Big A

Yes. I wanted to hear what people would say about my comment. My son was killed by a drunk driver. Of course I don't want to see innocent by-standers killed, but a lot of drivers here are animals.

Well then, they (the wreckless drivers) deserve all they get.

Whenever we (my Thai wife & I) we hear a skid and honking of horns, we hope for a crashing sound and blood and guts spread everywhere.

Sorry, but Thailand has hardened us. Even she (being a Thai) said that she wouldn't help or phone an ambulance for w*nkers in such conditions.

Som nam naa is her buzzword.

OK. Let the comments about us being heartless basta*ds roll from all you compassionate folks!!

Again, thank you, David

One of the best beers on the international market. Any trip to Lao and Beer Lao & French bread is a must!!

Overtaking on blind bends is OK..............the Buddha statue will protect me.

You couldn't make it up!!

Thanks Jay Jay & David.

Hi all

How do you say 'deja vu' (having the eerie feeling of being somewhere or in a situation before) in Thai?

Thanx

^^ Excellent advice.

HI Rachel

Yes, Thailand is a pretty safe place if you keep your wits about you. If something sounds too good to be true, IT IS.

Be aware that the locals aren't the only ones determined to part you from your cash. Hard up foreigners have been known to scam their fellow countrymen to get a few bob.

Never accept free drinks or snacks from anyone.

You'll be fine.

Happy holiday!!

Big A

Treat her nicely and well. Offer to help her stay in UK. Sweet talk her and tell her you want to try again at the marriage. You love her, and let bygones be bygones. Don't arouse her suspicions.

Meanwhile, see the Home Office, and a solicitor. When she hasn't a leg to stand on (ie no domestic violence lawsuits etc), move in for the kill and dump the b1tch.

PS She's starting to drink at lunchtime? You can tell she's no good (far too late to start boozing!!!)

Have booked both flights and holiday packages with Air Asia online with CC. Never had a problem (except for the aircraft being late a few times)

Yeah. That's right. That tax money is gonna go STRAIGHT to the house owners for compensation. Gotta go, just saw a pig flying over a blue moon!!

....your idea is insane.

Beat me to it. Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole!!

OK thanks. So, the general concensus is to get US$ here at BKK airport, and then convert the US$ to IDR once in Bali?

Seems a bit like Lao kip or Cambodian riel.

Don't really like to use ATM cards in foreign countries. Thailand is bad enough with scanning/copying cards when in use!!

Is there anywhere in BKK I can get, say B3,000 - B5,000 worth of Rupiah and then go to the banks in Bali if/when needed?

Hi all

We are preparing to holiday in Indonesia (Bali) in a few weeks. My wife has had no success in obtaining Indonesian Rupiahs from major banks in Bangkok.

However, one bank informed her that we must first exchange Baht to US$, and on arriving in Indonesia change the US$ in to Rupiah. I have never heard of this before.

Has anyone been to Indonesia/Bali recently, and if so, could you please tell me the regulations about currency exchange. Or is it straight forward and change Baht into Rupiah at Suwannabhumi exchange booths.

Also, can the visa on arrival be paid in Rupiah, or is it US$ only?

Thanx for any replies.

Ah haa! So THAT'S the new Kitty armband for wayward coppers?

And this is a ploy to attract more tourists?

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The arrested suspect is a Lao citizen, and he confessed that he will be paid 100,000 baht by an unidentified drug dealer if he can smuggle the illicit drugs from Laos to Thailand.

That's the end of that poor sod's life.

the people at thai immigration are to be praised to heaven and thanked for their unflinching helpfulness , efficiency professionalism , good nature and understanding and for their willingness to 'go that extra mile' without fuss or fluster.

that they are a credit to the country surely goes without saying.

signed

taxexile

uk passport number tk 4635746589 b

EXCELLENT!!

PM has slight hearing difficulties, possibly due to frequent air travel

Let the jokes about the noise at the airport roll!!

"Whoever controls the most number of key men in the army can sway things in terms of whether or not to have a coup,"

Starting to look like a South American banana republic

What happened today?

Why?

There wasn't a coup before teatime!!

....who have threatened to launch balloons into the sky above Suvarnabhumi airport so as to disturb air traffic.

Now that's a grown up and responsible attitude!

Why can't things be easy.

Welcome to Thailand, mate!

......you may be a British professor of linguistics.....

Enjoyed that one, David!!

Many thanks to all posters for advice. Will keep on persevering.