davehowden

Not wearing any shoes either by the look of it, silly arse.

Why would the junta de-value the stockpiled rice, so that they can get less money for it??

Thank you all so much for your help, much appreciated.

First off sorry if this topic is covered elsewhere, but I have not found it.

I have a farang friend who may be in need of some sheltered type accommodation, primarily to see that they eat properly and generally take care of themselves.

They are on a lot of medication as a result of a recent operation, and fall asleep at the drop of a hat, or can go all night without sleeping due to the pain involved.

Alternatively some sort of home help, live in is probably best, as things may need sorting out during the night.

Any serious suggestions are welcome please.

Many thanks

Oh good, now we can have digital crap instead of analogue crap.

Bring on the bad monks, screaming princesses and 1970's styled boyfriends.

It's probably the long awaited opening at Kad farang--but, my guess is that won't be ready by November 2015--let alone 2014.

Yes, I think their one armed brick layer has been off sick!!

Is this a good time to move sterling or USD to Thailand? Any thoughts? Does anyone have any insight into the state of the banks here, given the corruption in every walk of life, there seems no reason to suspect that the banks have hidden debts and fraud. I have money in the banks here in bonds.....I read somewhere that in 2015 the bank insurance per account is being reduced dramatically to only one million baht per account....so if you have 10 million in an bond account and the bank goes bust, you lose 9 million baht. Anyone (knowledgeable) have thoughts on this?

I think this is a very "dangerous" time to move more money to Thailand than you are prepared to lose.

I say this for reasons that cannot be disgust, and the turmoil that will erupt at that time.

Oh they do make me laugh.

"Thailand Brand", a Thai flag and a picture of some murdered farang?

Such a typically typically Thai picture.

Perhaps the 5th one is on the floor craving forgiveness?

STEVE187

What do think about laying ceramic floor tiles on top of existing ceramic floor tiles using a special type of tile adhesive , has latex in it I believe?

Thanks for your replies all.

Dave

I have had quite a bit of tile laid in Thailand and have never seen tile spacers used. We have been happy with the results.

In my place the tiles have been laid too close together restricting the space available for grouting to take hold, I figured tile spacers would be the way to go?

Hi all,

I want to lay ceramic tiles over existing grotty brown ceramic floor tiles and am looking for a "proper" tiler (like one who uses tile spacers!!) who would know how to do this, does anybody have any actual experience of such a person please?

Thanks,

Dave

Pol Lt-Gen Pongpat's gang? How big is this gang? Transparency would help in such a big corruption case.

If you had cared to follow the case, you would be aware of, there is some serious blockage of transparency in this case!!

Hint: Check foreign media!!

Follow the money??

68 years at the helm and all those wonderful achievements, where would Thailand be without you?

In the small village that i live in; Ban Sentor near to Hang Dong, Chiang Mai; they introduced a rubbish collections service about a year ago.

Rubbish bags are bought from Number 1 for 10 baht each and have an official looking stamp on them.

These bags are then collected from the "main" road twice a week.

It is really heartening to see the take up of this service, even the little-lean to shanties sport their official rubbish bag, it is almost a "face" thing to have one.

I have even seen locals take an unofficial bag and cram it into an official one in case it gets shunned by the collectors.

We also have a re-cycle place that takes all the glass, tins, metal, cardboard etc and we normally get about 100 baht a fortnight for what we take, yes I know, another Cheap Charlie.

As the Old Lady said when she peed in the sea, "every little helps"

Stop putting EVERYTHING that is sold in the markets into at least 1 and sometimes 2 plastic bags.

Vendor saves money, buyer no longer needs to throw them away somewhere "outside" their house or have the occasional Chernobyl to burn them all.

That should get BBC TV blocked then!!

I think Mr Pongpat should watch his back and not walk near any high walls as I fear his card maybe marked.

Thank you both for the recommendation.

I did try there today (from a previous message from Rob) but it seems they will only do the install if you buy the tank/ pump etc. from them.

Again, many thanks for your help.

Dave

Hi all,

I need to find a "decent installer" for the water tank (1000 L) and pump (EP 155 QS) that I have.

I live near to Big C # 2 on the south side of Hang Dong market.

Does anybody have a name/ phone number of somebody they have used and can recommend please?

Many thanks.

Dave

Pgahamm

I know the time/temp place, I will give them a try, many thanks.

Any recomendations as to where to buy and have fitted a new car radio /CD player in the Hang Dong area please.,or even where NOT to buy one?

Many thanks

Thank you so much for your very sound advice.

Thank you "Ungbing".

I wonder how she will manage to get an NI number, living as she does in Chiang Mai, any ideas?