Korat Kiwi

I wouldn't have believed this if I hadn't read it. The Chinese have strange ideas on benefits of anything. One man's sh*t is their (China's) gold. Weird

Ammonia gas... used worldwide for cooling/freezing. Nasty stuff if inhaled. Having worked in freezers for years I'm well aware of the risks and need for education of all staff on site as to this possible hazard. I would doubt that all workers on this site knew of the dangers involved. It can be a long road to recovery... If they survive.

Didn't they know this is a job reserved for Thais?

I won't say throw acid back at her, but at least throw the book at her. Burns are possibly one of the most psychologically damaging injuries one can suffer. The fact that the Vietnamese woman was also blinded in this attack adds to the horrible act. Despicable

So even nature doesn't like these noisy damn processions. Result... A very Buddhist like act? Burning the bees. I can't see much merit being gained from this. I hope the remaining bees have the last say...

When I was living in Non Thai (Korat) the local bike repair guy only charged 40 baht to replace the rear tyre. I provided the tyre and he did all the work. Labour is so cheap. Back in NZ you can pay upto 3100 baht per hour. Although the mechanic doesn't see that

Promises.... Baby it's You

Never give a filipina an excuse to get jealous. They can become very unhinged and a pain to live with. I couldn't even thank a checkout operator without many questions being asked later. Either you put up with it or get out as fast as you can. 8 months and I ran as fast as I could. No regrets

We await the outcome... In the corridors of Clowngress

It's not difficult to reverse or return funds. They (the bank) will have the details and it's easy for the restaurant to return the extra funds... If they want too

I'll do some research first... Stupid me didn't look into your bike details. From what you say, it must me a digital dash..... I'll get back to you reference that problem. Normally they would be electrically controlled rather than cable fed via front wheel.

Yes fixing up bikes can be done on the cheap here. It sounds like you need a new speedo panel, Easy enough to get via Lazada or Ali Express. Check the drive unit in the front wheel first... Maybe that's the problem, again it's an easy fix/replacement part. I did up a disused scooter for around 2500 baht. Parts replaced included: Front / rear tyres and tubes Front caliper and pads Rear brake shoes Front forks Light cluster, changed all lights to led Carburettor Brakes levers Battery I'd hate to think what that would cost in the West. Some real bargains to be made if you can fix things up yourself.

Instead of HH how about getting the airport at Korat running again.

Where I was living in Korat, an elderly local woman made Tod Mun at the evening market. A little bit spicy but tasty as hell. Always went down well with a few cold beers. I must seek out these dragon balls. They sound good.

There can be a lot of spitting cobras in palm oil plantations. In Malaysia they were introduced to keep the rat population down, that were eating the palm nuts. Amazing animals that aim a jet of 'spit' into their opponents eyes. Not that I'd like to be spat at or bitten by one.