Ausladyinpatong

Yes, wash them regularly as well. If you don't have the time or patience to iron put them in the dryer and hang them up after while they are still warm.

Of course, you can always pay 20 baht for someone else to take care of them for you.

Men in clean clothes are sexy! (IMHO)

I haven't had alot to say myself but have benefited greatly from many hours of reading through posts on TV. While I don't contribute to the forum directly very often at all, I have been able to pass on relevant information to a lot of people I meet in Phuket on many topics and usually refer them back to TV so that they too can learn from other peoples experience and expertise.

Tv seems to be the most reliable source of information on living/working/holidaying in Thailand and also offers unique opportunities to get different points of view on relationships, family life, politics and just about anything that matters to people who are trying to maximise their experience of life.

Great thread GH, I've realised I've taken this information and the "kindness of strangers" on this forum completely for granted. It's helped me out and got me through many a dull day at work and I will from now on contribute if I feel I can add something of value to a discussion.

Thanks everyone and have a great weekend!

I got hit by a car while riding my motorcycle. Not my fault.

Their insurance company fixed the bike.

I suffered a broken hand and was given by the insurance company THB 5,000 which covered my medical expenses and THB 5,000 as compensation.

THB 10,000 in total.

I didn't make any claim at all until it was clear to me that my hand was sufficiently healed and would recover fully as I figured I'd only get one shot and I wanted to present every single receipt to the insurance company.

I think if she requires further treatment the insurance company should pay up. But be clear on how much. Find out the exact cost of any treatment as the "compensation" money I was given was coughed up pretty reluctantly and they told me "we don't do like this in Thailand"

They couldn't argue with my medical bills though!

I consider sms messages and prerecorded messages from DTAC an invasion of my privacy, or at least annoying. I have been told by the local office that they can't do anything to prevent my phone from recieving them and call barring hasn't been effective as the calls come from a different number every time. Who else has this problem?

Just planning a trip to KL now and according to my research there are no public holidays fron Jan 22-26 that will close the consulate but if anyone is aware of anything to the contrary can you let me know. Cheers

I find you can't go wrong refering to a female as a "lady". As in "this lady...that lady...ect" Much more polite than "that woman"!

I don't mind being someone's "girlfriend" but if I was speaking about a couple I didn't know well I would probably say "wife" or "partner".

you should join trialtlon too

Cycling and swimming are not my strong points I'm afraid...maybe one day!

I've ran the 10k race at the Bangkok Marathon for the last 2 years. I'm not really to serious a runner, I do it more to keep fit than anything else. 10k races are probably about my limit.

The Bangkok event is pretty well organized by Thai standards. It also at a nice time of year to run as it's a lot cooler in November and the sun doesn't rise until about 6.45am which means that you can more or less finish the race before the sun comes up.

The only downside with the Bangkok race is that they tend to let traffic pass very close to the course. The last thing that you need when running is a big intake of exhaust fumes.

Hi. I'm like you and just run to keep fit but lately I've wanted to step it up a notch.

Thanks for the info on BKK Marathon. Hopefully I'll be able to prepare for the half marathon but failing that I will go to the 10k..There is also the River Kwai International Half Marathon to consider. September 17...less exhaust fumes hopefully.

I'm only running the 10k as I'm not prepared yet for anything more, but I was just interested to know if anyone else was participating in this event at Laguna tomorrow.

I'm also interested in running in the Bangkok marathon in November, has anyone entered this race before or have plans to do so this year?

I'm hoping to benefit from other people's experience of running in Thailand and possibly meet people to train with in the future (in Phuket). I would love to join the HHH but can't at the moment due to work committments, maybe sometime down the track this will be possible.

Ausladyinpatong

I was told booze free day here in Phuket.

What about the bars ????

They cannot sell alcohol on Friday. (My husband asked Patong police, the thing is though no one ever really knows until the last minute but I'd bank on this.)

I will be out of town from June 29-July 13 so I will miss this but will keep checking in to this thread to see if there's a follow up party...Have a great night all!!!

I'm the only one who works on Saturdays it would seem. Had a small glass of red last night with dinner and went to bed early in preparation for Saturday night.

Am now counting down the hours. Will be drinking white wine or Black sodas with a few Bacardi Breezers thrown in as "travellers" to maintain drunkeness between venues.

