5 hours ago, pagallim said:

So, someone who confesses to have not been to Phuket for many years, is happy to dispense warnings to others.   I haven't been to the UK/US for many years, but I've read that they are now awful, so please readers, don't go there (or if you do, wear a stab/bullet proof vest).

free speech. 

1 hour ago, goloeilmanz said:

Oh honey, don't cry over the traffic in Phuket. It's nothing compared to the gridlock in Bangkok. In fact, Phuket's traffic is practically non-existent in comparison. And don't even get me started on the transportation options in Phuket. Those Grab drivers are practically giving away free rides. You're so lucky to have experienced the joys of Phuket traffic. You should consider yourself lucky to have had the opportunity.

bangkok has bts and mrt. you do not have other options in phuket 

On 8/1/2022 at 2:11 AM, simon43 said:

A 'fantastic light show' indicates that the debris burnt up in the atmosphere, which is the design intention of Spacex/NASA/ESA etc space hardware.  Low melting point aluminium construction is used wherever possible.

 

China is doing some wonderful things with their space program but designing for unplanned (and planned) re-entry into the atmosphere doesn't seem to be on their list of requirements...

 

(I worked as a satellite and space flight hardware designer for many years!)

MORE SPACE JUNK WILL FALL IN AUSTRALIA, SAYS KEY SCIENTIST

https://australianaviation.com.au/2022/08/more-space-junk-will-fall-in-australia-says-key-scientist/

On 8/1/2022 at 2:11 AM, simon43 said:

A 'fantastic light show' indicates that the debris burnt up in the atmosphere, which is the design intention of Spacex/NASA/ESA etc space hardware.  Low melting point aluminium construction is used wherever possible.

 

China is doing some wonderful things with their space program but designing for unplanned (and planned) re-entry into the atmosphere doesn't seem to be on their list of requirements...

 

(I worked as a satellite and space flight hardware designer for many years!)

designed intention of light show, unfortunately it was not true

SpaceX space junk crash lands in Australian sheep farm

https://www.livescience.com/spacex-rocket-hits-sheep-farm

5 hours ago, DezLez said:

Maybe NASA is "paranoid" but the article you quote has nothing to do with the Chinese or NASA, or Space Stations as implied in the first line of your post!

 

It is dated Mar 26 and is all about  the remains of an American SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket which failed to complete its de-orbit burn and did what the Chinese one has just done!

you don't get the big picture, the whole china satellite debits story is a propaganda exaggerated by NASA to defame china while it is ok for spacex debris to have fantastic night show, i am just pointing out the typical double standards & hypocrisy

 https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20220731-nasa-criticises-china-following-booster-rocket-s-uncontrolled-return-to-earth

On 7/29/2022 at 4:59 PM, DezLez said:

It has nothing to do with being "bombard us with an old space station! 

 

I suggest you read the article you quoted which says;

 

"The debris is from the over 20-ton core stage of a rocket launched on July 24th to take the second module for China’s unfinished Tiangong space station."

NASA is so paranoid that China is surpassing US space program. while spacex rocket debris creates a fantastic show

https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/26/22351956/oregon-washington-meteor-shower-explanation-spacex-falcon-9-rocket-debris

i need to fix my swing

bkk, pattaya areas. thanks

11 hours ago, marin said:

 

Give me a break. Dont just post to bitch. If you have half a brain you can easily avoid all the complaints you are bring up. 

 

With regard to the lobster, what a bunch of hearsay BS.  You have a head on top of your shoulders use it. 

If you have half a brain, you won't reply a post to bitch in such a condescending attitude. Get lost!

i don't understand why thailand doesn't allow foreigners to buy single family houses or townhouses. if it is enabled, thailand can substantially increase its  revenue. i don't mind pay higher property tax.

thailand should build a cross sea bridge. the transportation time can be reduced to less than 1 hour. 

- double prices

- water jet scam

- taxi mafia

On 6/18/2022 at 9:41 AM, Sparktrader said:

Hire a car. Cheap.

what websites to hire a car? you meant car rental or driver full day service?

as title

On 6/28/2022 at 5:31 AM, mushroomdave said:

Been using Ann for years, NEVER  a problem!

No need to fuss with buses / schedules / waiting, and the driver is always right there and direct to my door in Jomtien.  And for 1,000b, I have no problem paying that after a long flight! 

 

http://www.pattaya-taxiservice.com/service rate.html

any similar service websites in phuket?

13 hours ago, bbko said:

What area of Thailand are you wanting to tour?

bkk or phuket

reasonable price + good service

any recommended websites or smartphone apps?

the tour can provide transportation, speak a little bit english, etc. thanks

i found a good app: golfdigg

one extra question, is tip on top of  caddy fee? golfdigg shows caddy fee around 400 baht, then how much is the tip considered generous but not crazy? 

what kind of apps do you guys use to find golf deals or reserve tee times?

i am planning a trip to bkk and phuket this year, won't bring in my clubs,  interested in playing 2~3 rounds of golf in twilight. couple questions: how much for renting the club? and average cost for green fee & golf cart/candie?recommend courses.

thanks in advance.