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Im far from being active in the kitchen but the little bit I do cook

seems pots and pans are higher priced and don’t last long..

15 hours ago, nightfox said:

Been living in Issan for many years and Udon Thani I would say has the best falang catered night life in Issan. Khoan Kean is not bad either.

Get there before the dark before the carpets roll up.... last time I was there bar street got quiet @ 23:00

7 hours ago, Leatherneck said:

My suggestion would be renting a motorbike in Chiang Mai. Then do a loop CM-Lampang-Phrae-Nan-Chiang Khong-Chiang Rai-Mae Sai-Mae Salong

By moto is awesome...  try staying off the beaten path for an awesome experience.. we did a 1 week ride amazing

OP wishing you a speedy recovery. You had a verbal agreement 

the outcome is fair for both parties. 

It’s unfortunate for the OP and some useful information for others. 

It could’ve been they didn’t know what a “Cashiers Check” is. 

I carried Cashier Checks long ago when I first traveled in Asia on business and a lot of places/countries were puzzled. Not the easiest to cash. 

I do think the IO has the authority to decline entry if something feels suspicious. US Immigration same free reigns if they perceive 

a potential problem. It’s their job responsibility.

6 hours ago, keith101 said:

Why not apply for the right visa and just work legally ?

 Might not meet the qualifications. In China they’d hire English Teachers for the private schools just because the person could

speak English kinda sorta.

I knew one retired US didn’t finish High School and no formal training as a teacher.....teaching English to younger students.

He rented an apartment we owned in China. Got a call he can’t walk. Myself and a mutual friend carried to the car and to hospital.

Had a drinking problem.. cleaning up the apartment to rent. Washing machine full of Chines rice whisky...

China had to put the squeeze on it..

Moody Blues

My Daughter in law work for division of the Humane Society which try’s to find a home for dogs. I asked her what do they do when a dog gets aggressive. She said spraying with water usually they calm down.

We live in countryside just outside a village. In the daytime very rarely dogs bark at you. When it gets dark it’s a whole different story.

Riding the moto to see friends or family in village at night Dogs barking and chasing you like their out of control. I can ride my wife’s moto a Qbit and not get chased on any of the other three

bikes the chase is on. 

It scary I’ll admit... 

14 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

There is so much to do in Bangkok.... its a great city to live in. 

 

Could it be improved, absolutely... it could do with lots more, more parks, better public transport, better roads etc.

 

But for restaurants, getting around cheaply, activities for adults and kids, it's difficult to beat...  

Excellent post great to see positive and realistic post first thing 

in the morning....

Stupidity brought me here but sorted it out..... Living in NE in countryside like the country and most the people . Body likes and

functions better in hot weather....  I’m staying as long as I can. 

When do finally leave I hope it’s up in smoke....

<deleted>???? Lock him up

I was going to say it’s crazy but insane fits better.. Guessing there are no quasi monopoly restrictions 

Do like the airline whose moto was “Fly the friendly Skies” now

” Fly the Older Skies”

 Has anyone that has health coverage but not from a Thai company

advised their provider and asked the provider to contact  Thai Officials to get something done?

They think they’ve got you by the short hairs....

I know a guy with a Ford Ranger tricked out lifeted, big tires etc. Decals or wrap with what looks like mud on the sides, it looks great. The first time I saw it parked on street I said that has to be a foreigner. 

Met up with later at a bar he’s owns. He said he went to renew registration and they wouldn’t do it because in their estimation it was X percent over the allowed percentage. 

Another had his mazda wrapped matte black and Cha ged runs. Went to register he had to pay a fine for wrap and was told he had

to put the original rims back on..  which the shop kept and no longer had.. didn’t hear the outcome

OP is you can get in contact with her or through your agent. Say look we got off to bad start. Find out ehat she thinks your or she responsible for and try to smooth it out.

If it’s something costly get her involved if not drop a few bucks and 

it’s easier. You ask someone to take a look at whatever get an estimate if not much out of pocket then no issue.

We had our AC unit wall mount with outside unit. Moved from our 1 room attached toilet toilet and shower wood thingy... cabin of sorts. When house was complete we had the AC moved ,cleaned, mounted, electrical, on its on breaker etc, They charged 800 baht 

and completely dismantled the AC and cleaned it. 

So some things are a lot less expensive than in the states. If there’s no way to have a working relationship with the landlord maybe you should look at another place. It sometimes a headache but these things happen. 

Best of luck and and hope all gets sorted out...when I first moved to Asia 15+ years ago boy I was hot head even in the US when things didn’t go my way or how I perceived them to go....

I’ve learned to have a lot more patience ay even that’s because I’m creeping up on old age... 

The thing is you never know how bad off the person in the ambulance is. They could be dying. Pull to the side and stop if you can.. turn emergency blinkers. Be considerate.... 

i know we’re in Thailand and shouldn’t compare with USA laws don’t apply but in this case Maybe they should apply the same. 

California law

Drivers must remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes. A driver that does not yield must pay a fine of $490.00. A driver that violates this section will also receive one point on his DMV driving record.

I had take away ribs from one of the large pizza companies. It was in what looked like plastic. Looked on the back biodegradable.... Good on them...

It kind of a silly question.... of course it helps cut down crime and catch people that commits a crime.

The village car wash does clean engine when you ask. It’s their main source of income. Professional set up....

Born in Florida lived in Los Angeles but guess I wasn’t paying attention to Nationalities much people were people. Difficult to 

generalize one shoe fits all. People with inner drive to succeed 

typically do.

13 hours ago, thaiguzzi said:

Waves, Finos, Clicks etc that working class families buy, many on minimum deposit, maximum finance

The interest they charge is ridiculous. I’ve bought 6 new motos 

5 which I paid cash. Last one wife wanted to trade up and I said 

Ok then you pay monthly.

Had the cash but wanted to try to teach responsibility of making payments and in time. After a year I decided pay it off .... and <deleted>!

i was under the impression that interest fees were reasonable...

not the case.

Adding fees as Guzzi said it’s  going to be an additional burden to working people who have limited funds...

Seein in beliven... that reminds me need to go to eye Dr.

eyes ain’t to good days...  bless their hearts