LittleBear57

A few years ago our bar in Bangkok was offered bootleg spirits. We always refused but many didn't. Spirits in bars everywhere in this part of the world may be fake, you have no idea what could be in there. Drink beer that you open yourself, no money to be made in faking beer. Last month myself and the family were in Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Lovely place but corruption exists and bars can make a big profit with mixers and fake spirits. So sad for the girls who just were there for the thrills in Laos and had a drink laced with poison. Beware it could happen anywhere in this part of the world. It would be nice if those responsible were severely punished. Lives taken away from them before they barely got going. RIP.

Obviously this guy was being a dick and should be prosecuted. However I have moved over several times recently for vehicles with flashing colored lights to find out it's not an emergency vehicle at all. I would like to these prosecuted also.

That must have smelt nice.

There are better beaches and good affordable food elsewhere, not worried about the nightlife. Been twice to Phuket . Overcrowded, overpriced and overrated.

I don't drink at all when I drive as I have enough problems with all the idiots on the road as it is. Drunks included.

Overcrowded, overpriced so many better islands to visit in Thailand nevermind the whole of Asia.

I believe they took canned food with them and as a result possibly suffered from lead poisoning which can affect the brain. Also Hypothermia does strange things to the mind. So perhaps coupled with starvation, I guess it's quite understandable, cannibalism happened, hopefully they were not murdered to provide food.

I say yes. But then thinking back as a Brit, Liz Truss, Theresa May and Margaret Thatcher perhaps not. New Zealand, Finland, Pakistan and Israel seemed to do a little better in the past.

I'm not sure how secure phone banking and swiping is and I don't like the banks and others knowing exactly how and when I spend my money. I use cards when it suits me, but for what and when is my choice. On another thought, I live on a budget, so if it's 7000bht a week I draw out 7000 and watch how it goes to make sure I don't run out. Swiping for everything even at markets and cafe's must make it very difficult to control.

of course

Going to Laos overland. Did my 90 day at Pattaya as it was due a little before the trip. Then did the re entry permit. 1 photo required photo copies of visa ext page, photo page and 1000bht. Waited half an hour and good to go.

Bb guns cheaper and more fun.

Generally October is the wettest month, although this varies year to year and area to area. Expect plenty of rain. It doesn't stop us doing out door things but be prepared for rain.

what is required for a re entry permit these days. It will be the first time I've left in years.

I quite like the KFC zinger deal, a burger,2 wings, fries, and a chicken piece and drink (refillable). If you look at Texas chicken deals there isn't really a comparison, and where they do have a similar meal it seems more expensive. Like Texas chicken wrap though. KFC's fries are awful though, always seem old and soggy no matter what time of day you buy the meal.

Easily done, falling there. Don't need to be intoxicated, scrambling to a good viewpoint the ground is loose and wet, the path in some places very narrow, sunrise so bad light too. I saw some people going where I wouldn't when I was there in the dry season. When you are young you take more chances.

Been to all of them over the years. Doi Inthanon paid Thai price and a pretty good national park. Similan over rated maybe better to stay overnight but too busy and not great. Koh Samet , why is this a national park at all, over developed, way too many tourists, and if you pay attention walking on some of the the paths rubbish strewn all over? Ao Phang Nga some decent islands in a pleasant bay, not bad enjoyed the kayaking. Mostly famous for an old James Bond movie. Noppharat Thara beach ironically isn't in the national park. There are some lovely islands that are in this park and I'm sure if you tried to visit most of them they would charge more than a daily price as its not possible to visit all or most of them in one day. My favourite Nation park is Sam Roi Yot had to pay the tourist price but lots to do and a great place.

I'm not in a pub in the UK buying beer. And its a matter of principle. And how much do you pay to enter National Parks in the UK?

Paid 400bht for Khao Yai a few years ago one waterfall open and a few viewpoints closed. Waste of money nothing special there at all.

We must be missing it in Bang Saray area. I have 4 water butts 3 are totally empty and after the little rain yesterday the fourth is 1/4 full. If it does start to rain properly please drop the wind, that's been quite scary.

I actually eat some vegetarian food, but it has to taste nice, curries and pasta dishes. I know the world would be better if we weren't farming for animals and concentrated more on crops for humans. I have reduced my meat intake over the past 10 years or so. If people don't want to eat meat or dairy products that's fine but don't preach to me that I have to do as you do. One issue I think is odd, is that so many vegetarians/vegans eat food which is designed to look and taste like meat products, for eg. sausages and burgers. WHY! A thing that does annoy me is that I was telling some people from the south of England about a famous fish restaurant in Whitby in the north. I said how good it was and people queued outside for tables even in bad weather. Then I looked on the web and found it only had a rating of 4.6 out of 5. I checked why this is and found all the poor reviews were from non meat eaters. If you go to fish restaurant do not expect something cooked for you special because you don't eat fish. If I went to a Vegan restaurant I would not write a poor review because they didn't have a medium rare steak on the menu.

Where is the school, out of curiosity?

Whilst I'm not disputing the fact, I pay 60,000 per year and I fear the school isn't so good. Its the best I can afford. I haven't seen any government school with less than 35 kids in a class and none that are bi-lingual. I taught for a while in Ban Chang and that wasn't a bad school, not gov though but not so expensive. 32 kids though in my P1 class. Any school that is half decent and not expensive are going to be swamped by applications in Chonburi or Rayong.

My daughter looks very European, hair, eyes, nose etc. all European. Tall and strong build too.

I see this dentist has been recommended by quite a few people so I would like to know the name and location. I know it's somewhere on Pattaya Klang but that's a long road.