TEFLMike

Here is the link to the Bangkok Post article, dated 14th February 2009

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/1160...booze-sales-ban

I superb team of policemen there in Bangkok.

Although I did not attend the New Year's Eve party, I know that ThaiVisa certainly know how to throw a party

A Happy New Year, to one and all.

A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to you all.

Didnt we used to do this in the UK cinema's in the 70's -> early 80's?

Certainly had the anthem on the BBC shortly before the schedule ended after midnight.

Well the music certainly played in the UK cinemas, as to the response? I remember a certain Dad's Army episode. Captain Mainwaring stood, and his troop trampled him underfoot to get out. It actually died out in the late 60's in the cinemas, I don't know about television

The BBC stopped playing the Anthem many years ago. Ever since the launch of 24 hour Television.

I used to receive a lot of Spam Messages from DTAC, I complained and they ceased forthwith.

What about learning a few basic commands in Thai? Like 'Get down' or 'Go away'?

Are the 'hand clapper thingies', similar to what football supporters used to have in the UK, some years ago. They used to rattle them during the match.

I am still bewildered what thingies are

I voted 1 Year. Why? A 'gut' feeling.

Merry Christmas to all TV Members.

I do not really walk like this.

They are lovely. Thank you George and Contributors.

Perhaps the best job to do would be a 'wringer-outer' for a one armed window cleaner??????????

A very informative post

Happy Birthday Your Majesty.

Since no one with prior experience has responded to your question...

I lived in France for two years. Interruptions messed with daily living and I always had a feeling it'd be a constant happening. A constant irritation. Not a few days every so many years, like here.

Thailand has been unsettled on and off since I've lived here (three years), but it hasn't inconvenienced me that much. Not like in France.

In Thailand I don't have the same negative feelings towards those striking. I guess because in France, they were always trying to force their already cash-strapped government to cough up. Here, they are attempting to shake their country into some sort of democracy. And while I might not agree with the methods the Thais are using, I'm not exactly fussed either.

I might miss my plane to the UK this December. 'Shrug'. No matter. There will be other trips.

(here's hoping someone with more info will join in... someone who remembers the exact details of the strikes, etc)

The problem is there are major strikes in France almost on a weekly basis, that last only a few days. I don't recall the farmers taking control of the airport and control towers, only blocking access to the terminal.

They tend to take over or close Seaports instead

Nor, is it I.

I read this message whilst eating my dinner. I feel sick now.

The lovely aroma of Mince Pies and Brandy Butter

I have just tried to play the Video and it tells me that the 'video is no longer available.

What happened on Soi 6 over the weekend please? Did the bars open normally at lunchtime?

A few days have passed now, what is the situation on Soi 6,as of Friday 10th October?

RIP to all those who died in this terrible accident. And a speedy recovery to all the injured.

Breakfast? What is that?