Doubt very much I'll be inclined to log in to TV by that stage so I'm reporting my over consumption of alcoholic beverages in advance.

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Thankyou one and all for your responses and/or advice. I may have tip-toed around the facts a little. I have seen some of the indicators of a problem forming but have put them to back of my mind as I don't see the 'bad' ones. I am not a violent drunk nor have I ever been arrested or any of the shoeless type drunk stunts one sees, but I have tried the 'one week' at a time thing. I fail on the 3rd day.

This bothers/shames me as I would say that I have strong will power. I have forced myself to the top of mountains and overcome the fear of injury when I was younger.

So, what is it about drink that beats me?

I am maybe inclined to begin to edge toward addmitting that all is not right.

I have looked into the AA, but I would not be able to deal with any aspect of the church. Is there anyother 'help' out there? Hypnosis?

Capatin Chaos suggested trying the doctor. Has anyone tried this? I know there is no magic pill so what could he do?

Thanks once again for lending an 'ear'.

You need a distraction. Find something else to do after work. Never just rely on will power, you need a plan.

Go to the gym

OR meet a friend or family member and stroll around Limpini park every evening before/after dinner(whenever it is that you usually drink). You need to change your usual routine. Excercise would be a great new habit.

Maybe plan a few weekly activities with a friend or family member also. Eg. Monday night: cinema, Wednesday night: Thai language class, ect. Join a sports team or club.

Maybe you can limit yourself to one night out drinking per week. One night when you're "allowed" to drink whatever you like without feeling guilty. Worst case scenario you find yourself living for Saturday nights! (Not unlike myself)

He was too tired and grumpy for me to give him his present before I came to work.

Dare I ask...

totster

Fair call. But I was actually refering to gifts I purchased in a department store.

All the same I am hoping he will welcome my presents as well as my presence after he's had a little more sleep

Happy Birthday Lampard! You share a birthday with my Handsome Man.

He was too tired and grumpy for me to give him his present before I came to work. Not so you it would seem.

Anyway have a great day.

So women don't really think with their wallets, they leave that to their unfertilised eggs! Ergo: when it comes to men they don't really think at all!!!

Agreed. I don't want a younger man who still wants to party and I don't want an older man who's already been there and done that...If having children doesn't interest you that's a different story but if it does...I guess you gravitate toward someone who can help you fulfill those ambitions.

(Sorry for my last post got rudely interrupted by my boss who actually wanted me to do some work which didn't include reading posts on TV . Must have hit "add reply" instead of "panic" when he walked into my office )

I think he takes it further. He seems to be saying that women think primarily with their wallets, or lack thereof.

Not quite, but you're getting there. All women, 100% of the female population that is, are pre-programmed, as Sir Burr says to go for the man who can "provide" the best possible situation to bring up her offspring. Now, as we all know that doesn't always happen, we fall in love, we compromise, we find ourselves attracted to all sorts of different people, but the fact remains that whomever you choose, there is both a conscious decision and much more importantly a sub conscious decision, this is the pre programmed genetic breeding part that all of us have, especially so women!! Without it the human species would be where it is today. I suspect that dependant on your upbringing the programming has a more or less marked effect, and of course many women can and do overcome that "programming".... of course!! , but it is always there, ready to ambush you when you least expect it. ( that's why you go for the wrong types.... continually- ring any bells ladies)

So women don't really think with their wallets, they leave that to their unfertilised eggs! Ergo: when it comes to men they don't really think at all!!!

someone may have already mentioned this old adage....

"half your age plus 7 years"

it was mentioned to me today, and I can't think why!! But I do think it's a pretty good yardstick.

Please don't everyone take this too seriously but, just for fun, I halved my fathers age (he is 59 so I got 29.5) and added 7 years (36.5).

I'm sorry to say that that's just weird to me. I turn 30 this year myself...I'm sure I'd feel differently if it wasn't my Dad...but ...

Seriously though, I think people should do whatever makes them happy as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else.

Congratulations. He's a beautiful baby.

I don't know you but there's something so special about proud new fathers and I just had to post you a message.

All the best to you and your family!

According to today's newspapers, an Australian man is suing his wife for the money he spent bringing up kids he thought were his but were actually another man's. I know what the guys think about this, but what do you girls think? Would the court be right in forcing the woman to pay back the money after she was unfaithful and admitted the kids were not her husband's? Should she then sue the real father for the money? Since she could hardly know 100% for sure that the kids were another man's when they were born, does that let her off the hook?

