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I've had coffee at McCafe, Does that count?

Well, I guess it's a business decision. McDonalds is originally known as a beef hamburger restaurant anyway. I guess some Muslims won't eat at a restaurant if there is any pork at all served.

This made me curious about what McDonald's India serves in terms of beef. I didn't see any beef but their McSpicy Paneers look tempting!

http://www.mcdonaldsindia.com/menu.html

http://www.indiamarks.com/what-you-can-and-cant-get-at-mcdonalds-india/

Theres No Beef or Pork in Any McDonalds in India

It is interesting that these menu decisions are made on a micro neighborhood level. I would expect it for different country policies.

why do ppl always have to bend over backwards for muslims?

they are working on their flexibility, its a reflex action from bending over forward for the UncleSam

nice of you to tell us about these things AFTER they happen. probably wouldnt have gone anyway. these worldwide bombing days i avoid festival crowds. even vaguely religious ones especially

The music, dance and fashion festival will run through May 25.

so guess this is all happening at

The Sikh singer was excited to perform in Bangkok. The concert was held at Chulalongkorn University’s Sasin hall. The university is partnering with the Embassy of India in Thailand for the festival.

sorry strictly out of bounds for me. thats one of the places those rabid students run around shooting people for starters

We've finally found a person that eats at McDonalds Thailand

i admit that i nearly had one. it was during/around Eid in karachi about 15 years ago, when everything was closed for 4 days and i couldnt find anything to eat. but just as i was approaching to go inside, i spotted an open pakistani restaraunt and so was saved. it was really close shave there.

want we want to read is "Thailand is handing out etiquette manuals to tuktuk, moto, and taxi drivers, and to Thai scammers in general " that would be a real step forward.

here is even the first line.:

1) you will not under any circumstances brawl in public space.

(fill in the next absolutely required 100+ necessary refinements yourself)

thanks HeijoshinCool but we didn't need a rerun we've all seen the vitriol these feminazis can spew a million times already.

but yeah sometimes one tends to forget why one is here and can need a reminder a couple of times a year.

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And there you go. That didn't take long. A small, insignificant portion of the female population in the west, but to you, all western women are feminazis.

Thanks for so quickly and avidly proving my point, so well you even admit it is why you are here.

I'll remind you again in six months.

you like 'em so much why did you marry thai. i rest my case.

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Because my American wife, who was a fine woman, was killed by a drunk driver.

A month later I put in for my vested pension, sold everything, and began traveling.

was the drunk driver you, or another feminazi?

not good enough. you still have a thai wife now that you know the difference.

thanks HeijoshinCool but we didn't need a rerun we've all seen the vitriol these feminazis can spew a million times already.

but yeah sometimes one tends to forget why one is here and can need a reminder a couple of times a year.

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And there you go. That didn't take long. A small, insignificant portion of the female population in the west, but to you, all western women are feminazis.

Thanks for so quickly and avidly proving my point, so well you even admit it is why you are here.

I'll remind you again in six months.

you like 'em so much why did you marry thai. i rest my case.

good to see that they are having a rerun of a couple of months ago when they obviously must have done <deleted> then too.

next one should be due in april. same same but no different

i have difficulty comparing shades of grey.

thanks HeijoshinCool but we didn't need a rerun we've all seen the vitriol these feminazis can spew a million times already.

but yeah sometimes one tends to forget why one is here and can need a reminder a couple of times a year.

the scams start after the even and put palace closed today scams in the shade by all accounts.

nice of you to tell us about these things AFTER they happen. probably wouldnt have gone anyway. these worldwide bombing days i avoid festival crowds. even vaguely religious ones especially

i'd be calling fake on the girls before calling anything else. noobs dont have a clue

they are going to skip, then legalise sex drugs and rock and roll open the border and let the party begin. hope you have your seat allocation

it illegal for laos to "consort" with foreigners of any description.

i dont thinks these are thais. they would have to be burmese to be so ingenious.

you can check out any time you want but you can never leave.

Lasted seven years, came back last fall.

Cost of living is cheaper here,

Huh????

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Please don't edit my posts. Forum rules require you quote them in their entirety.

