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4 hours ago, Trippy said:

The 10,000 will be gone within a week, the national debt this will cause will be around for decades. 

Ahhhh.....that's the idea, it's called a "stimulus payment" to stimulate the economy

Old mate use to jokingly tip the service girl, at our bar, in 1 baht coins. She would immediately put them in her ears. Don't know why, just thought she was going along with the joke.

28 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Yes of course it would. I did not reply because I thought you were joking.

Without a stamp out of the country she would not be allowed to enter the other country either.

Thanks for that Ubon and Muz, I didn't realise travel between ASEAN countries was still so restrictive for ASEAN member citizens.

On ‎4‎/‎29‎/‎2017 at 3:33 PM, louse1953 said:

But she was stamped out.Time for a  beer Sir Les.

Read it again. I'm asking a question. What are the implications of not getting stamped out?

So, if she is not stamped out of Thailand, it will make a problem for her on return to Thailand?

Another good reason for a dash cam.

Notice the change when they notice the dash cam hahaha

31 minutes ago, TerrylSky said:

Child abduction is rampant all over the world; the reasons why are too disgusting to mention. I guess if there wasn't a market for sex with kids the industry of child kidnapping wouldn't exist (?); therefore we should castrate and hang the perverts that thrive on destroying and stealing the lives of children. I have a samurai sword that someone can borrow if need be.

....preferably blunt and rusty.......

4 hours ago, elgordo38 said:

Any farmer that will burn and plant next year should get a medal. From the rice prices I hear floating around its an exercise in futility. Agricultural Hari Kari. The farmers have to get more creative or sadly a lot will go under. 

Oh my Buddha, now we have keyboard agricultural experts. So what, pray tell, do you think they should plant to save such calamity?

Kao kho in Petchabun definitely worth the slight detour.

Look for the hotels along the ridge for views into the valleys.

Has been attempted on me a couple times. Now every time I pay with 1000 thb note, I hold it up and say "pun baht" and not give it to them until they acknowledge that fact.

Haven't had any problems since.

12 hours ago, Fabricus said:

 

Good advice, but easier said than done.

 

Almost all farangs marry down.

 

How many farangs here in Thailand marry successful, independent, career-oriented women who own property? In the rare cases when this does happen, the women in question are generally manky old spinsters that no one else wants. 

Well, not entirely true. Many guys just look in the wrong places.

After doing the "bargirl thing" for a couple years, got myself on a dating site and conversed with plenty of Thai girls. Sure, there are gold diggers on there, (as posters on here are quick to point out) but many are genuinely looking for relationship. Many independent with good, steady careers (have a look, BKK is full of them).

After meeting a few, I hit it off with a medical professional. She's got 2 modest houses and a small timber plantation. Not bad for a farmer's daughter from Isaan. All she wants from me is love and companionship.

And she's not a "manky old spinister". She is a 34 year old "good sort". I still wonder why me?

Anyway, believe me when I say they're not that rare, just put yourself out there.

aaah?? The pounds the lowest its been in 35 years, maybe the answer is yes?????

Some 40 plus flights with Air Asia over the years.

Never had a problem, usually the cheapest around,particularly with advance booking. Online booking works fine with no problems.

+1

Anyone that thinks AirAsia is bad haven't had the agony of flying Jetstar.

As most people say "you only fly Jetstar once".

Take time to go through the museum at Hellfire Pass.

I'm not normally into them but I spent an hour reading the stories and checking the exhibits.

OP, as u say ur into trekking, u can walk the full length of the reclaimed railway cutting (9km but don't quote me) not just the first Hellfire Pass section.

It deserves a full day.

Have fun.

It's not called a Honda Wave for no reason.

If I were the redhead guy in the black shorts on the forefront and saw this photo used as an illustration for the article here, I'd be angry as hell and I believe I would sue.

Talk about lousy, careless and dim-witted journalism ...

Makes me smile when people suggests "sue" in Thailand.

Stands in courtroom dock, "Well it was like this your honor, I was laying on the beach and............."

55555

Good luck with that!

I shall add to my post above, that I had extremely detailed drawings, so there were no points of misunderstanding – and that I don't think an electrical job can be done in 2 weeks, if cables/pipers are hidden in walls and over gypsum ceilings, you will need to separate the job to other workers have finished; i.e. pipes & cables in concrete ceiling, then gypsum, then paint, and finally down-lights/spots; pipes & cables in walls, then plaster, then paint, then fitting of equipment.

This is a very important point from khunPer and relates to all aspects of building work, not just electrical.

Ensure you have detailed documentation (be it drawings, specification, Bill of Quantities etc) in place PRIOR to commencement of construction.

Documenting what, how and when different elements go into your project, will save a hell of a lot of headaches down the track of construction.

