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"On Toast" - what's your "go to" ?
The Old Bull replied to CharlieH's topic in Western Food in Thailand
I went through university eating cheese on toast as I couldn't afford meat. That was sixty years ago and it's still my favorite. -
Two Teenage Girls Killed in Collision in Sattahip
The Old Bull replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
Young girls tend to be careful riders but seldom wear helmets. -
A rant about Thai driving.. I know.. Yaaaawwwnn
The Old Bull replied to 1happykamper's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
I find most Thai drives to be OK. No police presence and the rush hour traffic still flows. If this was India it would be gridlocked with everybody leaning on their horn. Just like everywhere there are a few bad apples weaving in and out to gain a few feet, sneaking in on the inside and trying to cut in. Bangkok drivers are a bit more rami but I guess they have to be. -
For sure, they stand out in bars full of old expats talking about football. Younger,alone and don't drink. I had a hippy type approach me once wanting to buy a bag of weed. When I told him to get lost he accused me of being a nark. So I told him narks look like you not like me. When he heard that he took off like a rabbit. Another time I spotted a well dressed younger fellow sitting in a bar full of old farangs drinking beer.He was sitting in the corner drinking a soda and watching most probably looking for some scally to show up.
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€100,000 reward offered in Dutchman’s mysterious death in Phuket
The Old Bull replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Lots of Thais out there would not hesitate to drop a dime for 3.5 million , even an Ausie if the killer didn't keep his mouth shut. Might just work. -
I don't know about large hospitals but the pink card works at village clinics and there is one hospital that does dental work. I get the Thai rate. Stitches and a new sterile dressing everyday for ten days ฿ 4000 , tooth extraction and a bottle of mouthwash to take home $4.
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Trending:The world is waking up to the Woke Progressives
The Old Bull replied to riclag's topic in Political Soapbox
You got to laugh at the Yanks. Both sides are right of Attila the Hun The only difference is that the GOP is further right. Marxism has been abandoned by both China and Russia but they still bring it up to demonize them. -
In the fifties when I was a young fellow there used to be a mercenary drank in our local pub. A quiet fellow ,always wore a suit and tie sat at the end of the bar never drank beer only scotch. He never discussed his business but would disappear for a few months and reappear with a sun tan in winter,not from lying on the beach. Everybody knew what he did but it was bever discussed. A genuine SAS member would never talk about his exploits.
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Banged up: Thai prison nightmare exposed by British tourist
The Old Bull replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Sounds a little harsh for a few days overstay. Maybe the old squeeze has contacts in the BIB and contrived to do him in.- 254 replies
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Bangkok cracks down on smoky buses amid pollution crisis
The Old Bull replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
I would never ride in a tuk tuk again after because you are looking tight into the exhaust pipe of these green busses that puke out black smoke, when you are stopped along side them at the lights. -
Thailand is not the place to get screw in teeth any more. I remember when they charged 20,000 but they have been jacking up the price for years. Eastern Europe is your best bet, even Mexico has kept their price down.
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Different strokes for different folks, I have lived in a village outside Udon Thani for twenty years, suits me fine. Never been to Pattaya and no wish to go.
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Yellow House Book and Pink Card
The Old Bull replied to Hocus Pocus's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I seem to remember having to get my birth certificate translated for which one I don't remember. -
Chiang Rai border drug trafficking clash leads to 4 deaths
The Old Bull replied to snoop1130's topic in Chiang Rai News
If someone shoots a you ,you can shoot back or run away. If you run away you may get shot in the back. Take your pick. -
Phuket tourists smash wheel lock with rock, sparking outrage - video
The Old Bull replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
Wheel locking is accompanied by a ticket with the amount to pay and your registration information , they got you so why would you make it worse. -
Is the harsh criticisms of Sir Keir Starmer fair and justified
The Old Bull replied to Rimmer's topic in Political Soapbox
People have little faith in politicians. These days elections are decided by voting governments out rather than voting them in.