Goinghomesoon

All the condos in my building permit pets (PM me if you want details). I know Fraser Suites on Sathorn allows pets in their rental condos and also (possibly) in their serviced apartments too.

Thonglor Pet Hospital has them too,

We have been in Thailand 4 years and until now my employer has arranged visas for myself and my child. My contract finishes soon and I will no longer be working.

The plan is for me to get a visa as a dependent of my Thai husband. But what about my child - who is not Thai and not related to hubby? I heard we might be able to apply for an education visa in this instance but searching for that term seems to bring up education visas for adults learning Thai, not kids. For what it's worth my child attends an international school and they will issue a letter confirming enrolment.

Just looking for a bit of advice on what visa is best for my child and whether 3 days in Phnom Penh is enough time to get them issued?

Aw I'm a beginner to marriage compared to SBK, Boo, Rue, Bina and others....2 year married last week

I think it's really nice that OP Mike is concerned enough about his friend to ask these questions. We all need good mates to steer us in the right direction (or give us an alternative point of view) occasionally. Mike I might have missed in your post, but did you meet they guy or just get information from your gal pal? I'm guessing something has set your antenna wobbling, or else you probably wouldn't be writing. Good on you for asking! Maybe you need to send your friend here to read some of our adventure stories!

Hi Eek, I developed a growing patch of dark pigmentation on one forearm (the one that gets the most sun when driving). The doctor prescribed a cream containing urea as the primary ingredient. I had to put it on twice a day and saw results within a few weeks, although I had to use it for some months before getting a really good result. Not a natural product but it worked

A sad story. But a bit of a long shot to blame Embassy officials for not helping when we don't know if he even sought their assistance. Maybe he was one of those guys who doesn't want help, or refuses to seek it. Maybe he chose to be here and on the streets (heck I've seen it happen back home, so it probably happens here). Or yes, maybe he asked and they refused. But I don't think we can automatically assume that is what has happened.

Found it!

Rimkong Condohotel

446 Kaewvoravuth Rd

Nongkhai

Ph 086 850 5206

The place I was thinking of was Rimkhong Condotel, I have the manager's mobile number somewhere on the mess that is my desk...

Thanks for the ticket info. We are going to take the train up from Bkk and make a weekend of it. What are the better places to stay and we will still be able to get a room? We haven't been to Surin before.

Also take look at the Nong Khai specific forum NongKhaiMap the guys there might have suggestions.

I have a number somewhere for a very basic condo-tel type building...will post if I can find it.

Search google for "knife sharpening bangkok post" and you will get to a recent article on food in Chinatown....go through the article and towards the bottom they mention a shop called Han Phong Kee. Not sure if they can help, but might be worth a visit.

I work in an office and most women here use Cotton House (near the Oriental).

Refashion them into cushion covers.

We are lazy and if we can't be bothered turning on the grill we just brown our slab of pork in a dry frying pan so it's not greasy. Once it's browned outside and still pink inside we chop it up and then throw back in the pan for a few seconds with the spices and juices, just enough so the pork is cooked but still tender. Such an easy dish and so yummy.

If you like quieter beachside places I would go to Kep rather than Sihanoukville. While the beach isn't as atmospheric, you can go on a boat over to Rabbit Island which is beautiful and does have nice coves to hide away in. You can also walk around Kep town, which is quite spread out, and look at the many ruined old French-era houses.

We did it a few weeks ago on a 7am bus, it took nearly 5 hours, mainly because of the traffic getting out of PP. I would recommend taking an early bus - the earlier the better - to avoid the traffic.

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It's obviously ok, to transer drug traffickers back to Australia and

pay for that, but not for this.

Will

From Attorney Generals site on Thai/Aust prisoner transfer. Doesn't seem to automatically be free Will.

Prisoners transferring to Australia may be asked to pay all or part of the costs involved with their transfer, if the relevant State or Territory Minister considers that the prisoner is in a position to do so.

If the prisoner is required to pay transfer costs, arrangements must be finalised and agreed to by the prisoner, or the prisoner’s representative, before the prisoner’s physical transfer will be arranged.

I think it's very dependent on your child. I have one very sporty child and I believe Patana would have been the best place for him, as they have very good sports facilities and there would have been an opportunity for him to shine in the one area that he is very gifted. Both schools have good academic support services for kids that need a helping hand with school work, as my son did. However our second child is in high school at NIST and I could not have asked for better - the IB system of learning suits her very well and the family atmosphere is more her style. I do feel she would have just gone-with-the-flow at Patana and been a real follower, whereas at NIST there has been a real effort to get her engaged. I have colleagues with kids at both schools and you really just need to find a fit for the child.

On the main road from Udon to Nong Khai there are a bunch of places selling tiles and bricks etc. One place called phonetically "Raacha Din Pow" on the left has a house with a terracotta roof - they sell the heavy wood furniture I think you are talking about. Their phone number is 042 206151.

But Heng don't kid yourself, accidents and crimes happen to poor kids as well as privileged ones.

Oh Boo you should def try the Enell then. No more double layers and it does exactly the same thing

If you're in Bangkok you can get fresh meat pies delivered by Helping Hands, a micro-business started up in the Klong Toey slums and assisted by Aussie volunteers. They do meat pies, party pies, sausage rolls and pavs. They will deliver around central Bangkok for any order over THB400. Search Google for "helping hands bangkok pies" for their main site and then click on the picture of pies and sausage rolls for more info. We've ordered party pies for work functions and they're good.

Yup, our cat loves durian too, about once a week she and my 12yo daughter share a big chunk for afternoon snack. Her purr gets loud like a truck engine when she smells it in the shopping bag (the cat, not the daughter!)

And I would like to remind everyone, that not ONE of you, has actually gone into the benefits of marriage to a Thai man, while you live in Thailand, and have a child.

I probably would have, but since the OP didn't really ask that question I didn't feel it would really answer anything she wanted to know. But we could start another thread on the topic? I think the benefits are probably very personal to each person and situation, just as the responses to this situation have been.

I'm a bit of an expert in this topic, bigger than SylvaFern and in need of major support, especially since I quite like to run on the treadmill. I think I have tried nearly every "maximum support" bra on the market. Then a couple of years ago I was searching the net for a new option and came across some reviews of the Enell on a runners forum. It is a serious piece of engineering somewhat akin to wrapping a bandage tightly around your chest, but surprisingly comfortable and - look at me everyone - NO BOUNCE . I particularly like that the load is spread over a wide area as it fits like a vest, so no no more sore shoulders. I see the Biggest Loser competitiors are wearing it this season.

Okay now I'm sounding like an info-mercial. Be warned it is ugly and expensive but well-worth it.