Ayemanomad

Sry, meant Ubon-ite...

No problem. Thanks for the advice.

I have recently moved to Ubon Ratchathani and I am seeking a quality builder in the area to undertake an extension to a two bedroom detached house. The extension will briefly consist of extending the side of the house by two metres and the rear by three metres (ground and first floors). The creation of a first floor balcony leading to the new third ensuite bedroom and a carport to the front of the house.

I would appreciate it if anyone can recommend a quality contractor in the area who could undertake this work. I have attempted to find some online, however, none of them were able to help for a variety of reasons. A good architect would be useful also to draw up accurate plans. I could do the project management, so someone with an understanding of English would be a bonus, but not essential.

I would like to get the project underway as soon as possible.

Anyone that has some horror stories would also be welcome, so I know who to avoid dealing with.

Thank you, in anticipation of some useful contacts.

Lamd is available. Makro, Villa and Tops all sell it

Thank you for that Mr T. I just love lamb with mint sauce.

Makes me wonder how a once fresh batch of Chikos goes forgotten for a whole year?

He must be turning Thai I think.

Anyway I'm cooking butterfly leg of lamb marinated in Greek seasoning on the Webber tonight.

Delicious as a Chiko Roll.

Just as a matter of interest, where do you buy your lamb from? I can't recall seeing it for sale in any of the supermarkets I go to.

1st hanna drugged

2nd brought her behind the rocks

3rd min 2 thais - try to rape her ( propably one of them are Nomsod, the other are VHM 2nd son, nephew - or what ever

4th David drops in, want help hanna, get attacked by one of the thais with this knife

5th the 2nd thai leaf hanna, take off the condom - he not errected yet, so no semen inside

6th they finish to kill or iimobilice David , drop him no or later in the sea

7th Sean meantime come in - or were in already before - he dont agree or is a not wanted wittness -

so he is also with the same weapon attacked ( wounds on Davids head and Seans arm seems from same weapon -

8th Sean suceeds to escape

9th David might be still somewhere on floor , but unconscious

10th Hanna is so much drugged, she not able to walk away

11th next shocking - this 2 Burma guys have heard something and have a look,

12th they" got from them the chance to rape hanna , without condom ,

13th after this 2 guys raped hanna , the Thais told them they will hand them over to police

if they will not leave Koh Tau or hide ,

14th Now, they are alone, drown David to the sea, and kill Hanna, even she were maybee also uncousious meantime,

as it seems no defence from her - she wwere killed by the haw, because they fear she could wittnesed next day;

15th they, the Thais did know to escape without footage on the CCTV camera

16th the Burma guys - or a 3rd went to a beachwotch - found the murder scene - and fleed the area - but were captured

by CCTV -

or someone of them remembered that he have lost before something on the rape and wanted to recover it,

17th Davids friend - went maybee later there to search for David as he not returned in the Bungalow -

but he wwre shocked - returned - and feared to be involved or just be later tortured as wittnes by police there,

as everyone there knows about drug, mafia, gangraping and police;

18th Only 1 donger wittnes were left: Sean - so they tried to kill him later, but he suceeded to escape, he still fear their warnings,

that thai mafia would find him everywhere, even in UK and Kill him,

Sean were living and working long time enough on AC bar, he did know , he real would be killed if he would talk;

19th Nomsod and the other Thai inform - his father VHM about the exident

20th Nomsod leave the Iland early morning

21th When the crime were uncovered,

The Big BOss Village Head man´instructed the Police very clearly, how police have to investigate,

that any crime have been done by this Burmese scape goats;

22th On all pictures you can see, the police were never left out a second by the eys and instructions from the village Head man;

23th All bribes have been handed over now,

so the case is " fixed " and clear to go to the prosecution !

Sorry my english , and i am not Sherloc H. but maybee CSI-Th can finalice my report;

That was good reading my man and your language was well understood. I agree wholeheartedly with your version or if not most of it. I certainly believe that Nomsod is the guilty party.

There is no doubt in my mind and in the opinion of many others both here in Thailand and throughout the world, that the real perpetrators of this horrendous crime are being protected and the Thai authorities are party to this cover up. It is obvious to anyone with half a brain that these two Burmese lads have been stitched up to take the flak and I, for one, don't believe for one minute that they had anything to do with the murders.

