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But if I only used UBC, and DVDs would it work?

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I think those Samsungs are plasma, and very low res at that.

Don't forget that the latest generation of game consoles and HD players output in HD, so whilst it would be nice to have HD broadcasts in Thailand, there is plenty of other content available.

Indeed, isn't the internet great?

By the way if you do get this HDTV, BBC HD's Planet Earth series narrated by David Attenborough is outstanding and should be high on your must see list. Absolutely breathtaking HD cinematography. By far and away the best documentary / nature programs I have ever seen.

Sorry to veer off topic , Home Pro also has a deal on at the moment for Samsung 42" LCD TV's going for THB 49,000. Payment terms are free for 3 months and interest free payments over 10 months.

I know that Thailand and the UK both have PAL, but is it a compatible PAL. Also what about the electricity differences.

Is it true there is no tax on televisions?

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I recall reading somewhere in this forum that under Thai law foreigners can only own 49% of a Thai condom.

That's I would of thought. But I wanted to get people's experiences to see if thats the case.

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Well I am from the UK, so thats all that I could compare them to. Are Thai Durex's the same?

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I have looked into televisions in Thailand and elsewhere for that matter.

Bottom line is you get what you pay for. Its not an objective thing though, is a Haier TV half as good as say a Panasonic. That is up to you!

I would say if you like it then buy it, if you don't then don't. Have to say that the finish is impressive for such a cheap set.

Its piano black right?

Hold on a sec! What are your qualifications, what do you want to teach!? How much experience do you have?

She is right!

Just kidding. Grow some balls man. Stop letting her have the upper hand. Stop giving in to these silly discussions with her. State that you like it and you won't get rid of it. And that is that.

I think we have a few luk kreung guys posting regularly on TV already. Apparently their rights seem to extend to shagging mia farangs at least, so come on over and join the queue.

dam straight...ra-ta-ta-tat dat essay aiiiiight AZiAn PrYdE yo

No problems with the ladies or for some working in the entertainment business, can breed a false sense of worth which very quickly diminishes above the age of about 30, where people also assume that you are stupid and uneducated (as is the case with the majority of look krueng I would guess), but you can blow that illusion away if you are smart and educated. Sadly I personally have been unable to address that, but stupid and dumb still wins a few 'special benefits', I so dumb me love you long time.

However, legally, I don't think you are entitled to any special benefits as a Thai citizen; as a non passport holding alien, you can obtain a rolling 1 year non-imm visa and no need to update the status of your residence upon showing your Thai birth certificiate; you can get a Thai birth certificate even if you were not born in THailand, I think your mum needs to show your own birth cert and a copy of her ID card aligning the name up as the mother, then you can get it at an embassy/consulate. After that....plainer sailing that a non Thai Alien.

At least...this is how it used to be. I am no longer on that status now, so cannot guarantee this is still the case.

Of course, one other benefit is being able to go fishing in websites like thaivisa; some topics seem to be like, what be that engrish expression, ah yes 'shooting fish in a barrel.'

1 Year Visa situation is as described!

You can get a one year Visa.

Electrolyte drinks/powders do what they are supposed to do. Replace electrolytes and provide simple sugars.

When you have the runs bad, you need electrolytes. And if you can't eat anything some glucose is nice!

I have never had any health issues in Thailand and eat Thai food most of the time.

I do however exercise a fair bit and don't drink too much.

You need to be very careful what you eat in Thailand as a lot of food has too much oil and too much sugar.

I would suggest that you eat breakfast at home with something like a smoothie or a good cereal like oats or a mueslie. If you are prone to or have a sensitive gut you should include a high quality yougurt or yakult to get the good bacteria in your gut.

Prepare a sandwich for lunch and take it with you to work...wholemeal bread with some salad and chicken or tuna.

Then you really only have to concern yourself with one meal a day, which you should try to make not too oily or full of sugar.

Most important is the exercise as this is the most potent factor when it comes to diabetes and a host of other illnesses.

I have to agree with Tolley that regular exercise is the most important factor in maintaining a health lifestyle in Thailand.

I eat food from road side stalls, market stalls, just about every level of restaurant imaginable in Thailand. I also drink 6 cans of beer & smoke 2 packs of ciggies a day (probably not good..). To balance this I run 5 km's every morning.

Result - never been sick a day in 5 years in thailand. Put it down to the exercise.... Worst complaint - chilli belly - trip to the dunny & everything is all systems go.

Good dining...

Soundman.

Do you really think running 5km is not going to alleviate the effects of smoking 40 cigarettes and drinking 6 cans of beer!

