NoshowJones

plenty of rich thai girls in bkk that wants farangs, so why deal around with poor issan girls..

reverse scamming is the shit..

Not many that want a poor farang though so please explain how this reverse scamming works because I don't really want to get stuck with a ten thou restaurant bill for food that's hardly been touched.

Most of the most attractive Thai girls want a Farang who can take care of them and their families even if they are fat, old, tattooed, and facial haired.

plenty of rich thai girls in bkk that wants farangs, so why deal around with poor issan girls..

reverse scamming is the shit..

Not sure there's tons of actual rich Thai's queuing up to meet farangs but there's certainly plenty of girls who are not poor who are open to dating a farang.

The main reason most Thai girls (whether poor or not so poor) want to date a farang is because Thai guys aren't interested in them or at least Thai guys on a similar educational and economic level and they don't want to date down.

The majority of girls I've come across who are interested in myself and other farangs I know is because they struggle to get a Thai boyfriend of course they mostly don't admit this and say "thai men no good...they cheat, they lie, they steal, they drink, they gamble etc" (no different from most of us then?).

Reasons they can't get a local bf include....

1) The way they look - not necessarily ugly but maybe darker skin / short / pudgy / not the typical Thai perception of beauty - but often still appealing to farang.

2) They are overweight by Thai standards - again doesn't mean fat or obese we can be talking 50kgs here which most Thai's consider very fat yet they can look anything but if they are tall especially compared to Western women who would do anything to be so slim.

3) Single mums - Thai guys will not accept another guys kids.

Not all. I've met plenty who didn't fit into any of the above but seemed to have a thing for farang still, a lot of them had lived abroad for study and work and had maybe had a taste of a life style or man they liked and didn't want to go back to dating local guys for whatever reason.

I think darker skin is more beautiful than lighter skin, although I don't fancy the short, pudgy girls.

Just curious why you would have that flag as your avatar if you support the now deceased?

I certainly do not support Rangers, I got the impression you did. I'm sending you a PM.

I'm making my first ever visit to NS tomorrow, only booked a hotel for 2 nights to see how we (me, wife and 1 year old son) get on but will stay for longer if we enjoy it.

Not really looking for a bar for drinking as with my family but anywhere I should go or do?

Like Possum I am Scottish. Going by your avatar Possum, don't suppose you support the same team as me?

Probably not, was your team liquidated? What two nights are you in Nakhon Sawan? I could maybe come down and say hello.

It's on the Nan River about 70 kilometers northeast of Muang Nakhon Sawan.

Correct.

What group are you referring too? Around here it's generally Thai's that seem to think it's Ok to lounge on someone else's ride.

Well cat be out of the bag it's never Thai's. Not once have a seen a Thai sit on my bike. I always find it to be Indians (not the American ones)

Park on the south side of Soi 6, which is the only side that you can park on. The beer bar girls will sit on your bike the whole time you are there because it gets them closer to the street, and closer to the potential customers.

Think yourself lucky you don't have a car and park it at the Nana Hotel carpark.

maybe they are just hanging out hoping to catch a pic of you riding home pissed

Stopping for a meal and a beer means I get pissed? Don't ride drunk and I live in Bangkok so riding is a big enough challenge. But keep the speculation up if it makes you happy.

Scottythai, I do not want to fall out with you, but you said in your own words "a few beers" I apologise if it was only a figure of speech.

Put a little sign on your bike and say photos 10 baht.......that particular group will leave you alone.

To the OP> I hope you did not intend to ride your bike after the "few beers" If you were, you were going to put other people in danger of their lives or serious injury.

Skyscanner is an Edinburgh based website, we Glasgwegian's think people from Edinburgh are rude. I bet you can think of example's of people in your own country that have a reputation for being rude.

Some people take delight in being rude, like Yorkshiremen. They will tell you straight how it is, even if they haven't got a clue what they are talking about. Then they'll beam with pride when they tell you that Yorkshiremen are straight talkers.

Payboy makes a valid point, you can only be truly rude if you know what manners are.

Part of international travel, to gain exposure to more culture's, to learn how to get along with people. Too

many people only export ignorance and bigotry.

It's embarrassing to behold.