You know, this particular misperception is an ongoing argument on TV. And it is usually made by people with mediocre job histories, and/or a miserable existence in their homeland, making retiring to Asia and "enjoying" forty baht meals out, 150 baht massages, and 1000 baht "girlfriends," a good deal.

All the foods I like are available here at no up charge. In Thailand they carry a 300% up charge---even before Villa or Foodland grab their own take.

On Friday, I bought a very nice Chilean Malbec, on sale, for $4.19. That's 125 baht. IN LOS, the same wine was close to 700 baht. I bought an excellent cheese on special, thick smoked bacon for a dollar a pound, and a steelhead trout filet for $4 (fresh, not farmed). That's far less than what I paid at Villa.

My gym does not require a membership, and so has no pesky salesman. It has a flat rate of $15 per month. I, like all members, have a key, making it available 24/7.

When I use UPS or FedEx here, they are reliable and reasonable. Nothing gets stolen, or nailed for extra fees.

When I pay a serviceman here to do work on my vehicle, or my lawnmower, or my plumbing or electric, it is almost always done expeditiously, safely and right, the first time. This, as opposed to going through a series of workers who not only don't get it right, but often make a problem worse.

In LOS, I never had my '65 Honda motorbike running correctly, because the mechanics were incompetent or dishonest. Or both. This increases a tradesman's "bargain" rates considerably, making them no longer a bargain.

One time when I went to pick up my bike after some work, I noticed the original Honda seat was replaced by junk, and my seat was on the bike of the mechanic's buddy. When I pointed this out, they did this: . When I insisted they put it back on my bike, they became confrontational. I had to pay a cop to get my seat back. I don't think I have never had that experience at a Honda bike shop in the USA.

I bought a new gas BBQ last week at Home Depot. Regular cost was $99. On sale for $69. What's a gas BBQ in Thailand? I know the answer: about 10,000 baht for junk. The price goes up from there. The dumbbells I bought in LOS? One there cost as much as six here.

If I buy something at most stores here, there is a no-questions-asked return policy. I have returned to the local Smith's Supermarket, a number of items I found unsatisfactory. Always a smile when handing back my money. As such, I am a loyal customer. In November after returning to the States, I was checking out some groceries, and the bill was fifty-some dollars. I jokingly asked the checker if he had any coupons. He reached in his apron pocket, and swiped one across the scanner, and my bill dropped to $32. This is now a regular occurrence.

Gas where I live is almost half the price it is in Thailand. It is lower in other states.

In Thailand used vehicles carry a ridiculous price. Last week, I bought a '66 Chevy Bel Air. It had sat in an old lady's garage for years, and has 38,000 original miles. I paid $3700 for it. Now I have my eye on a '65, fully restored Chev pickup. $7000. Far less than a used pickup in average condition in Thailand. Both are investments that will never lose me money.

The Asian market I shop in Salt Lake City, actually has lower prices than back at Rhek Thum's "fresh market." And they are the same brands.

Here the tennis courts are free, and in good condition.

Here, cops don't stop me when I'm driving legally, unlike Thailand where they attempt to extort money. And here, Avis doesn't even think of extorting me for a pre-existing scratch, when I return a rental to the airport, just because I speak English.

My dentist here does not try to drill out non-existent cavities, nor pull a cracked tooth that can be repaired (if you have good training), nor spends a mere 15 minutes "cleaning" my teeth. Here it takes a solid hour,and is done right, so I only have to go twice a year rather than every couple of months.

This summer I'm out to buy a piece of land and build a vacation home. It's mine when I'm done, though my wife's name will also be on it. And where we are building, land is cheaper per acre than the rubber tree land where I lived in Rhek Thum. Don't believe me? Do your due diligence and research it, and you'll find my claim holds water.

Most of the nutritional products I take that keep me free of those expensive American doctor bills, are not available in Thailand. The few that are, are substantially lower in price here than in LOS. After feeling like crap the past few years, I am once again healthy and have my vitality back. That has great economic value.

The firearms I buy to go hunting and target shooting are at the very least, 1/3 the price they are in Thailand. The books I read are cheaper when new at the store, and a once-read paperback bought at a garage sale is 10 baht.

