Elkski

Will be nice but not going to bring in tourists.  I went shopping at a makro or something and stared shopping well before 2 but by the time i checked out i couldn't buy the beer.  Did really irk me.  Many times the 2-5 ban has impeded me.  I like to grab a sixer or a 4pack  for the hotel or condo fridge.   Whatever original reason it shows typical thai lack of logic.  It should be an embarrassment to all politicians.   What losers. 

It would bankrupt Thailand if they fixed every bad balcony.   Until people are held accountable with big payouts nothing will change.   When death payouts are so low it pays to skimp.    

Great news for tat 

5 hours ago, Deserted said:

 

Sounds like a bit of a grey area. She could be genuine and sincere or just a player. Has she got any others on the go? Meet up with her and you'll see pretty quickly whether she genuinely likes you or not I'd say.

He just finished a visit for  a couple weeks,  he seems smitten and is proceeding  and ok going from single to family of 4. 

I'm a bit confused on the crime.  So some government person who stole funds and gis buddies in the scheme were being extorted?  100 mil?  3 mil USD.  Police feeling  Pressure to stop investigating.   How so? 

3rd and 4th floors seem rather low if you planned to be an aviator without wings. 

I'm happy for Cavallerio,  I guess he enjoyed the instant family.  Sounds like the kids made him happy.  I never got a good feeling from any of the kids of the many women I met.  I met the kids of at  least 4.  Traveled with 3 kids only 1 time and I couldn't play that long game even for a woman with equal resources. 

You can be sure this woman will be sure to protect you until your demise benefits her.  Raw crabs and beef is to be avoided as well as nam pla. 

I agree with your thought  about not wanting to look back and wonder what you missed.  That is exactly why I choose to be a butterfly. Or more like a bumble bee.   How can anyone just go with the first one without regrets? 

I agree about a mother who takes care of her kids.   I cant understand rhe desperation required to leave children with Isaan  grandparents after seeing how the conditions are for most in several villages. 

 I hope  her expectations for the quality of the kids education meet your financial commitment.  I deleted the part with numbers and math on renting top talent vs picking 1,  but it was something I calculated. 

Does she cook well? 

Yes, Thailand is hot and humid and not going to be getting any cooler. 

hope you can get the visa and learn more. 

Don't ever compare these women to what you could catch at home.  You have risen and chose to open your partner search  to the World not just your homeland.  Realize what that means and enjoy. 

16 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

I wish they had been females 😜......

Only reason I clicked

I only started to visit Thailand in 2016.  On one of my early trips I noticed the taxi meter going up in gulps.   It seemed to do it when i looked away mostly.   I then noticed a wire going down to the driver.   Having read about this very thing, possibly on TVisa, I  called him out on this wire. He acted guilty and didn't mind when I only paid him what it should have cost.  Part of the adventure I thought.   Today I would not let him get away and I would call the tourist police and do whatever it took to get a police report. 

9 hours ago, steven100 said:

you have to be on your guard and watch them every second ....

 

life taken in an instant ....  just through negligence

I disagree.  If the railing was built to a safety standard it probably wouldn't have happened.  We may never know how he git over or through the railing or if it was intact.    But in the US railings on decks and stairs must be built so a 100mm ball can't pass between the stiles.    My money is on the railing being of poor design.    

RIP

I dint know how I could go on living if this was my child or under my watch.   42 floors?  OMG 

On 1/30/2024 at 10:46 PM, richard_smith237 said:

 

Indeed..  and for whatever reason the truck was stopped...   close behind it, riding closely infront of it, closely to the side of it (especially the inside if turning) is an extremely dumb endeavour...   Riding underneath it takes that stupidity to new heights.

Displays the mind of many thai drivers. 

Another dad day for Thailand.  They just trickle out the bad things in small bites like a python in its final act. 

Why not? Truck was stopped, riders could probably see cars in front also stopped.  Not so different than most things i see. 

If only 6 victims thats a 40 mil baht average investment.      Some big dogs.   

No talk about the evils of drink vs pot. 

Bit his lower lip off?   Like gone?  Either way i hope that bolt driver has his woman because that will be  a nasty disfiguring look. 

Sad story.  Decreased looked like a nice gal. 

A 1/2 bath is generally near the main gathering part of the house.  Used by guests and occupants for the toilet and washing hands.    Usually has no personal items like toothbrushes or such.   Quite useful.   Sometimes located embarrassing close to the public area.   Best located behind a closet or around the corner so every sound isnt heard at the dining table. 

IMHO the technical aspects of a home would be more important than the pompous looks frim the street.  

Security

Termite proof and prevention

Thermal insulation and natural ventilation

Low VOC materials

Well thought our living floor plan

Good kitchen ventilation

Design compatibility with workmanship available. 

Proper drainage and compaction of build site.  

In fact i think just dumping 2 meters of dirt on top of whats there to let settle naturally van be a poor idea.   Get existing soil structure tested for 20 meters depth.   Remove peoblem soil and replace with properly compacted soils. 

Solar system

Water collection

Water filtration and pressure system.  Possibly RO system.   

Proper, safe electrical system.  

Tile layed the correct way, on decent subatrates,  by western standards not the Asian way.