IvanLaw

Thanks for your Help Rinrada

MUCH APPRECIATED

I can recommend the Big Wock in Lincoln, not true Thai food but very near

There is also one in Grantham had a meal there 4 weeks ago with Family,

Sorry can not remember the name but it is near to the road leading out of Grantham towards the Baracks!!

Now to work

Once more thank you

Regards

Ivan

I have 3 all on one chain, Worn INSIDE CLOTHING

1 from my Wife, 1 from wife’s Mum when we married and

1 from the Monk who conducted our blessing

Family very surprised and pleased as he is of some importance in local community

He has helped me a lot in the past with insight and understanding into Buddhism

Regards

Ivan

Hi IvanLaw,

Keep us informed on how your wife does in the interview. Mine is still waiting a date for hers and we submitted the application 4 weeks ago. How long did you have to wait?

As for your question. There is a Thai lady that cleans at my office who only started a couple of weeks ago. I asked her a few questions along the lines that you are wondering i.e. she'll be lonely etc. Someone mentioned earlier that they are survivors and i'd say that is true from my talks with the cleaner. The most important thing to her was to be able to get hold of spices and Thai food. If i was you i would tell your wife to bring essential spices and the likes with her when (hopefully) she comes and in the meantime you try and locate some supermarkets that you can buy the ingredients. In Manchester we are lucky to have 2 massive supermarkets, Wing Yip and Chai Yip that are predominantly Chinese but stock everything that Thai's need. I think if at least she doesn't miss the food, the meeting people and making new friends will follow. Additionally, someone on this site give me the number of a phone company that only charges 1p per minute to call Thailand. At that price you can let her call home all day if she likes.

Good luck

Mr BJ

Hi BJ and Thanks for the advice

We Married in Thailand 14 April (Buddhist Ceremony), Registered at Ampo 21 April and Submitted actual Visa Application 25 April. Told that Oi (My Wife) would be sent a letter stating Interview date within 10 days.

I returned home to England 30th April

Oi Telephoned Embassy 9th May and was told, Letter sent to wrong address but Interview date 9th August.

I have sent document “Up Dates”, for her Interview,

Copies of Bank Statements, Phone Bill, E-Mails etc

Now just waiting with fingers crossed &trying to be Patient.

Fortunately my Work is related to Imported food, Thailand being one location.

Unfortunaly no luck locating Thais in immediate area but I am sure once Oi is here she will find

Once more thank you for your Input and GOOD LUCK with Visa

Regards

Ivan

PS

Forgot to mention

Oi has my Bank Account in Thailand ready for Ticket etc and Gives me a Wake Up call every morning at 10.00

Congratulations

Though I have not actually asked a Question I have gained valuable information and Hope my Thai Wife will be joining me in England soon after her Visa Interview in August.

Again my grateful thanks for the Information I have gained,

All the best, I am sure your expertise will be much in demand.

Regards

Ivan

]Nothing to do with Thailand but very Interesting and Entertaining.

Takes me all my time to down load Holiday Photographs so

I for one am fascinated and enthralled.

You have a real gift, Keep up with the Changes (time permitting)

Regards

Ivan

Not sure where to post this,  so it's going in here

Did you know that every Chumwat has its own flag

Animated gifs available here for all 76 Chumwats

http://www.multimediapalace.com/fl/flags-asia/th.htm

Choice of two sizes.  Free

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Thank you Thetyim

That will keep my wife Happy

Flag from her home Ratchaburi

Regards

Ivan

sbk , jaow !

pleas all of you tray to understand that have to talk in great manners . for just writhing of few word you no need to use your body part even your beautiful skin as subject . this is public place & all watch you guys ,  public place is  not means that you change forum to beauty parlor or  hair dresser shop or use forum for your privet ‘ add ‘ I hop- you understand this and  , pleas do not look down thai people  . Quai mak jaow  ,,  hai  yoooo

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What?

What the &lt;deleted&gt; is wrong with you?

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Pet appears to be inebriated

Scampy can you possible translate into coherent English?

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Okay, here goes...

Sbk, Chill!

Please try to understand all of you that we must talk in graet manners... For the sake of writing just a few words there's no need to use your body part or even your beautiful skin as a subject.

This is a public place so watch out all you guys, that does not mean that you can change you from a beauty parlour or hair dresser shop or use the forum for your privet (does he mean bush?) - and I hope you understand this and please don't look down on Thai people.

