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1 hour ago, thaiflyer1 said:

I ventured  out 5pm yesterday.............went to 3 Mermaids Cafe on Pratamak Hill...........about 100 people there , 90 % were thai...........looking round masks worn but under the chin.....i kept mine fully on

 

Next stop was Jomtien bar (no names) had maybe 20 customers at 7pm....no masks worn

 

Last stop Beer Hub Soi Boukhao 8-10pm.............quiet ,maybe 10 customers.....all had masks

 

I know i should be holed up in the house...........and will be for the next week...........just needed to get out for a few hours.

 

Nice view from 3 Mermaids by the way

The Hoegaarden looks lonely

18 minutes ago, elgenon said:

So you don't get frisky and get too close and maybe even let your mask drop because you are smashed. Not a perfect solution but better than nothing.

So you eat with a mask in place? I am not a big drinker but this is silly. Frisky?

Why is alcohol served only with meals?

To be very clear, ASQ and insurance is only required if you have money. The Burmese paid zilch

40 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Why is it unlikely?

Do I have to give you the name of the guy and do you want to see the hospital bill or what would convince you?

There are some crazy drug addicted people out there who want their next shot.

Don't you hate being called a liar? I know I do

Is this the same plan as letting Burmese investors in?

Just had a look at Google maps. Helluva trip to reach Bangkok by sea from Myanmar. Around Singapore?

And I suspect that the Burmese came across in trucks driven by Thais while the govt was busy spraying toxic chemicals on 16yo students. Borders were a low priority

29 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

Was that when Clapton was Derick and the Dominoes? 

Cream

The only reason to eat Thai food is the low price. I got bored with Thai food 20 years ago

The only way to stop this is to stop testing. The Thai way to reduce the spread. More deaths from respiratory failure coming

Piyanas should have  what you need.

https://www.piyanas.com/

I  bought a La-z-Boy sofa covered in fabric about 15years ago from the shop near Emporium. Still looks and sleeps great. Not cheap but....

https://www.lazboythailand.com/product/category/14/sofas

At least they were not physically abused for not conforming

On 11/25/2020 at 4:04 PM, spidermike007 said:

Just a couple of amusing experiences. 

 

I recently went to a local mini mart. Bought six bottles of soda water. The old guy told me I had to pay 5 baht deposit, per bottle. I said ok. Went back with my bottles later, and wanted to buy some more. He quoted me a price that did not take into account my 30 baht deposit. I said I get the deposit back, and then pay you for the water, right? He said no, the deposit is one way! I would have been upset, if I was not laughing so hard. I said no, farang is one way, that way, toward the road, and never come back. I took my bottles and left. It was well worth it. Have been telling that story to my friends for weeks. We all love it!

 

I have had dozens and dozens of these kinds of encounters here in LOS. Always amazed by them. There is a complete disregard for the future, for future patronage, for the idea of loyalty, and rewarding you for such. It has happened with merchants I had been dealing with for years. Over tiny amounts of money. Of course, they lose me for life. But, they do not seem to care one iota.

I am a business owner. I will do nearly anything to retain a loyal customer. Whatever it takes. A full refund, an exchange, just tell me what you want. Here? None of that. Tomorrow? Why think about tomorrow, when I can make an extra 30 baht today?
The tale of the One Way store. Great stuff. You could not make this stuff up, if you tried!

 

I was recently with a group of friends, and we wanted to order a bottle of wine, at one of those higher end restaurants in the EmQuartier complex. It was Bella Rocca Restaurant. I asked about a 2300 baht 2011 Chianti they had on the list. I was told they were out of stock. I asked about a Barbaresco, at 2,600 baht. Again, out of stock. How about this Nebbiolo? Do you have the 2010, as stated on the list? No, we only have the 2015. OK, what is that wine like? Is it drinking well now? I do not know. Is there anyone here that is familiar with this wine list? No. Sorry sir.

 

Wait a minute. You have 300 bottles on this list, ranging from 1200 baht to 15,000 baht per bottle, and NOBODY who works here knows anything about the wines? Are you serious? We all just looked at each other, and got up and walked out. We realized the restaurant was a pretender. And more than likely the food was marginal at best. It was all dressed up to look like a very nice Italian restaurant. But, it appeared to be only window dressing. High spending tourists and ex-pats have little patience for that lack of quality and lack of service.

 

I know some on here will knock me for this, and call me a wine snob. Saw that coming. Just not true. Simply a customer willing to pay real money for a great meal, with excellent service. A pet peeve? Perhaps. Unwarranted? I don't think so. Not with the over inflated wine prices here. 

 

Didn't you post the exact text a while back? Still bothering you?

On 11/25/2020 at 8:07 AM, JonnyF said:

Because Biden says so? Don't make me laugh. 

Not like Biden issued an order. It is part of negotation. No worries. Keep the border closed. Of course, you can not order Biden to sign a trade agreement either. Everybody is happy. Get an agreement with the EU

16 hours ago, Don Chance said:

And what about if you have a vaccine already?

There will still be a quarantine even if you have been vaccinated. A good money maker. As far as reducing from 14 days to 10, I can not see them doing that. Almost a 30% reduction in revenue. Might stay 10 but pay for 14

I know of a case where a tourist arrived, declared positive but asymptomatic, sent to hospital. Hospital had only to check his temp and feed him. Bill just so happened to be the limit of his insurance. He tried to get a refund on the hotel but was unable.

I am surprised that the gov't does not let more in and declare many positive. Good scam

Any place that scams customers by serving water while the punter is paying for alcohol. Any place that sells drinks online

21 hours ago, Al Nilam said:

Once you have had the vaccine then no need for covid-19 health insurance surely !

Don't bet on it. Good little earner