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Most things are answered allready only some important thing is forgotten .

This is no normal mosquito . It is way bigger then your normal nighttime mosquito and has a very distinct color . The mosquito have also very rare "working hours".

The dengue mosquito is called a tiger mosquito since it is black with white stripes . You will recognise it if you see it . Chances are big that if you are in a dengue area that you will see the mosquito since it's effective hours are daytime !! and not nighttime. Going to bed with DEET reppelent does not help since you have it during the day . I've seen and been bitten by them many times and killed quite a few when i was in the southern part of Thailand . Luckily non of these ho bit me had bitten a person with dengue b4 ( read about how transmission of dengue ) .

DEET is effective against Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes who, although known for their daytime activity are most prevalent at dawn or dusk. The best defence is to regularly spray exposed skin AND clothing (The mosquito can bite through clothing) throughout the day as well as night. As the Aedes aegyptti originally hails from cooler, mediterranean climates then a cool spell will not bother them. They are rapidly spreading to many areas of the world, including the Americas. This new research indicates that a mosquito does no longer need to feed off an infected host in order to transmit dengue.

Hopefully the vaccine will be proven and distributed soon. Meanwhile, protect your home and ensure there are no breeding sites for them.

Anyone know if there's a vaccine for Dengue fever? I don't think there is.

There's one currently undergoing human trials, should be available in the not too distant future

Does anyone know what this little chap is?

Photographed him in the garden last night, then later he jumped from here to the tree and then onto the wall.

Apparently it's a Garden Fence Lizard, Calotes versicolor.

Does anyone know what this little chap is?

Photographed him in the garden last night, then later he jumped from here to the tree and then onto the wall.

Our Embassy staff should hang their heads in shame. Or perhaps they are going to this work themselves?

The FCO must look into this and ensure that Britain is never again put in this ignominious position.

Also why shouldn't I own a gun? That's a serious question by the way

Maybe you'd like to check out this thread which will answer why you shouldn't own a gun

http://www.thaivisa....ws-in-thailand/

We had a brilliant time there in early 2009. I'd recommend it to anyone.

There's enough there to keep serious budding scientists busy as well as plenty for younger children.

I'm B Rh D Pos and according to the internet only 0.3% of Asian people have this group. Ouch! I'll stay of the roads at holiday times me thinks.

With B Rh D Pos you would be able to accept O Rh D Neg blood and probably O Rh D Pos. So you should be ok.

Thank you, Andrew, for bringing this case to our notice.

Your work is much appreciated here.

Consular and embassy staff are limited as to what they can do, some, sadly do fall through the gaps.

However, is there a fund set up yet to a) reimburse Tracy, the angel, for her costs and to help this guy out?

Instead of slagging people off, why are we not actively doing something to help?

As someone who helps a small NGO I see, yet again, all talk talk and no action.

is there any other country in the world that does this? I know of none.............

The Special Constables in the UK have this requirement of the nationality of recruits:

You must be a British citizen, an EC/EEA national or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with no restrictions on your stay in the United Kingdom.

Therefore, in UK at least, it is perfectly possible to be a police volunteer (paid) and not be either a UK Subject or an EU citizen.

I saw a report that the mother of the guy that died wanted to have the body for the funeral, but the red shirts took it and paraded it around the city.

Where is the link?

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/...t-30129875.html

Let me help , if I may. The deceased body was being used, quite disrespectfully, by others , in a way that was not accordinging to the wishes of the immediate family.

pay kap Phra Chow

Sek Loso is Sunday at 22:30 on the Pink stage.

Thank you, Craig. I can't get to Bali Hai so we shall have to miss him

Anyone know where/when Sek Loso is appearing?

Hi there, we have a badminton racquet that needs restringing, does anyone know where, in Pattaya, we can have this done?

Many thanks

I use Good Tour and Travel, they start the pick ups around 6AM, usually clear Pattaya about 7AM. Meal at the casino, back in Pattaya by around 15:00. They do all the paperwork etc. Highly efficient They use 9 seater mini buses/vans and are very comfortable.

085-2874588

086-5408075

There's an office in the city and one in Jomtien where you can book seats. The Jomtien one is a couple of doors down from the 711 by the Hanuman

:-)

Terry,

Many, many, many thanks :-D

Hi all,

I'm going to be up in Kalasin/ Nachom Phanom/ Udon Thani etc in January and wondering if anyone knows places where I can see silk being produced please.

Many thanks

Hi, you might be thinking of this?

http://www.thepattayaorphanage.org/eng/index.php?p=public_relations.html

May I ask what, exactly, the new regulations are and what they entail?

If this would be too long winded then if we could maybe have a url please.

Many thanks

very sorry all, you must think me extremely rude just disappearing like I did.

Just as I was swapping the wonderful information you gave me, we had those rather large puddles here that rather took precedence.

The people I was travelling with are thrilled with the ideas and have, I think, got an excellent yet relaxed itinerary, unfortunately I shall not be joining them though.

Very grateful thanks for all the help.

best regards

Equally important is: what are you interested in? Not much good sending you on a '1000 year old temple tour' if you want to play in the river rapids.

Excellent question - I should've thought of that - doh!

River rapids might be fun, but probably out of our league nowadays! I think we really want to see the real Thailand rather than just the touristy bits. Our tastes are quite varied though and would be equally enthralled by ancient ruins and spectacular scenery, people weaving silk in their villages to ornate temples.

Having lived in foreign countries I know we discovered things that tourists rarely ever saw.

Everything will be so different to us that I think we will just want to see everything we can in the two - three weeks we'll be there. Including any festivals.

What we do not want are shopping areas/ nightlife or wild water rafting! But river trips and local markets are different.

Thank you for your patience

Hi,

Just click onto the link at the top of the page. www.farangconnection.com

many thanks for that, most is probably a little south, but i am sharing the info with my friend and we will see what happens. thank you again

Is it just Northern Issan that you will travel around?

yes, really we are looking at the Nakhon Phanom/ Udon Thani/ Kalasin areas - coming up from Kanchana buri area (please excuse any spelling mistakes )

thanks

Elephant round up 3rd week in Nov Surin

Hi Joe, and thanks - Surin is a wee bit south of where we intend to go, but will run it by the others and see if we can fit it in.