The tools I will use to build my house, Makita, Ryobi, and Milwaukee, are much less expensive here in the States. And if they break, the warranty work is done locally and in days. Usually they just hand over a new tool. The building material selection is far more diverse here, enabling both short-term and long-term savings.

Are there exceptions? Are there things cheaper in LOS?

Sure. Instant water heaters, air conditioners, unhygienic meals out, short-time"girlfriends," and massages. There are others, such as contact lenses, but as a whole do not measure up to a genuine savings.

Many items may be cheaper, but are built so cheaply they have a crap service life. Water pumps, clothing, and electrical items are a good example. Speaking of clothing, I bought new Levis last month. On sale, plus a coupon, $22 a pair. Good luck with that in LOS.

Want to retire to a warm climate that has reasonable prices? Try Port Charlotte, Florida. Check out the land and housing prices, and all the free services and discounts for seniors. Thailand does not even come close.

Jeez, thanks for bumming me out.

It's too easy to get swallowed up by "Thainess", and one tends to forget the real world...

The primary point I take from your post is, you deal with integrity.

That, I miss the most.

Virtually non-existent here.

Good on ya.

integrity exists here to perhaps a higher extent that where ever you are referring to. the problem is that you havent worked out how to tap that resource. or more likely, it may not be tappable by the likes of you.

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Police spokesman denies saying Paragon bombers foreigners

BANGKOK: -- Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol Lt Gen Prawut Thawornsiri Tuesday denied that he had said two bomb attackers at Siam Paragon were foreigners.

Prawut said his instead said the attackers were definitely not foreigners because a taxi driver had testified that the two spoke Thai with central accent.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Police-spokesman-denies-saying-Paragon-bombers-for-30254261.html

-- The Nation 2015-02-17

hmmpf this thai is such a difficult language that even thais cant understand it.

I have used already 2 entrance, the last second entrance i was last month extend for 30 days and i pay 1800 baht at Bangkok immigration, so now i can not extend my second entrance anymore, i should to go other country and back to Thailand again, i will be next week in Trang and the best way go to down to Malaysia so i chose Pedang Besar, i will do not have problem there for stamp?

You chose the best crossing. You will not have aproblem as long as your visa is still valid.(enter before date).

The main Sadao crossing can be a problem.

Thank you, you know whats happened when i was make 1 stamp on my first visa entrance? I was go to Sadao, and there police officer told me that i can back to Thailand only tommorow so i was with my thai friends, and we dont know what we should to do, then my friend go to ask motorbike taxi driver beside board, and he call take a phone and call for a friend, this friend was also taxi motorbike driver but he stay at Pedang Besar, when they finished talk taxi driver told me that i can back today, but i need to pay 2500 baht for officer corrupcion, first time i really dont know nothing so i trust him, he then bring me to his car and he bring me with this car to Pedang Besar and there meet his friend who call before, and later his friend with motorbike bring me to Malaysia and return back, so officer check me, everything was ok, but this taxi driver he didint talk with officer he just waiting me when i get my passports, after this when he return me with motorbike to Thailand, his friend take me in car and bring to Sadao, so i paid for him 2500 baht, and later i understand that they scammer and i was deceived...

you must be really really really enjoying your stay in thailand, couldnt bear to be away for even 1 day.

had though that this issue was solved now that the junta has removed the cib chiefs gang. perhaps others moving into the vacated space. or a relocation of operations

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Most of the nutritional products I take that keep me free of those expensive American doctor bills, are not available in Thailand. The few that are, are substantially lower in price here than in LOS. After feeling like crap the past few years, I am once again healthy and have my vitality back. That has great economic value.

please do tell us what these nutritional products are?

hmm 2013 had thought it was current.

went to the original www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/world/bank-hackers-steal-millions-via-malware.html?_r=0

which has much more detail.

story has some non sensible holes eg "Transferring money into hackers’ fraudulent

bank accounts" why? when they also can > "the criminals first would inflate a balance — for example, an account with $1,000 would be altered to show $10,000"

in my opinion, resources needed to do what they have outlined there could only come from a nation state, not some ad hoc group of hackers