This makes all the RTP involved in this case, together with the General, as guilty as the actual perpetrators themselves and heads should roll. There is, unfortunately, little chance of real justice being the outcome of this sham trial, but there's one thing that's for sure and that is that all these evil people will get their day of judgement; that is one inevitable event they will NOT be able to fix.

You only have to look at the son in the photo to see guilt written all over his face.

If he is squeaky clean, why does he need a lawyer?

Just take a sample of his DNA to prove it one way or the other. Simple.

How about enforcing the laws that are already there and teach everyone to respect the rule of law. This should include those who are expected to enforce same said laws.

EXACTLY. But that would require effort. So....TIT remember? Sad state of affairs and getting sadder. Will rule of law ever be the norm in Land of Scams/ Lack of Sanctions?

I can't see the rule of law being the norm in Thailand in our lifetime, if ever. Which is very, very sad indeed.

i think a bar code could be good to

I think a bar girl is a better idea.

But to stay on topic; the powers that be need to get a grip and solve the real problems facing this country instead of dreaming up hair-brained schemes that are not a priority or desirable. All these stupid, ill-conceived schemes will only have one outcome and that will be the end of Thailand as a tourist or expat destination.

So will the last person to leave please turn out the lights because now Thailand is and you are not .

I spent 6 years in Dubai and Sharjah from 2001 to 2007. However, as things tend to move very quickly there from a building and infrastructure point of view, my observations will not necessarily be the case now. Hopefully, some things could be helpful to you.

When I was there I had no Thai connections, so I have no idea about Thai communities to give you advice about. Other TV members have given you some pointers. What I can say, is that Dubai is a very cosmopolitan city with all nationalities living and working there. There are many Filipinos working there for example, usually as maids.

The fact that you have been offered work there is good and there will be no tax to pay on your earnings. It is normal for your employer, who will be your sponsor, to provide free accommodation as part of your package, or at the very least at a subsidised rate. Accommodation in Dubai is very, very expensive.

You will have no language problems there, as most people can speak English, much better than some natives from the UK I might add. I found the majority of people to be friendly too. The supermarkets have signs in English, so you don't have to worry about not being able to read Arabic.

The weather is hot all year round and can reach 45 degrees + in August, so you can wear whatever you are used to wearing in Thailand.

If you enjoy shopping, Dubai is a mecca of plush shopping malls with the usual higher prices. There are many gold shops and gold souks for a dazzling array of jewellery. The best bargains can be obtained in the souks for everyday items and spices from all around the world. Dubai is quite literally a shopper's paradise.

You won't find food as cheap as in Thailand, however, there is a good choice everywhere.

Taxis are very expensive in Dubai, especially in comparison with Thailand, but there are lots of them and they are metered.

From my experience, the worst thing about Dubai was the traffic. It might have improved since I was last there, but everyone drives like maniacs at high speed, even in the centre of Dubai. The Dubai to Sharjah road was an absolute nightmare to drive on and, as in Thailand, they will pass on either side of you to get to the front of the queue. They tend to be impatient drivers and use their horns excessively.

If you like to drink alcohol, there are a few designated places, usually in hotels or with a meal in some restaurants. Whatever your food preferences are, they will be catered for in Dubai.

Dubai is a modern city with big projects and some of the best hotels in the world to stay in if family and friends come to visit. You will certainly never ever be bored there that's for sure.

Overall I enjoyed the experience, it's like nowhere else I've been to on the planet and it is definitely an opportunity you shouldn't turn down.

I wish you all the best and hope you make a success of your work and make lots of money in Dubai. I'm sure you and your family won't regret it.

This has turned into a bit of a travelogue but I hope it helps you.

Thanks for the positive feedback, it has put my mind at ease and is something I am looking forward to. If I do not try it I may live to regret it, my current employers have been good enough to leave the door open for me, so thats a fall back plan.

If anyone is interested I will update the thread when I have found my feet in Dubai.

Hopefully other posters may comment on the Thai life there.

Not looking forward to driving though, I thought the driving was bad enough in Saudi

I'm glad it helped.

I, for one, would be interested to hear how you get on. Please keep us updated. Bon Voyage.

