BritManToo

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

But I think it's the choice of the mothers. Because they have to take care of those babies once they are borne.

Shouldn't we men have the right to look after our babies?

I've got one and mom's gone and I'm OK looking after him.

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

And what about if the baby is born and the mother has no money and no support? And no heath insurance because she can't afford it. And if the child survives the first years then it goes to one of those underfunded schools. And maybe the child will grow into a criminal. And then at some stage people like you say that criminal should be executed because of this and that crime. Do you think maybe it would have been better if that baby was never born?

Are you suggesting single moms should be forced to abort because their kids might be criminals?

About 25% of US children under the age of 18 are now living in single parent households, maybe we should just shoot them if the parents seperate ........

4 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I am sure some Trump supporter posted it somewhere on facebook. And then millions of others reposted it. After that they just know it's true. MAGA and all that.

If you type abortions in the USA the CDC counts 20%, which I'm happy to go along with.

It's still a frighteningly large amount, especially if you consider how many women are using contraceptives.

2 hours ago, Curt1591 said:

I believe the blame lies on the irresponsible ...

I believe the blame is on the women who choose to kill their unborn babies.

But of course in the modern world, everything is someone else's fault, and no woman (no matter how strong or independent) is ever responsible for any choices she makes (no matter how foolish, irresponsible or downright wrong).

37 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

About the only thing that the internet is good for, IMO, other than porn and wasting time on forums is being able to watch movies we loved many years ago, and never thought to see again.

I'm getting a lot of good grow tips (for a friend you understand).

4 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

Can't understand folk thinking it fine to leave passport at home while travelling. Thais use ID cards, we use passports. At the very least it is (should) be required at hotel as they need passport number/visa info etc to cover their end for immigration. 

Lost Thai ID card, replacement 20bht walk into any Amphur office.

Lost Brit passport, 200 pounds (minimum), a forest of paperwork and two trips to Bangkok.

When my passport costs 20bht to replace, I'll be happy to carry it around in my pocket.

A photo of my passport number should be enough, immigration already have my VISA status.

This story is pointless without a video.

Did nobody have a mobile phone?

38 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

I have been taking "shortcuts" all my adult life and have never been bitten in the a$$.

I've been bitten in the ass plenty, but only when I was doing everything 100% legit.

Everything I ever did that was a bit 'naughty' I got clean away with!

The western world punishes honesty are rewards liars and cheats.

(as far as I can see)

4 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

Sorry typo. Yes 14.180 Baht. I still have a note of the individual costs, but it is in Thai.

I bought the bike from Brian at Sumet in Nothanburi. I will be in Bangkok through the week and see him about it.

He will know if I have been done or not.

14k ..... you gotta be joking, that's everything replaced except the frame!

It's only 6k for a complete engine rebuild.

4 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

It certainly tastes like whisky to me and nothing like Sangsom which says Rum on the label, Hong Thong label doesn't mention Rum or whisky

"Hong Thong. Smooth and easy drinking, Hong Thong is a golden spirit made from molasses at the renowned Bangyikhan Distillery near Bangkok. The name 'Hong Thong' translates into 'Golden Phoenix'."

41 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

That a once a year thing ?

Happens when they feel like it, last year it was only 3,000 pounds.

On top of my normal monthly pension payments of course.

7 minutes ago, chainarong said:

They can even ask for your passport on the street and when you book in at hotels etc, so what's the problem,  you're told to always carry your passport.

Specify the identity of 'they'

I ain't showing it to a Songtaw driver.

2 hours ago, Don Mega said:

do people actually get a one off yearly pension payment ?

I'm getting a one off 50,000+ pound pension payment this month.

(Supposedly)

50 minutes ago, theoldgit said:

For foreigners a passport is required, for residents or aliens a Passport or identification document for aliens or residents issued by the Thai government such as a Non-Thai Identification Card (Alien Card), or Work Permit.

Thai driving licence = identification document.

20 hours ago, mangyH2obuffalo said:

I was unaware farangs had to provide a passport to travel within Thailand but evidently this is the law now.

Unlikely.

Just the check-in girl for Bangkok Airways being difficult or stupid.

7 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Hong Thong is whisky, SangSom is rum. Laphroiag is swill, apparently.

A Scottish millionaire ( golfing acquaintance ) once set me up with half a dozen of the finest malts in Scotland. Damned if I could taste any difference. He narrowly avoided apoplexy when I mentioned I usually drank whisky with Diet Coke. Guess I am a Philistine.

Pretty sure Hong Thong is blended rum as I don't like whiskey.

"Hong Thong. Smooth and easy drinking, Hong Thong is a golden spirit made from molasses at the renowned Bangyikhan Distillery near Bangkok. The name 'Hong Thong' translates into 'Golden Phoenix'."

Made from molasses = rum as far as I'm concerned.

(Although I've found another place that says it's made from Molasses and grain, which would be in the middle)

15 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Is Hong Thong rum or whisky?

It's blended rum.

28 minutes ago, connda said:

However, a Non-O from Laos/Vietnam may soon become a non-option should Covid-19 become more of an issue.

We can all go the corrupt agent/IO route ....... if we have to.

2 hours ago, FarFlungFalang said:

Youtube.It's not hard just back and forth with a file at the correct angle.There are markings on the teeth of the chain that give you the correct angle.

Agreed, get a Chainsaw file and sharpen it yourself after every other use and it doesn't take long.

They really do require frequent sharpening.

4 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

You may be right. When I used to drink Benmore, the 1 litre bottle was cheaper unit cost than the 700 mL, although that may have been imported.

I remember the Benmore sets at HotShots under the PornPing tower.

500bht for a bottle and 4 mixers.

Horrible stuff .......

23 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said:

And does anybody really believe the banks in our home countries are much saver if there is a real crash of the international financial system?

I do believe the UK banks are much safer than the Thai banks, the Thai bank tellers, the Thai bank managers, the Thai police, and the Thai women we share our beds with. Not to mention if the Thai police decide to arrest you (on real or bogus charges), and Thai immigration deport you, they're more likely to take your money in a Thai bank.

That Dutch guy, who came here after selling his coffee shops being just one of many examples.

I don't so much worry about any financial systems breaking down, I do worry about a crook in Thailand taking my money from the bank, and nobody caring about recovering it because I'm just another foreigner.

Did you read the thread about the guy making the 500k house deposit, and then someone in the company stealing it, and the company claiming 'not their problem'?

7 minutes ago, stouricks said:

But you do not mind putting 25,000 in an Agent's bank account!   LOL

I'm completely legal with Non-os from Laos/Vietnam.