andypat

Hi John I am from Uk & live in Khemmarat & will be pleased to meet up.PM me

I live in issaan & find most locals like to talk to me in a limited way (language probs of course).Always be polite & friendly & they really appreciate if you are interested in them.A small knowledge of Thai (I carry a small phrasebook & dictionary that is most usful) or issaan can go a long way & if you can develop any sort of friendship your quality of life will be better,but always avoid drunks as its a total no no.Hope this is of interst & help

sounds as if all the ladies of your aquaintance are more at home in a beer bar.If you met a different type of lady I am sure she would be able to fit in anywhere in the world.

psychoville the new comedy series from the league of gentlemen guys is just great

I have a family history of prostate cancer deaths & have had 2 friends die of it,so I take the risk very seriously & have made an extensive study of possible preventative methods using natural products.

The 2 best without doubt are:-

1. Saw pallmetto tablets.Unfortunately not easy to get in Thailand,but one of the best sellers in western countries.I get friends from the UK to bring for me when they come on holiday.All health food stores sell,but best value from mail order companies in the Channel Islands - phone or internet.

2.Lycopene - this comes from tomatoes & one of the best sources is tomato ketchup - the leading brand Heinz even has a label on the bottle about lycopene.Also tomatoe juice is a very good source.I try and eat tomatoes both cooked & uncooked in my diet every day.

I hope this helps any of you who have concerns as to what to do.If anyone wants further advice you can PM me & I will be glad to help.

Best regards & stay fit & healthy

Andypat

Tell them to come to Pattaya Book them in to the Flipper on soi 7 & broaden their life experience It changed my life 10 years ago & may change their life for the better(or worse!!!)

I need a smart media card for my 5 year old Fuji digital camera.I live in Pattaya and have been unable to get one from any shop including TukCom.

Can anyone help me,either new or second hand.Maybe in an old camera you dont use any more.

Many thanks

Andy

Friendship supermarket on pattaya tai has a very good wine selection.Look for the specials as sometimes you get a real bargain.

Cheers

seems to stem from an almost complete lack of driver education and non-existent law enforcement - this sums it up!!!!!!!

If you drive carefully & DO NOT loose your temper you have a good chance to survive driving in LOS

If you move from Pattaya to Issaan you will really know what the word BORING means I find I am going out of my mind with nothing to do after 3 to 4 weeks up here & have to get back to Pattaya/Bangkok to regain my sanity!!!

Pattaya has many faults but there are plenty of activities for expats to take part in as other posters have said.

A new Tesco Lotus opened on saturday 17th feb. in Trakhan,50k north of Ubon.I went along with 100's of others.Most just curious country people who spent less than 100baht.It is only a small store but has all the things I want & is 54k's less for me to travel to Ubon as I live in Khemarat.Well done Tesco!!!

I have recently moved from Pattaya & I had telephone line from TOT & ADSL from TT&T.2 separate bills.Go to the TT&T office in carrefor I found them very helpful.

There is an excellent motel on Phadang road 350 baht per night.It is at the rear of a very good bar restaurant called Wrong Way.It is run buy Ting & her American husband Richard who will book you a room tel:-0868686661

hel_l week IMHO

I agree the food & prices are good.The farang food is usually good.I like the hamburgers.Live music after 7.0pm - 1 guy singing & playing ok & not loud.A good place to eat

Get rid of her ASAP & buy a copy of the book "Money number one " & then you will realise she does not want you only your money.

There are many lovely Thai ladies who live away from tourist areas who I am sure would treat you very well & you could build a good life with.

I speak from experience.

Good luck

new english style pub The Oliver Twist on Pattaya Klang near to beach road has a good pint if John Smiths bitter & also excellent Indian food- nice place but a bit pricey -live music at night.

Cheapest beer I know in Pattaya is Eagle bar on soi 7 -35 baht for singha ,chang,tiger available day & night.I think there are a few others in the same area on those prices.Do not know if prices will rise in high season?

Regards

andypat