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Of the seven or eight medals he is wearing I can only identify five......... Knots Origami Fire lighting 100 yards breast stroke cycling proficiency test Can anyone identify the remainder...................

When I read the bit about 50% useless I thought they were talking about the Government in Bangkok.

These must be in Thailand already according to the video................At 13 seconds in she clearly states that you can, quote...."sit back and relax, have a snack, and take a nap"...........is that not what happens with drivers on these roads every day...............

+1................Could not agree more. Come on Aseannow, you helped start this, please be proactive. Can you not set up an account, or find a way to monitor the existing. I for one would continue to help if I felt sure the money was going to the young lady.

Oops.............................From Pallet store to charcoal shop in one day.

May I please share your indulgence for a minute or two to read about an experience regarding an HIV positive child. Nineteen years ago, I came to my Wife's village a few months before we were married. She brought with her from Phuket a DVD player with The Terminator DVD. We set it up in her parents front room, and all the kids came to watch. I bought the usual healthy snack foods of crisps, and coke....I sat just by the door with a Chang, purely medicinal. I noticed a very small boy trying to get a look at the movie, he was about five, and covered in sores on his arms and legs. I picked him up, sat him on my knee, so he could see, and gave him some coke. Everybody looked shocked. My Wife told me later that he was an orphan who was HIV positive, both parents were drug addicts and had died. To cut a long story short I began to pay for his medicines, and school requirements, about 2,000 a month in total. Eventually the hospital found out, and he got the medicines for free. but I continued to pay for his education and clothing etc. He is now a well built good looking young man with a great wife. He is at present helping to build our shop in the village. When we came back to live permanently in the village several months ago, he came into the garden, walked up and gave me a big hug, something that is not often seen here. I admit I sat and cried, don't ask me why, but my Wife said he will never forget I gave him his life. Sometimes the smallest thing can make a huge difference, and we need to put our skepticism aside and do what we feel is right. I will therefore be donating to help this young lady, the amount is not important. I will also be checking to see if there is going to be a site where we can follow her progress, and maybe to donate a small amount each month. Kudos to all who have helped both now, and in the future, and let us hope that in the future the Government picks up the baton to help underprivileged and sick people more.

Yep, I have done it three times now. Each time I get an e mail from immigration about two weeks before is due.

Wiggy, just had mine renewed. Like you I picked the car up new in August 2016. Got the number plate in October 2016. My insurance company just renewed the tax last week to run from 13th. October until next year. Therefore I am assuming the 7 years starts in October 2023. Hope this helps.

Inshallah..................

<deleted>.............Six Deputy Prime Ministers !!!!!!! All of them under the thumb of one man. They really do have this sown up whichever way the dice roll. He gets removed or demoted to defence minister, tells the rest not to take up the premiership, then by default as defence minister steps into the chair again................There really is no hope for the Thai people.

I have an excellent spanner, and socket box set made by them, but I was unaware they made dentures....................

Why wait for him to be freed, it can, and is done inside the prison for a small fee. However, I can see your logic. Firstly make him suffer through a prison sentence.

I bet that doll was a lot cheaper than the one found on the beach.

If they think this is enough to go ape then they will be apoplectic when they look at the activities of all the Government officers, and their cronies living the high life, going on seminars, fact finding tours, etc. and creaming off millions while the local villagers live in subsidence wages. Which, I should add, is not limited to the Thai government, but is a worldwide phenomena.

I had to send a change of address form to my bank in Jersey last month. I sent the missus in to post it and emphasised it had to be recorded delivery. She came out 10 minutes later, no questions, no forms, just her Thai id number on the receipt with a tracking number. I think it cost around 180 Baht, and was delivered about ten days later.

Correct, if he gets in the Farangs should seriously consider upping sticks and moving out.

I first thought it was a river raft. I did not know these sunshades were called rafts.

After reading the title you just know this is going to be a popular thread.................so here is my contribution.................( however, personally I think what you cannot get in your mouth is wasted).

I bet the soup was a <deleted> to eat.............

They were not allowed to bring their goats on the plane............

There was another group on the east coast that called themselves The Baha Bikers. An eclectic group made up of Saudis and Foreigners. Used to see them on the causeway to Bahrain, a great site, many different models of big bikes. They also did a lot for Kids charities in both countries, not like these spoilt brats in Pattaya.

Yet this goes on week in, and week out without any action......................

Yet another case of bigotry, and racism within the Police force. All aimed at fleecing the tourist. If they are serious about people driving without qualifications then may I suggest a visit to our village, and surrounding countryside. I suspect you will be lucky to find 1 Thai in 10 has a valid license, while probably 80% of the bikes are not taxed, licensed, insured, or roadworthy. While I can see the logic in trying to stop accidents, please make it all encompassing. As for the rental shops being fined we all know that a little tea money each month will negate that factor.

So does this mean that the law brought out in 2014 no longer applies to buses................. Legislation that has been in place since 2014 states that all passengers travelling on buses and in mini-vans in Thailand must wear seat-belts. Transport operators must ensure their vehicles are equipped with seat-belts. Signs should also be on display inside the vehicle reminding passengers to wear them. Passengers not wearing seat-belts can be fined up to 5,000 Baht (compared to 500 Baht for car passengers).

I think that it all depends on the method used. Generally the best way to smoke meat is low and slow. If the temperature is too hot the result will be a charred exterior which results in hydrocarbons developing. Brining meat before smoking increases significantly the saline content of the meat, whereas marinading it gives it a protective coating. I guess like many other foods nowadays there is always good or bad depending on what article you read, everything from high cholesterol to cancers. Man has been smoking food for thousands of years, and I for one love it, especially as I do it myself so I know what has gone into it. At the end of the day it is a lot healthier than smoking cigarettes !!!