I spent 6 years in Dubai and Sharjah from 2001 to 2007. However, as things tend to move very quickly there from a building and infrastructure point of view, my observations will not necessarily be the case now. Hopefully, some things could be helpful to you.

When I was there I had no Thai connections, so I have no idea about Thai communities to give you advice about. Other TV members have given you some pointers. What I can say, is that Dubai is a very cosmopolitan city with all nationalities living and working there. There are many Filipinos working there for example, usually as maids.

The fact that you have been offered work there is good and there will be no tax to pay on your earnings. It is normal for your employer, who will be your sponsor, to provide free accommodation as part of your package, or at the very least at a subsidised rate. Accommodation in Dubai is very, very expensive.

You will have no language problems there, as most people can speak English, much better than some natives from the UK I might add. I found the majority of people to be friendly too. The supermarkets have signs in English, so you don't have to worry about not being able to read Arabic.

The weather is hot all year round and can reach 45 degrees + in August, so you can wear whatever you are used to wearing in Thailand.

If you enjoy shopping, Dubai is a mecca of plush shopping malls with the usual higher prices. There are many gold shops and gold souks for a dazzling array of jewellery. The best bargains can be obtained in the souks for everyday items and spices from all around the world. Dubai is quite literally a shopper's paradise.

You won't find food as cheap as in Thailand, however, there is a good choice everywhere.

Taxis are very expensive in Dubai, especially in comparison with Thailand, but there are lots of them and they are metered.

From my experience, the worst thing about Dubai was the traffic. It might have improved since I was last there, but everyone drives like maniacs at high speed, even in the centre of Dubai. The Dubai to Sharjah road was an absolute nightmare to drive on and, as in Thailand, they will pass on either side of you to get to the front of the queue. They tend to be impatient drivers and use their horns excessively.

If you like to drink alcohol, there are a few designated places, usually in hotels or with a meal in some restaurants. Whatever your food preferences are, they will be catered for in Dubai.

Dubai is a modern city with big projects and some of the best hotels in the world to stay in if family and friends come to visit. You will certainly never ever be bored there that's for sure.

Overall I enjoyed the experience, it's like nowhere else I've been to on the planet and it is definitely an opportunity you shouldn't turn down.

I wish you all the best and hope you make a success of your work and make lots of money in Dubai. I'm sure you and your family won't regret it.

This has turned into a bit of a travelogue but I hope it helps you.

Good advise by the General. All TV members should read this and follow his words.

I would have thought that countering all obfuscation and other nonsense here would be more than sufficient to keep one on ones toes, especially for us non-native English speakers

Are you sure you're a non-native English speaker? Coming up with an obscure word like "obfuscation" and using terminology such as "to keep one on ones toes", I find it very difficult to believe. Maybe you can enlighten us all as to what nationality you are and where you obtained your English education? Just curious.

Well, being 'new' here you might have missed I frequently call myself a regular Dutch uncle and with pride as well. I even wrote it in my profile. My profile also shows I've been at it here for close to 12 years now and that has definitively sharpened my mind, helped me fine-tune my BS detector and even helped me to learn all those words we never learned in school in the Netherlands

Just truly,

uncle rubl

PS now you may understand why God gave the English Dutch uncles

Ah well Uncle Rubi, so you've "been at it here close to 12 years", so I bet it's not just your mind that's been sharpened. That's possibly why God gave us Dutch caps.

Good advise by the General. All TV members should read this and follow his words.

I would have thought that countering all obfuscation and other nonsense here would be more than sufficient to keep one on ones toes, especially for us non-native English speakers

Are you sure you're a non-native English speaker? Coming up with an obscure word like "obfuscation" and using terminology such as "to keep one on ones toes", I find it very difficult to believe. Maybe you can enlighten us all as to what nationality you are and where you obtained your English education? Just curious.

He is from the glorious country called the Netherlands that also goes by the name of Holland. Supposedly one of the countries with the highest IQ in Europe leaving places like the UK behind.

Well, thank you for that enlightenment. I learn something new everyday. That could be the reason I left the UK behind.

Good advise by the General. All TV members should read this and follow his words.

I would have thought that countering all obfuscation and other nonsense here would be more than sufficient to keep one on ones toes, especially for us non-native English speakers

Are you sure you're a non-native English speaker? Coming up with an obscure word like "obfuscation" and using terminology such as "to keep one on ones toes", I find it very difficult to believe. Maybe you can enlighten us all as to what nationality you are and where you obtained your English education? Just curious.

