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Not sure of the schedule but indeed the BTS is being extended.  Just won't be using it myself.

2 minutes ago, anthos said:

None of the above. Which looks promising in my opinion

You missed one.  She most certainly will have a kid imminently.

4 minutes ago, moe666 said:

Believe it or not they are not charitable organization

Seems like many have a problem understanding this salient point. 

Have a serious accident or medical event then you're on your own.  Someone will pay otherwise you're a virtual prisoner. 

13 minutes ago, Wanderer555 said:

... and beyond that he really just wants me to treat his daughter well.

My in-laws only want me to treat their daughter well too.  We live abroad and they're happy that she's happy.  Job done.

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How to make "meeting the parents" in Isaan perfect?

I've been studying Thai culture for years and there's nothing I don't know about this subject and happy to share the knowledge as I'm not a selfish b'stard. 

Once your friend has perfected the meeting plan then he's guaranteed that the parents will think the complete opposite and detest him on first sight.  He can shove the smart phone where the sun doesn't shine, though they'll accept it as a gift anyway, as they'll be certain that he's lording it but he still won't be good enough for their daughter.  They'll also be looking at him as a walking $ATM$ and look to play the long game in the hope that they can extract more money from him than in their wildest dreams.  That's just for starters.

31 minutes ago, anthos said:

any good talking points?  

a funny Thai joke that they'll understand? about growing bananas perhaps

Yes, how his banana impregnated their daughter would be a good laugh.

2 minutes ago, rijb said:

 

I thought only bar girls could do that.  

... and dogs.  Respectfully, of course.

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How to make "meeting the parents" in Isaan perfect?

Absolutely impossible to make the meeting perfect as you'll never second guess how to achieve this.

Cheap, cheerful and respectful is the best your friend can achieve.  Next.

Just now, anthos said:

We have just been told by another Issan native that flowers are not seen as a normal gesture of politness there and don't count as a gift because "you can't eat them".

Seriously, don't read too much in to it.  Give her some dried fruit then.

All in all, the daughter is preggers and there's no going back now.  Keep it simple, respectful and inexpensive. 

Just now, Mitkof Island said:

The girl is twenty years younger and is about to have a kid. He speaks nor understands any Thai . And your friend has spent long years here to be aware of the worst ? And where did he meet his darling new girlfriend?

Too late for dissecting all that.  The meeting is on.

22 minutes ago, anthos said:

p.s. just in: a mobile phone has been prepared as a gift for the Dad already

Why a mobile phone?  Sounds a bit desperate and setting the bar a little too high for my liking.  Oh well.

A few beers, a bottle of Hong Thong and you're good to go, and throw in some flowers for mum.

2 hours ago, rijb said:

I don't understand why you would have to take paper money out of your pocket.  It doesn't affect the metal detector.

Please note that an airport sniffer dog is trained, if you're unlucky to chance on one, to sniff out cash.

Had it happen to me once and fortunately the amount was below the declared amount and I was free to go. 

11 hours ago, cheapskatesam said:

Not much but at least a toilet with a flush.. the place i looked at had a bucket of water.. and a little ladle inside.. repulsed me...

That's posh for 4k a month. 

Anyway fair play to the OP, he quickly cottoned on to the fact that he was going to live a miserable existence in BKK on his available budget, promptly spunked his money on a good time and legged it back to Blighty to regroup.

I'm going to assume the OP is a fairly young man but he's definitely got balls and is learning fast. 

Better luck next time and I'm sure you now know that cash is king to live in a modicum of comfort.  TIT.

I'll tip my hat to you for your courage, BTW.

I'd be more concerned with what she does with all this free time on her hands. 

The Devil makes work for idle hands.

4 minutes ago, Laza 45 said:

I make that about 25,000 Bt..  is that right.. if so.. you would have a pretty spartan life here.. .  even in Isaan... not a lot of money left for honey..  

Just a tad over 31000 baht based on Bangkok Bank's rate this weekend.  If and when the exchange rate regularised to about 50 baht to the pound then you're looking at 36000 baht. 

When we come on holiday to LOS we always have travel insurance which also covers motorcycle accidents.  We go abroad many times throughout the year so just retain a rolling one year travel insurance policy and also have EHIC cards.

I dread to think what would happen to us if we had a serious accident in LOS, or elsewhere, without travel insurance.  Actually I know, as I see it in the news all the time with victims families trying to raise tens of thousands of £s / $s through gofundme websites to settle eye watering medical and repatriation bills.  Even then some victims do have travel insurance but without sufficient coverage for all eventualities which is completely bonkers or the policy has expired as they 'forgot' about it.  Still that's up to them and not my look out.

If my wife or I were lucky enough to survive a serious accident or medical event then I want the absolute best care afforded us.  If we die then just chuck us on the funeral pyre.

I'm just not willing to risk the uncertainty for what costs the same annual price as a meal for two at a decent restaurant. 

Therefore we don't require an enforced policy as we take care of ourselves already but it's a good idea to remind the masses as many seem to leave their brains behind at departures.

I'm surprised the moderators have put up with ddavidovsky for so long.  Quite a serious subject and something ddavidovsky dismisses with such ease.

These are children that we are talking about, but according to ddavidovsky the kids should just say no at such a vulnerable age and that should be enough to deter any predatory pedophile according to him.  Highly disturbing.

Jill Stein is a total loser.

Inauguration is 20 January and arise The Donald.  No bones about it.

39 minutes ago, Johpa said:

And being a legal action, it has nothing to do with sore losers.

 

 

Sore losers and a total waste of money.  Up to those willing to waste their money on a totally futile exercise.

56 minutes ago, Retiredandhappyhere said:

She has a degree in marketing and has had her own businesses in the past, but as I am an ex-accountant, perhaps the most important thing she has picked up from me is the need for careful budgeting, which seems to be something that Thais generally are not only not very good at but do not see the need for.  

Sorry, but that statement is complete nonsense as a sweeping statement.  My wife is far superior to me in the budgeting department.

Just now, Xircal said:

 

Now you're being childish.

 

It stands to reason that there wouldn't be any point in contesting all three states if there was no chance that Clinton could gain from it. The fact that there is is something you need to accept like an adult; not like a spoilt little child who has just had his favorite teddy-bear taken away from him.

If you say so.  Not a word from HRC either way. 

Come back when the recounts complete then we can compare notes.  Next.

51 minutes ago, GOLDBUGGY said:

To me it sounds like you have potential for making more from this property than what you are asking, but I don't know if your market to rent to foreigners would be your best choice for renters. At least longer term anyway. 

 

Being so close to the hospital and walking distance I think I would target single nurses as my prime renters. If you can add a bed or two you may be able to find 3 of them that will move into together and ask something 2,500 Baht each. Get someone to write and advertisement in Thai and find a place in the Hospital Bulletin Board to advertise.  Just a thought. 

Rent to Thais at your peril.  Just too problematic and getting them out would be a nightmare if it came to it. 

The OP isn't looking to become a millionaire on the back of a 5k a month rental.  Bear that in mind.

1 minute ago, Xircal said:

Nope: http://www.ibtimes.com/can-clinton-win-michigan-wisconsin-pennsylvania-recounts-sought-republican-electors-2450693

Get a grip, Xircal.  You've been defeated and no point crying.  Jill Stein is thrashing about with nowhere to go and trying to make a name for herself but will be for all the wrong reasons.