How right you are about Yorkshiremen Blether, I have known two here in Thailand, and ruder people you

would never meet, not even in Edinburgh.

And this from two skirt wearers. theblether mentions Yorkshire folk not knowing what they are talking about, this is the same tourist who is always lecturing ex-pats about how much more, he knows about Thailand than the people who actually live here. OK point taken.

I would say the Blethers posts are very interesting, you don't need to live in Thailand to know a lot about the country, also. I would not be seen dead in a skirt (kilt).

In case it was not obvious from the context, 'them' means Savan Vegas. I figured they would have a finger on the pulse and know the current situation. That's why I emailed them.

Personally I would do it yourself. I've done it twice now and both times doing the visa yourself wasn't a hassle. (I wrote a report about my last Non O on here about two months ago.) I think Savan is over charging people for this. The Consulate is easy enough to find and the little shop across the street will handle all your paperwork preparation for you (for a fraction of the cost of Savan). And there are certainly nicer hotels in town - although I do like the casino as something to do.

More important than your bank book will be making sure you have your original wedding cert - as the Consulate seems to be strict on this part. Both times (and my wife was with me) they asked for the originals. Which we happened to have the first time, because my wife called the Consulate before we went to Laos.

As others have said .... just call the Consulate and ask them for their requirements.

Is it really as simple as that? one official might tell you one thing and you go there the next day and get another official who tells you something different.

IMO yes its really as simple as calling and asking. And frankly, people should go to the Consulate dressed nicely (not in shorts and ratty t-shirts), be polite and provide the required documents. We've gone for two years in a row now and each time we use the little shop across the street, present our documents at the window and pick up the visa the next day with zero hassle.

Yes, but you are not meeting the officers face to face in a bad mood, you are right about the need to dress properly, and those who show disrespect by wearing shorts should get refused and told to come back the next day dressed decently.

Never mind the ladyboy bit, 7 guys on three bikes ride past a random farang and set up a road block to steal his bike.

Sounds like a bs story to me.

Unless it was a Harley or something.....even then you'd think one would follow him home and they'd blag it later.

Nope.....bs.

Probably true Blether, but Thai guys are at their best with these odds.

What do you mean "hard to find good men in Bangkok"? I know dozens. There is Jim the English guy, Paul the yank, and Ivan from Norway (with the chopper), and even a few ozi blokes are half decent (some of the time).

OP, I think most Thai ladies will tell you.

And also some of the most frank and straightforward people.

Having lived in Thailand now for seven years, I could count the fingers in one hand the amount of Thais that have been rude to me.

Stop paying them and then you'll see.

I have never employed Thai people, but I also don't drink alcohol, and always mind my own business, and this is a great country to live in if your like that, but I do question the mentality of Thai people in general.

And also some of the most frank and straightforward people.

Having lived in Thailand now for seven years, I could count the fingers in one hand the amount of Thais that have been rude to me.

Stop paying them and then you'll see.

Yes Johnnie, but I do not employ them, I just never drink alcohol and always mind my own business.

I'm sure if I started this thread it would get closed for instigating nation bashing.

Join the club krisb.

Skyscanner is an Edinburgh based website, we Glasgwegian's think people from Edinburgh are rude. I bet you can think of example's of people in your own country that have a reputation for being rude.

Some people take delight in being rude, like Yorkshiremen. They will tell you straight how it is, even if they haven't got a clue what they are talking about. Then they'll beam with pride when they tell you that Yorkshiremen are straight talkers.

Payboy makes a valid point, you can only be truly rude if you know what manners are.

Part of international travel, to gain exposure to more culture's, to learn how to get along with people. Too many people only export ignorance and bigotry.

It's embarrassing to behold.

How right you are about Yorkshiremen Blether, I have known two here in Thailand, and ruder people you would never meet, not even in Edinburgh.

Define polite? describing somebody as fat or ugly to their face whilst picking your nose, would that be polite?

I have told people in Thailand they are fat and ugly to their face, ie very obese guys in Pattaya not wearing a shirt, but definitely not Thais.

And also some of the most frank and straightforward people.

Having lived in Thailand now for seven years, I could count the fingers in one hand the amount of Thais that have been rude to me.

