughty but made me laugh.

Seriously though my wife is petrifed of monkeys. She cannot explain to me why. Just the words I am scared.

After reading the post my initial answer stand NO

What kind of farang and hookers would you like to see?

I have seen a variety but I do not want my kids to seen them

I know what you mean but I think you will struggle to achieve that objective.

Thanks

After reading the post my initial answer stand NO

What kind of farang and hookers would you like to see?

I have seen a variety but I do not want my kids to seen them

Oh, that's a real beauty!! Only get cobras in my garden :-(

Sent from my GT-P1010 using Thaivisa Connect App

Where do you live? I hope it is not near me

Okay I will play. Only reading other posts I suppose Swampy must rate a mention.

After reading the post my initial answer stand NO

Why

Tonight on Austrlaian network 1930 news the Cambodian children deaths was a news item. One doctor (who was European)said that there were now 64 deaths. He also said that their respiratory system eventually fails

I am all over the place, so I guess I pick 'new content'.

I agree. New content covers alot of topics.

First post I think was a topic with about 6 responces. All my others have had similar responces. But who cares we all enjoy the forum.

No foreigner can own 30 rai of land. hellodolly was a little quicker then me

I found this intersting on the Thai Immigration website about failure to report you 90 days residence.

4. Question : What is the punishment in case of late/not notifying of residence every 90 days ?

Answer : -In case notifying in person, the alien will be punished with a fine of 2,000 Bath.

- In case of being arrested for not notifying on the due date, the fine is 4,000 Bath and with an additional fine of 200 Bath for each day which passes until the law is complied with.

http://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/base.php?page=faq

I was unaware about the the police able to arrest you. I now understand why the next notification is stapled into your passport. That is if you do carry your passport. See other thread.

It is good to see that we can all watch the 2012 olympics. The only problem is that they have forecast a very wet olympics. No problem in the swimming though. Good luck to all competitors in the able body and disabled body games games. It is good to see that an athlete with both legs amputated participaing in the able body games.

Can I ignore everyone and just talk to myself? It sometimes feels that way.

Then you will always get the right answer

Game of the round, One vs Two, the old rivalry between two well matched sides. Should be a beauty!

Won't be broadcast in Thailand on Australian Network because it's a Sunday afternoon fixture.

We will have to settle for the radio broadcast.

Where do you get the radio broadcast from ?

Go to http://www.afl.com.au/ then select the game you want in The Match Centre. Just before the game starts you will see a button for live radio. Then just make a selection of which broardcaster you want.

Game of the round, One vs Two, the old rivalry between two well matched sides. Should be a beauty!

Won't be broadcast in Thailand on Australian Network because it's a Sunday afternoon fixture.

We will have to settle for the radio broadcast.

I wonder how many more will be added from today?

Do you still have access through internet banking? Most Thai banks freeze your account after there has been 12 months inactivity.

I'm not an expert, but I believe it starts from this stop at the southern end of the beach road:

(that blue coloured truck is the bus)

And I know it stops at this paved area at the bottom of Bangla Road:

I'm sure there would be other stops further north.

It does start where you said. When I was there 2011 it cost 35 baht to Phuket Town. It trvels very slow along the beach road and can can get on anywhere on that road.

That bar in the photo always had very cold beer.