Alliecat

^ Yup - TV just went very slow. Almost crashed.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingne...s-intersections

Traffic closed at following areas, intersections

1 Inbound Vibhavadi blocked by 50 protesters and 10 taxis

2 Our Lady Intersection blocked by protesters

3 Intersection between Din Daeng and Victory Monument blocked by 50 protesters

4 Rajprarop Road heading to Din Daeng

5 Si Ayutthaya Intersection blocked by 200 protesters, using 2 buses and 1 truck

6 Urupong Intersection closed by 100 protesters using metal barricades

7 Rajvithi Road in front of Children's Hospital blocked by protesters

8 Inbound Phaholyothin near Victory Monument tollgate blocked by protesters

9 Phayathai Road in front of Rajvithi Road blocked by protesters, using buses and taxis

10 Roads around Government House closed by some 5,000 protesters

11 Royal Plaza blocked by 100 protesters using 1 one and 3 pick-up trucks

12 Rajvithi Intersection closed by police and soldiers

13 Upai Intersection closed by police and troops

14 Saowanee Intersection closed by police and troops

15 Wat Benjamabophit Intersection closed by police and troops

16 Phan Fah intersection blocked by protesters

17 Larn Luang Intersection blocked by protesters

18 Chor Por Ror Intersection blocked by protesters

19 Yommaraj Intersection blocked by 50 protesters and a bus

20 Thevakum Intersection blocked by protesters and metal barricades

21 Wang Daeng Intersection closed by troops

22 Sisao Theves Intersection closed by troops

23 Dindaeng Gateway under control of troops

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingne...tthaya-Intersec

Si Ayutthaya junction is blocked

Hi - a friend of my nanny is looking for work. Her name is Santi, she is Burmese with legal papers and speaks very good English. She has worked with foreigners before and is willing to travel to work, but would prefer it to be accessible by bus or sky train.

Available immediately.

Contact her on: 081 453 4472

I sadly confirm that also Mr.Yeo Bee Soon has been positively identified as one of the nameless deceased

I am very sorry for your, and his family's loss. As I am sure many others on this thread are too.

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It is much better then silence. Basically, for most of us, there but for the grace of God we go (and I don't believe in god).

I guess we are trying to reason out, and ask the questions to find out

why/how/when/what/where/ and so on.

We feel for you, man do we feel for you.

Yeah, but really, at this point, money isn't really anything, something productive such as counseling for the survivors (and I am not intending any disrespect/damage to the families here...) would be productive. Who of us can imagine what it was like? Christ, I cant even begin to.

We care. We do really care. I guess none of us know what to say. Be strong, so many of us have followed what you have said, and are trying to comprehend on your behalf. Please get assistance with this.

I know of a professional counselor who can help, please feel free to pm if you need to.

Can anyone clarify if the police are prepared to fund this type of on going counseling?

I think there is some confusion here. Dissolution was looking for three guys and one woman, as per the group photo. Unfortunately she has already been identified. Animal lover posted regards the named Singaporean friend of the Singaporean man already confirmed dead, as per the individual photo.

Update:

The girl has been positively identified through DNA testing as one of the previously unidentified bodies. Please, if anyone has seen or has info about any of the other missing 3 guys, please let me know.

Thanks, and much appreciated.

Sad news. Condolences to her family.

I thought you were only looking for two guys?

4, actually. 3 guys and 1 girl.

3 guys now.

You mentioned the name of one Singaporean, and one Thai-Canadian. I assume the third guy is the one on the far left of the photo you posted, unnamed?

There were not hundreds of sparklers. Nor were there a thousand.

There were something more akin to 40, to maybe 60 at best. They were thrown from the stage only to the crowd in the pit. Might look like lots in videos, but it really wasn't as much as it might seem in the videos.

As for the person saying that people would have noticed from outside that the roof was on fire; someone obviously did. Someone ran in and shouted fire, just as the flame started on the ceiling. I'd probably be dead if not for this person.

(If anyone was wondering, I thought it was part of the show. Turned around and topped off my drink, then relaxed to watch the 'realistic indoor fire display'.)

I've been reading this thread since yesterday morning. And can only imagine how painful this must be for those, like yourself, that have been directly affected by this. My heart goes out to you, and to all those affected by this.

What you have mentioned here is interesting as it is the first time that I have read/heard someone mention that reports of fire were mentioned by those outside. It does possibly take things on a different tangent and sync with what you mentioned in an earlier post with regards to fireworks being let off outside the club, from the buildings next door.

xmas cards: Ahhhh email?

