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12 hours ago, triffid said:

No, I'm afraid this isn't right for my purpose. One of that column of boxes if it was shallow and wide enough might have worked. But the whole tower .....not really.  

But thanks for troubling to find the pic.

note, the tower size if adjustable.

1 hour ago, triffid said:

Well, if a tiffin box is made of stainless steel, has a holder on the lid to make opening/closing quick and easy, and is of at least 9 inches diameter, then yes that may work too. Ok, I'll ask an indian restaurant here - Chiangmai.

Thanks for the reply.

yes here is a picture....

Also do they give out numbers or is it first come first serve.  What docs are required for 2nd report.  Thank you.

2 hours ago, britishrepublican said:

You're not a fight fan then?

Only top marquee elite fighters, not these club fighters

Try one of the sports bars.  Usually these second tier fights dont get much coverage.

3 minutes ago, joeyg said:

Not at all.  Just the facts.  Once your aware of the difference carnivores do have pretty bad BO.  Especially from those cured meats and sausage.  I've been on a bhat bus with a load of germans and got off because of the putrid rank smell.  

 

actually the smell of stale morning after booze is way worse.

do you mean tiffin box?  maybe check at the local restos?

2 minutes ago, JLCrab said:

I said I like Thailand because it is a warm place with no memory which becomes useful when encountering idiots however luckily my reclusive mundane lifestyle allows me to mostly avoid them except when I choose to go on here.

Just one more time please...I am a bit slow on the uptake and my memory is fading.  Also could you speak up as my hearing aid seems a bit faulty.

3 hours ago, JLCrab said:

Per K. Gecko above I wrote June 2016  

 #7

Next time I am asked why do I like living in Thailand I might use this one from The Shawshank Redemption:

ANDY: You know what the Mexicans say about the Pacific?
RED: No.
ANDY: They say it has no memory. That's where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory.

 

That's what I like about Thailand -- a warm place with no memory.

could you repeat that, I forgot what you said.

On 1/21/2018 at 4:39 PM, William C F Pierce said:

Thailand is fun. When I first came to Thailand in 2006 they did not know Xmas existed. Since ten they have adopted it with Santa and Christmas lights. They like to celebrate New Year 3 times. Western New Year, Chinese New Year and their own New Year in April (Songkran). While I was still paying off my mortgage in the UK I have been able to rent a house in Chiang Mai for the last 8 years and only stay 3 months a year. 2019 hope to move to  permanently. Some restaurants the menues are in multi language formats. In others its only in Thai, so just point to the picture of what you want. Chiang Mai is getting more expensive due to an increasing number people from Bangkok moving here. Which is not suprising as the lifestyle is more varied and the choice of thing to do far greater than you can find in Bangkok. Or anywhere else in Thailand for that matter. English is spoken more widely than in most European countries. Although I find Chinese tourist tend to speak better more fluent English than Thais. The only compulsory expenses are Electric, Water, Rubbish collection bills (their cheap) and the compulsory Government Insurance if you own a Car or Motorcycle. There is no Municiple taxes, as local services are paid from 10% of the 10% VAT. Prices are steep to visit National Parks compared to the price Thai nationals pay. Riding or driving be wary vehicles pulling straight out of road junctions without stopping or looking. Some crossroads have no road markings, so it is not clear which road is the main road. If there is an activity you indulge in then there is likely to be a like minded group to join.

Interesting but not true.  Christmas has been celebrated for alot longer in Thailand than when you first arrived.  For some reason, all foreigners "start the clock" on all trends and fads the day they arrive, as though nothing existed before.  Sorry to break it you fella!

12 hours ago, Ai Hia said:

  On 2/7/2018 at 5:24 PM, poanoi said:

ok, same as cambodia then, i've been here 3 years waiting to get 50,

and i cant stand the zero quality here, specially the fkn foam mattresses

& miserable lack of food

why not buy your own futon or go serve the remainder of your 3 years in Vietnam or somewhere else without da foam

4 hours ago, Justfine said:

These lists change every month. Shonks selling free stuff to get mugs hooked before paying.

