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On the receipt slip that they give you while waiting for your WP and on the application form it points out that you are not allowed to work until you get your WP. However it would be un-likely that you would have a problem if the paper work was being processed. Unlikely but not impossible! I suppose it could come down to which school you were working at how bigger big shot the owner / principle is and what directives the local police were working under (TIT).

CC.

Heard of a German several years ago who gave 'the bird' to a Thai driver for some erratic driving. The Thai pulled over and shot him dead. I always remember this story when I get cut up in traffic!

Here's a few others:

PALM-BACK V SIGN

Gesture: The peace sign, but reversed so the palm faces the recipient

FOREARM JERK

Gesture: One hand slapped to the upper arm, and that arm raised with a fist.

MOUTZA "Eat Shit"

Gesture: Display of the open palm

ANIMAL

Gesture: Four fingers thrusted toward recipient.

Location: Japan

Japanese don't like Koreans. They call them "animals" by extending four fingers of one hand in another person's face. The traditional response of throwing a bowl of Kim Chi at the aggressor has fallen from favor in recent years.

UP THE ASS

Gesture: The middle finger is thrusted into the other hand which is curled up.

The Thais won't now any of these so use at leisure

I travelled from BKK to SR and then on to PP in 2000 and apart from the mode of transport being uncomfortable (sitting in the back of a pick-up) the journey was not that bad, although it wasn't that good either!. The driver got taxed a few times along the road by various groups of locals blocking the road with heavy duty tomato canes but we the passengers got no hassle at all. The roads are dirt tracks but I'm used to this living in Isan.

One last thing, Cambodia didn't and still might not have ATM machines, I had to porn my camera and some jewellery to get some money to travel back to Thailand! CC.

In theory this should work, however it may seem like a bit of a long shot:

Once the set up costs have been paid for enjoy free calls forever.

The key is to make sure that the string is tight between the two cups!

"What is the correct thing to do to get them off if they latch onto you? (Good to know just in case)"

I always find that a good joke gets those little blighters to release their grip:

A guy walks into a bar, as he sits down on a stool he notices there's a lizard telling jokes on the stage. The guy says to the barman "whats with the lizard" the barman replies "oh he's the new stand up chameleon.

The majority of Isan Farmers are, what I would class as poor, getting by just but with no money for any real luxuries. The majority will have supplemental incomes from their children who will mostly be working away on building jobs or in cities with shop/restaurant work.

Fortunately Thailand has the right settings for food to grow well and has a much better economy and infrastructure of many of their neighbours.

CC.

"According to recent studies, humans could live to be 140-150 years old in just 50 years time."

I don't beliiiiiiiiiiiiive it!!!!!!!

Most people over 90 are ready to go anytime, (according to my grandfather 95)!

The tookay lizard, the largest of all geckos, looks like something out of a children's fantasy book. Pink polka dots on a purple-hued body can deceive the unwary into thinking this is something cute and cuddly. It is not. The Godzilla of the gecko world, this ferocious creature stalks and eats insects as well as those adorable little house geckos tourists love to watch clinging to the walls of their hotel rooms. Not only a menace to geckos, when cornered the tookay has a disposition that makes a rat seem benign by comparison. Not in the least intimidated by an adversary hundreds of times bigger than it, the tookay will often attack any human that dares to disturb its hiding place atop a door jam, behind a picture frame, or hidden in the thatch of a beach bungalow. The lizard's powerful jaw and needle-sharp teeth can easily puncture skin, inflicting a painful and infectious bite. The more one struggles to be released, the tighter the vice-like jaws clamp closed.

Leave your pictures hanging where they are.

I heard that one ate a small dog once! Collar un all.

Dignity - Deacon Blue

Bodie.

The only time dogs are allowed in my house is for roasting just after I've skinned them!

You can buy ventolin inhalers over the counter in most pharmacies.

And then take them to hospital.

Not sure how you know its "on the rise again" but I presume you've done your own investigating!

What sort of cross section did you speak to?

Did "I'm allergic to rubber" feature in any replies?

If someone started with one on and then took it off half way through was this scored as a half point or full?

Have the cost of rubbers rose sharply?

Was the rhythm method mentioned?

Do you work in the medical trade?

Why the interest?

Many Thanks for your replies, I'll pass them on.

CC.

Some western women have ALOT to offer.

Why are Thai women so popular?

You decide.

Children and fools should be aware of sharp tools.

"Honestly, every single expat I've ever met is the same; hunched at a bar in a stupid shirt, at 10 in the morning, desperately trying to convince themselves that they are not alcoholics, that the barman really is their friend and that it's only 11 hours till bedtime."

I'll have you know that I never sit hunched and the barman really likes my t-shirts!

Hi, A friend of mine has recently started working at a local university. She has a WP that covers her to teach, but was not asked by the labour department for a TL. Is she legally covered by the WP or should she have a TL also and if so where would she get one?

CC.

From what I can gather, Thais would have no problem with the variety of lime you have mentioned but they do like the lime to be firm. Kaffir Lime seems to be very popular and is often mentioned in Thai Cooking. However the Bearss, Tahitian or Persian lime as it is sometimes called is still popular in the SE Aisia region. There are many varieties of lime here in Thailand and I would imagine many are already growing the Bearss. Most limes seem to have seeds however I can't see why you would have a problem growing and selling the bearss lime. Most Thais pick the limes well before they turn yellow.

Why not get a hold of some Bearss and ask Thai people what they think, if your results are favourable then go ahead and start growing!

Check this link http://www.thesun.co.uk/discussions/posts/list/26652.page

Just heard on Thai TV, Beckham, Rooney and another football star are to be targetted by Al-qaeda!

The letter for proof of address has to come I think from Thai immigration not your embassey.

Your idea will be recieved with alot of cynicism by regular members but here goes...

Come to Thailand and find a resort or city yourself. Put the rent in your name and if doing so on a small scale all the licences and other stuff in a Thai's name. If your investing alot then you may want to re-think (everything)!!!

To run a succesful bar in Thailand you will need these ingredients:

1) Find an excellent location, location, location.

2) Have experience of running a bar or be a fast learner.

3) Trustworthy Thai staff.

4) A USP (unique selling point); be different.

5) Good food may come into it.

6) Don't spend a fortune on key money or a shop/bar fit.

7) Discipline, watch you don't drink away any profits!!

8) If done on a small scale and you are the USP, then you'll need some decent conversation.

9) Don't expect the business to provide anything but day to day living costs.

10) Be in for the long haul, most businesses/bars take at least 2 years to build up a following.

11) Oh, you'll be needing some customers too, thats the hard bit with so much competition most new bars fail.

Why not think of a different idea, like importing rice?

I agree that without a Bachelors degree or higher it will be hard for you to get a work permit. I like many others spotted this years ago and went back to my homeland to complete a degree course. However, up country some of the labour offices are more relaxed about this rule, as less foreigners want to work there.

I would suggest that you start your search outside of BKK and avoid universities (as they are more likely to require a degree).

Good Luck.