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I thought there were only 12 months per annum.

me too - bad luck or good luck ?

That was a great fight. Very entertaining and I would pay to see one of his fights in the ring.

hahaha that wasnt a fight or any Muay Thai at all, it was a throw punch dive and kick as hard as you can - and miss ! if i see that **** i'll knock his lights out an make sure he gets his balls fixed, then hand him in.

" 1.6 million ya ba tablets and 2 kilograms of "ice" together worth about Bt30 million from a townhouse in Samut Prakan's Muang district... The raid led to the arrest on Friday of a man identified as Nanthaphong Rattanakornkaeojinda, 30, after police found more than 1 million ya ba tablets worth Bt200 million in his rented home in Samut Prakan's Bang Phli district."

one estimation is ten times off the mark.

which one is correct?

i would estimate the 2nd one is more accurate - i very much doubt they are sold on for 19 baht each

and what about the other 800 000 establishments around bangkok and thailand that dont even offer a front that is blatant in your face and the 3000 000 girls that work there - unbelieveable

"Chalong Police Inspector Col Chana Sudtimas said, "We will have to arrest the driver for causing death by careless driving.

"He may have to spend as much as 10 years in jail, depending on what the judge decides," he added."

Without questioning the company and checking the vehicle for faults ???

I would guess going by the statements of the survivors.

poor man and family!

nothing will happen to the driver - i witnesses a thai man shoot a husband in front of his wife and kids and 100 people in a restaurant for a "lewd act" in the shared toilet after the murderers wife complained - the murded's wife accepted 200,000 baht from the murderer and avoided jail and arrest.

i see a local young lady back here after 6 months in jail after been arrested for drug dealing which originally was a 8 year sentence.

the injured will pay their medicals - the company will do nothing to assist - they signed the contract and accepted all responsibilities i bet...just like the rented motorbike been stolen back from the renter outside my hotel.

land of fake smiles !

Hi,

i am / we are a survey company if you still require any help or services.

thanks.

Folks,

As a quite heavy-drinking person who would like to quit drinking and also as someone who has enjoyed his fair share of nightlife (involving booze almost every time), I have this question : What would you suggest the best way is to deal with the situation ? I would like to quit drinking but also continue enjoing at least some aspects of nightlife.

How do you (those of you in a similar situation as me) deal with it ? Going to bars/pubs/clubs with folks who don't drink at all ? Going to such venues and sitting far away from the bar and concentrating on an activity such as playing pool ? Reducing the number of hours spent at such places ? Can you enjoy the atmosphere at all without any drinks ? Oh, by the way, I don't smoke...never have and most probably never will...so I doubt very much I would like to go for that as a 'substitute'

Or....do you just say 'I just cannot enjoy being sober at a bar/pub/club in any way so I will just have to do without this aspect of my social life'.

As for me...there have been periods I went on a sober run and there have been times in these periods that I went to a bar/pub/club (some of those times with friends who drank and other times with friends who did not drink). I must say that I got bored big time all those times'. But I must admit that the number of times I was sober at such places is not that high (maybe 6-7 times)...so I guess I shouldn't lose hope yet....also I know that regarding this aspect, for me, there are differences between venues....for instance, I can never see myself enjoying myself when sober at a dance club but I am still hopeful about enjoying myself sober at , say, a pub with live music.

I have never really been the type who drinks at home much (and most of the times that I drink at home, they are the times I start drinking and then leave home to go to a pub, etc and continue drinking there). I mainly drink socially (but, unfortunately I drink a lot). I mean, I drink a lot mainly in order to let go of all the inhibitions, to socialise and to have a cheerful time with friends or people I meet at the venues...and also to dance comfortably....you get the picture, I am sure. Also, I enjoy playing snooker a lot and I just cannot seem to enjoy that when sober.

What do you guys have to say on this subject ?

Later,

Jem

you need to find an activity (excercise or hobby or other outside the bar) that you enjoy so much that the mention of doing it or have plans to do, completely outweight the thoughts of excessive binge drinking, enjoying drinking or can't do with a hangover. This activity you may need to find that you never knew you was for you or could enjoy or something that motivates you for a reward. The opportunities are endless. You don't need to stop drinking altogether, but if you find something more enjoyable this will envitably keep your mind off the drink or out the bar for this very reason.

Thanks Kangaroo,

Honesty always helps, and I can equate to your behaviour, coffee or beer at 4 pm either way I wouldn't call it alcoholism. There are people here who are giving up drinking for the Thai Buddhist Lent called Khao Pansaa, and it will last for 3 months.

For me this abstinence is a test of my willpower, but my feelings about it are summed up in my signature.

yes i can relate to your drinking characteristics, for my 2 pence, i am the opposite. I hate the taste of alcohol and don't enjoy the feeling of just 1 beer at 3pm or 11am. However if at a party or meeting with friends i will tend to binge, and then totally go for it, losing possesions, forgetting the night out and feeling a total wreck putting me off even further. The only advangtage i get is that i normally use this opportunity to stop smoking, even its only for 3 days because of the nasea. I'm not a big build, so 3-4 beers is enough of that taste and then i'll move onto spirits and shots. I can drink any alcohol buts its purely only to get drunk and have fun. I will usually thow up at least once while getting drunk and continue to drink the evening out. I often ask how can someone drink during the day at odd hours, the answer is always "i like the taste and the feeling". I must be "fortunate" or obviuosly have not aquired the taste to enjoy beer or any other. I enjoy a soft drink/tea/water at any time for the preferred taste, especially here in the thai heat. My earlier days 15-28 years i did binge more regularly but now just binge once or twice a month. I also just cannot function, ie: working and concentration while drinking or after a drink is just a no no and a hangover day is just even worse. All in all, its a waste of money, i would hate to think my bill over the past 20 years has been just on binging, never mind the regular drinkers bills. It smells awfull and its dangerous. If you think about it "how did i get home last night?" or "that was a close call" brings back the thoughts of what could have happened. Ive done some outrageous things like everyone else when lunatically drunk and its always been regrettable. I consider myself fortunate not to be in the daily drinking habit, god knows what would happen to me. good luck.

My partner owns some land in southern Thailand– it has rubber trees (most are too big and old now) and it’s near more and more houses. It sits low on a hill. The land office says it will make upgrades soon from a Bor tor ha to Nor sor sam. It’s well marked with cement markers and its been surveyed by the Or bor tor.

Can this be true, Are Bor Tor Ha deeds being upgraded in the south?

So the question is: Has anybody (or their spouse) on the forum successfully upgraded a Bor tor ha or s or. Kor. Nung land title? If so, could you share your experience?

Thanks!

yes and no - advice: do not get involved with PBT5 land. its risky/inconsistent/uncertain and corrupt with officials saying "yes no poblem" to everything until they have spent your cash, turned your life upside sideways and moved onto the next farang for an upgrade to do the same until they move on to another lands department and no one knows anything about your "paperwork". Thats just putting it politely.

This is the drill, bars are for drinking owning one is to get as many costumers as you can in both cases this involves drinking you want to quit find the replacement.

Now, if women are your objective for fun in LOS then you have the alternative. It is called a massage parlor.

If you are looking for social lubricant then it is called coffee house, if you are looking for company it is called a sports club, if you are looking for something else then you have to find a name for it other that a BAR?

Comments should be objective.

I drink when I have the time.....

that is not a rocket science drill to know, so yes what is exactly your point ?