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hotandsticky

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  1. I didn't think you understood racism. Point proved.
  2. You just can't escape your racism, can you.....
  3. LOL....I only know because somebody corrected me.
  4. Be careful about differentiating between State Pension (which is included in the taxable income) and Government pension ie Civil Service which is excluded.
  5. I agree that Bangkok is a bit of a Marmite thing.....................it took me several years to like Bangkok - and that came once I learned more about the variety that Bangkok offers.
  6. You might be waiting a long time.......................
  7. ....and bustle. Loads of things to do. Just what you need from a large capital city.
  8. One can only imagine..........................
  9. Blogging has overtaken the likes of Lonely Planet and there are hundreds of blogs out there on Thailand and Bangkok trip ideas.
  10. They won't need sunscreen if they follow your advice.............I doubt that they will see much sun.
  11. "Diets" are part and parcel of a healthy lifestyle' Going on a diet is invariably for a specific purpose and can often be faddy - and short-lived.
  12. Any advice will inevitably be subjective and, in any event, 19 year olds will do what 19 year olds will do. Applying basic commonsense to safety is a pre-requisite and that includes being aware of your surroundings and not putting yourself (or your valuables) at risk. The specifics of sim cards, transport and accommodation will happen quite naturally. I always get sim cards for my daughter just to avoid her paying over the top at the airport. The airport has a whole host of sim card desks so it is a good backstop. Suvarnabhumi airport taxi system is OK and I think you pay a surcharge of 50 Baht if booking at the taxi desk. Plan B, if the visitors are confident enough they can exit through gate 8 at departures, cross the road and pickup a taxi that has dropped off departing passengers. Personally I only take those who use the meter - then I tip well. The drivers are often looking for Pattaya fares and one quoted me 300 Baht to go to Lat Krabang....I know it is c. 65 Baht on the meter. When he came down to 200 Baht I told him he had missed his chance; I took the next taxi (who did use the meter) and it was 68 Baht. I paid 150 Baht.........just an example. After that, use BOLT the cars are better and the drivers more professional. Other specific advice would depend on their itinerary.
  13. Hardly a dent in the bank balance.
  14. Are you talking short or long time? I have not, and would not, pay more than 1,000 Baht for short-time.
  15. Only a moron would perpetuate that lie.
  16. I won't blame Trump. Possibly coming from the same country as you, I quite like some elements of strong leadership.
  17. That would be OK if your home country was Russia.................................but I suspect it isn't.
  18. I would choose Sizzler for salad.......remarkable value I would not choose Sizzler for meat.
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