TEFLMike

A local company makes fresh cake, cut into slices, placed in thick plastic covering that not even medicinal tablets would not even be placed in. The ends of the packaging are folded over and stapled. Heaven forbid. There are many cut fingers when opening these snack foods.

I find the crisp packets are quite difficult also.

Hmmmm - Just a thought. Maybe when the Lady Boys see the badges, they too, will also request the same worded badges?

It appears that it is not going to get any better as years roll on.

One day, a class, as usual, arrives 10 minutes late, as most of them do.

Self to class: OK. You are late. 10 minutes late. So, I keep you here for 10 minutes after the bell sounds.

(Almost to cue) >> Class: (That long drawn out 'nurrrrrr' (No?) 'Nur bin'.

Self: 'Nur bin?'

Class: 'urrrrrrrr' (yes?) (sounds like nurrrrr) bin'.

Self: What are you trying to tell me?' (They understand that.)

Class: (Looking at each other, and a slight discussion later, turn to me and in unison say) ' BINGO!'

Self: 'BINGO?'

Class: 'urrrrrrrrr BINGO!'

Self: 'You play bingo in school?'

Class: ' nurrrrrrr bingo'.

Self: (Getting rather frustrated, without showing it), 'LOOK! You cannot play bingo instead of your lesson'.

Class: (all in unison again) ' nurrrrrrrrrrr'.

Self: 'OK. You, (pointing at one of the cleverer english speaking girls) come here please and take the chalk and draw bingo on the board'.

Girl does as I ask.

Self: Thinking to myself, this should be a good excuse.

What does she draw on the board? Only a dustbin!

Self: Ahhhhhhh! 'You go bin! (Losing track on my own English :-(

Class: 'HEY! Mr Michael Teeechur! You clevur! YES?'

Self: 'You mean you have to go to the school bins?'

Class: (Louder than ever) 'YES! We take trash, (class girl leader raps her ruler on the desk, jumps up and shouts in Thai to the girls and she must have said something similar as 'It is not trash in Mr Michael's class, it is lubbish!' (Meaning my class is rubbish? I do not think so).

Class: (All jump to their feet and shout out) 'YES. We bin go wit lubbish!

DUH!

I am not in the least surprised.

Travel company reports (2009) of holiday bookings for brits holidaying in the UK are soaring, for those that can even afford holidays. Due mainly to the economy, swine flu and troubles around the world.

It appears that 2009 is 'a stay at home', year for the Brits. And not just families.

When I go into McDonalds etc, I ask them not to put ice in the draught Seven Up or Sprite. It is cold enough when it is drawn off the system and they still put the ice in the glass.

I say 'Noooooooo' No eye!'

They reply 'Whaaaaah no eye?'

Then they look at me as if I am stupid.

It is mostly water anyway, not like the bottles of the same product. Plus the fact the more ice in the glass, leaves less room for the actual drink. They put enough 'eye' in the glass to sink the Titanic.

Just been reading an article online as regards to a Train Service from South China to Germany. And the fares are appprox 25% of costs of air travel. It is successful, however, they need increase their numbers of jouneys.

Well, it appears that we can leave it all in your hands then

I have flown on all three, Emirates, Etihad and Qatar. I am not impressed with Qatar. Emirates are OK, however, I swear by Etihad. It is of my opinion that Etihad have the better service than Emirates. Dubai Airport is too big and it is a rush getting through the transfer time allowance at times.

Politically, he does not behave or have the foresight of any of them in the poll.

However, if you were referring to his looks, I would compare him to the late UK comedian, Les Dawson, with that cheeky grin.

With respect, why compare? Live and let live.

An old saying 'Like a bear with a sore head'

Good job they were not an Action Man you gave them. Ducks could have been involved.

Headline news in the UK this morning......

PRINCESS Eugenie and her pals have been mugged on their gap-year travels, The Sun can reveal.

The Queen's horrified granddaughter, 19, was rescued by two bodyguards who tackled a gang of bandits in Cambodia.

The royal protection officers then whisked her to safety.

A Buckingham Palace source last night confirmed the incident and praised the bravery of Eugenie's elite guards.

The cops were pelted with ROCKS as they saved Eugenie.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/...icle2410194.ece

Mods. Can you please correct the error in the topic title for me please. I was struggling with internet connection havoc, when typing the topic. many thanks.

I have read this thread with interest.

Please lets get back to basics.

Do you remember the weekly quiz show on UK TV in the 70's?

It was entitled 'For Love Or Money'.

It was a programme, if I remember correctly, that brought together, husband, wife and inquisitive media, to test the participants, if the marriage was really for love or money.

This is nothing new, the world over.

Thailand is no different than any other country.

I rest my case.

EDIT: Adding the fact there was a revamp at a later date... link>>>

http://www.tv.com/for-love-or-money/show/13152/summary.html

This is happening the World over. Not just cleaning or nanny jobs.

The Brits, for example, are losing out to other Europeans, for salaried professional employment also.

It is something we have to live with.

Who needs common sense when youve got Nulabour and Big Brother to take care of you!

For anyone who wants one last attempt to bring him back to life please sign this, it may help rid the world of the one who stuck and twisted the knife into him.

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/please-go/

I signed that earlier in the day. I have also been into the Number 10 site and sent him a copy of the OP's message

I quite like this thread

Ta does come across as a sincere guy.

When will they ever learn. 'When in Rome do as the Romans do', once again, springs to mind.

This 'I' and 'You' lark reminds of a 2 liner we used to say at school >>>>

I scream. YOU scream

WE all scream for Ice Cream

I gave up posting the good stuff, was told I was lieing, met my wife on the internet "obviously and ex whore" and she sends me money when necessary"how can I take money from a woman", rent my condos out for an "impossible" amount and I cant possibly be making money on real estate here, besides "I'll never be able to sell them later" LIAR LIAR LIAR hang my head in shame etc etc yawn yawn "<deleted>"

Glad to see I'm not the only one enjoying life here, Oh but hang on its the rose tinted glasses or the short period Ive been here!!

I like it !

Sat Navs are cheaper now. I purchased a Tom Tom a few years ago. It was £250 then on special offer.

Ask at the Shop as regards Thailand maps. They should be able to advise you. You could even go to the Sat Nav manufacturer web sites and have a look around yourself, in order to determine the best for your personal preferences, prior to buying one. I recently noticed they are cheaper to buy from a shop than buying online.

If you purchase a Tom Tom, then you are able to go to their site and download updates etc.

I was referring to the OP's question: could a couple get married and then 1 minute later get divorced ?

Hmmm. This begs a question. Why, get married in the first place? Surely, it is making a mockery of marriage?

Sounds as if this is a 'supersonic' speed of Marriage AND Divorce of convenience.

I have just copied and pasted what you asked, into Google Translator.

The result is the same .............. desika wadasisa busides

Just noticed this is my '555' post , where have I seen that before?

Regardless of her past, Good Luck, to the Lady. The most important thing is, that she will be happy. Regardless of opinions.

It reminds me of the old saying we used to see displayed in pubs in the UK: 'Free Beer Tomorrow'.