ChrisKC

7 hours ago, roo860 said:

For some families it's the only form of transport, nothing new.

Its new to me - my previously seen  highest number was six!

On 7/4/2025 at 1:33 PM, watgate said:

I was driving on a main road when all of a sudden, out of nowhere, a driver pulled out of a side road, not stopping to look both ways to see if their was any cars coming from both directions. Luckily I was able to drastically swerve to the right side of the main road that I was driving on and just barely avoided from crashing into the imbecile who had pulled out without not looking before the driver entered the main road. I was livid and beeped my horn as the driver tried to speed away. I caught up to this car and was beeping my horn and the car was trying to make a fast get away. At some point I turned off and just muttered something about driving in Thailand amongst blithering idiots who should not be allowed to drive in Thailand. 

     My question is what experience or situation did anyone have which required drastic evasive measures or skill to avoid becoming another victim or statistic because of a blooming idiot who had no business being behind the  wheel of a vehicle?

Control yourself, man!!

This is easy!

Not eating enough nutritional food - in other words poor diet choices.

Doing no exercise!

Little pride in ones appearance

But all good for big Pharma!

One doesn't NEED friends! in the true sense of that word!  

Being friendly, never combative,  at all times towards others whoever they are and for them to be friendly in return is good for me.

I know many Thai people young and old and just about all of them are of the kind that echo my feelings!

On 6/30/2025 at 6:50 AM, SoCal1990 said:

Or are they all just a bunch of petulant adult man-children? Serious question...

Your question is framed in a way that strongly suggests you think so!

Not me, Not all men are the same wherever they come from!

Try again!

45 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Thais have very little respect for pedestrians... guild all the crossing points you like, even traffic light governed, and they will be ignored.

Did it occur to you that pedestrians are Thai as well, except when they are driving - the same in fact! 

On 6/24/2025 at 10:14 AM, The Cobra said:

It’s hard to ignore — in almost every discussion, there’s always that one member who seems to:

 

• Moan endlessly

• Nitpick over trivial details

• Correct everyone else

• Remind us (again) how much more they know

 

It’s like some people hit a certain age and suddenly feel compelled to point out every flaw, as if it keeps them relevant. And when they’re not correcting, they’re complaining — about how things used to be better, how we’re all doing it wrong, or how "kids these days" have it easy.

 

So let’s ask the real question:

Is this about wisdom — or insecurity?
Do some older members just need to feel heard, or feel smarter, because they’re scared of becoming irrelevant in a world that’s moved on?

 

Not all older people behave this way, of course — some bring real value.

But others seem to thrive on being condescending for sport.

 

So, if this is hitting close to home... maybe ask yourself:
👉 Are you sharing wisdom, helping people — or just making noise? and a nuisance

 

Plenty of evidence on here every day that shows clearly that the negatives are not the preserve of the older ones!

The old-fashioned but very effective system in UK years ago was: "bobbies on the beat!" and much more effective than "Bobbies sitting in the Office" all day! Unfortunately, not much prevention, only around later to pick up the pieces!

Amazing what on-the-ground observations about many aspects matters untoward can be made, especially in areas prone to such things:

Pattaya and Phuket spring to mind as areas of greatest need!

11 minutes ago, Cat Boy said:

As far as I know both are required. 

 

When I got my Thai driver's license I had to take both a "written" test (it was point and click multiple choice questions on a desktop computer after watching a long video that was at least 90 minutes), and a hands-on driving test. 

 

For the driving test they had a car, or cars, at some nominal cost, like 100 baht. Test was like parallel parking and backing into spaces. 

 

I failed the driving test the first time, I think I bumped a cone or something. I hadn't driven for 10 years. Second test went fine. 

 

I used the license as an ID card. I never actually drove. Driving was fun as a teenager, later commuting to and from work it became a tedious bore. Having moved to Thailand if I never drove again that would be great for me. 

Yes, I have taken that test as well  - it was at the back of the Licence Office - but it wasn't on Thai roads in real life normal traffic conditions.

13 hours ago, still kicking said:

You are a Moderator now?

Yes, if that is really what you want!

17 minutes ago, loong said:

As you are commenting on an off-topic comment, obviously that means that your topic is also off- topic!
Hold on - that means that this comment must also be off-topic!
Please don't read this comment.

I had no choice about reading it, I had a notification to that effect and realised after reading it,  could only conclude as to its silliness!

14 hours ago, DezLez said:

How does a nurse have 12M Baht unless it was inherited?

Off topic comment!

2 hours ago, connda said:

Get your mRNA Covid shots ChrisKC and you won't be responsible for killing Grannie.  You'll never, ever get Covid.  You'll be 100% protected.  Be a "No-Nonsense" kind of guy and keep up-to-date on all of your shots.  Get them as often as they are offered.  100% Safe and Effective!  

“You’re not going to get COVID if you have these vaccinations.....If you’re vaccinated, you’re not going to be hospitalized, you’re not going to be in an ICU unit, and you’re not going to die.”
-President Joe Biden, CNN town hall on July 21, 2021

Proof by the President of the United States himself! 

Obviously I don't take medical advice from this Forum with one or two exceptions, (none of which are you), or from US Presidents, present or recent past!

On 6/9/2025 at 6:57 PM, Cameroni said:

 

Sure, but the legal position is finder's keepers where I come from. But that's what she said as well. And in the end I was kind of proud of her for being an honest person.

 

Took me a while though. I guess I was also annoyed she did not listen to me, but took an executive decision. Not a fan of that in a relationship.

What a poor attitude. She found it so her decision. I would listen and hear you and then ignore you!

Do we know that this restaurant is even VAT registered and if so, then they are obliged to give a copy of the bill (receipt) to the customer for the purposes of correct accounting for the business.

In USA, they still haven't got past the archaic Sales tax that is levied on most things. It should be included in the selling price. Like many things these days one can not buy things at the advertised price, without some kind of add-ons!

As the incident gains traction on (the) line...

19 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

So my wife thinks she's coming into a few million Baht (almost no chance).

And wanted me to sign a document stating any money she gets is hers, and I have no claim on it.

I say, "sure, no problem", and she brings over a notepad for me to write out the agreement.

I write "any money you get and half belongs to me" she tells me to sign and date it to make it official.

She asks me to read out what I wrote, and I read out "any money you get belongs entirely to you"

She walks off happily clutching the document to keep somewhere safe .........

 

You can't fix stupid!

From the wording, maybe I am as confused as your wife is.  Am I reading correctly that whatever money she gets (let me assume that could mean, she knows someone is going to give her money and you will have no claim on it! But did she mean something else??

It doesn't seem to get much of a mention here, but apart from STD's, there are potential problems related to unwanted pregnancies.

Not sure at all on those women who are "on the pill" or some other system of pregnancy prevention these days!

I am happy to be enlightened!