StefanBBK

Its all making sense now .
There are systematic killings of felangs in Thailand because Thais are turning us into hamburgers to be sold at a profit in 7/11 and the BiB get a brown envelope and Burmese workers do the work

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Hope it was natural causes.

Right beneath the line announcing an autopsy was some advertisement for cut meat. I found that inappropriate.

 

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Not just a thai problem. All too often data is just blindly copied and trusted, even though it is obviously wrong.
How much was the fine? As long as the fine is reasonable, all should be ok.

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18 hours ago, PremiumLane said:

and what is not being reported? Read the article - son doesn't get discount, son whines to daddy, daddy is a cop, daddy shuts it down for a week. 

But daddy must have used some other explanation officially.

21 hours ago, colinneil said:

Submarines necessary for national security.    

Sad fact is these plonkers actually believe that.

Beyond belief.

So, who issued the arrest warrant and on what basis? 

How about investigate first and then arrest, provided there is some proof? 

No word of appologies.

2 hours ago, Boycie said:

Yet a news story that i have to question the figures. 30 to 99 years, great sales pitch but shouldn't it be from 30 to 50 years or 60 to 99 years? 

 

Why not give a 99 year lease instead of complicating things with a 50+49years agreement?

I wanted to comment exactly the same.  

 

Why not do things exactly replicating what Thais can do in foreign countries? i.e. if a Thai can buy freehold land in X Country, people from X Country should be allowed to buy freehold land in Thailand? 

I am all for increasing road safety. Disallowing transport of people in the cargo area of pickups is ok, so is stopping more than 2 on a motorbike, enforcing helmets and seatbelts etc.. also speed limits and other driving rules need to be enforced, with meaningful fines.
I do have an issue with the smart cabs not being allowed to carry more than 2 people in the cab. My wife bought a vigo smart for her business, needing the larger loading area. The back seats remind me somewhat on old Porsche back seats.... anyway the area is clearly designed to seat people. Maybe make it mandatory to retrofit seatbelts in 12 month or so. We use the pickup daily for short trips, anything longer we use my car.
How about holding a referendum for laws like this? Like the Swiss do?

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I find phone apps better. I have
A GPS gathering dust, as I havnt used it in about 7 years. Google maps/Wase/ViaMichelin/Sygic/inRoute/maps.me/Glympse are all good. Take your pick.


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Absolutely agree. Software can be used on a tablet thingy with larger screen.
My preferred software for Android is Here. It is free and works offline, minus traffic updates.
Biggest challange wit GPS in Bangkok is lost signal. Especially when you have a toll road above you and buildings on either side.

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Ship or bring just irreplaceable items, such as photo albums, memorabilia, books maybe,  things that have other than commercial value to you.

Everything else better to buy new here. This way you are sure it is the correct thing, working in Thailand. I think overall you could save some money, plus end up with nice new stuff...   

 

My mother, bless her, shipped her entire household here, including a 12 year old microwave. For whatever reason we ended up paying import tax on that item and that was more than a new one would have cost here.  For what its worth, that old microwave is still functioning ....  but annoyingly aged at now 20 years old. 

How about 5 people on a bike? still ok? 

I remember some produce from California, i.e. celery, being cheaper here at Makro than in the US.

Also when can we have the "Turkey ban" lifted?

After 5 years one should think about becoming a Family. That means marriage, house, kids etc.
Without final commitment you may never become family....

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Was unfortunate enough having to attend two funerals last year.
We went on cremation day. That seemed to be the normal time.
Arrived at given time, dressed in dark trousers, black shoes, white shirt, no tie.
Next giving condolences to the closest family of the diseased.
Find a seat and follow proceedings.
Some most respected people are announced ad give things to the monks.
Then some chanting.
At some point everyone gets up and proceeds past the coffin and monks. For that purpose you would be given the needed flower, candle etc,
Follow whatever everyone else is doing.
At the end you may receive some sort of amulet, or other little memorabilia.
Finally it comes to the cremation. If you are lucky it will be an automated process with not much too see. If not there might be a chance that one actually sees the coffin in flames. I have to admit I was a bit bewildered by that.
Anyway throughout the ceremony expect lots of praying, chanting, etc. Just make sure that you follow what everyone else is doing.
Have some cash ready to help with the funeral.
500 to 1,000 should generally be fine. If you like and can afford, feel free to give more, but remember that it is neither expected or necessary.
Sorry for your loss, and hope all will go well tomorrow!

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Python swallowed Champion Cock.

Now there is a headline.

How about cutting some sodium? Less salt will help a little. 

Completely meaningless discussion. In the end there is a law, as logic or illogical it may appears to be, it needs to be followed. We all wish for something different, but it is what it is. No bickering on our side will change that.   So live with it!

I presume innocense until proven guilty. To my there was enough doubt to continue innocence assumption. 

 

Also interesting the catalog of pubishment mentioned earlier on. If I am reading it right, the her scentence exceeds the maximum punishment for the amount. Strange really, as the amount was very low within the bracket. 

Usually users get just a penalty for first time offenses and then have to follow up for some time with reporting etc.

 

Anyway. To me this story stinks. 

8 hours ago, Golden Triangle said:

Actually No, please enlighten me, I was referring to the good old rhyming slang, Jimmy Riddle = Piddle = Piss, I would love to know Phil  

Me too, please.

I can imagine that they don't care about others, But shouldn't they at least care about themselves? 

Being invincible is a mental condition, not a physical trait.

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I don't know, but why don't people slow down when there is poor lighting in the area... are they dumb, careless or both?

They don't get the concept of defensive driving. It's all about being fastest and first. No consideration for others.

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50 to 60% capacity means also 40 to 50% empty. Don't know how much their operation cost is, but it seems like very tight margins....

5 hours ago, redwinecheese said:

So? I'm talking about people having sex in public, which part you can't understand?

Seen that in Thailand too. Admittedly 15 years ago..... part of a stage performance.  Would not go to look for it though, but did not bother me too much. 

Dont think he fell asleep. My guess is he was distracted and focussed on either the radio, gps, phone, beverage, cigarette or whatever else can distract driving.

RIP

60 M over 5 month for Phi Phi avarages 1,000 tourists at 400 baht per day. Sounds entirely plausible. 

According to the protesting boat operators the number of tourists went down. If at the same time total revenue went up, it seems to indicate some holes in the system were plugged....