 

Costa Rica is full of yanks. Why bother?

 

 

Why all the whingeing about Yanks then? sounds like you wish you were one but didn't qualify!

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2 minutes ago, Justfine said:

Yes 1+1=1. My mistake.

Apology accepted, but everyone knows that 1+1 =3.

https://www.quora.com/How-can-you-prove-that-1+1-3

1 hour ago, Justfine said:

He went to 2 places. 555

Best consult your abacus, as he stated that in KL he went to a bar.....most people would agree that means one.  Obviously he also went to Penang which was also referenced in my post.  Better luck next time with the trolling.

Lots of home invasions and ATM express kidnappings over in CR. Not quite as bad as mexico though

44 minutes ago, Emster23 said:

I'd also try to send them an email with the same details so there is some sort of record you did contact them. They might forget about any phone calls, visits, etc. You are back in home country? Maybe a photo of you holding up current newspaper in front of landmark, along lines of kidnap verification in movies. Good luck.

Channeling your inner Liam Neeson hostage rescue mayhaps?

On 2/7/2018 at 9:49 PM, CG1 Blue said:

5 years ago I spent a week in KL and Penang.

In KL the process of going to a bar and getting a drink was way too complicated (I seem to recall you purchase a ticket on entry, then use it towards buying a bottle for your table). In that respect I prefer the more relaxed boozing in Thailand.

In Penang it was a little saddening seeing the majority of women walking around covered head to toe, and in the local bars (Batu Ferringhi) it was almost exclusively men.

I see people have remarked that you can find bacon and beer easily enough if you do some research, but personally I prefer being in a country where those things are not an issue in the first place.

Admittedly 1 week isn't long enough to get to know a whole country, but I just wanted to share my experience and thoughts with the OP.

Actually I read the entirety of your post, which contained many inaccurate generalizations.  You compare one place in KL to all of Thailand?  Then you say Penang has women covered head to toe? Looking at the demographics from wiki, more than 50% of the population are of Chinese, Indian, or other descent.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang#Demographics

2 hours ago, Justfine said:

Sarawak 46% Christian, 23% Muslim.

 

 

 

 

You do know there is 100 in 100%, right? Looks like you're missing a few percentage points. 5555555

1 hour ago, Justfine said:

He never said he lived there and visited all the bar areas. 

 

He gave his experience so it's not nonsense.

 

 

You're his spokesman are you?

8 hours ago, CG1 Blue said:

5 years ago I spent a week in KL and Penang.

In KL the process of going to a bar and getting a drink was way too complicated (I seem to recall you purchase a ticket on entry, then use it towards buying a bottle for your table). In that respect I prefer the more relaxed boozing in Thailand.

In Penang it was a little saddening seeing the majority of women walking around covered head to toe, and in the local bars (Batu Ferringhi) it was almost exclusively men.

I see people have remarked that you can find bacon and beer easily enough if you do some research, but personally I prefer being in a country where those things are not an issue in the first place.

Admittedly 1 week isn't long enough to get to know a whole country, but I just wanted to share my experience and thoughts with the OP.

This is nonsense.  Have you ever been to a bar in Bangsar?  You seem like a "I spent a week there one afternoon" type of guy.

11 hours ago, MrTrip said:

Haha exactly as Tifino. Got 10 pairs in Pattaya market 3 years ago and all still in good condition.

Had cycling shorts do the same thing though after sitting in a drawer for a couple of years. Frustrating when you have no choice but to bin them


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After not cycling for 2 years, your bike must not look good either!

11 hours ago, tolsti said:

Buy your underpants and socks from Marks and Spencers. They are more expensive here but high quality.  When you send your clothes to the laundry make sure you tell them NO BLEACH. 

 

I have boxer shorts from M&S which are over 3 years old and no elastic failures. Avoid the cheap fakes at the markets.

A small amount of bleach actually helps keeps clothing odour free in hot countries.

10 hours ago, Justfine said:

Expert on yoga are you?

 

 

obviously much more than you, you need to stretch your imagination and become more flexible....all while doing the downward dog!

wow, so disgusting