In case it was not obvious from the context, 'them' means Savan Vegas. I figured they would have a finger on the pulse and know the current situation. That's why I emailed them.

Personally I would do it yourself. I've done it twice now and both times doing the visa yourself wasn't a hassle. (I wrote a report about my last Non O on here about two months ago.) I think Savan is over charging people for this. The Consulate is easy enough to find and the little shop across the street will handle all your paperwork preparation for you (for a fraction of the cost of Savan). And there are certainly nicer hotels in town - although I do like the casino as something to do.

More important than your bank book will be making sure you have your original wedding cert - as the Consulate seems to be strict on this part. Both times (and my wife was with me) they asked for the originals. Which we happened to have the first time, because my wife called the Consulate before we went to Laos.

As others have said .... just call the Consulate and ask them for their requirements.

Is it really as simple as that? one official might tell you one thing and you go there the next day and get another official who tells you something different.

Thats fine. But you have to be certain you get the right person.

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I bought a Rabbit card and put 1,000 THB on it for what I thought was the 50 trips for 1,000 deal.

My question is, will the remaining amount expire after the 30 days?

If so, can I use it on McDonald's and other things like a normal Rabbit card?

I just wasn't sure if the amount is "locked" into BTS or if it expires or whatnot or if that was the old 30-day card's rule.

My card doesn't say 30-day anywhere on it but I just want to make sure.

I had bad experiences with a rabbit card last year, best try and avoid them. It is one big con. Wait until you use it in McDonalds, they don't give you any change back or let you add more money. It is lose lose lose for you, and win win win for them. Be warned.

2 subjects:

1. I've been shopping for a bass guitar here in BKK, I checked out Siam Paragon, Central World, (I heard China Town has some, but they may be fakes)

I haven't really found anything that feels or sounds right.

So now I'm thinking that I should have one of my guitars shipped to me from America.

What would be the best way to do this, FedEx?

I heard customs in BKK will charge money. How much? What compications could incur?

2. Any musicans in BKK, who would be interested in forming a band, or need a bass player - "classic rock" - please contact me.

I was a professional bass player before I retired to Thailand, I played mostly a Fender Jazz, and then a Yamaha. There were not copies, I bought an accoustic six string Yamaha copy here in Thailand just for playing in the house. A few times I have played with bands in Pattaya, and I was never happy with the bass sound although the musicians were good enough. I am not sure though how easy or hard it is to get a non copy bass here in Thailand. Good luck with your band, and remember the work permit, even if you are not getting paid.

Sorry for the poor girl and her friends. And yet another nail in the coffin of Thailand's wonderful Buddhist Monks. Castration is the minimum this asshol_e should receive.

Possibly, castration should be a condition of becoming a monk......... catholic priest..... hmmmmmmmmm

It is not normal for anyone to be celibate, no matter whether you are Buddhist, Catholic or any other faith, their priests or monks or whatever, should have the choice whether they want to be celibate or not.

Totally agree. Judging by the world's population growth, celibacy is very unpopular amongst most people and I don't think the Christian God at least, said "Don't have sex, don't multiply and die out." Did he?

No, he did not.

Sorry for the poor girl and her friends. And yet another nail in the coffin of Thailand's wonderful Buddhist Monks. Castration is the minimum this asshol_e should receive.

Possibly, castration should be a condition of becoming a monk......... catholic priest..... hmmmmmmmmm

It is not normal for anyone to be celibate, no matter whether you are Buddhist, Catholic or any other faith, their priests or monks or whatever, should have the choice whether they want to be celibate or not.

Totally agree. Judging by the world's population growth, celibacy is very unpopular amongst most people and I don't think the Christian God at least, said "Don't have sex, don't multiply and die out." Did he?

He did not.

Sorry for the poor girl and her friends. And yet another nail in the coffin of Thailand's wonderful Buddhist Monks. Castration is the minimum this asshol_e should receive.

Possibly, castration should be a condition of becoming a monk......... catholic priest..... hmmmmmmmmm

It is not normal for anyone to be celibate, no matter whether you are Buddhist, Catholic or any other faith, their priests or monks or whatever, should have the choice whether they want to be celibate or not.