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1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

Go to a proper clinic, not a dodgy massage place. Dr Apichai, ENT specialist on 3rd road near North Pattaya Road is good, about 600-800, may charge per ear, mine was 600 just had a problem left ear. He vacuums the wax out. Check Googlemaps 

I might try this guy today

See if I can get a appointment 

34 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

There's a few around the intersection of 3rd road and Pattaya Tai. 

 

The two doctor clinics West of 3rd road. 

 

I had my ears syringed for I think 500 baht. 

Did it make any difference?

Did you hear better or not really?

My ears have been hurting the last few days, possibly because of the flight I just took and build up of wax

I walked past a massage place yesterday offering ear candling 

It appears they put a hot 🔥 candle in your ear and it apparently melts the ear wax

I was tempted but decided not to

Are the barbers near Day Night area still offering ear cleaning?

I don't really want to go to Dr Oliver,I guess he would just offer medicine 

I think I need them cleaned professionally ,any ear cleaning clinics ?

6 minutes ago, PoorSucker said:

I know this Indian Guy, Sonyie that says he can fix it.

It's ok ,Giddyup 's two friends answered for him...just they had the same username 

2 hours ago, giddyup said:

Yeah, it's a thing..

I think Giddyup you posted the original question..

...then forgot to log out of being Giddyup ....then thought you logged into your other user name ...then answered your own question ❓not once but twice !

I'm thinking you must have 3 usernames !

Don't tell me your Ralf or even worse ....Bob !  Geez 😮

I seen this happen a few weeks ago i

, a poster posts a question,then  forgot to log out of his original posting name then writes a post to himself, "Get a life buddy!

He then realised later he forgot to log into his next username to write the second post so write to himself"Get a life buddy

that's the funniest thing I have seen ,some bloke writing the original post then forgot to log into his second username and start abusing himself t😁 🤣

4 hours ago, giddyup said:

Just did a search and it shows one on Suk just near the new Jomtien hospital and near the Gecko shop.

I don't get it !!

Your the OP 😮

Former Australian NRL legend Terry Hill had died in Philippines 

2 hours ago, Scott Tracy said:

It's been 220 Baht for a withdrawal for some time now

absolutely appalling in the least 

On 4/17/2024 at 5:34 AM, theshu25 said:

Be hard to do when the filthy grifter is in jail.

2 hours ago, Prubangboy said:

He'll also appoint someone to the Fed who he can arm-twist to lower interest rates (whether appropriate or not).

 

And that too will lower the dollar.

 

How much of racist retard do you have to be to just keep on emptying the gun into your own hapless foot just to say 'suck it libtards'?

So instead you mock people with down syndrome?

Your a hypocrite John 

8 minutes ago, dddave said:

Both Bolt & Grab base prices on supply/demand algorithms built in.  Lot of people in town, super hot weather, probably unusually high demand.  We'll see what the prices are for the same trip in July. 

Pattaya is busy??

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

I don't tip the owner of the establishment.

Strangely,a lot of guys tip the owners in  BARS !

I watched a Pattaya bar owner on YouTube say that more guys want to buy HIM a drink than the girls , he had to refuse most.

49 minutes ago, AverageAussie said:

 

I highly doubt that he can't contact the owner prior to completing the booking. Airbnb just doesn't work like that. More likely that he doesn't know how to or forgot.

 

Anyway FWIW when travelling I use one of these portable stainless steel mesh & cable backpack-sized security bags together with a good quality padlock. They roll up into a small space (when not in use) and can be secured to almost anything. Nothing is going to stop a determined thief, but this will slow them down and probably avert a snatch & grab type situation.

 

May I ask where you got them?

I'm wondering if Lazada may sell similar

1 hour ago, Asquith Production said:

Laundered money?

With "skid" marks on the undies!😂

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

I rarely get bad food or service. I'm one of the lucky human beings who God has granted serenity. It's probably because I tip

You tip....and....most importantly you 😁 SMILE 

11 minutes ago, Bobthegimp said:

 

Not at all, and it's disgraceful to virtue signal like I did. Time for some fresh(555) air and a walk. 

Sounds good bot ...love your words 😁 

23 minutes ago, Bobthegimp said:

 

Sorry to pick apart your post. Most of the rest of it rings true for most people except this bit.

