George FmplesdaCosteedback
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This statement really is as clear as mud: "A key upshot of this agreement is that active talks will now focus on granting visa-free access to Thai passport holders in the United Kingdom." These are tourist and business visas for short stays (for how long it doesn't say). I do not see how this is an advantage for Thais already living in the UK. Cameron is an idiot so I would guess this is another meaningless excuse for diplomats (civil servants) to spend time flying back and forth for a chat. I can only hope it leads to getting rid of 90 day reports for UK expats in Thailand.
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How often do you eat Thai Food?
George FmplesdaCosteedback replied to Prubangboy's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
At least 5 out of every 6 days, some home made but mostly from the market or food stalls. My favourite is Larb Moo with Chinese lettuce and sticky rice but I like many of the soups (moo deng for one), various rice dishes like Massaman or Penang (with sauces) and barbecue etc. I am allergic to shell fish and don't like smelly fish but enjoy Tom Yam Gai. I love veg but not "veggie" specific food. Thai Fried Chicken with sticky rice I usually eat when watching football games. On the odd day I'll have pizza, burger or stew. Do I miss western food?: English bangers, soft bacon, beans and black pudding with breakfast (not cocktail sausages, rock hard crispy bacon and cake). Campbell's Minestrone and Pea and Ham soup, good mashed potato with gravy and "English blend" teabags like Waitrose own brand. -
Thai taxi driver slams cops for toll indulgence
George FmplesdaCosteedback replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Driver: Do you wish to take the Toll Roads to save time, it will cost more? Google: My nipples are bursting with excitement! -
Rocky start for Thailand’s latest alcohol tax reform
George FmplesdaCosteedback replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
For those who haven't been here very long, prices in the shops will remain the same until the new stocks (distributed from 1st March) hit the shelves. -
Same old story of Thailand, left hand does not know what the right hand is doing. Give free visas out to tourists and tell immigration to cut the queues at airports. Then catch a few bad guys and expect immigration to scrutinize all foreigners arriving very carefully. Why doesn't anyone engage their brains before speaking in this country?
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What happened to Khaosan Road?
George FmplesdaCosteedback replied to bob smith's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Noise pollution in Thailand? Cannot be, surely this is just a normal entertainment area. I lived in Patong during the early 90s and the bar streets were just the same as you describe Khaosan now. Amazing Thailand, nothing changes, well maybe the "music" isn't very musicale any more. -
Tivoli chocolate wafer biscuits have shrunk by 40-50%. There is some hidden profiteering going on at the moment. Some imports have gone up with the exchange rate but other locally produced items have also gone up when gas prices have gone back to early 2022 levels. Vote with your wallet, don't buy things that have gone up without reason.
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Beer fluctuates due to the change in tax that doesn't come into effect until the new stock arrives. Stock change affects other items just the same in these days of high inflation. That means some cheap but "unfashionable" or less advertised brands have stock long after tax or other increased prices changes come into force. This happens between branches too and not just in the "convenient" stores. Bread went up 20% not long ago and sugar has just done the same. Many of these increases might be delayed from previous rises but some I suspect are just testing the market for better profits.
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I am not condoning what he did, that cannot be disputed, however if you had driven on Thai roads for as long as I have you would know the problems we see every day which would result in fines and points or lost licenses elsewhere. Maybe this guy drives like an Indonesian, somewhere I have not yet been.
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I would still bet the Thai woman was on the phone, but that is not shown by a windscreen camera. Thai motorcyclists do it too, often with one hand on the handlebars. If people drove like most do in Thailand when visiting or living in Australia, US, EU or the UK they would very soon lose their licence. It is no coincidence that Thailand has the highest road fatality rate in the world.
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'Dehumifier' or 'Dry' selction on aircon.
George FmplesdaCosteedback replied to rexpotter's topic in Pattaya
Many thanks for that. Just as I suspected, a bit of "dicky" Thai plumbing work that is the cause not the machine, although as you say they could be a bit better designed. -
'Dehumifier' or 'Dry' selction on aircon.
George FmplesdaCosteedback replied to rexpotter's topic in Pattaya
I'm not bothered about the cost but I am fed up with my AC dripping water. They are regularly serviced but after about 4-5 months the main bedroom one which is used by far the most drips. This has happened before in other places I have lived, some with new ACs and some with older models and in different rooms. Should I run it colder than 24? I usually leave the Mode in auto. Any suggestions?