Samuipie
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This is a horrific crime that I never heard of about Kon Thai until a few years ago. I've been in Thailand since 1982 and we only began hearing about this about 10 years ago on Koh Samui (my home).
<deleted>? How did this begin? What is the psychology behind all the violence we hear of now that didn't exist 20 years ago. I am crying at the destruction of my beloved chosen home culture.
I don't think the confession is so remarkable even though we don't know for sure in this case. It is the Buddhist way to confess. Folks get real religious when their life hangs in the balance.
I cry for Thai culture.
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Oh, good idea! I think we can get them at Tesko even those little sticky houses for bugs or mice should work great!
Thanks for that.
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I'm with you! Geckos and all their related larger relatives that take up residence in, on and around my house simply gross me out. Mostly because they poop all over the place leaving everything from mouse looking turds to slimy stinky stuff running down the walls. This poop does not come off with cleaning and I have had to repaint the walls in some cases.
As for solutions: few. I trained my soi dog to catch the geckos and I would then grab them with paper and throw them out the back fence. I have heard that a good house cat, like a good mouser, will get the geckos. I am lucky enough to have air-con, so I close my house up fairly tight to keep them from entering and open the doors briefly in the morning for fresh air. My dog and I search out and kill all the geckos we can find. We are on a mission that has had some success. But they are an eternal pest.
The larger ones on the outside walls by the porch light won the war and just stay there --- Ugh. All I can say is I'll take a lizard any day over a snake. Good thing the tropics have so many other advantages that we can just "put up" with this creepy reality.
Good luck. Put your house pets on the job!
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This story is the oldest in the book. Literally thousands of men have the same plot with a few different twists.
The outcome is always the same --- pure disaster. And the ones who got custody and took the kids had the absolute worse outcome. Thai kids wanna be Thai and they will fight you the rest of your life. They do not adjust to change.
Secure your finances, pack a light bag and run for your life.
I mean this very literally. We have buried many of our friends who defied their Thai family and met their death through numerous weird situations. You CANNOT make it right in a Thai family. You made a big stupid mistake, get out while you are still breathing and move very far away.
Oh, and seriously get that vasectomy.
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May be a call for the return to the wretched belly pack for more safety. Seems like a lot of loot to carry around for a simple outing.
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On 9/18/2016 at 2:36 AM, Sauc said:
I need someone to look after my cats for 9 days. Either someone trustworthy who will come and check on the food and water daily or a good cattery. I live in the Bangrak/Bophut area.
Thanks.
Dogfather in Maenam has well built cat cages some with air-con. 24/7 care.
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My husband and I lived in one of those buildings while he was working in Bang Pa In. The space was about 200 sq. ft. but we've been living in Asia for so many years (Like Japan!) we have learned how to make do. The cost of ours was 350 Baht per month and they didn't mind our Soi Dog of 10 years with us.
While I had to give it a good scrubbing, it was not filthy by any means. The other tenants were nearly invisible because they all work and go to school so much they are barely home, however, friendly when greeted. They liked to practice their English and they help me with my Thai etc.
This building was cared for very well. That seems to be the ticket is to assess the funk factor upon inspecting. If the halls are filthy and stinky probably the apartment isn't maintained either. Look for cockroaches and heavy mold. It's good if someone smiles as you pass. Just pick up the vibes. We stayed a year and often think back to how happy we were there. The bus on the main street went straight to downtown.
5000 baht seems really high unless you have a bunch of appliances and stuff.
It worked for us!
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These actions are not mutually exclusive! One may invest in personal vanity AS WELL as helping people in need. Ya can do both.
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Thailand continues to be the number 1 medical destination in the world. Thai surgeons are internationally recognized for their exemplary work.
When it comes to surgery NEVER go for the cheapest!! Anything can happen during a surgical procedure, you want the back-up.
I recommend Bumrungrad Hospital in BKK. I have had several successful surgeries there. Dr. Teerasap is a miracle worker. But anyone on their staff is highly qualified.
Good luck and always be proud of anything that supports your self esteem.
