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1 hour ago, 12DrinkMore said:

Condo expected lifespan is 50 years.

 

So at least 20% gone already..........

 

50 years ? Ridiculous.

They won't unlock it whatever is the reason.

1 hour ago, Get Real said:

Ok, I give up. Still only sharing the information I´ve got. I can also predict with a good percent of cetainity that it´s going to be implemented in more checkpoints during the coming years.

Great ! a fortune teller !

Really, some people still cross at Poipet ? People never learn...

Only people who deserve it can be scammed.

How possible ?

Jailed in Cambodia ? Is the police fee too expensive now ?

7 hours ago, Naam said:

Pattaya is still great after 12 years and 14 days. not considered the dozens of times we spent some holidays over 30 years in Pattaya.

Yes, no better place for having a western life when expected as well as a boat in front of the house !

10 hours ago, beautifulthailand99 said:

No need to try ! 400 baht wanted for a 15 minute walk from Patong to my resort in 2003  subject to no negotiation - I said it's only 15 minutes I'll walk then he said walk then so I did and I have never wanted to go back. Crying shame a beautiful island ruined by greed. Let them rot.

Not only this. People from the south, often mixed with people from further soon, as the less friendly in Thailand, everybody knows that but the OP :-)

I am still worried for the wife !

10 hours ago, Jingthing said:

I don't think there is a huge demand for tortilla Espanola in Pattaya.

Agree to disagree about local Mexican.

 

Tastes are subjective.

 

Why, do you think that there is a huge demand for anything ?

And if someone is smart enough to explain to people who know nothing what is a tortilla, then more people will like it and eat it. People just eat what is giver to them. If it's given the smart way, with correct marketing and advertising.

11 hours ago, Gracas said:

Nothing says love like a new BMW with a big ribbon on it.

A Merc or Porsche makes it better in my idea...

2 hours ago, Jingthing said:

There used to be a "Tapas" restaurant in Jomtien Complex with some Spanish choices. Not  that it was exceptional but it did fail. I suppose it's true you need a core base of nationals to support most national cuisine restaurants here. With exceptions of course. There would still be scads of Italian restaurants here even if there were no Italian tourists or residents, but they wouldn't be as good!

 

A continuing mystery to me is that there isn't even one (in my opinion) "decent" Mexican restaurant in town. I think there are enough Americans to support at least one "decent" one. 

Your idea of decent is extreme, so many acceptable Mexican.

Nobody cares that the food is perfect, and actually most people understand nothing, this is why you won't the perfect Mexican in your idea.

7 hours ago, Jingthing said:

By Spanish omelette I'm assuming you mean tortilla Espanola which is neither an omelette in the usually understood sense or a tortilla in the Mexican sense.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_omelette

 

I've seen it sold in the deli case at Foodmart Jomtien (not saying it's good or authentic, don't know) and also Natans French restaurant in Jomtien at least used to have it. Not sure about now. When I tried it, it was not authentic in the Spanish style as butter was used instead of olive oil, which didn't work for me. 

 

I'm also interested in a restaurant version that does it authentically.

 

 

The one at foodmart is the real thing and is so good.

But don't you agree that it could be an interesting dish to sell at many places, for Thai and farang ?

My Phuket experience was amazing and must say the people of the south are so kind and helpful without expectations.

Pattaya is great, but it's sad for you that you still don't understand what dump is Phuket and its people.

You need to try again to hate it.

it seems that you have problems to login on the whole internet if you still don't know that nobody with a brain will use courier companies anywhere in the world...

Hello, where to eat a Spanish omelet around Pattaya ?

Something so easy, that anybody can cook and that even Thai can enjoy, why not more Spanish omelets available in Thailand ? I will put this on the the lack of brain and creativity of most restaurants owners, but I could be wrong :-)

On 1/19/2015 at 8:16 PM, tropo said:

I'd use these guys. http://www.pinoy-cargo.com/

You can choose between per kilo pickup or go for set box sizes. For example, you could ship 100 kg for 7000 baht from your doorstep in Pattaya to Manila. A 60 x 60 x 60 cm (balikbayan) box Bangkok - Manila will set you back 500 baht.

There's an agent in Pattaya:

Vengie 0816323406

I don't think you'll beat their prices.

You buy empty boxes for 200 baht each and they will deliver them to your door (free delivery in Bangkok if you order 5 or more). They pick up loaded boxes every Wednesday and they will be available for pick up the following Thursday or Friday. The can also arrange door to door delivery to anywhere in the Philippines. You'll also get a tracking number. The standard size box is 60 x 60 x 60 cm (traditionally called a balikbayan box)

If you decide to use the guys and I'm sure you will, let us know how you found their service.

Can we send small parcel with food and clothes ? No customs clearance fee ?

Hello, what about sending parcels from Thailand to Philippines ? Do customs check a lot and asked you to pay tax ? For clothes and food ? Even when sent by standard airmail through Thai post ?

Thanks.

2 hours ago, 7by7 said:

 What is you evidence for calling Bolt a cheat?

 

By 'Lance' do you mean Lance Armstrong? If not, who?

Everybody knows that some countries do not check the champions.

They are testes only when abroad and stop their dope accordingly.

So funny that someone still does not know.

2 hours ago, csabo said:

Sure sign of a weak relationship or weak personalities sending flowers to the office to garner attention from gf's co-workers. Does she not have an actual home address? Send her gifts at home not the bar she works in. So tacky.

True that it's a bit ridiculous to send anything to office.

Try Bangkok personal shopper, I use it to deliver gifts and flowers.

6 hours ago, peergin said:

Is there really no way to name and shame such a thieving shop? It would help prevent other people (Thais, foreigners and tourists!) falling victim to such unsavoury characters.

So many websites and forums to name and shame.

It's the regular price everywhere in Thailand for a gym worth the name. Or you can train outdoor with stones.

5 hours ago, champers said:

Living dangerously for me now is trying to put my underpants on without holding on to a piece of furniture to keep my balance.

Same here, but just going out and crossing the road is enough risk for me !

I want to die slowly !