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20 hours ago, bendejo said:
Ikea has version of the moka pot.
http://www.ikea.com/th/en/catalog/products/90163224/
Pain the arse to clean it.
These days I use the Melitta-type paper filters. Turns out the sludge in the bottom of the cup was keeping me awake, so I stock up on filters at Daiso when in the Big City.
??? Water in the bottom part of the "coffee machine", grind coffee in the stainless steel filter provided and then screw all together... Cleaning all parts of the coffeepot only with plain water.... (top part of the pot has a screen as well, so no "sludge" in the coffee) Cleaning takes less than a minute.
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What does it matter if you die younger, if you forgot how old you are?
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Do not overstay....
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Tamagotchi.....
(spelling may be incorrect)
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Wireless.....
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Why do you mention two three times that you have paid for the course? Do you think that this gives you a right to stay, whether you learn Thai or not. I'm sure immigration had the impression that your Thai language skills are not reflecting two years of learning, which makes you looking like someone who use the ED-visa for long stay.
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Have anybody thought about that pineapple "zapalot" in Thai sounds like "zapalat" "monster"? Maybe the offence was a wrong pronunciation?
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.... maybe Thais have a totally different understanding of what a "hub" is...
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I think that he is quite brave to sack the old structures. Some rich and beautiful people are out of business now.... really brave
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Because I miss Sauerkraut too much, I make it myself.... It taste delicious and is part of my expat diet here in Isaan
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... and I have no skills in anything.... This statement tells a lot about your chances to find a job at home and here in Thailand as well. No need to go into further details.The fact is, if your skills are needed in Thailand, as you have correctly stated, a good paying job can be had in Thailand
Problem being, most people asking questions in posts like this are usually totally unskilled at anything.
And often unemployable in their home countries too.
I'm assuming if OP was qualified to do anything at all, he would have stated that in his OP.
Assumptions assumptions only in this case you're the @ss. Also can't someone ask a question without it applying to himself? I start a thread asking this question this definitely means i want to work in thailand and i have no skills in anything. I'll let you know i am working for a fortune 500 company.
It is exactly people like you that makes asking questions so difficult in the forum.
Someone asks about the criminal and justice system in thailand = he must have committed some crime in thailand. That is the type of assumption you are making here.
I did many jobs here in Thailand and was offered more than once a contract to stay with the company, but I always denied because I love my freedom. Being employed here in Thailand means that you have special skills and if these skills are needed then there is no weekend, no holiday and no eight hours a day... The payment and social security is also below international standards IMHO. The decision to work in Thailand is an individual decision, depending on opportunity and whether it is worth it. I'm sure that Soutpeel made his decision to stay in Thailand was not only based on the fact that the salary was a "one in a lifetime"....
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You sound like someone who is not familiar with "good hotels". Good hotels don't have cheap roomsHas a list of hotels with discounted rooms been published yet?
I'm heading to Pattaya in June and I'm trying to find some cheap rooms in good hotels. No problem if a Thai gf makes the reservation krap?
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What's the question? Mangoes and coconuts seems to be OK. Better than rice or rubber. Do you have a certain reason why you want to change the current planting?
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The question is, is it possible to send parts overseas and get the same parts back, without paying any import taxes? That would be a very interesting way to overhaul engines. Get top quality machining and lose only fright costs. Someone have experience on this?
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I think the main problem lie in Thai mentality, it is very difficult for them to discuss a problem and compromise. To compromise is the same as not having been able to get what was wanted, it is lost face. Democracy needs politicians who are able to see the big picture and are able to go ways which suits the majority. As long as personal greed and making face rules I can't see democracy as a working tool for the Thai society. The disliked new election system will allow also smaller parties to participate in the government and force all parties to discuss and compromise, practicing democracy. I doubt that Thai politicians are ready for this. Sad but true
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.... or caused an implosion...
The projectile probably would have bounced off.Sorry he missed his head.
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The big rental car companies do it (I did it with budget...) but you will have to tell them the return place and pay an extra fee for returning the car to its original pick up point. For me it was worth it
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Shouldn't this topic be moved to the DIY forum?
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This is not the issue of how much the Thai worker is worth, this is really about the quality work of the local labor, which is quite crappy, Thai workers in general are not productive as their counterpart in China and VN, in most cases, they're lazy, irresponsible, dishonest and all around disloyal and uninspiring people to work with, hence the law remunerations they get for their mi pen rai attitude, I ought to know, I have employed hundreds of them in my factories both in Bkk and in up country....
Are you sure about this statement? I've worked with Thais as well and had the quite opposite experience. Thais are good workers and skilled craftsmen, even I have to admit that they need to be guided closely. Once the given tasks are understood and it is made clear which way it has to be done, everything goes well. My personal experience and it's not just from a one time job.
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What's wrong with Chinese submarines? Even with major issues they dive perfectly
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Stocked up the drinks, refrigerator is full of snacks and the freezer contains sufficient food.... Songkran may come, but I will not leave my home. That's perfect for me
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Yes, it seem to be swarming bees. They go for a new Queen and will be off after their job is done. They will then found a new hive and start reproducing and collecting honey. Leave them, their honey is delicious and quite expensive.
Sorry. but is not a hornets nest. It is a bees swarm and most probably disperse in a short while. Don't disturb them as they ill sting, as I found out while cutting vegetation underneath their swarm. I found them quit docile otherwise. A hornets nest is like a paper ball shaped construction and the hornets enter and exit through small openings. Again, I have had several of these in my garden and if left alone (keep children away from the nest as there is a temptation to throw stones at it) they are fairly docile.It looks like a hornets nest. I had the same in my garden. If it doesn't bother you that much then just leave it. Don't chase them and don't try to burn the nest, etc. You can live in harmony with them. After 1 year they are gone and you can remove the nest without danger and keep it in your house as a beautiful trophy etc, or sell it. Especially Thai people like to b
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Nobody can expect you book a flight without a visa. When I applied for a visa for my wife (through Germany), no confirmed flight was required. The travel insurance can be obtained before and will be refunded completely when the visa is denied. Just go back to the insurance and present the denial letter to get your money back. As said, a confirmed flight is not requiredSome embassy want you book flight and insurance before you can apply schengen visa!
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You are only allowed to keep the cigarettes if you go through the red exit "something to declare". Why do you think that the attempt to cheat is honored by allowing you to keep your cigarettes? I once brought 400 cigarettes to Australia (only 50 are allowed) and went through the red exit. I had to pay 174Aussi$ import tax, not a fine.Sounds very steep. It should be you pay the full duty and get to keep them.
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Automatic coffee machines, how to choose, which one do you have ? delonghi saeco minimex jrl ?
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Never mind.... I just wanted to highlight that I'm very happy with this kind of coffee pot. You have to be happy with whatever device you choose to brew your coffee with. At the end it comes back to the fact, that the main ingredients are the coffee beans you choose. Enjoy.
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