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3 hours ago, canopy said:

It's not the speed itself but that an awful lot of thai drivers don't get out of the way that makes it dangerous. You have to remember so many thai drivers have never studied the rules of the road, never took a driving test. Just paid 500 baht for a license and have absolutely no idea what you are supposed to do when an ambulance approaches from behind.

 

i would like to know just who is actually qualified to pass any thai driver.....IF HE TAKES a driving test...if I were the examiner I doubt if I would PASS any....

nothing wrong with Jomtien Beach Condominium....5 blocks to choose from....the best being S one and S two    5 mins from beach....have 2 swim pools and fitness centre. Bars/restaurants, laundry....massage....condo agents as well as security..

I been at condo for ten years.

Most condos have sea views...kitchens and double rooms are available...

On 4/27/2019 at 10:24 AM, pogal said:

gonna be a lot of accidents then!????

brake failure !!!

this is vital NEWS for all of us !!!

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

There are going to be a few holidays this coming month too.

The 6th, 9th and 20th.

Coronation Day, Ceremonial Day and Visakha Puja Day. 

 

What about labour day???

On 4/27/2019 at 10:19 AM, RotBenz8888 said:

 

 

And if that doesn't work, they'll start to pay people to get their asses here.

what other country would pay/pays people to visit???

21 hours ago, fforest1 said:

What? A well thought out plan like this has been scraped?

so well thought out that now he has decided it was a load of crap....like other so called projects....

14 hours ago, KhunFred said:

Three years in Thailand but I still can't remember the various TM numbers. The search function on this forum is nearly useless or I would have looked it up.

could have tried GOOGLE ref immigration rules/requirements !!!

On 4/19/2019 at 4:46 PM, ThailandPermanent said:

Thank God. Good riddance

There's a common stream of retorts to anyone who is slightly critical of Songkran. Usually along the lines of "Don't like it leave". "Not your country mate". "Don't be miserable"

It's not my country, and I am a grateful guest here. I get that loud and clear. That doesn't mean I'm not allowed to criticize certain things as an outsider looking in. My opinions are shared by many of my Thai friends.

 

In moderation, and certain areas, Songkran is great fun. I like that Thailand preserves cultural aspects. I've also joined in the water fights multiple years.

 

I'd even go as far to say I absolutely love the old-fashioned style Songkran. It's really good-spirited in certain areas, particularly in smaller villages.

But I object to:

 

• An incredibly excessive amount of days for throwing dirty ice cold water. Ten days? How can people not agree that's a tad excessive? Could it be five? three? maybe even one or two?
• Not being allowed to peacefully opt out. I've never thrown water at people who just want to peacefully go about their business, and aren't encroaching on your fun. It annoys me that so many can't allow others to just quietly not participate.
• The lack of time limit. Even when I've joined in the water fight during the day, by 9pm I just want to go and eat at a restaurant. The number of times i've had to stop a farang throwing water at me at this kinda time is irritating
• The frequency of jerk-like spraying. High powered water guns to the face is becoming very common. Not very good-spirited is it?
• The passive aggression. A lot people use this holiday as an excuse to assault people and face no consequences. It's irritating to have some 65kg man get you inappropriately with water, and hide behind the pathetic "It's Songkran!!"

Some nice aspects to this festival. But overall, tomorrow is the best day of the year for me

you forgot the fact that the Police DO NOT ENFORCE the Laws during the "water week"

2 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

hours of darkness is more serious of a crime than during the day. 

yeah a more seious offence when committed during night time!!

On 4/22/2019 at 11:31 AM, RotBenz8888 said:

Those trees and power poles always seem to be in the way.

yeah should not be allowed to grow at side of roads.....

On 4/10/2019 at 2:14 PM, Moti24 said:

If the driver rested for the night, I can't see how he could drop-off to sleep; perhaps the Lao Khao was too much of a temptation.

it is another assumption of the Police...that he dozed off.....nothing concrete.....they just take a guess....case closed.

17 hours ago, Ulic said:

I would have thought that the construction company just follows the design specs. If it was not designed/engineered properly don't blame the construction company. On the other hand, if the size of the sewer drains were downsized to skim money, that would be their fault. Not really sure. Just send down an inspector.

do they have any inspectors....if so are they QUALIFIED????

On 4/24/2019 at 11:07 AM, RotBenz8888 said:

If someone throws garbage on your car before or after songkran has ended, would that be a crime?

should be but ALL laws are relaxed for Songkram.....!!!

16 hours ago, ocddave said:

You suck it up, and deal with whatever else is going on without touching the "400 Thousand baht". Like take a loan out, whatever you have to do, if you want to stay.

difficult for farangs to get a loan here.....

7 minutes ago, jak2002003 said:

????

 

All others should need a drink, but not you?

 

Sounds like you have already had a drink or two by your incomprehensible sentence.  

stating a fact read it again DUMBO...

14 minutes ago, PatOngo said:

Not even a cup of green tea?

green tea is NOT alcohol did you know this fact????

On 4/24/2019 at 11:01 AM, RobMuir said:

Was Chris Dodd in Pattaya for Songkran?

yes some people called him o his new phone !!!

On 4/24/2019 at 11:02 AM, mikebell said:

It also obscures vision.  Why do duckheads (misprint) smear cars when they can't get at the driver? It should be a crime.

yeah agree punishable by death penalty !!

Grevious bodily harm to a vehicle......

22 hours ago, Justgrazing said:

What were they barbequing sausages on the beach .! Is that allowed .? 

why not they barbeque sausages on back of food carts all the time....polluting the air......

23 hours ago, PatOngo said:

Surprised there still enough beach left to accommodate 2 gangs!

they were very small gangs.!!

5 hours ago, madmen said:

"even though the airline bans alcohol in economy class on this route, said witnesses."

 

Having a few is the only thing that makes flying in a sardine can bearable,

i dont need any drink when flying and so should all others