Green Acres

If I ever meet him in person........

For Donald.avi

we're not in Kansas anymore Aunty Em....

9 hours ago, thehelmsman said:

Can't justify our own people leaking private phone conversations between world leaders. What Trump did or didn't do seems to be just speculation by bitter people.

The leaks are most likely coming from his own staff. Even they  hate his guts... 

14 hours ago, ChidlomDweller said:

Are they really that violent, given the level of injustice in this country?  

 

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. John F. Kennedy

 

 

I've got an idea for an excellent use for the all-powerful "section 44". The PM can order all of the red shirt leaders (and a few of the yellow fellows as well) to be tattooed on the forehead with the above cited, outstanding JFK quote.

3 hours ago, nasanews said:

Well If you ask an American living here long enough would probably tell you in details found in this link.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Amity_and_Economic_Relations_(Thailand–United_States)

 

I am an expat American who has lived here for 20 years. I had a feeling that you would cite the Treaty of Amity as giving Americans some kind of "edge". You couldn't be more wrong in your assumption and statement. The so-called treaty specifically denies land ownership rights. In fact, for the average expat, the treaty offers absolutely nothing, nothing, and nothing... 

9 hours ago, nasanews said:

Such as buying land.

Can you back up your statement with any current Thai law/ police order/ immigration order? I would love to see it.

9 hours ago, nasanews said:

Americans here have more rights than we do.

such as???... 

The Phuket Gazette is in desperate need of a competent editor. The glaring error in the article leaps off the page...

11 hours ago, darksidedog said:

US credibility abroad has been pretty poor for a very long time, but the article is correct in that it has gone way further south since.

Given the new leaders performance to date, most English people would have more faith in Basil Fawlty.

Please forgive Trump... He's from Barcelona

22 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

Nice for you.
This is the Koh Samui forum, members from Koh Phanhgan and Koh Tao, have to deal with boat trips, taxis and grumpy immigration, it will take a full day.

So much for "Thailand 4.0"... More like 1.25 (beta version)... Queue up with a smile and embrace the 20th century.

2 hours ago, samuijimmy said:

What they tell you is correct, you cannot buy grass seed here... It is supposedly to protect the rice farmers around Thailand. Only golf courses can buy it and you cannot buy from them either I have tried! .

 

Best thing to do is buy the turf (much smaller amount than would cover the area fully covered) and make plugs and plant small pieces ... very tedious to do,  but it works, but must be watered  every day sometimes more than once or twice (as you would have to do with seed) ... for a few weeks while it fills in, Plant plugs about 9 " apart staggered in "WWWW" shaped lines...

 

It works as I have done it over 1/4 rai ... but that kind of area is going to take a bit of time to plant. Do not buy more than you can plant by in a day or two ... as it won't keep well as new turf.

 

Please ask gardening related questions here ! .

 

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/354759-gardening-on-the-islands/?page=39

 

Thanks Jimmy... I guess there is only one thing I can do... Apply for a golf course construction permit.

On 2/20/2017 at 7:41 PM, BV70 said:

Thanks.  Would you know the average cost of rent on the island?  Much of what I've researched is aimed a long-term tourist rentals and at what I consider a high price.

There are LOADS of nice rental houses, some in very quiet areas, but not far from HR. Expect to pay around 15k+ per month. There's really no difference between a long-term tourist and a long-term working resident. The prices of everything are the same.

Okay, I know, this is an odd request for information from the good folks on Samui. I'm looking for grass (lawn) seed. I live on Phangan, went to the local seed dealer and was told they don't sell it and can't get it. I have seen grass growing here...Someone must sell seeds. I want to plant about 1 rai for erosion/weed control and beautification.Sod is available but way too pricey. I'm not very familiar with Samui.. Any help out there??? 

Samui immigration has required from me a 3 month 400k bank balance for many years.

13 hours ago, samuijimmy said:

OK guys lets cool it down a little...

 

I have spoken with several people either living or visiting KP recently, none report any police harassment on even seen a policeman... perhaps this only occurs in the heavy duty bar areas... ?

You're absolutely right Jimmy. I have lived on KP full time for nearly 20 years and in all that time I have been stopped, very briefly, a total of 3 times. The cops did not hassle me at all and made only a cursory check of my bag.

I don't know why people in this forum try and make a problem where none exists. 

I drove the length of the south coast, around Thongsala, and a little bit of the west coast today. No problems. When the rain stops, even for a few hours, the water usually drains away fairly quickly.