People losing business.

What would you prefer? Do it now while there is still some chance of order being maintained or do it later...?

Does anyone know where to buy organic, b grade maple syrup in Bangkok?

TIA

Cheers for that!

Hi Nampeung, no not Keffir lime, Kefir (I think that is the correct spelling) probiotic product / drink.

Chrs

Does anyone know where to buy keffir in Bangkok?

TIA

I'm with Pushit.

I basically live next door to BNH and have used it twice, once for amnio and once for an accident a scooter driver had with me resulting in me being checked into ICU. Both times I was underwhelmed by their service. In ICU I was bitten by mosquitoes overnight, and the general confusion at the end of my stay with regards to whether I had paid or not (I had but they hadn't seen the nurse / accountant come in (!) and get my signature on my credit card...), their losing my shoes and general lack of English ability resulted in a poor review.

After my amnio, despite dr's suggestions that I remain seated in the reception area of the ob/gyn area for at least 30mins, I was unceremoniously bundled out of the ob/gyn area to pay for my bill after 5 minutes. The nursing staff though I was someone else (I'm a 36 year old female caucasian, the other woman was a 22 year old Indian transgender female). Being somewhat unsteady on my feet, and really quite emotional after the amnio I ended up in tears. Whilst apologetic when my husband came back from the bathroom he was furious, as was the dr.

Considering their charges for their 'service' I would not recommend them. I now go to Bangkok Christian Hospital, as do my son and my husband and have consistently received excellent service, and great doctors. Others in our area either go to Bangkok Christian or St Louis. No one that I know of in our general area seem to attend BNH despite it being next door.

Just my experience..

My nanny's sister is looking for full time work. She works in the same building as me and her sister works with my son. She is an excellent, hard working and friendly English speaking, Burmese nanny with valid Thai work visa. She has worked with her current charge for over two years and I have never seen her be cross or have an 'off' day. Please contact her directly

Khun Sumitra 08 7689 3424

A psychologist (sp?) friend of mine told me that toddlers, when they hit the age of two, have more testosterone in their bodies then when they are teenagers. All that and unable to communicate effectively. I try to keep that in mind when mine is throwing himself on the ground in dramatic disbelief at the cruelty of the world, his parents, his toys etc...

A couple fo websites that might be of help (if you have time to scan through them )

http://www.vtnea.org/vtnea18.htm

It covers the different ages. helpful

http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/learn/ac...f123-05049.html

fun games, slightly younger but still relevant. Also the scroll bar on the right hand side will take you thru to other games

http://early-childhood-development.suite10...lls_in_toddlers

reasoning skills... if possible... : )

Wow - first up. Big ups for being a positive person and continuing to try. Children are hard.

I second what Mark White has said

If he wants to play, let him play. When he's hungry, he will eat. Find out what he likes to eat. Give him a choice and learn. Let him lead you. It sounds like he knows best right now (no offence).

Children will not usually starve if they're hungry and the food is there for them. if he doesn't eat straight away put the food in the fridge until later. Also check what he eats with his grand parents, he may perhaps be feeling some form of culture shock regards the food when he comes to stay.

Let him lead you somewhat and try perhaps to eat together. Our two year old doesn't really enjoy eating by himself unless he's starving, otherwise he likes to share his food with us and expects the same in return. He also likes to 'feed' us. Not such a great experience but harmless.

Try not to give in to what ever he is wanting ( I know that is so much easier to say then action). Try removing him from the scene of the crime, distracting him, hugging him. It will start to ease off. We've found that our 2 yr old needs lots of physical exercise (as well as mental) to burn off all the energy he has. he sleeps better, eats better and is happier. This said we do have a part-time nanny who is great but it has taken a lot of trial and error to find a good nanny.

Above all breathe and give yourself lots of positive feedback, its not easy to do this solo. That and give him lots of cuddles, kisses and tickles.

Good luck!

No - its not Thai money, its out of date coins from Ceylon. So technically not even a country, so i have assumed that the legalities are null and void....? Thanks for the technical details above elkangorito

Does anyone know, or can recommend, where to get small holes drilled into coins. Between 100 to 200 coins.

TIA

Cheers for that!

Can anyone give some guidelines as to how much you should expect to pay for A/C installation? Is it cheaper to get to more than one A/C installed at a time or is it a standard rate per unit installed? How long should take to do, what are the logistics?

TIA