NoshowJones

4 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Overweight because of more muscle isn't considered overweight.

It may not be but it is. Have another man the same height as me stand next to me, I am standing there slim, 76k and he is standing there full of muscle and not an ounce of fat but weighs about 115k rock solid with veins running all over his arms and legs and titties that would a normal womans breasts, now if anyone cannot admit he is vastly overweight, they are very deluded.

40 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Bodybuilders aren't unattractive until they go overboard. Even then it's better than being overweight but they are doing it for their own reasons. Weight training is the best way to get into shape and being strong, along with swimming and cycling because they're resistance exercises.

But body builders are overweight muscle weighs more than fat, although I know it is not the unhealthy overweight that the fat bellied brigade are. 

1 hour ago, fredwiggy said:

Veins close to the surface means low body fat. Everyone has the same type of body as everyone else, but those who work out have muscles that have responded to stress, which makes them grow bigger and stronger if proper nutrition and rest are also there. Everyone has a six pack but most aren't seen because of extra fat .

 

I've had veins in my arms all the time, a little less now because the gym near me doesn't open until 2 PM and it's a little inconvenient, for now, but the veins come from exercise and low body fat, as you can see many skinny farmers here that are mostly muscle because of the long days, not a lot of food, and a lot of sun. I always get on my daughters and son about the tattoos, but they like them.

It's great the some people exercise to keep fit and healthy but rather than make yourself very unattractive with oversized biceps and veins why not cycle or swim regularly and have a reasonably slim body. I'm 6ft tall and 76+ Ks.

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Some go too far for the chance at a trophy, for being the most muscular. Of course this takes steroid use to compete, and that's their deal. Most bodybuilders don't compete. It has nothing to do with brain size or intelligence but desire to win. Just like athletes that use drugs for football, soccer, running or cycling.  I lifted very heavy weights, especially for my frame, and am now paying the price with sore joints, but I still work out to stay strong and healthy, along with diet, which is 75% of what you look like. It isn't disfiguring your body to be muscular, as the opposite of this is obesity. Going too far is not needed.

 

As far as tattoos, everyone in my family has them besides me and my 7 year old daughter. Even my dad had one.  I don't know why they do, but it's up to them. It's not the same with women back in the US as it is here. Here, mostly bar girl types have them.

I am not talking about one tattoo, the odd one or two will not disfigure your body. As for being over muscular, anybody who works out and builds up his body to look unnatural, whether the use of steroids or not of course is disfiguring their body. What is natural about veins sticking out of your arms and legs?

39 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Again, since many who don't understand weight training and what happens when you work out hard. This man isn't that muscular anyway, and I, along with thousands I've trained, have gained muscle just by eating right and working out, without steroids. Blaming steroids for this is like blaming alcohol for what it does. It's still the person. Yes, steroids do make some people more aggressive. but not all, and there are untold millions of men who are aggressive by nature, who are loose cannons, will hit with little provocation, who abuse women and children, along with animals, just because they are pissed off at something. Look to the daily news, including today, with 20 beating one man with sticks, and you'll see that many who aren't on steroids will hurt others.

Anyone who deliberately disfigures their body whether it's being muscle bound or covered in tattoos definitely has a tiny brain.

6 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Many stories like that don't make sense.

It is very likely that something happened before he threw her to the ground.

Did he have a reason? Maybe. Maybe not.

I.e. maybe she slapped him 5min ago for whatever (imagined) reason, and maybe he asked her to apologize, and she didn't.

Maybe she was just a sweet innocent girl. Maybe.

Leave it to them to sort it out.

No excuse for treating a woman like that. Steroid filled brute.

2 hours ago, Liquorice said:

Should have opened an account with 'Wise' and obtained their debit card.

Even if you live in Thailand? Don't think so.

On 4/19/2024 at 6:37 AM, hotchilli said:

No thanks I'll stick with who I trust

In financial terms is there anyone you can trust in Thailand?

On 4/20/2024 at 3:58 PM, Pattaya57 said:

I just opened a fixed term bank account in Pattaya to use for my 12 month non-imm O extension and hopefully this info will be useful.

 

Note: while I already had a Krungsri savings account I was denied to open a fixed term account on my previous two trips on visa exempt and tourist visa.

 

I went to Krungsri in Central mall and as soon as I said I had a non-imm O they said no problem, you can open any of the foreigner accounts. I thought I might need a Residence Certificate but nope, all I needed was:

 

(1) Passport (they copied ID page and non-imm O stamp)

 

(2) 2nd photo ID. I used my Australian licence which they copied

 

(3) I needed to write down my full address in Pattaya and Australia which he entered on Computer (no proof required)

 

(4) mobile phone number

 

The guy even set up the account in my banking app for me so I was very happy with the service. This account also gives me 1.8% interest on the 800k baht so at least that's something compared to my 0.1% in the savings/ATM card account.