Chiang Mai = Too much smog, air pollution.

Chiang Rai = Same problem.

Bangkok = Expensive, noisy, crime, traffic.

Issan Anywhere = Flooding, drought, extreme ignorance, greed, malfeasance, etc.

Pattaya = Sin City, high crime, drugs, gangs.

Ayuttaya = Extreme flooding, infrastructure crumbling, traffic.

Hua Hin/Cha Am = Overrated, expensive, crappy beaches.

Phuket = 1 nice beach; Nai Harn. Expensive, crime, corruption aplenty, traffic, some flooding.

Koh Samui = Isolated, expensive, crime, power failures, traffic. Nice beaches.

The far South = Muslims, bombings, murders, nice beaches, scenic at times, flooding.

Minburi/Airport area = Flooding, severe mosquito problem, swampy, traffic, expensive.

Nawamin Area = TRAFFIC, poor infrastructure, expensive, some flooding.

Rangsit area = Horrible traffic, crime, taxi ripoff, many students, cheap and expensive housing, generally smells bad.

Nakoh Sawan area = Cheaper, too far from bkk, nothing special.

Suphanburi Proper = Extreme mosquitos, seasonal flooding in main town and low areas, good roads, close to everything, can be expensive.

Don Chedi = Some flooding, mosquito problem, no major stores nearby, generally ignorant indigenous people, greedy, etc.

Kanchanburi = some flooding in low areas, has large dam that may soon collapse, many tourists, has nice mountain areas, immigration office is unfriendly, etc.

An interesting list, you have obviously travelled extensively throughout Thailand.

One question I would like to ask though, why did you say that the large dam in Kanchanburi may soon collapse? I visited it last month and it seemed quite substantial to me.

I don't think hovercraft can hover overhead, laoalbi, unless I've missed that invention.

Surely this doesn't mean they plan to provide litter bins everywhere? They are most definitely needed.

There is far too much rubbish strewn everywhere.

We can live in hope.

I like to ride my bike in just a thong. Am I required to keep my passport clenched between my butt cheeks?

Butt of course you are.

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If you can leave the country and not worry about the financial loss of leaving stuff behind you're a nomad. If you haven't put roots down by buying houses or businesses, you're a nomad. People exist in Thailand for years with a nomadic attitude, and they tend to be the happiest - they're here because they want to be here - not because they are trapped.

It doesn't matter what visa you're on - retirement/work/whatever - as long as you can leave in a heart-beat without worrying about what you leave behind - you are a nomad.

Non-nomads own houses/condos/businesses - or are tied to families. Some non-nomads can't afford the price of a flight home - non-nomads are stuck, they have to disentangle themselves to get out of the country. I'd guess that ninety-odd percent of long-stayers in Thailand take a nomadic attitude to the country. Even of they have been here for years, they will never allow themselves to be trapped in Thailand. I'd place a bet that ninety-odd percent of long=stayers in Thailand could leave within twenty-four hours and leave nothing of consequence behind.

So when do you stop being a nomad? when you put down roots that have to be ripped out to allow you to leave.

That applies to everyone. irrespective of age or length of time in the country.

"If you can leave the country and not worry about the financial loss of leaving stuff behind you're a nomad. If you haven't put roots down by buying houses or businesses, you're a nomad."

I would disagree. I meet all your criteria above, yet wouldn't consider myself a nomad. I have made sacrifices, rather adjustments, to remain in this country. I still have the freedom to travel anywhere I want, my wife would travel with me. To lose a car and a job would also be acceptable, but why would I want to? That to me is not being nomadic.

As with the OP, the majority of people chasing the criteria for "IT nomads" are in my opinion looking for long stay options to remain in Thailand, going against the description of their occupation. Also, the majority are not willing to make changes to accommodate the laws of the country, they want their cake and to eat it as well.

Nomadic is continually on the move.

I believe you work out of the county and you are constantly on the move?

I went to UK at the beginning of last year. First time out of the country (Thailand) in 14 years.

It's a fair achievement to have lived in Thailand and not put down any roots - you are a nomad and you just don't realize it.

On the dark days when things looked like they were going all wrong and everyone has them, whether in there personal life or watching the political developments in this county - did you ever say to yourself?

