Everything posted by Jack Batty
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Thailand Tightens Rules for Foreign Drivers: Tests Now Mandatory
Agreed
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Fear of reviewing stuff because of legal consequences holds Thailand back
Be honest in your review. Be tactful. Be fair. Have proof. Post after you’ve calmed down, if you’re angry about your experience. No court can touch you. As an aside, you sound like a ****.
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Phuket is not Thailand anymore
Yeah, but the way it is now will be the way they first experience and fall in love with it. And that’s what they’ll be nostalgic for in ten years, when it changes even more.
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Thailand Bars Alcohol Sales on Trains and at Hua Lamphong
MATA?
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Sandwiches: The Original Fast Food and a Thai 7-Eleven Favorite!
Terrible stuff. Every year or so, for whatever reason, my senses leave me and I try one of these “sandwiches” again, and once again, I am moved by deep regret. I don’t know how they keep selling these gastric monstrosities. Alcohol, I guess.
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Do you wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle in Thailand?
Even if it’s to go around the corner to 7-11.
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Single Farang has sex in sea: Onlookers see, resulting in death of Farang.
So glad to have retired from this crap after 23 years. Stupid laws and dealing with stupid people. Love the pension though!!!
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Who doesnt tip?
Any Grab delivery, unless they totally <deleted> it up, 20 baht. When I got out to a nice meal, 20 to 100. That is it.
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The lost art of tipping
I’m an American. I almost always leave something. And yes, I always pay digitally when it is available.
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US Navy Sailors Are in Town
One of my first liberty ports while serving in the US Navy, ‘88-‘92, was Toulon. It was a great time. I will never forget my time spent in ‘the gut’. I wonder if that area of town is still called that?
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can you understand today's actors mumbling on tv?
When I read the title of your post, I immediately thought of season 3 of True Detective! Haha. That was terrible.
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Why do people hate golf?
I don’t hate golf. It just never seemed interesting to me. I do like playing on those little mini putt-putt courses though.
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What Are Your Three Favourite TV Series?
Great, solid list. I love Fargo, but I will replace it with Curb Your Enthusiasm. That is my three.
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Who lives in a studio ?
Lived in a studio when I first got here four years ago. Lasted three months. Never again. Just too damn small. Bathroom always next to the bed too. If someone’s in there taking a crap, it sounds like they’re doing it while sitting on your chest. No fricking privacy.
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What did you have for breakfast?
Black coffee, and lots of it. Been doing IF/OMAD for the past month, so my only meal for the day won’t come until about 3pm.
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One For The Old Guys - Morrisey Live in Bangkok 18th August
Well, I guess I know where I will be on November 18th, My favorite singer, from my favorite band, of all time. Great music. I’ve seen him four times, but alas, never got to see The Smiths live.
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Currency Transfer Using Wise.com
I’ve been in Thailand for 44 months now, and I have sent money from my US account to my Bangkok Bank account every month since I’ve arrived. I went to send money last night and encountered this same situation. That has never happened before. I took the passport photo and then the selfie, no problem, and my money, according to Wise, is supposed to arrive sometime today. I appreciate the added security, but it was a first, and nothing about my situation has changed to prompt new security features. It must be just their way of doing business now.