cookieqw

the Vogue behind the retox, very popular with coach tours

Code Red

3 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

On a bus I need to use sometimes they actually tie up the seatbelts to prevent them being used. It is utterly impossible to fathom the way Thais think. Why would you deliberately disable a safety device?

because if you survive you might be able to say you saw the driver fall asleep 555

just found this

Everybody can ride ‘legally’ a automatic scooter of not more than 115cc until he or she becomes 18 years old. I was told that some small print involves that the scooter is registered a direct family member and fully insured. The Thai law says that everybody older than 18 and operating a engine propelled motor vehicle needs to have a drivers license for that vehicle.

Reality, most police officers – especially upcountry – have no interest in stopping youngsters to check if the scooter or step-through motorcycle is within the specifications of the law. It’s just to much work, sure if not wear a helmet they get stopped and if they on a Honda 125cc they in more trouble...

If the amended law is approved, it will be published in the Royal Gazette and come into effect one year after the publication date, giving people lots of time to get educated about the changes, he said.

and i thought this was coming in now ???

does it state the youngest age to be able to ride a bike lawfully,  i didnt notice that part.

Somchai claimed the department tried to hire a contractor, but had to study what other sub-districts did and follow their steps and were never able to find a suitable company.

the way that reads is that none of the other sub-districts found a suitable company either

7 hours ago, Vacuum said:

But how, pray tell us, how this is possible.

cannot do, i dont know, but i just thought i would say it because i am chief vet

After the initial cleanup, the PEA planned sweeping reorganization of cables to beautify the area

planned   -   means nothing   -   talk, talk and more talk.   the initial cleanup was brought about by the residents.

the PEA thought everything was just fine, but their was obviously something needed done or they wouldnt have gone and done it !!!!!

Yep I can tell you when it will be finished but I can’t tell you when it will start

8 hours ago, Dave67 said:

"The design is a join collaboration of Thai architect Duangrit Bunnag and Japanese colleague Nikken Sekkei"

 

Nikken Sekkei took the drawings of the new terminal to a meeting. Duangrit Bunnag took them home. Thai Style collaboration

 

 

funny

1 hour ago, Lokie said:

OP, this may be of help;

If you from UK then get yourself a Halifax Clarity Mastercard, this card charges no international transaction fees you just pay the daily Mastercard x rate so is one of the best cards to use overseas I use it for all my daily shopping in LOS at stores etc. I then just settle my card account online so no interest charges, the mastercard x rate is not too bad overall

 

Cash I bring in Sterling and exchange at the best rates I can find in country and then drop into my Thai account (like you I use Kasikorn) The bank rates are not as good as you can find around town so I never use the bank to do straight exchanges.

i have same card, only use it for cash at the bank not ATM, pay-off card a couple of days after the transaction,      minimal charge,  75p  on  60000 baht last trip.

5 hours ago, chama said:

Sounds like the attacks are doing more damage. While he may be admirable in his efforts perhaps he needs to link up with people with similar goals, work to grow their numbers, and then really ramp up their efforts.

he is doing what he thinks is right , you dont need other people for that , even in london 1 man standing up for something is unheard of

and confirmed that all boats, crew, and captains will not be able to be used until international safety and health regulations are met.  !!!!!!!!!!!!!

12 hours ago, Cheops said:

I admit there are a lot of safety problems related to tour operators, but to hold them accountable for the unfortunate woman who probably couldn't swim is not the way to go!

we do stuff in the water  -  can you swim   -  no

never mind

6 hours ago, stevenl said:

These trips are conducted in very calm waters. Unfortunately if people can't swim but go on a snorkeling trip anyway, a trip where there is maybe 1 guide for 20 or so snorkelers, accidents are bound to happen.

excuse me , can you swim?   no .

   ok ,   you can come but you are on your own i have 19 swimmers to look after.

15 hours ago, barefootbangkok said:

This is low season in Thailand because the waves are big and surf is rough.  Waves over 2-2.5 meters high are common if not the norm in Phuket this time of year. 

Whether you know how to swim or not, the ocean is very dangerous until October.  When the waves are this high, it's hard to see people more than 3-5 meters away from you.  Because of the rough surf it's cheap this time of year but very very dangerous.  Even good swimmers can drown in these rough seas!

but still the locals go for the money

On 8/22/2018 at 1:06 PM, Briggsy said:

It says she is 33.

 

 

girl ????

On 8/24/2018 at 1:09 AM, cookieqw said:

f me 10000 baht a day is more than i was earning in the UK   -- that is big money

what t <deleted> is a discipline

5 hours ago, upu2 said:

We had some Thai's working with us in Vietnam. They were not paid peanuts unless you call Baht 10,000 a day plus food, accommodation and transport all paid for as peanuts. First few days they turned up on time and seemed ok. Note they did not work directly with me but one of the other disciplines. After a few days the were asking where the Thai's were. They would come in around 9am, we started at 7am, and then they couldnt be found half the time on site.

Yes there are some very good Thai workers but the majority are not what you would call good

 

f me 10000 baht a day is more than i was earning in the UK   -- that is big money

they dont give a flying xxxk about you,  just your money.  why dont people understand the level playing field principle.  a thai in the UK can own  a house, land, condo, etc - what can a non thai own in Thailand   f-all

Just now, pr9spk said:

With salt and pepper?

Just now, pr9spk said:

With salt and pepper?

season this season that what a knob

leaves the room

3 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

Um becasue I am going to switch off to a retirement visa sooner or later. 

then why ask about a what a tourist would want !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 minute ago, moontang said:

to avoid ridiculous atm fees....and as he stated...putting funds here for retirement.  Is that OK with you?

their is no fee if you go in bank

season the dough

what the xxxk does that mean