"I can get out quickly, and leave nothing of consequence behind?"

I bet you did - and I bet there's many a day you are secretly proud of the fact that you can go to the airport and leave, and never look over your shoulder.

That's what nomad's do - you are a nomad.

I enjoy being a nomad and I don't mind being called one. It gives me a sense of freedom to come and go as I please. I'm a happy wanderer.

If a man with no arms has a gun ....... is he "armed"?

No....... he's armless.

Just like the gypsies,,,It nomads are ok if they keep moveing...the minute they stop move em on,.

Excuse me?

The minute I stop moving, they will be taking me away in a wooden box! Also, there is no 'e' in moving.

If you can leave the country and not worry about the financial loss of leaving stuff behind you're a nomad. If you haven't put roots down by buying houses or businesses, you're a nomad. People exist in Thailand for years with a nomadic attitude, and they tend to be the happiest - they're here because they want to be here - not because they are trapped.

It doesn't matter what visa you're on - retirement/work/whatever - as long as you can leave in a heart-beat without worrying about what you leave behind - you are a nomad.

Non-nomads own houses/condos/businesses - or are tied to families. Some non-nomads can't afford the price of a flight home - non-nomads are stuck, they have to disentangle themselves to get out of the country. I'd guess that ninety-odd percent of long-stayers in Thailand take a nomadic attitude to the country. Even of they have been here for years, they will never allow themselves to be trapped in Thailand. I'd place a bet that ninety-odd percent of long=stayers in Thailand could leave within twenty-four hours and leave nothing of consequence behind.

So when do you stop being a nomad? when you put down roots that have to be ripped out to allow you to leave.

That applies to everyone. irrespective of age or length of time in the country.

Very well put.

I guess that I'm definitely a nomad then, as my name suggests.

Oh my God. I feel sad for this man. He is in a completely wrong place. he sounds like he has been locked in that house for 2 years and learnt nothing with interacting with the neighbours, talking to them and talking to his own wife.

It feels like he is completely on his own. Maybe that is the main reason why he made that shitty decision to live IN A VILLAGE.. We falangs should actuella NOT live in a village, we should live 0outside a village and not interfere with the locals and their strange behaviour. We just do not get it I guess....

I agree that marriage seems to be a shithole of a marriage and I would have left for a long time a go,, We live one time, whyspend it with somebody who doesn´t try to protect you, help you and love you?????

Naaaaa, either this is a troll-thread or one of the worst missplaced falangs I have ever read about...

Glegolo

I am the only Farang who lives in my village, it would be nice if another one came, and did not mind me being a non drinker, the last Farang died about eight months ago and was a loudmouthed drunkard who lost all his friends, not surprisingly, he came from Yorkshire.

Not being a drinker, I am not lonely. Mrs Possum works for herself, and when she is not working, we sometimes go out together, I sometimes take a bus to Bangkok for two or three days, go on roadtrips on my motorbike, or just stay in at my computer. If you are looking for perfection you will never find it, I am very happy and contented in my life here, although I do miss not playing in a band in front of audiences any more.

Sithee here Possum, tha assumes that all guys from Yorkshire are loudmouthed drunkards does tha? Eeh by gum, if tha's ever bin to God's County, tha will know that all Tykes ain't allus the same as the one that's just popped 'is cloggs. Gi' over, do all the guys from tha home country never sup like thee? Tha should never mek assumptions based on coming across one bad tatee. So, tha ses it would 'appen be champion for another tee-total Farang to come t'tha village fer chelpin', as long as he ain't from Yorkshire. Reckon it won't be me then squire ta! Best y' stays by the sen.

Where is my Star Trek Universal Translator when I need it....

Eeh by gum, 'as thee lost it lad? Beam me up Scotty.

Oh my God. I feel sad for this man. He is in a completely wrong place. he sounds like he has been locked in that house for 2 years and learnt nothing with interacting with the neighbours, talking to them and talking to his own wife.

It feels like he is completely on his own. Maybe that is the main reason why he made that shitty decision to live IN A VILLAGE.. We falangs should actuella NOT live in a village, we should live 0outside a village and not interfere with the locals and their strange behaviour. We just do not get it I guess....

