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So then, it also becomes a pronunciation issue; "Had he secreted a key he could have secreted it under a stone." ?

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Er...just wondering...don't you know that "secrete" means "hide"?

er...you were saying...

se·crete1

/səˈkrēt/

verb

verb: secrete; 3rd person present: secretes; past tense: secreted; past participle: secreted; gerund or present participle: secreting

(of a cell, gland, or organ) produce and discharge (a substance).

You with obvious spelling challenges born of being a Brit are quite possibly thinking of "Secret"

They must have been big bottles of beer. A German who's "heavily drunk" after only a six pack is as hard to imagine as an Irishman falling off his bar stool after 2 shots and a pint.

11 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Secrete a spare gate key

er...just wondering...from which cell, gland or organ do you secrete your spare keys from?

"Doctor, it hurts when I do this."

"Then stop doing that." 

There's your free medical exam. Now, listen to Sheryl and go see a real doctor.

I'm still trying to connect the title with the topic. What does her education, degree and English proficiency have to do with the poor quality craftsmanship of the finished product? Was she required to read the prescription into an AI computer lens crafting machine in English?

Sorry but it just seems your title is 1 topic and your whining about high expectations and substandard results is another.

Now, since you claim to have lived here 25 years and counting, one would think the onus is on you for not having learned anything about living here.

On 3/29/2024 at 9:56 AM, MrPancake said:

Do you know why some immigration officers skip half a page or more on your passport and start stamping on a new page ?

Is there a reason for that or are they just behaving like morons for fun ?

It happened to me twice already; that's a 2 full pages loss of space on my passport.

Any technique to prevent that.

I was thinking about clipping my blank pages together or using sticky notes to block access....

 

Clearly it's avoid getting old ink on their hands. It can be quite toxic when eating Som Tom and sticky rice for lunch shortly after.

Anyone have stats on how many people are attacked, mauled and/or killed by Peacocks each year?

Perhaps you missed it in the papers but the dept of Grossly Inept Valueless Extraneous Moneygrubbing Entities (GIVEME) called for a crackdown on the increasing number of sewer rats near that BigC as they were seen pilfering foodstuff right from the parking lot as customers were trying to load their cars and trucks.

They contacted Major-General GODitifachi CHEATachock, Head of the Appropriations Committee, who happens (by chance) to own the DoWeCheatEmAndHow Pest Control. They urgently dispatched their top team and began a series of capture-tag-and-release efforts. Upon tracking the newly tagged culprits they found them gathering in said wooded area as proven by not only radio tracking but found an unusual amount of empty Twinkies, Bread, Cheese and Bologna wrappers along with empty bottles of assorted beer and wines in and around several hollowed out trees.

Deeming appropriate and decisive action needed to be taken to protect the good image of Pattaya as a "Family-Friendly" environment, the Major-General swiftly approved the mere B785 million in public funds for the clearing and reclamation of the said wooded haven. TIT

On 3/30/2024 at 12:59 AM, findlay13 said:

Has the Swiss Doctor kicker been deported? It all went quiet about him. Maybe his money is talking.

He was rescued by his elephants in the middle of the night. Tarzan like cries were heard vanishing deep into the jungle as all was laid waste before them.

IF they ever finish it, I'd look into riding it once from BKK to Beijing just for fun and the scenery.

As for the war conspiracy theorists, a single rail line wouldn't be a military issue as a single airstrike would halt everything and take 3-5 years to repair.

Anyone remember previetnam? Black ops being run into Laos and se China.

IF they ever finish it, I'd look into riding it once from BKK to Beijing just for fun and the scenery.

As for the war conspiracy theorists, a single rail line wouldn't be a military issue as a single airstrike would halt everything and take 3-5 years to repair.

Anyone remember previetnam? Black ops being run into Laos and se China.

Bob, after reading your many posts I'm torn on your theme song. Help a follower out brother:

OR

What ever happened to the Butterfly Club? It used to be outside Pats but I'm sure the city has swallowed it up by now. Was run by an expat oilfield worker and his northern Thai wife.

Seems most on here are always complaining about the corruption in Thailand and when someone with teeth starts doing something about it you switch sides and cry foul with those that ARE corrupt.

Big Joke, if you read this you can come and stay at my house.

Only downside is, if he proves and convicts all those in power who are corrupt Thailand will have to bring in farmers to fill the 100,000 new vacancies in the government and then we'd run short of rice.

On 3/22/2024 at 6:05 PM, sfbandung said:

the poor old Chinese guy with the ridiculous name

says sfbandung??

On 3/22/2024 at 6:05 PM, sfbandung said:

the poor old Chinese guy with the ridiculous name

says sfbandung??

On 3/20/2024 at 9:24 PM, georgegeorgia said:

Mind you ,you need to be shrewd to run a pawnbrokers business, I used to love watching that family up in Detroit with their pawnbrokering ,what was the show called again ?

Never heard of a show out of Detroit but Pawn Stars is out of Las Vegas.

OP - Depending on the amount you're talking about, I'd book a luxury suite on Viking Cruises or Carnival Cruises or a combination for a year. They're all inclusive (save gambling and shopping) and would only cost you around $5,000-$6,000 a month.

Next, I'd book a seat/space on a SpaceX flight to the space station and stay a couple of months (would probably be bored by then).

Since my wife and I live in her families village I would work with the village elders, the temple and the school to make sure all the children get a good education for free to take some of the burden off the families. Updated books, sports equipment and science equipment as well as good teachers cost quite a bit. With the elders and monks overseeing things it would hedge the bet against corrupt government directors as you could designate the school as private with 90% Thai management. (you would be the remaining 10%)

Just some thoughts since you asked.

OP - stop me if you've heard this 1

Elderly Jewish Gentleman goes to a restaurant and orders a meal

The waiter brings the first course

EJG calls the waiter back and says "Taste the soup."

Waiter asks "What's wrong with it?"

EJG "taste the soup"

Waiter "Is it too hot, too cold?"

EJG "Taste the soup"

Waiter "Ok, fine. Ah, where's the spoon?"

EJG "AHA"

At least he didn't try and kick anyone.

My wife and I are currently going through the process now. The ONLY 2 ways for her to live in the states for 5+ years is via green card and gaining US citizenship which requires a green card first.

The people at the SSA office here told me that she can only claim my benefits for the rest of her life if she remains living in the US with a valid green card OR becomes a citizen and returns to the states every year.

ALL time spent here on a tourist visa does NOT count towards the 5 years.

It took us 1 year (with the help of a lawyer) to get her green card. (people have done it all on their own but 1 misstep and you start all over again)

It also makes a difference on the forms filed whether you and she are in the states or in Thailand so research it well. (we found out we were doing it wrong which is why we brought in a lawyer)

If you're going to do it here bring 100x the proof of marriage that you normally need at Thai immigration including pictures from your 1st date to last night's supper. Have 5-10 friends/family with firsthand knowledge of your relationship write support letters for you as well.

I for 1, will never complain about "That 1 more form" Thai immigration asks for when we are done and finally move back home.

Good Luck

OP - keep an eye on this and be ready to run out and buy when it dips.

https://ycharts.com/indicators/gold_price_in_thai_baht

another thought would be to get a new PS5 tower. They are generally built better than standard PC towers and can do all the same things. You can order them with Linux OS installed. They also come with the best internal workings as they're designed to be used for high speed graphics. Just a thought.