Something something something something something.

Did that help?

I don't think any of us look down on Thai people, only people who post unsavoury or unreadable comments.

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Thanks Scampy

I thought you would understand after reading your posting regarding

Rebirth etc

Please Please do not take offence

I find it hard to look down on anyone (5 ft 6ins in bare feet)

I have looked at a few of Pets Posting and all seem to be very negative

Overall Thai Visa is a very helpful and Informative site

I for one have learnt a lot, my thanks to all who give their time and expertise

Regards

Ivan

sbk , jaow !

pleas all of you tray to understand that have to talk in great manners . for just writhing of few word you no need to use your body part even your beautiful skin as subject . this is public place & all watch you guys ,  public place is  not means that you change forum to beauty parlor or  hair dresser shop or use forum for your privet ‘ add ‘ I hop- you understand this and  , pleas do not look down thai people  . Quai mak jaow  ,,  hai  yoooo

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What?

What the &lt;deleted&gt; is wrong with you?

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Pet appears to be inebriated

Scampy can you possible translate into coherent English?

You still have to know how to spell in order to understand the above

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O Know you dunt

I unfortunately am dislxeic, Disloxic, Disco

O BUM CANT SPELL

Can I still post on TV please?

still funny though.

b. spelling, grammar and punctuation are not prioritird for posting on an informal website as it is in the classroom. Atleast for me.

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I can see 'prioritird' (sic) as a typo. That's OK by me. We all do that sometimes.

'Edicate' isn't, by a long chalk. C'mon, how can that spelling be acceptable?

It reminds me of a social worker who wrote to me a while back saying he would release some papers to me 'now that they have been 'ennonnimised'!! &lt;deleted&gt;!!! He meant 'anonymised', of course, for those still struggling ...

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I unfortunately am dislxeic, Disloxic, Disco

O BUM CAN'T SPELL

Can I now, not post on TV?

Nearly 250 views but only 2 reply’s

HELP

I have even placed and advertisement in local paper & on college notice board but no response, well only one and he wanted info on Thailand so now maybe another new member to TV

I am sure there are Thais living locally please, please, reply

Me think I am just too honest,

Only nickname I have is from my Thai Step Son

HAPPY BUDDA

(I'm sure you can work that one out)

Have you eberwondered what it wuld be like ti start agan?

Maybe if you died tomorrow all pain would dvanish and you could start again...

maybe there would be a waiting list for a foetus bur eentuallt you wpuld get chance and u could start a fresgh page.

awauy and awash from drugs and violence and nasty eope abnd all that would matter ib the b next liufe would be the goodness off what is you

BuT ---is IS life fair? is anything????????????????????????

one has to take what one is gibe

you have to play the cards you are dealt with or else - you succumb to self destructiojn, alcohol for uds old fasioned people and drugs for the kids - i am not a kid, childish as i amat times but i could easuily drink muyself to shit.

tfgvbvbtgt67  ó///////////oooooooee ///////ee/////////////////////dgbbb                          uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

why the ###### SHOULD I COME BACJ RTO THAUILABND?  I HAE SOME VEY GOOD FRIENDS, BOTH THAI AND FARABNFG BUT I WAS NEVER HAPPY THERE SO GIVE ME 1 FGOOD REASON TO RETEURN

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Posible in your next life you will be a fish

Then you would definatly have to take more water with it.

Hope your head is not to bad when you awake

I am not scared of Thais. I usually find displaying arrogance but keeping quiet at the right time gets me out of trouble (touch wood eh).

I hope when you "touch wood", it is 4x2

You will need something if you do not accept “Thai Way”

If you talk to people this way you will most certainly need it.

My time in Thailand with my wife's relatives and friends was a real shock.

Took me a long time to realise when they said I look like "Happy Buda" they where not being unkind or offensive about my weight.

Just saying what they see

OK, Maybe I am a little over weight comparable to other average Brits but Comparable to average Thai man I am very overweight.

When they comment on my White Skin etc I do not take offence, or how about blond hair, blue eyes etc etc

Please accept what they say in the spirit of how they say.

Move on Accept “THIS IS THAILAND”, There County, their way

ACCEPT, ENJOY THE COUNTRY, CULTURE & PEOPLE

Good Luck

We had the same problem,

Application made 25th April, We waited 2 weeks then my Wife telephoned the British Embassy and was given Date of Interview 9th August 4 days later received Letter to confirm, they had posted letter to wrong address!!

