tim armstrong

I doubt that you are stupid PP, but really, it is just about technique, much like having good sex. .. and no its not about Thai logic.

Does anyone know why this practise started. I had always assumed that as many farmers and country people cannot read or write well this was an effective way of communicating information, but may be wrong.

RIP to the geese. Just love them even if they are noisy and shit everywhere. Sorry for the snake even though I'm scared of them. You'd need to take him a long way from your home so he won't return.

I think it all might just become biodiesel.

Ok - go to the Rex hotel - opposite Soi 49 about a block past the Philippines Embassy on the same side. On the ground floor to the right inside the door is a small tailor he's been there for years. He would probably meet your budget. Ask for Jack tell him Tim from Australia sent you. My son's friends have had things made with him and haven't complained. Tim

Hi Oilboy,

Good post. Its one of the ongoing mysteries to me that Thais don't like Indians. Given that the language of the temple is Pali it seems a bit strange. But then when Thais are following the monks in a chant I doubt whether anyone understands more than 1% of the meaning of the words. I guess its partly about skin colour, but it seems deeper than that. You did well to take them to task, keep doing it. Thais need desperately to join the rest of the world in so many ways.

youre suggesting the rest of the world has left racism behind? lol!!!!

Not all Jaydee. As an Aussie I'm appalled by some of our polis and public figures, but fortunately we did embrace multiculturalism a long time ago. Thailand is still quite feudal and tribal. The Chinese influence may have done a lot for business, but as many chinese are extremely racist their impact hasn't helped the xenophobic outlook here. But as you will know if you talk to almost any Thai person who has travelled and lived o/s they have a different worldview to those who have stayed at home.

Go to Jackie's tailors opposite Nana. Ask for Nick - friend of mine - his family have been in the business for 40 years and are not expensive, but good quality. Tell him I sent you. Good luck, Tim

Can you give me a rough pricing expectation?

You could get a well made lightweight tropical suit for around 8,000 baht. Shirts for around 800 baht. But don't quote me as they will offer you a deal if you buy several items. This is one of the more established Indian Sikh families in Thailand. They are very honest, will not rip you off, and are easy to deal with.

No need to panic i just let 1 rip. Sorry all.

Thanks for sharing

Go to Jackie's tailors opposite Nana. Ask for Nick - friend of mine - his family have been in the business for 40 years and are not expensive, but good quality. Tell him I sent you. Good luck, Tim

Hi Oilboy,

Good post. Its one of the ongoing mysteries to me that Thais don't like Indians. Given that the language of the temple is Pali it seems a bit strange. But then when Thais are following the monks in a chant I doubt whether anyone understands more than 1% of the meaning of the words. I guess its partly about skin colour, but it seems deeper than that. You did well to take them to task, keep doing it. Thais need desperately to join the rest of the world in so many ways.

Costas, You are a legend, keep up the good work, and may satire never die.

being the boss.

Looking for ways to get more money.

Arguing with her unmotivated 18yr old son.

Going to weekend clothes markets.

Cooking.

Massaging me so that I cry in pain.

her mother.

me sometimes.

being able to use the internet.

Moving furniture

using her new chainsaw.

Making concrete.

Gin and tonic, good whisky.

talking to her friends o/s

just talking

being right most of the time

rain

I am a little bit concerned about the chainsaw !!

Me too, and also about the concrete...

Nah, she has now gotten over the concrete obsession for a while as we have built another freestanding room in the garden, that was supposed to be the massage room. It has been used a bit, but now she has stopped massaging on a regular basis as it makes her too tired. she is a gifted therapeutic masseuse who is particularly good at fixing chronic pain from sports injuries and vehicle accidents. She is a bit crazy, but I love her to bits.

Alternatively, head north to Chiangmai. More scenic locations there. Don't know about piano shops. Third choice - Kanchanaburi.

Have a look around Bang Na near the golf course, - some surprisingly quiet places there. Piano - shop on Sukkumvit near the Philippines Consulate not far from Emporium shopping centre. Has large range of new and used, and some for rent.

It's almost certainly a Coucal.

Google it and you will find sound recordings you can compare with what you are hearing.

Patrick

Thanks Patrick, I think you were spot on and we do have quite a lot of them around the house and garden. Curious birds, at first they seem a bit scared but then don't take much notice of us. Someone told me they are sought after by collectors and a pair can get 20,000 baht. But I'd rather see them in their own habitat and not caged.

being the boss.

Looking for ways to get more money.

Arguing with her unmotivated 18yr old son.

Going to weekend clothes markets.

Cooking.

Massaging me so that I cry in pain.

her mother.

me sometimes.

being able to use the internet.

Moving furniture

using her new chainsaw.

Making concrete.

Gin and tonic, good whisky.

talking to her friends o/s

just talking

being right most of the time

rain

I am a little bit concerned about the chainsaw !!

Yes I was too, but she seems to have mastered it, and its better than her previous effort of trying to prune trees with my electric saw. But now the novelty has worn off when she tried to cut a fairly large tree trunk without success.

Thanks guys, I'll keep on observing. I wondered if it was a kingfisher as they are the kookas closest relative here.

I think you are doing ok. Just practise saying yes - a lot and you will soon blend in

being the boss.

Looking for ways to get more money.

Arguing with her unmotivated 18yr old son.

Going to weekend clothes markets.

Cooking.

Massaging me so that I cry in pain.

her mother.

me sometimes.

being able to use the internet.

Moving furniture

using her new chainsaw.

Making concrete.

Gin and tonic, good whisky.

talking to her friends o/s

just talking

being right most of the time

rain

Hi guys I'm Timand live near Banpotphisai about 30ks from NS going north. I'd love to have a beer sometime and we are always open to visitors. Ph: 0878087028 Cheers.

For twenty years there has been an oversupply of property, with only a few smart and devious developers making money. Property prices of condos are vastly overpriced. I can't see that changing much, with or without the Chinese input.

Its a pity that the majority of tourists want to be near a beach with nightlife, around Changmai, or exploring Bangkok. They never see rural thailand or meet anyone outside a city. There is so much more to see and do. Its also a shame that the TAT doesn't ask some expats for their input. We were all tourists once, and probably have some useful insights. Places like Vietnam and Cambodia have made some great efforts at understanding tourists needs and are rapidly gaining the tourist ground. I love thailand and am annoyed by it at the same time. The TAT should all be sent o/s for a while to understand the rest of the world.

RIP to the Japanese man. LIfe sentence for the other two

My wife used to love .... my money. Now she has it all. As for the body, - I started off being a 'moo - un" a fat pig - as in the term of endearment. But I notice in recent years that's changed to - 'fat and slow'. But she's not so slim anymore either.