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I have lived and played in Thailand for more than 10 years. I have NEVER gotten Hep. B. Seems you just lucked out. For the record it is Hep C that leads to liver cancer not Hep B.
Hep B is usually contracted from bad food or someone not washing their hands before handling the food. Exotic stuff like raw oysters or the Sum Tum with the raw crabs in it are asking for trouble like parasites --- worse than Hep B !
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I understand how having an operation is up to you. Next question is does it need to be operated on? or held in place with a brace till it heal's.
Somebody says it does others say it doesn't. While I am wearing braces I've sent my X-ray to my friends who are doctors and they consider that my case has to be operated. I don't want to fly to Moscow I just wanna know how it is to be opereated here?
There are fine doctors on Samui and especially at the Nathon Hosp. They have one of the finest Orthopedic Doc's in Thailand. Also go ONLY to Bangkok Samui for "real" doctors. If you are worried about price then you're not really sick. Now is not the time to go bargain shopping.
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I don't know where you are, but Dr. Antika at Bangkok Hospital Samui is a lifesaver.
You are suffering from depression that is exacerbated by the valium.
You need a much clearer diagnosis and therapy. It isn't easy staying mentally healthy and it takes extra effort while in a foreign country.
Also Dr. Adul at BKK Hospital psych in Bangkok is a genius and a great guy.
You need support and proper diagnosis then the right medication for the job.
Don't give up. There is help in Thailand.
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I went through every stage of Hell bringing my dogs from the USA and then trying to leave Thailand ten years later with my beloved Thai dog.
After the whole experience all I can say is DO NOT BRING YOUR PETS TO THAILAND.
Both my shepherds died, under horrible circumstances, their flights plus being taken by the Cargo people came to about 40,000 baht. The Thai people hated us for having dogs. Maids wouldn't work for us. Gardeners stayed away. Neighbors poison them. One died from Cobra bite.
The diseases they get here are vicious. The animals suffer. Then 10 years later I try to bring my Thai dog out of Thailand --- they lost her for 2 days, she was left in a crate filled with urine , no food or water until we found her. We greased more palms than I can count. Total cost and suffering = around $5000 US by the time she finished.
The whole thing was without question, the worst thing I ( and my pets) have ever been through.
Oh, and who will care for them when you need to go on Visa run or in hospital? No one or worse, these monsters that claim they care for your animal and you come home to a dead dog in a crate.
Please don't do this to yourself or your animals. Seriously.
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As a decade long resident of Koh Samui I can tell you weather is very dicy every New Year so check with Thai weather reports.
Frankly I don't know what you will do with a 10 year old child during these very inebriated holidays, especially if you are house bound with rain.
Stay away from Chawang.
Chok Dee to you and family.
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The concept of "saving face" is indeed one of the most culturally different phenomenon we encounter here as westerners. Despite being raised in Japan and growing up Buddhist I find this a most destructive behavior.
First, if we follow the Buddhist dhamma we aren't supposed to have a FACE as it teaches us to drop our attachments and willful desires. Face, as we see it in Thailand seems to be an expression of pure EGO as if one is above making mistakes.
Second point is how long Thais will hold on to the act of losing face and seek revenge even years later! They really seem to nurture this supposed insult against all sensibility.
Last, I don't even know half the time when I have done something that causes loss of said FACE. It's like suddenly the air turns cold and you wonder "What just happened? Whad I do? Help!"
I totally agree that it is a harmful, counter-productive concept that works against better communication and understanding for all.
Samui pie
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I found everything I wanted on Ebay or you can have Kinokunya in BKK order for you. One time 12 years ago I ordered from Amazon and they charged me 3X the cost of the books!! So other options are out there.
Unnecessary Difficulties for the Disabled
in Chiang Mai
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Good point Scottie John. Even those who have not reached their twilight years as some of us have, may still have non-visible physical issues such as back or feet disorders, that require use of wheelchair ramps for walking or holding bars in the restrooms marked disabled. Now in my 70's I have a gimp knee that causes me not only pain but danger as I hobble along our Thai roads and streets. It should be beyond basic customer service to provide those architectural designs to the benefits of ALL people. Our various disabilities may not be visible but we still need to go to the bank!