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as far as I know, jan is the female equivalent of phom. You can also use your forename instead of phom.

There are a few strange regional variations in Thai, to be avoided if possible. I don't think however, that this is one of them.

Have you considered tapping-into the wires, and introducing the pu-yai-ban to the exotic delights, of morris-dance tunes or a scottish marching-band, at 6am ? Purely in the interests of cultural-diversity and international friendship, natch ?

I myself have been dreaming about doing something along these lines for years. I woulld broadcast it at around one hour before ETR (estimated time of rising) of the offender. In the case of our noisy neighbours, one hour after ETB should be about right while I'm at it.

...a punch in the gut and your balls in a vice like grip... sure you can be raped.

Then you can make jokes about 'if it's inevitable, enjoy it'.

All the same I don't think that all has been revealed in this case based on what I read here.

I've never heard of Khao Phra Wihan National Forest, but I've lived next door to Khao Phra Wiharn National Park for more than 8 years..........

pedant

noun

1. a person who makes an excessive or inappropriate display of learning.

2. a person who overemphasizes rules or minor details.

3. a person who adheres rigidly to book knowledge without regard to common sense.

I have been involved in the green part of the economy for 40 years, working for some of that time in a botanical garden.

I have sadly come to the conclusion that

1: mankind is hell bent on destroying itself, unfortunately taking quite a few other species with him, and

2: as far as the planet earth is concerned, this would probably be the best thing that could happen. Give it a few million years and everything should be hunky dory.

I am an optimist by nature and an hell bent myself on enjoying my life as far as possible. At the same time I try to follow Buddhist crap like not killing, harming or even annoying other living beings around me whenever I can.

The next day

it is called the day after, not the next day in my experience.

yup!

Reading the above, I am starting to worry. I have a shipment (about 200 Kg) of used tools and used small machines on their way to Bangkok right now. I guess that this doesn't come under the category of 'household effects'. I guess this means that I will be in for some hassle when I go to collect?

Military coups are looked upon by many Thais as a perfectly normal political process. Up in Isaan, they really don't care what happens down in Bangkok as long as they are left in peace. I don't think that many coups have taken place since the seventies without the active or passive support from 'a certain higher authority'.

Sorry Johnny, I am Swiss, one of the most over insured countries on earth. I'm insured with Rega and Soliswiss.

I have wondered about your question myself, there must be a lot of desperate, abandoned geezers out there. I think the 90 day thing can be done by post and/or by proxy, never thought about it.

Well your wife might die before you also. Always have a contingency plan, know what will happen to you if you get into trouble. The UK embassy is not much help I have heard, my Embassy is, for instance. I also have a repatriation insurance in case I can't get adequate medical treatment and another one to get me out if the political situation turns me into a refugee. Not expensive and bears thinking about.

Using my great powers of intelligence and deduction, sir, I suppose that you are talking about light switches? And not for instance, an erotic sex toy? The temperature of your shower? Your whiskey distiller?

I think this post should be in the mystery Forum

No need to weld steel mesh to the roof, just lay it down on top of the ceiling insulation.

Foam insulation in my opinion should not be stuck to the underside of the roof, but to the topside of the ceiling.

Several years ago a speaker in my wifes home town got blasted by a shotgun.........not that I'd ever condone such behaviour.

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goodness me no, me neither.

Anybody else draw the parallel with 'certain other <democracies>' that have loudspeakers in everyone's front garden also?

Long term health care will be much more expensive.

It isn't April 1st so I take this as a serious proposal. The tower has nothing to do with HRH at all. The bell likewise. Can't we name something else after my childhood sweetheart? Maybe one of the magnificent architectural triumphs that have been inflicted on Londoners over the last 50 years, willy bloody nilly. Centre Point?

I takes great restraint not to respond to this kind of stuff, so for once, I won't.

when I get a 'like' I find it much easier to see which post it was that has been liked when browsing through a couple of hundred posts.

There again, I don't get many, so my avatar (labelled 'prat' on my desktop) may be superfluous.

Why do I even look at the insurance forum ?

Always gets me going. Medical cost here are less than my deductable cost in the states.

3 months ago my heart stopped, 1669 called, Ambulance ride to hospital. restarting my heart, X rays, ER work, Heart test, IV's all drugs. ICU for a few nights., regular room for 1 more night. Heart tests, and all doctor bills total price was 4700 Baht. My sister back in the states said the cost would be $80,000 - $150,000

My fathers ICU for a month on life support at RAM hospital was not 1m Baht either

This is why I am thinking seriously about self insurance. However the above example forgets that you may be in for a long period of decline, involving regular outpatients visits (which most people opt out of when choosing an insurance) for years, therapy, expensive drugs.

The words 'attune' and harmonise' seem more appropriate or usable than 'integrate'. I was an outsider all my life and I can recommend it.

The question of 'Thainess' has been raised. No such thing, this term was formulated to promote political unity in the '70s. 'Thainess'?

Hill tribes in the north, refugees along the borders, sea gypsies, Muslims, Isaan peasants, Bankgok Hi-Sos and Lo-Sos, Pattaya punks - don't worry about it, none of these groups would feel 'integrated' outside of their native society, especially refugees.

Walking around with your beer gut hanging out, coming to Thailand and then insist on eating the same food as mummy used to cook, finding reasons not to learn Thai... etc... is just childish behaviour and will not lead to harmony, which is what 'Thainess' is, or should, be about.

Thanks. My repat. insurance will take me only back to my home country (Switzerland). However it is true that evaluating whether I should get sent home or not is a very dodgy area.

Swiss health insurance is obligatory so if I find myself back home without adequate insurance I get treated. They send the bill later, after my money is all gone the state pays the bill.

Same thing here, only I registered my two sons with the UK embassy in Switzerland. At the time this had to happen within 6 months of the birth, I imagine it is the same in Thailand nowadays. They were then able to study and work all over the world, with great financial benefit (the lucky sods). A friend in a more or less parallel situation, didn't bother to register his son, and then got very angry years later as his son had difficulties getting a work permit in the UK. As for the above post (GentlemanJim) I agree, you don't have kids every day and should seriously be looking out for them from the first day....

hey, now that is what I was looking for without knowing it, thanks very much for the link.

well, what do you guys know about what happened in 1932 and since? (slightly trolling here)