 

I do care about other people. Each tip is given with good intent.  I tip, often excessively, because I do care. 

You Bob are a fine Gentleman,your blood should be bottled 

31 minutes ago, wombat said:

Poor bloke needs a girlfriend with a bank account and a debit card to leave it with.

Deffo safe that way for sure.😊👌👍🤣

He should have passport with him at all times for identification like it says In the brochure.

Ahhhh ,great point ..he does have a Gf , maybe he can transfer the $$$ from Australia into her Thai bank account 

Very good points 🙏

1 minute ago, AreYouGerman said:

 

The part about 'debit cards are for young people' is hilarious, because it's for boomers. We 'young people' have virtual debit cards with our NFC phones.

 

Anyway, I mean, I am not 100% what you are asking? I used a lawyer as an agent because he was offering it while I he did my Thai company stuff. Years ago where it was possible to do it without an agent. Now? Just use an agent, what's the issue?

I'm not good at ratio vs cost being a amateur data analyst 

But the cost to obtain one for us visitors /tourists, from a visa agent possibly could be a fee of 5ooo baht 

Then again of course,you can have it every trip to Thailand ,is it worth opening a bank account for a once a year long trip ,one must analyse that 

1 minute ago, AreYouGerman said:

 

Nonsense and BS.

I'm not sure what the process is in Thailand for us visitors ,maybe an agent could help.

Of course one must do the due diligence at cost vs ratio 

Or cost vs ........?

11 minutes ago, soi3eddie said:

Go to Lopburi by train, Grab or Bolt and enjoy. Plenty of nice hotels there. Hopefully you won't get bitten by the dirty, aggressive, and marauding macaques. Let us know how you get on and do, please, share videos of your close up encounters.

Pro tip: Take as many fresh bananas and shiny objects as you can and guard them with your life 🙂 

 

 

Thankyou Eddie 

I have never been to the monkey town and fascinated lately .

Anyone think it's worth going , is it far from Bangkok city , could I get a Grab there ?

Maybe I could get a train there 

Is there a hotel I can stay in 

 I would like to bring them snacks and play games with them

Are they all friendly and photogenic 

5 hours ago, Acharn said:

I've lived in Thailand for 42 years, and was stationed here in the Army for three years before that. I have never tipped once in that time. There were three times I was charged a "service charge" by a New Orleans restaurant in Bangkok, which had lousy service by the way, and have always regretted going there.

That's a first , no one else has admitted not tipping 

I guess there is a lot more and that can be for various reasons 

Great post

4 minutes ago, Robert Paulson said:

People tip because societal pressure, aka herd behavior.

 

If nobody knew if we tipped or not, nobody would tip. If you deny this you’re delusional. People tip to make themselves feel better. They do t care about anyone else. They want to fit in. Our entire society is based on herd behavior. Covid taught us this without a doubt.

Absolutely Robert these are reasons too.

And talking about tipping to fit in absolutely, it's expected to tip in a bar for a drink in Pattaya  ,it's expected! 

So you do it ,it's a herd mentality

But what about tipping to benefit.

Eg you work as front desk in my hotel , I give you a 100 baht tip ,thankyou for your kind service I say before you give me the key to my room.

I then expect extra service from you ,eg better room next time I book or extra water bottles or whatever 

2 hours ago, Asquith Production said:

I only tip at the places I use regularly I find that an extra 20 baht keeps everything ticking over nicely

So you tip to receive a benefit from it 

And there is nothing wrong with that 

Others too because of feeling guilty or some are compelled ,eg the waitress tells you please give me big tip etc before she brings the food out and she tells you she is relying on your tip etc etc  so you feel compelled you must tip ..at least something 

I had a limo (sedan)  driver taking me to the airport several years arranged by my business class ticket ,he tried to "compel' me to tip by telling me most people gave him $30

I couldn't afford that so gave him $5, he wasn't happy 

1 hour ago, simon43 said:

Oh, when in Pattaya I always pay 20 baht for the baht bus because the 10 baht charge is just ridiculously small.

Would that be the  guilt reason?

I'm have analysed what reason people tip

Great service, compelled , guilt , a benefit from it