This appalls me, primarily because of the blatant disregard shown for the feelings of the children involved. This man thought they were his biological children and raised them as such yet he has so little feeling for them that he proceeds with a lawsuit like this?! How are the grown children going to feel knowing that their father -- because the man who raises you is your father in the deepest sense, no matter what the genetic tie is or isn't -- regards the connection with them as worthless because they don't share his DNA?

My take on this is that he is a lousy father in the extreme. Most men, having loved and raised children, would still love them if he later found out they were not biologically his. Sure, he might be angry with the mother, but that wouldn't change his love for the kids, and no man who loved his kids would enter such a lawsuit.

Clearly the whole point and essence of parenthood has passed this guy by altogether.

Looking at the few facts that we have here...

I see your point but he is probably reacting to the unimaginable trauma of finding out that the children he thought were his are not. His wife betrayed him in the worst possible way.

AND the op says "kids" plural. Are the children twins or ...what? I will try and find that article as this particular aspect of the case is unclear to me at the moment.

Probably in the long term he will demonstate his love for his children, biological or not. But at the moment he is probably coming to grips with the fact that much of his life has been based on lies. The wife deserves to be held accountable for this.

Clearly the whole point and essence of marriage has passed this woman altogether.

expensive for thailand BUT if you get a good job done, what the heck. a small price to pay for smooth legs and bits!

Yes and I'm worth it...ha ha ...BF certainly appreciates it anyway!

Prices for waxing at Ruan Rom Spa, Royal Phuket City Hotel.

Underarm 400

Bikini 500

Half leg 600

Full leg 800?

Or thereabouts. Keep in mind their massages cost over THB 1,000 so this is not your average salon by any means.

I've never been to Pattaya but have lived in Phuket for a few years. Seems like the problems are fairly similar. I've learned a few hard lessons from my own experience and from friends of mine. This is coming from a lady but some of this advice applys to men too.

Definitely avoid beaches after dark.

Females should try to avoid getting a taxi alone at night. If you have no choice at least get a friend to "see you off' so that the driver knows he could be identified if there is an incident later. Agree on the fare and have the correct money ready. Don't unlock your front door until the driver leaves or is at a safe distance for you to get inside and lock the door. Obviously hotel reception is better. If you think the driver is drunk or is taking you to somewhere other than where he should be GET OFF THE BIKE

Don't use ATMs in quiet areas. Go to a very busy 7/11 and use the ATM there.

Don't carry a shoulderbag while riding a motorcycle as a driver or passenger. Put your wallet and cell phone in your pocket if you can and use a bungee strap to secure your belongings in the front basket with a jacket or spare helmet on top. You don't want someone to pull you off the bike in an attempt to steal a bag. Females should wear a jacket on a bike at nighttime.

Watch out for drinking games, free shots ect...know your own limitations.

Keep your cellphone and wallet secure.

BREAKING NEWS

As I write this my boyfriend has just called and told me that a young Swedish guy I was talking to on Saturday night got robbed and raped in the early hours of Sunday morning. When I spoke to him he was very drunk and his friend was trying in vain to get him to go home. Apparently he wandered down to the beach (Patong). He made it back to the hotel at 10am yesterday in his underwear. And it could have been worse...

I guess basically if you are going to go out and get drunk, do it with friends and watch out for each other. I used to lament the fact that I couldn't do anything alone after dark but now I've faced up to reality.

Any good recommendations from the girls here in Phuket? I have heard some scarry stories. I dont like the peel off wax! havnt had a bikini here. DId in Bangkok on Khao San road at the dodgy little place where all the masseuses where that awlful light blue jacket.

She did a great job, was quite experienced.

I have haerd mixed reviews about Perfection ......... any feedback?

Royal Phuket City Hotel, Phang-na rd, Ruan Rom Spa , level 3...pricey but good.

Narida or Marida (purple coloured place) Salon on Rat U-Thit rd close to Sai Nam Yen...I've only been there once and they were great but also not cheap.

Haven't had any scary experiences but personally I can't imagine ever going for the brazillian or hollywood bikini wax..Too much pain and risk of infection from ingrown hairs ect on very delicate bits...no thanks.