BritManToo

34 minutes ago, dontoearth said:

Most of the science says fasting does not slow metabolism. 

Less calories in, more calories out = less weight.

This is science you can't argue with. I lost 5Kg in the past 6 weeks just by calorie counting.

If you exercise 2,000 Calories in a day, and only eat 1,500 Calories, your metabolism isn't even a part of the discussion.

2 minutes ago, Rod the Sod said:

What all 10 in any one country in SEA. Let's see....Indonesia - nope. Philippines....again nope. Malaysia perhaps....nope. Singapore and HK...definitely not. Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, China, India, Papua New Guinea, Myanmar..... sorry. Which one(s) were you actually thinking of?

I think I had you on ignore in your previous incarnation, so I'll just add you to the list again.

18 minutes ago, Rod the Sod said:

Oh come on...broaden that small mind a tad why don't you? Here are ten off the top of my head reasons:

 

 

I didn't bother to copy your list because there was nothing on it that couldn't be done better in another SEA country.

Even cannabis is easier in Cambodia, openly on sale everywhere for $10 a bag.

There were even bars selling joints over the counter, and everyone smoking them in the bar.

1 hour ago, kanga09 said:

it was act of betrayal

Betrayal is what women do, learn to live with that, AWALT.

40 minutes ago, JackGats said:

No taxes on your foreign pension in Portugal for the 1st ten years. Officially and verifiably taxfree, not untaxed but taxable like in Thailand.

It's a socialist government, they could change their mind in the next budget, if they do your house will be worth nothing.

42 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said:

Well for those thinking about Cambodia, seriously look at the human rights abuses there.

I have a great deal with most governments, I don't bother them, they don't bother me.

So far it's worked out in all the countries in the world I visit or have lived.

31 minutes ago, ramr said:

I very rarely drink and don't do drugs,

You're missing out on some of the best pleasures in life.

Nobody cares anymore.

19 minutes ago, bwpage3 said:

It's only a big difference if you don't have any money and are living on a shoe string.

I'm thrifty, foolish to waste money when you have alternative choices.

5 hours ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

if he asked I would give him some money, he already has had 200 to top up his phone, 40 for a haircut .

I never gave them money, but paid them all to go to school.

Current rates are 30bht/day for my 7 year old, 100bht/day for my 20 year old daughter.

It seems to work, and they never want to miss school.

School holidays are a very sad time for them.

6 minutes ago, xylophone said:

Yep, spent some time in Oz over the years and IMO the fresh fruit and veges as well as the meat, have to be some of the best on offer anywhere in the world as regards quality and price.

Australia is the most expensive country in the western world.

You might cherry pick a few items that are cheaper, but just your property taxes would overwhelm the whole basket.

Not to mention your manly oversized women,

My Brit son just reproduced with one of your women, and she is taller than him and twice his weight.

19 minutes ago, Krataiboy said:

Figures vary between countries, but in the UK 40 percent of IPV victims are men, according to the home office. Two Studies in Sweden also show rates for men similar to those for women.

That can't be right ................ believe women!

1 western person out of 503 arrests.

Is this really of interest to us?

Seems more like scaremongering to me.

4 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Jams are usually anywhere between 100 and 200 baht a jar.

About 30bht/jar to make yourself.

6 minutes ago, abrahamzvi said:

Why Do you think that life in Cambodia is more pleasant, or cheaper?

Almost certainly cheaper, but who can say if more pleasant? that depends on you and what you want.

A pal who lives in Pattaya/Siam Reap says he spends $45/day in Pattaya and $25/day in Siam Reap.

Lives the same life in both towns, Hotel/Indian curry/beer.

36 minutes ago, CarlBkk said:

Do all the translations also need a stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

 

So for the application here is the checklist - anything not necessary?

 

- father's passport + colour copies of all pages

- father's original birth cert + colour copy

- mother's ID card + colour copy

- baby's birth certificate + colour copy (translated and stamped)

- marriage certificate + colour copy (translated and stamped) *  not sure this is required

- utility bill

Looks good, apart from ........

Fathers long version birth certificate ........... they won't accept a short version birth certificate.

8 minutes ago, Peterhua said:

I think Vietnam or even the Philippines would be better than Cambo

Been to those places, Cambodia was a fraction of the cost, and probably more fun.

Vietnam was a bit cleaner if that's important to you.

Just for comparison.

Power cuts, in a one week period, 3 in the Philippines, 1 in Cambodia, none in Vietnam, 1 in Thailand.

Data SIM for 1 month works perfectly well in each country,

Philippines 200 peso, Vietnam 200,000dong, Cambodia $9, Thailand 300bht. 

1 minute ago, bkk6060 said:

But it would seem rather questionable if a person moved their entire life to suck cheaper suds. 

My pals were sinking 10 pints a day, so 800bht in a Thai girly bar Vs 150bht in a Cambodian freelancer bar.

Add on a couple of drinks for the girls on your lap Thailand 300bht Vs Cambodia 30bht.

That adds up to a 1,100bht ($40) night out Vs a 180bht ($6) night out which is a big difference.