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  1. 9 hours ago, wasabi said:

    I was born Jewish but haven't practiced any religion my entire adult life. Up until recent years it wasn't something I frequently thought about. That said I do look Jewish enough that someone could pick me out of a crowd as "Jewish-Looking" I occasionally eat at Halal food places around Bangkok. I've always enjoyed Mediterranean types of food that are common to Muslim eateries. While I am not ignorant of hostilities between Jews and Muslims, I have friends from all walks of life and give everyone a fair shot if they're friendly to me.

     

    Right after the Hamas attack on Israel Oct 7th in 2003. I noticed poorer service in the Halal food restaurants I visit. These are not just in the Nana area, but in places like Terminal 21 Asoke as well. For example, for some strange reason everyone was given a plate but my food was served in a Styrofoam container. I know this is minor and I didn't think much about it. But other small things like delayed service, getting my order wrong, and people staring at me both in these restaurants and on the street by people who are Arabic has increased. My wife and friends have noticed this (happening to me) as well so it is not just paranoia.

     

    I was only verbally harassed by an Arab person once in my entire 24 years in Thailand, and that was about 4 years ago, unrelated to recent events. In spite of this I have no hard feelings and this post is not meant to stir up resentment or point fingers. But with distrust and anger at Jewish people on the rise in various parts of the world I wonder how much I should be concerned. I was recently in California and didn't notice any issues there, nor in my recent trip to Vietnam. I have no interest in leaving Thailand but was just curious if any other members of this site have noticed anything like this? 

    Being a Red Sea pedestrian has its drawbacks

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  2. On 2/28/2025 at 1:58 PM, Burma Bill said:

     

    A very poignant and interesting site. Definitely worth a visit, but please bear in mind, for those with mobility problems it is a steep descent down steps into the Pass from the Visitor Centre. For the return climb, "golf buggies" are available for the disabled which use a longer road to the Visitor Centre. Ask any of the staff on duty.

    Back in April 2010 I made the journey from the car park down into Hellfire Pass and back up.

    It was not the most pleasant trip. but it opened my eyes as to what an uncle of mine and the rest of the prisoners must have endured every day slaving to build the railway

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  3. On 3/2/2025 at 10:03 AM, PoorSucker said:

    Highly recommended.

    Best meat ever in Thailand and I lived here for 19 years.

    Pattaya for 3 years now, just discovered this gem.

    Last Sunday I bought lambshop and Mexican chorizo, wonderful.

    Going again.

    Small shop, everything frozen. But they have butchery, so if you can speak Thai....

    Their precooked ribs and the lamb chops are my on my list every few months.

    I order in bulk and just pull out of the freezer when needed

    A couple of German mates think my marinaded ribs are perfect  :whistling:

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  4. 3 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

    Another disgusting post from the same old poster !

    This topic is only for people interested in facials in Pattaya not the uneducated like yourself !!

    No doubt your male friends give you plenty of facials.

     

  5. 13 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

    Most expats do it opposite. Bring goods from home country into Thailand. Maybe bring some souvenirs back home with you for friends. I brought back a bottle of whiskey with scorpions and snakes. Kind of a novelty. 

    Good luck trying to get the snake whiskey past customs, it's a big NO NO

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