Everything posted by Peterphuket
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Doctors in Thailand - Approach with some caution
Well, it’s not just the BKK Hospital, but also the ones in Hua Hin and Phuket – they charge as much as they can, that’s what that hospital is all about. I’ll never forget having to haggle over the price for having an abscess removed at the BKK Hospital in Hua Hin – can you believe it? And yes, I’ve had more than 25 years’ experience with that hospital, so I won’t be going there anymore.
- Fatal Phuket Crash: Russian Woman Dies, 11 Injured
- Iran’s ambassador warns UK to ‘be very careful’ over deeper war involvement
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Oil Surges After Gulf Production Warning
Indeed, the world would be a much better place without Islam.
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British Man Arrested After Speeding in Porsche on Koh Samui
That's funny, but as it happens, I have a Belgian neighbor, and he doesn't know the word “roundabout.”
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Cargo Ship in Distress off Phuket, all 16 Crew Rescued
In one of the photos, you can see the country of registration, namely Panama.
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British Man Arrested After Speeding in Porsche on Koh Samui
It doesn't matter whether it's a roundabout or a traffic light, they just drive on, and last weekend I saw several people driving through a red light. What a mentality those people have! Even after living here for almost 30 years, I'm still amazed every day by the traffic mentality. BTW but sorry this "Wng weīyn" I don't understand.
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Female Student Injured at Zebra Crossing in Bangkok
How do you explain it when the majority of the Thai population has no idea what a crosswalk is? It's indifference, the “mai pen rai” mentality, but above all, it's me, me, me, which you see in all aspects of traffic.
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Thailand Dubbed Asia's 'Sick Man' as Growth Stalls
Well, I think for tourists, the opening hours and prices for alcohol also contribute to their decision to stay away, with the rules changing a thousand and one times, driving them crazy.
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Palestinians Cross into Egypt as Rafah Reopens
As far as I understand, Israel is not happy about this but has allowed it under considerable pressure.
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Rescuers Cut Metal Ring From Man’s Genitals in Pattaya
A genuine Dremel, the perfect tool for this job. BTW, Made in the Netherlands.
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Russian Man Dismembered in Pattaya Debt-Linked Killing
The suspects showed no signs of stress and functioned normally. So those are the real die-hard Russian Roulette players.
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British Man Arrested After Speeding in Porsche on Koh Samui
It's no different with traffic lights, more and more people are running red lights. But I can understand it to some extent now that traffic lights are being installed in the most nonsensical places throughout Thailand, and it's often pointless to wait for a red light if there is no other traffic. Perhaps it would be a good idea to install detection loops in the road, or am I asking too much?
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Wild Elephant Tramples Tourist in Third Fatal Khao Yai Incident
So, it took three fatal accidents for them to come to the conclusion that they need to take action... That's very quick (sarcasm off).
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Gunman Steals B11m in Gold From Bangkok Mall Shop
The annoying thing is that it doesn't just apply to him, but to me as well.
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Gunman Steals B11m in Gold From Bangkok Mall Shop
Yes, that is a possibility I had overlooked, but quite possible
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Gunman Steals B11m in Gold From Bangkok Mall Shop
It is the nonchalance that is the undoing of the shop staff. Let's be honest, with such a large amount of gold, you wouldn't leave the shutter half open while cleaning up. That's asking to be robbed, no sympathy for them. Once again, the “mai pen rai” attitude.
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Man bags
Keys to get into my house or car, not to mention a handkerchief, and yes, I also have those glasses on my nose, otherwise I can't see anything.
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Thai gold surges past 80,000 baht
I have mentioned this several times here. When I first came to Thailand about 30 years ago, a weight of Thai gold was 5,000 baht, and I have taken advantage of that to this day.
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Thai gold surges past 80,000 baht
It's not that difficult, you know. I've brought it in and taken it out several times. Of course, there's always a risk, but so far I've always managed it.
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Thai gold surges past 80,000 baht
It is quite possible that the Swiss franc has been manipulated, but as a European, I still prefer it ten times more than the euro.
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Thai gold surges past 80,000 baht
No one knows where it will end, but I have read that these high prices have already forced some gold shops to close. I also saw reports that if you want to sell gold, you have to wait one to two weeks before you get paid.
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Anyone bought a "bonded leather" office chair?
Yes, although I am no longer a fan of Ikea, I must admit that some of their office chairs are of good quality. I bought one there more than 10 years ago with fabric upholstery, and it is still in excellent condition. At the time, a 10-year warranty was provided on the mechanism.
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RORO Vessel Sinks Off Basilan, 18 Dead, 24 Missing
Are they sleeping by 'aseannow'? This is for more than 2 days now.
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71-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed by Motorcycle Near Footbridge
Yes, pedestrian bridges are a nice idea, but they are a disaster for older people who have to walk up and down those stairs, especially in the intense heat that is often present.