I agree that marriage seems to be a shithole of a marriage and I would have left for a long time a go,, We live one time, whyspend it with somebody who doesn´t try to protect you, help you and love you?????

Naaaaa, either this is a troll-thread or one of the worst missplaced falangs I have ever read about...

Glegolo

I am the only Farang who lives in my village, it would be nice if another one came, and did not mind me being a non drinker, the last Farang died about eight months ago and was a loudmouthed drunkard who lost all his friends, not surprisingly, he came from Yorkshire.

Not being a drinker, I am not lonely. Mrs Possum works for herself, and when she is not working, we sometimes go out together, I sometimes take a bus to Bangkok for two or three days, go on roadtrips on my motorbike, or just stay in at my computer. If you are looking for perfection you will never find it, I am very happy and contented in my life here, although I do miss not playing in a band in front of audiences any more.

Sithee here Possum, tha assumes that all guys from Yorkshire are loudmouthed drunkards does tha? Eeh by gum, if tha's ever bin to God's County, tha will know that all Tykes ain't allus the same as the one that's just popped 'is cloggs. Gi' over, do all the guys from tha home country never sup like thee? Tha should never mek assumptions based on coming across one bad tatee. So, tha ses it would 'appen be champion for another tee-total Farang to come t'tha village fer chelpin', as long as he ain't from Yorkshire. Reckon it won't be me then squire ta! Best y' stays by the sen.

I have met loads of guys from London and the southern parts of England, and cannot fault any of them, I have met and known two guys over a good length of time from Yorkshire here in Thailand, and both of them have been very poor excuses for human beings. I will always be wary of guys from Yorkshire. You know about the first one, the second ones wife through him out because he was such a loudmouth.

Maybe, but a sample of two from the whole of Yorkshire is hardly enough to be wary of every guy from there. I'm sure there are many Southerners that have bad traits too. Just to put the record straight, I am from Yorkshire, as you probably guessed, however, I am not loudmouthed or a drunkard and find it somewhat offensive for a Southerner to refer to us as you did, when in all probability you've never been further north than Watford. Just to show my sincerity, if you're ever in Bangkok, PM me and we can have a friendly chat over a cuppa.

Oh my God. I feel sad for this man. He is in a completely wrong place. he sounds like he has been locked in that house for 2 years and learnt nothing with interacting with the neighbours, talking to them and talking to his own wife.

It feels like he is completely on his own. Maybe that is the main reason why he made that shitty decision to live IN A VILLAGE.. We falangs should actuella NOT live in a village, we should live 0outside a village and not interfere with the locals and their strange behaviour. We just do not get it I guess....

I agree that marriage seems to be a shithole of a marriage and I would have left for a long time a go,, We live one time, whyspend it with somebody who doesn´t try to protect you, help you and love you?????

Naaaaa, either this is a troll-thread or one of the worst missplaced falangs I have ever read about...

Glegolo

I am the only Farang who lives in my village, it would be nice if another one came, and did not mind me being a non drinker, the last Farang died about eight months ago and was a loudmouthed drunkard who lost all his friends, not surprisingly, he came from Yorkshire.

Not being a drinker, I am not lonely. Mrs Possum works for herself, and when she is not working, we sometimes go out together, I sometimes take a bus to Bangkok for two or three days, go on roadtrips on my motorbike, or just stay in at my computer. If you are looking for perfection you will never find it, I am very happy and contented in my life here, although I do miss not playing in a band in front of audiences any more.

Sithee here Possum, tha assumes that all guys from Yorkshire are loudmouthed drunkards does tha? Eeh by gum, if tha's ever bin to God's County, tha will know that all Tykes ain't allus the same as the one that's just popped 'is cloggs. Gi' over, do all the guys from tha home country never sup like thee? Tha should never mek assumptions based on coming across one bad tatee. So, tha ses it would 'appen be champion for another tee-total Farang to come t'tha village fer chelpin', as long as he ain't from Yorkshire. Reckon it won't be me then squire ta! Best y' stays by the sen.

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The main Hobbies among Farang i see here are drinking copious amounts of alcohol or picking up Totty.

Totty? What's a totty?

Is that a LBFM you find in South East Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, Central and South America?

Do you seriously not know what totty is? You obviously haven't been to the UK then, or are you pulling our plonker? A google search will give you the definition.