My stomach is till ok, my lungs though are full of all the polution in this country...

Getting out of Bangkok would help.

As for the original question, I have come and gone since 95 and lived here steadily for 6 years - I still often get stomach problems. So the doctors are right that some people never fully adjust.

I could of course stick to Western food all the time, but it would be a lot to ask of my spouse, plus my mouth really likes Thai food, it's just the digestive tract that has a problem with it sometimes.

The only time I have had serious food poisoning was from the Pepsi in Pizza Company in Pata Pinklao.

How you know it was the Pepsi?

As for the previously discussed oil issue, reusing oil causes the build up of free radicals which are in short very bad for you.

And indeed home cooking is the best option.

Thai's do seem to love sugar, and the reuse of oil is particularly bad on street food. Where it can be black.

Now sure about 'good' restaurants...

I don't think the reuse of oil would be likely to cause food poisoning, not at the temperatures it is heated to. Still if it contains bits of meat/fish etc, it could contain bacterial toxins which aren't destroyed by heat if I'm not mistaken.

I don't think it is Thai food per se, but rather the increased likelyhood of getting something nasty. I would not say Thai hygeine in the kitchen is very good, plus the heat does not help.

I really should of said shouldn't I!

Ok where did I eat?

I ate no street food! I ate at 'above average' restaurants. You know not very expensive, not cheap either. One place which is a 6 star restaurant. Cooked at home (bloody nightmare in a tiny one bedroom apartment), food courts.

Nothing really out of the ordinary.

I do suspect that some inital food poisoning really kicked off my stomach. (Which I suspect was from some dodgy street orange juice. Causing IBSish symptoms. Giving it a catch 22 in that it was more suspectible to more food poisoning, plus gave symptoms of food poisoning even when I didn't have any. I also suspect that my stomach is rather low in acid meaning I need (and have always felt a desire to consume) acidic foods. Which I didn't do that much in Thailand which in turn gives bacteria an easier time (they prefer alkali conditions). Plus I have a bad habit of not chewing my food properly. All make you more prone to food poisoning.

Good to know people who just 'got better', although doctors have told me not everyone adjusts.

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The only thing I would say is that the curriculum of the English language degree at BKK uni is not easy! A lot of people in say the UK would struggle with it. With topics from poetry to the origins of language etc.

How easy it is marked I am not sure.

Indeed, a Thai School Calendar would be very nice anyone...

Hi,

I recently lived 6 months in Bkk. Within this time I frequently felt nauseous, had diarrhea several time, and vomited, fever, officially diagnosed with food poisoning about 4 times and so on.

As it happens I suspect that I did have food poisoning and was misdiagnosed on some occasions when I actually was suffering with IBS/ low stomach acid brought on by food poisoning. Which in turn made be more susceptible to food poisoning. I also think going out too much, sleeping too little and placing undue stress on myself was all part of the equation.

But I digress....

Who here found it took their stomachs a long time to get accustomed to living in Thailand. Am I particularly unlucky? Or as I suspect do a fair number of people take quite a while of being ill before then beginning to become ok?

Since I would like to live in Bangkok for a long time, I would like to do some long term experiences.

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The bad news about this latest arrest is posted elsewhere on ThaiVisa, probably in the news clippings forum. As for another crackdown on teachers, this latest arrest may just encourage the Thai authorities and schools into doing their job. Another bad news is that even for perfectly non-criminal and technically qualified farang teachers, this is still more reason not to have "Taught in Thailand, 2007" on their professional resume.

Could you go into more detail on the resume point.

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He's been there about a year on a 2 year contract and he's a P5 homeroom Teacher, salary goes up as follows, 1.800 B per every year of Teaching exp. up tp a max of 10 yrs, 10.000 B housing, and I think 10.000 B for MA in Ed, this is a rough guide but it starts at 60.000 B + free Bupa etc, but sadly NOT free education for your kids, 50% discount though.

Hey thanks for the info, but how is that near 100? More like 80?

Do you know what Bupa care it is?

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Because if it does I disagree!

Also the problem with the Cert Ed or PGCE in Thailand for one thing, would be where would you do the teaching practice? Government schools... um I don't think so. International Schools or Private Schools, well why should they!

Where on the site does it say that?

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From where have you got the impression or information that a B Ed is a necessity in Thailand?

I have been reading posts which give reference to the state or climate of Thailand for Expats/Non-Thais? I haven't been keeping up with this site too much and was wondering exactly what people are reffering to?

Things like the idea of being kicked out of the country? Is it largely to do a tightening of checks on people's visas/qualifications?

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