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    Swimming pool prices

    in Isaan

    Posted

    Does anyone in Thailand do shotcrete? Concrete shot from a gun on a hose under pressure and then troweled smooth? It's fast and cheap, and the combination of shooting under pressure and troweling eliminates voids and compacts it and it's strong. You can always put a blue color in the concrete.

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    There are tons of things you can do with shotcrete and a trowel including building a house.

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    Yes you're right.
    Shotcrete would be a fast and effective way to construct a pool.
    Problem is, other than the large construction companies who specialise in tunnel/dam/hydro construction or slope stabilisation there are no small contractors )to my knowledge) with the correct 'wet shotcrete' equipment who undertake small projects.
    Clearly you have experience in an environment were the QC process of using the right admixtures/additives and shotcrete placement are monitored.
    From experience poor compaction and spray technique will cause honey combing and voids.
    Maybe there's a business opportunity here???

    Incredible documentary

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Yes I thought it had a balanced perspective.


    It was interesting hear the distain of the British Tommies interviewed had towards their senior officers and High Command at the time.


    Basically then, if the British High Command had taken more seriously the efficiency, determination and resolve of the Japanese to capture Singapore, they could have prepared and trained our regiments accordingly.

    That may have halted the embarrassing and unforgivable ease in which Singapore was captured and the ensuing slaughter of allied POW's who then constructed the Death Railway.


    I can imagine the pomposity of those High Command chaps, sipping slings in Raffles and dismissing outright the outrageous notion of the Japanese taking Singapore..."Absolute piffle and Humbug old Bean!"


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    Leaving Thailand for China, here is why

    in General Topics

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    Absolutely and whole heartedly agree with the OP's summary, including his point on Business & Career Opportunities. I am experiencing the exact same phenomenon.


    I lived in BKK for 8 years before spending a 3 year stint in India. Having returned 1 year ago to BKK and felt immediately uncomfortable and uninterested.


    To remedy this I relocated up country and have found again the Thailand i fell in love with all those years ago.

    Life is fabulous here.


    I avoid like the plague BKK these days as it's demise seems to have accelerated in recent months due to knock of effects of the mod insurgence. The terminal velocity of this downward spiral has yet to be reached!

    When it does it's gonna be pretty f-cking ugly for all there!


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    Have you been burgled? How safe do you feel?

    in General Topics

    Posted · Edited by Crossy

    I have witnessed an increase in burglaries over the past 6 months.


    First someone entered our shop lot through a back door, went upstairs and stole my girlfriend handbag.

    That is all they took, but it was early evening as we had dinner outside the front of the lot. That takes some nerve!


    Then 2 months later our neighbour had his shop lot broken into about midnight and all his laptops, mobiles and cameras taken. He runs a pawnshop.


    Now weekly we hear of other such troubles in close proximity to where we live.


    I live in Maha Sarakham on a main street. Not in the sticks.


    This leads me to believe that almost everyone has experienced a burglary during there time in Thailand....would that be correct?


    Vote on the poll


    Big scooters, review please.

    in Motorcycles in Thailand

    Posted

    There have been a few discussion on this subject in the recent past.

    Therefore you might want to first type in some keywords into the search facility top right of each page, as I doubt many wish to repeat themselves.


    Having said that, my advise would be to look into the Honda Forza. They are readily available (or can ordered) from all Honda dealers.

    For me the price, size, comfort, versatility, cost of ownership and sales price retention all put this out as a clear winner in my view.


    Have a look at this topic that has been running for 12 months The New Honda Forza 300.

    Should give you a good overview of reaction and comment to most questions you may have.

    Local chefs/cooks toilet sink behaviour?

    in General Topics

    Posted · Edited by jkinbkk

    There's a mobile roti cart that parks up every night by the 7-11 opposite where we live.


    Couple of times a night the guy will disappear into the small area of woodland to strain his greens and return to roll and serve up his special ammonia infused roti to an unsuspecting clientele.


    Guess 'what you don't know won't kill ya' roti fans


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    Why AreExpats So Stuck Up

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Another possible reason for some Expats anti social behaviour is that some are dominated by there Thai wife/partner.

    To the extent that they are forbidden to mix, communicate or acknowledge their own kind and therefore avoid contact through fear of 'The Mrs'


    They don't have to be teachers either.


    This typically happens to guys that made no effort to stand on their own two feet, explore the World around them, learn the language or blend in at anytime since they arrived.

    Hence all bar wiping their ar*se the 'Mrs' does everything for them. Akin to a mongrel house pet that gets a beating every time it shows interest in the World beyond the gate open.






    Worry-Free Non-O-Visa Savannakhet

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    Got back yesterday from getting a non O immigrant based on marry to thai, i was on the 30 day voa, so needed to get a non imm visa.

    I received a 1 year multi entry as stated above, very easy to do it is the 2nd one i have received from there.

    I will at the end of this visa put the funds in the bank so not have to leave again.

    Can recommend Leena GH, staff are very friendly only 360bt air con room 200bt fan.

    tuk tuk should be 60bt to the border and back, or if in a van 100bt, just ask for share with someone.

    You mention the Leena GH.
    Do you have a contact number for the place so as to book ahead?
    Any other Guest House recommendation in Savannakhet anyone?
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