NanLaew

Where's the bwah-ha-ha-ha emoji when you really need it? PS: I'm commenting on the pariah bit, not losing his ar5e in the election. With the possible exception of Plaek Phibunsongkhram, there's not a single coup leader and former Prime Minister who has ever become a pariah. Ever. Most moved on to work in goverment, politics and business with a few being elevated to the Privy Council.

Hi PJ I reckon I do.

Being an atheist doesn't mean one is prevented from doing a "dance around a fire." You can do it at any time that suits especially during the current burning season here.

Hyundai sedans were a bit of a bust here but their minivans and people carriers have always been great value for money. A client of mine had one converted into his 'golfing wagon' and it was really stunning with the captains chairs and minibar. Their new Staria looks way better than Toyoyta's boxy offerings.

Why? Has she got a younger sister? (asking for a friend)

Depends on what business you're planning on setting up in Laos, no?

Maybe you missed some of the EARLIER military-led coups where tanks and soldiers WERE relocated to strategic locations? However, I'll give a slight nod to your highlighting my dynastic inaccuracies. Because you say so? Right.

I went to Korea.

When I was 18, I never considered doing any inhalants or pharmaceuticals. If I hadn't reached escape velocity after six large bottles of Newcastle Brown, I switched to shots.

First, the OP needs one of these.

So, you subscribe to the alternative "yabaa-crazed ladyboy, on failing to find a wallet, angrily stabbed the guy and ran away" theory? You don't get 'high' on these chemicals. You get royally f***ed up. There have been plenty tabloid stories of otherwise nice and normal people doing pretty awful and 'out of character' things when bent out of shape on the alcohol/meth/ice cocktail. Plenty more to come as well.

It wasn't mentioned , but it stands to reason that someone who stabs or cuts himself has serious mental issues. If you don't have personal experience with or knowledge of mental health and aren't familiar with recreational drugs, then like myself, you are totally unqualified to suggest that this guy has 'serious mental issues'. For example, I was unaware that a combination of alcohol and marijuana would result in my parking a BMW I didn't own behind the old Marine Plaza and, clad only in a large bath towel, going upstairs at the Marine Disco in time for the 'lucky number' draw.

RIP Joe. Hugely infallible and always unflustered, you've certainly earned these plaudits. An undeniable vacancy exists but I beleive there's already one or two members who look like good apprentices.

I made an error with my passport expiration date on my K-ETA application that resulted in it being issued but with a short validity and not the default 2-years. I was able to cancel the approved short-dated one as part of new application process with the correct information. This was approved but I had to pay the application fee again. When you say 'he wants to remain in Korea', this suggests he's currently there (and unemployed) or otherwise has been there for a least 2-years already, an assumption based on the K-ETA validity rules. There was a very recent news article about how both the Thai and Korean government departments that handle these things are reviewing their procedures to eliminate the 'little ghost' problem and channel migrant workers via the legitimate employment channels. Both parties claim this is to stop workers being abused by illegal Thai and Korean 'employment agencies'. Maybe the wife's lad has come up against this and the refusal is related to his previous work entitlement and how it was procured? As you stated, a Thai applicant needs to supply 'working details' so maybe whoever he's listing as an employer in his K-ETA is black-listed already?

Party pooper. (not my party)

.....and tanks on the streets. The show must go on. Are some of our collective still upset that Prayuth's coup is historically the most successful and peaceful one in theoir history with absolutely no need to roll out the tanks or men in green? Everyone knew and mostly agreed that Yingluck's administration was a terminal sh1tshow. Even Yingluck and her acoloytes new this so it was almost inevitable that she would exeunt (be exeunted) the same way as her father. There's no indication of any festering inter regiment or army class rivalry that suggests that the current military management fancy a tilt at sitting in the big chair either. It's going to be like a typical family night out at the movies where some get it, some don't and lot's of popcorn ends up being uneaten.

Hell and snowball's come to mind.

They won't gain a majority but it won't really matter as one or both of the mooted 'new coalition' parties will be banged up for vote buying, found guilty and dissolved with many of their leading lights either fleeing the country or being banned from politics. Probably both. So, getting back on topic, will it be Prayuth or Prawit? Or maybe we'll see a 'rotational' seat where one starts as PM and the other DPM. Then they'll simply slide back and forth between these posts at regular intervals same as Putin and Medvedev did for years.

Could also depend of what the foundation of the relationship is built on. If there's a dependency on the wife/marriage to enable their long stay, one wouldn't want to needlessly rock the boat. If the foreigner has also burned all those bridges back home or otherwise had all familai ties expire, then putting up with "other people's crap" may mandate a far higher threshold of tolerance.

If you say so.

Same for me when I was living and working in northern Brazil where hardly anyone spoke any English. On a break from work, I did an immersive Brazilian Portuguese class at the University of Houston over 4 weekends and then went back to work. It made for an amazing and fulfilling experience that kept me away from Thailand for over twelve years. On a subsequent Houston visit, I enquired about the next level language classes. The Brazilian-born teacher chatted with me for only a couple of minutes before saying I would be wasting my money as my immersive experience in Brazil had put me at a level far above what her UH classes delivered. She did offer that if I had time, I could assist with some of her classes. Back on topic, it's very hard to find a decent Portuguese speaker in Isaan so I muddle through with my broad Scottish brogue and a bit of arm waving but I have found that mastering how to point with your lips is essential.

@snoop1130 was always a bit rubbish at geography.

I can tell you've never visited a rural Thai massage parlour (yet).

Stress monkey. But this guy really needs to get a clue. A friend of mine passed some sage advice many years ago and that was when out drinking and the wife calls, you must ALWAYS answer or, if you see you've missed her call, call back as soon as possible. They genuinely do worry but it's so easy to reasure them . I've found that by being seen as a good responsible and caring husband or partner, you're pretty good for the odd, stress-free all-nighter.

They rushed? Why? Was it's life in danger? Sheesh...