LONG TIME TO WAIT but I know they are very busy,

Now just have to be patient or at least try

Unfortunately she will be going on her own as I can not gain further time away from work but I will send "Up Dates" of Wages, E-Mails etc

Good Luck and all the best for the Interview

Ivan

Always good for a start...

Thai Imperial: Red Lion Street, Boston Tel: 01205 311575

I took K.wife to our local pub/Thai rest a couple of days after she first hit Blighty  a couple or 4 years ago and they gave her a job there.

She is now doing yet another English/business studies course (via Job centre plus)and recons she wants to go to Uni... ...they are born survivors...

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Hi Rinrada

Just back from trying to find the "Thai Imperial", Unfotunatly it closed last year !!!

Thanks for trying.

Now back to square One,

Open to futher sugestions please

Ivan

If Bargirls earnt so much money, why would they go with a fat bastard for 1000 Baht?

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Ok... I Give up .. why did you ??

Sorry but couldn't resist

Fw1 & Rinrada, Thank you for your replies.

Rinrada I will try and find Thai Imperial this weekend

Once again Thanks for your time and help, much appreciated.

Any one else with advice please???

Regards & Chookdii

Ivan

Hi People

HELP PLEASE !!

My Thai Wife has her Visa Interview 9th August and will (All Being Well), Be flying to UK to be with me shortly after

Just wondered if there are any Thai’s living in the Boston Area??

Some one for her to talk to would be great as I am sure she will be home sick,

She can speak reasonable English and we will look for Additional lessons when she arrives.

Thank you all in anticipation

Regards

Ivan

Anyone stayed at the Amari Atrium, Petchburi Road I believe.... any good...?

totster 

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Stayed there for 3 weeks in 1996

First time in Thailand (Package Deal from UK)

Staff very friendly and helpful,

Food very good

BUT I have since found out, Overall EXPENCIVE

Long time ago now

Regards

Ivan

PS

Have returned 2 times per year and love the country and people,

Wish I could find a way to live in LOS .maybe "ONE DAY"

Now waiting for my Thai Wife's Visa Interview (09 08 2005)

Congratulations to you both,

Oi (My Thai Wife) telephoned me today, she has just received date for Visa Interview 09 08 2005,

Hope we are lucky, seems to be a "Luck Dip"?

Once more all the best and a long and happy life together

Regards

Ivan

Congratulations and all the Best for your future

Now I just have to be patient, My Wife of 3 weeks is STILL waiting for Interview Date in BKK

ONE DAY

Good luck and all the best

Ivan

Still on peoples mind i see!!!

I would like to know who the people are who say "they hope we dont get it"

What tossers!!! What have we done to them?

Oh well what goes around comes around!

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Simular Possition,

Married my long time Girl Friend in Thailand 14 05 2005 and now waiting for Visa Interview Date.

I am back in England so find it very hard.

All the best to you and good luck

Ivan

Simbo

I can only presume from your comments you are not married??

So maybe I am letting my self-open to silly comments but here goes!!

My Girl friend and I have known each other for over a year now and will be having a Buddhist blessing next week when I return to BKK.

(Leaving UK in 10 hours )

Then apply for a Visa for her and when granted she will live with me in England.

“If “ she is happy here we will marry and live in UK.

I have met her family, Brothers, Sister and MUM NO PROBLEM,

No mention of dowry!

BUT I will pay for family party after blessing,

Hope all goes well !!!

Anyone know how to apply for letter of freedom to marry please?

[SIZE=7]Happy Songkran to all[/size]

Domestic Violence in Pattaya, caught on tape.

 

Domestic violence in Pattaya is all too common and we often feature stories of injuries and even death caused by a domestic dispute. It is not often that we see evidence of the violence that occurs. Our cameraman stumbled upon this pair fighting in the street outside a restaurant in South Pattaya on Third Road. As you can see the woman is attempting to attack the man with a plank of wood.  We weren’t brave enough to approach the pair to find out the reason behind the attack but we can only guess that it was something to do with either money or another woman. In cases such as these which do not result in injury, Police tend not to intervene, compare this with other Police Departments around the world, some of which have dedicated Domestic Abuse Units who specialize in dealing with incidents such as these.

-Pattaya City News

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As you can see the woman is attempting to attack the man with a plank of wood.

Is it just me who can not see?

Waiting for 9th and once again in BKK for Songkran

Good luck to all

Ivan