MangoKorat

NATO should recruit Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Japan, and more, ex-commander says Yep, I can see China going for that...........not. Clearly this man hasn't noticed Thailand cosying up to Putin and buying oil from him.

Somewhat bitter.

Given that the causes of Prostate Cancer are as yet unknown, that is hardly going to work. There are a few things that appear to make it more likely that a man will get the disease at some time in his life and a genetic pre-disposition is amongst the most common but nothing is conclusive. The chances of getting the disease increase as you get older so with life expectancy increasing in most nations, its inevitable that there will be an increase in case numbers. Fortunately for most people, the disease is fairly low grade and quite often no treatment at all is recommended. A period of 'watchful waiting' with regular blood tests is often recommended, sometimes in conjunction with Hormone Therapy. Interventions are only made if and when the disease increases in activity. It is often said that Prostate Cancer is something you die with, not of.

Why? I don't follow what your thinking on that. Just about all Thai's can speak it, whether as a first or second language so if you do, they understand. What would be worthless is learning the Korat dialect (no I don't mean Isaan) and living in Krabi.

I only ever go on the forum when I'm in the UK - never when I'm in Thailand, too busy. Its also pretty difficult to get to the Or Bor Tor from the UK - very long drive.

So do Thai's if you listen to their conversations. If you could separate those conversations word by word, you would note that the tone used is often wrong. If a Thai was talking about taking their dog for a walk and got it wrong, as they often do at the speed they talk - they know automatically by the context that it was dog not 'horse'. However, if we get the tone wrong?.........well, that's a different story. They can use completely wrong words but we have to be correct or get that 'confused face'.

Maybe you're at home - I'm usually busy.

There have been a few reports on here where people have said their landlord/lady has refused to do the TM30. I used to wonder why that would be but the publicity surrounding the changes to the Thai taxation system revealed on thing that may offer an explanation - 12.5% property tax on let property. When you leave that place, maybe a letter to the Revenue Department would be in order?

Yes you can, there are official Prison Volunteer Vistor groups. I believe the first port of call for such volunteers is the embassy of the inmate's home country. Also, see here: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g293916-i3687-k848301-Bang_kwang_prison_visits-Bangkok.html

I think you'll find that the majority of those caught are not Western Foreigners (farang) but other Asians from nearby countries such as Burma, Cambodia and Laos.

You should either have refused to pay or paid under written protest and taken legal action. That may seem a bit drastic but as long as we keep taking it up the rear end, they'll keep giving it. I've been successful in 2 court actions although admittedly not against Immigration. I know a lawyer who has taken action against them though and won - twice.

I believe those sentiments are shared with the majority of the world outside the US. I have difficulty understanding how he's ever secured a single vote. Baffling.

I'm sort of guessing Josephine's original posting wasn't directed at AN members - I doubt we have many working in those professions here 😁. But to answer her - the man is a raving lunatic. What that says about around 50% of the US electorate, I'll leave her to contemplate.

OP, what model of bike is it? There are vast differences in the levels of security. If we are talking about a basic Wave, Scoopy or the like, your local bike shop should easliy be able to help you - usually just a matter of changing the ignition switch. Older models sometimes have the key number on the lock - believe it or not. If you're talking about a more sophisticated model/newer big bike its more of a problem - some switches cannot be ordered alone. Some 'chipped keys' have to be ordered along with a new ECU and a complete lockset. Some new switches though, can be coded to match the ECU - with the right equipment (rare). Contact your local bike shop or bike thief.

Maybe not if you live in an area like Bangkok or Pattaya - out in the sticks its different. I wouldn't even be able to pay for my bins emptying if I couldn't speak any Thai.

Its always puzzled me why doctors only refer to air quality outside. As if the air that comes inside magically cleans itself on the way in.

Strange as it may seem, some of us actually like to do things ourselves. Its precisely because I can speak a little Thai that I can get these things done in the first place

Correct, you did not. However, the whole tone of your post is derogatory.

No mate - 'at the end of the day', you couldn't live without those 'uneducated people' because those 'uneducated people' make the food you eat. Just one of those 'uneducated people' is worth ten like you.

Take no notice of him Mr Kickstart. He clearly doesn't realise that he doesn't actually appear smart as he thinks, to me he's just another would be smartass who thinks he's better than everyone else. He's just trying to wind you up - rise above it.

Nope.

Much easier to speak Thai and I'm yet to come across a translation service that doesn't translate at least part of a sentence into gobbldygook.

You think so? I recommend you try registering a vehicle in your name and getting new plates for it at Korat Land Transport office or dealing with matters relatinng to your home at the local Amphur. Then come back and say speaking Thai is useless.

I'd say I'm above basic and can speak enough to get most things in life done. However, many of those who think they can speak Thai, fall down when it comes to conversation - I'm one of them If you are not married or don't have a Thai partner, I think its essential. Lazily, I relied on my wife to get things done when I was married and I realised just what a handicap not being able to speak Thai was when I divorced. I'm improving and will continue to do so but I think converstaional Thai is going to take some time. On the subject of converastional Thai, I learned one thing recently - we worry too much about using the correct tone. If you listen to Thai's in conversation with each other you will soon realise that they rely on the context of what's being said far more than the correct tone. I'm told I will learn to speak Thai much faster if I also learn to read and write Thai. Judging by the intricacy of some Thai characters, that seems hard to believe but the guy who told me that is fluent in both speech, and written Thai. Thai friends say if they didn't know he was foreign, they would think he was Thai so I guess its better to try his advice.

If you have the time to spare, I am sure that there will be prisoners that would love a listening ear. The embassy of your home country may be able to help you find out about who needs/wants a visit and how to go about that.