 

This makes me think getting a non-imm O e-visa before I came was well worth it.

 

I have just opened an account with Krungthai and was very impressed with the service.

On 4/21/2024 at 6:45 AM, CartagenaWarlock said:

I am not a big fan of KFC, but I believe they have one in Lotus. I like Texas chicken. 

I never go to Burger King in the US either. So, I don't miss it. My first food chains were McDonald's and Arby's in the US. I believe they don't have Arby in Thailand. I have never seen one. For McDonald's, I either go to Tree Town or Tukum. More often to Tukum than to Tree Town. 

KFC has one thing that none of the others have and that's their soft drinks policy, drink as much as you like. Pity about the size of their French fries portions though.

On 4/21/2024 at 3:43 AM, Padthaigoong said:

 

And a KFC

And a Burger King

KFC?? Have you seen their portions of French Fries?

On 4/20/2024 at 8:43 PM, QuantumQuandry said:

Jomtien has Pratamnak next door so I kind of include that in the comparison, making it an easy win for me.

 

Tons of good restaurants, probably more of my favorites than Pattaya.  Very accessible via baht bus.  Foodmart is a good grocery store.

 

What's not to love?

I found Foodmart to be a very expensive store beaten only by Villa market. Maybe I should have said for western food.

27 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Why keep an account if less than 500-1000$ balance longer term anyway.

There is a good reason I can assure you. have to watch the defamation rule.

1 minute ago, KannikaP said:

Specsavers may help.

 

I only got mixed up with the colours and the names being similar.

36 minutes ago, DrJoy said:

Which Bank?

Bangkok Bank. 

17 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

I believe you can go below 2000 baht for up to a year with no activity before the account is declared inactive and monthly service fees will commence. 

 

You can drop to 0 baht and still have one year before the account is closed.

 

I withdrew all funds from a Krungsri savings account, the clerk would not close it at the time, said it would close automatically.  It remained open with 0 baht for two years, no activity, no service fees.

 

 

Is Krungsri and Krungthai the same bank? It has the same colours?

Can I cancel my debit card account with Bangkok Bank an keep just an ordinary account, "is that a current account?" Can I still transfer money from my UK bank to my Bangkok bank through Wise?

What is the least amount of money you can keep in your Thai bank to keep the account open? If only on a temporary basis.

On 4/20/2024 at 1:59 PM, brianthainess said:

Well thanks I know I am, I don't surround myself in gamblers, had a GF who bailed her mother out using my money and I dumped her the same day.

No point in bailing out gamblers, they are addicts and will just continue. 

You gave your girlfriend access to your money??

On 4/20/2024 at 12:39 PM, newbee2022 said:

For good or bad?😳

The influence has not always been by people, what has given the last unelected illegal coup led by a soldier and allowed him to stay in power for 9 years? Of course there was people involved, but how long would he have stayed in power without the guns and tanks?

On 4/20/2024 at 10:03 AM, ikke1959 said:

i think it is not occasional but the normal procedure for all tourists and expats and are surely widespread..Thailand can pretend they don't know and put their head in the sand, but the damage is done already.. Overpricing, scamming, too many strange rules like alcohol sales hours and bans, no vaping, double pricing and standards for example helmet wearing and many more. Sadly but I wrote many times already Thailand has no clue what tourists want..and as long as they think they are the best with the conservative attitude the declining of tourists and expats will continue

It may improve if the country can just get away from this military influence that lies within the government, there was none of this nonsense around 2005 when I first came here, all the Farangs I met and knew were all happy. Today some have died and no other new Farangs have arrived, or else they have  moved back to their own countries or some other Asian country.

On 4/20/2024 at 9:39 AM, Northstar1 said:

The way they act, most get turfed back home or go to jail! Great news!

I thought this topic was about the British.

On 4/20/2024 at 11:42 AM, Andyfez said:

Nasty American habit.

 

I'll tip 20 baht in a taxi, maybe also in smart restaurants if necessary. Never more than 50.

Carry bags to a hotel room, Ok.

Never in normal cafes or diners.

Usually not for food deliveries unless it's raining.

"Never in normal cafes or diners." I hope you never go back to any of these cafes or diners a second time. 

On 4/20/2024 at 9:21 AM, scubascuba3 said:

Problem is waitresses become tip Nazi's, if you don't tip, you'll likely be ignored or very slow service

or when you return. Think about it.