natway09

Plenty of rain here in the upper west. Raining now & just had our first 2 days without in 3 weeks. Garden vegetables pretty much gone, just too much

Thai gold is all priced in Bht not grammes in Thai gold shops with the daily buying & selling price usually clearly marked. The buying price is for the weight & extra charged for making ornamental or jewellery which when you sell 99% chance it is just melted down & re used.. The answer to your question is that both ornamental or bullion should get you the same selling price as advertised after weighing. If they start telling you must make a deduction , walk away & go somewhere else. It can be a good long term investment, ie: I have many Bht purchased for less than 9,000 Bht a Baht Selling over 100 Baht is "notifiable" whatever that means. PP or ID needed at reputable stores

After working here in Bangers for 23 years have retired to the country. My life style, house, amenities, land & relaxed style of living would just not be possible in my home country. Healthcare does cost but works here, many countries including the UK, Oz, NZ as examples the "free care" is diminishing in quality fast along waiting list for anything needing a specialist.

Go enjoy your holiday, if you do not have any health issues have a drink if you feel like it.

The office is in Police Central in Plonchit just past the Police General Hospital. Took about 3 days. Issued in Thai. I got it translated & the Indonesian Embassy accepted without needing a certification

We have purchased 8 times over 18 years & sold 3 times. Land office very helpful, very efficient title deed (chanote) changed, signed by the Super after land tax paid. It is painless. For all you doubters out there the sales have shown an average of 16% per annum, firmly tucked away in MY bank account. Important as working in 6 countries no pensions

At least they have isolated & are prepared to admit their shortcomings. This is a worldwide trend

Somebody mentioned already but ensure bolted well to ground or you will have a huge kite in a strong wind

All we need is a good earthquake, even a 5.2 rumbler will take care

Many, many years ago I said "Let sleeping dogs lie" Thailand needs his return like a hole in the head.

Incidently for major procedures (private or public) Australia are years behind the big 5 here in Thailand

Let me tell you there are specialists in their field & there are specialists, (anywhere in the world). Thailand for example: a hip replacement, cannot beat Bangkok Hospital but would never go there for dentistry. Kidney & liver problems go straight to BNH. If possible for any brain surgery try & get a consult with Ramathidobi (public). Their knowledge & expertise as a teaching hospital is immense Horses for courses, as we say.

I still think Thai children would still be lower weight/age ratio than than the US or UK. I am amazed how much fatty pork Thais in general eat though & the "easy" snack opportunities are now provided just about nation wide by 7/11.

The world needs every bee it can get, wild or otherwise. An apiarist would puff a bit of smoke, find the Queen, put her in a hive & all will follow. Amazingly regimented, bees

Good. I hope the bar caravans are next. No licences to sell booze, no business licence, no adherance to trading times, no toilets, & no taxes being paid (I bet). But I suppose the BIB get their commission & "protection" monies so they all look the other way.

Badly written article. It implies that these 10 points need not be adhered to for the rest of the year, or maybe ???

350 KG of heroin ? in OZ, hard to believe..... Do you know the street value of that much ??

Foodland has a good selection of Brie in Bangers, so presume Sin City as well

I would build an attractive covered balcony over the entrance for a start, so can keep flyscreened doors open. Leave the extract fan on in the bathroom which will pull air in from this area. Still need a small aircon.

Will this extra day add to the road carnage ?

Knew this would rile a few up again or still. Let me tell you it happens all around the world, 95% chance in your country as well, certainly the UK, France, Spain, Italy, NZ, Fiji, Indonesia, Sri Lanks, India & Australia, that I know of. Just that it is called a locals discount I am very surprised you fellas put up such a kerfuffle over a few measly Bht

In my 34 years in Thailand I have never seen a "starving" person. In many villages I have visited & lived it would never be allowed & food would be shared/given to them. Even a gang of homeless drugged Thais around Suk Soi 4 always seem to be given food. Seen a few down & out farangs on the street who looked hungry, 3 of which I have offered to buy food but they declined, just wanted money for booze. Last time I was in Wellington I was shocked at the street dwellers, cities seem make it worse

Complex question & have to look past your nose. Also many so called 1st world welfare state countries including the UK & USA are not travelling as well as they appear

If you believe it has not repaired itself I would go & have an MRI just to be sure. They are not a prohibitive price here at private hospitals Did you at any time bleed from the ear ?. If so my suggestion above is imperative

The very good dentists own or work for private clinics or own their own. Never had any luck at hospitals for teeth