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Principles.

Get yourself a grill. I love me some BBQ chicken!

Why should he? He/they have already put up fencing. Chicken owner doesn't give a toss. Why should he/they go to the trouble of surrounding their trees on their property? How is that not obvious?

Much to do about nothing.

Don't you know who I am? All joking aside, why didn't the passenger simply notify a member of the cabin crew of this immediately?

We bought a bit more land just over a year ago and on this land the owner had planted about 20 durian trees (plus mangosteens and rambutans). All from seed. Anyways, this year was the first year that one of the durian trees actually starting bearing fruit (see photo) about 1 month ago. I checked the tree again a few days ago and all the newly forming fruit is gone! Same on the brother-in-law's land (adjacent to ours, also planted by the same man and also from seed as ours). All his durian fruit has also fallen off the trees. Nobody seems to know why and the closest I got to a plausible explanation was "perhaps too hot". Any durian growers/experts out there who can proffer an explanation? Just for info, the trees in question haven't been fertilized or watered (the water table is quite high where we are, so I assume that they are getting adequate water).

Yes, that's exactly what Thailand has needed over the past "15-20 years"; more sex tourists. That'll improve their image and reputation. Good one (sarcasm warning).

And more times than not, with a smile.

Scum, the whole lot of 'em!

Deserves them right for going to an Ed Sheeran concert... 😂

They [Thais] ain't seen nothin' yet. 35 THB pants is just the beginning.

Surprised they haven't sued the Thai Enquirer for this condemning article. 😂

This statement alone should have been enough to explain their decision and actions and counter any criticism. Taking legal action is over the top IMHO. Just how immature are these people?

Not once in my many years of travelling have I experienced this.

What cultivar / kind are they? I had the same issue years ago and was told that that particular sort of papaya was ripe when big and green (similar to the ones in your photo). They are ideal for making papaya salad. If, on the other hand, it's the sweet fruit you're after, you might have the wrong sort. No papaya expert, just passing on my experience for what it's worth.

Too true mate. What a sad state of affairs.

😂 Good luck keeping cats out 😂

Whatever you do, it will have to be very, very discreet...

Great news! I too love tomatoes! It's a great feeling to eat the produce you have grown yourself. I collect the seeds from my toms to sow the following season. If interested, drop me a PM and I'll email you a list of what I'm currently growing/collecting. The only thing I would ask for in return is some of your seeds. The same goes to anybody here who would like to swap tomato seeds.

How do I say in Thai "what time does the last bus/train/boat leave at?"

Every time I start to lose faith, I read your posts and know that there must be light at the end of the tunnel again. Thank you Don.

I was/am/was/am striving to grow organically, but sometimes (rightly or wrongly) I feel it's futile here. Despite using organic methods, sprays, etc. once or twice a year I get these infestations and it seems like the organic approach isn't harsh enough to solve the problem. That's why, once or twice a year, I feel like I have no other choice but to turn to the stronger chemical pesticides. The time and effort I have put into, and am still putting into, growing fruit and vegetables simply can't be in vain. Perhaps it is taking me longer to build up a beneficial growing environment, soil fertility, etc. than I had expected. As always, thank you for your feedback. It's very helpful.

So they too can profit from those "special stickers"?

AFFS! Now I've heard it all!

I'm glad she cleared that up! I couldn't sleep worrying about how much she is really worth. 😉