It will help with a problem I come up against here all the time, "something lost in the translation!" hahaha!

To the OP,

Get on a dating site like Thai Friendly. Economical, as you can join and participate free or charge.

Many on here will advise of gold diggers, but they are way outnumbered by genuine Thai girls (or other) looking for genuine relationships.

Like life, you will just have to sort through till you find your diamond.

I met my lady on there, so its possible.

I chatted and met many beautiful ladies on there. Good way to pass the time and keeps you occupied.

Good luck!

For what it's worth, on my last flight, a couple weeks ago, they announced that meat products are no longer allowed to be bought into Thailand.

Had to look twice... I thought it was a fire drill at a hospital.

Next time, I want to go to your hospital.

No. 6 - traffic is dangerous

I've written about this elsewhere. Despite plenty of experience driving in Thailand, I still get caught off guard sometimes.

Here are some common dangers to be aware of:

1. If you come from a country that drives on the right, be EXTRA EXTRA careful, especially as a pedestrian! You will instinctively start looking in the wrong direction. So a good rule of thumb is to look three or even four times before you start, and to keep looking both ways at all times while you are crossing.

2. Thai drivers routinely overtake each other regardless of oncoming traffic (and on bends). The driver simply expects you to somehow get out of the way. Be vigilant, be aware of what's in the motorbike lanes and be ready to edge over to the left at a moment's notice.

3. Thai drivers routinely jump the red lights at an intersection. Just because the light is green, don't assume that it's safe to go!

4. When on your bike and driving in the motorbike lane with stationary or slow-moving traffic on your right, it often happens that someone turns into a side lane just as you're driving past (they’re obscured by the car immediately in front and to the side of you and they won't bother to check for oncoming bikes); so be super-vigilant whenever you are passing other vehicles. Give yourself time to react and stop or slow down quickly if necessary.

5. Pedestrians do not have right of way, even when crossing at a pedestrian crossing when the green walk light is on! Drivers will drive straight through the red lights if they don't see anyone actively crossing - and usually they drive through even while you are crossing (and often they don't even notice)!

6. In general, don't speed - or at least drive only as fast as you can safely and suddenly stop or avoid an obstruction (or pedestrian or dog or a vehicle coming at you from out of the blue in front or from the side).

   Watch your back!! Thai drivers tend to tailgate when driving so they will not be able to stop in time if you stop suddenly - even if you stop at a red light! You need to have plenty of space and time to stop gradually if necessary in the case of someone tailgating you. Slow down if the car behind you is too close to give yourself and the driver behind you extra time to react and, if you can, edge over to the left and let him pass.

7. When it's wet, drive even more defensively. The water on the roads might just as well be oil, and it's almost impossible to see clearly. And many Thai drivers drive just as fast and recklessly as on a regular bright, sunny day!

   Keep in mind also that dozens of motorbikes have no lights at all (bicycles and mobile food carts very seldom have any lights either), the tail or brake lights of many cars are faulty, and Thai people have dark skin and wear dark clothes.

8. Finally, watch out for pedestrians (and dogs and cyclists) who seem to have absolutely no awareness of traffic. They will cross the street without bothering to look at all. And even those that do look seem to wait until you're almost upon them and then suddenly dash out in front of you!

BTW, check that your insurance policy covers you for motorbike accidents (whether driving or as a passenger). Often they don't, or if they do then the cover is usually halved!

Please drive, walk and cross roads with extreme caution at all times.

3A. Check before proceeding on the light change to green. My GF was always going cranky because "u crazy! you not look before go green light".

I not here long before I understood exactly what her concerns were.

9. Turning left at a T intersection always check for overtakers coming the other way BEFORE pulling out.

Upcoming intersections are no reason not to overtake here.

When I first come here, I was keen to get a motorbike to get around.

Now I'm happy to continue driving the Hilux.

My advice is not to buy house or expensive condo in Thailand!!!

If you decide to live here,much better is to build house and control expenses !!!

You can do it much cheaper(at least double cheaper) with much more quality!!!

We can not own land,but we can own house on our name.

Land to build we can rent on 30 years on renew option or buy on Thai wife!!!

Condos are far overpriced in Bangkok,Pattaya,Phuket etc. and not maintained well .

It is cheap here to rent condo and no need to buy!

Or buy land in company name..

Please explain to me how buying in a company name secures your investment, for you.

As well as fumigating, try wrapping the mattress in black plastic, seal entirely with duct tape and put out in the sun for the day.

here's a good start;

http://www.thai-language.com/fsi

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I take Mirtazapine, half a 15mg tablet 1/2 hour before bed.

Not addictive and works a treat.

I try not to use every night but doctor said no harm in doing so.

All the best.