ChrisKC

It's easy to avoid trouble in Thailand. Don't go to Pattaya!

The OP doesn't say he is quitting - only that without alcohol for three weeks. I have withdrawn from alcohol (very small amount - less than equal to small beer or a glass of wine per day) on several occasions for the purpose of for example, contributing to lowering cholesterol or just for a rest! I am not sure there were differences in my level of clear thinking but within about seven weeks my goal was reached. In any event, if the OP IS trying to quit and is three weeks in, then he gets my vote for success so far!

She is moody because of you. it is only my opinion, but she doesn't get your respect and in a moment of honesty she would say the same of you. "A sack of potatoes" as a description of one's partner (in public) is something to be ashamed of! This post should be private.

Nuclear Bouncers should only be a deterrent! Unfortunately, their war heads are in the wrong hands! If customers are being offensive or aggressive, they only need to be restrained and then call the police. If the evidence points to drunkards delivering the first blow, the establishment can sue them for assaulting its employees! Looks like there were witnesses.

Men looking for women have been coming to Thailand for many years. Some of them do no research and are happy to trust mates down the pub in their own country that the girls here are easy, beautiful and often charming - most of the "easy" ones to be found in bars. In fact these women represent less than 4% of Thai women. though for sure, there is no guarantee that many of the 96% remaining might just be lying about one being handsome! Arriving here for the first time, they are amazed that their mates were (partly) right! These men are of different age groups but they often have in common a few background characteristics that tend to make them easy prey for those women. In the beginning, the men are overwhelmed with the feeling they are wanted and cannot resist the temptations of "falling" into relationships that were impossible in their own country. It is easy to see why! Men who are not familiar with the major potential problems of a serious relationship with a bar girl, especially marrying one, will be naive at the time and later realise they were stupid. To the OP: Is Mrs. Smith aware of your deep knowledge of the bar girl scene?

Not sure why Prague, my favourite City, or Lisbon, or San Francisco not on that list

For me, it isn't the delivery boy that is the problem, it is the food! Just poor value. i don't bother anymore!

That depends as much on you as it does about the women and another culture. If you transfer your philosophy of life that you have demonstrated on this forum, it is likely you are in for disappointment - wherever you go!

Two main items on here today. I think there should be a permanent tape all around Pattaya with the message, "Crime Scene".

So, to cut a long story short, you are not interested in anything new, you are even bored with the things you like, including your girlfriend. (have you told her that?). Looks like you and Bob Smith should get along fine with your mutual boredom.

And not released until he has paid for the difference in seat prices.

With my last Life Certificate from UK the covering letter stated that 16 weeks from date of that letter, until receiving the returned Life Certificate duly completed was allowed for the whole thing to be considered a done thing. I am surprised for such an important matter that no urgency is placed on postage from UK to Thailand and thus I have experienced seven weeks to receive here but I always return it with Registered post that automatically involves tracking. The Office dealing with these matters are prepared to exchange emails so why don't they send an alert message by email that a life certificate is in the post?

I will be signing up tomorrow. Everything good with me including a 6 hour trial to familiarise with the system

Bear with me for a few hours today. I have a couple more questions to ask of him about my devices - will get back to you. I am feeling good about his fast, friendly and informative responses so far.

I have contacted Eric already, if it's any help I can let you know if I decided to go with it!

Millions of UFO's flying oround in the sky. Are they pies or pigs?

You don't have to kill, just go to a little trouble and make them yourself from many videos on YouTube with recipes of the "genuine article". Yes, they are made from processed ingredients but your health will not suffer from the odd indulgence! And don't forget the Colmans mustard! You will be telling us next, you like faggots and peas!!

And when we do cook, why doesn't anybody seem to want any vegetables? Restaurants everywhere rarely serve any worthwhile vegetables so I rarely go out to them. When i cook meals, 90% of the time there are at least three vegetables, some I buy a frozen and some I buy in quantity, blanche them and freeze in one an two servings bags., then when I use them, empty a bag into a pan of boiling water and simmer for about five minutes and done. I have a basic plan relating to my diet including the shopping and it works!

A business Plan is what you write AFTER you have researched everything including establishing if there is room in the market

I think he means, two lines of entry: two descriptions and two correlating amounts of money

There are so many things you can try before medication. Go to YouTube, watch a few videos with real Doctors, read some of the comments and choose the things you would like to try. For example, Special but simple breathing techniques, Apple cider vinegar (with the "Mother" is best) Acid reflux also has a symptom of heartburn that might scare some as chest pain involving an actual heart problem. In any event, always consult with your Doctor.

SOME people with chronic conditions can benefit without medication by a change of diet, but it is NOT good advice in this forum as if that is the answer to everybody's health problems.

So do I believe your opinion, rather than the bank that told me as a fact! In any case, what is wrong with an organisation wanting to save on its costs to which I imagine you think will be to your automatic detriment!

Just a point: The App isn't new; my App was installed by SCB a few months ago when I bought a new phone (for other reasons), and was pronounced as being the one to use when I visited the bank yesterday. I am unable to answer the problem you are having but it won't be if they do it for you!

I have now returned from my trip to the SCB The main points to note: Internet banking with SCB remains. In my case I already had the dedicated app on my phone, without realising it, and they confirmed that this is already good to go in spite of other thoughts I had of something new needing to be installed! Only one device can have the APP installed. After 14th July I will be unable to use my PC for doing Internet stuff with my two accounts. (as per only one device and no direct Internet service). It turns out that I am virtually unaffected as I can do all I want with the App on my phone; Important to realise is that the "SCB Easy" route was direct to their website on the Internet using Browsers that make it more likely of accounts being compromised. I am reassured that the changes are for the benefit of Customers. This is their reason for the sole use of the dedicated App that is more secure! Others have mentioned of having to sign a Disclaimer and or maybe involving facial recognition re more than B50,000 transfers. Not even mentioned to me! I have seen on the forum that a few people don't have a mobile phone but I am sure this is a minority. Yes, I understand that this is not so good for them. I think it is possible other banks will follow suit! One other observation: One of my Accounts is in Udon Thani, that one receiving my Government and private pension for the last 14 years so didn't want that account to be difficult to access with any new arrangement. I haven't had an ATM card or a Bank book for seven years. If Internet banking ceased with SCB, it would have been very inconvenient to transfer to other accounts. The second was opened in Chiang Mai and that I use for regular banking activities with a new card and bank book issued at my local branch in Lampang. I mention this as some Members might have accounts in different Provinces from their residences and believing problem could arise as I know often they do in this scenario.